Asia Pacific > FEATURE: Vietnam takes third swing at nuclear amid push to diversify power mix, cut emissions

FEATURE: Vietnam takes third swing at nuclear amid push to diversify power mix, cut emissions

Published 07:52 on April 30, 2025  /  Last updated at 07:52 on April 30, 2025  / /  Asia Pacific, Other APAC

Vietnam has confirmed plans to move back to nuclear power as it seeks to address increasing electricity demand while cutting its emissions and diversifying its grid, with the most recent update to the Power Development Plan 8 (PDP8) outlining a target of 4-6.4 GW to come online between 2030-35.
Vietnam has confirmed plans to move back to nuclear power as it seeks to address increasing electricity demand while cutting its emissions and diversifying its grid, with the most recent update to the Power Development Plan 8 (PDP8) outlining a target of 4-6.4 GW to come online between 2030-35.


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