Vietnam unveils coal phase-out plan, intends to stop 2 coal-power plants by 2030
To achieve net zero by 2050, Vietnam is implementing an energy transition action plan, which includes phasing out outdated coal-fired power plants while exploring the feasibility of co-firing biomass and ammonia. The plan aims to increase the share of renewable energy generation to 37.7%. It also reaffirms the plan to restart the Ninh Thuan nuclear […]
Vietnam plans to stop 2 coal-fired power plants by 2030, all inefficient ones by 2040
Vietnam aims to stop two coal-fired power plants by 2030 and then all inefficient ones that cannot be improved by 2040, according to a decision signed by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Monday.
Vietnam’s industrial boom drives global coal imports to new highs
LITTLETON, Colorado, Feb 11 (Reuters) – Vietnam has become a key driver of global growth in thermal coal imports and use, after supercharging imports of the power fuel by over 30% in 2024 to record highs.
Indonesia sets coal production record amid rising energy demand
Indonesia’s coal production reached a new high in 2024 amid soaring domestic and global energy demand.
PH coal consumption rises amid surging power demand
The Philippines’ coal consumption continues to rise, driven by growing power demand despite the government’s push for renewable energy. In a report by the Philippine Star, the International Energy Agency (IEA) stated that coal use in the Philippines likely increased by 5% in 2024 to 42 million tons, up from 40 million tons in 2023.
Meralco keen on switch from coal to gas
MANILA, Philippines — Power distributor Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) is scrapping its plans to build two coal-fired power plants in Luzon, opting instead to convert them into gas-powered generation facilities.
Vietnam says its coal-fired power plants to operate at high levels next year
HANOI, Nov 18 (Reuters) – Coal-fired power plants in Vietnam are expected to operate at high levels next year to meet the country’s rising demand for electricity, the government said on Monday.
Coal has covered more than 90% of the electricity demand growth in ASEAN countries
In 2023, electricity demand in ASEAN countries – such as Brunei, Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand and the Philippines – rose by 3.6%. In absolute terms, the increase was 44.7 terawatt-hours (TWh), comparable to New Zealand’s annual electricity consumption. Coal-fired thermal power plants played a key role in meeting growing demand, increasing […]
