In an effort to accelerate the application of technology in LPG distribution management, on the afternoon of January 16, 2019, at PV Gas Building, 673 Nguyen Huu Tho Street, Phuoc Kien Commune, Nha Be District, Ho Chi Minh City, the Signing Ceremony for the Cooperation Project on Developing the LPG Distribution Management System was held between Petrovietnam Gas Joint Stock Corporation (PV GAS), Southern Gas Trading Joint Stock Company (PVGAS SOUTH), and the Japan Cooperation Center, Petroleum (JCCP).
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Signing Ceremony for the Cooperation Project on Developing the LPG Distribution Management System
Attending the ceremony on behalf of PV GAS were Mr. Phan Quoc Nghia (Member of the Board of Directors of PV GAS) and Mr. Pham Dang Nam (Deputy General Director of PV GAS). Representing PV GAS SOUTH were Mr. Do Tan (Chairman of the Board of Directors of PV GAS SOUTH) and Mr. Nguyen Hai Long (Deputy Director of PV GAS SOUTH). From the partner side were Mr. Eiji Hiraoka (Senior Executive Director of JCCP), Mr. Hironori Hagio (President of HAGIO Co., Ltd.), along with representatives from relevant departments of PV GAS and PV GAS SOUTH.
Since 2017, under PV GAS’s Retail LPG Market Development Strategy for the period 2016–2020, aimed at expanding the retail network and distribution channels to increase retail LPG sales volume and business efficiency for the Corporation and its subsidiaries, PV GAS and PV GAS SOUTH have worked with JCCP and HAGIO Co., Ltd. to study the feasibility of applying an LPG Cylinder Tracking System—a system that monitors LPG consumption directly via sensors attached to LPG cylinders, serving the retail distribution sector.
This tracking system records the amount of LPG used by customers and transmits the data via SMS to the central distribution system, which then coordinates product dispatch and delivery.
The system, widely applied in Japan, helps optimize logistics, reduce operational costs, and ensure timely LPG supply to end-users. Importantly, with this modern application, customer service can be handled more attentively, while minimizing labor costs across supply and after-sales stages, ensuring gas quality, usage safety, and consistent delivery of high-standard branded LPG cylinders.
Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Phan Quoc Nghia (Member of PV GAS Board of Directors) highly appreciated the cooperation project, expressing hope that upon completion, it would contribute to modernizing sales operations, increasing competitiveness, and improving customer service quality in the LPG business sector.
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Mr. Phan Quoc Nghia – Member of the Board of Directors of PV GAS – delivered a speech at the ceremony
Representing PV GAS SOUTH, Mr. Do Tan (Chairman of the Board of Directors) emphasized that PV GAS SOUTH has always prioritized technological application in production and business, achieving notable results.
He noted that, in the current era of Industry 4.0, integrating digital technology into business operations is an inevitable trend. Therefore, this project is both necessary and timely, as it will help reduce costs, improve competitiveness, and strengthen PetroVietnam Gas’s position as a leading brand in the LPG retail market.
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Mr. Do Tan – Chairman of the Board of Directors of PV GAS SOUTH – delivered a speech at the ceremony
On behalf of JCCP, Mr. Eiji Hiraoka expressed his gratitude to PV GAS and PV GAS SOUTH for providing the opportunity to collaborate. He also expressed appreciation for the dedication of the Vietnamese and Japanese specialists who worked efficiently to make this signing ceremony possible.
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Mr. Eiji Hiraoka – Senior Executive Director of JCCP – delivered a speech at the ceremony
During the ceremony, Mr. Hironori Hagio (President of HAGIO Co., Ltd.) and Mr. Yukio Yokoi (Project Director) presented an overview of the LPG Distribution Management System and the cooperation project, identifying key issues to be addressed jointly by the three parties in order to support PV GAS’s retail market development strategy and enhance customer care.
Based on initial research, the three parties agreed to pilot the system with selected HORECA customers (Hotels, Restaurants, Apartments) in Ho Chi Minh City.
Between now and 2020, the plan includes the installation, operation, and evaluation of 50 pilot systems, comprising 10 units for HORECA customers, 30 units for apartment complexes, and 10 units for individual users.
All equipment and installation costs for the pilot phase will be covered by JCCP/HAGIO, while PV GAS SOUTH will coordinate customer selection and provide local support.
On behalf of the three parties, Mr. Pham Dang Nam (Deputy General Director of PV GAS), Mr. Nguyen Hai Long (Deputy Director of PV GAS SOUTH), and Mr. Eiji Hiraoka (Senior Executive Director of JCCP) conducted the official signing ceremony of the Cooperation Agreement on Developing the LPG Distribution Management System, witnessed by the leadership representatives of all involved parties.
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The signing ceremony was witnessed by the executives of all participating organizations
To commemorate the occasion and express goodwill, representatives of the three organizations exchanged gifts and congratulations, symbolizing their commitment to long-term partnership.
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Although brief, the signing ceremony between PV GAS, PV GAS SOUTH, and JCCP fully embodied the cooperative spirit and shared commitment of all three parties toward mutual development and sustainable growth.Dung Trương
