Thailand urged to increase proportion of renewable power generation

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).

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

Vietnam mining group builds 110 MW coal-fired power plant in Lang Son province

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

Northern Vietnam province seeks power plant fuel shift from coal to LNG

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

Vietnam targets 6,634 MW from gas-to-power plants in 2030

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

Vietnam holds its own in challenging 2023 with more highs than lows

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.

A year in review and 2024 forecasts - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Offshore wind, LNG-fired power projects unlikely to become operational before 2030: official

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

State utility EVN cannot implement offshore wind power projects: ministry

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

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

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

Nghe An province to push progress of LNG power project

Nghe An province to push progress of LNG power project

Vietnam’s central province of Nghe An is looking to add the Quynh Lap LNG-to-power plant project to its energy masterplan by August 30 before starting the investor selection process in October.

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

Danish fund to continue investments in Vietnam offshore wind projects

Danish fund to continue investments in Vietnam offshore wind projects

Denmark’s Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) will continue to back offshore wind power development in Vietnam, including a mega project in the south-central province of Binh Thuan.

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

Bac Lieu LNG-to-power project aims to reach purchase deal with EVN in Q4

Bac Lieu LNG-to-power project aims to reach purchase deal with EVN in Q4

Delta Offshore Energy (DOE) aims to reach a power purchase agreement (PPA) with state utility Vietnam Electricity (EVN) for its 3,200MW Bac Lieu LNG-to-power plant project in southern Vietnam in the fourth quarter of this year.

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