Vietnam plans to issue a new directive to tackle the air pollution
Vietnam’s environment ministry has proposed measures aimed at curbing urban air pollution that could take effect next month, Vietnamese media outlets reported this week. The new directive—the smog-choked nation’s first potential step towards cleaner air—will task cities and provinces plagued by filthy air with the responsibility of devising and implementing plans to tackle a rising problem […]
Large-scale offshore wind power project to be developed in Binh Thuan
The MoU signing took place within the framework of the Viet Nam Energy Summit 2020 that was held in Ha Noi on the same day. As the world’s leading investors and project developer in the field of offshore wind power, CIP has mobilised more than US$10 billion from investment funds worldwide for renewable energy projects. With a […]
U.S.-Vietnam JV Plans to Invest Up to $6 Billion in LNG Power Project: CEO
HANOI — Chan May LNG, a U.S.-Vietnamese joint venture, plans to invest up to $6 billion in a power project in Vietnam as it seeks to cash in on the Southeast Asian country’s rising demand for electricity, its chief executive officer said on Wednesday. Vietnam faces the risk of severe power shortages from 2021 as demand […]
Vestas wins 50 MW order for second phase of largest intertidal wind energy project in Vietnam
Vestas obtained an order for 50 MW of wind turbines with local construction company EPC, Bac Phuong JSC, for the second phase of the Dong Hai 1 intertidal wind project. This project comes after Vestas was awarded the first phase of the wind farm in December 2019. With this second phase, the 100 MW Dong […]
Will Vietnam’s new energy policy mark a turning point for coal?
Vietnam’s government faces crucial choices as it draws up a new national energy plan for 2021-2030. Due to be published this summer, the Power Development Plan 8 will provide a vision for power supply up to 2045. Experts are hoping that Vietnam will use the plan to further its position as a renewables leader in […]
Ministry aims to enhance control of air pollution
Hanoi (VNS/VNA) – The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has been compiling a directive of urban air pollution control which is set to be issued in August. Air pollution in big cities such as Hanoi and HCM City has become worse in recent years and reached alarming levels on many days, affecting people’s health.
BIC Insures Vietnamese Intertidal Project
Vietnam’s BIDV Insurance Corporation (BIC) and Ben Tre Renewable Energy Joint Stock company (BTRE) have signed an insurance contract for the 110 MW Ben Tre V1-3 intertidal wind project. BIC, part of the Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam (BIDV), will provide insurance during the installation of the BTRE V1-3 Ben Tre wind farm.
Vietnam lacks mechanisms for private investment in renewable energy
Hanoi (VNS/VNA) – Many private enterprises said they want to invest in building renewable energy infrastructure, but Vietnam still lacks mechanisms to encourage private enterprises to participate in this activity. Nguyen Tam Tien, General Director of the Trung Nam Group, the first and only enterprise so far allowed to invest in national grid transmission infrastructure, highly appreciated the Politburo’s Resolution […]
