On the afternoon of February 23, on the occasion of the 2026 Lunar New Year of the Horse, Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son visited and worked with the Vietnam National Oil and Gas Group (Petrovietnam), the Vietnam National Petroleum Group (Petrolimex), the Vietnam National Chemical Group (Vinachem), and Vietnam Electricity (EVN), which are considered the four national energy pillars.

Addressing the representatives of the corporations, on behalf of the Government and the Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son recognized and praised the sense of responsibility, efforts, and determination of all staff and workers in overcoming challenges in 2025. He noted that the groups effectively performed their core functions and completed assigned tasks, contributing to the country's overall development achievements.

The Deputy Prime Minister emphasized that 2026 marks the first year of implementing the 14th National Party Congress Resolution and the beginning of the 2026-2030 development period. Given the high requirements and objectives, he stated that the corporations must demonstrate high determination and great effort to reach new heights in 2026 and subsequent years.

Specifically, the Deputy Prime Minister requested EVN to strive for a power generation growth rate of over 15% to support the national economic growth target of over 10% and meet power demands for emerging industries such as semiconductors and artificial intelligence. The group was also urged to ensure the on-schedule completion of assigned power plants and transmission line projects as the main investor. Furthermore, EVN must promptly and effectively commence the Ninh Thuan 1 Nuclear Power Plant project, aiming toward technological mastery. The Deputy Prime Minister also emphasized strengthening cooperation in electricity trade with Laos, Cambodia, and China, as well as fostering partnerships within ASEAN to develop regional power grids.

Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son urged Petrovietnam to uphold its pioneering and foundational role by leading the implementation of the 14th National Congress Resolution, achieving double-digit growth, and engaging deeply in value chains. The group must foster a robust oil and gas industrial ecosystem to facilitate the advancement of other sectors and grow alongside other major corporations, while actively pursuing cooperation activities with partners in Algeria and Kuwait in accordance with high-level agreements.

Working with Vinachem, the Deputy Prime Minister required the group to remain the core, leading, and pioneering force in the chemical industry. He also directed the corporation to expand international cooperation to reach global markets and effectively execute the potassium salt mine project in Laos.

Regarding Petrolimex, the Deputy Prime Minister requested the unit to strive toward becoming a powerful state-owned economic group characterized by large-scale operations, modern technology, and high national, regional, and global competitiveness. The group must maintain its key and pioneering role in the petroleum sector, continuously expanding domestic market share, diversifying supply sources, and improving product and service quality. Furthermore, Petrolimex is tasked with ensuring national energy security under all circumstances while strengthening international cooperation to expand export markets, elevating the Petrolimex brand globally, and participating more deeply in regional and global supply chains.

With a new spirit, motivation, and confidence, the Deputy Prime Minister expressed his belief that the corporations will continue to make vital contributions to the country's rapid and sustainable development. This effort is expected to mark a significant beginning in the first year of the nation's new era of rising, contributing to the realization of the goal to transform Vietnam into a developed, high-income country by 2045.