On the afternoon of March 28, in Ba Ria City, Petrovietnam University (PVU) hosted and signed a cooperation agreement with the Vietnam Petroleum Association (VPA).

The signing ceremony and meeting were attended by VPA representatives including Dr. Nguyen Quoc Thap - Chairman of the Association, Mr. Pham Van Huy - Secretary-General, Dr. Dinh Van Son - Head of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Le Duy Phuc - Deputy Chief of Office, and Mr. Nguyen Van Duc - Chairman of the Vung Tau Petroleum Sub-Association. Mr. Pham Thuan Thien, Deputy Editor-in-Charge of New Energy Magazine/PetroTimes, was also present.

PVU was represented by its President, Dr. Phan Minh Quoc Binh, along with members of the university's administrative board and leaders of its departments and centers.

In his speech, Dr. Phan Minh Quoc Binh expressed pleasure and excitement about the cooperation between PVU and VPA. He thanked VPA for their ongoing support and looked forward to further collaboration in PVU's development. Dr. Binh provided an overview of PVU, emphasizing its modernization and digital transformation in line with the energy sector's trends and highlighting PVU's achievement of the ABET standard.

Dr. Nguyen Quoc Thap, in his address, commended PVU's accomplishments and expressed hope for PVU's continued progress and heightened role in high-quality training for the petroleum industry and society. He explained that VPA, a professional social organization under the Vietnam Union of Science and Technology Associations, plays a critical role in advising and reviewing research and policy regimes for energy sectors, especially oil and gas.

The cooperation between PVU and VPA involves consulting and reviewing training programs, course structures, curricula, and participating in short-term and advanced training courses. They will jointly conduct scientific research and technological development projects in petroleum fields, consult and review programs, projects, and research topics, and collaborate in organizing and participating in conferences, seminars, and field surveys.

TS Nguyễn Quốc Thập - Chủ tịch VPA và TS Phan Minh Quốc Bình - Hiệu trưởng PVU ký kết thỏa thuận hợp tác

The cooperation agreement between PVU and VPA is expected to be a driving force and opportunity for PVU to engage more high-quality, experienced human resources for consulting, reviewing scientific research projects, as well as in undergraduate and postgraduate education, and advanced training for students, scholars, and professionals in and outside the petroleum industry.

The event concluded with a commemorative photo session between the leaders of VPA and PVU.

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On October 12, 2023, in Ba Ria City, during the graduation ceremony of 2023 and the commencement of the 2023-2024 academic year, Petrovietnam University (PVU) signed cooperation agreements with Zarubezhneft EP Vietnam and Binh Son Refining and Petrochemical Joint Stock Company (BSR).

The signing event was attended by representatives from the Ba Ria-Vung Tau provincial departments, leaders of Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (Petrovietnam), the Vietnam Petroleum Institute, former leaders of the group, specialized departments/offices, member units of the group, domestic and international partners of the group and PVU, as well as leaders from PVU, Zarubezhneft EP Vietnam, and BSR.

PVU has consistently emphasized partnerships with domestic and international enterprises to enhance its research and training capabilities, meeting the practical training and human resource development needs of businesses.

TSimilarly, PVU and BSR signed an agreement to research and develop training programs and internships, as well as to exchange and share specialized knowledge through scientific workshops and similar events, tailored to the specific needs of each party. Both organizations committed to exploring cooperative opportunities, proposing and implementing research topics, and applying science and technology in their operations. This collaboration also includes opportunities for experts from both parties to participate in and contribute to scientific reviews, tasks, and initiatives, writing and presenting scientific reports at seminars, and publishing in scientific journals, both domestically and internationally, on a voluntary basis and in compliance with each organization's regulations. Part of this collaboration will focus on exploring financial support or scholarship opportunities for students and prioritizing their employment if they meet BSR's needs and requirements.

Mr. Tran Thai Bao, Deputy General Director of BSR, congratulated PVU on the successful organization of the graduation ceremony and the new academic year's inauguration. He highlighted that the memorandum of understanding not only demonstrates the close interaction between production units and educational institutions but also signifies the commitment of both parties to apply the latest knowledge and technology for the betterment of the community and society. He expressed confidence that the cooperation between BSR and PVU would open new chapters, explore new opportunities, and significantly contribute to the development of Petrovietnam and the Vietnamese oil and gas industry.

The cooperation agreements are expected to strengthen the relationship between the parties and contribute to improving the quality of training, research and development, technology transfer, and meeting the high-quality human resource needs of each organization.

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The 4th International Seminar on "Challenges and Opportunities in Offshore Decommissioning in Southeast Asia and Beyond" convened on November 21, 2023, in Ho Chi Minh City, meticulously organized by Petrovietnam University (PVU). This event forms a critical dialogue within the scope of the international research project “Safe And Sustainable Decommissioning Of Offshore Structures Taking Into Consideration The Peculiarities Of The ASEAN & South Asia Regions,” supported by Engineering X, a consortium of the Royal Academy of Engineering and Lloyd’s Register Foundation.

