150MW Coal-fired Power Plant in Sihanoukville Nearing Completion

With Cambodia aiming to generate increased electricity to be more energy self-sufficient, a new coal-fired power plant in Sihanoukville province using US and Japan technology is nearing completion, according to a senior official of Electricite du Cambodge (EDC).

Speaking to local media FRESH NEWS on 18 March 2018, H.E Keo Rattanak, Royal Government of Cambodia delegate in charge of managing Electricite du Cambodge (EdC) said that the 150-megawatt coal-fired power plant in Steung Hav district of Sihanoukville is scheduled to be launched in September 2019.

According to H.E Keo Rattanak, the new coal-fired power plant has been under construction for more than two years using US-based General Electric (GE) supplies and engineered by Japan-based firm Toshiba.

The government approved this US$600 million coal-fired power plant for Malaysian firm Cambodia Energy Cambodia Co., Ltd. (CEL2) in 2017 and the company selected Toshiba Plant Systems & Services Corporation (TPSC) as a turnkey plant constructor with GE supplies boiler, turbine, and generator.

Currently, there are two coal-fired power plants in Sihanoukville Province, one from Cambodia International Investment Development Group (CIIDG) and another from Malaysian firm Leader Universal Holdings. (Read more)

រូបភាពដោយ Kroko ក្រគរ ជួយ ក្រគរ Facebook page

- Video Advertisement -

Related Post

Cambodia Records Surge in Investment with Ten Billion Dollars in New Projects for 2025

Cambodia has reached a major economic milestone in 2025, securing 630 new investment projects with a total capital value of approximately 10 billion dollars. This performance represents a significant 45 percent increase in investment volume compared to the previous year, highlighting the Kingdom’s growing appeal as a strategic hub for international capital. The Council for […]

Kandal Province Launches Official Construction of Prek Thnot Riverbank Park to Enhance Urban Beauty

Provincial authorities and Ministry officials join forces to transform the southern riverbank into a modern recreational space for residents and tourists The landscape of Takhmao city is set for a significant aesthetic upgrade following the official groundbreaking of the Prek Thnoat riverbank park project on January 3, 2026. This ambitious development, situated along the southern […]

Battambang Completes Construction of Massive Water Treatment Facility to Meet Growing Urban Demand

New high-capacity plant set to launch in early 2026 will double the provincial capital’s clean water supply through advanced Chinese engineering The skyline of Battambang’s Kampong Seima area has been permanently transformed with the 100 percent completion of the province’s third and largest water treatment plant. This major infrastructure milestone, announced by H.E. Ut Kloeung, […]

Progress Inspection for Wastewater Treatment System Development in Takhmao City

In a significant step towards enhancing the development progress in Takhmao City, HE Ros Vanna, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, led a comprehensive inspection of the wastewater treatment system development project in Takhmao City. This project, pivotal for managing urban wastewater, is funded by the Economic Development Cooperation Fund […]

Mekong River Bridge (Dei Edth-Thma Kor) Construction Reaches 36% Completion

The Mekong River Bridge (Dei Edth-Thma Kor) Construction Project has marked a significant milestone, achieving 36% completion as of late December 2025. His Excellency So Vector, Secretary of State for the Ministry of Public Works and Transport and Managing Director of the project, led a team of officials to the construction site to evaluate advancements […]

Milestone Achievement in Kampong Cham as Mekong River Bank Protection Project Reaches Completion

The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology has announced the successful completion of a significant riverbank protection project along the Mekong River in Kampong Cham province. Spanning 700 meters in length, this second phase of construction has reached one hundred percent completion, marking a vital step in safeguarding local infrastructure and livelihoods against the relentless […]