Japan biomass giant Erex will begin trial production at its wood pellet plant in Vietnam’s northern province of Tuyen Quang, and will put it into official operation in February.
The update was shared by Erex representative director and president Honna Hitoshi on 15 January at a meeting with Tuyen Quang authorities.
He requested the provincial authorities support with plant feedstock - wood, agricultural waste and forestry byproducts.
The success of the biomass plant would help Erex expand the model to other Vietnam provinces.
In response, Tuyen Quang chairman Nguyen Van Son said the province is set to give in-principle approval for the biomass power plant in March.
Relevant provincial agencies will collaborate with Erex to ensure the stable supply of materials, he added.
On the same day, Ha Thi Nga, Party chief of Tuyen Quang, said the province will help with deployment of Erex projects. Those projects can elevate the province’s economic activities, especially the forestry sector, and improve citizens’ incomes and livelihoods, she noted.
Erex has plans to generate over 1,000 MW of biomass power across 18 locations in Vietnam.
Erex to begin trial Vietnam biomass plant production next month
