Singapore to import 1.2GW of low-carbon energy from Vietnam

Singapore to import 1.2GW of low-carbon energy from Vietnam

Singapore’s Energy Market Authority (EMA) on October 24 announced that it has given tentative approval for plans to import 1.2 gigawatts (GW) of primarily wind-generated electricity from Vietnam.
MoNRE finalises regulations for offshore surveys

MoNRE finalises regulations for offshore surveys

The unclear regulation related to offshore survey licences which is of the main obstacles for offshore wind projects now in Vietnam is likely to be removed.
Investors wait for wind power administration system

Investors wait for wind power administration system

Offshore wind offers a route to diversify the energy system in a cost-effective way, given the technology’s unmatched track record in driving down costs.
Offshore wind future in balance for Vietnam

Offshore wind future in balance for Vietnam

The long-awaited Power Development Plan VIII is set to target the development of about 7GW of offshore wind power in Vietnam. However, both investors and localities are waiting for a clearer roadmap.
Digitalisation drives efficiency and decision making in wind energy

Digitalisation drives efficiency and decision making in wind energy

Digitalisation is already playing a major role in the growth of wind energy, but it can still drive further improvements in operational efficiency, decision making, and cost efficiency – if it can overcome concerns around data sharing.
TNK-BP seeking to expand business

TNK-BP seeking to expand business

TNK-BP, a 50-50 joint venture between Russia’s Alfa-Access-Renova group and BP of the UK, entered Vietnam’s market in October 2011 after its acquisition of BP’s upstream assets in the country to reach out to international markets. TNK-BP senior vice president for international projects Boris Zilbermints and TNK Vietnam general director Hugh McIntosh tell VIR’s Bich Ngoc about their expansion plan, particularly in Vietnam.
Alstom inaugurates the ­world's largest offshore wind turbine

Alstom inaugurates the ­world's largest offshore wind turbine

Alstom yesterday inaugurated the largest offshore wind turbine in the world, at Carnet in the Loire-Atlantique.
US fund Blackstone plans two big German wind farms

US fund Blackstone plans two big German wind farms

The US investment fund Blackstone plans to invest several billion euros in German wind farms, as the biggest economy in Europe will need the energy when it abandons nuclear power by 2022.