power plants

Wind power needs some tailwind

August 24, 2018 | 16:20

Despite the feed-in-tariff for wind power not being as high as for solar power, numerous investors still expressed willingness to develop projects.

MPI refuses to license Vung Ang 2 thermal power

July 07, 2018 | 17:52

MPI refused granting an investment registration certificate to Hong Kong investor OneEnergy Asia Limited to develop the Vung Ang 2 thermal power plant.

Foreign loans in Vinh Tan 4 expansion may get government guarantee

July 05, 2018 | 10:54

The government’s approval to guarantee the foreign loans for the expansion project of Vinh Tan 4 thermal power plant will accelerate project construction.

OneEnergy proposed as sole investor of Vung Ang 2 thermal power plant

June 05, 2018 | 12:17

Hong Kong investor OneEnergy Asia Limited's proposal is currently waiting for feedback from various ministries, based on which the PM will make his decision.

Nghi Son 2 thermal plant finally starts construction in second quarter

May 15, 2018 | 10:56

The construction of Nghi Son 2 thermal power plant will be kicked off by the end of this quarter, as the investor has mobilised most of the required capital.

Sunseap solar farm to be kicked off in mid-2018

May 01, 2018 | 11:11

Sunseap International expects to kick off the construction of a $150-million solar farm in mid-2018 to put it into commercial operation by June 2019.

PV Power to take over Nhon Trach 3 and 4 thermal power plants

April 26, 2018 | 12:04

PV Power will replace PetroVietnam as the investor of Nhon Trach 3 and 4 thermal power plants in Ong Keo Industrial Zone in the southern province of Dong Nai.

Hydropower burst spurs on EVN

December 29, 2012 | 08:17

A sharp hike in hydro-power price has helped Electricity of Vietnam (EVN), the nation’s sole power distributor, wrap up 2012 with a bang.

Alstom powers turbine plant

May 28, 2012 | 09:38

Alstom and Vietnam Electricity (EVN) recently announced a partnership to establish a state-of-the-art gas turbine reconditioning workshop in Ba Ria-Vung Tau province’s Phu My town.

Hydroelectric projects hurt mother nature

May 21, 2012 | 12:32

Vocal concern about serious natural ecosystem disruption has triggered calls for halting hydroelectric power plants construction in Vietnam.

PHI Group to enjoy EGAT power lift

April 02, 2012 | 09:23

US-based PHI Group will hook up with Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand to jump into energy projects in Vietnam.

Alstom wins €830 million contract

March 05, 2012 | 16:44

Alstom and its consortium partners have signed a contract worth €1 billion with Tanjung Bin Energy Issuer Bhd - the wholly owned subsidiary of Malakoff Corporation Berhad - to provide a 1,000 megawatt supercritical coal-fired power plant at Tanjung Bin, Johor, Malaysia.