The Pha Lai thermal power plant in Hai Duong Province, Vietnam, is expected to be phased out. (Photo: Evngenco2)
To achieve net zero by 2050, Vietnam is implementing an energy transition action plan, which includes phasing out outdated coal-fired power plants while exploring the feasibility of co-firing biomass and ammonia. The plan aims to increase the share of renewable energy generation to 37.7%. It also reaffirms the plan to restart the Ninh Thuan nuclear power plant within five years.
Vietnam to phases out coal plants by 2050
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh recently approved a carbon reduction action plan that involves introducing carbon capture systems to older coal-fired power plants or converting them to co-fire with ammonia or biomass. This initiative aims to lower carbon emissions from power plants, with pilot projects encouraging energy producers to adopt clean energy solutions.
