Adding substance to Vietnam’s climate commitments
In his speech at 26th Conference of the Parties (COP26) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh announced that the country would aim for a net-zero emission target by 2050. With this move, Vietnam has joined the group of about 140 countries that pledged to net-zero emissions […]
Vietnam targets 75 pct energy from renewables by 2045
Vietnam plans to have renewables account for 75 percent of national power production capacity and 70 percent of actual production by 2045 under its COP 26 commitments.
Vietnam’s offshore wind power capacity to reach 36GW by 2045
Vietnam will increase its offshore wind power capacity to 36 gigawatts (GW) by 2045. The figure has been updated in Vietnam’s latest draft Power Development Master Plan VIII, according to a local report.
ExxonMobil continues preparatory work for gas project in Vietnam
HANOI, Nov 29 (Reuters) – ExxonMobil (XOM.N) is continuing preparatory work for its Ca Voi Xanh (Blue Whale) gas project in Vietnam, it said on Monday, with a final investment decision dependent on factors including regulatory approvals and gas sales deals.
Vietnam’s commitment at COP26 marks a turning point in climate change policy, says expert
SYDNEY, Nov 27 (Bernama): Vietnam’s commitment at the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in the United Kingdom’s Glasgow, is a historical turning point in its climate change policy.
Vietnam contributes to nuclear technology research, application
A ceremony to receive financial contributions for the second phase of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)’s Renovation of the Nuclear Applications Laboratories (ReNuAL 2) was held in Seibersdorf, Austria on November 25.
More incentives urged to exploit biomass power potential: Experts
Vietnam should design incentives to attract investment in biomass power development so as to optimise the country’s great potential in the field, experts said at an online conference on November 25. Dr. Nguyen Anh Tuan, Director of the Renewable Energy Centre under the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s Institute of Energy said that all regions […]
Joint renewable energy pilot for apparel sector launches in Vietnam
The joint renewable energy project is based on rooftop solar energy and will use an aggregated procurement approach to use clean energy within the Vietnam apparel supply chain.
