ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 30,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES)
announced it has reached an agreement with Se.ven Global
Investments to sell its 51% equity stake in the Mong Duong 2
coal-fired plant in Vietnam.
Following approvals by the Government of Vietnam and the Ministry of Industry and
Trade, the anticipated close for the transaction is in line
with AES' intent to exit the majority of its coal assets by the end
of 2025.
The 1,242 MW plant has been in operation since 2015, delivering
power to Hanoi and northern
Vietnam under a 25-year Power
Purchase Agreement (PPA) with state-owned utility Vietnam
Electricity (EVN).
"AES values its strong business relationship with Vietnam, where we have been a strategic
partner delivering reliable power while supporting Vietnam's long-term energy transition goals,"
said Juan Ignacio Rubiolo, AES EVP
and President, Energy Infrastructure. "This sale would advance AES'
low-carbon goals while enabling AES to continue to play a role
advancing diverse energy solutions to meet the growing electricity
demand in the country."
Based in Czech Republic, Se.ven
is a family-owned company with expertise developing and operating
conventional power plants and mining assets around the world.
AES continues to develop the 450 TBTU Son My LNG terminal with
PetroVietnam Gas (PV Gas), which received Investment Policy
Approval by Binh Thuan People's
Committee in July 2023, and the 2,250
MW Son My 2 combined cycle gas power plant in Vietnam.
About AES
The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) is a Fortune 500 global energy
company accelerating the future of energy. Together with our many
stakeholders, we're improving lives by delivering the greener,
smarter energy solutions the world needs. Our diverse workforce is
committed to continuous innovation and operational excellence,
while partnering with our customers on their strategic energy
transitions and continuing to meet their energy needs today. For
more information, visit www.aes.com.
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