bespoke answers vital for offshore wind gains

Bespoke answers vital for offshore wind gains

Offshore wind is one of the fastest-growing energy sectors in the world, and is set to be a transformative force for the global energy transition. Bui Vinh Thang, country manager in Vietnam at the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), told VIR’s Nguyen Thu how future policy for steady and sustainable growth can be ensured, providing sufficient time for the industry to take off and mature in Vietnam.
moves made to tighten up offshore approval rulings

Moves made to tighten up offshore approval rulings

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has proposed to the prime minister a temporary freeze on valuations and approvals to study offshore wind projects until existing regulations and technical issues have been removed.
offshore wind bonanza within reach for the country

Offshore wind bonanza within reach for the country

Vietnam’s offshore wind potential comes with its own set of hurdles and restrictions. David Harrison, partner at Mayer Brown’s Vietnam Office, talked with VIR’s Nguyen Thu about wind energy’s role in Vietnam’s energy transition.
offshore wind future in balance for vietnam

Offshore wind future in balance for Vietnam

The long-awaited Power Development Plan VIII is set to target the development of about 7GW of offshore wind power in Vietnam. However, both investors and localities are waiting for a clearer roadmap.
corio partners with vietnams fecon on vung tau wind farm

Corio partners with Vietnam’s FECON on Vung Tau wind farm

On June 22, Australian Corio Generation has signed an agreement with FECON, a leading Vietnamese construction and infrastructure group for a proposed 500MW offshore wind farm in Ba Ria in Vung Tau province.
danish group to invest up to 136 billion usd in offshore wind farm in hai phong

Danish Group to invest up to 13.6 billion USD in offshore wind farm in Hai Phong

Denmark’s Ørsted Group, the world's largest corporation in the wind power industry, has proposed an offshore wind power plant in the northern port city of Hai Phong, with an estimated investment of between 11.9 billion USD to 13.6 billion USD.
making progress for vietnams offshore wind farms

Making progress for Vietnam’s offshore wind farms

Vietnam is a nascent offshore wind market, with world-class wind resources and strong fundamentals which can make it a leader in Southeast Asia.
fresh policy route jolts investors

Fresh policy route jolts investors

For years, numerous foreign financiers have been interested in developing onshore and offshore wind farms worth billions of US dollars in Vietnam, with its great potential for the renewable energy and a transition from coal. However, a new policy direction dampening down of ambitions may close the door on some new funding waves.
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.
offshore wind farms worth usd billions line up for approval

Offshore wind farms worth USD billions line up for approval

Numerous foreign investors are interested in developing offshore wind farms worth billions of dollars in total investment capital in Vietnam.
la gan wind power development corporation signs four mous

La Gan Wind Power Development Corporation signs four MoUs

La Gan Wind Power Development Corporation, the developer of the 3.5GW La Gan offshore wind farm project owned by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, Asiapetro, and Novasia, on February 24 signed four MoUs on foundation supply and harbour services.
la gan offshore wind farm to create thousands of jobs

La Gan Offshore Wind Farm to create thousands of jobs

The La Gan Offshore Wind Farm will generate thousands of full-time jobs in Vietnam and make significant contributions to the country's economic development.
mainstream to co develop 500mw offshore wind energy project in ben tre province

Mainstream to co-develop 500MW offshore wind energy project in Ben Tre province

Following the Phu Cuong Soc Trang project in Soc Trang province, Mainstream Renewable Power has signed a joint development agreement with Advance Information Technologies Corporation (AIT), a local specialist in providing EPC services to power projects and a strong local developer of renewable energy projects, to co-develop a 500MW offshore wind power project in Ben Tre province.
roadmap recommended for offshore wind power development

Roadmap recommended for offshore wind power development

Vietnam is capable of generating 10 GW of electricity by offshore wind farms by 2030, suggested studies carried out by the Danish Energy Agency (DEA) and the World Bank (WB).
uk firm reveals vietnams largest offshore wind plan

UK firm reveals Vietnam’s largest offshore wind plan

After revealing its ambition to build the largest offshore wind farm in Vietnam, a UK-based ­renewables group is to deliver utility-scale offshore wind ­energy that meets the need for affordable electricity in the country.