Vietnam proposes developing nuclear power on small scale
The Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has proposed developing nuclear energy on a small scale post 2030 in its latest version of the draft Vietnam Power Development Plan from 2021–2030 (PDP8) with a vision towards 2045.
Ukraine-Russia conflict could impact Vietnam oil drilling
Vietnamese state-owned oil company PetroVietnam has warned that Russia’s continued attacks on Ukraine could have knock-on effects on oil drilling in the Southeast Asian country, with Vietnam relying on Russia for imports of energy equipment.
‘Vietnam can leap the hurdles and take its place as an offshore wind leader’
Home to a population of over 96 million, Vietnam’s energy needs are ever-increasing and it is one of the most energy-intensive economies in the world. With more than 3,000km of coastline, Vietnam could become Asia’s future leader in offshore wind, but not without overcoming challenges.
Vietnam refinery fails to tap oil boom over boardroom discord
TOKYO/HANOI — Vietnam’s leading refinery appears to have missed out on a golden opportunity, slashing output during a global oil rally because of a lack of coordination among the project’s stakeholders.
Vietnam Outlines Progress on COP26 Commitments
Vietnam Briefing follows the progress of Vietnam’s commitment of net-zero at COP26, including eight areas that the government is required to focus on. The government is likely to release further decrees on implementation including investment incentives for foreign businesses.
Vietnam seeks international support to meet COP26 energy commitments
The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has been working to update its draft Power Development Plan VIII (PDPVIII) to reduce coal-fired power generation and develop gas-fired power generation, especially liquefied natural gas (LNG), according to a news release by the Vietnam’s government.
JERA teams up with ExxonMobil for Vietnam LNG
Japan’s JERA, a 50-50 joint venture between Tokyo Electric Power Company and Chubu Electric Power, is partnering with ExxonMobil for a large LNG-to-power project in Vietnam. JERA will partner with ExxonMobil (NYSE:XOM) to build a 4.5 GW power plant and liquefied natural gas (LNG) import facilities that can handle 6 million tonnes per year of […]
Vietnam continues to cut down on solar power: Deputy PM
The solar power capacity planned by Vietnam for 2031-2045 is “too high” should be reduced to give space for wind power, the government says
