BSR ships 1st batch of B5 biodiesel from Dung Quat Refinery in Vietnam

The road product-loading area of Dung Quat Refinery. (Photo: BSR)

Petrovietnam Refining and Petrochemical Corp. (BSR) officially shipped its first batch of B5 biodiesel Aug. 6 produced at the Dung Quat Refinery to two customers: Military Petroleum General Company One Member LLC and Nam Phuc Investment Joint Stock Co.

BSR said the shipment marks an important milestone in its journey to research, develop and commercialize biofuel products, contributing to the energy transition and the development of greener, more environmentally friendly fuels in line with the government’s and Petrovietnam’s strategic directions.

“The successful commercialization of B5 not only demonstrates BSR’s research and production capabilities but also reflects its commitment to supporting Vietnam’s national goals of reducing greenhouse-gas emissions, increasing the use of renewable fuels and strengthening national energy security,” the company stated.

BSR supplied more than 6,600 gallons of B5 biodiesel to Military Petroleum General Company One Member and more than 5,150 gallons to Nam Phuc Investment Joint Stock Co.

The products were delivered from Aug. 5-10, meeting BSR’s TCCS 25:2026/BSR internal standard for B5 diesel fuel, as well as other commercial terms applied in accordance with the 2026 sales contracts.

Before shipment, BSR carried out strict controls throughout the blending and quality-assurance process.

After blending was completed, samples were taken from all product storage tanks and tested at BSR’s laboratory to verify compliance with all required quality specifications.

At the same time, relevant units collected samples for conformity assessment under Method 7 to obtain a certificate of conformity, ensuring that the product fully met technical requirements before being released to the market.

The first commercial batch was made possible through extensive research and careful preparation by BSR.

Under a scientific and technological cooperation program between BSR and KeyLab, the partner supplied 3,000 liters (793 gallons) of B100 biodiesel for research and testing in the production of B5 and B10 fuels.

Following the research and testing phase, approximately 2,250 liters (594 gallons) of B100 remained, enough to produce around 11,360 gallons to 11,888 gallons of B5 biodiesel.

“Based on this available feedstock, BSR completed preparations for the raw materials, blending process, quality-control system and other technical requirements needed to conduct the trial commercialization of the product at the Dung Quat Refinery,” BSR stated.

Alongside the technical preparations, BSR said it proactively engaged with potential customers, introduced the product and agreed on a trial consumption plan.

Military Petroleum General Company One Member and Nam Phuc Investment Joint Stock Co. agreed to participate in the program, providing an opportunity for BSR to comprehensively evaluate the blending, shipment, transportation and actual use of the product under real-world conditions.

According to BSR, the trial production and sale of B5 biodiesel is aligned with the amount of B100 currently available.

More importantly, it provides valuable technical and commercial data, as well as feedback from customers.

These results will serve as a basis for BSR to further improve its production and quality-control processes, refine its commercial operations and expand the market for biofuel products in the future.

B100 is pure biodiesel made entirely from fatty acid methyl ester (FAME), without any petroleum blending.

The use of biofuels can help reduce greenhouse-gas emissions and fine particulate matter, while replacing part of the conventional fossil fuel supply.

As a leading company in Vietnam’s refining and petrochemical industry, BSR said it is gradually implementing its development strategy toward a greener, more sustainable business model in response to global energy-transition trends.

In recent years, in addition to operating the Dung Quat Refinery at optimal capacity, BSR said it has continuously researched and developed new, higher-value and more environmentally friendly products, including sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), E10 ethanol-blended gasoline and now B5 biodiesel.

“The successive introduction of biofuel products to the market demonstrates BSR’s research capabilities, technological expertise and ability to respond quickly to the growing demand for cleaner energy,” the company stated. “This is not only a significant step forward in the corporation’s production and business activities, but also contributes to Vietnam’s commitments to reducing emissions, promoting a green and circular economy and strengthening national energy security in the new era.”