Energy and Environment
By 2040 Most of ASEAN’s Coal Power Plants Will Be Aged 28 Years, Ready to be Profitably Phased Out for Renewable Transition
Southeast Asia’s coal power plants could be profitably retired by 2040, aligning with global climate goals, as per a recent analysis by Global Energy Monitor (GEM). The study indicates that the region’s coal plants will average 28 years of age by 2040, approaching the global retirement benchmark of 36 years, which challenges the prevailing assumption […]
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Noida’s Upcoming Jewel: Jewar Airport Sets Sights on Becoming India’s Green Beacon
How 3D Digital Models Enable Sustainable Water Management for India’s First Net-zero Airport In Uttar Pradesh, an ambitious endeavor is taking shape that aims to redefine the future of air travel in India. The Noida International Airport, more popularly known as Jewar Airport, is on track to set a new benchmark as the nation’s largest […]
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Japan Grants USD 54m Loan for Power Transmission Expansion in Phnom Penh
Japan has extended a concessional loan exceeding USD 54 million to support the second phase of Phnom Penh’s power transmission and distribution system expansion. The loan marks the third funding package to enhance the city’s electricity infrastructure, with plans to build substations and transmission lines connecting to the Chbar Ampov district. The agreement was officially […]
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Cambodia Leads the World in Elderly Rubber Trees with 440K Hectares of Plantations
Cambodia now boasts the world’s largest number of elderly rubber trees, with 448 mature trees thriving across 14 hectares of the country’s total 440,000 hectares of rubber plantations. This was disclosed by Khun Kakada, Deputy Director General of the General Department of Rubber at the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries, on 16 September 2024. […]
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Japan Eyes Major Investment in Battambang, With Advanced Technology Capable of Converting 1 Ton of Waste to 700 Litres of Oil
Sougo Tatemono Service Inc. from Japan has expressed a strong interest in transforming Battambang province’s plastic waste into fuel oil, showcasing a breakthrough technology that converts 1 ton of pure plastic into 600 to 700 litres of oil. The company’s representatives introduced this technology in a meeting with Battambang’s Governor, HE Sok Loo, and the […]
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Cambodia & Laos Unite to Tackle Mekong River Plastic Pollution
Cambodia and Laos have formalized their joint efforts to address plastic pollution in the Mekong River, signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during the 6th GMS Environment Ministers’ Meeting (EMM-6), held from 10 to 13 September 2024 in Phnom Penh. The agreement signifies a shared commitment to reducing plastic waste and protecting the Mekong’s ecosystems, […]
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Cambodian Gov’t Breaks Ground on 3-Hectare Nursery in Tbong Khmum, Aiming to Plant 1 Million Trees Annually
The Ministry of Environment has launched the construction of a 3-hectare regional nursery in Tbong Khmum province, to produce over 1 million trees annually. Situated in Village 44, Preah Theat commune, Orang Ov district, the nursery will be powered by a solar irrigation system, supported by partnerships with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and […]
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Cambodia to Plant 30k Palm Trees Along Vietnam Border, Following Nearly 20k Already Planted
The Ministry of Environment is set to plant an additional 30,000 palm seedlings along the Cambodia-Vietnam border after successfully planting nearly 20,000 trees. This strategic initiative aims to bolster Cambodia’s national identity while delivering economic and environmental benefits. Minister of Environment, HE Dr Eang Sophalleth, confirmed that the trees would be distributed to local authorities […]
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Siem Reap Angkor Airport Investor Plans Major Investment in Renewable Energy Zone
Angkor International Airport Investment (Cambodia) Co., Ltd. (AIAI) has announced plans to invest in a special energy zone aimed at advancing Cambodia’s renewable energy sector. The project, in collaboration with Chinese firm Energy China YNPD, will include solar, wind, biomass, and power storage solutions. Mr. Wei Lu, Chairman of AIAI, discussed the initiative during a […]
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Sembcorp Targets Low-Carbon Leadership with Bold Industrial Park Expansion Across Asia Eyeing Vietnam & Indonesia First
Sembcorp Industries (Sembcorp) is set to lead the development of low-carbon industrial parks in Asia, with a strategic plan to expand its land bank to 18,000 hectares by 2028 and boost its industrial property portfolio from 100,000 square metres to 1.5 million square metres. With Vietnam and Indonesia presenting robust growth opportunities due to strong […]
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