coal power

German emissions at 70-year low as coal use drops

January 05, 2024 | 10:21

German emissions were at their lowest point in around 70 years as Europe's largest economy managed to reduce its dependence on coal faster than expected, a study published Thursday showed.

MoIT steadfast in aim to ensure coal switch

October 27, 2023 | 17:13

The Ministry of Industry and Trade will wield an iron fist on delayed build-operate-transfer projects, giving a chance instead to ventures that switch from coal.

Coal supply moves shoring up generation of power

September 28, 2023 | 16:17

As Vietnam faces the prospect of a coal shortage and the challenges of securing supply, more actions are needed to ensure a long-term coal supply for power generation.

Coal still with part to play in energy mix

May 31, 2023 | 12:29

In light of the possibility of electricity scarcity, Vietnam is aware of the continuing usefulness of coal as an energy resource, according to industry insiders.

New version of ASEAN taxonomy hoped to help with coal phase-out

April 04, 2023 | 13:00

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has recently launched the second version of its taxonomy for sustainable finance, expected to help the region unlock financing for coal phase-outs.

Coal groups contend with new era

January 11, 2023 | 15:42

Vietnam is being urged to demonstrate that economic development will not depend on the use of fossil fuels like coal.

New balance required in exploitation of fossil fuels

December 16, 2022 | 10:06

With global challenges on climate change as well as international commitments on emission reduction, Vietnam will require a strategy to effectively use coal power and follow suit with its goals.

Vietnam to cut gas power capacity in electricity development plan

September 19, 2022 | 10:31

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has been told to finalise the National Power Development Plan VIII (PDP VIII) for 2021-2030 with a vision to 2045, focusing on reducing coal power plants.

Coal power balance back on the agenda

July 17, 2022 | 12:49

Following global tensions and heatwaves in its metropolises, Vietnam is becoming more ravenous for energy by the day, demanding not just sufficient but also sustainable solutions against the backdrop of its zero emissions targets.

Ensuring energy security vital during coal upheaval

January 13, 2022 | 14:00

As Indonesia unexpectedly decided to ban coal exports for the month, Vietnam’s power generators fear fuel shortages. VIR’s Van Nguyen spoke with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Canh Nam from the Vietnam Energy Association about the ban and how it will affect the nation’s power supply.