Ton Dong A is the leading company in Vietnam’s sheet metal industry, with an output of more than 800,000 tons of products/year, supplying to both domestic and international markets. We always give priority to investing in advanced and environmentally friendly equipment, which is also the reason why Ton Dong A chooses to use CNG and cooperate with CNG Vietnam. Conversion to CNG helps us reduce emissions by more than 200,000 tons of CO2, which is equivalent to indirectly planting nearly 5 million new trees. At the same time, the conversion of fuel sources has helped our company significantly increase thermal efficiency and reduce production costs.

During more than 11 years of partnership, together we have overcome many difficult periods, volatile fuel prices, world political and economic instability, and CNG Vietnam has always been a reliable partner. In the context of the world’s transition to clean energy sources, towards a low-carbon economy, along with the strong commitments of the Prime Minister at COP26, Ton Dong A and other businesses are committed to developing on a sustainable basis, protecting the environment, sharing humanistic values with society in accordance with the principle of “building a green life together”.

Ton Dong A will always accompany CNG Vietnam as a reliable strategic partner, sharing the mission of “creating sustainable values for the society”.

– Mr. Nguyen Thanh Trung, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Ton Dong A –

Trong một thông cáo chính thức hôm 10/7, lần đầu tiên các nhà lãnh đạo tài chính G20 đã công nhận “định giá carbon” là một công cụ tiềm năng để giải quyết biến đổi khí hậu. Đây được đánh giá là một bước tiến nhằm thúc đẩy ý tưởng và điều phối các chính sách giảm phát thải carbon.

Thông cáo được ban hành sau cuộc nhóm họp Bộ trưởng tài chính và thống đốc ngân hàng Trung ương của 20 nền kinh tế lớn nhất thế giới, diễn ra hôm 10/7/2021 tại TP Venice của Italia. Chính tại nơi đang bị đe dọa nghiêm trọng bởi mực nước biển dâng, các nhà lãnh đạo đã đề cập đến việc định giá carbon trong số “bộ công cụ” mà các quốc gia cần phối hợp thực hiện cho mục tiêu giảm phát thải khí nhà kính của toàn cầu.

Các công cụ đó chủ yếu là việc đầu tư vào cơ sở hạ tầng bền vững và các công nghệ mới để thúc đẩy quá trình khử cacbon và năng lượng sạch, “bao gồm việc hợp lý hóa và loại bỏ dần các khoản trợ cấp nhiên liệu hóa thạch không hiệu quả đang khuyến khích tiêu dùng lãng phí; và nếu thích hợp, thì cần sử dụng cơ chế định giá cacbon cũng như các ưu đãi, đồng thời cung cấp hỗ trợ có mục tiêu cho những người nghèo nhất và dễ bị tổn thương nhất” – thông cáo từ cuộc họp G20 tại Venice cho biết.

Tuyên bố được đưa ra chỉ vài ngày trước khi Liên minh châu Âu (EU) dự kiến công bố mức thuế điều chỉnh biên giới carbon đối với hàng hóa từ các quốc gia có lượng khí thải carbon cao, hiện đang gây tranh cãi. “Đây là lần đầu tiên trong một thông cáo của G20, bạn có thể đưa cụm từ “định giá carbon” này vào như một giải pháp cho cuộc chiến chống biến đổi khí hậu” – Bộ trưởng Tài chính Pháp Bruno Le Maire nói trước báo giới. Những nỗ lực này từng vấp phải sự phản kháng mạnh mẽ của Mỹ dưới thời chính quyền cựu Tổng thống Donald Trump – người thường xuyên phản đối việc đề cập đến biến đổi khí hậu như một nguy cơ toàn cầu trong các tuyên bố quốc tế.

Tại Hội nghị Thượng đỉnh ở Ả Rập Saudi vào năm 2020, Bộ trưởng Tài chính Mỹ lúc bấy giờ Steven Mnuchin đã đồng ý đề cập đến biến đổi khí hậu trong thông cáo chung của G20, nhưng từ chối tuyên bố nó là một rủi ro suy giảm tăng trưởng toàn cầu. Thay vào đó, nó được đưa vào tài liệu tham khảo về trách nhiệm của Ban Ổn định Tài chính G20, nhằm xem xét các tác động của biến đổi khí hậu đối với sự ổn định tài chính. Do đó, việc đề cập đến giá carbon hôm 10/7 cũng được cho đã đánh dấu ảnh hưởng của chính quyền Tổng thống đương nhiệm Mỹ Joe Biden. Chính quyền này đã nhanh chónh đưa Mỹ trở lại Thỏa thuận khí hậu Paris vào tháng Giêng năm nay, và đã đặt ra các mục tiêu giảm carbon đầy tham vọng cũng như các kế hoạch đầu tư năng lượng sạch và giao thông quốc gia.

