The provincial National Assembly delegation supervises the implementation of policies and laws on energy development at Nghe An Petroleum Company.
(Baonghean.vn) - On the afternoon of March 7, the Provincial National Assembly Delegation led by Comrade Thai Thi An Chung - Member of the Provincial Party Committee, Deputy Head of the Provincial National Assembly Delegation supervised the implementation of policies and laws on energy development in the period 2016 - 2021 at Nghe An Petroleum Company.
Attending the monitoring activity were representatives of the Provincial People's Council, the Provincial Fatherland Front Committee, the Department of Industry and Trade, and leaders of Nghe An Provincial Petroleum Company.
Occupying 50% market share of gasoline and oil supply for the whole province
Before working with Nghe An Petroleum Company, the inspection team conducted a survey at Ben Thuy Petroleum Depot. This is one of two depots of Nghe An Petroleum Company with a capacity of 18,800 m3.
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The monitoring team went on a survey at Ben Thuy Petroleum Depot. Photo: An Quynh |
Nghe An Petroleum Company is a state-owned enterprise, a member unit of Vietnam Petroleum Group. Currently, the company has 83 petroleum stores, 2 petroleum warehouses (Nghi Huong Warehouse with a capacity of 38,000m3; Ben Thuy warehouse 18,800 m3and E5 bio-fuel blending system), 1 General trading center with the task of supplying the demand for gasoline and petrochemical products for the needs of economic and social development and national reserves in the provinces of Quang Binh, Ha Tinh, Nghe An, Thanh Hoa as well as re-exporting to Laos.
At the meeting, according to the report of Nghe An Petroleum Company, in the 5 years from 2016 - 2021, despite many difficulties and challenges, the Company still ensured stable production, business and services; played a key role in supplying petroleum in the province. Currently, through many upgrades, the Company has 2 petroleum depots Nghi Huong and Ben Thuy, increasing the total capacity of the 2 depots to 56,800 m3 serving business needs and national reserve storage. In addition, implementing the State's policy, the Company invested in 2 more Ethanol tanks (E100) to blend E5 gasoline at Ben Thuy warehouse to proactively supply biofuel to the market.
Annual import and export output of gasoline and oil reaches about 700,000 m3/year, including all types of gasoline currently consumed on the market with a modern pipeline system, complete, safe, energy-saving storage tanks.
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Comrade Thai Thi An Chung - Member of the Provincial Party Committee, Deputy Head of the Provincial National Assembly Delegation chaired the meeting. Photo: An Quynh |
The company currently has 83 stores spread across Nghe An province. The retail stores are all large in scale, creating favorable conditions for sales.
Continue to promote the supply of gasoline to remote areas
At the working session, based on the report of the leaders of Nghe An Petroleum Company, the members of the monitoring delegation requested clarification of a number of related contents. Among them, there were issues related to the balance of state reserves and commercial reserves at warehouses and regulations related to the expansion of reserve warehouses. Along with that, the delegation also requested clarification of the inadequacies and difficulties in adjusting and stabilizing gasoline prices in practice. In addition, it is necessary to clarify the regulations and plans for developing retail gasoline stations on the North-South expressway as well as Vinh-Cua Lo boulevard.
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Members of the monitoring team give their opinions. Photo: An Quynh |
Leaders of Nghe An Petroleum Company have clarified and proposed a number of solutions for energy development as well as solutions for petroleum supply and storage...
Speaking at the conclusion of the supervision session, Comrade Thai Thi An Chung - Member of the Provincial Party Committee, Deputy Head of the Provincial National Assembly Delegation highly appreciated the work of state management and implementation of policies and laws on petroleum business as well as fire prevention and fighting, and the environment, which are all focused on by the company. In addition, digital transformation and software applications have been applied to petroleum management and trading, thereby creating transparency and convenience for consumers. The delegation hopes that the company will continue to strive to maintain the supply of goods to the consumer market, avoiding disruptions in supply sources.
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Comrade Thai Thi An Chung - Member of the Provincial Party Committee, Deputy Head of the National Assembly Delegation delivered a concluding speech at the conference. Photo: An Quynh |
In addition, the delegation hopes that with its strength as a state-owned enterprise, the company should pay attention to serving remote areas, creating conditions for economic development as well as poverty reduction here, contributing to the common goal of the province./.
