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…
Scotland to help Vietnam develop offshore wind
The Scottish government is committed to expanding the Scotland-Vietnam relationship as the power-hungry Southeast Asian nation hopes to expand its nascent offshore wind sector.
Central province wants wind power incentives extended
The central province of Ninh Thuan wants the deadline for incentive feed-in tariffs for wind power to be extended by five months to enable the completion of more plants.
Oil extraction challenges diminish Vietnam’s gains from rising prices
Vietnam is facing challenges in crude oil extraction due to depleting resources, offsetting potential gains amidst surging oil prices.
Vietnam calls for domestic coal production boost
The coal industry needs to expand its production by focusing its investment in new mines and upgrading existing ones to meet the economy’s demand for coal,’ says Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh
Vietnam’s addiction to coal shows tough climate choices developing Asia faces on emissions pledges
Coal already accounts for about a third of the country’s operational energy mix and its capacity is set to increase by 2030 under a new draft development plan. Most of Vietnam’s operational coal capacity has been funded by firms from…
US funds advanced energy storage project in central Vietnam
The U.S. Consulate General in HCMC has granted $2.96 million to a local firm for implementing a battery energy storage pilot project in central Vietnam.
Vietnam to spend $10-11.5 bln a year on power sector
Vietnam looks to spend $10-11.5 billion a year between 2021 and 2030 on electricity generation and transmission, according to the latest draft Power Development Master Plan VIII.
Vietnam’s coal-fired power may double by 2030 under draft energy plan
Vietnam may double the amount of coal-fired electric generation it installs by 2030 under a draft power development plan submitted to the prime minister for approval this week.
French energy company invests in Vietnam rooftop solar developer
French company EDF Renewables has made an undisclosed investment into a rooftop solar power developer subsidiary of VinaCapital, seeking to profit from the booming industry in Vietnam.
Global agency proposes incentive extension for Vietnam wind power projects
The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) proposed that Vietnam extends its incentivized feed-in-tariff (FIT) price by six months for wind power projects after October 31.
Over 5,600 MW of wind power to join national grid this year
One hundred and six wind power plants with a total capacity of 5,655 MW have registered to begin commercial operations before November 1.
As banks shun coal, Vietnam emerges an unlikely solar champion
Even countries with weak climate goals are getting swept up in the global clean energy transition.
Glimmers of hope for giant Vietnam offshore gas project
There are increasing signals that the long-stalled multi-billion dollar Block B gas project offshore Vietnam could finally start making progress again this year.
Vietnam to cancel coal despite power demand growth
The latest draft of Vietnam’s 8th Power Development Plan (PDP8) shows increased intentions to move away from coal-fired power and toward renewables and natural gas during the next decade, even as the country seeks to keep up with rapid demand growth.
Vietnam plans more solar, wind power cuts
Vietnam is set to cut up to 1.74 billion kilowatt-hours of renewable energy in the second half this year to deal with national grid overload.
It won’t take much for Vietnam to develop nuclear power
All it will take is VND1 million ($43) per person per year for Vietnam to get its entire power supply from nuclear plants.
First solar plant in Hau Giang begins operations
The 35 megawatt Hau Giang Solar Power Plant began operating Friday in the eponymous province, becoming the first of its kind in the locality.