June 27 2025, our Seminar: Technology & Solutions for Hard-to-Abate Industries (Fisheries Industry, Steel, Cement, Construction) – Feasibility & Financing Guidance for Hydrogen Projects in Vietnam and ASEAN, Lessons from China, Japan and the EU
SEMINAR PROGRAM
The mission of VAHC is to develop the hydrogen community in Vietnam and ASEAN. We organize monthly seminars to provide practical insights and knowledge about hydrogen. On June 27, we will host a specialized hydrogen seminar with partners from China, Japan and the EU.
Theme: Clean Hydrogen: Technology & Solutions for Hard-to-Abate Industries (Fisheries Industry, Steel, Cement, Construction) – Feasibility & Financing Guidance for Hydrogen Projects in Vietnam and ASEAN, Lessons from China, Japan and the EU
Organizer: Vietnam ASEAN Hydrogen Club (VAHC)
Supporting Organizations: Neuman & Esser, Vietnam Petroleum Institute, Pacific Group, Ikonomy
Venue: Lion City, 42 Le Anh Xuan Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
AGENDA
13:00 - 13:30 | REGISTRATION & WELCOME
- Check in
13:30 - 13:45 | OPENING CEREMONY
- Welcome speech – Mr. Le Ngoc Anh Minh, Chairman of VAHC
- Opening remarks – [Dr. Nguyen Huu Luong, Senior Researcher at Petroleum Institute
13:45 - 14:15 | SESSION 1: HYDROGEN DEVELOPMENT TRENDS
Update on Potential development of Green Hydrogen in Vietnam: Opportunities & Challenges
Speaker: Dr. Nguyen Huu Luong, Senior Researcher at Vietnam Petroleum Institute
Key Topics:
✓ Green hydrogen development landscape
✓ Opportunities for Vietnam & ASEAN
✓ Supportive policies
14:15 - 14:45 | SESSION 2: INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS
"Hydrogen Solutions for Steel, Cement & Construction Industries"
Speaker: Dr. Hao Ngo (Neuman & Esser)
- Case studies from Japan & the EU
14:45 - 15:15 | NETWORKING BREAK
15:15 - 15:45 | SESSION 3: PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
"Building a Feasible Hydrogen Project in Vietnam"
Speaker: Dr. Tran Nguyen Trong Nguyen from Kenzen Consulting (Former project developer at Obayashi Corporation)
15:45 - 16:15 | SESSION 4: TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT
"Enabling the Green Hydrogen Economy through Biomanufacturing"
Speaker: Professor Shizhong Li, Ph.D., Chief Scientist at the Hydrogen Energy Materials and Engineering Research Center, Yangtze Delta Region Institute of Tsinghua University and Consultant for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) – China Hydrogen Energy and Fuel Cell Project
16:15 - 16:45 | SESSION 5: FINANCE INNOVATION FOR HYDROGEN PROJECT
"Shaping ASEAN’s Blue Hydrogen Future: From Fishing Boats to Blockchain Finance"
Feasibility, Technology & Investment Pathways for Clean Hydrogen in Vietnam/ASEAN
Speakers: Dr. Duong Mien Ka, Co-Founder of Ikonomy, Lecturer at HCMC University of Industry
16:45 - 17:30 | ROUNDABLE DISCUSSION
"Investment Perspectives for Clean Hydrogen Projects in Vietnam"
Moderator: Mr. Nguyễn Quốc Hiệu (PV Gas)
Panelists: Dr. Hao Ngo from Neuman & Esser, Dr. Nguyen Huu Luong from PVI, Dr. Tran Nguyen Trong Nguyen from Kenzen Consulting, Mr. Nguyen Nguyen Quang from Ikonomy, Professor Shizhong Li, Ph.D., Chief Scientist at the Hydrogen Energy Materials and Engineering Research Center, Yangtze Delta Region Institute of Tsinghua University
17:30 - 17:45 | CLOSING REMARKS
Closing Remarks by Representative of VAHC, Ms. Mai Thu Binh, Head of Logistics Hub, Chairlady of BP Logistics
Guest commenting by Dr. Hao Ngo, Strategic Development Director of Neuman & Esser
18:00 - 20:30 | NETWORKING DINNER
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