Hoa Phat (HPG) Plans Stake in 1.5 Million Billion VND Offshore Wind Project
This Aveluro analysis covers HPG on HOSE in the Basic Resources sector. The classified event type is strategic partnership, with positive sentiment and a deterministic market-impact score of 5.0/10. Aveluro classifies this story as a positive catalyst in the stock's news coverage. Source coverage came from CafeF - Doanh nghiệp, classified as a primary/top-tier source.
Key Facts
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Overview
Hoa Phat Group (HPG) announced plans to contribute 600 billion VND to the Hau River offshore wind power project in Cần Thơ, a massive 20,000 MW initiative with total investment of 1.5 million billion VND. This move marks the steel giant’s entry into renewable energy, alongside ongoing solar, rail steel, and real estate developments.
Key Facts
- HPG plans to contribute 600 billion VND to the Hau River offshore wind project (20,000 MW, total investment 1.5 million billion VND).
- At the Dung Quất steel complex, HPG is investing 600 billion VND in a 79.2 MWp solar project, with phase 3 (26.8 MWp) underway; completion expected Q2/2027, generating 115 million kWh and cutting 78,000 tonnes CO2 annually.
- Solar projects at subsidiaries: Tôn Hòa Phát (4,159 kWp, ~17% self-sufficiency), Hòa Phát Long An (7 million kWp, ~50% of electricity needs), Hòa Phát Đồng Nai (1,250 kWp, ~40% self-sufficiency).
- The rail steel and special steel plant at Dung Quất (700,000 tonnes/year capacity) is 60% complete; first high-speed rail products expected Q1/2027.
- HPG plans to expand the rail steel project by nearly 77 hectares, adding 2 million tonnes capacity, with additional investment of ~20,000 billion VND.
- In real estate, HPG will launch Mandarin Garden 3 in Yên Sở, Hà Nội in Q4/2026 (1.7 ha, 2 towers, ~1,000 apartments).
- HPG is participating in the Thư Lâm multi-purpose urban area (nearly 700 ha) in Đông Anh, Hà Nội, and a project in Lĩnh Nam ward (investment on 11/8/2026).
What Happened
On August 13, 2026, Hoa Phat Group (HPG) held a meeting with domestic and foreign investment funds. At the meeting, CFO Phạm Thị Kim Oanh updated on the group’s investment plans and development direction. She revealed that HPG intends to contribute 600 billion VND to the Hau River offshore wind project in Cần Thơ, which aims to produce electricity from renewable sources like wind and solar. The project has a capacity of up to 20,000 MW and total investment of 1.5 million billion VND.
In renewable energy, from 2025 HPG has been deploying large-scale solar projects across the group to achieve energy self-sufficiency, optimize operating costs, and commit to green production. The Dung Quất solar project is a key part of this strategy. Additionally, HPG is advancing its rail steel plant, which is 60% complete, and plans to expand it significantly. In real estate, the group is moving forward with several projects in Hà Nội, including Mandarin Garden 3 and the Thư Lâm urban area.
Market Context
HPG closed at 21,250 VND on August 14, 2026, on the HOSE. The stock has been under pressure due to weak steel demand and oversupply in the sector. However, HPG’s diversification into renewable energy and high-value steel products (rail steel) could provide new growth drivers. The Vietnamese market has been focusing on infrastructure and energy transition, with the government pushing for renewable energy development. HPG’s entry into offshore wind aligns with this trend, though the initial contribution is small relative to the project’s total scale.
Strategic Significance
For long-term investors, HPG’s move into renewable energy is a strategic shift to reduce reliance on the cyclical steel business. The 600 billion VND contribution to the offshore wind project is a modest initial stake, but it positions HPG to potentially benefit from Vietnam’s energy transition. The rail steel project is more immediately impactful, as it targets the country’s high-speed rail plans, which are a national priority. The expansion of the rail steel plant by 2 million tonnes and 20,000 billion VND investment underscores HPG’s ambition to capture this niche. Real estate projects, while smaller, provide additional diversification. The success of these ventures will depend on execution and market conditions.
What to Watch
- Progress on the Hau River offshore wind project: confirm HPG’s final investment decision and stake size.
- Completion of the Dung Quất solar project by Q2/2027 and its impact on operating costs.
- First production of rail steel in Q1/2027 and any contracts with national rail projects.
- Approval and timeline for the Thư Lâm and Lĩnh Nam urban projects.
- HPG’s quarterly earnings reports to assess financial health and funding for these initiatives.