Tuy nhiên, trong khi vẫn ủng hộ việc cắt giảm khí thải, Bộ trưởng Tài chính đầu tiên của chính quyền Biden, Janet Yellen, mới đây cũng lưu ý quốc tế cần sự phối hợp tốt hơn trong các chính sách cắt giảm carbon, để tránh xung đột thương mại. Chẳng hạn, nhiều bên đang chỉ trích biện pháp cơ chế điều chỉnh biên giới carbon của EU (CBAM), lo ngại rằng nó có thể trở thành một rào cản thương mại khác khi chủ trương đánh thuế đối với hàm lượng carbon của hàng hóa nhập khẩu. Biện pháp này được kỳ vọng nhằm ngăn chặn “rò rỉ carbon” từ các quốc gia có hạn chế phát thải ít phức tạp hơn vào khối. Đây thậm chí vẫn là mâu thuẫn chưa thể hòa giải giữa Brussels và Washington, bất chấp loạt tuyên bố chung đã được thống nhất tại Hội nghị thượng đỉnh Mỹ – EU hồi giữa tháng 6 vừa qua.

Under the impact of climate change, the world has been experiencing an energy transition, which promotes the use of clean energy (natural gas), renewable energy. At the COP26 Conference at the end of 2021, the commitments of the governments including Vietnam, created many driving forces to promote a strong and sustainable energy transition.

The global energy transition will help mitigate the impacts of climate change, create a world of more sustainable development, more equitable for all, and will provide more opportunities for future generations with cleaner air, water, improved human health and environmental conditions.

COP26 Conference – An important milestone in the trend of Global Energy Shift:

The 26th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP26) – a leading important climate event, was taking place in Glasgow (United Kingdom) since October 31, 2021 to November 13, 2021 with nearly 200 participating countries, including Vietnam. Participating countries agreed to the Glasgow Climate Agreement to achieve the goal of limiting warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, and finalizing the un-agreed parts of the Paris Agreement.

In addition to agreeing with the Glasgow Agreement, the countries and organizations participating in COP26 also had many important and meaningful commitments in reducing emissions and controlling heat gain. Some typical commitments were as follows:

• More than 100 countries pledged to end deforestation by 2030.
• 40 countries committed to phase out coal power (equivalent to 37% of the world’s total electricity in 2019).
• The US & China were committed to cooperating to build a long-term strategy to transition to clean energy, renewable energy & reduce carbon emissions.
• 450 financial institutions were committed to using investment capital to support clean technology: clean energy, renewable energy, eliminating funding for industries using coal and fossil fuels.

World energy transition roadmap:

According to the report “Fostering Effective Energy Transition” in April 2021 of the World Economic Forum, the energy transition process can be divided into 3 main stages as follows:

Phase 1 – Clean up existing infrastructure.
Phase 2 – Accelerating the energy transition.
Phase 3 – Expanding the range of energy transfer.

Phase 1 has the goal of cleaning up the existing energy infrastructure, with a focus on reducing emissions and maximizing the efficiency of existing energy infrastructure and existing energy supply chains. During this period, liquefied natural gas (LNG) is used as the transition fuel.

Phase 2 is the acceleration of energy transition, with a focus on switching to clean energy sources, and replacing consumption methods in a cleaner direction, such as electrification of transportation vehicles as well as energy consuming processes for heating, air conditioning, and cooking.

Phase 3 is the phase of expanding the scope of energy transition, in which the solutions in phase 2 are replicated, besides clean energy products, such as green hydrogen, ammonia, and synthetic fuels are commercialized and widely integrated into the energy system.

Impact of the global energy shift on Vietnam:

With a deep awareness of climate change and energy transition, in Resolution 55-NQ/TW dated February 11, 2020 of the Politburo on strategic orientations for national energy development to 2030, vision to 2045, Vietnam has also set goals to be achieved in the energy industry, in which focusing on developing renewable energy, clean energy, improving energy efficiency and ensuring energy security.

