Starting up construction of the Southern Oil Refinery Complex

07/10/2018

Speaking at the ceremony, PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc emphasized that implementing LSP project is very a concretization of the strategy on oil and gas development of the country to 2025 and vision up to 2030.

On behalf of the government, PM Phuc praised SCG and PVN, Long Son company that have overcome a lot of dificulties and challenges to carry out today breakground ceremony. PM also praised and high appreciated administrations of Ba Ria -Vung Tau province, Vung Tau town and Long Son commune, and especially the local people for supporting policy of resettlement to save land for the project.

Emphasizing that it is only the beginning stage of the project, PM asked the investors to apply the scientific advances, modern technologies during project implementation for it to be absolutely safely operated after completion. PM also asked investors and contractors to comply with the regulations on natural and social environmetal protections as well as to preserve the cultural traditions of local people and recover natural forests in the area for long-term development.

Finally, the Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc noted that the project is not of economic significance but also of great political significance as Vietnam and Thailand are strategic partners with the close ties and friendship.