Hydrogen technology and partners

In the era of AI and high-performance computing, the semiconductor industry faces dual pressure: producing increasingly sophisticated chips while minimizing its carbon footprint. Against this backdrop, hydrogen emerges as an irreplaceable factor – both an essential "catalyst" in the microfabrication process and a key to the industry's decarbonization.

The concepts of "Hydrogen Valleys" and "Hydrogen Hubs" have become key models in the global clean energy strategy. While sharing the common goal of advancing the hydrogen economy, these two models reflect distinct approaches between Europe and Asia, stemming from different policy contexts, resources, and strategic priorities.

The Net Zero Challenge (N0C), Vietnam's largest climate technology innovation competition, has officially opened applications for its fourth edition. Co-organized by Touchstone Partners and Temasek Foundation, N0C 2026 promises significant opportunities for global climate tech solutions ready to pilot in Vietnam.

Nghi Son Refinery and Petrochemical LLC (NSRP) has issued a call for interest, seeking domestic and international investors for the "Hydrogen Recovery and Industrial Hydrogen Peroxide (H₂O₂) Production Plant" project at the Nghi Son Refinery and Petrochemical Complex in Thanh Hoa Province, Vietnam. This is a strategic investment opportunity leveraging the feedstock and infrastructure advantages of one of Asia's most modern refineries.

Vietnam is positioning the Cai Mep–Thi Vai port cluster as a future hub for green marine fuels, with methanol and green ammonia playing pivotal roles in the country’s long-term maritime decarbonisation strategy. Supported by the Australian Government’s Partnerships for Infrastructure (P4I) program, a recent feasibility study highlights these two alternative fuels as critical components for sustainable bunkering development in Vietnam.

The Korea Overseas Infrastructure & Urban Development Corporation (KIND) has issued a tender notice for a pre-feasibility study on a green ammonia production facility project in Binh Thuan, Vietnam.

Vietnam is at an opportunity to become a production and export hub for green hydrogen and green ammonia to Japan, while developing the domestic market through collaboration with Japanese partners and investors. This is the assessment of the Vietnam - ASEAN Hydrogen Club (VAHC) based on competitive advantages and clean energy cooperation trends between the two countries.

In the context of increasingly complex geopolitical competition, armed forces worldwide are seeking breakthrough technologies to gain battlefield advantage. Hydrogen, with its superior energy density and low-signature operational capabilities, is emerging as a strategic solution in defense, from portable power for infantry to propulsion for submarines and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

CFA Vietnam is pleased to introduce a special funding opportunity for the business community from the AGILE Matching Grant Facility 2026, an initiative funded by the Government of Canada to strengthen the climate entrepreneurship ecosystem in Vietnam.

As international investors seek opportunities in clean energy and high-tech sectors, Ho Chi Minh City's Investment Hub has officially launched an online portal to connect investment opportunities with global investors. This is a strategic step to attract new-generation FDI into the city's priority sectors.

As we approach the 10th anniversary of the Japanese government establishing the world's first Basic Hydrogen Strategy in 2017, hydrogen use in Japan is expanding from its focus on power generation and industry into the realm of daily life and consumption. In particular, the enactment of the "Act on Promotion of Supply and Use of Low-Carbon Hydrogen, etc. for Smooth Transition to Carbon-Neutral Growth-Oriented Economic Structure" in 2024 established the legal foundation for the Japanese government's support for a major transition to a hydrogen economy.

Beyond the fertilizer, chemical, and mining sectors, hydrogen plays an indispensable role in oil refining – the second-largest industrial hydrogen consumer in Vietnam, after fertilizer production. This article analyzes current and future hydrogen demand in the oil and gas sector, along with the potential for transitioning to clean hydrogen.

Beyond the fertilizer industry, ammonia (NH₃) is used in various industrial sectors in Vietnam. This article consolidates ammonia demand across these sectors, converts it to clean hydrogen equivalent, and assesses the transition potential within the national hydrogen strategy.

Beyond mineral extraction and food production, ammonia (NH₃) is an indispensable input in fertilizer production – the largest ammonia-consuming sector in Vietnam. This article analyzes the role of ammonia in fertilizer production and estimates the ammonia demand for this industry, thereby assessing the potential for transitioning to green ammonia within the national hydrogen strategy.

Beyond the mineral extraction industry, ammonia (NH₃) is an essential input in the food production sector, particularly in the manufacture of monosodium glutamate (MSG). This article analyzes the role of ammonia in MSG production and estimates the ammonia demand for this industry in Vietnam.

Vietnam is developing its National Hydrogen Energy Development Strategy with ambitious targets: 100,000-500,000 tons/year of green hydrogen production by 2030 and 10-20 million tons/year by 2050. However, a critical component often overlooked in these calculations is the demand for clean hydrogen and ammonia for industrial explosives production serving coal and construction stone mining – the two largest explosives-consuming sectors in Vietnam. This article analyzes the scale of this demand and proposes its integration into the national hydrogen roadmap.

A comprehensive study recently published in the journal Clean Energy (Volume 10, Issue 3, June 2026) has conducted a techno-economic assessment of photovoltaic (PV) systems combined with green hydrogen production at nine representative locations across Vietnam. The research, conducted by Van Tri Bui, My Hanh Pham, and Phuong Truong Le, developed a complete simulation framework on the MATLAB/Simulink platform, integrating solar radiation data, PV generation models, and electrolyzer performance to quantify energy yield and the Levelized Cost of Hydrogen (LCOH). This study is considered an important contribution to Vietnam's green hydrogen development strategy, especially as the country aims for net-zero emissions by 2050.

HANOI – On the morning of June 29, 2026, Vietnam's domestic carbon exchange officially began operations at the Hanoi Stock Exchange (HNX) under the allowance code VN2025, marking a significant milestone in the formation and development of the country's carbon market.