In particular, Vietnam has shown its awareness and determination in dealing with the situation of fuel scarcity and climate change through the following statements and notable commitments in the COP26 Conference as follows:

• Firstly, make response to climate change and natural restoration must become the highest priority in all development decisions, the highest ethical standard of all levels, industries, businesses and people.
• Secondly, commit to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, on the basis of the development and implementation of strong greenhouse gas emission reduction measures using Vietnam’s resources, along with the cooperation and support of the international community, especially developed countries, both in terms of finance and technology transfer.
• Thirdly, make commitment to gradually abandon coal power, stop building new coal power plants, switch from coal power to electricity generated from clean energy sources.
• Fourthly: Join the Glasgow declaration on forests and land use with the aim of preventing and reversing deforestation and land degradation by 2030. Commit to no logging from forests from 2030.

The role of CNG Vietnam and customers, partners in the energy transition:
In the context of strong energy transition in the world and in Vietnam, as a pioneer in providing full package of clean energy solutions (CNG / LNG), CNG Vietnam Joint Stock Company has contributed to natural gas fuel conversion, which is more environmentally friendly and ensures economic efficiency.

Compressed natural gas (CNG) tank truckNatural gas is not only safer and “cleaner” than traditional fuels (CO2 emission is only 50% compared to coal), but also helps businesses save periodic maintenance costs, fuel costs. and environmental incident handling costs. During the past 15 years, CNG Vietnam and its customers, partners have reduced emissions of more than 1.3 million tons of CO2, contributing to the implementation of “greening fuel sources” towards the goal of sustainable development.

Compressed natural gas (CNG) and coming liquefied natural gas (LNG) products have been trusted to be used as input fuels by more than 100 leading enterprises in Vietnam such as Hoa Phat, Ton Dong A, Vinamilk, Viglacera, etc.

On November 2, 2022, the 8th Vietnam National Brand Award Ceremony, organized by the Ministry of Industry and Trade, took place solemnly at the National Convention Center, Hanoi city. Attending the ceremony were the representative of the Party and State leaders – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, leaders of ministries, departments and agencies, guests and representatives of businesses. There were 172 enterprises with a total of 325 quality and prestigious products recognized and honored at the ceremony.

Vietnam National Brand is a specific and long-term trade promotion program of the Government to build and develop the national brand through product brands. Vietnam is named among the highly-valued countries, the corporate value of National Brand winners increased from USD388 billion to USD431 billion in the past two years (2020 – 2022), which was among the world’s fastest growth in value.

Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) product was honored to be awarded the title of National Brand in 2022. Winning this title is an important milestone, an achievement and pride for the Management and all employees’ relentless efforts, in recognition of CNG Vietnam’s contribution to the socio-economic development. This is also a motivation for CNG Vietnam to continue to make more efforts in improving the value of products and services, increasing competitiveness, contributing to affirming the prestige and image of the Vietnamese Enterprise Brand.

Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) is natural, colorless, odorless, non-toxic gas, extracted from natural gas fields or associated gas in the oil extraction process. It is then processed and transported by pipeline to CNG Vietnam’s compression factory. The natural gas is compressed to a pressure of 200-250 barg, and then transported by specialized tank trucks. At the point of consumption, CNG is depressurized through pressure reducing devices (PRU – Pressure Reducing Units) to the customer’s use pressure. Natural gas has the advantage of being a clean fuel, providing high and stable calorific value at a lower cost than traditional fuels (DO, FO) and reducing greenhouse gas emissions by up to 50% compared to coal. This is one of the two main energy pillars (along with wind power and solar power) to help Vietnam achieve the goal of neutralizing carbon emissions “Net-zero Carbon 2025”.

To realize the Green industry goal of Viglacera Corporation – JSC, Viglacera Float Glass Company (VIFG) has converted the fuel for burning glass furnaces from using 100% FO to 100% CNG. The system has been researched and deployed in 2016 and on January 22, 2019, CNG gas-fired equipment was officially put into operation with the support of experts from Federal Republic of Germany. This is a new step in the application of advanced technology, continuing to realize the goal of pioneering Green – Clean – Environmentally friendly technology in the field of construction glass at Viglacera.

Production lines at Viglacera Float Glass factory and Viglacera Energy-saving Glass factory

Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) is a “green and clean” fuel that is preferred by developed countries in the world and it is widely used as an industrial fuel in the UK, Germany, France, USA and Russia and other countries around the world. CNG when burned produces emissions with very low concentrations of substances that affect the environment compared to other solid fuels or liquid fuels such as FO, especially in term of concentration of wastes such as CO, CO2, S02 and other harmful substances.

