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Vietnam warns of blackouts from 2027 as power projects stutter
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Fusion42 · 16 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Vietnam faces potential electricity shortages starting from 2027 due to delays in power generation and grid projects, risking a shortfall of 4,200 MW and 2.9 billion kWh. The government is considering increasing coal-fired power capacity to mitigate risks caused partly by disruptions in liquefied natural gas supplies.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Clean Energy, and 2 sources have reported it.
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Vietnam’s grid capacity is falling behind faster electricity demand, exposing gaps that industrial and energy founders can fill by offering alternative or more reliable power solutions this year. Delays and LNG risks open a window for coal power or new energy investments as the country scrambles to prevent blackouts.
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