power overhaul plan picks up steam

Power overhaul plan picks up steam

The newly approved Power Development Plan for this decade heads up a charge to adhere to Vietnam’s strong commitments to net-zero, but there is still an enormous amount of work to be done.
pdp8 officially authorised 2050 approach

PDP8 officially authorised: 2050 approach

The objective of the Power Development Plan VIII (PDP8) is to aggressively develop renewable energy sources for electricity generation. By 2050, the proportion of renewable energy is projected to have reached 67.7-71.5 per cent.
pdp8 approval faces further delays

PDP8 approval faces further delays

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) plans to develop and propose policies for implementing the new power development pilot scheme, Power Development Plan VIII (PDP8), after obtaining the prime minister's request no later than mid-May.
foreign invested groups propose early implementation of pdp8

Foreign-invested groups propose early implementation of PDP8

The Ministry of Industry and Trade is once again urged to complete the latest draft of Power Development Plan VIII (PDP8), which will be submitted to the prime minister for approval in May.
ensuring the new pdp meets power source criteria

Ensuring the new PDP meets power source criteria

The Ministry of Industry and Trade was allotted 10 years to reinterpret solar data in the Power Development Plan VIII, yet delays continue to plague it. Van Nguyen of VIR sat down with Dr. Ngo Duc Lam, former deputy director of the Institute of Energy, about the current situation.
wind survey snags concern developers

Wind survey snags concern developers

Offshore wind prospects in Vietnam are seeking stability as applications for project field surveys and wind assessments are being postponed, with developers waiting for a decree amendment on the use of marine resources.
assessing the dual features of nations energy plan and pdp8

Assessing the dual features of nation’s energy plan and PDP8

Vietnam’s immediate prime concern is to conclude its energy plans and establish a blueprint for sustainable growth. The Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology’s Dr. Bui Huy Phung, a former member of the Power Development Plan VII (PDP7) Appraisal Council, responded to VIR’s Hai Van on this topic.
vietnam fosters shift to renewable energy

Vietnam fosters shift to renewable energy

With an emphasis on sustainable power, the Vietnamese government has enacted several procedures and regulations to foster an equitable energy transition.
newest draft of power development plan viii comes with several highlights

Newest draft of Power Development Plan VIII comes with several highlights

Stakeholders expect the latest draft of the Power Development Plan VIII (PDP 8) to be soon approved, paving the way to kick-start fresh investment projects in the power sector.
potential of acquisition of offshore wind technology in vietnam

Potential of acquisition of offshore wind technology in Vietnam

Wind power is increasingly important as countries embrace their sustainable development journeys. Henri Wasnick, renewable energy advisor for GIZ Energy’s Support Programme (German Cooperation), digs into what Vietnam should do to achieve the country’s energy mix target in the shortest possible time.
prime minister hosts meeting to complete pdp8

Prime minister hosts meeting to complete PDP8

On September 28, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh will work with leaders from many ministries and enterprises to discuss the National Power Development Plan VIII (PDP8).
developers expect smoother lng policy planning

Developers expect smoother LNG policy planning

The government has asked the Ministry of Industry and Trade to clarify the planning data and feasibility of liquefied natural gas power development towards 2030, which has set a target of almost 24,000MW, accounting for 16.4 per cent of the total power source in the nation’s draft master power plan.
us partners interested in vietnams energy development orientations

US partners interested in Vietnam’s energy development orientations

Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien on May 11 (local time) accompanied Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh in many activities in the US, including meetings with US partners operating in the field of energy.
securing long term interests of vietnam in energy transition

Securing long-term interests of Vietnam in energy transition

The government has taken a step-by-step approach that includes comments and discussions with Vietnam Business Forum’s Power and Energy Working Group and other private sector power and energy organisations. Based on the November draft, meetings, and follow-up requests for comments, we have the Power Development Plan VIII (PDP8) that is addressing the country’s economic, environmental, and social needs in line with international climate agreements.
investors of hai lang power plant urges retaining original schedule

Investors of Hai Lang power plant urges retaining original schedule

The group of investors of the first phase of the Hai Lang power plant insists to start commercial operations in 2026-2027, instead of 2040 as mentioned in the draft Power Development Plan VIII (PDP8).