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Tag: energy
The Energy category covers oil, gas, renewables, and power generation, exploring production trends, infrastructure investment, geopolitical risks, and regulatory frameworks. It provides insights into market pricing, sustainability efforts, and foreign investment in energy projects, making it essential for businesses, policymakers, and investors tracking the energy sector.
Vietnam’s LPG imports surge 188 percent in March
Vietnam imported liquefied petroleum gases (LPG) worth US$183.18 million in March, rising 188.42 percent from February. Total imports for the year-to-date reached US$403.62 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s Revised Power Development Plan 8: A Missed Opportunity
Last week, the Government of Vietnam issued a Decision significantly revising the Power Development Plan 8 (PDP8). However, whereas this could have been an opportunity to redesign the PDP8 to align more closely with on-the-ground realities, this opportunity looks to have been missed.
Vietnam’s Wind Power Industry: Overview 2025
To fully realise its wind power potential, Vietnam will need to address several challenges, including regulatory uncertainties, grid infrastructure limitations, and financing hurdles. The transition from feed-in tariffs to a competitive bidding mechanism for new projects is expected to create a more stable and transparent investment environment, attracting both domestic and foreign investors.
Vietnam’s Solar Power Industry 2025: Policy Shifts, Growth, Challenges
Vietnam’s solar power industry has experienced rapid growth in recent years, driven by favourable government policies and increasing demand for renewable energy. With abundant solar potential due to its geographical location, the country has become a significant player in the Southeast Asian renewable energy market. However, regulatory uncertainty has become a key bug-bear for foreign firms and this has slowed the industries development.
Vietnam’s aluminium output up 6.6 percent year-on-year in March
Vietnam’s aluminium production reached 127,500 tons in March, slightly up from 123,800 tons in February. Cumulative output for the first quarter totalled 380,100 tons, showing a 9.0 percent increase compared to March 2024 and a 6.6 percent rise year-on-year, according to data from the General Statistics Office.
Vietnam’s fuel output rises 4.9 percent year-on-year in March
Vietnam’s gasoline and oil production reached 1,494,600 tons in March, up from 1,405,800 tons in February. Total output for the first quarter stood at 4,304,500 tons, representing a 28.0 percent increase compared to March 2024 and a 4.9 percent rise year-on-year, according to data from the General Statistics Office.
Vietnam’s electricity output up 4.5 percent year-on-year in Q1
Vietnam’s electricity production reached 28.1 billion kilowatt-hours in March, up from 23.0 billion kilowatt-hours in February. Total output for the first quarter reached 74.7 billion kilowatt-hours, reflecting a 6.4 percent increase compared to March 2024 and a 4.5 percent year-on-year rise, according to data from the General Statistics Office.
Vietnam’s natural gas output declines in March
Vietnam’s natural gas production reached 570.0 million cubic metres in March, up from 439.2 million cubic metres in February. Despite the monthly recovery, total output for the first quarter stood at 1.47 billion cubic metres, down 7.7 percent compared to March 2024 and 12.9 percent lower year-on-year, according to data from the General Statistics Office.
Vietnam’s crude oil exports edge up 4.01 percent in March
Vietnam’s crude oil exports rose by 4.01 percent in March compared to February, reaching US$128.48 million, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s crude oil output down 6.4 percent year-on-year in Q1
Vietnam’s crude oil extraction reached 700,000 tons in March, up from 607,500 tons in February. Total output for the first quarter stood at 1,960,400 tons, reflecting a 2.8 percent decline compared to March 2024 and a 6.4 percent drop year-on-year, according to data from the General Statistics Office.
Vietnam’s coal production sees steady performance in March
Vietnam’s coal production reached 4,216,800 tons in March, up from 4,075,200 tons in February. Total output for the first quarter stood at 11,731,700 tons, representing a slight 0.5 percent decline compared to March 2024 but a 3.8 percent increase year-on-year, according to data from the General Statistics Office.
Vietnam’s coal exports plunge by 71.94 percent in March
Vietnam’s coal exports fell sharply by 71.94 percent in March compared to February, totalling just US$4.54 million, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s crude oil imports decrease by 6.85 percent in March
Vietnam’s crude oil imports totalled US$749.65 million in March, marking a 6.85 percent decrease from February. Year-to-date (YTD) imports reached US$2.20 billion, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s petroleum product imports rose over 7 percent in March
Vietnam imported US$557.41 million worth of petroleum products in March, up 7.65 percent from February, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This brought the total value for the first three months of the year to US$1.66 billion.
Delays, legal hurdles, weak policy incentives holding back Vietnam waste-to-energy projects
Vietnam’s waste-to-energy (WtE) projects, widely seen as critical for addressing urban pollution and generating renewable energy, are hampered by administrative complexity, legal overlaps, and an uncompetitive pricing framework. Despite strong environmental potential, most projects take 5 to 8 years to complete, with many facing long delays, VietnamNet is quoting an ‘investor’ as saying.
Vietnam’s electricity production increases by 11.7% in February 2025
Vietnam’s electricity production has shown steady growth in the first two months of 2025. According to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Office of Statistics, the country produced 21.7 billion kWh of electricity in January 2025. In February, this figure slightly decreased to 20.9 billion kWh.
Vietnam’s LPG imports plunge 59.28 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) imports saw a sharp decline of 59.28 percent month-on-month in February, totaling US$63.51 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This marks a significant drop from the US$155.97 million recorded in January, bringing year-to-date imports to US$220.04 million.
Vietnam’s electricity output rises 12.6 percent in February
Vietnam’s total electricity production and imports reached 22.24 billion kWh in February 2025, marking a 12.6 percent increase compared to the same month in 2024, according to a press release from Electricity Vietnam. The highest daily output was recorded at 876.9 million kWh, with peak capacity reaching 45,458 MW on February 27.
Vietnam’s crude oil imports surge 30.73 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s crude oil imports increased by 30.73 percent month-on-month in February, reaching US$804.76 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This brings total year-to-date crude oil imports to US$1.46 billion.
Vietnam’s gasoline production declines by 3.8% in February 2025
Vietnam’s gasoline production has seen a slight decrease in the first two months of 2025. According to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Office of Statistics, the country produced 1.40 million tons of gasoline in January 2025. In February, this figure increased slightly to 1.40 million tons.