The first use of LNG in the north came after PV Gas’s successful transport of LNG from the south by rail, implementing the company’s core strategy of integrating energy products nationwide.

As a leading LNG retailer of PV Gas in the country, PV Gas CNG has demonstrated significant advancement in the fuel’s supply chain, underscoring its commitment to providing comprehensive clean energy solutions and contributing to the development of a green industry in Vietnam.

PV Gas CNG completes LNG delivery for its first customer in northern Vietnam - photo: PV Gas

Catalan JSC is a leading ceramic tile manufacturer in Vietnam that has affirmed its strong position in the building materials industry, particularly in high-quality ceramic tile production over the past nearly two decades. Its products are available in all provinces and cities across Vietnam and are exported to the UK, Germany, Australia, Chinese Taipei, the UAE and several Middle Eastern countries.

To ensure safe and effective use of LNG by the brick plant, PV Gas CNG has paid special attention to the LNG station at the site. The station meets the highest technical standards, with modern infrastructure to ensure a smooth and uninterrupted process for receiving, storing and converting LNG for production.

PV Gas CNG said it has acquired large-capacity LNG storage tanks combined with re-gasification equipment and advanced safety control systems. The installation of the LNG station was carried out by experienced engineers and experts, strictly adhering to safety and environmental protection regulations.

First LNG station in the north becomes operational at Catalan brick plant in Bac Ninh – photo: PV Gas

The use of LNG will not only help Catalan enhance production efficiency, particularly for making high-quality ceramic tiles, but also enable it to optimize costs and ensure operational safety. LNG use will help the company reduce CO2 emissions, heading towards the net-zero goal pledged by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh at COP26 in Glasgow in 2021. The fuel shift will also be a key factor in helping Catalan enter demanding global markets.

The delivery to its first customer marks the successful beginning of PV Gas’s LNG supply plan for the northern market in September, with plans to expand its customer base in the final months of 2024. This will further strengthen the company’s LNG supply chain and complete the national energy map. This is an important foundation for PV GAS to continue developing the gas product value chain and comprehensive energy solution package, better meeting diverse needs of the market.

PV Gas successful delivery and installation of the LNG station also reaffirmed its commitment to lead the nation’s competitive energy market in general and the gas industry in particular, promoting overall development of clean and sustainable energy sources.