Tuyen Quang breaks ground on new biomass fuel plant with Japanese partner
Authorities of northern Tuyen Quang province and Japan’s Erex JSC kicked off the construction of the Erex Sakura Tuyen Quang biomass fuel plant on March 6.
Tuyen Quang (VNA) – Authorities of northern Tuyen Quangprovince and Japan’s Erex JSC kicked off the construction of the Erex Sakura Tuyen Quang biomass fuel plant onMarch 6.
ℱ The ceremony marked a significant step forward for the project, whichwill occupy a 3.3ha site and have a total investment of over 478.8 billion VND(20.4 million USD). Once operational in 2025, it is to produce 150,000 tonnes of biomass pellets and 150,000 tonnes of wood chips peryear.
The project is anticipatedto contribute to addressing issues like environment pollution and greenhouse gasemissions, while promoting the sustainable development of biomass energyindustry in Tuyen Quang.
Honna Hitoshi, President and RepresentativeDirector of Erex JSC, said the project contributes to realising Vietnam's netemission reduction policy, providing stable electricity and meeting economicdevelopment needs of Vietnam and Tuyen Quang in particular.
Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Van Son urged departments andagencies to work closely with the investor to step up the plant construction
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At the groundbreaking ceremony (Photo: VNA) 
