AES Vietnam handed over in-kind support as part of its project to promote access to clean water in Son My Commune, Ham Tan District, Binh Thuan Province on December 24.

The handover ceremony was organized at the village hall of Hamlet 2, Son My Commune, with the participation of Son My People’s Committee officials, school principals, hamlet leaders, and representatives of AES Vietnam.

The project, worth a total of VND268 million (US$11,741), includes four water pumps supplied to Son My Commune and three water purification machines to local schools, including Son My 1 Elementary School, Son My 2 Elementary School, and Son My Middle School.

It is expected that the project will benefit 1,600 local residents and 1,000 students at schools in the area.

“During the peak months of the annual drought, local people usually have to buy water for VND70,000 [$3] to VND100,000 [$4] per cubic meter," a Son My Commune representative said.

"The system of pumps and water tanks will help save costs and solve the problem of water scarcity in the local area, while the installation of water purifiers for local schools will ensure pure drinking water for students and enable better health and hygiene conditions in schools.

"On behalf of the local people and commune authorities, I would like to thank AES Vietnam for their practical support which ultimately increases the standards of living in our local communities."

AES has installed four systems of pumps and tanks as well as arranged water intake faucets so that people can come and get water, which is especially necessary during the peak dry season months.

The pump and tank systems are installed in four wells in Son My Commune.

The project was initiated following a close consultation with authorities in Son My Commune and thorough inspections and assessment by AES staff.

The systems were designed and set up under the close monitoring of an AES team, following the company's safety standards and guidelines.

“At AES, we believe we are all in need of more sustainable solutions to power our lives and improve our communities," a company spokesperson said.

"I am glad to see that the project will make clean water accessible to local residents and students, and create a positive difference in their lives.

"Through projects like this, we hope to continue to support the safe and sustainable development of the communities in Binh Thuan Province.”

The project is part of AES Vietnam’s social impact program, which was initiated in 2019 with many other community support initiatives in Binh Thuan.

These include joint efforts with local authorities to fight the COVID-19 pandemic by donating masks and test kits, granting scholarships to poor students, and giving gifts to impoverished households for the coming Lunar New Year.

AES Vietnam is a power company in Vietnam that provides safe, reliable, and affordable energy.

Its 2.2 GW combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power plant and LNG terminal project, which are under development, will bring in $3.2 billion investment in Binh Thuan Province and will significantly enhance the local economy.

The plant and terminal will play a major role in shaping Vietnam’s energy future by diversifying the energy mix with imported LNG while meeting the country’s increasing demand for sustainable and affordable electricity.

AES, through its subsidiary, AES Mong Duong Power Company Limited, successfully developed and arranged financing for the Mong Duong 2 Power Project of 1,242 MW with a total investment of approximately $2.1 billion.  

The AES Corporation is a Fortune 500 global energy company accelerating the future of energy.

To learn more, please visit https://www.aes-vietnam.com/en.