energy security

Vietnam ramps up imports to diversify in energy security

October 11, 2023 | 14:00

Vietnam is pushing to import electricity from neighbouring countries due to worrying power shortage concerns for the near future.

Commitment made to bring Nghi Son LNG thermal power plant into operation in 2030

July 28, 2023 | 16:00

Japanese energy giant JERA is committed to bringing Nghi Son liquefied natural gas thermal power plant into commercial operation by the end of 2030.

All systems go for energy security

May 23, 2023 | 10:39

The newly approved Power Development Plan VIII for 2021-2030, with a vision to 2050, is designed to improve the country’s energy security and set out a roadmap for developing energy sources towards a green path. However, realising the targets will be a profound challenge for all involved.

Utilising the broad application of green hydrogen

March 15, 2023 | 15:56

With economic growth of more than 8 per cent in 2022, Vietnam’s rapidly growing economy can be viewed with some envy for having achieved its fastest economic growth since 1997 while the global average only saw a small 3.3 per cent. This economic growth is coinciding with increases in energy demand and requires innovative solutions to ensure energy security.

Energy security deemed more likely with appropriate offshore wind strategy

January 11, 2023 | 16:01

Offshore wind power is not only expected to contribute to Vietnam’s net-zero goal by 2050 but also help with the country’s ever-increasing hunger for energy.

PetroVietnam reaching full-year targets in main business metrics

September 15, 2022 | 08:33

Along with budget payment, state-owned oil and gas giant PetroVietnam has attained total revenue and consolidated pretax profit targets after just eight months.

Building on Vietnam’s unique advantages

August 01, 2022 | 20:00

As one of the world’s most populous countries, Vietnam stands at a turning point that many of its neighbours have faced in their own development lifecycle: embrace rapid economic growth that continues to pull its populace out of poverty while providing the next generation access to economic opportunities never seen – or continue to stagnate and allow the opportunities afforded by economic development to find a home elsewhere.

PM stresses urgent need for keeping power supply, demand balanced

April 04, 2022 | 13:42

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a meeting in Hanoi on April 3 to look into the electricity supply and the provision of coal and gas for power generation.

Solutions coming thick and fast for draft PDP

January 20, 2022 | 09:33

The policymakers of the latest draft of Vietnam’s mammoth Power Development Plan VIII see themselves confronted with additional wind and solar demand, as well as the scrutiny of a deputy prime minister, requiring the Ministry of Industry and Trade to remedy issues to meet the national goals of energy security and net zero emissions by 2050.

Ensuring energy security vital during coal upheaval

January 13, 2022 | 14:00

As Indonesia unexpectedly decided to ban coal exports for the month, Vietnam’s power generators fear fuel shortages. VIR’s Van Nguyen spoke with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Canh Nam from the Vietnam Energy Association about the ban and how it will affect the nation’s power supply.

Energy security at risk after forced plant output cuts

May 11, 2021 | 12:33

Many privately-owned renewable power plants have been required to cut electricity output due to the overloaded transmission system, as regulations struggle to keep up with the fast-developing sector.

PDP8 priorities and risks addressed

March 20, 2021 | 08:00

The progression of the country’s National Power Development Plan 8 is a particularly important task for Vietnam to mobilise the resources required to provide sufficient electricity and ensure overall energy security.

Critical energy sector in region’s crosshairs

December 25, 2020 | 09:00

Energy is a key component in advancing the ASEAN Economic Community’s pursuit for an inclusive and dynamic regional economic integration towards 2025 and beyond. It has been a valuable input for a well-connected ASEAN which continuously drives a highly integrated, competitive, innovative, and global ASEAN.

43mn USD solar power plant inaugurated in Ninh Thuan

June 23, 2020 | 08:46

The 45-MW Phuoc Ninh solar power plant was officially inaugurated in Thuan Nam district in south-central Ninh Thuan province on June 22.

Ha Tinh gives green light to 696.5 million-USD wind power plant 1

June 10, 2020 | 09:18

The People's Committee of the central province of Ha Tinh has approved a wind power project with a total investment of over 16.2 trillion (696.5 million USD).