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ខ្មែរ Energy and Environment
CHN ENERGY Plans US$1bn Investment in Renewable Energy Projects in Cambodia
- 9 April 2024
China's leading energy company, CHN ENERGY, has unveiled plans to invest a staggering US$1 billion in the development of renewable energy projects in Cambodia. The announcement came following a productive meeting between HE Suon Sophal, Deputy Secretary General of Cambodia's Investment Committee, and Mr. I Seang, a representative of CHN ENERGY Enterprise, on 8 April 2024. During the meeting, re...
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EDC Urges Energy Conservation as Summer Electricity Consumption Surges by 30%
- 8 April 2024
Electricite du Cambodge (EDC) issues a crucial recommendation amid a surge in summer electricity consumption, which has risen by approximately 30% since the beginning of April. The announcement comes as the country braces for increased energy demand during the dry season, characterized by hot and dry weather conditions. This vital information was disclosed in a statement released on 7 April 2024, ...
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Cambodia Grapples with Nearly 2,000sq/km of Uncleared Landmines
- 8 April 2024
Cambodia faces a significant challenge with approximately 1,854 square kilometres of unexploded ordnance (UXO) and landmines, posing a threat to over 1 million people residing in affected areas. Mr. Ly Thuch, First Vice President of the Cambodian Mine Authority, confirmed this alarming statistic during discussions with RFI Khmer on 4 April on the theme "Protecting Life, Building Peace" in Siem Rea...
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Mondulkiri Authorities Enforce 7 Measures to Combat Natural Resource Crime
- 6 April 2024
Mondulkiri provincial authorities have unveiled a comprehensive plan comprising seven key measures aimed at preventing and combating natural resource crimes, particularly within the Nam Lear Wildlife Sanctuary situated in Pichreada and Oreang districts. In a press release issued on 29 March 2024, the National Committee for the Prevention and Suppression of Natural Resource Crimes in Mondulkiri ...
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Siem Reap Accelerates Standard Landfill Construction as Daily Garbage Surges to Nearly 600 Tons
- 6 April 2024
Siem Reap provincial authorities, in collaboration with relevant ministries, are fast-tracking the establishment of a new standard landfill project in Prasat Bakong district, Siem Reap province, in response to the alarming daily accumulation of nearly 600 tons of waste. During the meeting chaired by Mr. Chan Thorn, Deputy Director General of the General Department of the Ministry of Economy and...
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Kratie & Stoeng Treng Welcome New Landfills Valued at Nearly US$10m
- 3 April 2024
In a significant move to enhance hygiene and well-being, Kratie city in Kratie province and Stoeng Treng city in Stung Treng province have officially inaugurated two state-of-the-art landfills, collectively valued at nearly US$10 million. The momentous occasion took place during the official opening ceremony presided over by HE Peng Po, Minister of Public Works and Transport, on 2 April 2024. ...
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COP28 Targets Tripled Renewable Energy by 2030, Unveils Asia’s US$7bn Solar and US$58bn Wind Power Market
- 2 April 2024
At the recent COP28 summit in Dubai, the world witnessed a monumental agreement among over 100 nations to triple renewable energy production by 2030. This ambitious pact, unparalleled in its scale and urgency, aims to nearly double the current annual growth rate of renewable sources like wind, solar, and geothermal power, heralding a decisive step towards combating climate change, according to an ...
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Chinese-Built Dams Imperil Mekong River Health: Threatening Extinction of 1 in 5 Fish Species
- 31 March 2024
Approximately one in five (20%) of the fish species inhabiting the Mekong River are at risk of extinction due to unsustainable hydropower plant development practices, according to the research, spearheaded by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and 25 other marine and wildlife conservation organizations published on 4 March 2024 updated by SCMP on 22 March 2024. The primary culprit identified in the ...
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UNIDO Partners with Cambodia to Pave the Way for Green Industrial Parks
- 28 March 2024
The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation (MISTI) of Cambodia has joined hands with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) to spearhead the development of eco-industrial parks (EIPs) in the country, fostering a sustainable approach to industrial growth. In an official meeting held on 26 March, HE Hem Vanndy, Minister of MISTI, along with a delegation...
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China Uses Bentley’s Digital Twin to Build Xudong Underground Substation’s, Enough for Supplying 200k Residents
- 10 March 2024
In a groundbreaking move to revolutionise the power grid infrastructure in central China, the Xudong underground substation emerges as a pivotal project in the 13th five-year plan of the Hubei power grid. This innovative substation, the first of its kind in central China, operates at 220 kilovolts and serves as a pilot demonstration project for Wuhan's ambition to establish a top-tier power grid. ...
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