fitch ratings gives vietnam electricity bb rating

Fitch Ratings gives Vietnam Electricity ‘BB’ rating

Vietnam Electricity's (EVN) long-term foreign-currency issuer default rating stands at 'BB' with a positive outlook, according to Fitch Ratings.
vietnam to have 2000mw of rooftop solar power capacity in 2020

Vietnam to have 2,000MW of rooftop solar power capacity in 2020

Vietnam's total rooftop solar power capacity is expected to reach around 2,000 MW by the end of 2020, according to Vietnam Electricity (EVN).
work needed on non cash payments for public services

Work needed on non-cash payments for public services

provinces experts call for allowing private capital in power grid construction

Provinces, experts call for allowing private capital in power grid construction

With power transmission lines and sub-stations getting overloaded in some provinces, authorities and experts have urged the Government to allow renewable energy investors to install transmission systems and transfer them to the Vietnam Electricity (EVN) for operation.
foreign interest in vietnams lng sector remains high

Foreign interest in Vietnam’s LNG sector remains high

Foreign investors are diving into developing liquefied natural gas (LNG) and gas-fired power projects in Vietnam, in part due to country’s growing demand for electricity.
korean firms to expand investment in electricity in vietnam

Korean firms to expand investment in electricity in Vietnam

The Republic of Korea (RoK)’s Consulate General recently revealed the country’s businesses plan to increase investment in Vietnam, especially in the manufacturing of electronic equipment and developing smart grids.
promoting renewable energy an urgent requirement experts

Promoting renewable energy an urgent requirement: Experts

Along with its rapid economic growth, Vietnam’s electricity demand is also increasing strongly, at around 10 per cent a year, causing huge pressure on the energy sector, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
ge brings next gen wind turbine to vietnam

GE brings next-gen wind turbine to Vietnam

With the recent rise of renewables in Vietnam triggered by the growing demand for electricity and conducive policies, wind power projects are stealing the spotlight with their high performance and green values. Jérôme Pécresse, president and CEO of GE Renewable Energy, told VIR’s Huong Nguyen about the potential of renewable energy in Vietnam.
new thermal power plant helps soothe vietnams thirst for electricity

New thermal power plant helps soothe Vietnam’s thirst for electricity

The 600-megawatt Thang Long thermal power plant using GE stream - boiler technology will contribute to ensuring reliable power during the end of the dry season and into the early months of the rainy season.  
japanese bank eyes evns energy projects

Japanese bank eyes EVN’s energy projects

The Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) is interested in investment plans for energy projects of the Vietnam Electricity (EVN) and Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (PVN), unveiled Kazuhisa Yumikura, Managing Executive Officer and Global Head of Infrastructure and Environment Finance Group at JBIC.
hundreds of electricity networks built in southern region in six months

Hundreds of electricity networks built in southern region in six months

The Electricity of Vietnam Southern Power Corporation (EVNSPC) began construction of and put into operation hundreds of grid projects in the first six months of 2019.
82 solar power plants connected to national grid

82 solar power plants connected to national grid

As of June 30, as many as 82 solar power plants with a combined capacity of 4,460MW had been connected to the national grid, according to the Vietnam Electricity (EVN) group.
samsung ct and petrovietnam to implement thi vai lng storage

Samsung C&T and PetroVietnam to implement Thi Vai LNG storage

Thi Vai LNG storage will be implemented by Samsung C&T and PetroVietnam Technical Services Corporation (PTSC) of Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (PetroVietnam), and, along with Nhon Trach 3 and 4 power plants, will contribute to ensuring the gas and electricity supply for the southeastern key economic region.
argentina uruguay restoring power after massive blackout

Argentina, Uruguay restoring power after massive blackout

Electricity services have been restored to more than 70 per cent of Argentina and Uruguay following a massive blackout that left around 48 million people without power on Sunday (Jun 16), authorities said.
korean investors eye investment in renewable energy

Korean investors eye investment in renewable energy

Korean investors are keen to invest in renewable energy due to its potential and the incentives that Vietnam has offered to foreign investors, an HSBC official has said.