Developing specialized fuels for national defense and security: Technological challenges at Dung Quat Refinery

  • Le Manh Hung Vietnam National Industry - Energy Group (PVN)
  • Bui Minh Tien Vietnam National Industry - Energy Group (PVN)
  • Le Xuan Huyen Vietnam National Industry - Energy Group (PVN)
  • Bui Ngoc Duong Binh Son Refining and Petrochemical Joint Stock Company (BSR)
  • Nguyen Van Hoi Binh Son Refining and Petrochemical Joint Stock Company (BSR)
  • Khuong Le Thanh Binh Son Refining and Petrochemical Joint Stock Company (BSR)
  • Nguyen Viet Thang Binh Son Refining and Petrochemical Joint Stock Company (BSR)
  • Mai Tuan Dat Binh Son Refining and Petrochemical Joint Stock Company (BSR)
DOI: https://doi.org/10.47800/PVSI.2025.02-02
Keywords: Specialized fuels, Dung Quat Refinery, oil refining technology, defense-security

Abstract

Specialized fuels play a crucial role in national defense and security, requiring high quality and compliance with strict technical standards. As Vietnam aims at self-sufficiency in fuel supply, developing specialized fuel product lines at the Dung Quat Refinery is an urgent priority. However, this process encounters significant technological challenges, from limitations in the initial design of the refinery to strict quality requirements on the final products. The article analyzes the key technological barriers encountered during the initial research phase (2012 - 2014) and introduces some technological solutions that BSR has implemented to master the technology of producing specialized fuels domestically.  

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Published
2025-04-29
How to Cite
Le, M. H., Bui, M. T., Le, X. H., Bui, N. D., Nguyen, V. H., Khuong, L. T., Nguyen, V. T., & Mai, T. D. (2025). Developing specialized fuels for national defense and security: Technological challenges at Dung Quat Refinery. Petrovietnam Journal, 2, 23-32. https://doi.org/10.47800/PVSI.2025.02-02
Issue
Vol 2 (2025): Petrovietnam - Science, technology & Innovation
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Articles

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