This document provides an overview of PetroVietnam Group and its strategy for growth between 2009 and 2013. PetroVietnam is Vietnam's state-owned energy company, with exclusive rights to explore and produce the country's oil and gas resources. It aims to increase proved reserves and production significantly through 2023 by expanding both domestically and internationally in exploration and production. PetroVietnam also plans to grow its refining, petrochemicals, infrastructure, power and financial services businesses through new facilities and market expansion to integrate vertically across the energy value chain.