VAHC activities

Immediately following Mr. Andy Lei's (VAHC) overview of Vietnam's hydrogen market, Mr. Matthew Degyansky – CEO of Drive On, LLC, representing Utility Global (USA) – took the stage. He opened with a striking statement:

"Most of you are familiar with electrolysis or steam methane reforming (SMR). Today, I introduce a completely different technology: H2Gen® – producing hydrogen from water without electricity. And it can decarbonize up to 50% of global emissions."

He emphasized that Utility Global focuses on hard-to-abate industries – which account for up to 50% of global emissions – including steel, low-carbon fuels, refining & petrochemicals, chemicals, and upstream oil & gas.

Opening: Placing Safety at the Core of the Supply Chain

Immediately following Mr. Gary Siah's presentation (Solberg Manufacturing) on advanced cathode air filtration for fuel cells, Dr. Hee Jung Kim – representative of UNIHYS (United Institute of Hydrogen Technology, South Korea) – took the stage with a powerful opening statement:

"While we are discussing production technologies, financial investments, and market development, there is a fundamental question that few are asking: Is our hydrogen infrastructure truly safe to operate at industrial scale?"

She affirmed that safety is not a barrier to development but rather the very foundation for hydrogen to become a true pillar of clean energy – especially in sensitive sectors such as semiconductor manufacturing, where a single explosion or leak could disrupt global supply chains.

Following the workshop program, Dr. Tran Nguyen Trong Nguyen – Founder of Kenzen Consulting and Representative of Obayashi Corporation (Japan) – delivered an important presentation on Obayashi's green energy business initiatives, focusing on the global hydrogen investment portfolio and concrete steps in Vietnam.

The workshop Vietnam – U.S. & International Partners Hydrogen Workshop 2026: Advanced Hydrogen Technologies and the Semiconductor Supply Chain – Vietnam & ASEAN was organized by the Vietnam ASEAN Hydrogen Club (VAHC) in cooperation with Solberg Manufacturing (USA). The event took place successfully on the morning of April 10, 2026 at the Saigon Hotel, Ho Chi Minh City. As part of the workshop, Mr. Gary Siah – APAC Representative of Solberg Manufacturing – delivered an important presentation titled: *“Gas Filtration and Membrane Technologies for Hydrogen Systems and Fuel Cells” *. The content was based on practical research and solutions from Solberg, a company established in the field of air filtration since 1968.

On April 10, 2026, the Vietnam ASEAN Hydrogen Club (VAHC), in collaboration with Solberg Manufacturing (USA), successfully hosted the Vietnam-America Hydrogen Workshop 2026 at the Saigon Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. The event brought together leading experts, companies from the United States, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, and international partners to share the latest developments in global and regional hydrogen markets, showcase cutting-edge hydrogen production technologies, and explore practical collaboration opportunities in Vietnam and ASEAN.

The Vietnam ASEAN Hydrogen Club (VAHC), in collaboration with UNP Healthcare Vietnam, will co-organize the Wellness Experience Workshop from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM on April 18, 2026, at the Ground Floor, TINI COWORKING Building, 152–154 Vo Van Kiet Street, Ben Thanh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City. The event is designed for approximately 50 participants, focusing on proactive wellness experiences and knowledge sharing on hydrogen applications in healthcare.

The Vietnam ASEAN Hydrogen Club (VAHC) is pleased to invite its members and partners to register for an exclusive technical visit to a large-scale hydrogen storage facility hosted by Vallourec. The visit will take place on May 19, 2026 in Rotterdam, Netherlands, one day ahead of the World Hydrogen Summit 2026. This is a free guided tour, specifically designed for industry professionals in the hydrogen sector.

HANOI – On the morning of March 31, 2026, at the international workshop "Hydrogen Horizons - Advancing Vietnam-France Energy Collaboration" held at the University of Science and Technology of Hanoi (USTH), Dr. Khanh Viet Dung Tran, PhD, Eng, Country Head of HDF Energy – a global pure player in hydrogen infrastructure and high-power fuel cells – delivered a compelling presentation titled "Game-Changing H₂ Power".

