offshore developers frustrated at lack of pilot policy

Offshore developers frustrated at lack of pilot policy

There is still currently no legal avenue for foreign or domestic investors to take on offshore wind power pilots in Vietnam.
moit steadfast in aim to ensure coal switch

MoIT steadfast in aim to ensure coal switch

The Ministry of Industry and Trade will wield an iron fist on delayed build-operate-transfer projects, giving a chance instead to ventures that switch from coal.
vietnam to export low carbon electricity to singapore

Vietnam to export low-carbon electricity to Singapore

Vietnam will be exporting 1.2GW of low-carbon electricity, mostly from wind power, to Singapore.
energy behemoths set stage for new commitments

Energy behemoths set stage for new commitments

Major names in global energy are boosting interest in pumping money into offshore wind ventures in Vietnam in line with increasing net-zero ambitions.
thai group ratch scoops up 51 per cent of wind farm

Thai group Ratch scoops up 51 per cent of wind farm

Thailand's Ratch Group Public Co., Ltd. has bought a 51 per cent stake in the 29.7MW Ecowin wind power project in the Mekong Delta province of Ben Tre.
draft on new green power pricing structure expected in november

Draft on new green power pricing structure expected in November

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) is currently gathering data for a draft, expected in November, on the best approach to building a new pricing structure for solar and wind power.
japans eurus energy establishes regional base in vietnam

Japan’s Eurus Energy establishes regional base in Vietnam

Japanese wind power company Eurus Energy Holdings Corporation has established a new business entity in Vietnam, marking its first base for new development and investment in Southeast Asia.
malaysia eyes wave energy for electricity generation

Malaysia eyes wave energy for electricity generation

When one mentions renewable energy, the mind often jumps to familiar sources like solar energy, hydroelectric dams, and wind power. However, Malaysia is seeking measures to turn wave energy for electricity generation.
bac lieus wind power farm a must see destination for sunset lovers

Bac Lieu’s wind power farm: A must-see destination for sunset lovers

Bac Lieu leads the way in the Mekong Delta and around Vietnam in the development of offshore wind power projects. Visitors to the southern land can experience the stunning beauty of its wind power farm at sunset.
quang tri greenlights thanh an wind power to spearhead 74 million wind power project

Quang Tri greenlights Thanh An Wind Power to spearhead $74 million wind power project

In a stride towards expanding its renewable energy portfolio, Quang Tri People's Committee has green lit a second adjustment to the investment initiative for the Tan Hop wind power plant project, with the total investment approaching VND1.7 trillion (approximately $74 million).
from aspiration to reality for pdp8

From aspiration to reality for PDP8

Weeks after the Vietnamese prime minister approved the national power development plan for 2021-2030 (PDP8), Hanoi and other major northern cities of Vietnam experienced serious electricity supply crunch. The PDP8, which will shape the country’s power development in the next decade, would be a good start to find a solution. Ngoc Nguyen, counsel at Hogan Lovells International LLP, explores the aspirational development goals set by the government and how to resolve the situation.
hcmc proposes 6000mw can gio offshore wind power plant in pdp8

HCMC proposes 6,000MW Can Gio offshore wind power plant in PDP8

Ho Chi Minh City Department of Industry and Trade has put forth a proposal to incorporate the Can Gio offshore wind power plant, boasting a capacity of 6,000MW, into the forthcoming Power Development Plan VIII (PDP8).
marine planning a prerequisite for offshore investment plans

Marine planning a prerequisite for offshore investment plans

Vietnam may require a more active planning process and appropriate policies to reach its offshore wind capacity goal of 6GW by 2030.
clarity still to be obtained for offshore wind policy

Clarity still to be obtained for offshore wind policy

Marine survey licensing for offshore wind farms in Vietnam may be dealt with by the end of the third quarter. Dr. Du Van Toan, director of the Marine Resource Management and Research for the Vietnam Administration of Seas and Islands, under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, spoke with VIR’s Van Nguyen about the issues at hand.
localities pinning hopes on pdp8 to help beat the heat

Localities pinning hopes on PDP8 to help beat the heat

With clear evidence that Vietnam’s electricity structure is creaking under the current heat and grid overload, the Power Development Plan VIII contains the acute task of successfully implementing an equitable energy transition in association with smart grid construction and advanced power system management in line with a greener outlook.