Minh Thong Le

The 2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis was not merely a localized geopolitical disruption but also triggered a structural rupture across the global energy supply chain, precipitating the most profound supply shock in the history of the oil and gas markets. This study investigates the multidimensional impacts of the crisis on freight rates, supply chain configurations, and non-tariff technical barriers. For the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) shipping sector, the event exposed the limits of traditional business models that compete solely on capacity scale, particularly when confronted with stringent technical screens such as the SIRE 2.0 vetting regime, as well as compliance pressures regarding carbon intensity regulations (EEXI/CII). By analysing the multidimensional impacts of the crisis, this article clarifies the response practices of leading LPG shipping institutions worldwide and in Vietnam. On that basis, the study proposes a system of flexible adaptation strategies—centred on supply chain diversification, the application of big data, and an accelerated green transition—to safeguard national energy security and strengthen enterprise resilience in an era of highly volatile maritime transport.

Vietnam, a dynamic and rapidly developing country in Southeast Asia, is experiencing a surge in energy demand due to its booming economy and growing population. However, with the strong commitment of the Vietnamese government to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 at COP 26, Vietnam needs to implement robust measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, with energy transition as a top priority. To meet this growing energy demand and minimize greenhouse gas emissions in the energy sector, Vietnam is turning its attention to liquefied natural gas (LNG), an environmentally friendly and versatile energy source. With the USA emerging as a major global exporter of LNG based on the shale gas revolution, Vietnam has recognized the potential to import LNG from the USA to meet its energy needs in a sustainable manner. The purpose of this article is to analyse the reasons why Vietnam has prospects for importing LNG from the USA.

The world is undergoing a radical transition to a low-carbon economy and natural gas is considered an important bridge in the transition of energy in the world. The potential for natural gas, especially unconventional gas, is very large, which will significantly affect the future energy structure in all regions of the world. However, the conditions for developing these resources are different between regions and countries. The development of unconventional gas is now facing many challenges, even opposition because the problem of extracting unconventional gas is very complex and the total impact is unknown. Therefore, at present, the expansion of unconventional gas remains a question for countries that possess and desire to exploit these resources. This article will analyze the opportunity and challenges of unconventional gas relying on the development of shale gas in recently.

Energy and the environment are among the biggest challenges facing humanity in the 21st century. The issue of the energy transition has become increasingly important as countries around the world seek to shift towards cleaner, more sustainable forms of energy. For a rapidly developing economy like Vietnam, the energy challenge becomes even more urgent. A reasonable energy transition strategy will be an important prerequisite for sustainable economic development, national security, environmental improvement and climate change mitigation. One potential solution that has been proposed is to increase imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to help meet Vietnam’s energy needs while reducing its reliance on coal. In this article, the author analyses the potential for Vietnam to import LNG in the future.

Many studies have shown the important role of natural gas in worldwide energy transition to gradually reduce the impacts on climate change. Asia is considered the centre of future gas demand growth. With a view to demonstrating the role of natural gas in the energy transition in Asia, this article will analyse the results from the scenarios forecasting the development of natural gas based on the Prospective Outlook on Long-term Energy Systems energy forecasting model.

Natural gas is considered an important bridge in the transition of energy in the world. However, the development and management of unconventional gas now face many challenges. This paper aims to provide an overview of what would be required to formulate and implement the trend of energy transition and natural gas use in the world. Selected managerial issues regarding the role of natural gas are presented, including chosen statistical data on natural gas consumption, forecasts for the demand for natural gas, and the potential of unconventional gas. The empirical part of the study examines the impact of natural gas consumption on the GDP of 14 G20 countries during the period of 1994 to 2018. The pooled mean group model (PMG) is employed in this study. Based on the cointegration test results, it was found that natural gas consumption and population have a long-run relationship with CO₂ emissions. Consistent with other studies, we found a positive relationship between CO₂ emissions and natural gas consumption, GDP, and population.

With high economic growth, Vietnam is now witnessing an increasing energy demand, having much potential for renewable sources such as wind energy, solar energy or biomass energy. The nation is heavily dependent on fossil energy sources such as coal and oil. This situation raises concerns about both energy security and the environment. Therefore, a question arises if Vietnam can develop renewable energy to solve energy demand, energy security and reduce climate change impacts as committed. This article analyses a considerable potential for renewable energy sources (especially wind and solar energy). The analysis also indicates competitiveness between these renewable energy sources compared to the traditional energy sources that Vietnam is dependent on, especially when there are policies to encourage the development of renewable energy and limit emissions. This article proposes some recommendations to develop renewable energy sources, with an overview of replacing fossil energy in Vietnam.

The issues of energy and the environment are one of the main challenges for humanity today. Global growth in energy demand is facing environmental concerns, especially in fast-growing regions such as Asia. Transferring traditional energy sources such as coal, oil, to cleaner energy sources and renewables is an inevitable trend in the future. With good characteristics compared to other fossil fuels, natural gas can play an essential role in the energy transition process towards a low-carbon economy. The success of the shale gas revolution in the USA has created a lot of interest globally, especially in countries with potential for these resources. Asia, especially China, is estimated to have the world's largest shale gas resource. However, the question about the development of these resources is still a big question. This article will evaluate shale gas development prospects in Asia, particularly in China, by analysing the fundamental conditions that are important factors for the success of shale gas in the USA.