Vietnam mulls up to 15% jump in coal output to ease supply pressure

Vietnam is considering raising domestic coal production by up to 15% above licensed capacity, as authorities seek to safeguard energy security amid rising global uncertainties, according to a proposal by the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment cited by local media DTiNews.

The move comes despite the country's previous efforts to raise domestic supply. State-owned Vietnam National Coal and Mineral Industries Group (TKV), which accounts for around 80-90% of Vietnam's coal output as sources said, reported commercial production of 9.65 million tonnes in the first quarter of 2026. In 2025, TKV produced