The agreement was signed at the Vietnam-France Business Forum in Paris during Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s official visit to France to attend the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), with the participation of representatives from ministries, state-owned enterprises and the private sector. With its long coastline and rapidly developing port system, maritime transport plays an essential role in Vietnam’s socio- economic development and international economic integration.
However, the maritime industry is also considered a major source of greenhouse gas emissions due to the use of fossil fuels. In line with its commitment to the United Nations Convention on Climate Change (COP26) and the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) goal of achieving “Net Zero” emissions by 2050, Vietnam is seeking innovative solutions to reduce its carbon footprint in the maritime sector. The collaboration between HDF Energy and VIMC is a timely step in line with national and global sustainability goals.
To develop and deploy HDF’s clean energy technology in the Vietnamese maritime industry, focusing on upgrading ships and port infrastructure. Joint initiatives will include feasibility studies, technical assessments and pilot projects to assess the feasibility and promote the deployment of green fuel ship operations.
VIMC will support these activities by sharing operational data, selecting vessels and ports for research and implementing pilot projects. At the same time, VIMC will also participate in evaluating the performance of fuel cell technology and expanding its application across its entire fleet and infrastructure.
On the HDF side, the company will undertake the design and integration of conversion solutions, including on-board fuel cell installation, shore refueling stations and shore power systems.
Speaking at the ceremony, VIMC General Director Nguyen Canh Tinh said: “VIMC is proactively restructuring its fleet by investing in new generation ships, applying advanced technology to save fuel and reduce CO₂ emissions. At the same time, our strategy is to deploy a shore power supply system for ships at ports, so that ships can turn off diesel generators during anchoring and loading. VIMC also focuses on developing deep-water ports according to the 'green port - digital port' model, investing in electric loading and unloading equipment and digital operation management to optimize efficiency and reduce energy consumption. The cooperation with HDF Energy, a pioneer in green fuel, is completely in line with the Corporation's green transformation strategy. We believe that this project will help VIMC accelerate its emissions reduction roadmap, realize the Net Zero 2050 target, and affirm VIMC's pioneering role in developing a zero-emission maritime model in Vietnam.”
Damien Havard, Chairman of HDF Energy, also said: “Vietnam’s maritime sector offers a unique opportunity to demonstrate the potential of green energy to decarbonize the heavy transport sector at scale. Our partnership with VIMC allows us to bring our technically proven fuel cell solutions to the forefront of innovation in the maritime sector. By combining HDF’s extensive green energy expertise with VIMC’s practical operational capabilities, we hope to build a zero-emission shipping model that can be replicated not only in Vietnam but also across the region.”
In addition to technical cooperation, the two companies will aim to scale up successful models nationwide. HDF will support VIMC in seeking international funding to accelerate the implementation process. Together, they aim to make clean energy sources a cornerstone of Vietnam’s green maritime strategy, contributing to the goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2050.
Source: https://vimc.co/strategic-cooperation-in-research-development-of-clean-energy-between-hdfenergy-and-vimc/
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