Energy and Environment
TotalEnergies Commits to Renewable Energy Investment through Cambodia’s REDD+ Initiative
In a significant move towards sustainable development, TotalEnergies has announced its plans to invest in renewable energy initiatives aligned with Cambodia’s REDD+ project. This commitment was confirmed during a meeting between HE Dr Eang Sophallet, Minister of Environment, and Ms. Dinah Kumar, Managing Director of TotalEnergies. During their discussion, Minister Sophallet underscored the vital role […]
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Cambodia & Finland Join Forces to Enhance Environmental Protection and Waste Management
In a significant step towards environmental sustainability, Cambodia and Finland have formalised their partnership to bolster hazardous waste management, particularly focusing on recycling lead-acid batteries. This strategic collaboration aims to pave the way toward carbon neutrality, a shared goal for both nations. During a pivotal meeting today, HE Dr. Eang Sophallet, Cambodia’s Minister of Environment, […]
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Cambodia, Japan & UNDP Join Forces to Eliminate Plastic Waste for a Greener Future in Cities
In a spirit of environmental sustainability, the Government of Cambodia has formed a powerful partnership with Japan and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to combat the urgent problem of plastic waste in urban areas, which is rapidly growing each year. This collaboration, officially titled “Strengthening Capacity to Handle Plastic Waste in Cities,” was signed […]
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Two Foreign Companies Partner to Launch Waste Recycling Park in Phnom Penh
In a significant move towards sustainable urban waste management, Vinci Construction and Sage Engineering have announced a collaborative project to establish a cutting-edge “Waste Recycling Park” in Phnom Penh. This initiative aims to harness advanced technologies for treating urban solid waste and generating clean energy, ultimately enhancing the quality of life for city residents. […]
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Cambodia Implements EURO 5 Fuel Standards to Combat Air Pollution
In a significant move to tackle air pollution, the Royal Government of Cambodia has announced the implementation of EURO 5 fuel standards, set to take effect in 2025. This initiative aims to enhance air quality and protect public health by regulating fuel emissions. According to the official announcement, two key decisions have been made: the […]
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Southeast Asia’s Coastal Real Estate Development Faces Critical Balance with Mangrove Conservation
A ground-breaking study reveals that 85% of Southeast Asia’s mangrove forests, which comprise 32 percent of global mangrove coverage and sequester 15.9 million tonnes of carbon dioxide annually, face severe risks from real estate development, agricultural expansion, and climate change impacts, according to new research led by University of Queensland researcher Valerie Kwan, as reported […]
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Korean Firm Donates 8,000 Electric Motorbikes to Cambodian Government to Combat Emissions
In a significant move to address climate change, South Korean company VeryWords has pledged to donate 8,000 electric motorbikes to Cambodian government officials. This initiative aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Cambodia and promote the use of environmentally friendly transportation. The announcement was made during a signing ceremony of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) […]
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Cambodia’s Electricity Capacity Set to Expand Significantly by 2024
By 2024, Cambodia is poised to enhance its electricity generation capacity to an impressive 5,044 megawatts, alongside a substantial extension of transmission lines to 3,890 kilometers. During the closing ceremony of the Electricity Authority’s conference on 3 February 2025, HE Keo Rattanak, Minister of Mines and Energy, confirmed that these targets had been met. The […]
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GeoStudio, the Future of Limit Equilibrium Analysis
By Louis Henry Prates Integrated geotechnical workflow Seequent’s vision is to provide a suite of underground solutions that seamlessly integrate into every stage of infrastructure development. Starting with field data collection and management with OpenGround, moving on to subsurface characterization and geological modeling with LeapFrog Works, and culminating in advanced Geotechnical Analysis with PLAXIS and […]
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Chinese Company Pledges to Complete Mondulkiri Wind Power Station by 2026
In a significant commitment to renewable energy in Cambodia, HK OASIS Power Energy Development Co., Ltd. has vowed to complete the construction of a 150-megawatt wind power station in Mondulkiri province by 2026. This pledge was made by Mr Wang Junwei, the company’s representative, during a meeting with HE Chea Vuthy, Secretary General of the […]
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