Natural Gas News Vietnam’s first LNG power plant to start commercial operations from April, 5 months behind target
Vietnam’s first power plant using solely liquefied natural gas (LNG) is expected to start commercial operations from April next year, state media reported on Thursday, five months later than the previous target date.
Embracing battery energy storage systems to power Vietnam’s green growth
As renewable energy becomes a cornerstone of Vietnam’s climate and development strategies, the need to meet the country’s rapidly growing power demand becomes more urgent.
Vietnam PTSC, US Excelerate Energy to cooperate in LNG imports into Vietnam
PTSC, the technical arm of state-owned Petrovietnam, and Texas-based liquefied natural gas (LNG) importer Excelerate Energy, will jointly study solutions for LNG imports into Vietnam.
New Study Explores Path To Transition From Coal Power To Renewable Energy In Northern Vietnam
A study conducted by the Institute of Energy, with support from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) through the GEAPP program, has explored the challenges and opportunities for transitioning away from coal-fired power plants in Northern Vietnam. The study, commissioned by the Ministry of Industry and Trade, provides valuable insights into the region’s energy landscape and […]
Vietnam must have more green buildings: Ministry of Construction
The Ministry of Construction reports that the nation presently possesses over 400 green buildings, with a total floor space of almost 10 million square meters. Incorporating green spaces in commercial building design has many benefits. Trees, shrubs, and other vegetation act as natural air filters, absorbing pollutants and releasing oxygen, thus improving air quality.
Ho Chi Minh City embraces solar energy amid tough environment
Ho Chi Minh City has reaped initial and positive achievements in developing solar energy, but there are challenges hindering effective cooperation between the public and private sectors.
Electricity supply resumed to over 4.8 million customers affected by typhoon
Vietnam Electricity (EVN) on September 11 announced that it has resumed electricity supply to more than 4.8 million customers out of over 5.9 million clients who have suffered from power outage due to Typhoon Yagi.
Major hydropower plant in northern Việt Nam remains safe
Thác Bà hydropower plant, completed in 1971, is the first hydropower plant in Việt Nam and its reservoir is one of the three biggest artificial lakes in Việt Nam, situated over two communes Lục Yên and Yên Bình, the northern mountainous province of Yên Bái.
