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 and development in the field of renewable energy in Vietnam.
During the meeting, the two sides introduced their respective capabilities and experience and discussed cooperation directions in four key areas:
(1) Technical assessment of large‑scale renewable energy integration into the power system, including site surveys, geological studies and environmental impact assessments for offshore wind projects; deployment of grid‑forming technologies and development of operating criteria for power systems with a high share of renewable energy;
(2) Low‑inertia power system studies, focusing on frequency response of the future power grid, the role of inverter‑based generation sources, and flexible generation mixes to support renewable energy integration;
(3) Development of a technical standards framework for next‑generation energy infrastructure, including standards for large‑scale renewable energy integration, grid‑forming standards, hydrogen‑ready infrastructure standards, and joint research on green hydrogen, green ammonia, Power‑to‑X pathways, and CCS/CCUS technologies; and
(4) Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) at system scale, covering technical requirements for integration, the role of BESS in low‑inertia power systems, and storage operating criteria to support renewable energy deployment.
(1) Technical assessment of large‑scale renewable energy integration into the power system, including site surveys, geological studies and environmental impact assessments for offshore wind projects; deployment of grid‑forming technologies and development of operating criteria for power systems with a high share of renewable energy;
(2) Low‑inertia power system studies, focusing on frequency response of the future power grid, the role of inverter‑based generation sources, and flexible generation mixes to support renewable energy integration;
(3) Development of a technical standards framework for next‑generation energy infrastructure, including standards for large‑scale renewable energy integration, grid‑forming standards, hydrogen‑ready infrastructure standards, and joint research on green hydrogen, green ammonia, Power‑to‑X pathways, and CCS/CCUS technologies; and
(4) Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) at system scale, covering technical requirements for integration, the role of BESS in low‑inertia power systems, and storage operating criteria to support renewable energy deployment.
Speaking at the meeting, Mr. François‑Xavier Bauzet, Senior Vice President, Industry Service, TÜV SÜD ASEAN, stated that TÜV SÜD prioritizes the development of a safe and fully integrated hydrogen ecosystem, covering the entire value chain from production to transportation, distribution, and application, and considers this a key pillar supporting decarbonisation goals in Southeast Asia. He also proposed a comprehensive technical support package in priority areas including offshore wind, hydrogen production and storage, composite materials, and nuclear energy.
Dr. Nguyen Van Tu, Deputy General Director in charge of VPI, highly appreciated TÜV SÜD’s capabilities and experience in renewable energy, particularly in the hydrogen sector, and affirmed VPI’s orientation toward building a strategic partnership with TÜV SÜD, contributing substantively to a safe, efficient, and sustainable energy transition in Vietnam.
The leaders of both sides agreed to continue technical exchanges and to proceed with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the near future, which will serve as a legal and strategic basis for implementing specific research and cooperation activities between the two institutions.