Vietnam's Hydrogen Energy Development Faces Challenges and Opportunities
Key Ideas
  • Vietnam's hydrogen adoption remains limited, primarily sourced from fertiliser factories and oil refineries, with challenges including unclear investment guidelines and limited infrastructure.
  • Experts emphasize the need for clear investment incentives and a robust regulatory framework to support hydrogen production and infrastructure expansion.
  • The Hydrogen Energy Strategy to 2030 aims to produce 100,000 to 500,000 tonnes of green hydrogen annually by 2030, aligning with Vietnam's net zero emissions goal.
  • Vietnam plans to develop green and blue hydrogen, pilot hydrogen and ammonia cofiring in power generation, and collaborate with domestic and foreign investors on hydrogen projects in various provinces.
Despite the Vietnamese Government's recognition of hydrogen energy's potential and the launch of a national strategy, the adoption of hydrogen in Vietnam remains limited. The majority of domestic hydrogen demand is sourced from fertiliser factories and oil refineries. Challenges include unclear investment guidelines, limited infrastructure, and a lack of regulations. The cost of producing clean hydrogen remains high, hindering large-scale production. The approval of the Hydrogen Energy Strategy to 2030 sets ambitious goals for green hydrogen production by 2030 and beyond, in alignment with net zero emissions targets. Plans include developing green and blue hydrogen, piloting hydrogen and ammonia cofiring, and collaborating with investors in various provinces. International collaboration, particularly with China, the EU, the US, and other hydrogen technology leaders, is seen as crucial for Vietnam's position in the global hydrogen market.
ADVANCEH2

Our vision is to be the world's leading online platform for advancing the use of hydrogen as a critical piece needed to deliver net-zero initiatives and the promise of a clean H2 energy future.

© 2025 AdvanceH2, LLC. All rights reserved.