green energy

Rice husks: From waste to new green energy

October 21, 2021 | 18:55

Intensive efforts are underway to promote the sustainable use of rice husks and other biomass resources for electricity and heat production throughout Vietnam.

Green energy - core value for sustainable development

September 15, 2021 | 08:00

Green energy certification is emerging as an indispensable factor for comprehensive and modern sustainable development.

Iberdrola buys renewable energy assets in Vietnam

July 22, 2021 | 16:29

Iberdrola, one of the largest global energy companies, has acquired renewable energy assets in Vietnam from German SOWITEC Group.

Climate summit highlights urgency of sustainable action

June 10, 2021 | 17:55

Vietnam has reaffirmed its commitment to reducing emissions and increasing support for green energy towards climate recovery and, to restoring its economy in a resilient and sustainable manner.

DPPA pilot to prompt low-carbon adoption

May 12, 2021 | 14:00

Vietnam’s much-awaited direct power purchase agreement pilot will be an effective tool for global companies to meet their sustainability commitments, but it remains to be seen how Vietnam can meet the green energy demand from global businesses.

Banpu reveals green business plan strategy

April 26, 2021 | 09:19

Leading global energy provider Banpu Pcl. has kicked off its 5-year business plan to drive a greener and smarter strategy forward by leveraging technology and digital tools across the organisation, accelerating the growth and transition towards green energy to embrace future trends.

First-of-its-kind clean energy investment initiative for Southeast Asia

July 01, 2020 | 15:12

Major global philanthropic organisations are this week launching a first-of-its-kind high risk philanthropic funding initiative aimed at crowding in more than $2.5 billion of private investments for clean energy projects in Southeast Asia.

AboitizPower terminates wind farm purchase deal in Vietnam

April 03, 2020 | 22:54

Aboitiz Power will terminate its planned acquisition of Vietnam’s Mekong Wind due to a condition precedent being unmet by the agreed longstop date.

Largest wind turbines in Asia to power Vietnam

March 28, 2020 | 08:46

GE’s Cypress wind turbines will be the largest rotor diameter for an onshore project in Asia and will be the first to be transported in two pieces to the site.

Investors show growing appetite for LNG power projects

March 20, 2020 | 16:25

Sizeable liquefied natural gas-fired power projects have been in the development pipeline in the past year as a way to replenish national power sources.

Banpu Group makes its debut in Vietnam’s green energy sector

March 19, 2020 | 08:00

As one of Asia’s fastest-growing economies with a high demand for electricity, Vietnam is in the sights of investors from abroad. Banpu Group CEO Somruedee Chaimongkol outlined to VIR’s Nguyen Thu the firm’s ambition to expand its portfolio and create a greener and smarter strategy.