Nuclear Safety and RegulatoryPolicy Achieves 20 Million Hours without Incident, Demonstrates StableQ1 Output in 2025
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Pumping fuel at Nghi Son Refinery, Thanh Hóa Province. 🛢️🔥
Thanh Hoá - The Nghi Son Refinery and Petrochemical LLC (NSRP) has rolled out a massive milestone, racking up over 20 million safe manhours without ‘Houston, we have a problem’ (a term for Lost Time Injury or LTI). And they ain't slowing down. The refinery's been running at over 110% capacity, churning out close to 2 million tonnes of fuel for the domestic market in the first quarter of '25. That's some serious grind, homie. The team's aiming for 2.29 million tonnes in Q2. This refinery's got some unusually high capacity, and it's keeping Việt Nam fueled, maintaining the country's energy security.
"Safety first, always," Kazutaka Yamato, the refinery's general director, said. "This achievement speaks volumes about the commitment and camaraderie of our crew."
So what's the secret to their success? A solid group of skilled workers, smart management systems, and a cultural emphasis on safety and efficiency. The refinery's even expanded beyond its original design to better keep up with market demands.
Lately, NSRP's been buttoning up its act, focusing on strategic transformation, improving corporate governance, and maintaining operational stability for that long-term growth that matters. They're still pals with the Vietnamese government, ministries, local authorities, sponsors, and other stakeholders.
NSRP's been around since '08, with a hefty $9 billion price tag. It's based in Thanh Hoá Province, playing a critical role in Vietnam's energy sector, churning out around 10 million tonnes of fuel annually. - VNS
Historically, NSRP was the second oil refinery in Vietnam after the Dung Quat refinery. Construction on the facility started in 2012, marking a significant step in Vietnam's efforts to boost its oil refining capacity. Over the years, it's grown into Vietnam's largest refinery, playing a crucial part in meeting the country's growing fuel demand. The refinery is managed by NSRP, with roles like the Turnaround Manager ensuring operational excellence.
In addition to oil refining, NSRP has expanded to include petrochemical production, rounding out its industrial capabilities. The refinery's part of a broader industrial development strategy in Thanh Hoá Province, making a significant contribution to the local and national economy. Despite its success, little specific information on NSRP's expansion phases or timelines could be found. However, the refinery runs at full capacity to satisfy both domestic and export fuel demands.
Nghi Sơn Refinery in Thanh Hóa Province. - VNA/VNS Photo
When it comes to capacity, the Nghi Son Refinery is the biggest refinery in Vietnam, outstripping the country's other refinery, Dung Quat. The refinery also includes petrochemical production, broadening its product range beyond crude oil refining. While exact figures of its production capacity aren't available, the refinery's got the power and adaptability to meet Vietnam's growing fuel demands and more. 💥🚀
- The government's support and partnership with NSRP, as well as collaboration with ministries, local authorities, sponsors, and other stakeholders, have been instrumental in the refinery's success.
- The labor force at NSRP is not only skilled but also highly committed, working tirelessly to maintain the refinery's high capacity and safety standards.
- The refinery's expansion beyond its original design and its focus on strategic transformation and corporate governance have contributed to its operational stability and long-term growth.
- The petrochemical production sector added to NSRP's operations has rounded out its industrial capabilities and made a significant contribution to the local and national economy.
- AI and smart management systems have played a crucial role in ensuring efficiency and safety within the refinery, helping it maintain its high capacity and productivity.
- Kazutaka Yamato, the refinery's general director, has emphasized the importance of safety and the camaraderie among the workers in achieving the refinery's milestones.
- With a production capacity of over 10 million tonnes of fuel annually and a focus on meeting both domestic and export demands, NSRP plays a pivotal role in Vietnam's energy sector, ensuring energy security and strategic finance growth for the country's energy business.
