The Vietnamese Government has reduced the preferential import tariff on liquefied natural gas (LNG), marking a key step in accelerating the country’s shift from fossil fuels to cleaner energy.
KCP Vietnam Industries Limited plans to expand its Sơn Hòa sugar plant to 15,000 tonnes per day and launch phase two of its 45MW, US$60 million KCP Phú Yên Biomass Power Plant.
The plan aims to fully meet domestic electricity demand, supporting national socio-economic development with an average annual GDP growth rate of around 10 per cent from 2026 to 2030, and 7.5 per cent from 2031 to 2050.
Out of a total $12 billion financial commitment for energy transition projects in Việt Nam, HSBC has so far executed transactions accounting for approximately 22 per cent.
Việt Nam''s hydrogen strategy sets an ambitious goal of producing 100,000 to 500,000 tonnes of green hydrogen annually by 2030, with a long-term target of 10 to 20 million tonnes per year by 2050.
The research and development of technology in Việt Nam''s wind and solar power sectors are being actively encouraged and supported, according to a recently issued government decree.
Covering an expected area of 15,000sq.m, the Vietnam ETE & Greenergy Expo 2025 will feature nearly 750 booths from over 500 companies of Việt Nam and countries with developed electric industries.
With much higher economic growth targets set for the future along with a strong commitment to achieve net zero emissions by the end of 2025, Việt Nam is seeing growing demand for electricity.
British energy company EnQuest announced on January 22 its acquisition of Harbour Energy’s operations in Việt Nam as part of its strategy to expand internationally.
To attract investments in offshore wind power, the ministry proposed an exemption of marine area use fees during construction and a 50 per cent reduction in fees for the 12 years after operations begin.