HANOI – On the morning of March 31, 2026, within the framework of the international workshop "Hydrogen Horizons - Advancing Vietnam-France Energy Collaboration" held at the University of Science and Technology of Hanoi (USTH), Mr. Eward Jung, Country Director of Air Liquide – a world leader in gases, technologies, and services – delivered a presentation titled "H₂E for Industrial Decarbonization and Clean Transport".

HANOI – On the afternoon of March 31, 2026, within the framework of the international workshop "Hydrogen Horizons - Advancing Vietnam-France Energy Collaboration" held at the University of Science and Technology of Hanoi (USTH), Mr. Duong Pham, Counsel from Hogan Lovells – one of the world's leading international law firms – delivered an in-depth presentation on the "Legal & Regulatory Framework for Hydrogen Projects in Vietnam" .

HANOI – On the morning of March 31, 2026, within the framework of the international workshop "Hydrogen Horizons - Advancing Vietnam-France Energy Collaboration" held at the University of Science and Technology of Hanoi (USTH), Dr. Phong D. Tran – Head of the Laboratory of Electrochemistry and Sustainable Catalysis (CECS) – delivered a keynote presentation titled "Hydrogen Energy Research in Vietnam".

HANOI – Within the framework of the international workshop "Hydrogen Horizons - Advancing Vietnam-France Energy Collaboration" held at the University of Science and Technology of Hanoi (USTH) on March 31, 2026, Dr. Cao Thuy Oanh – representing the Vietnam ASEAN Hydrogen Club (VAHC) – delivered a significant presentation on "Vietnam National Hydrogen Strategy and Some Suggestions to Build the Roadmap" .

HANOI – Within the framework of the international workshop "Hydrogen Horizons - Advancing Vietnam-France Energy Collaboration" held at the University of Science and Technology of Hanoi (USTH) on March 31, 2026, Mr. Le Ngoc Anh Minh – Chairman of the Vietnam ASEAN Hydrogen Club (VAHC) – delivered a comprehensive presentation on "Global Hydrogen Market Trends & Investment Outlook" .

On March 31, 2026, the "Hydrogen Horizons: Advancing Vietnam-France Energy Collaboration" event took place at the University of Science and Technology of Hanoi (USTH) , a member of the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST). The event marked a major milestone in realizing the strategic partnership between Vietnam and France in the field of renewable energy, specifically green hydrogen – an energy source expected to reshape the global energy landscape.

In implementing the strategy for green energy development and realizing national commitments on energy transition, the National Committee for Standards, Metrology and Quality (under the Ministry of Science and Technology) is proceeding with the establishment of the National Technical Committee TCVN/TC 197 – Hydrogen Technology. The National Committee for Standards, Metrology and Quality under the Ministry of Science and Technology of Vietnam has issued Invitation Letter No. 706/TĐC-TC dated March 11, 2026 to the Vietnam ASEAN Hydrogen Club regarding the invitation to participate in the National Technical Committee TCVN/TC 197 – Hydrogen Technology.

The Clean Buses in APAC 2026 conference held this week in Bangkok highlights a critical transition in Asia-Pacific’s clean transport sector—from ambition to real-world implementation. Bringing together policymakers, transport operators, technology providers, and energy stakeholders, the event explored both battery-electric and hydrogen-powered buses as cities across the region seek practical pathways to decarbonize public transport. A key highlight was the participation of Vietnam ASEAN Hydrogen Club (VAHC), represented by Ivan Lim, who spoke and moderated discussions on bus electrification and hydrogen mobility.

As Southeast Asia faces the dual pressure of rapid economic growth and the urgent need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, regional platforms are playing an increasingly important role in fostering collaboration on policy, technology, and investment.

The Vietnam ASEAN Hydrogen Club (VAHC) has expanded its international engagement by becoming an official partner of two major global energy and hydrogen events: Gastech Bangkok 2026 in Thailand and the Asia Pacific Hydrogen Conference & Exhibition 2026 in Australia.