Green Hydrogen Hub – step forward in Vietnam’s energy transition
Germany’s development agency GIZ, through its H2Uppp program, supports Vietnam’s green hydrogen roadmap by linking businesses, providing policy advice and promoting training and technology transfer as the country works to turn its strong renewable potential into a commercial reality.
THE HANOI TIMES — The Green Hydrogen Hub Vietnam was officially launched at the Vietnamese-German University in Ho Chi Minh City, marking a major step in the country’s green hydrogen development and energy transition.
Representatives of Vietnam and Germany at the launching ceremony of the Green Hydrogen Hub Vietnam on October 23. Photo: GIZ
The launch reflects Vietnam’s growing ambition to build a sustainable hydrogen economy with strong support from international partners.
Attending the launching event were about 100 representatives from government agencies, development organizations, research institutions, universities and private enterprises from both Vietnam and abroad.
Speaking at the event, which gathered GIZ Vietnam Country Director Michaela Baur said that the hub is not just a network but a physical center of collaboration and innovation where knowledge and partnerships converge to drive change.
Sharing the same vision, Thomas Aulig, Vice President of the Vietnamese-German University, described the hub as a platform that connects academia, industry and policy, promoting education, research and innovation in renewable energy and hydrogen technologies.
The Green Hydrogen Hub is envisioned as a dynamic space fostering business cooperation, technology demonstration and knowledge exchange while providing training for students, young professionals and energy experts.
The event covered the signing of three strategic memoranda of understanding. Indefol and Infineon agreed to integrate advanced power electronics into a 1 MW containerized electrolyzer powered entirely by renewable energy.
Deutsche Bank and Indefol formed a joint task force to design financing mechanisms for large-scale hydrogen projects.
Meanwhile, Wealth Power Group and Indefol announced cooperation to develop zero-carbon industrial parks in Central Vietnam using green hydrogen solutions.
The event also featured an exhibition showcasing hydrogen technologies from Vietnamese and German enterprises and a panel discussion on Vietnam–Germany cooperation in hydrogen market development and workforce training, linking research with practical application.
The Green Hydrogen Hub Vietnam is part of the International Hydrogen Ramp-up Program (H2Uppp), implemented by the GIZ Energy Support Program and commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy.
The hub’s mission is built on three pillars, namely business matchmaking and technology transfer, training and capacity building, and demonstration of advanced hydrogen technologies.
The establishment of the Green Hydrogen Hub marks the beginning of long-term cooperation to strengthen Vietnam’s hydrogen ecosystem through policy dialogue, innovation and international partnership, contributing to a sustainable and inclusive energy future.
Potential in Vietnam
Renewable energy is a source of green hydrogen. Photo: Trungnam Group
Vietnam emerges as a potential hub for green hydrogen development, leveraging its vast renewable energy resources, especially wind and solar power.
Under its national hydrogen energy strategy, the country targets producing 100,000 to 500,000 tons of hydrogen annually by 2030 and up to 20 million tons by 2050.
Green hydrogen is expected to play a central role in decarbonizing hard-to-abate sectors such as steel, fertilizer and transport while strengthening energy security and creating new export opportunities.
To realize this potential, Vietnam is improving its policy framework, mobilizing investment through green finance and international partnerships such as the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP).
However, there remain challenges in production costs, infrastructure and regulatory mechanisms.
Germany’s development agency GIZ is among the leading partners supporting Vietnam’s green hydrogen roadmap. Through the International Hydrogen Ramp-up Program (H2Uppp), GIZ helps connect German and Vietnamese businesses, provides policy advice and fosters training and technology transfer.
Vietnam has a strong renewable base and clear goals for large-scale green hydrogen development. However, it requires stronger policies, infrastructure and financing mechanisms to turn potential into a commercial reality.
