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Renewable Energy

Gia Lai Province Approves Expansion of Se San 3 Hydropower Project

Gia Lai Province has granted investment approval for the expansion of the Se San 3 Hydropower Plant, with the Vietnam Electricity Group (EVN) designated as the project investor.

September 19, 2026

Oil & Gas

Cà Mau Oil Refinery Complex Proposed for National Energy Planning

The Cà Mau Provincial People's Committee has submitted a proposal to the Ministry of Industry and Trade to include the Cà Mau Oil Refinery Complex in the national energy planning adjustments for the period 2021-2030, with a vision extending to 2050.

September 19, 2026

Oil & Gas

Vietnam's Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Meets with Baker Hughes Executive

Deputy Minister Nguyen Viet Son recently held a meeting with Amerino Gatti, Executive Vice President and CEO of Baker Hughes' Oilfield Services division. The discussion focused on collaboration opportunities between the Vietnamese government and the American oil and gas company.

September 17, 2026

Renewable Energy

AKROCEAN Launches Successful Offshore Wind Measurement Campaign

AKROCEAN has successfully deployed a Floating LiDAR system for the Southern Wind Power Project 3, which is expected to generate 500 MW. This marks the beginning of data collection for wind and oceanographic parameters essential for project development.

September 17, 2026

Power & Grid

Khánh Hòa Province and EVNNPT Address Land Clearance Issues for 220kV Power Line Project

On September 16, 2026, Khánh Hòa Province's Vice Chairman Trịnh Minh Hoàng led a meeting with EVNNPT and relevant local agencies to discuss resolving compensation and land clearance challenges for the 220kV Krông Búk Nha Trang power line project.

September 17, 2026

Oil & Gas

Ca Mau Province Proposes New Oil Refining and Petrochemical Complex

Ca Mau Province in southern Vietnam has submitted a proposal for a new oil refining and petrochemical complex, aiming for a capacity of up to seven million tons per year by 2030. The project is intended to enhance domestic refining capabilities and support the development of an energy hub in the region.

September 17, 2026

Oil & Gas

BSR Seeks New Crude Oil Sources at APPEC 2026

During the 42nd Asia Pacific Petroleum Conference (APPEC) 2026 in Singapore, BSR engaged with crude oil suppliers to diversify its crude oil sources for the Dung Quat Refinery.

September 16, 2026

Power & Grid

PTC4 Celebrates 50 Years of Power Transmission Development

On September 15, 2026, in Ho Chi Minh City, the Power Transmission Company 4 (PTC4) will commemorate its 50th anniversary since its establishment in 1976. The event will feature remarks from Mr. Hoang Xuan Khoi, Acting General Director of the National Power Transmission Corporation (EVNNPT).

September 16, 2026

Renewable Energy

Quang Tri Province Approves Adjustments for Wind Power Projects Worth Nearly $140 Million

Quang Tri province has approved investment plan adjustments for two wind power projects, TNC Quang Tri 1 and 2, with a combined capacity of 100 MW and total investment exceeding $139 million.

September 16, 2026

LNG & Gas Power

PV GAS and TotalEnergies Expand Collaboration on LNG and LPG Infrastructure

Vietnam's PV GAS and TotalEnergies Gas Power Activities have formalized their partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) focused on LNG and LPG infrastructure and energy transition. This collaboration was established during discussions in September 2026 at the Vietnam-France Business Leaders Forum.

September 15, 2026

Power Generation

Deputy Prime Minister Inspects Power Projects in Can Tho

Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc recently conducted a site inspection of the Long Phu 1, Song Hau 2, O Mon 3, and O Mon 4 power plant projects in Can Tho City.

September 14, 2026

Power Generation

EVN Flags Workforce and Financing Hurdles for Vietnam's First Nuclear Plant

State utility EVN says legal gaps, financing structure, and a roughly 2,000-person workforce shortfall are the top challenges facing the Ninh Thuan 1 nuclear project, targeted for 2030-2035 operation with technical support from Russia's Rosatom.

September 13, 2026