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GE Vernova has announced the commercial operation of the Nhon Trach 3 and 4 combined-cycle gas power plants, developed by PetroVietnam Power Corporation (PV Power). With a total installed capacity of 1.6 GW, the project is located at Ong Keo Industrial Park, Dai Phuoc Commune, approximately 70 km southeast of Ho Chi Minh City.

On December 25 in Hanoi, Vietnam Electricity (EVN) and Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU) signed a Cooperation Agreement for the 2026–2030 period, aiming to strengthen collaboration in training, scientific research, and the development of high-quality human resources to serve the power sector.

On the morning of December 19, 2025, at Xuan Van Industrial Cluster, Xuan Van Commune, Tuyen Quang Province, eREX Tuyen Quang Biomass Power Co., Ltd. held the groundbreaking ceremony for the Tuyen Quang Biomass Power Plant Project.

After more than two months of trial operation, the 70 MVA - 132/33 kV power transformer, together with medium-voltage transformers designed and manufactured by Dong Anh Electrical Equipment Corporation (EEMC), has been successfully energized and put into operation at the Clements Gap BESS substation in South Australia.

On November 28, 2025, in Ho Chi Minh City, Siemens Vietnam and AIT Corporation officially launched SIVACON S8 – a next-generation digitalised main switchboard – in the Vietnamese market. This milestone underscores the strategic collaboration between Siemens and AIT in technology transfer and local manufacturing of SIVACON S8, reinforcing their shared commitment to advancing Vietnam’s energy infrastructure.

On November 28, 2025, in Ho Chi Minh City, Siemens Vietnam and AIT Corporation officially launched SIVACON S8 - a new-generation, fully digitalized main switchboard manufactured in Vietnam. The launch marks a milestone in the strategic cooperation between Siemens and AIT in technology transfer and local production, reinforcing both organizations’ commitment to modernizing Vietnam’s energy infrastructure.

Ho Chi Minh City, November 14, 2025 – ATZ Solutions Co., Ltd and GETEX Energy Corporation proudly attended the conference titled “Advancing Science and Technology for High-Value Wood Products and Transforming the Forestry Sector through Low-Carbon Pathways”, hosted by Ho Chi Minh City University of Agriculture and Forestry. The event was co-organised with the Binh Duong Furniture Association (BIFA), in collaboration with Flinders University and the University of Adelaide (Australia), and supported by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).

The Vietnam Green Hydrogen Center (Green Hydrogen Hub Vietnam) was officially inaugurated at the Vietnamese-German University (VGU) in Ho Chi Minh City, marking an important milestone in Vietnam’s efforts to develop a green hydrogen economy and accelerate the national energy transition.

Helsinki, Finland – October 21, 2025, the Vietnam National Industry – Energy Group (Petrovietnam) and Valmet, Finland’s leading industrial technology company, have taken another step forward in strengthening cooperation in automation, flow control, clean energy, and digital transformation - key pillars in advancing toward Vietnam’s Net Zero 2050 target.

On July 18, 2025, at Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam, Sungrow - the global leading PV inverters and energy storage system provider—successfully unveiled its next-generation residential energy storage system (ESS) at the 2025 Southeast Asia Distribution Summit.

The global solar equipment brand Hoymiles delivered an impressive performance at the Solar & Storage Live Vietnam 2025 exhibition, held on July 9–10 at SKY EXPO Vietnam. Hoymiles’ booth (1 E06) attracted a large number of visitors with a range of advanced technological solutions serving both residential and commercial industrial solar system needs.

A comprehensive Quality and Safety Management (QSM) model for maintenance activities in the energy industrial facilities in Vietnam were envisaged to address challenges in performance oversight, minimize workflow fragmentation, enhance leadership accountability, reduce documentation redundancy and overlap, and streamline the reporting, submission, review, acceptance, and approval processes for asset owners and service providers, especially foreign contractors required to comply with Vietnam’s regulations.

On the afternoon of April 24, 2025, in Hanoi, the Vietnam Energy Association (VEA) and the China Electricity Council (CEC) co-hosted the Vietnam - China - ASEAN International Energy Forum 2025 (VCAE IF 2025) under the theme: "Vietnam - China - ASEAN Energy Cooperation Towards Low Carbon Emissions". The Forum with participation of representatives of Party and State agencies, the National Assembly, and enterprises from Vietnam, China, and ASEAN member states.

On April 24, 2025, in Hanoi, the Vietnam Energy Association (VEA) and the China Electricity Council (CEC) officially inaugurated the Vietnam - China - ASEAN International Energy Exhibition 2025 (VCAE EXPO 2025). The Exhibition with themed "Vietnam - China - ASEAN Energy Cooperation Towards Low-Carbon Emissions", gathers enterprises from Vietnam, China, and ASEAN operating in the energy and environment sectors. The event is held over three days, from April 24 to 26, 2025.

Doosan Enerility Vietnam Co. Ltd. (Doosan Vina) announced that the Vietnam Customs Department recently approved renewing its Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) certificate for the second time. The certificate is valid for three years from March 20, 2025.