29 - 45
Phase 1(A) # turbines
From 4km to 15km
Phase 1 Distance to shore
2022
Phase 1(A) Construction
2023
Phase 1 (A) Operational
Phu Cuong Soc Trang
Phu Cuong Soc Trang
The 1,400MW Phu Cuong Soc Trang offshore wind farm is under development since 2014 by the Phu Cuong Group (PCG) with the support of DNV GL and a grant from the US Trade and Development Agency. In 2017, global offshore developer, Mainstream Renewable Power entered a joint venture agreement with PCG to co-develop the project.
Phase 1(A) and Phase 1(B) comprise 200 MW each and Phase 2, 1,000MW. When the first 400 MW phase is completed, the closest turbines to shore will be 4 km from the coast and the furthest about 15 km. The location of the Phase 2, 1,000MW extends from 20km from shore to 45km from shore.
Development Progress
The project has made considerable progress to date including wind measurements, metocean studies and geotechnical campaigns, regulatory and IFC standard environmental and social impact assessment and grid studies.
Mainstream’s Global Development Standard (GDS)
Mainstream’s Global Development Standard (GDS)
The project is being developed according to the Mainstream Global Development Standard. Mainstream’s GDS is an in-house project development system designed by the company`s expert team to ensure projects are developed methodically and delivered on time, on budget and safely in line with best international practice. The Standard is benchmarked against IFC Environmental and Social Standards and the Equator Principles.
Comprehensive Project Development
Comprehensive Project Development
In addition to complying with the Vietnamese regulatory process for the submission of an Environmental Impact Assessment, the team is preparing an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA). The ESIA complies with the IFC’s Performance Standards on Environmental and Social Sustainability (2012) and provides further detailed information on the environmental and social impacts of the offshore wind farm development.
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Project Timeline
- 2014
- 2016
- 2018
- 2019
- 2020
- 2021
- 2022
- 2023
Aug, 2014 - Development begins following a grant from the US Department of Trade and Development
September, 2014 - Onshore Met mast installed, and first wind data records commence
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January, 2016 - Co-operation agreement signed and witnessed by Vietnamese President Trần Đại Quang and Irish President Michael D. Higgins
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Offshore wind measurement campaign commences following the installation of device, lidar (platform M1)
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Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) and Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) commence
Metocean studies commence with instruments measuring water depth, wave height and current speed
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Site Survey Licence received for Phase 1, 400MW
The Soc Trang People’s Council approved the land use plan of 2019, which includes 12.94ha for the onshore elements of the project
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Pre-feasibility study completed for Phase 1 with Feasibility Study ongoing and nearing completion
Grid System Impact study completed for Phase 1
Mainstream's CEO Andy Kinsella met Vietnam's Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung to discuss adoption of renewable energy in Vietnam
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Second offshore wind measurement device, Lidar (platform M2), installed at Phase 1.
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Submarine cable system design and optimization completed in April.
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Turbine foundations design underway
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Onshore substation preliminary design prepared along with transmission line route to 220KV Vinh Chau 2 surveyed and selected
PDP Approval for first 200 MW on 25th June 2020
Site Survey License application for Phase 2, 1.000 MW was submitted on 7th July
Site Survey licence received for Phase 2: 1,000 MW on 26th October, 2020
In March 2021, Mainstream lead the GWEC delegation to government to consult on PDP8
On 11th November, November Mainstream Phu Cuong Co. Ltd secures Investment Registration Certificate (IRC) for Phase 1(A).
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Phase 1(A) construction expected to commence in Q2
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Phase 1(A) expected to deliver first power
2014
2014
2023
Project Partners
Mainstream is the most successful independent developer of offshore wind at scale globally. In 2017, it partnered with local company, the Phu Cuong Group to develop one of the largest offshore wind farms in SE Asia.
Mainstream Renewable Power is a leading global renewable energy company that develops, constructs, and operates wind and solar power plants in high growth markets worldwide.
Mainstream is a market leader in offshore wind development and is the developer of the largest offshore wind project in the world - the UK’s 4 GW Hornsea zone that was later sold to Orsted. Mainstream is expanding its offshore presence globally and reviewing offshore development opportunities in Japan, South Korea and the Philippines.
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Phu Cuong Group was established in the early 1990’s and has grown to become a large Vietnamese corporation with more than 20 member companies operating across multiple industries including urban development projects, housing, renewable energy and travel services, restaurants and hotels.
The Phu Cuong Group has held a high position in the seafood industry in Vietnam and globally. Along with the development and economic restructuring of the region and the country, Phu Cuong Group has proactively planned long-term strategic steps in development, ensuring dynamic development of its businesses
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Meet The Team
Meet the team developing the 1,400MW Phu Cuong Soc Trang offshore wind project.
Le Ngoc Hung
Bernard Casey
Cuc Doan
Brian Quan Minh
Chieu Tran
Nguyen Ngoc Tho
Hung Truong
Tu Lam
Derek Stokes
Trang Nguyen
Khuong Tran
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