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.

The upgrade will help cut the CO2 emissions almost in half for each kilowatt hour produced on-site.

The partnership will enable GS Energy to accumulate business know-how of the “LNG value chain” in Vietnam.