abb to lead charge in vietnams ev market

ABB to lead charge in Vietnam's EV market

The development of the electric vehicle (EV) market in Vietnam, along with the development of a charging infrastructure, has been promoted as part of the national action programme for the transition to green energy since July last year. Wee Jin Lee, Asia-Pacific regional leader of ABB E-mobility, talks about how ABB can contribute to EV adoption in Vietnam.
addressing vietnams energy challenges with aeroderivative gas turbines

Addressing Vietnam's energy challenges with aeroderivative gas turbines

GE’s aeroderivative technology has the potential to help Vietnam advance its energy transition and drive decarbonisation across the power sector.
bcg energy hanwha energy agree new bond payment deadline

BCG Energy, Hanwha Energy agree new bond payment deadline

Vietnam's BCG Energy and its Singaporean partner Hanwha Energy have concluded a new timeline for the former to pay the latter part of an overdue bond.
burdens still to be tackled to ensure efficient dppa pilot

Burdens still to be tackled to ensure efficient DPPA pilot

Foreign investors have been closely monitoring a proposed pilot on the direct power purchase agreements in Vietnam, especially those with a long-term business strategy in renewable energy. However, the country’s limited mechanisms may mean the long-term goals will be difficult to attain.
legal due diligence and major red flags for energy projects

Legal due diligence and major red flags for energy projects

Mergers and acquisitions can play a critical role for the power sector to flourish with a boosted financial model for investors with distinct appetite. Vaibhav Saxena, lawyer at Vilaf, looks at existing assets, assets under construction, and planned projects that have a special purpose vehicle.
afd to continue supporting vietnams energy sector

AFD to continue supporting Vietnam's energy sector

Rémy Rioux, director general of AFD Group, visited Vietnam from February 17-18 to discuss energy transition.
pricing band to influence power tariffs across vietnam

Pricing band to influence power tariffs across Vietnam

As Vietnam will shortly unify, regulate, and implement a variety of new systems governing power pricing and electricity transmission, losses at state-run Electricity of Vietnam should be reduced while simultaneously ensuring a dependable energy supply for growth.
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.
fresh approaches sought for electricity transmission

Fresh approaches sought for electricity transmission

The plan to raise transmission tariffs for energy indicates that Vietnam must take further steps to alleviate system stress and entice private sector investment in transmission.
laos shifts gears on electric vehicle promotion

Laos shifts gears on electric vehicle promotion

Lao government has promoted electric vehicles which it hopes will help minimise fuel imports and ensure energy supply in the country.
singapore and vietnam ties on track

Singapore and Vietnam ties on track

Vietnam and Singapore are intensifying their bilateral ties in new fields, focusing on digital economy and innovation, infrastructure, and energy, which will help businesses in both economies to benefit from new forms of cooperation.
amazon scales renewable energy to fight climate change

Amazon scales renewable energy to fight climate change

On February 8, Amazon announced that in 2022 it grew its renewable energy capacity by 8.3GW through 133 new projects across 11 countries.
super energy group powers ahead with expansion

Super Energy Group powers ahead with expansion

Thailand’s Super Energy Group is demonstrating its commitment in the Vietnamese market through expanding investment and its portfolio.
how to sprint ahead in 2023s worldwide energy priorities

How to sprint ahead in 2023’s worldwide energy priorities

Private industry and governments must team up to make progress on two goals in parallel – growing access to electricity while decarbonising the energy, transportation, and industrial sectors. Roger Martella, chief sustainability officer at GE, explains how this will be possible.
155 billion in financing for green energy from just energy transition partnership

$15.5 billion in financing for green energy from Just Energy Transition Partnership

2023 could be an interesting year for Vietnam’s energy sector, as $15.5 billion of financing is set to be mobilised for Vietnam’s green energy transition through a recent energy partnership.