Circular No. 30/2014/TT-BCT on the operation of competitive power generation market

This Circular details the organization, management, and operation of the competitive power generation market in Vietnam. It applies to project investors, power generation units, electricity trading units, and other related parties.

Document No.30/2014/TT-BCT
Document typeCircular
Issuing authorityMinistry of Industry and Trade
Signed byCao Quốc Hưng — Thứ trưởng
Updated19/06/2026
SectorIndustry and Trade
FieldElectricity
Issued date02/10/2014
Effective date18/11/2014
Expiry date15/11/2018
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

This Circular details the organization, management, and operation of the competitive power generation market in Vietnam. It applies to project investors, power generation units, electricity trading units, and other related parties.

Scope of application

Project investors, power generation units, electricity trading units, and other related parties in the competitive power generation market

Key points

  • Project investors must register information on capacity and operating time with the National Load Dispatch Center (Article 3)
  • Electricity trading units must announce their electricity purchase requirements and purchase prices as prescribed (Article 5)
  • Power generation units must register their expected electricity supply volumes for each auction session (Article 6)
  • The National Load Dispatch Center is responsible for organizing auction sessions and announcing the results of auctions (Article 7)
  • Related parties must make payments according to the auction results within the prescribed period (Article 10)

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Creating a fair competitive environment for power generation units
  • Helping electricity trading units save costs and optimize electricity supply sources
  • Improving energy efficiency in the national power system

❓ Frequently asked questions

What information must project investors register?

Register capacity and operating time with the National Load Dispatch Center (Article 3)

How must electricity trading units announce their requirements and prices?

Announce according to the provisions of Article 5 of this Circular

What is the payment deadline after an auction?

Within the period prescribed in Article 10

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