Category: Vietnam

Vietnam prepares for first offshore wind power project to begin in 2027 It will take at least three years to build an offshore wind farm and put it into operation, which means that construction of the wind farm needs to begin in 2027. Under the eighth national power development plan for 2021-2030 (Plan 8) which […]

Leader Energy signs landmark agreement for Cambodia’s first 150 MW wind power plant, in Mondulkiri province Leader Energy has taken a significant step in transforming Cambodia’s renewable energy landscape by signing an Implementation Agreement (IA) with the Ministry of Mines and Energy for a 150 MW wind farm. This project marks Leader Energy’s inaugural venture […]

Vietnam approves $67bn high-speed 1,541km North-South rail megaproject Government says 1,541km North-South line will further support economic growth Vietnam will start building a $67-billion high-speed rail network to connect its northern and southern regions in 2027, as the government plans major infrastructure projects to support its economic growth ambitions. The National Assembly on Saturday approved […]

Thailand’s BCPG gains B4.5bn shares in 2 Vietnam wind farms in Gia Lai province BCPG Plc, the renewable power generation arm of energy conglomerate Bangchak Corporation Plc, is expanding its business in Southeast Asia by purchasing shares worth 4.5 billion baht in two wind farms in Vietnam. The two wind power projects, both located in […]

Vietnam says its coal-fired power plants to operate at high levels next year Coal-fired power plants in Vietnam are expected to operate at high levels next year to meet the country’s rising demand for electricity, the government said on Monday. Most of the coal-fired power plants will operate for 6,400-6,500 hours in the year, the […]

UAE’s NMDC Group, Vingroup partner for coastal protection in Vietnam The projects are expected to generate thousands of jobs for local communities, driving economic growth in Vietnam’s coastal regions and providing substantial social benefits Abu Dhabi-based NMDC Group has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Vingroup, one of Vietnam’s largest private conglomerates, to undertake […]

Germany’s PNE seeks Vietnam partners for $4.6 bln offshore wind power project Germany-based wind energy developer PNE AG is seeking “sustainable partners” in Vietnam to deploy the $4.6 billion Hon Trau offshore wind power project in the central coastal province of Binh Dinh. PNE executive vice president Thorsten Fastenau made recommendations related to the task […]

Vietnam invites big Chinese firm to help build $67bn North-South Railway Nguyen Ngoc Canh is vice chair of Vietnam’s public investment fund (CMSC) Vietnam has asked China’s biggest contractor to help build its North-South railway, an epic infrastructure scheme that is expected to lay 1,700km of high-speed track at a cost of $67.3bn. The invitation […]

German energy firm PNE eyes $4.5B wind power project in Vietnam Germany’s energy firm PNE is studying the possibility of developing a $4.5 billion offshore wind power project in central Vietnam. The company, with 25 years of experience developing onshore and offshore wind power projects, wants to build a 2,000-megawatt plant in three phases, its […]

Vietnam to amend national power plan to include nuclear energy HANOI – Vietnam will amend its national power development plan, known as PDP8, to include options for nuclear energy and hydrogen, the Minister of Industry and Trade said on Monday. The PDP8 will be amended in a way to also add more renewables to the mix, including solar […]