The Prime Minister has recently issued the long-awaited Decision 500, approving the national power development plan (“PDP8”). Decision 500 took effect on May 15, 2023. It covers a term of 27 years (2023 to 2050). It provides general policies, objectives, plans for development of power generation and transmission lines, land use, list of important projects, and a general road map to implement PDP8. This Article is a highlight and analysis of general policies set out in PDP8.
