offshore wind power

Investors wait for wind power administration system

September 19, 2022 | 17:57

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.

Survey overlap potential irks wind power developers

September 14, 2022 | 09:00

Due to several legal pitfalls, conflicts may occur among wind power investors, both onshore and off, as they take part in surveying activities for their potential projects.

Offshore wind future in balance for Vietnam

August 27, 2022 | 09:08

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.

Meeting seeks ways to tap offshore wind power

July 23, 2022 | 15:18

The Vietnam Administration of Seas and Islands on July 22 held a hybrid consultation to seek advice on promoting the exploitation of offshore wind power.

Investors clamour for wind incentives

June 23, 2022 | 14:50

Developers and investors are asking for incentives for the first step instead of a bidding mechanism to develop offshore wind power projects in Vietnam, in order to reach the target of 7GW of offshore wind power by 2030.

Offshore wind power investors need better mechanism

June 17, 2022 | 10:44

While Vietnam plans a 7,000MW of offshore wind power by 2030, most of wind farm investors shared their concern about the bidding mechanism for the industry in a recent energy workshop in Hanoi.

Measures sought to facilitate offshore wind power development

June 03, 2022 | 14:35

The Danish Embassy in Vietnam and the Electricity and Renewable Energy Authority under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) jointly held a conference in Hanoi on June 2 to discuss measures to promote the development of offshore wind power in Vietnam.

Equinor reaffirms entry in Vietnam’s offshore wind

May 19, 2022 | 18:32

The official opening of a representative office in Hanoi by Equinor demonstrates the ambition of Norway’s largest energy company in Vietnam, which boasts huge potential for offshore wind development. Jens Olaf Økland, Equinor’s senior vice president, discussed with VIR’s Bich Thuy the group’s upcoming plans in the region.

Philippines unveils offshore wind power roadmap

April 24, 2022 | 14:00

The Philippines has released its offshore wind power roadmap, in which two scenarios are outlined for the development of the country’s wind power industry.

Contributing to Vietnam’s green energy shift (Emagazine)

March 09, 2022 | 21:16

With over 3,200km of coastline, Vietnam has huge potential for offshore wind power ventures. Stuart Livesey, senior director and head of Copenhagen Offshore Partners in Vietnam, explained to VIR about Vietnam’s wind power market and how the project he is involved in will contribute towards shaping the country’s offshore wind sector.

Obstacles should be removed to facilitate offshore wind power development: Experts

December 17, 2021 | 11:43

Offshore wind power is considered a promising field and able to replace renewable energy in Vietnam but the industry is rather new and it is difficult to implement offshore wind power projects, heard participants at a seminar held in Hanoi on December 16.

Vietnam eyes 4 GW offshore wind power capacity by 2030

November 24, 2021 | 13:19

Vietnam will increase offshore wind power capacity to 4 GW from 1 GW and onshore wind power capacity to nearly 17.34 GW from about 1.26 GW by 2030, according to the latest draft of the National Power Development Plan VIII.

Vietnam has substantial potential for offshore wind power: report

September 19, 2021 | 16:38

Vietnam’s offshore wind power has technical potential of about 160 GW, according to a national report on maritime and insular environment for 2016-2020.

Experts suggest raising proportion of offshore wind power in new power plan

March 11, 2021 | 10:49

Vietnam needs to increase the proportion of wind power, especially offshore wind power, in the total power capacity targeted in the National Power Development Plan for 2021-2030 with a vision to 2045 (Power Development Plan VIII), so as to attract more foreign investors in the field, according to businesses and experts.