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.
Vietnam’s power plan will need investment of $320.6bn
Vietnam will need $320.6 billion investment capital for the development of its power network between now and 2045, according to a draft power development plan released by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).
In Vietnam’s power plants, US finds a counter to China’s belt and road
To deal with a looming power shortage, Vietnam has turned to US investors rather than China’s regional infrastructure investment programme. Cleaner energy, rising anti-China sentiment and less risky investment are among Hanoi’s considerations, as is balancing Beijing in the South…
Greta Thunberg joins Asian charge against Vietnam coal plant
Mitsubishi Corp. and megabanks explain that Vung Ang 2 will boost livelihoods
What’s driving Vietnam’s renewable energy boom?
As elsewhere, Vietnam’s increasing reliance on energy imports has driven its green energy push.
The solar development process in Vietnam, its barriers and hurdles
The development process for ground-mounted utility scale solar projects in Vietnam is laborious, time-consuming, expensive and still largely difficult to navigate for foreign developers without entering a strategic partnership, in whatever form, with a local Vietnamese counterpart.
Energy companies make a beeline for central Vietnam
Several foreign and domestic companies have expressed interest in building multibillion-dollar liquefied natural gas power and storage plants in the central province of Khanh Hoa.
Vietnam, five ASEAN countries connect transregional gas pipeline
An announcement celebrating the completion of a gas pipeline spanning more than 3,600km through six ASEAN countries, including Vietnam, was made at the 38th ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM) in Hanoi on Thusday.
Vietnam opens 450 MW solar plant
Ho Chi Minh City-based construction company Trungnam Group said its army of laborers took just 45 days to perform site clearance for a project which took shape within 102 days.