Vietnam looks to more than double power generation capacity by 2030

Workers are seen repairing an electric grid in Hanoi, Vietnam. The country will more than double its power generation capacity over the next decade to support a fast-growing economy, said a new guidelines for a energy development strategy. - Reuters

HANOI: Vietnam will more than double its power generation capacity over the next decade to support a fast-growing economy, new guidelines for a national energy development strategy show.

The South-East Asian nation aims to boost capacity to 125-130 gigawatts (GW) by 2030, from about 54 GW now, the Communist Party's powerful decision-making politburo said in a document on Wednesday (Feb 18).