During the workshop to present the project proposed for the 7th Ho Chi Minh Prize for Science and Technology, delegates and participating scientists unanimously agreed that the research and production of specialized fuels for national defense and security at the Dung Quat oil refinery not only have high scientific and technological content and numerous practical applications but also hold strategic importance for energy security, national defense, and the country’s self-sufficiency.
On March 27 in Hanoi, the Binh Son Refining and Petrochemical Joint Stock Company (BSR), a member unit of the Vietnam National Energy and Industry Group (Petrovietnam), organized a scientific workshop on the project “Research and Development of Technologies for the Production of Specialized Fuels for National Defense and Security at Dung Quat Refinery,” focusing on the results and strategic importance.
The workshop was attended by Dr. Le Xuan Huyen, Deputy General Director of the Board of Directors of the Vietnam National Energy and Industry Company (Petrovietnam); Mr. Bui Minh Tien, a member of the Petrovietnam Board of Directors; as well as delegates and scientists from the Ministry of Industry and Trade, Ministry of Finance, Department of Petroleum (Ministry of National Defense), School of Chemistry and Life Sciences (Hanoi University of Science and Technology), and the University of Mining and Geology. From BSR, Mr. Bui Ngoc Duong, Chairman of the Board of Directors, and Mr. Mai Tuan Dat, Deputy General Director were present.
During the workshop, Dr. Le Xuan Huyen, representing the research team, stated that over fifteen years ago, the Party and Government had instructed the Ministry of National Defense and Petrovietnam to find solutions to achieve self-sufficiency in specialized fuels for national defense, which was deemed essential to strengthen the operational capacity of the armed forces and ensure national sovereignty. Through this research project, Vietnam transitioned from total dependence on imports to self-sufficiency in the production of three strategic fuels: Jet A-1K, DO L-62, and A80 RON83. This marked a significant advancement in terms of applied research, production organization, and mastering petrochemical refining technologies, while complying with particularly rigorous technical standards.
The successful production of specialized fuels for national defense at the Dung Quat refinery has contributed to strengthening strategic reserves, enhancing proactive capacities, and ensuring operational availability of the armed forces under all circumstances. These specialized fuels play a crucial role in the operational readiness of the armed forces, thereby contributing to national security and peace maintenance in the country.
Given its strategic importance, self-sufficiency in specialized fuels for national defense has become a particularly important task in a world marked by numerous conflicts and complex geopolitical upheavals.
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