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Vietnam aims for sustainable development with Power Development Plan VIII
The Power Development Plan for the 2021-2030 period, with a vision to 2050 (PDP VIII), is a particularly important plan that aims to ensure national energy security and provide adequate and stable electricity at reasonable prices for rapid and sustainable socio-economic development.PDP VIII is designed ...
All options on table for climate transition
Vietnam is now facing big pressure to carry out its energy transition in a greener manner, with the government advised to place high priority on limiting coal-fired power development while developing more renewable energy. Integrating fast-growing renewable energy capacity will require accelerating investments in the ...
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Offshore wind future in balance for Vietnam
The long-awaited Power Development Plan VIII is set to target the development of about 7GW of offshore wind power in Vietnam. However, both investors and localities are waiting for a clearer roadmap.In Vietnam’s north, there are now 22 registered projects with a total capacity of ...
Vietnam pushes for energy restructuring: official
Vietnam is determined to restruct its enegy sector, said Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Dang Hoang An at the 4th High-Level Meeting of the Vietnam Energy Partnership Group (VEPG) held in Hanoi on January 24.An important highlight of the function was the introduction of ...