🇻🇳 Transformer Industry — Vietnam

Vietnam is a fast-growing, 50 Hz market with rapid load growth, a large distribution-transformer manufacturing base and rising demand from renewables and industrial parks. Domestic OEMs supply much of the distribution equipment and increasingly export.

14manufacturers tracked

1grid operators

50 HzNational

4upcoming events

Grid & utilities

EVN / NPTNorth-south 500 kV backbone500 kV ↗

Transformer manufacturers

26 maker records in the Vietnam census — power, distribution and dry-type. All Vietnam manufacturers →

MBT Electrical EquipmentHanoiPT,DT,DRY

EEMC (Dong Anh Electrical Equipment)Dong Anh, HanoiPT,DT

THIBIDIBien Hoa, Dong NaiDT

HEM (Hanoi Electro-Mechanical)HanoiPT,DT

LIOA (Nhật Linh)HanoiDT

EMIC (Gelex group)Bac NinhDT

Hitachi Energy VietnamTien Son IZ, Bac NinhPT,DT

Shihlin Electric (Vietnam)Dong Nai / HCMCDT,DRY

EMC – Thu Duc Electro-MechanicalHo Chi Minh CityPT,DT,DRY

BTH – Hanoi Transformer Mfg.Nam Tu Liem, HanoiPT,DT

HBT Vietnam Transformer Mfg.Tien Son IZ, Bac NinhPT,DT

HABT Electrical Equipment & Transformer Mfg.Bac NinhDT

HAVEC – Vietnam Electrical Equipment Mfg.Ngoc Hoi IZ, HanoiDT,DRY

CTC GroupHanoiDT,DRY

Components & suppliers

Transformer bushings On-load tap changers Cooling systems Insulation materials Conductors & core steel Oil & preservation Protection & monitoring Tank & mechanical

Projects & intelligence

Orica's Hunter Valley Hydrogen Hub confirmed at FID — Plug Power to deliver 50 MW PEM electrolyser (Australia)
First Hydrogen Headstart project into execution: 50 MW PEM unit at Kooragang Island, ~4,700 t H₂/yr replacing ~7.5% of site gas use, A$432m ARENA support — rectifier-transformer and grid-connection sc…
Korea's power trio keeps landing hyperscaler orders — HD Hyundai Electric ₩1.12tn Big Tech framework, LS Electric ~₩170bn AWS deal
한국 전력기기 3사의 미국 데이터센터 수주 행진 — Invest Chosun details HD Hyundai Electric's long-term Big Tech master agreement (distribution ₩553.9bn + power equipment ₩567.3bn, deliveries through 2028), Hyosung Heavy'…
Rosseti lifts 2026 investment programme to RUB 857bn — 18 GVA of new transformer capacity planned this year
«Россети» увеличивают инвестпрограмму 2026 года до 857 млрд руб.; на 2026 год запланирован ввод 18 ГВА трансформаторной мощности против 15,2 ГВА в 2025 — sustained Russian demand for power transformer…
HD Hyundai Electric signs ₩1.02tn (~$750m) long-term data-centre power-infrastructure deal with a global big-tech firm
HD현대일렉트릭, 글로벌 빅테크와 1조212억원 규모 데이터센터 전력 인프라 장기 공급계약 — contract runs 2 Jul 2026 to Jan 2029; ultra-high-voltage transformers ₩567.3bn plus distribution transformers ₩553.9bn. Korean EHV makers locking m…

Upcoming events

Vietnam ETE Hanoi 2026 7 Oct 2026 · Hanoi, Vietnam
Electric & Power Vietnam 2026 (Vietnam Energy Week) 4 Nov 2026 · Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
ENTECH Hanoi 2027 (18th edition) 23 Jun 2027 · Hanoi, Vietnam
ENTECH Hanoi 2028 (19th edition) 21 Jun 2028 · Hanoi, Vietnam

Technical context

500 kV / 220 / 110 / 35 / 22 kV; 50 Hz
EVN (Vietnam Electricity) grid and procurement framework
TCVN standards, widely aligned with IEC
Strong distribution-transformer manufacturing base (MBT, THIBIDI, EEMC, BTH, HBT) plus foreign plants
Rapid industrial and renewable load growth

Frequently asked

What voltage does Vietnam use?

The national grid is 500 kV and 220 kV transmission with 110 kV, 35 kV and 22 kV distribution, at 50 Hz.

Who buys transformers in Vietnam?

EVN and its regional power companies, plus industrial parks and the growing renewable and utility-scale solar/wind sector.

Does Vietnam manufacture transformers?

Yes — Vietnam has a substantial distribution and power transformer manufacturing base, including MBT, THIBIDI, EEMC (Dong Anh), BTH and HBT.