The Renewables Consulting Group (RCG) is to provide technical advisory services for the 78MW Hiep Thanh nearshore wind farm in Vietnam.
RCG’s Richard Clarkson has been appointed project director for the development in the Mekong Delta province of Tra Vinh
Construction is due to start in September, with the project scheduled to be completed during the third quarter of 2021.
RCG director Nick Chivers said: “Vietnam is one of the fastest growing economies in the Asia-Pacific region and has set significant renewable energy targets.
“The project in Tra Vinh will help in the transition from fossil fuels to clean energy and we are delighted to be part of that journey.
“Richard brings to the project a wealth of onshore and offshore experience, from working on projects across the region and beyond, that will help deliver a successful project.”
Partners in the project include Ecotech Tra Vinh Renewables, Janakuasa, the Climate Investor One (CI1) financing facility managed by Climate Fund Managers, and Korean energy firm ST International.
Siemens Gamesa and international construction contractor PowerChina Huadong will act in consortium as the engineering, procurement, construction contractor for the project.