Vietnam seeks to export offshore wind power to Singapore
Vietnam and Singapore recently discussed a plan whereby Vietnam will export offshore wind power to the island nation, according to the outcomes of talks on Tuesday between Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son and his Singaporean counterpart Vivian Balakrishnan.
Vietnam’s big bet on LNG may not ease its power crisis
HANOI, July 17 (Reuters) – Vietnam received its first shipment of liquefied natural gas this month, a milestone for the energy-hungry country, but various hurdles mean it could take years for imported gas to ease the country’s long-running power shortages.
Sustainable development – an indispensable choice for businesses
Promoting the development of the circular economy is an indispensable choice for businesses to step closer to sustainability, attendees were told at a conference on sustainable development held in HCM City last week.
Unbalanced operations, slow investment in grids blamed for Vietnam’s power outages: ministry
Vietnam’s state utility EVN’s unbalanced operations and slow investment in power sources and grids contributed to abrupt power outages recently, local media reported on Thursday.
Everpia launch the first green building factory in Vietnam
Lee Jae Eun, CEO of Everpia said, “Our Giang Dien plant is an important milestone for the next chapter of Everpia, as we aim to become a cornerstone of the economy.” The Korean firm, primarily a supplier of bedding materials, has been listed as one of the Top 100 Sustainable Development Enterprises in Vietnam for […]
EVN’s operational breaches behind persistent power cuts in the North: probe
Việt Nam Electricity (EVN)’s unbalanced operations and slow investment in power sources and grids caused power shortages in the dry season, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) announced on Wednesday.
Solar Power May Break Through the Electricity Bottleneck as Vietnam is Suffering Its Worst Power Shortage
According to an authoritative media, since May, continuously refreshing temperature records have left Vietnam in a severe power shortage. The prolonged high temperature exacerbates coal shortages, depleted reservoirs, and failure of old power plants. As a result, industrial parks and households are experiencing rolling blackouts and extended power outages.
Coal supply for thermal power plants to increase by 10-15%
Hanoi (VNS/VNA) – The Vietnam Coal and Mineral Industries Group (Vinacomin) and Dong Bac Corporation strive to supply about 48.35 million tonnes of coal for thermal power plants, an increase of about 10-15% compared to 2022.
Vietnam ranks 28th globally in green building construction
With over 250 LEED-certified buildings constructed in the last decade, Vietnam is increasingly demonstrating the relevance of “green” aspect in construction. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is the most widely used green rating system in the world, and is administered by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
Vietnam and Australia boost energy transition cooperation
Vietnam and Australia are expected to increase cooperation in energy transition and climate change adaptation in the coming time.