Good chance to take overview
Electricity shortage has struck northern Vietnam over the past few weeks. From a certain perspective, however, this is a good opportunity as it has exposed the limitations of the power sector and has prompted the Government to thoroughly assess relevant issues, such as the development of power
Government urges swift resolution to electricity shortage in June
HCMC – The Government Office has released documents highlighting the outcomes of the meeting on measures for maintaining macroeconomic stability, with a strong focus on the urgent need to completely address the electricity shortage in June 2023. The Government Standing Committee has instructed the
Electricity shortage in northern Vietnam eases
HCMC – The electricity supply in the northern region of the country has improved as technical glitches in several power plants have been resolved. Since June 10, Thai Binh 2 thermal power plant has resumed normal operations, generating an average of eight million kWh per day. Another thermal power
Government urges nationwide power savings
HCMC – In response to severe electricity shortages in the north of the nation, the Government is calling upon households and companies to take energy-saving measures. Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha recently signed a directive aimed at enhancing electricity savings in the 2023-2025 period and
PM requests inspection of electricity supply
HCMC – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has instructed the Ministry of Trade and Industry to establish a team to inspect the electricity supply of Vietnam Electricity Group (EVN) from 2021 to June of this year. This request is part of a directive on ensuring electricity supply, which was signed and
Shortage, but abundance
Despite looming concerns over a shortage of electricity this summer, many completed wind and solar power projects have yet to be connected to the national grid, given protracted pricing problems. Multibillion-dong investments remain on hold amid soaring electricity demand. As electricity producers