dynaCERT's Hydrogen Tech Targets Vietnam's Decarbonization Goals

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam – April 27, 2026 – As Vietnam charts an ambitious course toward climate neutrality by 2050, Canadian cleantech company dynaCERT Inc. is positioning its technology as a critical, immediate solution for one of the nation's biggest challenges: its vast and growing fleet of diesel-powered vehicles. Through a series of strategic partnerships and successful initial pilot projects, the Toronto-based firm is accelerating its entry into a market grappling with the dual pressures of rapid economic growth and a demanding energy landscape.

With a fleet of over 3.5 million heavy-duty trucks, buses, and construction machines forming the backbone of its logistics and industrial sectors, Vietnam represents a significant opportunity for decarbonization technologies. The country's commitment to achieve net-zero emissions, coupled with rising fuel prices and a planned emissions trading system, is creating powerful incentives for industries to adopt greener, more efficient solutions.

Vietnam's High-Stakes Energy Transition

Vietnam's rapid economic expansion, projected at nearly 6% for 2024, has placed immense strain on its energy infrastructure. This growth has been fueled largely by carbon-intensive sources, making the country's 2050 net-zero pledge—formalized in its National Climate Change Strategy—a monumental undertaking. The transport and industrial sectors, overwhelmingly reliant on diesel, are major contributors to the nation's greenhouse gas emissions.

In response, the Vietnamese government is rolling out a multi-pronged strategy that creates a fertile ground for technologies like dynaCERT's. A key component is the development of a domestic carbon market. A pilot phase for an Emissions Trading System (ETS) is slated to begin in 2025, initially covering major emitters in power, steel, and cement, with full implementation expected by 2029. This system will place a price on carbon, making emissions reduction a direct financial imperative for businesses.

This regulatory push is happening as Vietnamese companies face the immediate economic pain of volatile global energy markets. For logistics operators and heavy industry, the promise of reducing fuel consumption is a powerful driver of change. It's at this intersection of long-term climate policy and short-term economic necessity that dynaCERT is making its case.

A Bridge Technology for the Diesel Dilemma

While long-term solutions like vehicle electrification and green hydrogen infrastructure are part of Vietnam's 2050 vision, they require massive capital investment and time to scale. dynaCERT's HydraGEN™ technology offers a more immediate, practical bridge for the existing diesel fleet.

The system is a compact, on-demand electrolysis unit that bolts onto a diesel engine. It uses distilled water to produce hydrogen (H2) and oxygen (O2) gases, which are then fed into the engine's air intake. This process enhances the combustion of the diesel fuel, leading to a more complete and efficient burn. The result is a twofold benefit: reduced fuel consumption and a significant cut in harmful emissions.

According to the company, the technology has been shown to lower fuel consumption by more than 5% while drastically reducing pollutants like carbon oxides and particulate matter. These performance figures have been validated by the German testing institute TÜV, providing crucial third-party credibility.

“The response to our technology in Vietnam exceeds our expectations,” explains Bernd Krueper, President and Director of dynaCERT. “It is clear that the country is seeking immediately available solutions to bridge the gap between economic growth and environmental responsibility. Our discussions with government officials and industry representatives have demonstrated that HydraGEN™ comes at exactly the right time to sustainably increase the efficiency of Vietnam’s logistics and transport fleets.”

Integral to the system is the company’s proprietary HydraLytica™ telematics platform. This system monitors the engine's performance in real time, tracking fuel usage and calculating the precise amount of greenhouse gas emissions being reduced. This data is not just for fleet management; it provides the verifiable basis for generating carbon credits, a feature that will become increasingly valuable as Vietnam's ETS matures.

Forging Strategic Alliances on the Ground

dynaCERT’s market entry strategy is built on collaboration with key local institutions. This approach, supported by the Canadian Trade Commissioner in Vietnam, aims to build a strong foundation of trust and validation within the country. The company recently executed two significant Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) that underscore this strategy.

An academic partnership with the prestigious Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam University of Technology (HCMUT) will facilitate joint testing and project collaboration. This alliance is designed to validate the HydraGEN™ technology's performance under Vietnam’s specific climate, fuel quality, and operating conditions, providing essential local data and academic backing.

Simultaneously, an industrial cooperation agreement was signed with a leading, though currently unnamed, oil and gas company in Vietnam. The partnership will focus on conducting joint pilot projects to demonstrate the technology's scalability within the country's state-controlled energy infrastructure. Success in this area could pave the way for widespread adoption.

These agreements are being supported by tangible progress. The first pilot installations are already operational on heavy-duty trucks and container lifts at major logistics hubs in Ho Chi Minh City, Ha Noi, and Hải Phòng. These real-world applications serve as critical reference cases for potential customers and provide dynaCERT with invaluable operational insights for its broader market expansion.

A Gateway to Southeast Asia

While the company's recent financial reports show a decrease in revenue and ongoing losses, its strategic push into a high-potential market like Vietnam has garnered a "Strong Buy" consensus from analysts. This move is seen as a calculated investment in future growth, leveraging the company's Verra-certified methodology, which provides a pathway to monetize CO₂ savings on global carbon credit markets.

For dynaCERT, Vietnam is more than just a single market; it's a strategic entry point into a region facing similar challenges. As Krueper emphasizes, the goal is to establish a scalable model that can be replicated across the developing world.

“For us, Vietnam is the bridgehead for the entire Southeast Asian market,” Krueper states. “The combination of strong regional partnerships with various leading industrial organisations and academic support from the National University creates a foundation on which we can scale rapidly. We see not only potential for retrofits here, but also a strategic opportunity to establish HydraGEN™ as the standard for cleaner diesel combustion in emerging markets.”

As Vietnam moves to implement its climate policies and its industries seek cost-effective ways to comply, the success of these initial projects could set a powerful precedent for decarbonizing legacy transport fleets across the entire region.