Vietnam looks to hasten removal of obstacles for offshore wind, LNG power projects

Vietnam looks to hasten removal of obstacles for offshore wind, LNG power projects

The Vietnamese government has asked ministries and agencies to speed up the removal of obstacles facing offshore wind and liquefied natural gas (LNG) fired power projects.

Energy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Geo-data firm Fugro extends presence in Vietnam amid growing interest in offshore wind

Geo-data firm Fugro extends presence in Vietnam amid growing interest in offshore wind

Netherlands-headquartered surveying company firm Fugro has extended a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Vietnam’s PTSC Geos & Subsea Services Co., Ltd (PTSC G&S) to continue marine site surveys for offshore wind amid high demand for geo-data.

Energy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam to use state funds for offshore wind power surveys

Vietnam to use state funds for offshore wind power surveys

The Ministry of Industry and Trade will lead a multi-agency task force to develop a state funded pilot project for surveying and selecting investors for offshore wind power projects, aiming to accelerate exploitation of this abundant energy.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Special mechanisms needed for offshore wind, LNG-to-power projects in Vietnam

Special mechanisms needed for offshore wind, LNG-to-power projects in Vietnam

Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade has supported a request from developers of offshore wind power and LNG-to-power projects for special incentives as the country seeks to speed up its energy transition.

Energy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Pacifico Energy eyes offshore wind power development in Vietnam

Pacifico Energy eyes offshore wind power development in Vietnam

Vietnam is one of the three most important markets for Pacifico Energy, and the group is interested in developing offshore wind power projects in the country.

Energy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

New power development plan offers opportunity for offshore wind power

New power development plan offers opportunity for offshore wind power

Vietnam's freshly approved power development plan for 2030 with a vision to 2050, known as PDP VIII, is expected to open up a new opportunity for offshore wind power development.

Energy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Petrovietnam, Sembcorp power up Vietnam’s planned electricity exports

Petrovietnam, Sembcorp power up Vietnam’s planned electricity exports

State-run Petrovietnam and Singapore conglomerate Sembcorp Industries are planning to build offshore wind power projects to sell electricity to Singapore.

Energy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Binh Dinh proposes German firm’s $4.6 bln project for national power plan

Binh Dinh proposes German firm’s $4.6 bln project for national power plan

Binh Dinh province has proposed the government add a $4.6-billion offshore wind power project of German wind farm developer PNE AG to the draft national power development plan VIII (PDP VIII).

Energy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Petrovietnam lauds opportunities in offshore renewable energy

Petrovietnam lauds opportunities in offshore renewable energy

Offshore wind power presents big opportunities for Petrovietnam, said the state-owned oil and gas giant's chairman Hoang Quoc Vuong.

Investing - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Pause appraisal of offshore wind projects: ministry

Pause appraisal of offshore wind projects: ministry

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has proposed that the Prime Minister halts appraisal of offshore wind power projects until the government issues new regulations covering their implementation.

Investing - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Foreign firms seek Petrovietnam partnership in offshore wind projects

Foreign firms seek Petrovietnam partnership in offshore wind projects

A string of foreign companies seeks to collaborate with the state-run Petrovietnam on offshore wind power projects in the country.

Energy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnamese group Intracom plans $3 bln offshore wind power farm in Quang Tri

Vietnamese group Intracom plans $3 bln offshore wind power farm in Quang Tri

Intracom Group, a multi-sector join stock company, is proposing to develop a $3 billion offshore wind power project in Quang Tri province.

Energy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7