It is reported that with assistance from international consultants, steel and iron industries in Vietnamese provinces will be audited with a view to optimizing the production and making it more environmentally friendly.

As part of Danidas assistance to Cleaner Production in Industries, Danish consultants are supporting Vietnam in making the heavy industries more environmentally friendly.

It may be mentioned that the steel and iron industry is a vital part of the heavy industry sector in Vietnam and is considered key for economic growth. Factories have been started since 1970s, mainly in Thai Nguyen province the first industrial zone of Vietnam. These factories cause significant pollution for the surrounding and local communities as well as neighboring provinces.

The consultant team will visit a number of factories and assess the manufacturing process, equipment and facilities in order to give recommendations on how to increase energy efficiency and optimizing material use as well as how to improve the environment. Then, new technology as well as solution for water and solid waste treatment will be suggested and discussed with the factories.