No power shortage under ‘any circumstances,’ pledges state utility EVN

No power shortage under ‘any circumstances,’ pledges state utility EVN

Vietnam Electricity (EVN), which holds a power distribution monopoly, is committed to not letting power shortages happen under “any circumstances” in order to accommodate economic growth of 6-6.5% this year.

Energy - Mon, March 4, 2024 | 4:49 pm

Transmission projects worth $585 mln to ease northern Vietnam power shortages

Transmission projects worth $585 mln to ease northern Vietnam power shortages

The Vietnamese government has approved plans to build two 500-kilovolt transmission grids worth a combined VND14.23 trillion ($585 million) to ease power shortages in the northern region.

Investing - Sat, December 2, 2023 | 4:27 pm

Vietnam expects excess electricity through year-end

Vietnam expects excess electricity through year-end

In contrast to the severe power shortages seen in May and June that affected mainly the northern region, Vietnam will have enough or even excess electricity in the last two months of 2023, according to the National Load Dispatch Center (A0).

Economy - Wed, November 22, 2023 | 11:27 am

Intel did not call off expansion in Vietnam due to power shortage: association chairman

Intel did not call off expansion in Vietnam due to power shortage: association chairman

The argument that Intel had called off its $1 billion investment plan to expand chip production in Vietnam due to lack of electricity and cumbersome administrative procedures is unfounded, said Prof. Nguyen Mai, chairman of Vietnam’s Association of Foreign Invested Enterprises (VAFIE).

Industries - Sat, November 11, 2023 | 11:37 am

Power shortages unallowable in any case: PM Chinh

Power shortages unallowable in any case: PM Chinh

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has instructed government agencies not to allow a repetition of power shortages under any circumstances in the year ahead.

Economy - Sun, October 29, 2023 | 2:15 pm

No power cuts until year-end: deputy minister

No power cuts until year-end: deputy minister

There will be no shortage of electricity for production and daily life in Vietnam until the end of this year, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Do Thang Hai said Tuesday.

Energy - Wed, July 5, 2023 | 4:51 pm

Economic growth could add to power shortage severity: legislator

Economic growth could add to power shortage severity: legislator

Power shortages in Vietnam could become more severe if economic growth recovers to 6-7%, said Vu Hong Thanh, Chairman of the National Assembly’s Economic Committee.

Economy - Fri, June 9, 2023 | 5:34 pm

Vietnam Electricity wants gas for power generation to minimize shortage

Vietnam Electricity wants gas for power generation to minimize shortage

State utility Vietnam Electricity (EVN) has asked Petrovietnam's two leading fertilizer subsidiaries, Phu My and Ca Mau, to provide gas for electricity generation instead of producing fertilizers and chemicals to minimize power shortage in May and June.

Energy - Sat, May 20, 2023 | 3:09 pm