Energy and Environment
Austria Wants to Invest in Technology in Hydropower Industry
Austria is interested in investing and supplying technological equipment as well as technology for hydropower development, connectivity infrastructure, and energy management, according to a meeting on 13 May 2022. The meeting took place between HE Dith Tina, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Mines and Energy, and Mr. Guamur Sucmer, Community Advisor of the […]
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France Provides Assistance to Cambodia, Focusing on Priority Areas Until 2024
The French Agency for Development (AFD) has reaffirmed its commitment to Cambodia with more than US$300 million in financing for projects for 2022-2024, focusing on priority areas including water, sanitation, agriculture, and energy. According to a press release from the French Embassy in Cambodia on Wednesday, a meeting between representatives of the Ministry of Economy […]
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Ministry of Mines and Energy Launches Electricity Infrastructure Project in Three Provinces
The Ministry of Mines and Energy has inaugurated substationtransmission lines and distribution networks in Kampong Cham, Kratie, and Koh Kong provinces, built within the framework of a joint project with the French Agency for Development (AFD). The ceremony was held on 10 May 2022, at the power substation in Neang Kok village, Pak Klang commune, […]
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Angkor Botanical Garden in Siem Reap to Open Soon
The Apsara Authority plans to inaugurate the 15-hectare Angkor Botanical Garden, featuring grass fields, flower gardens, fruit trees, and wildlife for visitors on 9 May 2022, according to the Department of Information in Siem Reap province. Deputy Director-General of APSARA Authority, Mr Yit Chandarath, said that the Angkor Botanical Garden, located in Siem Reap city, […]
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NCSD Drafting Sub-Decree to Reduce GHG to Promote Clean Energy Investment
The National Council for Sustainable Development (NCSD) has held a meeting to review and discuss a draft sub-decree on the management of greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), mechanisms aimed at promoting investments such as clean energy, renewable energy, research, and technology transfer of eco-friendly technology, according to the meeting on 6 May 2022. Meanwhile, the sub-decree […]
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MISTI Cooperates with IBC to Establish Water Technology Training Institute
The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation (MISTI), in collaboration with the International Business Chamber of Cambodia (IBC), and Max Syndicate (representing EZE Asia) are to establish a water technology training institute in Cambodia. This is according to the signing ceremony of a Memorandum of Understanding between (MISTI) (IBC) on 6 May 2022. Both […]
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Cambodia Requests ADB to Speed Up Census of Wastewater Treatment Sites in Phnom Penh
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) has requested the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in Cambodia to accelerate the census of wastewater treatment sites in Phnom Penh as soon as possible in order to find ways to address the common impact of the shortage of a drainage network in Phnom Penh. The proposal was […]
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US-ASEAN Business Council to Mobilise US Energy Companies to Invest in Cambodia
The US-ASEAN Business Council will mobilize more US energy companies to invest in Cambodia as Cambodia develops rapidly in the energy sector, including in oil and gas. The remarks were made by HE Michael W. Michalak, Senior Vice President and Regional Managing Director of the US-ASEAN Business Council, during a meeting with HE Suy Sem, […]
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Ministry of Mines and Energy urges to convert coal-fired power plant to LNG power plant
The Ministry of Mines and Energy has been pushing for the conversion of coal-fired power plants into LNG-fired power plants, in line with Cambodia’s commitment to fighting climate changes. The remark was made by HE Suy Sem, Minister of Mines and Energy in a meeting with HE Jyri Jarviaho, the new Ambassador of Finland to […]
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MME & JICA to Form Roadmap for Clean Energy Transition Towards Being Carbon Neutral
The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have signed a minute on the implementation of a clean energy transition roadmap for Cambodia to become carbon neutral. The road map on the clean energy transition forward carbon neutrality refers to the use of clean energy, such as solar, wind, […]
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