Green Growth

Data centre shift is a green challenge

By Bich Thuy February 21, 2025 | 15:42

While Vietnam is emerging as a hotspot for hyperscale data centre initiatives, the country will have to face up to their carbon emission impacts.

LNG demand acts as catalyst for further economic growth

By Thanh Van February 21, 2025 | 15:21

Power facilities fuelled by liquefied natural gas are making progress in Vietnam, opening up ample options in the equipment supplier, infrastructure, and gas distribution segments.

Neccessity outlined for nuclear power acceleration

By Nguyen Thu February 21, 2025 | 15:15

The government is discussing a series of mechanisms for nuclear power to become operational at the end of this decade - much sooner than typical undertakings of this type are carried out.

Power plan update to incorporate solar

By Thy Nguyet February 21, 2025 | 15:07

To meet the electricity demand for economic development, the Ministry of Industry and Trade has proposed to increase solar power capacity in the country’s official power development plan.

MoIT proposes delaying offshore wind power until after 2030

By Nguyen Huong February 20, 2025 | 09:00

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has proposed delaying the development of offshore wind power until after 2030.

Experts offer solutions to ensure Vietnam's power supply

By Huyen Trang February 18, 2025 | 17:49

Experts proposed solutions to ensure power supplies in Vietnam and called for increased private investment during a workshop in Hanoi on February 17.

EVN signs construction contract for Bac Ai Pumped Storage Hydropower Plant

By Thanh Van February 14, 2025 | 16:27

EVN and a consortium of contractors signed a deal on February 13 for the construction and installation of Bac Ai Pumped Storage Hydropower Plant.

New law marks shift for electricity market

By Hoang Vu and Dac Hoang February 12, 2025 | 14:30

Last year the National Assembly issued the new Law on Electricity, which took effect from February 1. Pham Hoang Vu, associate and deputy head of project and infrastructure, and Pham Dac Hoang, junior associate of Indochine Counsel, outline key highlights of the law that could potentially transform Vietnam’s energy sector.