Vietnam

Son La plant’s final generator to operate soon

Son La plant’s final generator to operate soon

Son La hydropower plant will increase its capacity to 2,400MW when it final generator starts service on September 20.

Vietnam's REE to boost power sector investment

Refrigeration Electrical Engineering Corporation will step up investment in hydropower and thermo-power companies, says the company's chairwoman and CEO, Nguyen Thi Mai Thanh.

Serious power shortage could cripple Vietnam

Vietnam's looming power shortage is expected to worsen despite a drop in demand.

Vietnam looks to the IAEA for guidance on nuclear power

Preparations are underway for the construction of Vietnam’s first nuclear power plant in central Ninh Thuan Province.

EVN to buy wind power in Bac Lieu

Cong Ly Construction-Trading-Tourism Co. will sell power from its wind power project in Bac Lieu Province to Vietnam Electricity Group at 7.8 U.S. cents per kWh.

Ho Chi Minh City warned against obsolete wind turbine imports

A wind power project in Can Gio using 1.5-MW wind turbines might be using outdated technology.

Laos hydropower plant to join Vietnam’s grid

The 260-MW Xekaman 3 hydropower plant in Laos will start operations in September and annually provide around 980 million kWh to Vietnam's power grid in Danang City.

Vietnam suffers capital shortage for power infrasturcture

Capital shortages for electricity infrastructure forced Electricity of Vietnam Group to increase power purchase from other sources.

Vietnam shuns local electricity for Chinese imports

Vietnam’s electricity importations from China have risen continuously this year despite availability of local power.

Haiphong City examines energy use of enterprises

An inspection team from Haiphong City examined 57 key energy enterprises, spreading over 11 districts of the city.

Vietnam ensures nuclear plant safety

Vietnam will utilize the latest technological to meet the highest possible safety standards for its first nuclear power plant.

Vietnam’s wind towers may face US anti-dumping rate

The U.S. Department of Commerce said that Vietnamese utility-scale wind towers has dumping margins of over 50%.

Rotor of Vietnamese plant’s last turbine installed

The rotor of the sixth and last turbine of the Son La hydroelectric power plant has been installed.

Vietnam power utility allowed to raise power price

The Government of Vietnam has allowed the Electricity of Vietnam Group to gradually raise the electricity price.

Small hydropower enterprises in Vietnam cry exploitation

Small hydropower enterprises in Vietnam complained that it is forced to sell power to Vietnam Electricity at low rates.

Vietnam needs $959M for urgent electricity projects

The Electricity of Vietnam has informed Deputy Premier Hoang Trung Hai that it needs US$959 million capital for urgent electricity projects.