Vietnam
power plants.
Vietnam has 1,394 operating power plants in the catalog, 79,398 MW in all. Its operating fleet leans on coal, which accounts for 34.9% of operating capacity (27,719 MW), with hydro a distant second at 22.6%. The largest operating plant in the catalog is Duyen Hai Power Generation Complex (4,378 MW, recorded start year 2015).
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Vietnam electricity mix
Operating installed capacity by fuel. Each row gives megawatts and its share of the operating total.
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Largest plants in Vietnam
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Newest plants in Vietnam
This table includes 10 of the 90 operating plants with a recorded start year of 2025, largest first. The catalog records years, not full commissioning dates.
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Frequently asked questions
Where does Vietnam get its electricity?
Across the 1,394 operating plants in the catalog, Vietnam's capacity is led by coal at 34.9% (27,719 MW), then hydro at 22.6% and solar at 20.6%. These are installed-capacity shares, not live generation.
What is the largest power plant in Vietnam?
The largest operating plant in the catalog for Vietnam is Duyen Hai Power Generation Complex, a coal facility with 4,378 MW of capacity and a recorded start year of 2015.
How many power plants does Vietnam have?
The catalog tracks 1,394 operating power plants in Vietnam, with 79,398 MW in all.
Can I see Vietnam's power grid on a map?
Yes. Open nrgmap at app.nrgmap.com and search Vietnam to fly to it. Every tracked plant is a marker sized by capacity and coloured by fuel, with the national fuel mix in the side panel.