Accelerating BSR’s Research on Bio-Diesel Fuel Innovation

The meeting was attended by Mr. Bùi Ngọc Dương, Chairman of the Board of Directors of BSR, Mr. Nguyễn Việt Thắng, CEO of BSR, and Prof. Dr. Vũ Thị Thu Hà, Director of the Key Laboratory of Refining and Petrochemical Technology (KLRT), Vietnam Institute of Industrial Chemistry.

The Pilot BioDiesel Project is a collaborative effort in science, technology, and innovation between BSR and KLRT, Vietnam Institute of Industrial Chemistry. Titled “Joint Research to Perfect Technology and Pilot Production of Biodiesel Fuel from Agricultural and Food Processing By-Products, and Microalgae Oil at Semi-Industrial Scale,” this project holds strategic significance in BSR’s clean energy development roadmap.

BSR leadership tours and accelerates the progress of biodiesel technology and pilot production… (Photo: Minh Đức).

A Strategic Product in Science, Technology, and Innovation

Discussing the product under research, Mr. Bùi Ngọc Dương, Chairman of the Board of Directors of BSR, stated: “This is one of the new, flagship products of BSR’s science and technology program linked to innovation. Implementing Resolution 57-NQ/TW dated December 22, 2024, by the Politburo and Petrovietnam’s directives on fostering innovation, BSR has launched several company-level technology projects alongside long-term strategic science and technology initiatives. The biodiesel project is a key focus this year, jointly implemented with KLRT of the Vietnam Institute of Industrial Chemistry and BSR’s Innovation Center.”

The biodiesel product is being developed at a semi-industrial scale with promising initial results. We anticipate this will be a crucial step toward official production, commercialization, and market launch in the near future. Our goal is to introduce a new biofuel product that meets quality standards and consumer preferences. This is an encouraging outcome for BSR’s science, technology, and innovation efforts this year.”

Mr. Bùi Ngọc Dương, Chairman of the Board of Directors of BSR, noted that in line with Resolution 57-NQ/TW by the Politburo and Petrovietnam’s directives on innovation, BSR has launched multiple company-level technology projects alongside long-term strategic science and technology initiatives (Photo: Minh Đức).

Regarding support mechanisms for integrating science and technology products into mass production and widespread application, Mr. Bùi Ngọc Dương commented: “To transition science and technology products into mass production and contribute to innovation revenue as per the resolutions, a synchronized set of solutions is required. Alongside corporate R&D efforts, supportive policies from government agencies are crucial.”

Firstly, innovation-promoting policies should align with the Law on Science and Technology while facilitating the practical application of research results, from raw material production and storage to product distribution and consumption.

Secondly, policies should encourage companies to adopt new technologies, especially in clean fuel production. Given the diverse raw material sources, mechanisms ensuring stable supply are essential, along with price support policies to help the product compete with traditional fuels. When the output price approaches or matches that of fossil fuels, market penetration will be faster and more efficient for both producers and distributors.

“We are pioneering the research and development of new products, but bringing them to consumers requires attention and guidance from the Party and the State, particularly policies encouraging clean fuel production and use. This is a decisive factor,” Mr. Bùi Ngọc Dương emphasized.

Choosing a Sustainable Path with Second and Third-Generation Feedstocks

Explaining the choice to develop biodiesel from by-products and microalgae, Prof. Dr. Vũ Thị Thu Hà stated: “Energy transition is a global and national imperative. In biodiesel production, we apply advanced heterogeneous catalyst technology capable of operating under harsh conditions. This technology enables the use of low-grade feedstocks, significantly reducing production costs and enhancing competitiveness.”

Prof. Dr. Vũ Thị Thu Hà noted that energy transition is a global and national imperative (Photo: Minh Đức).

BSR’s direct involvement in touring and accelerating the progress of biodiesel technology and pilot production from agricultural and food processing by-products, and microalgae oil at a semi-industrial scale demonstrates a strong commitment to transitioning from research to practical implementation (Photo: Minh Đức).