Energy and Environment
Wind Energy in Cambodia Still Under Tariff Negotiations: Mines Ministry
Singapore-based firm The Blue Circle is still negotiating with Electricite du Cambodge (EDC) regarding the tarrif price of energy generated from their wind power plant development in Kampot province. The firm is expecting to reach an agreement and receive a permit from the government soon as they claim to offer the best deal. Chea Sophorn, […]
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Cambodia’s First Commercial Gold Mine Officially Goes Online
Renaissance Minerals (Cambodia) officially started production of gold extraction in the Okvoa area of Mondulkiri province on Monday 21 June, marking Cambodia’s first industrial-sized gold mine operation. The official ceremony of the gold extraction was presided over by Minister of Mines and Energy HE Suy Sem. Renaissance Minerals (Cambodia), an Australia-listed Emerald Renaissance subsidiary, has […]
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Gov’t Mulls Constructing Large-Scale Nursery Research Centre in Kampong Chhnang
The Ministry of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries is planning to transform the Hun Sen Meanok plant station in Kampong Chhnang province into a large-scale research and nursery centre, aiming to produce 10 million seedlings per year. According to the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries HE Veng Sakhon, the Hun Sen Meanok plant station has […]
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New Large-Scale Wastewater Treatment Plant Set for Battambang, Current Construction 5% Complete
The western part of Battambang City will have another new large-scale wastewater treatment plant with a capacity to treat up to 12,000 cubic metres of wastewater per day, with construction scheduled to begin this year. In the meantime, construction on the current drainage system and wastewater treatment plant on the east side of the city […]
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Apsara Oil Driller KrisEnergy’s Wind-up Petition Hearing Set for July
KrisEnergy has announced that its wind-up petition hearing will be held on 12 July; meanwhile, the operation of its subsidiary KrisEnergy (Cambodia) is temporarily paused. The hearing date was set after Singapore-based parent companyKrisEnergy filed a winding-up petition to the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands, requesting liquidation due to its inability to pay debt. […]
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Japan to Provide US$10 billion in Decarbonisation Support for ASEAN Nations
Japan is preparing to launch a US$10 billion initiative aimed at helping ASEAN countries reduce greenhouse gas emission, reported Nikkei Asia. Through this initiative, Japan will help draw a road map and set up a public and private investment and loan facilities, where all funding will be invested and lent through the Japanese government-affiliated Japan […]
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MPWT Intends to Promote Green Logistic Policy in Cambodia
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) is committed to learning from the upcoming International Transport Forum (ITF) on how to effectively implement green policies, such as the usage of electric vehicles, in Cambodia. MPWT Minister HE Sun Chanthol made the declaration during a meeting with the Secretary-General of the International Transport Forum (ITF) […]
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HLH, Hei Shi Mineral to Co-Invest US$20 million in Mineral Resource Exploration in Kampong Speu
Hong Lai Huat (HLH) Group’s wholly owned subsidiary HLH Agriculture (Cambodia) signed an MOU with Cambodia Hei Shi Mineral on 08 June to co-invest an estimated US$20 million in mineral resource exploration and mining at the Agriculture Hub in Kampong Speu, reported The Edge Singapore. According to the 10-year MoU with a renewal option, both […]
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Cambodia’s First Industrial Gold Mine Officially Operational, Expected to Produce 3 Tons Per Year
Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen has announced that Cambodia’s first industrial gold mining business in Mondulkiri will be officially operational from 21 June onwards, marking another major achievement for Cambodia. Located in Okvau, Kaew Seima district in Mondulkiri province, this industrial gold mining business is operated by Renaissance Minerals (Cambodia) Limited, where the firm […]
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Australia Provides US$900,000 Grant for Cambodia’s Off Electrification Project
The Australian government has provided grant aid of US$900,000 to Cambodia for the development of an off-grid electrification project. The grant agreement was signed by Secretary of State of Ministry of Mines and Energy HE Ty Norin and Australian Charge d’Affaires Luke Arnold on 9 June. The grant is 1.2 million Australian Dollars (approximately $920,000) […]
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