Insights into Decision 768 amending Vietnam's power development plan VIII

Insights into Decision 768 amending Vietnam's power development plan VIII

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on April 15 issued Decision 768 approving Vietnam's Amended National Power Development Plan VIII for 2021-2030, with vision to 2050. Anh Dang, a senior partner at Vilaf law firm, offers an insight into the principal amendments to PDP VIII.

Consulting - Tue, April 29, 2025 | 4:36 pm GMT+7

Renewables to account for 28-36% of Vietnam's energy output by 2030: adjusted PDP VIII

Renewables to account for 28-36% of Vietnam's energy output by 2030: adjusted PDP VIII

Vietnam's adjusted power development plan (PDP VIII), approved by the government on Tuesday, seeks to "maximize" renewable energy output which will account for 28-36% by 2030 and 74-75% by 2050 (excluding hydropower).

Economy - Thu, April 17, 2025 | 3:39 pm GMT+7

LNG-fired power projects under Vietnam's PDP VIII must operate in 2028

LNG-fired power projects under Vietnam's PDP VIII must operate in 2028

The Vietnamese government has asked relevant agencies to speed up the progress of LNG-fired power projects, towards completion and operation in 2028, earlier than the deadline specified in the power development plan VIII (PDP VIII).

Energy - Fri, March 14, 2025 | 11:43 am GMT+7

Central Vietnam province proposes 3,000 MW LNG-fired power plant

Central Vietnam province proposes 3,000 MW LNG-fired power plant

Ha Tinh authorities are proposing a 3,000 MW LNG-fired power plant project, Vung Ang 3, to be built in the central Vietnam province.

Energy - Fri, January 3, 2025 | 10:42 am GMT+7

Vietnam to prioritize waste-to-energy projects in adjusted power development plan VIII

Vietnam to prioritize waste-to-energy projects in adjusted power development plan VIII

Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade has announced plans to maximize support for waste-to-energy project proposals submitted by local governments.

Infrastructure - Thu, January 2, 2025 | 12:37 pm GMT+7

Vietnam to amend power development plan VIII

Vietnam to amend power development plan VIII

Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade is drafting amendments to the Power Development Plan VIII (PDP VIII) for submission to the Prime Minister by February 28.

Energy - Wed, January 1, 2025 | 3:05 pm GMT+7

Amended implementation scheme for Vietnam Power Development Plan VIII

Amended implementation scheme for Vietnam Power Development Plan VIII

The Vietnamese government has amended the implementation scheme for the National Power Development Plan VIII (PDP VIII), with many adjustments in terms of power generation and transmission line projects.

Energy - Mon, December 30, 2024 | 5:05 pm GMT+7

Vietnam PM requests responsibility for Power Development Plan VIII implementation delays to be pinpointed

Vietnam PM requests responsibility for Power Development Plan VIII implementation delays to be pinpointed

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has requested finding out which entities and individuals are accountable for the delay in completing the implemenation scheme for the National Power Development Plan VIII (PDP VIII).

Energy - Fri, December 27, 2024 | 10:59 am GMT+7

Vietnam considers 300-MW small modular nuclear reactors to ensure stable power supply

Vietnam considers 300-MW small modular nuclear reactors to ensure stable power supply

Vietnam’s latest national power development plan VIII (PDP VIII) does not include nuclear power, but the country is considering small modular reactors (SMRs), including floating reactors, with a capacity of 300 MW each.

Energy - Mon, September 16, 2024 | 4:05 pm GMT+7

Vietnam okays long-awaited execution scheme for national power plan

Vietnam okays long-awaited execution scheme for national power plan

The Vietnamese government has approved the long-awaited implementation scheme of the eighth National Power Development Plan (PDP8) for 2021-2030, with a vision to 2050, which was passed last May, envisioning rising electricity imports from Laos.

Energy - Tue, April 2, 2024 | 9:39 am GMT+7

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