Offshore wind power (OWP) can provide a sustainable solution for Vietnam's growing energy demand and has been included in Vietnam’s Power Development Plan (PDP) VIII, Resolution 26 and 36 as one of the focuses. However, investment in wind power projects has been slow, with only 135 MW of wind power online by 2015. Slow investment and the lack of national standards for OWP have hindered its development.

ETP's project aims to assist the Directorate for Standards, Metrology, and Quality (STAMEQ) under the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) in developing a comprehensive set of national standards that provides a clear blueprint and framework for safe and successful development and implementation of OWP projects. This will also minimise risks and increase the confidence in the OWP sector, thereby promoting investments from investors. This project is in line with Vietnam's Power Development Plan VIII targets and supports ETP's second strategic outcome, which focuses on reducing investment risks in these sectors.