12-09-2022 09:33
The consortium of VinaCapital Group and EDF Renewables proposed surveying four locations to implement an offshore wind power project in Ba Ria - Vung Tau province with a total project investment of about $13 billion and a capacity of 3,000MW.
27-08-2022 09:08
The long-awaited Power Development Plan VIII is set to target the development of about 7GW of offshore wind power in Vietnam. However, both investors and localities are waiting for a clearer roadmap.
23-07-2022 15:18
The Vietnam Administration of Seas and Islands on July 22 held a hybrid consultation to seek advice on promoting the exploitation of offshore wind power.
23-06-2022 21:22
On June 22, Australian Corio Generation has signed an agreement with FECON, a leading Vietnamese construction and infrastructure group for a proposed 500MW offshore wind farm in Ba Ria in Vung Tau province.
23-06-2022 14:50
Developers and investors are asking for incentives for the first step instead of a bidding mechanism to develop offshore wind power projects in Vietnam, in order to reach the target of 7GW of offshore wind power by 2030.
17-06-2022 10:44
While Vietnam plans a 7,000MW of offshore wind power by 2030, most of wind farm investors shared their concern about the bidding mechanism for the industry in a recent energy workshop in Hanoi.
11-06-2022 19:37
Bringing together authorities and investors in a transparent manner on appropriate risk-sharing and design of a conducive regulatory framework are considered vital activities for developing new industries for offshore wind, attendees heard at the launch of a new national energy report.
03-06-2022 14:35
The Danish Embassy in Vietnam and the Electricity and Renewable Energy Authority under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) jointly held a conference in Hanoi on June 2 to discuss measures to promote the development of offshore wind power in Vietnam.
19-05-2022 18:32
The official opening of a representative office in Hanoi by Equinor demonstrates the ambition of Norway’s largest energy company in Vietnam, which boasts huge potential for offshore wind development. Jens Olaf Økland, Equinor’s senior vice president, discussed with VIR’s Bich Thuy the group’s upcoming plans in the region.
24-04-2022 14:00
The Philippines has released its offshore wind power roadmap, in which two scenarios are outlined for the development of the country’s wind power industry.
09-03-2022 21:16
With over 3,200km of coastline, Vietnam has huge potential for offshore wind power ventures. Stuart Livesey, senior director and head of Copenhagen Offshore Partners in Vietnam, explained to VIR about Vietnam’s wind power market and how the project he is involved in will contribute towards shaping the country’s offshore wind sector.
04-03-2022 11:52
Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh told the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) to reduce the solar capacity and increase offshore wind power in the draft Power Master Plan VIII.
01-02-2022 11:24
With over 3,200km of coastline, Vietnam has huge potential for offshore wind power ventures. Stuart Livesey, senior director and head of Copenhagen Offshore Partners in Vietnam, explained to VIR’s Phuong Thu about Vietnam’s wind power market and how the project he is involved in will contribute towards shaping the country’s offshore wind sector.
26-01-2022 17:05
The World Bank has recommended 20 actions that address three priority areas for Vietnam’s successful offshore wind industry.
22-12-2021 08:55
Offshore wind power is poised to become a key pillar of the nation’s energy transition, and its rapid development is imperative for Vietnam’s net emissions reduction. However, issues remain with policy frameworks and grid capacity.