Thailand urged to increase proportion of renewable power generation
The Thai Government is being urged to increase the proportion of renewable power generation to more than the target of 50% set in the power development plan (PDP).
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Vietnam mining group builds 110 MW coal-fired power plant in Lang Son province
Vietnam’s national mining group Vinacomin kicked off construction Friday of the 110 MW Na Duong II coal-fired power plant in the northern mountainous province of Lang Son.
Energy - Sat, April 6, 2024 | 3:44 pm
Northern Vietnam province seeks power plant fuel shift from coal to LNG
Nam Dinh province is seeking approval to have its $2.2 billion Nam Dinh 1 power plant, currently a build-operate-transfer (BOT) project, shift to using LNG instead of coal as its fuel.
Energy - Thu, March 28, 2024 | 10:25 pm
Vietnam targets 6,634 MW from gas-to-power plants in 2030
Vietnam has no gas-to-power plant operating at the moment, but plans to have four such facilities with a total capacity of 6,634 MW operational in 2030.
Energy - Tue, January 9, 2024 | 4:39 pm
Vietnam holds its own in challenging 2023 with more highs than lows
Vietnam showcased impressive resilience in the face of numerous challenges faced in 2023, recording several economic and diplomatic highs and some lows. The Investor looks back.
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Offshore wind, LNG-fired power projects unlikely to become operational before 2030: official
It is unlikely that offshore wind power and LNG-fired power projects become operational before 2030, said Hoang Tien Dung, head of the Electricity & Renewable Energy Authority.
Energy - Tue, December 26, 2023 | 4:31 pm
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
State utility EVN cannot implement offshore wind power projects: ministry
Vietnam’s current legal framework does not allow state utility Vietnam Electricity (EVN) and other domestic companies to implement offshore wind power projects, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
Energy - Sat, October 21, 2023 | 6:56 pm
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
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
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 has chance to lead in hydrogen, ammonia technology application: expert
Advanced countries are devoting a lot of effort, intelligence and funds to green hydrogen/ammonia. If Vietnam catches up with the trend, the country may become one of the first to apply this technology, said Dr. Nguyen Duc Kien, former head of the Prime Minister’s economic advisory group.
Energy - Thu, September 14, 2023 | 10:16 pm
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
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
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