Tri An Expanded Hydropower Project Faces Delays Due to Material Shortages and Land Acquisition Issues

The Tri An expanded hydropower plant project, under construction in Tri An Ward, Dong Nai City, Dong Nai Province, southern Vietnam, has achieved some progress in the second quarter of 2026, including the completion and commissioning of the water intake cofferdam, and the completion of excavation for the powerhouse, water intake, and the lower section of the penstock pipe within the backfill. Concrete construction has commenced for the powerhouse. Additionally, the erection of all beams and the casting of bridge deck concrete for the Hieu Liem bridge have been completed. However, some critical path items have not met the Q2 progress targets due to delays in land clearance and the scarcity of raw materials, particularly sand and stone for concrete, compounded by prolonged heavy rainfall. Vietnam faces a tight power supply situation due to its rapid economic growth, making the expansion of energy infrastructure, including hydropower, a national priority. The Tri An expanded hydropower plant is expected to contribute to stabilizing the country's power supply. However, domestic factors such as the stable supply of construction materials and land acquisition pose risks to the project's timeline.