The US State Department said it and other international partners continue to encourage Vietnam to pursue its JETP targets for deploying renewable energy and transitioning away from coal-fired power. — AFP
WASHINGTON: Plans to build a new coal plant in Vietnam are drawing scrutiny from rich nations that bankrolled a multi-billion dollar finance package designed to help the South-East Asian nation shift away from the fuel.
At issue is the 2.1 Gigawatt Song Hau 2 power plant, now advancing with a grid connection agreement and a nearly US$1bil loan, according to filings.
