PRESS RELEASE: NSRP achieves 30 million safe man-hours without a Lost Time Injury, reinforcing strong safety culture and operational excellence  

Thanh Hoa, Vietnam, September 04, 2026 – Nghi Son Refinery and Petrochemical LLC (NSRP) has achieved a landmark milestone of 30 million safe manhours without a Lost Time Injury (LTI), underscoring the Company’s longstanding commitment to safety, operational excellence, and workforce well-being.

The achievement reflects nearly five years of continuous commitment to safe, stable, and reliable operations at the Nghi Son Refinery, from November 10, 2021 to August 30, 2026. More importantly, it represents the collective efforts of thousands of people working across the refinery, including NSRP employees, contractor personnel, engineers, operators, maintenance technicians, workers, and frontline support teams.

Their dedication, discipline, and shared commitment to safety have been instrumental in creating and sustaining a workplace where safety remains at the heart of everything they do. Achieving and sustaining an LTI-free workplace in a complex refinery and petrochemical environment is the result of continuous vigilance, teamwork, operational discipline, and an unwavering commitment to ensuring that everyone returns home safely at the end of each working day.

Throughout this nearly five-year journey, the Nghi Son Refinery has maintained safe, stable, and reliable operations, making an important contribution to Vietnam’s domestic energy supply. Behind this achievement is the close collaboration among operating, maintenance, technical, project, and support functions, together with contractor partners, all working toward a common goal of safe and sustainable operations.

A milestone built by People

At NSRP, safety is more than a priority. It is a core value embedded in every aspect of the Company’s operations and decision-making. The Company’s strong safety performance is built upon unwavering leadership commitment, active workforce engagement, operational discipline, effective contractor safety management, robust process safety practices, asset integrity, emergency preparedness, and a culture of continuous improvement across the organization.

Reaching 30 million safe man-hours without a Lost Time Injury is also an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the people behind this achievement. It reflects the dedication of NSRP employees, contractor partners, and supporting teams whose professionalism, accountability, and commitment to safe work practices have helped foster and sustain a strong safety culture throughout the Refinery.

Commenting on the milestone, Mr. Kazutaka Yamato, General Director of NSRP, said: “Thirty million safe man-hours without a Lost Time Injury is first and foremost an achievement of our people. It belongs to every employee and contractor, including engineers, operators, technicians, workers, and support team members who have contributed to maintaining a safe workplace over nearly five years. On behalf of NSRP Management, I would like to express our sincere appreciation to all employees, contractor partners, and teams across the Refinery whose commitment, professionalism, accountability, and dedication have made this achievement possible. Their collective efforts have enabled us to maintain safe and reliable operations while strengthening the safety culture that defines our organization.”

“We are also grateful to our Sponsors, government authorities, regulatory agencies, business partners, customers, and local communities for their continued trust and support. This achievement reflects our shared commitment to operating safely, responsibly, and sustainably while delivering long-term value to all stakeholders.”

Building on the momentum

The achievement of 30 million safe man-hours without a Lost Time Injury marks an important milestone in NSRP’s safety journey and reflects nearly five years of commitment, discipline, and teamwork by employees and contractor partners across the Refinery.

While this accomplishment is a source of pride, NSRP views it not as a destination, but as a foundation for continuous improvement. The Company will continue to strengthen its Safety Management System, enhance process safety and risk management, develop workforce capabilities, and foster a culture where safety, ownership, and accountability are embedded in everyday operations.

As one of Vietnam’s key energy producers, NSRP remains committed to working closely with its employees, contractor partners, Sponsors, government authorities, local communities, business partners, and customers to maintain safe and reliable refinery operations while supporting the country’s long-term energy security and sustainable development.

Building on this achievement, NSRP and its partners will continue their safety journey toward further milestones, including 50 million and ultimately 100 million safe man-hours. Every safe hour matters, and every milestone is built hour by hour, shift by shift, through the care, discipline, and responsibility of our people. Above all, NSRP will remain steadfast in its commitment to the principle that matters most: ensuring everyone returns home safely after every shift, every day.

About NSRP

Established in 2008, Nghi Son Refinery and Petrochemical LLC (NSRP) is a joint venture sponsored by Vietnam National Industry – Energy Group (PetroVietnam), Idemitsu Kosan (IKC), Kuwait Petroleum Europe B.V. (KPE), and Mitsui Chemicals (MCI), with a total investment exceeding USD 9 billion.

Located in the Nghi Son Economic Zone, Thanh Hoa Province, Vietnam, NSRP operates one of the country’s most advanced refineries with a designed crude oil processing capacity of 200,000 barrels per day, equivalent to 10 million tons annually.

As a leading supplier of refined petroleum products to the Vietnamese market and a trusted exporter of petrochemical products across the region, NSRP is committed to delivering a reliable supply of high-quality products at competitive prices, while upholding the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and sustainability.

Contact

Hong Anh Vu (Ms.) – Senior Communications Leader

Administration and Corporate Affairs Department

Email: anh.vh@nsrp.com.vn or contact@nsrp.com.vn