CHA and the Vietnam ASEAN Hydrogen Club Announce MOU Signing
TORONTO/HCMC, ON JUNE 6 2024 – The Canadian Hydrogen Association (CHA) and the Vietnam ASEAN Hydrogen Club (VAHC) are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This agreement will strengthen collaboration in the development and deployment of zero-emission hydrogen solutions.
This exciting venture marks a significant step towards fostering international cooperation in the hydrogen sector. The MOU outlines various areas for collaboration between Canadian and Vietnam ASEAN stakeholders. This partnership will create a mutually beneficial environment for knowledge exchange and capacity building, including:
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Sharing industry reports, educational materials, and best practices.
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Exchanging information on government policies, regulatory frameworks, and incentives relevant to hydrogen.
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Co-organizing seminars, webinars, and networking events in Vietnam and Canada to connect government, industry, and research communities.
Both organizations recognize hydrogen’s critical role in a low-carbon future and will collaborate on clean hydrogen procurement and hydrogen-based energy solutions.
“We look forward to partnering with our colleagues at VAHC to advance the hydrogen economies in our respective countries,” says Nicolas Hilario, Interim President and CEO of CHA. “This is an immense opportunity to increase trade within the ASEAN context, as we share many similarities in our energy and transportation sectors. Sharing best practices will be mutually beneficial.”
CHA is the first hydrogen association that we have partnership in the American continent. We will enhance collaboration with CHA to promote hydrogen technologies, project development, joint seminars and sharing knowledge to build strong hydrogen communities in Vietnam, ASEAN and Canada, toward our Asia Pacific net-zero journey, say Le Ngoc Anh Minh, Chairman of VAHC
About the Canadian Hydrogen Association (CHA)
The Canadian Hydrogen Association (CHA) is a national, non-profit association representing industry, academia, end-users, and other stakeholders in Canada’s hydrogen sector. As the Voice of the Sector, CHA’s mission is to strengthen Canadian leadership, raise awareness of clean hydrogen’s benefits, and accelerate the adoption of hydrogen technologies to build a prosperous low-carbon world. CHA supports nearly 200 members across Canada, with provincial affiliates in British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario. Follow CHA on LinkedIn, X (@PoweringNow), or visit www.canadah2.ca for more information.
About the Vietnam ASEAN Hydrogen Club (VAHC)
In Vietnam, collaboration with international partners such as ASEAN and Japan has led to the establishment of the Vietnam ASEAN Hydrogen Club (VAHC). VAHC serves as a formal platform for policymakers, scientists, researchers, project developers, investors, and climate advocates to build a vibrant hydrogen community in Vietnam and across ASEAN. Through this network, members—including governmental and non-governmental organizations—can exchange expertise, land, technology, financing, infrastructure, and market access to support hydrogen production, distribution, and use at national and regional levels. Visit https://vahc.com.vn/ for more information.
Contact: Truong Thanh Phu/Mr. @ contact@vahc.com.vn
