Mizuda Sanitation Unveils Ambitious Plan to Transform Phnom Penh’s Waste into Electricity

• 30 January 2024
• Local News
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Mizuda Sanitation (Cambodia) Co., Ltd., a key waste collection operator in Phnom Penh for the past three years, is gearing up to venture into electricity generation from waste. The revelation came during a meeting between Mr Shan Jianming, President of Mizuda Group, and Samdach Hun Manet, Prime Minister, on 29 January 2024.

Mr Shan Jianming highlighted Mizuda Sanitation’s pivotal role in waste collection, emphasising the company’s three-year commitment to cleaning, collecting, and transporting garbage and solid waste in the capital city. The company has also actively engaged in awareness programs on waste management, covering specific areas in Phnom Penh and providing employment to 710 Cambodians.

During the meeting, Mizuda Sanitation expressed its intention to further invest in state-of-the-art technology for electricity production from waste in Phnom Penh. The proposed initiative aims to leverage advanced environmental protection measures while addressing the growing energy needs of the city.

In response to this forward-looking plan, the Prime Minister instructed Mizuda to collaborate closely with relevant ministries, particularly the Ministry of Mines and Energy and the Ministry of Environment. Coordination with the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) was encouraged to navigate the regulatory landscape effectively.

The PM commended Mizuda Sanitation for its significant contribution to the well-being of the people and the environmental preservation efforts in Phnom Penh. The envisioned expansion into waste-to-electricity aligns with Cambodia’s commitment to sustainable development and underscores Mizuda’s role as a key player in the nation’s environmental progress.

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