Vietnam has huge energy demand while Norway is among the leading countries in providing solutions for LNG.

The visits took place in a time the US is striving to boost its influence in the Indo-Pacific region where China is increasing its economic weight.

The power plant and an LNG import terminal will play a major role in shaping Vietnam’s energy future by diversifying the energy mix with imported LNG.

Energy demand will rise strongly in Vietnam as the country needs power to run its fast-growing economy.

US-based Gen X Energy is considering a US$6-billion liquified natural gas (LNG) project in Vietnam.