China Unveils Plans for Cambodia’s First & Largest Oil Refinery

• Sommana Yan
• 8 April 2025
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In a ground-breaking initiative for Cambodia’s energy sector, Chinese company Guanzun Energy Investment Co., Ltd. is set to construct the country’s first and largest oil refinery in Kampot Province. The ambitious project, estimated at up to USD 3.5 billion, was announced by the Kampot provincial administration and covered by Cambodian national television.

Spanning an impressive 234 hectares, the refinery is designed to process 10 million tons of oil annually. To ensure the successful implementation of this massive endeavour, Guanzun Energy has secured partnerships with several leading firms, including Sinopec Second Construction Group Co., Ltd., China Railway Port and Navigation Bureau, and Shanxi Construction Investment Co., Ltd.

Qiao Guanjun, chairman of Guanzun Energy Investment Co., Ltd., emphasised this project’s pivotal role in enhancing Cambodia’s energy industry. The development will unfold in two distinct phases, each lasting approximately 18 months. The first phase aims to establish a refinery with a capacity of 5 million tons of oil annually, with an investment of around USD 2.6 billion. The specifics of the investment for the second phase, which will also have a capacity of 5 million tons annually, are yet to be disclosed.

This significant project represents a major leap for Cambodia and introduces advanced automation technologies and expertise from China. The refinery is expected to create numerous local job opportunities and bolster the country’s energy security by addressing the pressing need for domestic refining capacity.

As Cambodia embarks on this transformative journey, collaboration between Cambodian and Chinese businesses sets the stage for a new era in the nation’s energy infrastructure, positioning Cambodia on the global energy map.

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