07-12-2021 15:31
Ninh Thuan, Binh Thuan, Quang Ninh, and Thai Binh provinces have recently sent proposals to the Ministry of Industry and Trade to add a series of wind and solar power projects to the National Power Development Plan VIII (PDP8).
01-12-2021 08:00
After outlining its goals to go greener as the world tackles climate change together, Vietnam is sending a signal to investors to embrace renewables, especially offshore wind. However, such investors await the details of exactly which energy sources will be favoured by the long-awaited Power Development Plan VIII (PDP8).
16-11-2021 16:51
Quang Tri is proposing the government to adjust the operation schedule for the $2.35 billion Hai Lang LNG power plant, set in the draft of National Power Development Plan VIII (PDP8).
16-09-2021 12:19
Ninh Thuan People’s Committee has just sent a document seeking the prime minister's approval to supersede 4,600MW nuclear power approved in the national Power Development Plan (PDP) VII with liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the updated PDP8.
26-05-2021 18:41
The past 12 months have been a period of intense activity for Vietnam’s power sector. The planning process surrounding the Power Development Master Plan for 2021-2030 with a vision to 2045 (PDP8) has dominated headlines as project sponsors have scoured the country to confirm business partners, project sites, and potential allies in advance of a sign off from top government officials that was expected at the end of March.
03-05-2021 18:18
The Ministry of Industry and Trade has been asked to revise and adjust the Power Development Plan 8 to submit to the government in June.
10-04-2021 08:00
The latest draft of the country’s power development plan puts focus on renewable energy development – however, the Mekong Delta should see more attention in the development of renewables to protect its assets in the long run.
07-04-2021 11:48
The Ministry of Industry and Trade has submitted the National Power Development Plan 8 for approval within this government tenure. Although the plan is designed flexibly, some experts pointed out possible inefficiencies and the risk of wasting financial resources.
20-03-2021 11:00
The third draft of the National Power Development Plan 8 (PDP8) is 843 pages thick but only nine of these cover financial issues, with an average mobilisation of $13 billion per year until 2045. The capital is allocated to power generation, transmission lines for gas, and wind power sources, among others.
20-03-2021 08:00
The progression of the country’s National Power Development Plan 8 is a particularly important task for Vietnam to mobilise the resources required to provide sufficient electricity and ensure overall energy security. However, after the publication of the plan’s third draft, several local institutions have criticised the set focus and have warned about entailing risks.