This project, with a timeline from March 2020 to February 2024, involves a consortium of universities and research institutes, including Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (Malaysia), Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (Malaysia), PVU (Vietnam), Newcastle University in Singapore (Singapore), Liverpool John Moores University (UK), Sea Sentinels Pte Ltd (Singapore), Mahidol University (Thailand), Institut Teknologi Bandung (Indonesia), R.L.Kalthia Ship Breaking Pvt. Ltd. (India).

CDelegates attending the Conference.

The symposium attracted over 250 dedicated participants, including scientists, experts, managers, and representatives from a network of departments under Petrovietnam, the Vietnam Oil and Gas Group. They convened to share insights and address the pressing challenges in offshore decommissioning, particularly the management of hazardous waste from non-operational oil and gas structures, with special attention to NORM and mercury.

Dr. Phan Minh Quoc Binh, Rector of PVU delivered the opening speech

Dr. Phan Minh Quoc Binh, Rector of PVU, opened the seminar with a speech that underscored the event's aim to create a collaborative environment for sharing experiences and best practices in the sector. Notable was the presentation by Dr. Le Thi Huyen of PVU on "Onshore Decommissioning of Oil and Gas Structures: Preparedness of Recycling Facilities and Waste Management Facilities in ASEAN," which was one of the six insightful presentations delivered.

The presentation of Dr. Le Thi Huyen - Faculty of Petroleum (PVU)

The presentation of the experts

The seminar facilitated in-depth discussions on enhancing offshore decommissioning methods in ASEAN, reducing risks, and managing radioactive waste in the oil sector. It successfully created a platform for discussing the transboundary movement of hazardous wastes and the sustainable cessation of offshore operations.

Dr. Phan Minh Quoc Binh awarded certificates to experts presenting at the Conference

The 4th international conference " Challenges and Opportunities in Offshore Decommissioning in Southeast Asia and Beyond " took place successfully.

The seminar concluded with its objectives achieved, having fostered an environment of knowledge sharing and set a precedent for future collaboration in offshore decommissioning within Southeast Asia and beyond.

Petrovietnam University, as the host, is a subsidiary of Petrovietnam, committed to developing high-quality human resources and aligning scientific research and training with practical applications in the oil and gas industry. The university boasts a faculty with rich industrial experience, primarily in the oil and gas sector, affirming the strength of its educational offerings. The university's engineering training program is further enhanced by real-world perspectives. PVU's dedication to education is evidenced by its ABET-accredited petroleum engineering programs, guaranteeing an education that meets the highest international standards. In 2022, PVU’s faculty averaged 1.3 ISI publications/patents per member, showcasing substantial contributions to Petrovietnam's research initiatives../.

 

We are delighted to announce that the SEELOS project consortium is organizing its Annual Seminar on 21st of November 2023, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM (UTC +7). This event encompassing both physical attendance at the Eastin Grand Hotel Saigon in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and virtual participation via an online meeting/conference platform. Building on the success of last year’s seminar, this year’s event promises to bring together distinguished speakers and scholars who are actively involved in the decommissioning of offshore oil and gas structures in the ASEAN region.

Invitation to all Academia, Industry Player, and Regulator

Engineering X funded by the Royal Academy of Engineering, United Kingdom, and Lloyd’s Register Foundation has awarded funding to a consortium of partners in ASEAN and South Asia to undertake a study on decommissioning of offshore structures in the regions commencing from March 2020 until February 2024.

This consortium involves the following partners:

• Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (Malaysia) – Project Coordinator
• Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (Malaysia)
• PetroVietnam University (Vietnam)
• Newcastle University in Singapore (Singapore)
• Liverpool John Moores University (UK)
• Sea Sentinels Pte Ltd (Singapore)
• Mahidol University (Thailand)
• Institut Teknologi Bandung (Indonesia)
• R.L.Kalthia Ship Breaking Pvt. Ltd. (India)

The Seminar is intended to provide a platform for exchange of best practices in the decommissioning of offshore oil & gas structures; an insight of the challenges faced by the industry and regulators as well as solutions for transboundary movement of hazardous waste from decommissioned offshore oil and gas structures (with particular attention to NORM and mercury wastes). These will help towards achievement of safe and sustainable decommissioning of offshore installations in Southeast Asia.

You are cordially invited to attend this event. There is no registration fee.

This is a hybrid event. Attendance via physical session limited to the first 20 registered participants. There is unlimited slots for online session. Please complete the full details on the following link provided for registration before 17th of November 2023.

https://forms.gle/fWntM52uBACCjiTR7

SEMINAR VENUE: Eastin Grand Hotel Saigon in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

HOSTED BY: PetroVietnam University (PVU), Vietnam

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