Pacifico Energy Vietnam, the Vietnam-based development platform of Pacifico Energy Group ('PEG'), a leading global energy infrastructure developer, has received sea survey license approval from Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Environment ('MAE') for development of the up to 1,300 MW Nam Trung Bo 3 offshore energy infrastructure and marine technology ('offshore wind') project in Lam Dong Province.
It reflects our long-term confidence in Vietnam’s offshore wind potential and our commitment to supporting the country’s energy security and sustainable growth through development of complex energy infrastructure projects aligned with global best practices.
The 1,300 MW Nam Trung Bo 3 offshore wind project is identified in Vietnam’s Adjusted Power Development Plan VIII, expected to achieve commercial operations between 2031–2035. The sea survey license enables Pacifico Energy to undertake the technical and environmental studies needed to evaluate the approved offshore area, establish the project’s design basis, and prepare subsequent investment and permitting steps.
Pacifico Energy will undertake preliminary desktop assessments of the site and develop a detailed survey campaign in preparation for field activities across the approved offshore area in 2027. The planned field program will include geotechnical and geophysical surveys, wind measurement, meteorological and oceanographic studies, environmental baseline surveys, and other technical assessments required to evaluate site conditions and support project design.
This latest approval follows the February 2026 sea survey license for the 500 MW Nam Bo PE2.1 offshore wind project in Ho Chi Minh City. Together, these projects form a 1.8 GW offshore wind development pipeline for Pacifico Energy in Vietnam.
Pacifico Energy is proud to be among the pioneering investors helping shape Vietnam’s offshore wind industry. As an early mover, PE aims to advance projects that can support the country’s energy security and rising power demand while mobilizing long-term capital, technology and supply chain investment.
Beyond project development, PE will continue working closely with government authorities and industry stakeholders on policy and market development, regulatory improvement, and a competitive and bankable framework for offshore wind in Vietnam. Sustained public-private coordination will be essential to translating Vietnam’s offshore wind potential into investable projects and long-term industrial growth.
PE is honored by the continued support from the Government of Vietnam and views this approval as a reflection of the trust built through sustained engagement and long-term commitment to the Vietnamese market. Pacifico Energy aspires to advance Nam Trung Bo 3 successfully and for the project to become a positive model for large-scale offshore wind investment and long-term sector growth in Vietnam.
'This approval for the 1.3 GW Nam Trung Bo 3 offshore wind survey is a very significant step forward for Pacifico Energy in Vietnam,' said Nate Franklin, Founder and Group Chairman, Pacifico Energy. 'It reflects our long-term confidence in Vietnam’s offshore wind potential and our commitment to supporting the country’s energy security and sustainable growth through development of complex energy infrastructure projects aligned with global best practices. We appreciate the continued support and coordination of the Government of Vietnam, the relevant authorities, and stakeholders, and we look forward to advancing the survey program and next development milestones.'
As Vietnam continues to face rising electricity demand and increasing pressure to diversify its energy mix, Pacifico Energy sees offshore wind as a critical pillar in delivering large-scale, reliable, and sustainable power for the country’s future.
About Pacifico Energy
Pacifico Energy is a U.S.-based energy company specializing in the development, financing, construction, and operation of wind, solar, energy storage systems (ESS), AI data center campus, and distributed generation projects across the U.S. and in the Asia-Pacific region. Since 2012, Pacifico Energy has accelerated the clean energy transition of the emerging Asia-Pacific region with a market-leading presence in Korea, Japan, and Vietnam. In the Asia-Pacific region alone, Pacifico Energy has over 1.8 GW of renewable energy projects in operation or under construction and is developing over 10 GW of offshore wind pipeline. In the U.S., Pacifico is developing 8,000 MW of private grid projects supporting AI infrastructure or data center needs, in addition to an existing C&I portfolio. For more information, please visit the official website at www.pacificoenergy.com.
About Pacifico Energy Vietnam
Pacifico Energy Vietnam is part of Pacifico Energy, a developer and investor focused on strategic energy projects and long-term infrastructure investment. Present in Vietnam since 2017, Pacifico Energy has successfully developed and completed two renewable energy projects in the country: the 40 MW Mui Ne solar project and the 30 MW Sunpro wind project. Building on this track record, Pacifico Energy is currently developing approximately 2 GW of power projects at various stages in Vietnam. The company remains committed to supporting Vietnam’s evolving energy needs through sustainable, high-impact projects and strong local and international partnerships. For more information, please visit our website at www.pacificoenergy.vn.
Source: Pacifico Energy
