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

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

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

Vietnam power plants’ capacity to hit 146,000 MW by 2030

Vietnam power plants’ capacity to hit 146,000 MW by 2030

The total capacity of power plants in Vietnam will reach 121,757-145,989 megawatts by 2030, with renewable energy accounting for 18-27%, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade's latest draft power development plan VIII.

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

Power plan approval further delayed over government caution

Power plan approval further delayed over government caution

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has requested more thorough considerations taken for the power development plan VIII (PDP VIII) to ensure national energy security and interests are put first.

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

LNG-based power generation of 23,900 MW a must: ministry

LNG-based power generation of 23,900 MW a must: ministry

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has reiterated that new LNG-based power projects should generate 23,900 megawatts, or 16.4% of the country’s energy mix, by 2030.

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