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Credit contracts worth $634 million signed to implement 500kV transmission line

The National Power Transmission Corporation has signed credit contracts worth over 15.6 trillion VND (634 million USD) with five banks to implement projects to build the 500kV circuit 3 transmission line section from Quang Trach to Pho Noi.

US group to sell its capital in Mong Duong 2 thermo power project

Deciding to totally divest from Mong Duong 2 thermal power project in Quang Ninh province, AES, the US-based energy corporation, said it wants to turn its low-emission goal into reality.

Fuel imports put electricity prices under pressure

A number of countries, including Vietnam, have been facing sharp coal, oil and gas price increases over the last two years.

Electricity industry faces diminished performance in Q3

The electricity industry faces diminished performance in Q3 as profits plummet due to the struggles of hydropower and thermal power businesses.

Vietnamese power grid seeks nearly US$135 billion investment by 2030

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has officially submitted a draft plan to the Government to implement the National Power Development Plan VIII, which outlines the need of substantial investments worth US$134.7 billion by 2030.

MoIT steadfast in aim to ensure coal switch

The Ministry of Industry and Trade will wield an iron fist on delayed build-operate-transfer projects, giving a chance instead to ventures that switch from coal.

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.

Coal-fired to gas-fired power generation helps ensure energy security

The successful conversion of coal power projects to liquefied natural gas (LNG) is necessary to ensure energy security and help Vietnam achieve its goal of net-zero emissions by 2050, said industry experts and insiders.

Vietnam, EU, UK discuss implementation of energy transition partnership

Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Sinh Nhat Tan had a working session with the EU delegation to Vietnam and the British Embassy in Hanoi on October 3 to discuss the implementation of the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP).

EVN's losses mainly attributed to high input prices

High input prices were a major contributor to Vietnam Electricity (EVN)'s financial loss, according to the Department of Electricity Regulatory under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).

Vietnam considers using ‘energy of the future’ instead of coke, petroleum

With the use of hydrogen, a new energy carrier, coke and petroleum products will be replaced, thus helping ease CO2 emissions.

Renewable energy companies report lower earnings, burdened with bond debts

Renewable energy companies have recorded declining earnings results, partly due to burdens on corporate bond payment.

Vietnam requires US$135 billion for power sources by 2023

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has proposed a plan to implement the National Power Development Plan VIII, which outlines the need of substantial investments worth US$134.7 billion in the country’s electricity sector by 2023.

Different renewable power prices across regions expected

The pricing for new solar energy projects may differ based on the solar radiation intensity specific to each region across the country.

EVN okays proposed quarterly electricity tariff adjustment

Vietnam Electricity Group (EVN) has endorsed a proposal for a new electricity tariff adjustment mechanism.

VN's power plan lacks mechanisms to attract private investors

There are still issues to be resolved with the recently approved National Power Development Plan 8 (PDP8), namely how to attract and encourage private investors, including green financing from foreign financial institutions.

Power Development Plan 8 sets out roadmap for VN’s renewable energy goals

The long-anticipated Power Development Plan 8 (PDP8) for 2021-2030, with a vision to 2050, which was released in May, sets out a roadmap for Viet Nam’s long-term renewable energy goals.

Coal-fired thermopower generates 50% of output, reservoir water level still low

Electricity of Vietnam (EVN) has reported that electricity from coal-fired power plants has accounted for 50 percent of the total output of the entire system.

National energy master plan for 2021-2030 approved

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has freshly signed a decision to approve the national energy master plan for the 2021-2030 period, with a vision to 2050.

Vietnam's 15 renewable energy transition projects generate 154 million kWh

In a significant stride towards renewable energy adoption, 15 transitional renewable energy projects have contributed approximately 154 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity.