Hydrexia Inks Vietnam Deal to Ignite Green Hydrogen Market

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – April 13, 2026 – In a significant move set to accelerate Vietnam's green energy ambitions, Malaysian-based Hydrexia SDN BHD has signed a commercial agreement with KPT Chemical Group, a prominent Vietnamese environmental solutions provider. The deal will see Hydrexia, a subsidiary of the integrated hydrogen solution provider Hydrexia Holding Limited, deploy its cutting-edge hydrogen storage and refueling technologies in Vietnam, marking a critical step in building the country's hydrogen infrastructure.

Under the terms of the agreement, Hydrexia will supply its magnesium-based solid-state hydrogen storage containers (MHX) and mobile hydrogen refueling stations (MHRS). KPT Chemical Group will leverage its extensive local market presence to facilitate the adoption and deployment of these technologies. The partnership represents a major milestone for Hydrexia's expansion into Southeast Asia and validates the commercial readiness of its modular hydrogen solutions, recently showcased in a regional roadshow.

Vietnam's Green Hydrogen Ambitions Take Shape

This commercial agreement lands at a pivotal moment for Vietnam. The nation has firmly committed to a sustainable energy future, underscored by its goal to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Central to this vision is the National Hydrogen Energy Development Strategy, approved in February 2024, which aims to establish a comprehensive hydrogen ecosystem covering production, storage, transport, and utilization.

Vietnam's strategy sets ambitious targets, aiming to produce 100,000 to 500,000 tons of hydrogen annually by 2030, with a significant focus on green hydrogen derived from the country's abundant renewable energy resources, particularly wind and solar. By 2050, production is slated to expand to between 10 and 20 million tons per year, with hydrogen projected to meet up to 10% of the nation's final energy demand. The Hydrexia-KPT deal provides a tangible pathway for these policies to translate into on-the-ground infrastructure, supporting early-stage projects in transportation and industry.

"We are delighted to tap into the Vietnamese market through our local partner, KPT," said George Gan, Chief Executive Officer of Hydrexia Southeast Asia. "We are confident in our ability to leverage our comprehensive hydrogen solutions and products to facilitate the needs of our customer. We look forward to expanding the cooperation with KPT going forward."

Modular Technology as a Catalyst for Growth

The technologies at the heart of the deal—Hydrexia’s MHX containers and MHRS mobile stations—are particularly well-suited for kickstarting a hydrogen economy. Unlike large-scale, fixed infrastructure that requires massive upfront investment and years of development, these modular systems offer a flexible, scalable, and cost-effective alternative.

The MHX containers utilize a solid-state magnesium alloy to store hydrogen, a method that offers significant safety and density advantages over traditional high-pressure gas cylinders. This makes transport and storage less hazardous and more efficient. Paired with the MHRS mobile refueling stations, this technology allows for the rapid deployment of hydrogen fueling capabilities in various locations without the need for permanent construction, effectively overcoming one of the primary hurdles for hydrogen adoption in emerging markets.

This decentralized approach is crucial for supporting pilot projects, fueling small fleets of hydrogen vehicles, or providing power to remote industrial sites. By enabling smaller, distributed applications, these solutions help build market confidence and stimulate demand, creating a virtuous cycle that can justify larger infrastructure investments in the future.

A Cross-Border Strategy for Regional Energy

A key component of the agreement is the establishment of a novel, cross-border hydrogen supply chain. The hydrogen for the initial deployment in Vietnam will be sourced from the Darul Hana H2 Plant in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. This facility, a result of Hydrexia's partnership with SEDC Energy (SEDCE), has a production capacity of approximately 150 kg per day.

While modest in scale, this capacity is ideal for servicing the early-stage applications enabled by Hydrexia's modular systems. More importantly, it highlights Sarawak's growing ambition to become a regional green hydrogen production hub, leveraging its vast hydropower resources. This partnership model—producing hydrogen in a resource-rich area and transporting it safely via solid-state containers to a demand center—could serve as a blueprint for future energy trade across Southeast Asia, fostering regional energy security and cooperation.

The collaboration demonstrates how different nations within the ASEAN bloc can leverage their respective strengths, with Malaysia focusing on production and Vietnam on market development and application, to collectively advance the region's decarbonization goals.

A Partnership to Build a Hydrogen Ecosystem

Both companies view this agreement as more than just a technology sale; it is the foundation of a long-term strategic partnership aimed at building a complete hydrogen ecosystem in Vietnam. KPT Chemical Group, traditionally a leader in air and water treatment solutions, is strategically expanding into the renewable energy sector. This partnership allows KPT to leapfrog into the hydrogen space by integrating proven technology with its deep understanding of the Vietnamese industrial landscape and regulatory environment.

"Hydrexia's advanced hydrogen technology solutions and products align well with our long-term goal of developing a hydrogen ecosystem in the Vietnamese market," commented John Tay, the Chief Operating Officer of KPT. "These solutions will support our vision of building a green hydrogen environment encompassing production, transport, and storage. Together, we believe we can effectively leverage our market and technology strengths to create hydrogen business opportunities."

The agreement reinforces Hydrexia’s strategy of penetrating new markets through strong local alliances. As Vietnam and its neighbors intensify their push towards a low-carbon future, this collaborative model blending international technology with local market expertise is poised to become a crucial enabler for accelerating the energy transition across Southeast Asia.