Electricity

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) has issued a decision approving the 2026 electricity generation price framework for onshore and nearshore wind power plants. The decision is based on the Law on Electricity, relevant government decrees and ministerial circulars, a report submitted by Vietnam Electricity (EVN), and a proposal from the Electricity Authority of Vietnam.

The Khanh Hoa Provincial Department of Industry and Trade has announced the appraisal results of the Feasibility Study Report for the Ca Na LNG-fired Power Plant Project. The project is one of the key energy projects under the Eighth National Power Development Plan (PDP VIII) and is expected to provide a large-scale LNG-fired power source for the national power system, with commercial operation targeted before December 31, 2030.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) has approved the 2026 electricity generation price framework for coal-fired power plants with an installed capacity of less than 200 MW. The approval is based on the Law on Electricity, relevant decrees and circulars, and proposals submitted by Vietnam Electricity (EVN) and the Electricity Authority of Vietnam.

On October 26, in Hanoi, Dang Hoang An, Chairman of the Members’ Council of Vietnam Electricity (EVN), met with a consortium comprising Central South Research and Design Institute Co., Ltd. (PCZ) and Voith Hydro Shanghai Co., Ltd. to discuss the implementation of the electromechanical equipment supply package for the Bac Ai Pumped-Storage Hydropower Project.

On October 26, 2026, in Hanoi, Vietnam Electricity (EVN) and the Voith Hydro Shanghai–Powerchina Zhongnan Consortium, comprising Voith Hydro Shanghai Ltd. and Powerchina Zhongnan Engineering Corporation Limited, signed Contract Package No. 01TB-BA for the supply of electromechanical equipment for the Bac Ai Pumped-Storage Hydropower Project in Khanh Hoa Province.

The Government Office has issued Official Dispatch No. 10790/VPCP-CN dated 22 October 2026 to the Minister of Industry and Trade, Secretaries of the Municipal Party Committees and Provincial Party Committees, and Chairpersons of the People’s Committees of provinces and centrally governed cities, conveying the Prime Minister’s directives on the urgent implementation of measures to ensure electricity supply for the 2027–2030 period.

On the afternoon of October 20, 2026, as part of the second session of the 16th National Assembly, lawmakers heard the Government’s submission and the appraisal report on the draft Law Amending and Supplementing several Articles of the Electricity Law. Minister of Industry and Trade Le Manh Hung presented the Government’s submission under authorization from the Prime Minister, followed by Nguyen Thanh Hai, Chair of the National Assembly’s Committee on Science, Technology and Environment, who presented the appraisal report.

The National Power Transmission Corporation (EVNNPT) is inviting banks to submit competitive proposals to arrange financing for eight power transmission projects, with total financing requirements of EUR 200.9 million (VND 6,159 billion). The funds will support investment in Vietnam’s power transmission network.

Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc recently held a working session with Vietnam Electricity (EVN) to review the Group’s performance during the first eight months of 2026, its plans for the remainder of the year and its development orientation for the coming period.

The People’s Committee of Ninh Binh Province has approved Northern Power Corporation (EVNNPC) as the investor of the Dong Van 220 kV Substation and Dong Van 220 kV Transmission Line – Ha Dong–Phu Ly Connection Project.

The People’s Committee of Gia Lai Province has issued a decision approving the investment policy for the Sê San 4 Hydropower Plant Expansion Project and approving Vietnam Electricity (EVN) as its investor.

In July 2026 and during the first seven months of the year, Vietnam Electricity (EVN) and its member companies ensured sufficient electricity supply for the country's socio-economic development and people's daily needs.

TUYEN QUANG, 10 August 2026 – The Tuyen Quang Provincial People's Committee has issued a decision approving the investment policy and investor, Vietnam Electricity (EVN), for the Tuyen Quang Hydropower Expansion Project.

HANOI, 27 July 2026 – Vietnam Electricity (EVN) and the Vietnam National Chemical Group (Vinachem) have agreed to strengthen cooperation in research, technical exchanges, and the development of a roadmap for battery energy storage systems (BESS), to gradually master the technology to support power system development and enhance national energy security.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) has issued Decision No. 1882/QD-BCT dated 23 July 2026, approving the 2026 electricity generation price framework for combined-cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power plants fueled by natural gas. Under the Decision, the electricity generation price ranges from VND 0 to VND 3,410.64 per kWh, excluding value-added tax (VAT).