lng conversion strategy ramps up to ensure power sources for vietnam

LNG conversion strategy ramps up to ensure power sources for Vietnam

The plan to develop 22GW of liquefied natural gas-to-power projects, along with the government’s commitment to reduce emissions, is creating vast opportunities for Vietnam’s thermal power developers to make an energy transition and gradually phase out coal.
us coordination plays vital role in energy revolution

US coordination plays vital role in energy revolution

In the process of energy transition and towards a green economy, Vietnam and ASEAN countries are struggling with numerous challenges. David M. Turk, Deputy Secretary for the US Department of Energy, talked to VIR’s Minh Vu about US support in this process.
abb celebrates 30 years of substainability commitment

ABB celebrates 30 years of substainability commitment

Vietnam, one of the fastest growing digital economies in Southeast Asia, is actively addressing challenges such as rapid urbanization, the digitalisation process, energy transformation, and climate change to realise the goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
thailand to liberalise oil imports

Thailand to liberalise oil imports

The Thai Ministry of Energy will liberalise oil imports by allowing private companies to import finished oil products, to provide more options to consumers in the wake of high energy prices, Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga was cited by local media as saying.
asean needs 294 trillion usd for energy transition

ASEAN needs 29.4 trillion USD for energy transition

ASEAN member countries need 29.4 trillion USD for energy transition process, Indonesian President Joko Widodo has said.
plan to implement jetp declaration approved

Plan to implement JETP Declaration approved

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has signed a decision approving a plan for the implementation of the Political Declaration on establishing the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP Declaration).
malaysia to allocate 430 million usd for energy transition

Malaysia to allocate 430 million USD for energy transition

Malaysia will allocate 2 billion ringgit (430 million USD) to a National Energy Transition Facility to enable catalytic blended finance, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced on August 29.
vietnam prioritises solar energy development in the north

Vietnam prioritises solar energy development in the north

The nation is introducing a revised pricing structure to boost solar energy projects in its northern regions, reflecting the area's lower solar radiation intensity compared to its central and southern counterparts.
effective investment the way forward for infrastructure

Effective investment the way forward for infrastructure

Vietnam wants to become a richer and more advanced country and improve the lives of its people. To achieve this, the country needs to build more and better quality roads, bridges, waterways, schools, hospitals, energy infrastructure, and other important structures.
ptsc and sembcorp secure clean energy export licence

PTSC and Sembcorp secure clean energy export licence

Vietnam's Petrovietnam Technical Services Corporation (PTSC) and Singapore's Sembcorp Utilities Pte Ltd (Sembcorp) secured a crucial licence on August 29 to advance its offshore renewable energy project in Vietnam, with ambitions to export clean energy to Singapore.
green transition placing pressure on labour market

Green transition placing pressure on labour market

Vietnam has a mountain to climb to create enough qualified workers for new roles in the country’s green energy transition.
just energy transition plan approaches next stage

Just energy transition plan approaches next stage

Vietnam’s plan to hit its energy transition targets is taking shape, and aims to make it favourable for the country to mobilise international finance.
canada elevates technical assistance

Canada elevates technical assistance

Vietnam and Canada are witnessing their heyday in bilateral ties, with both nations currently celebrating 50 years of diplomatic relations. Shawn Steil, Canadian Ambassador to Vietnam, talked to VIR’s Hara Nguyen about more promising land of cooperation in areas such as clean energy and green growth.
vietnam eyes renewable energy exports to singapore

Vietnam eyes renewable energy exports to Singapore

Vietnam has expressed keen interest in tapping into the potential of exporting renewable energy to Singapore, underscoring the growing cooperation between the two nations.
southeast asias 100 billion opportunity for green mobility clean power

Southeast Asia's $100 billion opportunity for green mobility, clean power

In Southeast Asia, including Vietnam, low-carbon mobility and clean power have the potential to contribute $90 billion to $100 billion in revenues by 2030.