14-06-2023 15:46
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.
12-06-2023 18:20
The European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) wrote a letter to the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) to propose a series of short- and long-term measures designed to alleviate the effects of the ongoing power shortages.
12-06-2023 13:52
In the event that power shortages in the northern region of Vietnam continue for an extended period of time, the operation of the power grid will be significantly hampered.
09-06-2023 11:50
Water flows have dropped to the point that 11 hydropower plants have to stop generating to ensure safety, causing a shortage of about 5,000MW in the north.
08-06-2023 15:56
The northern region is facing the risk of power shortage at almost every point of time each day, according to Tran Viet Hoa, head of the Electricity Regulatory Authority of Vietnam under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).
08-06-2023 09:55
The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has warned that the northern power grid faces a shortfall of approximately 4,350MW. It has a median daily generation of approximately 30.9 million kWh; however, the largest daily output can reach 50.8 million kWh.
07-06-2023 16:58
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has requested that the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) conduct a thorough examination and assessment of the electricity supply situation by June 10. The PM believes it is particularly necessary to evaluate emerging factors to improve the efficacy and productivity of Electricity of Vietnam (EVN) and to devise proactive and expeditious response scenarios.
07-06-2023 15:16
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered drastic measures to ensure electricity supply in this dry season and the coming time.
07-06-2023 10:35
The North-South 500kV transmission line plays an important role in ensuring electricity for the northern region as the power supply is limited, the water falling into the hydropower reservoirs is exhausted, much of the lake water evaporates, and the electricity demand in the hot season skyrockets.
05-06-2023 17:17
According to Electricity of Vietnam's (EVN) plan to disconnect power on June 5, a number of enterprises, commercial establishments, and residential areas will lose power at specific times.
04-06-2023 10:00
PetroVietnam is approved to take over the two gas-fired power projects from EVN: O Mon III and IV.
02-06-2023 17:34
According to Vietnam's new electricity strategy, the objective is to ensure the overall capacity of offshore wind power reaches 6 GW by 2030 and 7-9GW by 2050. This will assure energy safety as well as meet the rising needs of the whole nation, in pace with its socioeconomic development.
31-05-2023 12:18
Vietnam intends to boost its imports of electricity from Laos and China in order to avoid an electricity shortfall this summer.
26-05-2023 20:15
EVN considers that the 3 per cent rise in electricity prices enacted at the start of May 2023 has not been sufficient to cover its costs. The energy provider is seeking permission to adjust the price from September 1 to counterbalance the additional expense incurred from high input costs to ensure the company's financial stability.
26-05-2023 20:13
The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has issued a document requesting Vietnam Electricity (EVN) reach agreement with investors on a transitory price for energy produced by photovoltaic and transitional wind power plants by May 27.