Hydrogen technology and partners

Viena April 12, 2026 – As the world races toward a net-zero future, hydrogen is hailed as the fuel of tomorrow. Yet one question looms large: which hydrogen is truly “green”? The answer lies not in slogans but in cold, hard numbers – and the new international benchmark that sets the rules is ISO/TS 19870. Released by ISO and UNIDO in 2024, this is no dry technical manual. It is a practical, game-changing guide that standardizes how to calculate the partial carbon footprint of hydrogen from wellhead to consumption gate. For Vietnam, now drafting its national hydrogen strategy, ignoring this document could prove costly.

Ho Chi Minh City is one of Southeast Asia’s fastest‑growing megacities, challenged by traffic congestion, air pollution, and climate change impacts. With over 1,000 km of creeks and rivers, the city has a distinct advantage to build a modern water transit system.

The Saigon Zero‑Emission Water Metro concept envisions an interconnected network of green hydrogen ferries operating on the Saigon River and key canals to link urban districts with regional transport destinations. A strategic priority is a route connecting the city center with Long Thanh International Airport, aiming to be the first airport‑linked water metro line in Southeast Asia.

Vietnam ASEAN Hydrogen Club (VAHC), Pacific Group, in collaboration with Japanese spaceport technology partners, is currently seeking Vietnamese partners with large land holdings in the Ca Mau–Kien Giang region, as well as engagement with local and central government authorities and defense stakeholders, to jointly initiate a feasibility study for a zero-emission spaceport based on Japan’s lean development model.

The issuance of Decree 112/2026/ND-CP establishes a critical legal framework for Vietnam’s participation in international carbon markets under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. A key feature of the Decree is the definition of maximum carbon credit transfer ratios, which directly shape project economics and investment strategies.

Vietnam has officially issued Decree 112/2026/ND-CP, establishing a legal framework for participating in the Paris Agreement through Article 6.2.

The decree defines eligible project categories for internationally transferred mitigation outcomes (ITMOs) with corresponding adjustments, which are critical for accessing global climate finance.

Vietnam’s Decree 112/2026 on international carbon credit exchange marks a pivotal step in the country’s carbon market development. For the hydrogen sector—long challenged by high costs and weak offtake—this policy could serve as a critical financial lever.

An international hydrogen-focused group, currently in the final stage of a NASDAQ listing process, is seeking a strategic partner in Vietnam for potential merger and co-listing on a global platform.

In the global energy transition, hydrogen is becoming one of the key pillars for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, especially in hard-to-abate sectors such as heavy industry, power generation, and transportation. However, unlike traditional energy forms, hydrogen is still an emerging market in which technical standards play a foundational role in ensuring safety, interoperability, and commercialization.

Ho Chi Minh City is one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing megacities and faces increasing challenges related to traffic congestion, air pollution, and climate resilience. A key strategic component of the project is a priority regional water corridor linking Ho Chi Minh City to Long Thanh International Airport, creating the first airport-connected water metro system in Southeast Asia.

As the global energy transition accelerates, power systems around the world are undergoing rapid transformation. Industries today require electricity infrastructure that is not only reliable but also flexible and capable of integrating a wide range of energy sources, including renewable energy.

The Vietnam ASEAN Hydrogen Club has announced plans to collaborate with World Hydrogen and Central Mental Hospital No. 2 to develop a basic-level scientific research proposal for 2026, focusing on potential hydrogen applications in healthcare environments.

Ho Chi Minh City, March 9, 2026 – Independent hydrogen health expert Nguyen Thieu Son, founder of Hydrogen World, is collaborating with the Vietnam ASEAN Hydrogen Club to implement an experimental program using hydrogen gas (H₂) to explore its potential in supporting eye health improvement.

Khanh Hoa, Vietnam – 26 February 2026 – A 240 MW Green Hydrogen Plant is under lobbying in Khanh Hoa Province, marking a significant step in Vietnam’s National Hydrogen Strategy (Decision 165/QD-TTg, 2024). The project will utilize hybrid renewable energy (wind and solar), with expected annual production of 80,000–110,000 tons of green hydrogen. Estimated total investment ranges from USD 370–520 million, with a minimum 20-year operating life.

As Europe recalibrates its geopolitical and economic strategy, the new EU-ASEAN economic cooperation framework marks one of the most significant shifts of this decade. Beyond diplomacy, it creates structural conditions for large-scale energy, infrastructure and technology partnerships.

Today, Vietnam officially inaugurated the Vietnam International Financial Centre (VIFC) in Ho Chi Minh City, with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attending the launch ceremony and marking a major milestone in the nation’s economic integration and financial modernization. The event underscores Vietnam’s commitment to building a transparent, globally connected capital market ecosystem capable of attracting foreign and domestic investment alike.

Vietnam has entered a compliance-driven decarbonisation phase.

Hydrogen deployment during this pilot period is economically viable only if:

• It targets high-emission clusters,

• It integrates carbon pricing into project economics,

• It leverages blended finance and international credits,

• It adopts cost-sharing contractual structures.

Hydrogen in Vietnam is therefore not a purely technological transition.
It is a financial optimization strategy under carbon constraint.

On 20 January 2026, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) officially submitted Report No. 19-01-26 BCT to the Government, providing a comprehensive assessment of the implementation of the Hydrogen Energy Development Strategy after nearly two years since the strategy was approved by the Prime Minister under Decision No. 165/QĐ-TTg dated 7 February 2024.

Enapter, a technology and commercial leader in Anion Exchange Membrane (AEM) electrolysis, is expanding its global partnership network to accelerate the deployment of cost-efficient green hydrogen solutions worldwide.