The event was attended by BSR representatives, including Mr. Bui Ngoc Duong – Chairman of the Board of Directors, Mr. Nguyen Viet Thang – President & CEO, alongside members of the Board of Directors, the Board of General Directors, the Refinery’s leadership, and heads of the professional expertise division. Also present were representatives from key partners, including the joint venture of Vietnam Petrochemical Technology JSC and Binh Son Petroleum Packaging and Trading JSC.

Previously, sulfur at Dung Quat Refinery was produced in liquid form, requiring temperatures between 120 - 150°C to maintain stability. This posed challenges in storage, transportation, and safety. Furthermore, the market for liquid sulfur was limited due to the need for specialized equipment and infrastructure for handling.

In alignment with the Petrovietnam efforts to implement Resolution 57-NQ/TW, which emphasizes breakthroughs in scientific innovation and technology, BSR developed a clear roadmap to research, invest in, install, and operate a sulfur pastillation and packaging system directly at the Sulfur Recovery Unit (SRU). This initiative opens new pathways to diversify product offerings, reduce logistics costs, and access broader markets.

From a by-product sold at low prices, sulfur has been transformed by BSR into a high-value product that has been positively received by the market. With both SRU1 and SRU2 now operational, BSR has significantly enhanced its ability to process high-sulfur crude oil, thereby expanding its input crude basket. The production of BSR-branded Sulfur Pastilles demonstrates not only flexibility and proactivity in operations but also the company’s continuous commitment to innovation. This achievement further reinforces BSR’s energy transition roadmap and its vision of building an environmentally friendly green refinery.

The new Sulfur Pastilles product offers several outstanding advantages, including ease of long-term packaging and storage, convenient transport using standard containers without the need for specialized equipment, and significantly reduced risks of fire, explosion, and sulfur dust emissions. With its stable and safe properties, the product meets the high technical standards required in industries such as DAP/NPK fertilizer production, sulfuric acid manufacturing, pesticides, paper, rubber, and metallurgy.

Speaking at the launch ceremony, Mr. Nguyen Viet Thang, CEO of BSR, emphasized: “In the context of global challenges such as climate change and environmental protection, today’s launch of Sulfur Pastilles is not only a technological milestone but also a reaffirmation of BSR’s strategic vision: to lead innovation while integrating environmental responsibility with economic development.”

At the event, Mr. Dang Dinh Ngoc Diep, Deputy Director of Dung Quat Refinery, represented BSR in handing over the Sulfur Pastilles product to Mr. Phan Quoc Toan, Director of Binh Son Packaging and Trading JSC, representing the contractor consortium. This symbolic handover demonstrated the strong partnership and long-term commitment between the two parties in promoting the consumption of sulfur pastilles.

The launch of Sulfur Pastilles is not only a testament to the technological success achieved by BSR but also a reflection of its strategic direction: pioneering innovation, effectively utilizing resources, and balancing economic development with environmental protection and sustainability.

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