EVNNLDC and Energinet ink MoU on cooperation

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EVNNLDC and Energinet ink MoU on cooperation

08:35 - 21/06/2024

The National Load Dispatch Center (EVNNLDC) and Energinet (Denmark) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in Hanoi on the afternoon of June 20th, 2024.

The event was attended by representatives from the Danish Energy Agency (DEA), including Mr. Kristoffer Böttzauw, Director General; Mr. Ulrik Eversbusch, Director of Global Cooperation; Mr. Magnus Larsen, Advisor; and Mr. Rasmus Munch Sørensen, Long-term Advisor for DEPP3. Representing Energinet were Mr. Peter Markussen, Senior Director and CEO of Energinet Associated Operations (EEA); Mr. Jens Skov-Spilling, Senior International Consultant; and Mr. Valdemar Søgaard, Engineer. From the Danish Embassy, Ms. Sharissa Funk, Energy Sector Advisor, and Ms. Tran Hong Viet, Senior Program Manager, were present.

Representing the National Load Dispatch Center were Mr. Nguyen Duc Ninh, Director; Mr. Nguyen Quoc Trung, Deputy Director; Ms. Nguyen Thi Ha Linh, Chief Accountant; Mr. Pham Quynh, Head of the Power System Analysis and Planning Department; Mr. Nguyen The Cuong, Head of the Electricity Market Operations Department; Mr. Nguyen Anh Tuan, Head of the Coordination Department; Mr. Nguyen Manh Tung, Head of the Renewable Energy Management Department; Mr. Nguyen Chat Phat, Deputy Head of the Information Technology and SCADA Department; and Mr. Tran Manh Ha, Deputy Head of the Human Resources Department.

The signing ceremony of the MoU is attended by representatvies from NLDC, DEA, Energinet

Since 2018 when the Vietnam-Denmark Energy Partnership Program (DEPP) began, Energinet and EVNNLDC have been working together for approximately six years. EVNNLDC, Energinet, and the DEA have developed a deep and enduring friendship, actively supporting each other throughout the cooperation process.

EVNNLDC has received support from Denmark to undertake various cooperative activities, such as study tours and numerous expert meetings on topics ranging from renewable energy forecasting to renewable energy operations, as well as emerging trends like offshore wind energy and carbon credit markets. Additionally, EVNNLDC has had the opportunity to host annual meetings with experts from DEA and Energinet, helping to resolve numerous operational challenges.

Mr. Nguyen Duc Ninh, Director of EVNNLDC and Mr. Peter Markussen, Managing Director of Energinet sign the MoU.

Therefore, the signing ceremony was held to further strengthen the cooperative relationship and enhance the long-lasting, solid friendship between the dispatch units of the two countries in general and between EVNNLDC and Energinet in particular.

The document covers the following contents: Maintaining the energy supply security and enhancing the ability to integrate variable renewable energy (VRE); enabling the transition to VRE and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050; and ensuring that the power system operates in the most socio-economically efficient manner.

The cooperation provides both EVNNLDC and Energinet with the opportunity to enhance the use of renewable energy in their respective power systems, in line with the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

2024 holds special significance as it celebrates the 70^th anniversary of the Vietnam Electricity's traditional day and the 30^th anniversary of the establishment of the National Load Dispatch Center. It also marks a significant milestone in the friendly cooperation between the electricity sectors of Vietnam and Denmark.