Mitsubishi to build onshore wind farm in Laos to sell electricity to Vietnam

Mitsubishi to build onshore wind farm in Laos to sell electricity to Vietnam

Mitsubishi Corporation will build an onshore wind farm based in Laos, which could then sell electricity to Vietnam.
Debate intensifies on future of coal

Debate intensifies on future of coal

After one major South Korean coal-fired power financier decided last month to withdraw its participation in foreign markets in the sector, questions have arisen on the feasibility of planned coal-based ventures. However, several experts evaluate the move as a signal for Vietnam to step up the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energies.
Siemens shifts away from coal as it wins spin-off backing

Siemens shifts away from coal as it wins spin-off backing

German industrial giant Siemens on Thursday unveiled plans to set its energy subsidiary on the road towards a coal-power-free future, as it won backing from shareholders to spin off the unit.
Banpu enters Vietnamese power generation market

Banpu enters Vietnamese power generation market

Thailand’s Banpu Power Pcl. is cementing its footprint in Vietnam, taking the view that the country is a more promising investment destination.
Australia, China deny ban on coal imports amid tensions

Australia, China deny ban on coal imports amid tensions

China and Australia on Friday (Feb 22) denied reports Australian coal was being blocked from entering the Asian country, with Canberra seeking to quell fears that worsening diplomatic tensions are damaging the nations' crucial trading relationship.
Vietnamese coal in a tight spot

Vietnamese coal in a tight spot

Coal is imported more and more, due to some coal thermal power plants are putting into opearation and imported coal is cheaper.
Vinacomin’s successful dig for coal tax relief

Vinacomin’s successful dig for coal tax relief

Vinacomin will enjoy export tax relief to save its business activity despite protests of some economic experts against the revision.
Tax cut will help Vinacomin maintain business: official

Tax cut will help Vinacomin maintain business: official

The Ministry of Industry and Trade proposes lowering the coal export tariff in a bid to help Vietnam National Coal and Mineral Industries Group (Vinacomin) survive the tough times and preserve its credit rating to take out soft loans.
Vinacomin calls for SOS

Vinacomin calls for SOS

State miner Vinacomin is seeking policy support to tackle growing coal inventory.
Obama, Romney tilt at windmills, wage coal wars

Obama, Romney tilt at windmills, wage coal wars

A feud over past and future energy fueled increasing bitterness in the fight between President Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney on Tuesday as both mined for votes in swing states.
Vinacomin wants coal export tax cut to avoid losses

Vinacomin wants coal export tax cut to avoid losses

The Vietnam National Coal, Mineral Industries Holding Corporation (Vinacomin) has petitioned the government to reduced the coal export tax from 20 to 10 per cent this year to help the corporation avoid further losses.
Vietmindo’s  BCC bad energy

Vietmindo’s BCC bad energy

An Indonesia-backed mining business cooperation contract is showing signs of violating contract terms with potential threat to national energy security.
Coal exports to fund Vinacomin: official

Coal exports to fund Vinacomin: official

Nguyen Khac Tho, deputy head of the General Department of Energy, told Tuoi Tre that state-run coal giant Vinacomin has to export coal in order to obtain capital for operation, despite the fact that the country will have to begin importing coal in 2015.
Coal industry seeks 15 bln for development by 2020

Coal industry seeks 15 bln for development by 2020

The coal industry needs investment of about VND317.74 trillion ($15.13 billion) to fulfill its development targets between now and 2020, said Nguyen Khac Tho, deputy director of the General Department of Energy.
Coal imports bring pointed questions

Coal imports bring pointed questions

Each year, Vietnam exports several dozen million tonnes of coal. However, Vietnam stepped into importing coal from 2011. National Council for Science and Technology Policy member Nguyen Dang Vang tells VIR why.
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