(PetroTimes) – From February 20 to March 6, 2025, the Vietnam Petroleum Institute in cooperation with the Petrovietnam Human Resource Management Board organized the course “Next Gen AI Communication: Breaking Through to a New Generation of AI-Driven Communication.”

Petrovietnam Trains on the Application of Artificial Intelligence to Enhance Communication Effectiveness

Mr. Pham Truong Giang – Deputy Director of the Center for Petroleum Exploration and Production Research at VPI – discusses the application of the award-winning enhanced oil recovery (EOR) research project.

Enhancing Oil Recovery Efficiency to Strengthen National Energy Security

On the afternoon of August 8 in Ho Chi Minh City, the Party Committee of the Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (Petrovietnam)

VPI’s Specialized CNT/Graphene Additive System Honored

VPI Trade Union Organizes Meaningful Activities to Commemorate International Women’s Day on March 8

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam National Oil and Gas Group (Petrovietnam) (September 3, 1975 – September 3, 2025), the Grassroots Trade Union of Scientific Research and Training has launched the online run

The Trade Union of Scientific Research and Training Organizes Online Run “Unity – Connection – Breakthrough”

VPI Party Committee Holds Conference to Study and Implement Resolution No. 951-NQ/ĐU Dated January 3, 2025

Survey of petroleum storage management and operations models to support the development of the national energy reserve strategy

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The Vietnam Petroleum Institute (VPI) invites tenders for the package "Review and Audit of VPI's Financial Statements for the period 2024 – 2026."

VPI Announces Tender for "Audit of VPI's Financial Statements for the Period 2024-2026"

VPI Announcement of Contractor Ranking and Invitation for Contract Negotiation

VPI Must Undergo Comprehensive Renovation in Line with New Development Strategy

Vietnam Petroleum Institute (VPI) Announces Recruitment for 14 Positions

The Vietnam Petroleum Institute (VPI)'s machine learning-based fuel price forecasting model predicts that in the upcoming price adjustment on July 24, 2025, retail gasoline prices may slightly decrease by 0.8%, while oil prices may rise by 0.8–2%,

VPI Forecasts Slight Drop in Gasoline Prices, Rise in Oil Prices in the July 24 Price Adjustment Cycle

According to the data analyst at the Vietnam Petroleum Institute (VPI), retail prices of E5 RON 92 gasoline may decrease slightly by VND 170 to VND 19,100 per liter, while RON 95-III gasoline may fall by VND 162 to VND 19,538 per liter.

VPI Forecasts Slight Decrease in Gasoline Prices in the July 31st Price Adjustment Period

On September 17, 2025, the Vietnam Petroleum Institute (VPI) held a working session with Shinec Joint Stock Company to discuss potential cooperation in researching and developing the model of an eco-industrial energy center, contributing to the goals of sustainable development, energy transition

VPI and Shinec Discuss Potential Cooperation in Developing Eco-Industrial Energy Center Model

On September 12, 2025, in Ho Chi Minh City, the 1st Congress of the Grassroots Youth Union of Scientific Research and Training (NCKH&ĐT) for the 2025–2030 term was successfully convened

The Grassroots Youth Union of Scientific Research and Training Successfully Holds Its 1st Congress, Term 2025–2030

On September 23, 2025, the Vietnam Petroleum Institute (VPI) and PetroVietnam College (PVCollege) held a working session with Viettel Academy to explore potential collaboration in developing advanced training programs in cutting-edge technologies.

VPI, PVCollege, and Viettel Academy Collaborate on Advanced Training Programs

The Vietnam Petroleum Institute (VPI) hereby announces the results of the contractor selection for the package “Consulting Services for Preparing the Environmental Permit Application for the Vietnam Petroleum Institute’s Testing and Analysis Center and Office.”

Result of Contractor Selection for the Consulting Package for Preparing the Environmental Permit Application

Can Tho - The Industrial and Ecological Energy Center project has a capital of more than 19 billion USD, expected to turn Can Tho into a green energy center.

Can Tho welcomes a super project of industrial and ecological energy worth over 19 billion USD

Within the framework of AWS re:Invent 2025, held from December 1–5, 2025 in Las Vegas (USA), the delegation of the Vietnam Petroleum Institute (VPI), led by Mr. Nguyen Van Tu – Deputy General Director in charge of VPI, met with senior leaders and experts of Amazon Web Services (AWS).

VPI Works with Amazon Web Services (AWS) on Key Digital Transformation Directions 

On December 15, the Vietnam Petroleum Institute (VPI) held the Conference to Review 2025 Performance, Deploy Tasks for 2026, and the Employees’ Conference for 2026.

