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.
Coal: Vietnam’s output rises 6.4 percent year-on-year in first four months of 2025
Vietnam’s coal production reached an estimated 4.28 million tonnes in April 2025, slightly down from the 4.44 million tonnes recorded in March, according to preliminary data from the National Office of Statistics. Despite the month-on-month dip, the sector continues to show strong year-on-year growth.
Electricity: Vietnam power mix in early 2025 dominated by coal despite renewable gains
Coal remained Vietnam’s dominant power source in the first four months of 2025, accounting for over 57 percent of total generation, according to new data from Vietnam Electricity Group (EVN). Despite ongoing investment in renewables, hydropower and solar each contributed less than one-fifth, underscoring the country’s continued reliance on fossil fuels during the dry season.
Petroleum products: Vietnam imports up slightly in April, Singapore leads
Vietnam’s imports of petroleum products reached US$577.95 million in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a slight increase of 3.69 percent compared to March, with a year-to-date (YTD) import value of US$2.23 billion.
Energy: Vietnam coal imports up 9.1 percent in April
Vietnam imported US$706.29 million worth of coal in April 2025, up 9.1 percent from March, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$2.52 billion, with April accounting for nearly 28 percent of that total.
Electricity: Vietnam raises average power price by 4.8 percent from May 10
The average retail electricity price in Vietnam will rise from VND 2,103.11 to VND 2,204.07 per kWh, a 4.8 percent increase from today, according to a press release from state power provider Electricity Vietnam (EVN). The move has been driven by rising input costs—notably coal, gas, oil, LNG, and the exchange rate—with low-cost hydropower only expected to supply 25 percent of total demand in 2025, the release says.
Can LNG really save Vietnam-US trade?
There has been a lot said about Vietnam buying more LNG in order to reduce its trade surplus with the United States. There has even been some suggestion that Vietnam could buy as much as US$35 billion worth a year and store it offshore. But is buying more LNG really a realistic option?
Energy: Vietnam cuts LNG import tariff to 2 percent to spur transition and investment
Vietnam has lowered its preferential LNG import tariff from 5 percent to 2 percent under Decree No. 73/2025/ND-CP. The reduction boosts cost competitiveness of LNG-fuelled power and incentivises investment across the LNG value chain, from importers to generators, the Vietnam News Agency has reported.
Energy: Vietnam PM pushes for US$6 billion gas deal with US to stabilise trade
Vietnam’s Prime Minister has ordered urgent negotiations to finalise a US$6 billion methanol gas import agreement with the United States, framing it as a cornerstone of efforts to balance trade and defuse tariff tensions. The PM has said he expects a deal to be finalised in May, according to Cafe F.
Vietnam’s petroleum product exports surge 65.74 percent in March
Vietnam exported petroleum products worth US$117.75 million in March, a 65.74 percent increase from February, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Electricity: Vietnam releases generation price framework for solar power
Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade has officially announced its electricity generation price framework. The Decision, effective upon signing, establishes maximum electricity generation prices (excluding VAT) for both solar power plants without and with battery storage systems, differentiated by region (North, Central, and South).
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 2025: Policies, Companies & Projects
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 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.
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