National summit highlights green hydrogen development

The National Green Hydrogen Summit: Energy Transition and Development of Green Hydrogen Industry in Vietnam was held at the National Innovation Centre (NIC) at the Hanoi-based Hoa Lac Hi-tech Park on October 28.
Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung speaks at the event. (Photo: baodauthau.vn)
Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung speaks at the event. (Photo: baodauthau.vn)

Speaking at the summit, Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung highlighted green hydrogen as a standout measure in the process of pursuing a “green future”.

This is a promising solution that can enhance the value of renewable energy for developing countries, including Vietnam, and applied to various industries and in daily social life, he said, adding that the development of green hydrogen is essential in Vietnam's energy transition process.

At the event, delegates focused their discussions on major issues such as global trend in energy, and industry and investment trends, the national energy master plan for the 2021 – 2030 period, with a vision to 2050, potential and requirements on green hydrogen export in Vietnam, circular economic model from sustainable exploitation to green, smart production, and net zero and commercialisation of fast-charging battery products for electric vehicles.

Within the framework of the summit, a cooperation document signing ceremony took place in the presence of leaders from the Ministries and Planning and Investment, and Industry and Trade, representatives from the Asia Foundation, GIZ, Masan High-Tech Materials, BCG Energy, Vietnam Oil and Gas Institute, Capital Nature, Plug Power, and the Vietnam National University – Hanoi.

NDO