fossil fuels

JETP a crucial step for Vietnam’s climate ambitions

December 14, 2023 | 15:15

Almost one year ago, the Vietnamese government agreed on a Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) to facilitate the transition away from fossil fuels towards cleaner forms of energy.

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.

Norway’s world-class expertise in supporting the energy transition

December 30, 2021 | 11:55

In announcing new net-zero targets by 2050 in November, Vietnam will take stronger measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by transitioning from fossil fuels. Norwegian Ambassador to Vietnam Grete Løchen told VIR’s Bich Thuy how Vietnam can achieve these targets with lessons from her nation.

Coal conundrum ahead forces Vietnam to rethink priorities

July 09, 2021 | 09:00

While the pressure on the environment and issues like climate change are increasing, it remains difficult for Vietnamese companies and the government to turn away from fossil fuels completely.

Full steam ahead for LNG capacities to omit other fossil fuels? 1

March 03, 2021 | 14:00

With its rapid development, Vietnam’s hunger for reliable and sustainable energy sources grows daily. Thus, the country is making efforts to develop thermal gas power sources to diversify its portfolio, which could be a challenging task as there are currently insufficient supplies within its territory.

Planned fossil fuel output swamps Paris climate goals

November 21, 2019 | 09:48

Oil, gas and coal output already planned or in the pipeline will overwhelm efforts to cap global warming at levels consistent with a liveable planet, the UN and leading research groups warned on Wednesday (Nov 20).