On the morning of March 17, 2026 – the Ministry of Industry and Trade, in coordination with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), under the sponsorship of the European Union (EU), launched the training course “Industrial Steam System Optimization” for industrial enterprises.

This is one of the regular key activities of the Project “Accelerating energy efficiency in large industries through energy management systems, system optimisation and the promotion and adoption of energy efficiency in small and medium-sized enterprises (IEEP), under the EU-Viet Nam Sustainable Energy Transition Programme (SETP).

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Mr. Hoang Viet Dung – Deputy Head of the Division of Energy Efficiency and Green Transition, Agency for Innovation, Green Transition and Industry Promotion, welcomed participants from nearly 40 industrial enterprises and emphasized the benefits, necessity, and importance of enterprises promptly adopting energy-saving solutions and system optimization. This not only helps enterprises enhance their competitiveness but also contributes to ensuring the objectives set in Resolution No. 70-NQ/TW of the Politburo on ensuring national energy security to 2030, with a vision to 2045, with an energy saving rate of approximately 8–10% of total final energy consumption compared to the business-as-usual scenario.

Mr. Hoang Viet Dung, Deputy Head of the Division of Energy Efficiency and Green Transition – Agency for Innovation, Green Transition and Industry Promotion, delivering remarks at the opening ceremony

Attending the training course were managers and technical staff from large industrial enterprises, representing all 10 target sectors of the Project, including: Rubber Processing, Food Processing, Seafood Processing, Textile and Garment, Beverages, Paper and Pulp, Chemicals and Fertilizers, Metallurgy and Steel, Plastics, Cement. These are energy-intensive industries that use steam technologies and face high competitive pressure, requiring enterprises to further adopt energy management solutions and optimize steam systems to reduce consumption, improve efficiency, and enhance competitiveness in both domestic and export markets. The two-day training course attracted more than 60 participants from 13 provinces and cities nationwide: Hanoi, Bac Ninh, Phu Tho, Lao Cai, Hung Yen, Ninh Binh, Hai Phong, Quang Ninh, Thanh Hoa, Quang Ngai, Ho Chi Minh City, Tay Ninh, Ca Mau. The strong participation demonstrates the growing interest of the business community in steam system optimization and energy management. This is also evidence reflecting the effectiveness of communication activities and the technical support network of the IEEP Project and the SETP Programme. At the same time, the large participation affirms the commitment of key enterprises in investing in energy-saving technologies towards the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Mr. Quan Hong Thin, Deputy Director of the Factory – Vietnam Food Joint Stock Company, a participant from Ca Mau Province, raising a question

The training program is designed to equip participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to identify and analyze the current status of steam systems; determine opportunities for energy savings and optimize operational efficiency. At the same time, the program aims to: Establish a collaborative network among enterprises, energy efficiency consultants, and green transition experts; Ensure national energy security by reducing dependence on high-cost energy sources and enhancing energy consumption efficiency in key industrial systems.

Lecturer presenting the lecture

To ensure the high quality of the course, lecturers have been screened, selected, and systematically trained by UNIDO in industrial steam system optimization. The three selected domestic experts are required not only to have knowledge and teaching experience in chemical technology, thermal energy, and automation control from reputable universities, but also practical experience in boiler enterprises and energy consulting companies, ensuring the ability to effectively transfer knowledge from theory to practice.

Lecturer inviting participants to interact

With a proactive and serious learning attitude, after the training course, participants will be able to:

• Identify and analyze the current status of steam systems at their facilities, determine energy-saving opportunities, and propose optimization solutions.
• Apply SSST and MEASUR tools to evaluate and model steam systems; design and implement energy-saving action plans in enterprises.
• Participate in collaborative networks and continue improvements to ensure energy security and production efficiency.

Participant from a textile and garment enterprise in Thanh Hoa

In 2026, the Project plans to implement approximately 24 training courses on Energy Management Systems and System Optimization in many provinces and cities nationwide. The next course on Energy Management Systems according to ISO 50001 for enterprises is expected to be held in Ho Chi Minh City on April 15–16, 2026. Register for the SSO training course at the following link: https://forms.gle/MxRWN2Dp4UjTVSdc8.

All participants attending the training course

Source: Tiet Kiem Nang Luong

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