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Vietnam, IAEA review national nuclear power 04/12/2025

Vietnam, IAEA review national nuclear power

Vietnam is working with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on a comprehensive review of its national nuclear power infrastructure, an important step in preparing for the Ninh Thuan nuclear power project and similar projects in the future.

Building an Affordable Pathway to Net Zero: LNG’s Role in Vietnam’s Energy Future 18/11/2025

Building an Affordable Pathway to Net Zero: LNG’s Role in Vietnam’s Energy Future

In the context of Vietnam pursuing its Net Zero ambition while maintaining one of the fastest-growing power demands in Asia, LNG is emerging as a crucial bridge fuel - supporting emissions reduction while safeguarding energy security and economic competitiveness. Dr. Linas Kilda, Chief Business Development Officer of KN Energies, Lithuania’s leading energy infrastructure group, believes that Power Development Plan VIII (PDP8) has opened a new trajectory for Vietnam’s power system - one in which LNG stabilizes the grid, complements renewables, and provides critical “breathing space” for decarbonization without sacrificing growth.

The PV DRILLING IX rig starts her journey to Vietnam 05/11/2025

The PV DRILLING IX rig starts her journey to Vietnam

On the morning of October 30th, 2025, the PV DRILLING IX Jack-up rig of PetroVietnam Drilling & Well Service Corporation (PV Drilling) has left Esbjerg port, Denmark by wet tow to Rotterdam port, Netherlands, officially started the journey back to Vietnam. This is an important milestone marking the completion of the first phase of the PV DRILLING IX rig reactivation plan managed by PV Drilling’s technical team in Denmark since September 2025.