VIETNAM HYDROGEN LEGAL AND REGULATORY FORUM 2026
Legal Framework, Standards, and Compliance for Hydrogen Development in Vietnam
1. Background
On 7 February 2024, the Prime Minister of Vietnam issued Decision No. 165/QD-TTg approving the National Hydrogen Energy Development Strategy to 2030, with a vision to 2050, identifying hydrogen as a strategic pillar in Vietnam’s national energy transition.
However, Vietnam currently lacks a dedicated and comprehensive legal framework for hydrogen. At the same time, hydrogen projects are facing significant regulatory and compliance challenges, including:
Legal classification of hydrogen under existing Vietnamese laws
Licensing and permitting mechanisms for hydrogen projects
Regulations governing hydrogen production, storage, transport, and utilization
Lack of hydrogen-specific technical standards and regulations
Absence of certification mechanisms for green hydrogen and low-carbon hydrogen
No dedicated legal guidance for hydrogen/ammonia in import-export, logistics, and carbon trading
Against this backdrop, there is a strong need to convene a high-level forum bringing together key stakeholders to discuss, analyze, and propose recommendations for the development of Vietnam’s hydrogen legal and regulatory framework.
2. Forum Objectives
Provide a comprehensive update and analysis of the current legal framework relevant to hydrogen in Vietnam
Assess regulatory gaps, technical standards, and compliance requirements requiring further development
Share international best practices in hydrogen regulation and market development
Create a dialogue platform among businesses, investors, regulators, academia, and legal experts
Develop policy recommendations to support sustainable hydrogen development in Vietnam
3. Event Information
Event Title:
Vietnam Hydrogen Legal and Regulatory Forum 2026
Date:
Friday, 29 May 2026
Time:
13:00 – 16:30
Format:
Half-day in-person seminar
Scale:
40 delegates
Language:
English
4. Organizing Parties
Lead Organizer
Vietnam ASEAN Hydrogen Club (VAHC)
Knowledge Partners
Leading domestic and international law firms / advisory firms
(Examples: Duane Morris Vietnam LLC, DEKRA, etc.)
Venue
Training Room S1.01, SIHUB
123 Truong Dinh Street, Xuan Hoa Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
5. Roles and Responsibilities
5.1. VAHC – Lead Organizer
Lead development of event concept, strategic direction, and overall content
Invite partners, members, experts, and stakeholders from Vietnam and international hydrogen sectors
Coordinate communications, promotion, and delegate registration
Manage overall event operations and branding
5.2. Law Firms / Advisory Firms – Knowledge Partners
Prepare and deliver legal/regulatory presentations
Moderate expert panel discussions
Support development of post-event policy recommendations / white paper
6. Tentative Agenda
| Time | Session | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
| 13:30 – 14:00 | Registration / Networking Coffee | Organizer |
| 14:00 – 14:10 | Opening Remarks | VAHC |
| 14:10 – 14:20 | Welcome Address | University of Law |
| 14:20 – 14:40 | Vietnam Hydrogen Strategy and Policy Roadmap | VAHC / Government Agency |
| 14:40 – 15:00 | Legal Classification of Hydrogen under Vietnamese Law | Law Firm |
| 15:00 – 15:20 | Hydrogen Project Licensing under Electricity, Chemicals, Environment and Fire Safety Regulations | Law Firm |
| 15:20 – 15:35 | Tea Break | Organizer |
| 15:35 – 15:55 | Hydrogen Standards, Certification and Safety | Certification Body / Consultant |
| 15:55 – 16:15 | Panel Discussion: What Does Vietnam Need to Complete Its Hydrogen Legal Framework? | Panelists |
| 16:15 – 16:25 | Audience Q&A | Moderator |
| 16:25 – 16:30 | Closing Remarks | VAHC |
7. Target Participants
Ministry of Industry and Trade, Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Ministry of Construction
EVN, PVN, Trung Nam, PV Power
Hydrogen, ammonia, and PtX project developers
Investors, funds, and financial institutions
EPC contractors, OEMs, technology providers
Certification bodies and standards organizations
Universities and research institutes
Industry associations and international organizations
8. Expected Outcomes
Establish Vietnam’s first / leading dedicated hydrogen legal and regulatory dialogue platform
Generate policy recommendations and guidance for national hydrogen standards development
Produce a summary report / white paper for submission to regulatory authorities
Strengthen domestic and international hydrogen ecosystem connectivity
Reinforce VAHC’s leadership role in hydrogen policy advocacy
9. Value Proposition for Co-Hosts / Law Firm Partners
Position as a pioneer in hydrogen legal advisory services in Vietnam
Branding across all event materials, backdrop, and communications
Direct access to hydrogen investors and project developers
Demonstrate thought leadership in energy transition, ESG, and infrastructure law
Contribute directly to shaping the legal framework of an emerging strategic market
10. Partnership Invitation
VAHC respectfully invites your organization to join and support the program in one of the following capacities:
Legal Knowledge Partner
Strategic Advisory Partner
Session Sponsor / Supporting Sponsor
Contact the Organizing Committee
Vietnam ASEAN Hydrogen Club (VAHC)
VAHC Secretariat
For speaking, please send your presentation to Email: contact@vahc.com.vn
For attending, please filling the Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScL3POohKg3dRN4plmouBHMGagwiMLGkr0JLE0kPUKm2hPWwg/viewform?usp=header
