powering vietnams green growth with new power plan

Powering Vietnam’s green growth with new power plan

Vietnam’s recently approved energy policy serves as a pivotal element in its journey towards achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, with the power sector shouldering the responsibility of eliminating approximately two-thirds of the country’s total greenhouse gas emissions. Philipp Munzinger, director of the German Development’s Agency’s Energy Support Programme, gave his viewpoints on the plan and suggestions to help Vietnam realise its ambitions.
tt group kogas and sk es forge collaboration on lng and hydrogen projects

T&T Group, KOGAS, and SK E&S forge collaboration on LNG and hydrogen projects

A partnership between T&T Group, Korea Gas Corporation (KOGAS), and SK E&S is paving the way for joint initiatives on liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure, nationwide supply chains, and hydrogen production, contributing to Vietnam's energy transition and sustainable development goals.
energy sector co2 emissions hit record in 2022 study

Energy sector CO2 emissions hit record in 2022: study

Global energy sector carbon dioxide emissions hit a record peak last year counter to Paris commitments, a key study warned Monday, and highlighted the "worst ever" impacts of climate change.
vietnams biomass potential

Vietnam's biomass potential

Le Thi Thoa, team leader of the Climate Protection through the Sustainable Bioenergy Markets in Vietnam (BEM) Project, overseen by the German Development Agency (GIZ), spoke with VIR's Hai Van on some important issues.
roks group eyes eco friendly energy market in vietnam

RoK’s group eyes eco-friendly energy market in Vietnam

The Republic of Korea’s Doosan Group said it is eyeing to expand eco-friendly energy investment in Vietnam as one of the future strategies that it is aiming at the potential clean energy market in the Southeast Asian country.
jetro believes in enticing prospects for quang binh

JETRO believes in enticing prospects for Quang Binh

The Japan External Trade Organization highly appreciates the strengths and promising land of Quang Binh province for projects in areas like renewable energy, tourism, and manufacturing.
korean investors paying more attention to quang binh

Korean investors paying more attention to Quang Binh

Many South Korean investors are looking for investment opportunities in the central province of Quang Binh in terms of energy, trade, and tourism.
vinacapital and gs energy partner with kexim in long an lng power plant projects

VinaCapital and GS Energy Partner with KEXIM in Long An LNG power plant projects

Vinacapital, an asset management group in Vietnam, and GS Energy, a South Korean company, have inked an MoU with Export-Import Bank of Korea (KEXIM) to facilitate the financial development of the Long An I and II liquefied natural gas power plant projects.
industry and energy lead focus for quang binh growth

Industry and energy lead focus for Quang Binh growth

Quang Binh has identified industrial development as a game changer for the central province, enticing investment into power production, renewable energy, and processing and manufacturing.
reorganisation in hand for 2023s electricity supply

Reorganisation in hand for 2023’s electricity supply

Vietnam can only reduce demand and alleviate the current electricity shortage by utilising energy economically and efficiently, energy leaders are warning.
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.
moit aims to incentivise private solar energy for home and office

MoIT aims to incentivise private solar energy for home and office

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has submitted to the government a draft mechanism that promotes the growth of rooftop solar power installed in homes and offices for private-use. Rooftop solar power for private use will be exempt from certain business and operation licences, and may be eligible for interest rate, tax, and fee incentives.
national grid power project to meet con dao islands energy needs

National grid power project to meet Con Dao Island's energy needs

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has approved an investment plan, funded by Group A public investment, to construct a new 110kV transmission line from the 220kV Vinh Chau substation in Soc Trang province to the 110/22kV Con Dao substation to supply electricity from the national grid to Con Dao Island.
vndirect explains large exposure to trung nam bond

VNDirect explains large exposure to Trung Nam bond

VNDirect, under scrutiny for its substantial exposure to Trung Nam, has clarified the reasons behind its significant investment while addressing the mounting risks and apprehensions of investors.
cme solar and sumitomo forestry sign agreement to promote rooftop solar

CME Solar and Sumitomo Forestry sign agreement to promote rooftop solar

CME Solar JSC, the leading renewable energy company in Vietnam, on June 13, signed a joint venture agreement with Sumitomo Forestry Corporation (Japan) to expand and develop the rooftop solar market to promote the application of clean energy solutions across Vietnam.