{
  "id": 5530441,
  "title": "Ho Chi Minh City expects commercial electricity sales to reach 60 billion kWh",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/ho-chi-minh-city-expects-commercial-electricity-sales-to-reach-60",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-04T09:27:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SGGP English Edition Business",
    "slug": "sggp-english-edition-business",
    "url": "https://en.sggp.org.vn/ho-chi-minh-city-expects-commercial-electricity-sales-to-reach-60-billion-kwh-post129489.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ho Chi Minh City anticipates commercial electricity sales to reach 60 billion kWh by the end of 2026, marking a 7.21 percent increase from the previous year. This surge in demand is attributed to the city's ongoing socio-economic development, as reported by the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Industry and Trade. Throughout the first eight months of 2026, the city's energy supply maintained stability, with no significant shortages or the need for load shedding due to insufficient supply. During this period, commercial electricity sales totaled an estimated 39.951 billion kWh, reflecting a 7.57 percent year-on-year growth. Notably, electricity savings amounted to 3.012 billion kWh, constituting 7.54 percent of total consumption, while the power loss rate remained at a minimal 2.59 percent. By year-end, the city projects commercial electricity sales to soar to around 60 billion kWh, showcasing a robust 7.21 percent increase compared to 2025. The peak electricity demand is projected to hit approximately 9,677 megawatts, a 5.7 percent rise. To meet these growing energy needs, the city is concentrating on expanding its power generation capacity and enhancing its electricity grid infrastructure. Key projects include the Hiep Phuoc LNG power projects in phases 1 and 2, as well as the Long Son LNG power plant. Additionally, Ho Chi Minh City currently boasts approximately 22,702 solar power systems, collectively generating a substantial 1,838 megawatts peak. These solar installations play a crucial role in supplementing local power supplies and alleviating strain on the grid during periods of high electricity demand.",
  "summary": "Ho Chi Minh City is expected to record commercial electricity sales of around 60 billion kWh in 2026, up 7.21 percent year-on-year, as power demand continues to rise in line with socio-economic development.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/ho-chi-minh-city-disburses-over-3-26-billion-in-public-investment-in",
        "published": "2026-09-04T09:46:34.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "SGGP English Edition Business",
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      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}