Vietnam unable to give up coal power in near future

Mr. Tran Viet Ngai, Chairman of the Vietnam Energy Association, spoke with Saigon Investment on steps to take to lower carbon emissions, while remaining committed to its agreement and continuing to ensure energy security in the short and medium term.

Vietnam considering private investment in electricity transmission

Vietnam’s government is considering allowing all economic sectors, including the private sector, to build power transmission networks, not including grid projects implemented by the state under national electricity development plans. The change forms part of the amendments to the country’s Electricity Law proposed by the government.

Vietnam approves wind power planning of 11,800MW

From about 30MW in 2012, the total wind power capacity put into operation has now exceeded 4,800MW. So far, the Government has approved wind power projects with a total capacity of 11,800MW, and by October this year, 84 wind power plants have been operated commercially. Besides, 37 projects with a capacity of about 2,455MW have registered but […]

Novatek, PetroVietnam sign LNG, power deal: Update

Russian producer Novatek has signed an agreement with Vietnam’s state-owned PetroVietnam Power (PV Power) to develop LNG infrastructure projects in the southeast Asian country to meet its growing electricity demand.