On the morning of May 11th, Center for Science and Technology Information and Statistics (Department of Science and Technology) in collaboration with Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, Okasan Livic Vietnam Co., Ltd. held a seminar entitled "Introducing RAWMAT® HDB (pre-hydrated bentonite) technology for environment protectionand prevention of oil leakage from tanks into the soil environment". Attending the meeting were Mr. Nguyen Kim Truong - Deputy Director of Department of Science and Technology, leaders of government Departments, units in People's Committees of districts/cities, and companies working in petroleum services and environmental management.

The objective of the seminar is to provideleaders of government agencies and businesses with  information about updated technologiesthat help protect soil from oil leakage and reduce environmental risks.

At the seminar, Mr. Steven Flynn, Commercial Director of Rawell Environmental Ltd., UK introduced features of the technologies of RAWMAT® HDB and projects which have applied RAWMAT ® HDB to prevent leakages of oil from the tank into the soil and other applications of RAWMAT® HDB. The technology has been applied in advanced countries such as the United Kingdom, Japan, South Korea… Applications has been showing positive results with high reliability. In Japan, the technology has been successfully applied as a safe and environmental-friendly waterproofing material for agricultural ponds. With the excellent waterproofing properties from chemicals, oil and water, the technology has helped solve challenging environment problems. RAWMAT® HDB is manufactured from natural materials, is quick and easy to construct, fast, and has semi-permanent durability.

Delegates exchanged discussion on features of RAWMAT® HDB technology, its application in countries worldwide and its feasibility when applied in Vietnam for environmental protection.