VPI Serves as the Core of Scientific Research and Innovation for Petrovietnam

On January 21, 2026, the Vietnam National Industry – Energy Group (Petrovietnam), in collaboration with the Vietnam Petroleum Institute (VPI), and Topsoe Sdn. to organize the Energy transition seminar: Low-carbon Technologies.

VPI and Topsoe to organize the Energy transition seminar: Low-carbon Technologies

Recently, a delegation from the Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (Petrovietnam), led by Mr. Bui Minh Tien, Member of the Standing Committee of the Party Committee and Member of the Group’s Members’ Council, visited the Southern branch of the Vietnam Petroleum Institute (VPI).

Accelerating the Commercialization of Products from Scientific Research 

Recently, staff and employees of VPI, PVU, and PV College organized a fundraising campaign to support residents in provinces severely affected by Typhoon Wipha (Storm No. 3).

VPI, PVU, and PV College Join Hands to Support Communities Affected by Typhoon Wipha (Storm No. 3)

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (Petrovietnam) (September 3, 1975 – September 3, 2025), the Trade Union for Science Research and Training organized the online running event “Unity – Connection – Breakthrough” 

The Trade Union for Science Research and Training Launches Online Running Event “Unity – Connection – Breakthrough”

On September 23, 2025, the Vietnam Petroleum Institute (VPI) held a working session with the Institute for Nuclear Science and Technology (INST) to discuss research cooperation in next-generation nuclear energy, with a focus on developing nuclear batteries.

VPI and INST Explore Potential Collaboration on Nuclear Battery Research

The specialized CNT/Graphene additive system, designed to enhance performance and reduce consumption for lubricants and paints, is the result of a fully integrated R&D and production process from laboratory to commercialization. The collaborative model between the Vietnam Petroleum Institute (VPI)

A New Milestone for Petrovietnam in its Journey of Innovation and Technological Mastery

On October 24, 2025, the Vietnam Petroleum Institute (VPI) held a working session with Rockwell Engineering and Equipment Co. to discuss potential collaboration in clean energy, with a focus on the production, storage and use of clean hydrogen

VPI and Rockwell Engineering explore green hydrogen production partnership in Vietnam

On February 23, 2026, Mr. Le Ngoc Son, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Vietnam National Energy and Industry Corporation and a delegation from Petrovietnam worked with the Vietnam Petroleum Institute (VPI) on the implementation of key tasks in 2026.

Petrovietnam works with the Vietnam Petroleum Institute on implementing tasks for 2026

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

PVCFC and VPI Collaborate on Research, Technology Development, and New Product Innovation

On 2 April 2026, Dr. Nguyen Van Tu, Deputy General Director in charge of the Vietnam Petroleum Institute (VPI), worked with Dr. Linas Kilda, Chief Business Development Officer of KN Energies, to discuss the potential and opportunities for research and cooperation on LNG infrastructure development

VPI working with KN Energies on optimized LNG infrastructure development solutions

On June 24, 2026, the Vietnam Petroleum Institute (VPI), a unit of the Vietnam National Industry – Energy Group (Petrovietnam), and the National Power System and Market Operator (NSMO) signed a cooperation agreement on the research, development

VPI and NSMO cooperate in technology development to improve power system operation efficiency

On June 26, 2026, the Vietnam Petroleum Institute (VPI), a subsidiary of the Vietnam National Industry – Energy Group (Petrovietnam), held a working session with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to exchange experience and promote cooperation in research, surveys

VPI and JICA Exchange Experience in Developing a Crude Oil Stockpiling Strategy

On 11 May 2026, the Vietnam Petroleum Institute (VPI) worked with Mr. Gernot Grasser, Managing Director for AVL SEA & Australia Co., Ltd. (of AVL List GmbH - Austria), to discuss the cooperation orientation in the research, consultancy, and application of hydrogen technology solutions in support

VPI work with AVL List GmbH on cooperation orientation in hydrogen technology development

The Vietnam Petroleum Institute (VPI) has announced that it will be accepting applications for 3 PhD candidates in Petroleum Engineering (code 9520604) and 3 candidates in Chemical Engineering (code 9520301) from now until October 8, 2024.

VPI Announces Admission for PhD Programs – 2nd Round of 2024

OGAV 2024: 10th Oil & Gas Vietnam Expo with VPI's Participation

VPI, PVU, and PV College Join Hands to Support Communities Affected by Typhoon No. 3

Petrovietnam announces appointment of General Director of the Vietnam Petroleum Institute

On April 1, 2026, Dr. Nguyen Van Tu, Deputy General Director in charge of Vietnam Petroleum Institute (VPI), held a working meeting with Mr. François Xavier Bauzet, Senior Vice President, Industry Service, TÜV SÜD ASEAN, to discuss the potential and strategic directions for cooperation in research

VPI and TÜV SÜD discussed directions for collaborative research in the field of renewable energy

On 13 August 2026, the Vietnam Petroleum Institute (VPI), a member unit of the Vietnam National Industry-Energy Group (Petrovietnam), and Beicip Technology Solutions Sdn. Bhd. (Beicip-Franlab Asia) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in research and technology appl

VPI and Beicip-Franlab Asia sign MoU to cooperate in research and technology applications

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The Vietnam Petroleum Institute (VPI) was established on May 22, 1978, based on the Geology and Petroleum Research Group, Project 36B under the General Department of Geology.

