On December 6, 2024, at the Factory of Petrovietnam Steel Pipe Joint Stock Company (PV PIPE), the ceremony to issue the first steel pipe production order under the Onshore Block B - O Mon Gas Pipeline Project took place. This event marks an important milestone in the implementation of the Block B - O Mon gas pipeline project, one of the key national projects to ensure energy security and promote economic development in the Southwest region.
The ceremony was honored to welcome many leadership representatives from key units in the oil and gas industry, especially Vietnam Gas Corporation (PV GAS). The presence of Mr. Do Dong Nguyen (Members of the Board of Directors), Huynh Quang Hai and Nguyen Cong Luan (Deputy General Directors of PV GAS), Tran Thanh Hai (General Director of SWPOC), Tran Hoai Nam (Deputy General Director of PTSC), and Le Hong Hai (Director of PV PIPE) demonstrates the interest and commitment of the units in implementing the project.
The project, implemented by the Southwest Pipeline Operating Company (SWPOC), has a total investment of 1,277 billion USD, with a pipeline length of up to 431 km (including 102.5 km of onshore pipeline). The contract to fabricate 36,179 tons of steel pipes for the project was signed between PTSC Corporation and PV PIPE, expected to be completed within 8 months.
The Block B - O Mon gas pipeline project is an important link in the Block B gas - electricity project chain, contributing to providing a stable and sustainable energy source for the Southwest region. It is expected that the project will support the production of about 3,000 MW of electricity in O Mon - Can Tho, meeting the country's increasing energy needs.
Mr. Tran Thanh Hai - General Director of SWPOC, emphasized the strategic role of the project in providing gas to the region and ensuring national energy goals by 2030. He assessed appreciate the careful preparation of PV PIPE and expect the quality and production schedule of the first batches of steel pipes, as well as the close coordination between units in the industry.
Mr. Tran Hoai Nam - Deputy General Director of PTSC, expressed confidence in PV PIPE's capabilities, emphasizing that this cooperation will open up opportunities Association for future projects in the field of gas pipelines and the oil and gas industry value chain.
On behalf of PV PIPE, Mr. Le Hong Hai - Company Director, shared: "PV PIPE was established in 2010 and completed factory construction at the end of 2012, to serve major projects of the oil and gas industry, including Block B project. Over the past 10 years, we have completed many key national projects and are committed to deploying production of this project to fully meet progress requirements, quality and safety.”
The ceremony ended in an atmosphere of excitement and expectation. The project not only marks a big step forward in implementing the Block B - O Mon gas-electricity value chain but also affirms the capacity and position of Vietnam's oil and gas industry. This is a clear demonstration of the spirit of sustainable cooperation, opening up bright prospects for the next strategic projects, contributing to bringing Vietnam's energy industry to new heights on the international map.