Since September 2022, VPIC1 in Vietnam and Eurocharm TW have been gradually implementing a systematic energy management system and established an “Energy Promotion Team” to review, implement, and improve management plans based on energy goals and responsibilities, ensuring timely execution and progress of the energy management plans as well as compliance with energy management system requirements. The Company has obtained ISO 50001 certification, following the ISO 50001 management system for energy management and control. This helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions, thereby achieving energy-saving and carbon reduction goals.
To ensure the continuous improvement and effective implementation of the ISO 50001 energy management system, VPIC1 in Vietnam added and revised a total of 25 manuals, procedures, and operational guidelines in 2023. An action plan was implemented to improve air compressor leak points with continuous follow-ups on its implementation and effectiveness after its completion in the same year. In August 2023, VPIC1 passed the ISO 50001:2018 third-party verification by BSI.
2023 Electricity Usage
| Items | Unit | Taiwan | Vietnam | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renewable Energy (Note) | kWh | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Grid | kWh | 233,117 | 41,384,117 | 0 |
| Energy Density | kWh /production volume | 0.003393 | 0.602424 | 0.000000 |
| Energy Density | kWh /revenue in thousand dollars | 0.03 | 5.69 | 0.00 |
2022 Electricity Usage
| Items | Unit | Taiwan | Vietnam | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renewable Energy (Note) | kWh | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Grid | kWh | 248,461 | 53,048,691 | 0 |
| Energy Density | kWh /production volume | 0.002813 | 0.600635 | 0.000000 |
| Energy Density | kWh /revenue in thousand dollars | 0.03 | 6.60 | 0.00 |
2021 Electricity Usage
| Items | Unit | Taiwan | Vietnam |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renewable Energy (Note) | kWh | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Grid | kWh | 286,671 | 45,831,751 |
| Energy Density | kWh /production volume | 0.003758 | 0.600812 |
| Energy Density | kWh /revenue in thousand dollars | 0.05 | 8.01 |
2023 Energy Meter
| Items | Unit | Taiwan | Vietnam | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline | (GJ) | 0.19 | 0.52 | 0 |
| Diesel | (GJ) | 0.13 | 15.25 | 0 |
| Liquefied Petroleum Gas | (GJ) | 0 | 82.44 | 0 |
| Electricity | (GJ) | 839.22 | 148,982.82 | 0 |
| Total Amount of Energy | (GJ) | 839.55 | 149,081.03 | 0 |
(Note) Conversion formula of diesel for Taiwan (GJ): 8,400kcal × 41867(J)/109, citing the conversion factors of the energy consumption calorific values from Heat Content of Energy Products in “Energy Statistics Handbook” published by the Bureau of Energy, Ministry of Economic Affairs, November 2021. The conversion factor of diesel for Vietnam is 43 TJ/Gg and 1 liter equals 0.84 kilograms, citing the NCV from Table 1.2 of the 2006 edition of the IPCC Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories Statistical Methods and using the 95% confidence interval lower and upper limits.
(Note) The conversion factor of liquefied petroleum gas for Vietnam is 47.3 TJ/Gg, citing the NCV from Table 1.2 of the 2006 edition of the IPCC Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories Statistical Methods and using the 95% confidence interval lower and upper limits.
(Note) Electricity energy conversion for Taiwan and Vietnam is one Kwh per 0.0036 GJ
(Note) Acetylene accounts for less than 0.1% of the total energy consumption, therefore it is not quantified here.
2022 Energy Meter
| Items | Unit | Taiwan | Vietnam | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline | (GJ) | 0.20 | 0.38 | 0 |
| Diesel | (GJ) | 0.11 | 29.57 | 0 |
| Liquefied Petroleum Gas | (GJ) | 0.00 | 77.11 | 0 |
| Electricity | (GJ) | 894.46 | 190,975.29 | 0 |
| Total Amount of Energy | (GJ) | 894.77 | 191,082.35 | 0 |
(Note) Conversion formula of diesel for Taiwan (GJ): 8,400kcal × 41867(J)/109, citing the conversion factors of the energy consumption calorific values from Heat Content of Energy Products in “Energy Statistics Handbook” published by the Bureau of Energy, Ministry of Economic Affairs, November 2021. The conversion factor of diesel for Vietnam is 43 TJ/Gg and 1 liter equals 0.84 kilograms, citing the NCV from Table 1.2 of the 2006 edition of the IPCC Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories Statistical Methods and using the 95% confidence interval lower and upper limits.
(Note) The conversion factor of liquefied petroleum gas for Vietnam is 47.3 TJ/Gg, citing the NCV from Table 1.2 of the 2006 edition of the IPCC Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories Statistical Methods and using the 95% confidence interval lower and upper limits.
(Note) Electricity energy conversion for Taiwan and Vietnam is one Kwh per 0.0036 GJ
(Note) Acetylene accounts for less than 0.1% of the total energy consumption, therefore it is not quantified here.
2021 Energy Meter
| Items | Unit | Taiwan | Vietnam |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline | (GJ) | 0.09 | 0.22 |
| Diesel | (GJ) | 0.16 | 34.77 |
| Liquefied Petroleum Gas | (GJ) | 0 | 54.21 |
| Electricity | (GJ) | 1,032.02 | 164,994.30 |
| Total Amount of Energy | (GJ) | 1,032.27 | 165,083.50 |
(Note) Conversion formula of diesel for Taiwan (GJ): 8,400kcal × 41867(J)/109, citing the conversion factors of the energy consumption calorific values from Heat Content of Energy Products in “Energy Statistics Handbook” published by the Bureau of Energy, Ministry of Economic Affairs, November 2021. The conversion factor of diesel for Vietnam is 43 TJ/Gg and 1 liter equals 0.84 kilograms, citing the NCV from Table 1.2 of the 2006 edition of the IPCC Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories Statistical Methods and using the 95% confidence interval lower and upper limits.
(Note) The conversion factor of liquefied petroleum gas for Vietnam is 47.3 TJ/Gg, citing the NCV from Table 1.2 of the 2006 edition of the IPCC Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories Statistical Methods and using the 95% confidence interval lower and upper limits.
(Note) Electricity energy conversion for Taiwan and Vietnam is one Kwh per 0.0036 GJ
(Note) Acetylene accounts for less than 0.1% of the total energy consumption, therefore it is not quantified here.
Leakage Improvement Action Plans in Vietnam
Starting from May 2023, the equipment management department of VPIC1 in Vietnam conducted inspections for gas leakage in various departments, identifying types of leaks, including fast joint leaks, gas pipe joint leaks, and electromagnetic valve leaks, with the number of leakage locations totaling 1,872. Air control valves were installed for improvement.
| Plant | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of leakages | 322 | 133 | 277 | 274 | 345 | 200 | 168 | 153 |
Action Plans for Business Electric Vehicle
In August 2023, fuel-powered business vehicles were replaced with a Vinfast electric car (VDN 1,336 million). Calculated by the accumulated mileage of 2,511 kilometers in September 2023, this change is estimated to save 6,883,727 Vietnamese Dong per month and reduce emissions by 0.35 tons of CO2e.
Eurocharm TW added and revised a total of 28 manuals, procedures, and operational guidelines in 2023. Two action plans were conducted to replace air conditioning equipment in the same year. After these are completed in 2024, the team will continue to track their implementation and effectiveness. On December 25, 2023, Eurocharm TW obtained ISO 50001:2018 third-party verification from SGS. Various preventive measures are being taken to fulfill our commitment to energy management for our customers.
