Energy sector in Vietnam to reduce GHG emissions by up to 26%

In the freshly approved National Energy Master Plan for 2021-2030, the target of reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 17-26% by 2030 is set for the energy sector in Vietnam.

The ambition of reducing GHG emissions by around 90% by 2050, compared to the normal development scenario, is also stated. Regarding energy savings, the goals are saving about 8-10% by 2030 and approximately 15-20% by 2050 compared to the normal development scenario.

Energy sector in Vietnam plans to reduce GHG emissions by 17-26% by 2030. Adopting renewable energy is one of the ways to achieve the target.  

As said, the overall goal of the plan is to firmly ensure national energy security and defense-security; meet the requirements of socio-economic development, industrialization, and modernization of the country; improve people's lives; and protect the ecological environment.

The plan also aims to successfully implement energy transition and meet the net-zero gas emission target by 2050.