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Japan review finds ODA power project in Vietnam falls far short of output goals
A Japan-funded power plant in southern Vietnam, has drastically underperformed—operating at only 3 to 5 percent of its generation targets—after delays in gas supply forced it to burn costly heavy oil, a Board of Audit of Japan (BAJ) report has found.
Crude oil imports for Vietnam, up 18.83 percent month-on-month in September, Kuwait and Nigeria top suppliers
Vietnam’s crude oil imports rose 18.83 percent month on month to US$776.84 million in September 2025, according to the latest Data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. For the first nine months of the year, imports reached US$5.98 billion.
South Korea’s SK Earthon selling stake in Vietnam oil project valued at US$140 million
SK Earthon, a subsidiary of SK Innovation, is selling its stake in three oil blocks in Vietnam valued at about 200 billion won (US$140 million) as part of efforts to strengthen its balance sheet, The Korean Economic Daily (KED) has reported.
Liquefied petroleum gas production in Vietnam up 0.57 percent in September 2025
Vietnam’s liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) production in September 2025 totalled 64 thousand tons, a modest increase of 0.57 percent from August, according to the National Statistics Office.
Coal production in Vietnam in September 2025 up 15.32 percent
Vietnam’s coal production rose 15.32 percent month-on-month to 3,417 thousand tonnes in September 2025, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Energy: Vietnam LPG imports rise 10.36 percent in August amid changing supplier mix
Vietnam imported US$191.34 million of liquefied petroleum gases (LPG) in August, up from US$173.38 million in July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$1.35 billion, reflecting steady growth in demand but with significant shifts in supply sources.
Energy: Vietnam coal imports down 23.3 percent in August, Australia declines, Indonesia rises
Vietnam imported US$376.84 million of coal in August, a 23.3 percent fall from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$4.71 billion.
Energy: Singapore, South Korea top sources of Vietnam petroleum products in August
Vietnam imported US$557.59 million of petroleum products in August, a sharp 26.45 percent decline from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$4.69 billion.
Energy: Vietnam crude oil imports up 18.27 percent in August, driven by Kuwait
Vietnam’s crude oil imports rose to US$653.74 million in August, up 18.27 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$5.20 billion.
LPG: Vietnam output up 6.7 percent in first eight months of 2025
Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) production in Vietnam reached an estimated 59,100 tons in August 2025, up from 56,400 tons in July, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s National Office of Statistics.
Gas: Vietnam natural gas output down 9.4 percent in first eight months of 2025
Vietnam’s natural gas production in August 2025 was estimated at 515.7 million cubic metres, up from 494.3 million cubic metres in July, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s National Office of Statistics.
Crude oil: Vietnam output down 1.6 percent in first eight months of 2025
Vietnam extracted an estimated 725,500 tons of crude oil in August 2025, slightly up from 708,400 tons in July, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s National Office of Statistics.
Coal: Vietnam output up 3.9 percent in first eight months of 2025
Vietnam’s coal production reached 3.58 million tons in August 2025, down from 3.62 million tons in July, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s National Office of Statistics.
Energy: Vietnam’s July petrol output up 1.7 percent month-on-month, strong year-to-date growth
Vietnam produced an estimated 1.60 million tonnes of gasoline and oil products in July 2025, up from 1.57 million tonnes in June, according to Vietnam’s National Office of Statistics.
Energy: Vietnam’s July LPG output edges up, strong growth in 7-month total
Vietnam produced an estimated 68,900 tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in July 2025, slightly higher than 64,900 tonnes in June, according to Vietnam’s National Office of Statistics.
Energy: South Korea’s SK Group extends Vietnam exit reducing position in PVOIL
SK Energy, part of South Korea’s SK Group, has cut its holding in PetroVietnam Oil Corporation (PVOIL, UpCoM: OIL) by 10.8 million shares, leaving it with a 4.19 percent stake, The Investor has reported. The divestment means SK Energy is no longer a major shareholder.
Crude oil: Vietnam’s July output rises but 7-month total dips
Vietnam extracted an estimated 688,500 tonnes of crude oil in July 2025, up from 663,400 tonnes in June, according to Vietnam’s National Office of Statistics.
Coal: Vietnam’s July output slips but 7-month growth remains steady
Vietnam produced an estimated 3.62 million tonnes of coal in July 2025, down from 4.07 million tonnes in June, according to Vietnam’s National Office of Statistics.
Energy: Vietnam’s top export destinations for petroleum products South Korea, China in July
Vietnam’s petroleum products exports totaled $80,950,539 in July 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Energy: Vietnam’s Petrovietnam, Denmark’s CIP sign US$10.5 billion offshore wind agreement
Petrovietnam and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) have signed a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) to develop the 3.5 GW La Gan offshore wind project in Binh Thuan (now part of Lam Dong), with an estimated investment of US$10.5 billion, The Investor has reported.
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