Southeast Asia eyes regional grid integration through Vietnam-led green energy link
Malaysia, Singapore, and Vietnam have signed a joint development agreement to explore renewable electricity exports from Vietnam, with offshore wind as a core source. The partnership links Tenaga Nasional Berhad and Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Malaysia), Sembcorp Utilities (Singapore), and PetroVietnam Technical Services Corporation. Vietnam’s renewable capacity, especially in offshore wind, is expected to act as a base for cross-border transmission. A subsea cable is being evaluated to connect Vietnam to Peninsular Malaysia’s grid, with future…