Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính asked the Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (Petrovietnam) to accelerate technology transfer for wind turbine and blade production by 2026, ultimately achieving full technology mastery for offshore wind energy development.
Noting that Petrovietnam Technical Services Corporation's (PTSC) total offshore wind energy contract value has amounted to approximately US$2 billion, securing employment through 2029, he said the milestone underscored Petrovietnam's transformation into an energy corporation that extends beyond traditional oil and gas development to encompass the renewable energy sector such as wind power and offshore electricity generation.
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