Reducing Pollution from Vehicle Emissions in Vietnam

A joint scientific conference was organized by PetroVietnam, PetroVietnam Fertilizer and Chemicals Corporation, and the Vietnam Petroleum Institute to discuss the current situation and potential solutions to reduce pollution from vehicle emissions in large cities in Vietnam. Air quality in Hanoi, one of the country's major cities, has seen significant deterioration, with 47 days of very poor air quality recorded in the last three months of 2024, a problem that is not unique to Hanoi but shared by many other large cities. This dire situation underscores the urgency of finding effective solutions to mitigate emissions from vehicles. A key solution presented at the conference was the use of Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF), a urea-based solution that can reduce NOx emissions by up to 90% when injected into diesel engines.

Key Takeaways:

• The Department of Environment reported 47 days of very poor air quality in Hanoi in the last three months of 2024, with 15% of pollution coming from vehicle exhaust and 23% from dust.
• PVFCCo has developed a DEF solution called Phu My Xanh, which has been widely welcomed by the market and distributed through various channels.
• Phu My Xanh meets International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards and has been certified by SGS.
• The product contains 32.5% urea and is suitable for all types of cars and diesel equipment, with a yearly production capacity of 10,000 tons.
• PVFCCo has cooperated with the Vietnam Oil Corporation (PVOIL) for nationwide distribution, ensuring consumers have access to genuine products.
• PVFCCo, the largest urea producer in Vietnam, leverages its experience in fertilizer production and trading to develop new chemical product lines.
• The company is committed to developing green products and clean technology for the goal of a cleaner environment and mitigation of pollution from traffic emissions.

Statistics:

• 47 days of very poor air quality were recorded in Hanoi in the last three months of 2024.
• 15% of pollution in Hanoi comes from vehicle exhaust.
• 23% of pollution in Hanoi comes from dust from traffic activities.
• 90% of NOx emissions can be reduced when using DEF (Diesel Exhaust Fluid).
• 10,000 tons/year is the yearly production capacity of Phu My Xanh DEF product.
• 32.5% urea content is in Phu My Xanh DEF product.

Sources:

• "Reducing pollution from vehicle emissions using diesel engines: Current situation and solutions in large cities in Vietnam" conference, held on October 27.
• Vietnam National Energy and Industry Group (Petrovietnam).
• PetroVietnam Fertilizer and Chemicals Corporation - Joint Stock Company (PVFCCo).
• Vietnam Petroleum Institute (VPI).
• Department of Environment (Ministry of Agriculture and Environment).
• Euclid Infotech Pvt. Ltd.