Vietnam approves US$1.56 billion power projects using ExxonMobil-exploited gas
The Hanoitimes – State-run Vietnam Electricity (EVN) will be the investor of the projects which are expected to be kicked off in early 2021. Vietnam’s Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has approved the investment plan of two power projects which will use gas from the ExxonMobil-exploited Ca Voi Xanh (Blue Whale) field off the country’s coast. Ca […]
Vietnam is pushing ahead of Southeast Asia in its drive for renewable energy
SINGAPORE — Vietnam is powering ahead of the rest of Southeast Asia as it pushes for greater reliance on renewable energy. The region, long criticized for lagging behind in its efforts to adapt to more sustainable ways, is still heavily reliant on coal consumption. Vietnam, however, has bold ambitions to use more renewable energy such as wind and […]
Poyry lands owner’s engineer job for 90-MW wind project in Vietnam
November 4 (Renewables Now) – Finland’s Poyry Plc (HEL:POY1V) said Friday it joined a 90-MW wind farm project in the town of Vinh Chau, Vietnam, under an owner’s engineer contract awarded by a unit of Thai company Banpu Power PCL (BKK:BPP). Poyry said it won the assignment on the back of its previous collaboration with […]
On the brink: How climate change affects HCM City
A study carried out by scientists in the US has revealed worrying times are ahead. It claims by 2050, Hồ Chí Minh City will be completely submerged underwater. Three of the city’s young residents give Việt Nam News their opinions on the matter. Read more at http://vietnamnews.vn/environment/537899/on-the-brink-how-climate-change-affects-hcm-city.html#XeDJy7Dp0QvWx08B.99
US partners with Việt Nam to build urban energy security
HCM CITY — The US Agency for International Development (USAID) on Friday announced a new project promoting urban energy security in Việt Nam at an event held in HCM City. The event was attended by USAID Deputy Administrator Bonnie Glick, USAID/Vietnam Mission Director Michael Greene, leaders of the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT)’s Electricity and […]
Wind energy in Vietnam: targeting 6 GW of installed wind power capacity by 2030
The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) has launched a Policy Pulse report on Vietnam, which provides qualitative analysis of the political and macroeconomic headwinds steering the wind power sector and the measures needed to unlock greater wind power potential. Vietnam has one of the fastest-growing energy consumption rates in South East Asia, with a growing […]
Vietnam is leading Asean growing solar PV market
SOUTH-EAST Asia’s cumulative solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity is expected to triple within the next 5 years, with large-scale solar projects dominating installation capacity before distributed solar installations pick up as project economics start to become more attractive, an energy consultancy group said. Even though Asean is still an “emerging region” in solar PV installations, cumulative solar […]
Green finance for renewable energy
NDO – As part of the strategy of sustainable national development, prioritizing capital sources for customers, who are investing in green production, environment-friendly production and renewable energy (RE) sectors is extremely important. According to Simon James, Climate Change and Energy Adviser at the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) in Vietnam, in order to meet electricity demands, […]
