On March 2, 2026, Petrovietnam Camau Fertilizer Corporation (PVCFC) and the Vietnam Petroleum Institute (VPI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and a Cooperation Agreement on research development, application of scientific research outcomes, scientific and technological services, and human resource training. The event reaffirmed the long‑term commitment of both parties to leveraging their strengths in scientific research, technology development, new product innovation, technology transfer, and high‑quality human resource development, with the shared goal of promoting green, sustainable, and efficient agricultural growth.
Under the agreement, VPI and PVCFC will jointly implement research projects focused on operational optimization, product diversification to enhance business performance, modeling and digital twin solutions for fertilizer plants, and the development of new fertilizer products. The collaboration also encompasses microbiological and biological products for agriculture, integrated plant nutrition solutions, and post‑harvest processing technologies for fruits, vegetables, flowers, and other key crops—particularly those requiring greater climate resilience.
The two sides will strengthen cooperation and partnerships with domestic and international entities in research programs, incubation initiatives, and start-up projects, especially in the fields of high-tech agriculture, advanced nutrient-management technologies, and modern cultivation practices. These joint efforts aim to support environmental protection, climate-change adaptation, and greenhouse gas reduction. In parallel, VPI and PVCFC will work together to train high-quality human resources, organize scientific conferences, and conduct technical workshops to transfer new agricultural technologies to organizations and practitioners.
Following the MOU signing, VPI and PVCFC’s Research & Development Center formalized a Cooperation Agreement to further develop and apply scientific research outcomes, provide scientific and technological services, and support human resource development. Both sides agreed to leverage their respective strengths in experience and technology to advance joint research and deliver high-quality products to both domestic and international customers.
Speaking at the Signing Ceremony, Dr. Nguyen Van Tu, Deputy General Director in charge of VPI, emphasized that by leveraging shared facilities, laboratories, accumulated expertise, and high-quality human resources, VPI and PVCFC will intensify their collaboration to translate the guidelines of the Party and State, as well as the strategic orientations of the Vietnam National Industry–Energy Group, into concrete scientific and technological deliverables. Dr. Nguyen Van Tu emphasized that the primary mission of VPI and PVCFC is to develop commercially viable products across key sectors, including fertilizers, chemicals, microbiology, advanced materials, environmental technology, biotechnology, and biomass, thereby generating tangible value for both organizations and for the Group as a whole.
Dr. Nguyen Van Tu affirmed that the strategic partnership between PVCFC and VPI reflects a commitment to bridging scientific research with productive practice. Through the joint mobilization of resources and the coordinated implementation of research programs, technology development, and new product innovation, the two parties aim to enhance agricultural productivity, increase the added value of agricultural products, and contribute meaningfully to Vietnam's green and sustainable agricultural development goals.
According to Mr. Nguyen Thanh Tung, Deputy General Director of PVCFC, the company has progressively expanded its investment in research and development (R&D) beyond its core business of fertilizer manufacturing, extending into the fields of oil and gas, chemicals, and broader industrial value chains, with a strategic focus on developing core technologies. Mr. Nguyen Thanh Tung noted that the collaborative relationship between the two organizations has grown in both breadth and depth — ranging from applied research on slow-release nanocarbon fertilizer products to the implementation of advanced material projects, including graphene applications for industrial gas initiatives. PVCFC's leadership expressed its ambition to partner with VPI in maximizing the utilization of existing data resources, research infrastructure, and raw material zones to advance new programs in biotechnology, the development of key crop varieties, and productivity enhancement. In parallel, both parties aim to strengthen cooperation in high-quality human resource training and to organize knowledge-sharing workshops that foster the exchange of expertise and the exploration of promising research directions.
