In a directive signed on Wednesday, Mr. Chinh requested the State steering committee for key energy projects to focus on directing, inspecting, coordinating, and urging programs and projects in the energy industry.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade was ordered to direct the Electricity of Vietnam (EVN) and the National Power System Dispatch Centre to operate power systems to ensure supply and develop plans for supplying power to ensure a supply backup and response to extreme operating scenarios that may occur.

The Ministry was also tasked with forecasting and developing plans to direct the Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (PetroVietnam), the Vietnam Coal and Mineral Industries Group (Vinacomin), and the Dong Bac Corporation to provide continuous adequate amounts and types of coal for power production following signed contracts and work with relevant agencies to forecast fuel use and material supply to ensure electricity supply security.