Energy and Environment
ADB Affirms Support for Second Doppler Radar Station at Takhmao New Airport
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has reiterated its commitment to finance the installation of the second Techo Sen Doppler Radar station. The designated location for this advanced meteorological infrastructure is Techo Takhmao International Airport in Kandal Stung district, Kandal province. This affirmation was revealed in a recent meeting between HE Tho Chetha, Minister of Water […]
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Mizuda Sanitation Unveils Ambitious Plan to Transform Phnom Penh’s Waste into Electricity
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 […]
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Tbong Khmum Governor Courts Malaysian Giant for High-Stakes Renewable Energy Venture
HE Cheam Chansophorn, Governor of Tbong Khmum Province, spearheaded discussions with prominent Malaysian renewable energy powerhouse, Sunview Group Berhad, represented by its subsidiary Fabulous Sunview Sdn on 15 January 2024. The agenda focused on enticing the Malaysian giant to channel investments into transformative projects centred around renewable energy and poverty reduction within Tbong Khmum province. […]
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Green Horizon 2050: Cambodia’s Ambitious Forest Cover Pledge and International Nursery Initiative
The Ministry of Environment, under the leadership of HE Eang Sophalleth, has unveiled plans to elevate the nation’s forest cover to an impressive 60% by the year 2050. The ambitious strategy includes the establishment of international-scale nursery stations across four provinces, as announced during a meeting with ministry leaders and civil servants on 22 January […]
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Cambodia & France Forge €215 Million Partnership for Energy Revolution
Cambodia and France have inked three pivotal Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) to propel the development of renewable energy, marking a significant stride towards advancing Cambodia’s energy landscape. The Ministry of Mines and Energy unveiled this transformative initiative through a press release on 19 January 2024. The trio of MoUs, orchestrated between the Ministry of Mines […]
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Blue Circle Eyes Potential 100MW of Wind Power Generation in Cambodia with Plans for Future Expansion
Blue Circle, a global leader in wind power generation, is eyeing significant opportunities for wind energy investment in Cambodia. During a courtesy meeting with Samdech Hun Manet, Prime Minister of Cambodia, in Paris on 15 January, France, Olivier Duguet, President and CEO of Blue Circle, expressed optimism about the country’s potential for sustainable wind power […]
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Thailand to Forge Alliance with Cambodia to Confront Transboundary Haze Menace
In a groundbreaking move, Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin announced an unprecedented collaboration with Cambodia to combat the persistent issue of transboundary haze pollution. The joint initiative revealed ahead of a pivotal meeting with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet on 7 February, signals a united front against the detrimental impacts of cross-border haze pollution, according […]
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Thailand Sets Up a Date to Talk with Cambodia on the Gulf Overlapping Claims
In a strategic move to address the overlapping claims in the Gulf of Thailand, Thailand, and Cambodia are slated to commence discussions on 7 February 2024. This 26,000-square-kilometre area, known for its abundant energy resources, has been a point of contention between the two nations. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet is scheduled to visit Thailand […]
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MoE Unveils Four Robust Measures to Safeguard Cambodia’s Air Quality
The Ministry of Environment has issued a comprehensive set of four key measures to be implemented across the 25 capital-provincial administrations. Announced on 10 January 2024, these measures aim to mitigate the adverse impacts of public air pollution, especially during the dry season from December to April. Highlighting the urgency of the situation, the MoE’s […]
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Powering Progress: Cambodia Surges Ahead with 26 Energy Plants Generating Over 3,400MW
In a landmark achievement for Cambodia’s energy landscape, the nation concludes 2023 with 26 operational energy plants boasting a collective installed capacity of 3,451 megawatts. This significant milestone, revealed by the Ministry of Mines and Energy in a compelling video documentary highlighting key accomplishments in the energy, mines, and oil sectors, underscores Cambodia’s commitment to […]
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