French energy company HDF Energy is exploring opportunities to develop integrated hydrogen renewable energy projects in Vietnam, particularly on islands with underdeveloped power infrastructure.

On April 14, Vietnam Electricity (EVN) held a meeting with senior representatives of HDF Energy in Hanoi to discuss potential cooperation.

At the meeting, Mathieu Geze, Asia regional director of HDF Energy, said, "HDF Energy aims to deploy pilot projects featuring its Renewstable® hydrogen power plant model on islands such as Phu Quy (Binh Thuan), Phu Quoc, Nam Du, and An Son (Kien Giang), with the goal of providing clean and reliable 24/7 electricity, reducing reliance on fossil fuels, and contributing to Vietnam’s carbon emissions reduction commitments."

Nguyen Anh Tuan, president and CEO of EVN, welcomed HDF Energy’s cooperation initiative, and highly appreciated the potential of the Renewstable® model for Vietnam’s island power systems.

He emphasised, "EVN is ready to support HDF in connecting with relevant technical units to conduct a detailed assessment of the model’s technical and economic feasibility. We also urge HDF to work closely with relevant stakeholders and provide comprehensive technical documentation to ensure compliance with legal regulations and alignment with Vietnam’s sustainable energy development goals."

Both sides agreed to maintain open channels of communication and cooperation in studying the feasibility of implementing the model in suitable localities.

HDF Energy is a leading energy group headquartered in France, pioneering the development of large-scale integrated hydrogen power plants. HDF’s Renewstable® solution combines solar power, battery storage, and hydrogen fuel cells to provide 24/7 electricity, independent of the grid, with reduced emissions, an ideal solution for islands and remote areas with limited infrastructure.

Currently, HDF Energy operates in over 30 countries, managing an investment portfolio of up to €5 billion ($5.7 million). The group is also running the world’s first multi-megawatt PEM fuel cell manufacturing plant in Bordeaux, France.