evn starts construction of 2 billion quang trach 1 thermal power plant

EVN starts construction of $2 billion Quang Trach 1 thermal power plant

Electricity of Vietnam officially started construction on Quang Trach 1 thermal power plant on December 13 to start operation in 2025.
bgrimm spends 71 million acquiring 48mw wind farm in vietnam

B.Grimm spends $7.1 million acquiring 48MW wind farm in Vietnam

B.Grimm Power PCL (BKK:BGRIM), Thailand's leading industrial power producer, has spent $7.1 million to scoop up an 80 per cent stake in a Vietnamese company developing a 48MW wind farm project.
playing field reset for power ventures after fit deadline

Playing field reset for power ventures after FiT deadline

Wind projects totalling nearly 4GW have achieved commercial operations in time for the feed-in tariff deadline, but concerns remain over other wind farms getting their developments off the ground altogether.
afd provides loan of 70 million eur for expanded hoa binh hydropower plant project

AFD provides loan of 70 million EUR for expanded Hoa Binh hydropower plant project

A concessional loan worth 70 million EUR (81 million USD) without government guarantee for the expanded Hoa Binh Hydropower Plant Project was inked on November 10 between the Vietnam Electricity (EVN) group and the French Development Agency (AFD).
500kv nghi son substation comes into operation

500kV Nghi Son substation comes into operation

On October 31, the Central Vietnam Power Projects Management Board (CPMB) coordinated with relevant entities and agencies to energise the 500kV Nghi Son substation in Thanh Hoa province.
forty two wind power plants put into commercial operation

Forty-two wind power plants put into commercial operation

Forty-two out of 106 wind power plants registering for commercial operation received Commercial Operation Date (COD) acceptance as of October 29, according to Vietnam Electricity (EVN).
lao bao 220kv substation and dong ha lao bao 220kv power line project inaugurated

Lao Bao 220kV substation and Dong Ha-Lao Bao 220kV power line project inaugurated

The Lao Bao 220kV substation and Dong Ha-Lao Bao 220kV power line projects are ready to meet the transmission needs of wind power plants in the western part of Quang Tri province in preparation for commercial operation.
evnnpt cvelebrates fire safety day with renewed commitment

EVNNPT cvelebrates fire safety day with renewed commitment

For the 60th traditional day of the Fire and Rescue Police force (October 4, 2021), EVNNPT has organised a series of activities to ensure the safety of its facilities.
evn accelerates 500kv van phong vinh tan transmission line

EVN accelerates 500kV Van Phong-Vinh Tan transmission line

Electricity of Vietnam has proposed changing the use purpose of the forest land while accelerating land clearance to develop the 500kV Van Phong-Vinh Tan transmission line project.
balanced planning in the works for power

Balanced planning in the works for power

With the National Power Development Plan VIII still being scrutinised in various drafts, voices are being raised to even out the balance between a sustainable and affordable power supply and a steady grid structure.
pm approves power bill cut for companies affected by covid 19

PM approves power bill cut for companies affected by COVID-19

The Prime Minister has approved the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT)’s proposal to cut power bills for enterprises for three months in provinces and cities applying social distancing, according to a Government resolution issued on August 28.
hbre cooperates with evn genco 3 to develop offshore wind farm in ba ria vung tau

HBRE cooperates with EVN Genco 3 to develop offshore wind farm in Ba Ria-Vung Tau

EVN and HBRE Group – the leading developer of onshore wind farms in Vietnam – have signed an agreement to develop an offshore wind farm in the southern coastal province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau. They are assisted by Sapura Energy Bhd., a global integrated offshore engineering and construction company.
energy developers grapple with deadline

Energy developers grapple with deadline

A series of multi-billion-dollar wind power projects are racing to make a tariff deadline, with potential energy gridlock on the horizon for Vietnam.
over 100 wind power plants register to supply electricity to national grid

Over 100 wind power plants register to supply electricity to national grid

A total of 106 wind power plants nationwide with a combined capacity of more than 5,655 MW have registered to conduct commercial operations and join the national grid, according to Vietnam Electricity (EVN).
wind developers ask for transitional policy

Wind developers ask for transitional policy

With world-class resource potential and rapidly growing power demand, Vietnam is facing a crucial crossroads and has the opportunity to accelerate deployment of both onshore and offshore wind, according to a new report – but the ongoing pandemic is causing regulatory challenges and delays to many projects as developers attempt to settle on incentive policies for the next stage.