Siemens Energy to develop green hydrogen in Binh Dinh

Binh Dinh is known for its rich natural resources and presents an ideal environment for renewable energy development. "Following provincial and national planning, an ideal location for a deep-water seaport and industrial zone has been designated, particularly suitable for offshore and nearshore wind power development, which supports the proposed green hydrogen gas system project by Siemens Energy," said Le Kim Toan, deputy secretary of the Binh Dinh Party Committee.

Toan expressed his hope for stronger partnerships with German businesses, especially in fields such as electronic component manufacturing, vehicle supporting industry, seaport infrastructure, industrial park infrastructure, energy, tourism, high-tech agriculture, fisheries, trade in services, and environmental protection.

He called on German enterprises to expand their investment and assist local firms to engage more deeply in supply and value chains.

"Siemens Energy is currently focusing on collaborations to green the energy chain worldwide, with an emphasis on reducing carbon emissions," said Stefan Becher, director of Siemens Energy in Berlin.

The company works with its customers and partners on energy systems for the future, thus supporting the transition to a more sustainable world. With its portfolio of products, solutions and services, Siemens Energy covers almost the entire energy value chain – from power generation and transmission to storage.

Siemens has been operating in Vietnam for over 30 years and has been involved in several projects here, including Phu My 2.1 expanded power plants, Phu My 3, Ca Mau Thermal Power Plant, and Nhon Trach 2 Thermal Power Plant.

Siemens has also supplied parts and equipment for 500kV transformer stations such as those at Doc Soi, Song May, and Son La.

"Binh Dinh is a suitable place for developing a green hydrogen gas project as the province has designated an area for constructing a deep-water seaport alongside an industrial zone," said Becher.

This area will concentrate on energy development, particularly offshore and nearshore wind power, however, the details on the total amount to be invested have yet to be released.

Green hydrogen is a type of hydrogen produced from renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power. The production process uses electricity to electrolyse water, splitting it into hydrogen and oxygen, without emitting CO₂ or other pollutants. Green hydrogen is considered a green and sustainable energy source as it can be produced from renewable energy sources and does not cause environmental pollution.

Vietnam's national strategy calls for increasing the use of green hydrogen and carbon capture technologies by 2050. It also calls for developing markets for hydrogen in the production of electricity, commercial and residential use, heavy industry, and transportation.

Vietnam intends to test the co-firing of coal with ammonia and natural gas with hydrogen to meet the fuel switching targets outlined in Power Development Plan VIII.

Elements of a green hydrogen future Vietnam’s economy and sustained growth rate, has attracted attention, achieving a swift economic expansion.

Successful commissions power substation in Ninh Thuan by Siemens Energy Households and businesses in Thuan Nam district in the central province of Ninh Thuan have received a boost in power transmission after the successful commissioning and energisation of a 500kV power substation.

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