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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.
Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) production in Vietnam down 0.64 percent in April 2026
Vietnam produced 71,190 tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in April, down 0.64 percent from 71,650 tonnes in March 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Natural gas production in Vietnam up 4.51 percent in April 2026
Vietnam produced 576.06 million m3 of natural gas in April, up 4.51 percent from 551.23 million m3 in March 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Electricity production in Vietnam up 34.83 percent in March / year-on-year +6.77%, YTD +7.03%
Vietnam produced 24.82 billion kWh of electricity in March, up 34.83 percent from 18.41 billion kWh in February 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Can Vietnam Afford Nuclear Power From Russia? Can Russia?
Toward the end of March it was announced that Russia and Vietnam had signed a cooperation agreement to develop Vietnam’s first commercial nuclear reactor. But sanctions raise financing, payments, logistics, timeline and political-risk questions, that as yet remain unanswered.
Vietnam coal exports down 21.74 percent MoM in March 2026
Vietnam exported coal to the tune of US$16 million in March, down from US$21 million in February, a change of -21.74 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Coal production in Vietnam up 45.59 percent in March / year-on-year -7.74%, YTD -4.92%
Vietnam produced 4,280.72 thousand tonnes of coal in March, up 45.59 percent from 2,940.21 thousand tonnes in February 2026, according to the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam LPG imports up 21.62 percent in March 2026 / China +155%, Malaysia +13.84
Vietnam imported LPG to the tune of US$213 million in March, up from US$175 million in February, a change of 21.62 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam coal imports up 11.65 percent in March 2026 / Indonesia +46.01%, Australia -19.52%
Vietnam imported coal to the tune of US$601 million in March, up from US$539 million in February, a change of 11.65 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam crude oil imports up 14.33 percent in March 2026 / Kuwait +12.03%
Vietnam imported crude oil to the tune of US$550 million in March, up from US$481 million in February, a change of 14.33 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam petrol and diesel imports double in March 2026 / from South Korea +227.40%, +Singapore 85.36%
Vietnam imported petrol and diesel to the tune of US$1,455 million in March, up from US$721 million in February, a change of 101.92 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Gasoline and oil production in Vietnam up 7.53 percent in March / year-on-year +7.00%, YTD +5.89%
Vietnam produced 1,572.96 thousand tonnes of gasoline and oil in March, up 7.53 percent from 1,462.86 thousand tonnes in February 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
LPG production in Vietnam up 12.63 percent in March / year-on-year -2.26%, YTD +2.55%
Vietnam produced 74.39 thousand tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in March, up 12.63 percent from 66.05 thousand tonnes in February 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Natural gas production in Vietnam up 31.38 percent in March / year-on-year -1.12%, YTD +0.27%
Vietnam produced 538.76 million m 3 of natural gas in March, up 31.38 percent from 410.08 million m 3 in February 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Crude oil production in Vietnam up 13.25 percent in March / year-on-year +10.91%, YTD +11.53%
Vietnam produced 756.81 thousand tonnes of crude oil in March, up 13.25 percent from 668.29 thousand tonnes in February 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Electricity production in Vietnam up 24.19 percent in February / year-on-year -5.31%, YTD +4.97%
Vietnam produced 24.58 billion kWh of electricity in February, up 24.19 percent from 19.80 billion kWh in January, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Tackling Energy Efficiency in Vietnam: Key Challenges in 2026
In response to the fuel supply challenges created by the war in Iran, the Government of Vietnam is looking to accelerate the country’s energy transition. But this isn’t the first time, with several key roadblocks to greater energy efficiency proving difficult to overcome.
Coal production in Vietnam up 42.27 percent in February / year-on-year -28.55%, YTD -6.13%
Vietnam produced 4,142.45 thousand tons of coal in February, up 42.27 percent from 2,911.74 thousand tons in January, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam LPG imports up 37% in February 2026 / Qatar -18.65%, Malaysia- 6.21%
Vietnam imported liquefied petroleum gases (LPG) to the tune of US$175 million in February, up from US$128 million in January, a change of 37 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Can Vietnam’s Biofuel Mandate Deliver Energy Security?
As part of ambitious clean energy transition and energy security goals, from June 1, petrol will need to contain a minimum of 5 percent ethanol. This may, however, not be the boon biofuels firms are hoping for.
Vietnam gasoline and oil production up 4.26 percent in February
Vietnam produced 1,496.11 thousand tons of gasoline and oil in February, up 4.26 percent from 1,434.97 thousand tons in January, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
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