Publication: Vietnam : Framework for Thermal BOT Tenders and Strategy for Gas Coordination and Harmonization with Market Roadmap, Volume 1
Date
2009-06-20
ISSN
Published
2009-06-20
Author(s)
World Bank
Abstract
The purpose of this Volume 1 report is
to explore how development of the gas
andelectricity sectors can be better coordinated
within this dynamic environment. In particular,this report
aims to: Briefly outline the gas resources and developments
in Vietnam, and describe the current institutional
arrangements for the gas sector and how they relate to
overall gas and electricity planning; Identify key gas
sector issues as they relate to gas and electricity sector
planning in general and BOT electricity generation project
development, and in particular identify the development and
operating risks for a BOT electricity generation project
developer and suggest mitigation measures for these risks
;Suggest mechanisms to improve gas and electricity planning
coordination. Present a case study that illustrates some of
the gas and electricity planning issues and how these would
be addressed if the suggested planning changes were
implemented. This assignment has been undertaken during a
period of unprecedented change in Vietnam. The electricity
sector is part way through the complex process of
introducing a market. In global world energy markets, oil
prices have risen to USD140/bbl and then dropped to below
USD50/bbl in less than a year. In global financial markets,
the world isfacing the deepest recession in
decades, the banking sector is in turmoil, and
theavailability of credit has shrunk dramatically.
It is difficult for any planning process to cope with these
massive worldwide shifts and fully capture the expected
economic impact on a rapidly growing economy such as
Vietnam. As a result of these events, some data such as
electricity load forecasts and the least-cost ranking of
generating plant would likely differ if they were updated.
Nonetheless, the fundamental observations and
recommendations of this report remain relevant despite (or
perhaps because of) the volatility of international markets.
And while recent economic volatility complicates planning,
it makes it all the more necessary.
Citation
“World Bank. 2009. Vietnam : Framework for Thermal BOT Tenders and Strategy for Gas Coordination and Harmonization with Market Roadmap, Volume 1. © Washington, DC. http://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/4b9e95d8-f9f9-5e80-94aa-a7adc117eb51 License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.”