Arduous path to LNG success
April 06, 2021 | 19:42
Vietnam has put a strong focus on LNG, which – though being a fossil fuel – promises to outrun coal with its higher cost efficiency and lower emissions.
GE highlights gas potential in low-carbon energy production
April 06, 2021 | 19:41
In its latest Whitepaper on energy transition builds, GE has reiterated its commitment to carbon neutrality in its operations by 2030.
Local consideration required in Vietnam’s energy advance
March 31, 2021 | 08:00
Solar power farms have been emerging across the nation, offering tremendous advantages for those who can utilise them on their farmland, as well as contributing to a more sustainable energy footprint that counteracts climate change.
LNG driving FDI picture so far in 2021 1
March 29, 2021 | 16:57
Vietnam is quickly becoming one of the most promising liquefied natural gas import markets in Asia, with major foreign players pouring billions of US dollars into the country this year.
New phase on horizon for solar power development
March 25, 2021 | 15:00
Vietnam, a rising star in Asia in solar power development, is to slash feed-in tariffs for rooftop solar installations this month, hoping to release some of the pressure on the national power grid that was exacerbated by the previous generous tariff that lasted until the end of December, as well as to prevent fraud for solar farming.
Adjusting to new energy methods in Ninh Thuan
March 24, 2021 | 18:32
The development of renewable energy is deemed necessary to generate benefits for all aspects of socioeconomic development.
Capital mobilisation query leads power plan analysis
March 20, 2021 | 11:00
The third draft of the National Power Development Plan 8 (PDP8) is 843 pages thick but only nine of these cover financial issues, with an average mobilisation of $13 billion per year until 2045.
PDP8 priorities and risks addressed
March 20, 2021 | 08:00
The progression of the country’s National Power Development Plan 8 is a particularly important task for Vietnam to mobilise the resources required to provide sufficient electricity and ensure overall energy security.
Showing ambition for offshore wind
March 12, 2021 | 08:00
Vietnam is now boasting great potential in offshore wind development which is attracting more investors. Liming Qiao, head of the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) Asia, told VIR’s Nguyen Thu about the challenges and regulatory needs for a true offshore wind sector in Vietnam.
Texas freeze creates energy mix debate
March 11, 2021 | 10:00
News of the Texas power crisis spread throughout Asia, where energy growth markets such as Vietnam are considering US liquefied natural gas imports as an alternative to coal-fired electricity generation.
LNG powering the future of energy
March 08, 2021 | 11:35
US-backed GE and partners have launched operations at Track 4A Power Plant in Malaysia, marking the very first commercial use of the former’s second-generation H-class gas turbines that are expected to widen the horizons of low-carbon energy production and accelerate the growth of liquefied natural gas in the global energy mix.
Malaysia's Tenaga makes foray into Vietnamese solar market
March 05, 2021 | 12:09
TNB Renewables Sdn., Bhd. will acquire 39 per cent in a 21.6MW project comprising of five rooftop solar plants in Vietnam from Singapore’s Sunseap Group.
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.
Shake-up for solar power investment
February 27, 2021 | 14:00
The Electricity and Renewable Energy Authority of Vietnam has submitted a report that requests approval of the prime minister’s draft decision on selection of investors for grid-connected solar power projects in Vietnam.
Apt solutions sought for local solar power
February 25, 2021 | 08:00
The year 2021 will be characterised by an even bigger challenge for the authorities and developers to standardise the quality level of rooftop installations in terms of compliance to construction law, electrical standards, and fire safety, and to match grid availability and local consumption after the Vietnamese rooftop solar market skyrocketed last year.
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