Energy

The depletion of fossil fuel sources such as coal, oil, and natural gas has made the rapid transition to new energy sources an urgent necessity to sustain growing demand.

The project focuses on providing expertise and practical lessons to assist Vietnam in its energy transition process.

(VEN) - Despite working under harsh conditions, referred to as “rain bags and fire pans,” Vietnam Electricity Group (EVN)’s workers across construction sites have overcome difficulties with flexibility, proactivity and creativity, crafting a Vietnamese miracle in the early 21st century.

The Vietnam Electricity (EVN) would like to remain the investor of new energy projects, including nuclear power plants in the central province of Ninh Thuan, said Director Nguyen Anh Tuan.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) will submit the revised National Power Development Plan VIII to the Prime Minister for approval by February 28, 2025, Deputy Minister Nguyen Hoang Long has said.

(VEN) - GreenYellow, the innovative turnkey energy company originating from France, is excited to announce its ambitious vision for 2025 as it continues to thrive in the Vietnamese market since its establishment in 2020. With a focus on sustainable energy solutions, Yoan Guyon, CCO of GreenYellow, talked about the transition to renewable energy in Vietnam especially in the C&I sector and enhancing energy efficiency.

Nuclear power is one of the priority areas where Canada and Vietnam can cooperate, and both sides have a good opportunity to share this technology and build nuclear reactors to provide their economies with clean, zero-emission energy, according to Jean Charest, former Deputy Prime Minister of Canada and former Premier of Québec.

The industry and trade sector should exert efforts to speed up the implementation of the revised Electricity Law and the policy on restarting the Ninh Thuan nuclear power project in the south-central province of the same name, Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son has said.

(VEN) - After over-seven-month construction, the 500kV Circuit-3 Quang Trach - Pho Noi power transmission line project, with its enormous workload, was completed on schedule, marking a milestone of the Vietnamese electricity sector in 2024.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has proposed incentives to attract investments in renewable energy projects in a draft decree on implementing the Law on Electricity, which has recently been made public for comments.

Two Vietnamese professors who are working in the US have offered insights into the potential and challenges of nuclear power development in Vietnam, recommending an approach centred on small-scale nuclear reactors as drawn from international practices.

Economists, industry experts and policymakers at the event highlighted several critical challenges facing the country’s energy sector and the urgent need for strategic reforms.

Vietnamese law-markers have approved the plan to resume the nuclear power project in the south – central province of Ninh Thuận after eight years of pause in an effort to ensure energy security while meeting Net Zero goal.

HÀ NỘI — Many experts in the field of nuclear energy believe that reviving the development of nuclear power is a correct policy.

The National Assembly approved the Government's proposal to restart the Ninh Thuan nuclear power project at its 8th working session on November 30.

Can Tho – Deputy Director of the Department of Industry and Trade of Can Tho city Huynh Thanh Su had a working session on November 28 with representatives from the China Gezhouba Group Corporation (CGGC), a member of the China Energy Engineering Group Co., Ltd. (CEEC), to discuss a proposal for cooperation in developing a waste-to-energy plant in the Mekong Delta locality.

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha emphasized Vietnam’s desire for Danish firms to increase investments in green energy development during his meetings with leaders of Denmark’s leading corporations and the Confederation of Danish Industry (DI) as part of his working tip to Denmark on November 25.

There is a huge potential for Việt Nam and the UK to enhance cooperation in clean energy, as both countries have set ambitious goals for carbon neutrality moving towards a sustainable future, experts have said.

Việt Nam Electricity (EVN), Việt Nam National Coal and Mineral Industries Holding Corporation Limited (TKV), and Đông Bắc Corporation have proposed solutions to secure sufficient coal for power generation as thermoelectricity is expected to rise significantly to meet 2025's socio-economic power demand.

Local residents expressed their hope that the project will be implemented with a clear, coordinated timeline and that it will bring transformative development to the province.

The MoIT also said that the development of nuclear power of any scale must align with the direction of the Party and the State, and all investments must comply with the Law on Atomic Energy.

The GE Vernova Foundation in collaboration with Asia Society for Social Improvement and Sustainable Transformation (ASSIST) and Electric Power University have announced a US$750,000 investment in the workforce supporting Việt Nam’s energy sector.

Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyễn Hồng Diên said accurate forecasts, careful preparations and flexible operations are needed to ensure adequate supply of electricity in 2025.

The northern province of Ha Giang has complex terrain and a sparsely populated community, which poses many challenges to infrastructure investment, particularly in bringing electricity to remote mountainous villages. However, thanks to the efforts of local authorities and the electricity sector, Ha Giang Province is gradually realising the goal of providing electricity to all highland villages.

The Vietnamese leader made the call at a reception for Saad bin Sherida Al Kaabi, Minister of State for Energy Affairs of Qatar and CEO of Qatar Energy - a state-owned oil and gas corporation in Qatar and one of the world's leading LNG producers.

The central province of Binh Dinh always create favourable conditions for investor to explore opportunities and invest in the locality, the provincial Party Secretary Ho Quoc Dung said during a working session with Helga Margarete Barth, German Ambassador to Vietnam, and representatives from the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Vietnam (AHK Vietnam), and PNE Group on October 30.

HÀ NỘI — The development of nuclear power plays an important role in achieving energy security and achieving net zero, but thorough study is needed to evaluate feasibility and ensure absolute safety, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyễn Sinh Nhật Tân said.

HCM CITY — The UK Government has always been a partner of Việt Nam in its energy transition, affirmed British Consul General in HCM City, Alexandra Smith.

HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam Electricity (EVN) expects the Government to allow it to implement new power generation projects to ensure stable and safe electricity supply to meet socio-economic development demand.

In a move to secure Vietnam's energy future, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Sinh Nhat Tan has underscored the urgent need to restore investment in and develop nuclear power, placing utmost importance on safety.