Russian company considers investing in thermal power in Ninh Thuan
Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Tran Quoc Nam introduced the guests to existing Russian investment projects in the locality, including the Dam Vua salt making farm in Ninh Hai district and a vodka plant soon to be constructed. Technoprom Export Director General Topo Gilka highlighted the company’s capacity and experience in building power […]
South China Sea: Beijing risks infuriating Vietnam as it eyes oil and gas reserve
The vessel is called Lan Jing and is thought to be the largest one in the world. It belongs to state-owned China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) and sails under the Hong Kong flag. China has used it before in the South China Sea to install large oil rigs. RELATED ARTICLES South China Sea: Vietnam […]
MEM sees Vietnam renewables work exceed 1.3GW
Clean energy technical consultancy Modern Energy Management (MEM) has advised on over 1300MW of projects in Vietnam. The work includes providing acquisition due diligence for multiple regional and international clients on five solar, onshore wind, and intertidal wind projects in Vietnam, totalling 650MW. The total capital expenditure on the five projects is $700m. MEM is […]
It is the time for Vietnam to set a goal towards 100% power generation from renewable energy
Speaking at the forum in Hanoi on August 29, 2019 on “Smart energy – optimizing power generation mix with the flexible solutions in Vietnam” organized by the Embassy of Finland in collaboration with Wartsila, Mr. Jaakko Eskola, the President and General Director of Wartsila expressed: Vietnam is one of the countries in the world with […]
Vietnam to have 2,000MW of rooftop solar power capacity in 2020
VN said more than 4,000 households have installed rooftop solar power systems over the past three months with a total capacity of 200MW. It estimated that an additional 300MW of rooftop solar power will be added by the end of 2019, helping to ensure the nation’s power security. As traditional power sources run out, the […]
Heads from MOIT, EVN, Wind and Solar Power Companies convening in Ho Chi Minh City for 2nd Vietnam Renewables Summit
HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Sept. 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — The summit spotlights on Vietnam’s renewable energy goals with a key session on ‘Vietnam’s Renewable Power Development Plan & Supporting Mechanisms’ by Mr. Nguyen Ninh Hai, Head, Renewable Energy, Electricity & Renewable Energy Authority (EREA),Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT). MOIT also shares details on: Direct Power Purchase Agreement (DPPA) & future RE development […]
Indonesian solar lessons from Vietnam
During the recent Jakarta Car Free Day on 28 July, Indonesia’s Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Ignasius Jonan, led a campaign called the National Movement of A Million Solar Roofs (Gerakan Nasional Sejuta Solar Atap) to promote the country’s solar rooftop utilisation. The campaign is an effort to bolster solar installation as listed in […]
Vietnam seeks to develop smart energy
Hanoi (VNA) – A forum on smart energy and optimization of power structure in Vietnam with flexible solutions was held by the Finnish Embassy in Vietnam and Wartsila Group in Hanoi on August 29. Addressing the event, Finnish Ambassador Kari Kahilouto said his country wants to partner with Vietnam in producing clean and smart energy. The […]
