Central Nghe An Province is taking steps to prepare for the investment of a project involving a fuel storage system, transfer stations, and a petroleum pipeline to Laos, according to the online newspaper of Radio the Voice of Vietnam (VOV).
On November 11, the Provincial People's Committee announced that the project is expected to include storage facilities with a capacity of 110,000-160,000 cu.m and a pipeline stretching approximately 80-100 km.
Accordingly, a primary fuel depot is planned for Hai Loc and Dong Loc communes, while transfer depots are proposed for Kim Bang and Dai Hue communes. The pipeline is being studied for integration with the corridor of the Vinh-Thanh Thuy Expressway, including assessments of crossing points and potential connections with infrastructure on the Lao side.
Relevant authorities are currently evaluating fuel supply demand, infrastructure connectivity, appropriate storage capacity, and the most suitable pipeline route. Planning requirements, land availability, site clearance, environmental considerations, fire prevention and firefighting measures, as well as national defense and security factors, are also being reviewed to ensure the project's feasibility.
Alongside survey and assessment activities, Nghe An Province has instructed agencies to accelerate investment preparation procedures. The Department of Finance has been assigned to lead and coordinate with relevant units in reviewing investment models, authorities, approval procedures for investment policies, and investor selection processes. Procedures that already meet the required conditions are expected to be implemented immediately.
Provincial departments, agencies, and local authorities have been tasked with reviewing planning schemes, land-use status, available land resources, and technical infrastructure. In addition, they are studying cooperation requirements with Laos while ensuring compliance with national defense, security, facility safety, and fire prevention regulations.
The province aims to complete all investment procedures for the project in 2026, in accordance with applicable legal regulations.
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