Japan’s Erex to build 50 MW biomass power plant in northern Vietnam

Japan’s Erex to build 50 MW biomass power plant in northern Vietnam

Japan's renewable energy firm Erex Co., Ltd. has received an investment registration certificate to build a 50-megawatt biomass power plant in Vietnam’s northern mountainous province of Yen Bai.

Energy - Thu, May 9, 2024 | 10:15 am

Vietnam faces challenges to reach LNG power target: experts

Vietnam faces challenges to reach LNG power target: experts

Vietnam's goal of putting 13 liquefied natural gas (LNG) power plants into operation and replacing 18 GW of coal-fired power with 14 GW of LNG-fired power and 12-15 GW of renewable energy by 2030 is an ambitious target that faces many difficulties and obstacles, said experts.

Energy - Sun, December 10, 2023 | 12:00 pm

Hau Giang province looks to add $142 mln wind farm to national plan

Hau Giang province looks to add $142 mln wind farm to national plan

Vietnam’s Hau Giang province is seeking to add the VND3.46 trillion ($141.7 million) Long My 2 wind power plant project to the national power development plan (PDP VIII).

Energy - Thu, October 12, 2023 | 9:45 am

Redo draft deployment proposal for national power plan: Deputy PM

Redo draft deployment proposal for national power plan: Deputy PM

Deputy PM Tran Hong Ha has asked the Ministry of Industry and Trade to redo its deployment proposal for the national power development plan VIII (PDP VIII) towards making it more comprehensive.

Energy - Tue, September 19, 2023 | 8:00 am

Vietnam businesses keen on generating own solar power

Vietnam businesses keen on generating own solar power

Vietnamese enterprises are focusing on producing their own solar power to meet production needs as no more commercial solar power sources are planned to be put into operation between now and 2030.

Energy - Sun, September 17, 2023 | 8:04 am

Vietnam needs financial mechanism for power development: ministry

Vietnam needs financial mechanism for power development: ministry

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has proposed the government assign the Ministry of Finance to develop a financial mechanism to mobilize capital for power development under the Power Development Plan VIII (PDP VIII).

Energy - Thu, September 7, 2023 | 8:11 am

Northern Vietnam solar power projects to enjoy higher selling prices

Northern Vietnam solar power projects to enjoy higher selling prices

Solar power projects in northern Vietnam, where radiation levels are much lower, will enjoy higher selling prices than their counterparts in the central and southern regions.

Energy - Wed, August 30, 2023 | 7:28 pm

Dutch climate-centric fund manager enters Vietnam hydrogen fray

Dutch climate-centric fund manager enters Vietnam hydrogen fray

Climate Fund Managers (CFM) of the Netherlands has entered into strategic cooperation with Vietnam’s The Green Solutions (TGS) to promote hydrogen industry in the country.

Energy - Tue, August 15, 2023 | 2:47 pm

Quang Tri province seeks to speed up major LNG power project

Quang Tri province seeks to speed up major LNG power project

Quang Tri province, set to become a power hub in central Vietnam, has presented to the Ministry of Industry and Trade a series of proposals to accelerate the execution of its Hai Lang LNG-to-power project.

Energy - Sat, August 12, 2023 | 11:50 am

Ministry seeks urgent rules on direct power purchase agreements

Ministry seeks urgent rules on direct power purchase agreements

Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade has called for a government decree to cover direct power purchase agreements (DPPAs) to help renewable energy generators sell clean electricity to major offtakers.

Energy - Wed, August 2, 2023 | 10:26 am

Rooftop solar power incentives only for homes, public buildings: ministry

Rooftop solar power incentives only for homes, public buildings: ministry

The Ministry of Industry and Trade is against extending rooftop solar power development incentives to other groups before first priority recipients - households and public offices - are covered.

Energy - Tue, August 1, 2023 | 8:18 am

Vietnam receives first LNG cargo, prepares terminal test run

Vietnam receives first LNG cargo, prepares terminal test run

Vietnam's first cargo of liquefied natural gas (LNG) was pumped into the Thi Vai LNG Terminal Monday, marking a milestone in the country’s clean energy transition.

Energy - Mon, July 10, 2023 | 4:11 pm

Retired American naval officers join Vietnam-focused energy firm

Retired American naval officers join Vietnam-focused energy firm

Texas-based project development company Energy Capital Vietnam (ECV) announced Friday it was forming a maritime security council with the participation of two retired senior naval officers.

Companies - Fri, June 30, 2023 | 2:18 pm

Suitable approach for LNG-to-power development in Vietnam

Suitable approach for LNG-to-power development in Vietnam

LNG-fired power will account for around 15% of Vietnam’s total electricity supply by 2030, according to the country’s newly-approved power development plan, or PDP VIII.

Energy - Mon, June 26, 2023 | 7:01 pm