Orientation for cooperation in hydrogen technology development.

The Vietnam Petroleum Institute (VPI) recently held a meeting with Mr. Gernot Grasser, Managing Director of AVL Southeast Asia and Australia (part of AVL List GmbH - Austria), to discuss cooperation in research, consulting, and application of hydrogen technology solutions to serve energy development and energy transition in Vietnam.

The two sides discussed potential cooperation in key areas such as: building advanced hydrogen laboratories, applying energy system simulation software, evaluating technology performance, optimizing operations, and providing technical consulting for energy transition projects.

With its strengths in dynamic simulation, energy system simulation, and technology integration, AVL is capable of supporting the construction of comprehensive evaluation models from the equipment and plant level to the entire system, contributing to reduced testing costs, shorter deployment times, and improved reliability in investment decision-making.

Both sides assessed hydrogen as a sector with development potential, aligning with Vietnam's long-term goals of ensuring energy security, reducing emissions, and achieving sustainable development.

AVL representatives also shared international experience in the research, development, and testing of hydrogen systems, particularly fuel cell technology ranging from single-cell and stack systems to complete systems, while emphasizing the role of improving technological efficiency to increase the economic viability of hydrogen.

Speaking at the meeting, Dr. Nguyen Van Tu - Deputy Director in charge of VPI - highly appreciated AVL's technological capabilities, international experience, and sustainable development orientation, especially in the fields of hydrogen and energy storage.

VPI leaders proposed that both sides promote cooperation in low-emission energy sectors such as hydrogen, energy storage, and new fuels, while also strengthening the application of simulation and digitalization in planning and implementing low-emission energy solutions in Vietnam.

On AVL's side, Mr. Gernot Grasser proposed that the two sides collaborate on research into the application of simulation software to evaluate the design, fabrication, and optimization of the operational performance of hydrogen systems, leading to the implementation of pilot projects before scaling up. This approach would help minimize technological risks, control costs, and shorten project development time.

The leaders of VPI and AVL agreed to continue maintaining technical and professional exchanges to identify specific areas of cooperation in research, consulting, training, and knowledge transfer. Both sides also agreed to implement cooperation in a step-by-step manner, starting with pilot research or feasibility studies on an appropriate scale before expanding to larger-scale cooperation programs.

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