Tag: Vietnam

Lootah Biofuels exploring potential collaboration in Vietnam

November 5, 2024 | Meghan Sapp

In the UAE, Lootah Biofuels announced discussing potential collaboration with SAVICO Group, one of Vietnam’s largest companies in the circular economy, green technology, and renewable energy sectors. Commenting on the collaboration, Yousif bin Saeed Lootah said, “We are delighted to collaborate with SAVICO Group, recognized for its investment in green technology and renewable energy, including offshore wind projects, liquefied natural gas, hydrogen production, carbon certification, and […]

BCG starts construction of waste-to-energy plant in Vietnam

July 28, 2024 | Juan Pedro Tomas

In Vietnam, Vietnam Investment Review reported that a groundbreaking ceremony was held on July 20 for a new waste-to-energy plant in Cu Chi district, Ho Chi Minh City. The project is being developed by Bamboo Capital Group (BCG). The first phase of the project is valued at $252.6 million and will have the capacity to […]

Vietnam authorizes DPPA for rooftop solar and biomass projects

July 5, 2024 | Juan Pedro Tomas

In Vietman, Vietnam Investment Review reported that a recently issued government decree permits rooftop solar, waste-to-energy, and biomass projects to engage in direct power purchase agreements (DPPA) without routing through Vietnam Electricity (EVN). The decree, announced on July 3, outlines a mechanism for direct power transactions between renewable energy producers and major electricity consumers. This […]

Vietnam Airlines flies first flight on SAF

May 28, 2024 | Meghan Sapp

In Vietnam, Vietnam Airlines, the flag carrier airline of Vietnam, has operated its first flight using Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel. A Vietnam Airlines Airbus A321 was refueled with blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at Changi Airport in Singapore for its return flight to Hanoi, Vietnam on May 27, 2024. This milestone marks Vietnam Airlines […]

SK Group breaks ground on biobased PBAT, PBS, and THF plant in Vietnam

May 13, 2024 | Rebecca Gendron

In Vietnam, SK Group’s chemical division has broken ground on a VND11.8-trillion ($90.3-million) facility to produce biobased polybutylene adipate terephthalate, polybutylene succinate, and tetrahydrofuran. The new plant at Hai Phong City will produce 70,000 metric tons of PBAT, 59,500 metric tons of PBS, and 6,300 metric tons of THF. PBAT and PBS are bioplastics, while […]

Hyosung TNC greenlights bio-BDO investment in Vietnam

April 17, 2024 | Meghan Sapp

In Vietnam, Hyosung TNC received investment approval recently for the “Hyosung BDO Project” from the Ba Ria-Vung Tau Provincial Government at the “Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province Vision Declaration and Investment Approval Ceremony” held in Phu My 2 Industrial Park in southern Vietnam. Hyosung TNC plans to proactively respond to the global materials market’s reorganization around […]

Vietnam works to implement hydrogen strategy

February 24, 2024 | Juan Pedro Tomas

In Vietnam, Viet Nam News reported that the Vietnamese government should implement support policies to ensure the development of clean hydrogen sources in the country. According to Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyễn Sinh Nhật Tân, hydrogen has been recognized as a clean and indispensable energy source in the energy structure of many countries […]

Waste-to-energy plant in Vietnam nears completion

January 27, 2024 | Juan Pedro Tomas

In Vietnam, VN Express reported that a waste treatment plant in the central Thua Thien Hue Province, in Vietnam is set to generate 12MW of electricity per hour from 600 tons of waste it will process daily. The plant is being built by China’s Everbright Environment Company at a cost of nearly $69 million. The […]

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