ROLE OF COAL IN VIETNAM Global Methane Initiative
Since the 1980s, Vietnam has become a major player in coal production in Southeast Asia. Production reache d a peak of Mmt in 2010 and declined slightly to Mmt in 2012 (EIA, 2014). Vietnams . Master Plan on Coal Sector Development to 2020 with Vision to 2030 . projects annual coal output to reach 55 Mmt by 2015 (Le, 2013). Table 371.