Hydrogen technology and partners

An ambitious concept project aimed at resolving the bottlenecks in Vietnam's energy market has been unveiled by independent energy and petroleum expert Nguyễn Quốc Hiệu. The project proposes a "Direct Power Purchase Agreement (DPPA) Trading and Connection Platform integrated with Green Hydrogen and Carbon Credits," aiming to build a comprehensive green energy transition ecosystem.

We invite interested university partners and project owners to contact us at: contact@vahc.com.vn. VAHC is currently establishing a Vietnamese research team and project owner group to collaborate with a leading Korean energy institute to secure funding for this project. As Vietnam strives to realize its Net Zero emissions targets and seeks clean energy solutions, an ambitious demonstration project titled "WtE-PV-SOEC Korea-Vietnam Microgrid (2027–2030)" has been proposed by a research team at the Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM) alongside Vietnamese partners. This proposal is not merely a technical project but a strategic test of the feasibility of Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cell (SOEC) technology within Vietnam's energy landscape.

The Vietnam ASEAN Hydrogen Club (VAHC) extends its sincere congratulations to IKONOMY Green Energy JSC and the Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City (IUH) as their collaborative research project is officially nominated by IUH to the Ministry of Science and Technology for the "Typical Science, Technology, Innovation, and Digital Transformation Event of 2026" award.

Vietnam is facing a paradox: it generates approximately 1.8 million tonnes of plastic waste annually, yet only 27% is collected and recycled. The rest is mostly landfilled, incinerated, or leaked into the environment—with 0.28 to 0.73 million tonnes flowing into the ocean each year. Meanwhile, the global hydrogen industry is actively searching for new feedstocks that do not rely solely on water electrolysis and renewable energy. The question arises: can plastic waste—a pressing environmental issue—become a feedstock supply for clean hydrogen production in Vietnam?

As green hydrogen projects in Vietnam remain stuck in “Version 0.0”—unable to progress due to institutional standards and Western-style bankability requirements—a new strategy note by international expert Laurent Thouvenin from France proposes a fundamentally different approach: drawing inspiration from proven energy sovereignty models and focusing on two key levers.

Within the framework of the state visit to the Kingdom of Belgium, on the afternoon of October 22, 2026 (local time), General Secretary and President To Lam visited the Port of Antwerp-Bruges. The event not only marks a step forward in maritime cooperation between Vietnam and Belgium but also opens up opportunities for the Vietnam Maritime Corporation (VIMC) to learn from the green transition model of one of Europe's most modern and pioneering seaports.

Vietnam (Tay Ninh): Starting with the Right Question
The delegation from Tay Ninh Province, led by Chairman Le Van Han, brought a practical perspective from a developing market. Tay Ninh currently operates 2,200 MW of renewable energy (centralized solar, rooftop solar, and biomass), along with 35 industrial parks attracting USD 27 billion in foreign investment, with Japan being a leading partner through over 174 projects and USD 1.52 billion. Instead of starting with technology, Tay Ninh posed the core question: "Who invests? Who buys? Where is the revenue? How is risk shared?" The answers shaped three business models: energy-as-a-service, biomass with carbon credits, and green hydrogen from surplus solar, following the Yamanashi model. The lesson from Tay Ninh: "The business model comes before the technology."

Copenhagen – Denmark, a Nordic nation with a population of just 5.9 million, is cementing its position as one of Europe's leading hubs for green hydrogen development and Power-to-X (PtX) technology. By leveraging its advantage in offshore wind, the Danish government and businesses are rolling out a comprehensive strategy spanning production, infrastructure, and export, with the goal of becoming a key link in the continent's clean energy supply chain.

The lesson from Malaysia shows that saving electricity is not only an energy security solution but also an economic lever creating abundant green hydrogen sources. And with the presence of technology solutions like EnergyChain – proven effective 10%+ in South Korea – Vietnam has enough tools to turn the 2030 hydrogen target from "difficult" to "very easy to achieve double". The only remaining issue is the deployment speed and determination to screen production.

When hydrogen burns, the chemical reaction produces only water vapor. This property makes hydrogen a unique cooking tool, fundamentally different from traditional gas stoves. According to the Japan Gas Appliances Inspection Association, the hydrogen grill jointly developed by Rinnai and Toyota received the first domestic certification as a demonstration "hydrogen cooking appliance" in December 2024.

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New research from Council Fire published on September 3, 2026 shows the hydrogen insurance landscape is shifting fast. If you want to know what gets hydrogen projects financed in 2026, the short answer is: insurance alone is not enough. Track insurance terms, public guarantees, EPC risk and offtake strength as one package.

The BRICS Joint Report on Hydrogen Value Chains 2026 is an official product of the BRICS Energy Working Group, developed under India’s 2026 Chairship and referenced/launched in the context of the 11th BRICS Energy Ministers’ Meeting in Gurugram (June 2026). The UAE contributed through the Working Group.

Clean hydrogen production is scaling rapidly with operational capacity up 70% over the past year, but binding demand growth remains well behind, according to the Hydrogen Council's new Global Hydrogen Compass 2026 report.

In the global quest for clean and sustainable energy, most scientific, corporate, and governmental attention is focused on green hydrogen (produced via electrolysis using renewable energy) or grey hydrogen (from natural gas). However, a lesser-known yet profoundly fascinating story with the potential to reshape our understanding of energy is slowly emerging: native hydrogen, also known as white or geologic hydrogen.

From Fukushima–Fukuoka, Java, China to Vietnam's borders and Europe: The race to build hydrogen transport infrastructure has begun. For many years, the big question for the hydrogen industry was: How can we produce hydrogen at a competitive cost? But now, another question is becoming equally important: How do we deploy hydrogen for long-haul transport at scale, with real trucks, real cargo, real refuelling stations, and stable commercial demand? The answers are gradually emerging in many countries:

In the context of the energy transition, hydrogen and ammonia are often referred to as "energy carriers" – molecules used to transport and store energy from production sites to consumption points. However, this perspective is becoming increasingly incomplete as both molecules are now being deployed directly as fuels across various sectors, from transportation to power generation. The distinction between "carrier" and "fuel" lies not in the molecular structure, but in the purpose of use and the energy conversion technology applied.

Moving forward, it is essential to conduct more large-scale, high-quality randomized controlled trials, verify the reproducibility of research findings, and elucidate the mechanisms by which hydrogen interacts with the human body. Will the accumulation of research confirm the true potential of hydrogen, or will its effects prove limited to specific conditions or contexts? Future research will provide the answer.