Electricity shortage is the hottest issue in the scorching hot days in the North. And the idiom “fast as a flash” seems to need an “add” to “fast as a flash… electricity” to express the unexpected speed. While people are still filled with anxiety, wondering when their turn will come, then… “poof” – the electricity has gone out – in some places without warning.
On the other hand, another variation: “slow as… electricity” is one of the main causes leading to the previous clause.
Remember in November 2022, the National Assembly requested clarification of responsibilities related to 13 projects and key projects on electricity, coal, oil and gas that were behind schedule in the 2016-2021 period.
Most recently, in mid-May 2023, the Prime Minister approved the National Power Development Plan for the 2021-2030 period, with a vision to 2050. This plan clearly defines the responsibility of the Ministry of Industry and Trade to work with investors of 5 coal-fired power projects. If it is extended until June 2024 and cannot be implemented, it must be considered for termination according to the provisions of law.
Yesterday, posted on Laodong.vn, Chairman of the National Assembly's Economic Committee Vu Hong Thanh said that the warning about power shortages was issued a few years ago, before the COVID-19 pandemic. If Vietnam's economic growth rate recovers to around 6-7%, power shortages will occur more often than they are now.
So, at least 3 years ago, the electricity industry as well as the Ministry of Industry and Trade could see the existing risks but were still "slow" in the race to meet the country's electricity consumption needs.
Also on Laodong.vn, delegate Pham Van Hoa - Deputy of the National Assembly Delegation of Dong Thap province affirmed that many renewable energy projects have been completed, but have not yet been able to connect to the national grid due to administrative procedures and this is the responsibility of the State management agency.
Meanwhile, after a long delay, Power Plan 8 was issued, but there are no instructions, causing hundreds of power transmission projects to continue to be at a standstill.
Not to mention, more than 1 year after the revised Electricity Law took effect, there is still no Decree or Circular guiding the implementation, so how can investors roll up their sleeves and make a profit?
Delays in both implementation, planning and operation of the electricity sector, the Ministry of Industry and Trade and related ministries are partly responsible for the picture of both planned and unplanned power cuts and outages in recent days.
And if we look at the power outage notices in many localities in the North in the past few days, with areas as long as 4 A4 pages, we will see that the situation of power shortages to the point of continuous power outages will continue, if the power projects continue to be slow, and even when they have become regulations, the law is very clear but we still have to wait for Circulars and instructions.
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