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The Workshop on the Development Plan for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Production to 2030, Vision to 2050, was organized on December 5, 2025, by the Vietnam National Industry - Energy Group (PVN) and the Vietnam Petroleum Institute (VPI)

Petrovietnam Hosts Workshop on Development Plan for SAF Production to 2030, Vision to 2050

With the dedication of individuals who have served both in the military and in the energy industry, the Veterans’ Association of the Vietnam Petroleum Institute (VPI)

VPI Veterans’ Association Contributes Insights to Promote Sustainable Energy Transition

Contract Award Announcement for "Consultancy on Analysis and Evaluation of CO2 Capture Technologies for Three PVN Power Plants"

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This was the directive of Mr. Le Manh Hung, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of the Members’ Council of the Vietnam National Oil and Gas Group (Petrovietnam), addressed to the leadership and staff involved in scientific and technological research at VPI

Restructuring and Innovating Petrovietnam’s Scientific and Technological Activities: An Urgent Necessity

From January 14-19, 2026, a delegation from the Vietnam Petroleum Institute (VPI), led by Dr. Nguyen Van Tu – Deputy Director in charge of VPI, worked with research, chemical production and technical service units of CNOOC (China). The working program focused on expanding cooperation in research,

VPI expands cooperation with CNOOC's chemical research, production, and technical services units

The Vietnam Petroleum Institute (VPI) would like to inform you of the official change in the address of our headquarters, in accordance with the new administrative division of Hanoi, effective July 1, 2025, as follows:

Change of VPI Headquarters Address According to Hanoi’s New Administrative Division (Effective from July 1, 2025)

On June 17, 2026, Vietnam National Industry – Energy Group (Petrovietnam) officially announced and presented the appointment decision, assigning Dr. Nguyen Van Tu as General Director of the Vietnam Petroleum Institute (VPI).

The cooperation between Siemens and the Vietnam Petroleum Institute (VPI) represents a strategic partnership and marks the beginning of a joint journey to build a more innovative, more transformative, and more sustainable future for Vietnam's energy sector in the decades ahead.

VPI and Siemens Partner to Advance Research and Deployment of Digital Technology Solutions

On September 3, 2025, all 9 Party Cells under the Party Committee of Scientific Research and Training held their regular meetings in accordance with Directive No. 50-CT/TW dated July 23, 2025, issued by the Secretariat of the Party Central Committee on continuing

The Party Committee of Scientific Research and Training Innovates and Enhances the Quality of Party Cell Activities

For the first time in Vietnam, a comprehensive, scientific, and globally aligned technological solution has been implemented to enhance oil recovery efficiency. 

VPI SP Chemical System: A Cutting-Edge Scientific and Technological Achievement by Petrovietnam

On September 25, 2025, the Vietnam Petroleum Institute (VPI) held a working session with Air Liquide to explore potential collaboration in developing technologies for the energy transition.

VPI and Air Liquide Partner to Develop Hydrogen and CCUS Technologies 

On April 9, 2026, the Vietnam Petroleum Institute (VPI) held a working session with the State Atomic Energy Corporation of the Russian Federation (Rosatom) to discuss orientations for cooperation in scientific research and human resource training in the field of nuclear energy and advanced energy

VPI works with ROSATOM on Research Cooperation in Nuclear Energy, Energy Storage and Energy Transition

On March 11, 2026, the Department of Science, Engineering and Technology (Ministry of Science and Technology) held a working session with the Vietnam Petroleum Institute (VPI) to discuss orientations for the implementation of key scientific and technological research programs through 2030.

Department of Science, Engineering and Technology Holds Working with the Vietnam Petroleum Institute: Orienting the Advancement of Key Research Progra

Marking the 50th anniversary of Petrovietnam (1975–2025), this video brings together meaningful greetings from former leaders of the Group, international oil and gas partners, and generations of employees who have stood alongside Petrovietnam throughout its journey of growth. These heartfelt

50 Years of Petrovietnam: Messages of Gratitude, Bonds of Trust

 On October 27, 2025, Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemicals Corporation (PVFCCo) and the Vietnam Petroleum Institute (VPI), with the approval of the Hanoi People’s Committee, successfully organized the scientific conference 