AG&P LNG has achieved a key milestone in Vietnam’s energy transition by delivering the first regasified liquefied natural gas (LNG) from its Cai Mep LNG Terminal to the country’s largest power generation hub, the 4 GW Phu My Power Complex.
The first pipeline gas has begun flowing through the newly commissioned Cai Mep–Phu My gas pipeline, connecting the Cai Mep LNG (CM LNG) terminal with the 900 MW Phu My 2.1 and Phu My 2.1E power plants, which are operated by EVN’s Power Generation Corporation 3 (EVNGENCO3).
The deliveries support the commissioning and reliability testing of the new pipeline and gas distribution station and are being carried out under a gas sale agreement between CM LNG and EVNGENCO3. Gas dispatch is being coordinated with Vietnam’s National System and Market Operator (NSMO) as part of the infrastructure’s testing phase.
The achievement marks the first time a privately owned LNG import terminal has supplied regasified LNG directly to the Phu My power complex, representing an important milestone in Vietnam’s LNG-to-power strategy and efforts to strengthen fuel supply security in the country’s southern region.
The initial deliveries will enable the Phu My 2.1 and 2.1E generating units to begin consuming regasified LNG while validating the integration of the LNG terminal, transmission pipeline and power generation facilities ahead of long-term commercial operations.
The Cai Mep LNG Terminal currently has an import capacity of 3 million tonnes per annum (MTPA), with plans to expand capacity to 6 MTPA in the future. The facility is one of only two operational LNG import terminals in Vietnam and is expected to play an increasingly important role in supporting the country’s growing electricity demand while diversifying its energy mix.
The successful commissioning of the Cai Mep–Phu My pipeline strengthens the infrastructure needed to support Vietnam’s shift toward cleaner-burning natural gas as part of its broader energy transition strategy. By linking LNG import capacity directly with major power generation assets, the project is expected to improve the reliability and flexibility of electricity supply while reducing dependence on traditional fuels.
The milestone also reinforces the role of private-sector investment in developing Vietnam’s LNG infrastructure, as the country continues to expand gas-fired power generation to complement renewable energy development and meet rising energy demand.
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