During the Conference to review 2018 production and business activities and implement 2019 business plan at Viglacera Floating Glass Company, Mr. Nguyen Anh Tuan – General Director of the Corporation highly appreciated the staff’s efforts to successfully complete 2018 targets, and at the same time focused on operating the CNG conversion system to achieve the set goals. Clean fuel is the right direction of the whole Corporation in development orientation of Clean production – Green products.

VIFG is an enterprise that uses 100% CNG and operates clean, environmentally friendly furnace fuel. The flue gas from

furnace discharged into surrounding environment meets the requirements of Industrial Emissions required by Department of Natural Resources and Environment of Binh Duong Province.

CNG efficiency at VIFG is a fundamental improvement in quality of emissions to the environment, saving fuel costs compared to using FO. Viglacera has selected solutions, advanced equipment and technology of the world leading firms from Germany and capable and experienced partners to achieve the highest efficiency when switching to 100% CNG, improving the quality of construction glass products.

That’s where product roadmaps come to the rescue. With this all-embracing visual tool, you will manage even the most comprehensive projects with ease.

Don’t believe it? Introduce the roadmap to your project, and you will see the difference! But first, read this short and easy guide where I explain everything you need to know about product roadmaps.

What exactly is a product roadmap?

A product roadmap visually represents how a digital product, usually software, will develop and evolve over.

Simply put, it’s the strategic plan that maps out what future functionalities should be implemented, who is responsible for delivering them, and when they should be completed. Importantly, in the roadmap, the product team can also identify core long-term goals and anticipated outcomes.

What exactly is a product roadmap?

A product roadmap visually represents how a digital product, usually software, will develop and evolve over.

Simply put, it’s the strategic plan that maps out what future functionalities should be implemented, who is responsible for delivering them, and when they should be completed. Importantly, in the roadmap, the product team can also identify core long-term goals and anticipated outcomes.

What exactly is a product roadmap?

A product roadmap visually represents how a digital product, usually software, will develop and evolve over.

Simply put, it’s the strategic plan that maps out what future functionalities should be implemented, who is responsible for delivering them, and when they should be completed. Importantly, in the roadmap, the product team can also identify core long-term goals and anticipated outcomes.

That’s where product roadmaps come to the rescue. With this all-embracing visual tool, you will manage even the most comprehensive projects with ease.

Don’t believe it? Introduce the roadmap to your project, and you will see the difference! But first, read this short and easy guide where I explain everything you need to know about product roadmaps.

What exactly is a product roadmap?

A product roadmap visually represents how a digital product, usually software, will develop and evolve over.

Simply put, it’s the strategic plan that maps out what future functionalities should be implemented, who is responsible for delivering them, and when they should be completed. Importantly, in the roadmap, the product team can also identify core long-term goals and anticipated outcomes.

What exactly is a product roadmap?

A product roadmap visually represents how a digital product, usually software, will develop and evolve over.

Simply put, it’s the strategic plan that maps out what future functionalities should be implemented, who is responsible for delivering them, and when they should be completed. Importantly, in the roadmap, the product team can also identify core long-term goals and anticipated outcomes.

What exactly is a product roadmap?

A product roadmap visually represents how a digital product, usually software, will develop and evolve over.

Simply put, it’s the strategic plan that maps out what future functionalities should be implemented, who is responsible for delivering them, and when they should be completed. Importantly, in the roadmap, the product team can also identify core long-term goals and anticipated outcomes.

That’s where product roadmaps come to the rescue. With this all-embracing visual tool, you will manage even the most comprehensive projects with ease.

Don’t believe it? Introduce the roadmap to your project, and you will see the difference! But first, read this short and easy guide where I explain everything you need to know about product roadmaps.

What exactly is a product roadmap?

A product roadmap visually represents how a digital product, usually software, will develop and evolve over.

Simply put, it’s the strategic plan that maps out what future functionalities should be implemented, who is responsible for delivering them, and when they should be completed. Importantly, in the roadmap, the product team can also identify core long-term goals and anticipated outcomes.

What exactly is a product roadmap?

A product roadmap visually represents how a digital product, usually software, will develop and evolve over.

Simply put, it’s the strategic plan that maps out what future functionalities should be implemented, who is responsible for delivering them, and when they should be completed. Importantly, in the roadmap, the product team can also identify core long-term goals and anticipated outcomes.

What exactly is a product roadmap?

A product roadmap visually represents how a digital product, usually software, will develop and evolve over.

Simply put, it’s the strategic plan that maps out what future functionalities should be implemented, who is responsible for delivering them, and when they should be completed. Importantly, in the roadmap, the product team can also identify core long-term goals and anticipated outcomes.