Government Approves Two Development Projects Worth Over US$350 million

The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has approved Oddormeanchey Power Industry Co Ltd to invest over US$350 million to build a 265-megawatt coal-fired power plant in Oddor Meanchey and a 230-kilovolt transmission line.

The coal-fired power plant is to be located Trapaing Prasat district and will be built with an investment of US$294 million.

Meanwhile, the 230-kilovolt transmission line worth US$61.4 million is to connect the power plant to a sub-station in Siem Reap province.

Both projects are expected to create over 350 jobs for locals.

The two energy projects were approved by the Council of the Ministers since February this year.

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