Vietnam struggles to break one of world’s biggest coal addictions
Despite Vietnam’s solar boom and ambitious climate targets, the fast-growing economy is struggling to quit dirty energy — leaving one of the world’s biggest coal power programmes largely intact.
Vietnam slashes power usage at its largest solar farm
Vietnam has cut the utilization rate of power produced at its largest solar farm by 40% due to the lack of a pricing mechanism in place, authorities said on Tuesday, in a move that could be a blow to the…
Vietnam’s ‘unjust’ energy transition
The country is silencing those pushing the government to move faster towards clean energy. That’s a recipe for disaster.
Vietnam’s multi-pronged battle against climate change
The confluence of climate change, civil society and coal-fired plants places Vietnam’s power system at an inflection point.
Vietnam needs $8 bln-$14 bln power investment a year through 2030
Vietnam will need investment of between $8 billion and $14 billion a year through to 2030 to develop new power plants and expand its grid, its deputy industry minister said on Wednesday.
France’s Total to build solar panels in renewable-hungry Vietnam
Deal to generate 51 GWh of electricity a year as companies seek alternative energy
Add 2,400 MW solar power to energy plan
The Ministry of Industry and Trade has proposed that an additional 2,428 megawatts of solar power capacity be added to the national power plan to avoid legal issues with investors.
Vietnam plans to cut MFN tariff on gasoline to fight inflation
Vietnam plans to cut its Most Favoured Nation (MFN) tariff on gasoline to 12% from 20% to help ease inflationary pressure, the government said on Thursday.
Corio and FECON to develop 500MW offshore wind farm in Vietnam
The proposed facility would be one of the country’s first large-scale offshore wind projects.
‘Surprise’ jailing in Vietnam tests US, EU climate strategy
The sentencing of Ngụy Thị Khanh, her country’s most high-profile environmental voice, to two years in prison for tax evasion raises questions about Vietnam’s commitment to ditching coal.
Ninh Thuan villagers remain in limbo without nuclear power plant decision
For over a decade people in two Ninh Thuan Province villages have been waiting for a final decision by the government on two proposed nuclear power plants.
Vietnam may reconsider nuclear power
Vietnam’s National Assembly Economic Committee has proposed that the Government should remain committed to plans for two NPPs in the central province of Ninh Thuan instead of scrapping the project for the sake of its future development potential.
After renewables frenzy, Vietnam’s solar energy goes to waste
Solar and wind farms forced to limit operations due to infrastructure limitations following the renewables boom.
Vietnam eyes doubling of power generation capacity by 2030
Vietnam wants to nearly double its total installed power generation capacity to 146,000 megawatts by 2030, and prioritise the development of renewable sources and reducing its coal dependency, its government said on Tuesday (Apr 26).
Vietnam’s national power development plan targets drastic CO2 emissions reduction
The latest draft of the National Power Development Plan for the 2021-2030 period, with a vision to 2045 (PDP VIII), has made drastic reductions of CO2 emissions with no new coal-fired power plants to be built in the planning period,…
Consider return to nuclear energy, Vietnam urged
Vietnam should restart its nuclear energy program by 2030 to reach the goal of carbon emission neutrality that it has committed to achieve by 2050, said experts.
Vietnam : les énergies renouvelables ont dépassé les 10% pour la première fois
Le Vietnam figue parmi les pays qui ont produit plus de 10% de leur électricité à partir de l’énergie éolienne et solaire l’année dernière, selon un rapport publié récemment par l’organisation Ember.
Vietnam seeks to import more coal from Australia to avert power shortage
Vietnam is seeking to import more coal from Australia to ease a shortage of the fossil fuel for electricity production, the Ministry of Industry and Trade said on Friday.
Vietnam refinery fails to tap oil boom over boardroom discord
Vietnam’s leading refinery appears to have missed out on a golden opportunity, slashing output during a global oil rally because of a lack of coordination among the project’s stakeholders.
EU committed to helping Vietnam in green transition
Executive Vice President of the European Commission (EC) Frans Timmermans has expressed his wish to step up cooperation with Vietnam in green energy development.
Vietnam’s largest oil refinery says agreement will allow stable operations
Vietnam’s Nghi Son Refinery and Petrochemical (NSRP) has said a lengthy shutdown will not be required for now after a major shareholder reached a short-term funding deal to keep the facility operational.
Vietnam’s Binh Son ups capacity, petrol firms boost imports amid shutdown fears
Vietnam’s Binh Son refinery on Wednesday said it was operating above capacity to address supply concerns, as top petroleum firms announced plans to boost imports amid fears of a shutdown of the country’s biggest refinery.
$219-mln offshore wind power plant launched in Mekong Delta
Renewable energy developer Trungnam Group has launched its first offshore wind power plant at a cost of nearly VND5 trillion ($219.3 million) in the Mekong Delta.
ExxonMobil stares down China for Vietnam gas
US energy giant recommits to $20 billion ‘Blue Whale’ gas project despite tacit threats from Beijing and shifting sentiment on fossil fuels
Vietnam leads the pack in Southeast Asia as wind power projects surge
Vietnam is leading the pack in Southeast Asia for wind power installations with 3.98GW installed as of October, up from 103MW in 2020. The country now ranks among the global top ten markets for installed wind power capacity, even though…
Adding substance to Vietnam’s climate commitments
In his speech at 26th Conference of the Parties (COP26) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh announced that the country would aim for a net-zero emission target by 2050. With this move, Vietnam…