Energy and Environment
Cambodia & Japan Sign MOU on Cooperation, Transmission & Distribution of Energy
The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) and Japan Insurance and Investment Agency (NEXI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on cooperation for the transmission and distribution of energy. The signing took place during the Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) meeting held on 3-4 March 2023, in Tokyo. The AZEC meeting was attended by […]
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ADB Lends Laos PDR US$692.5m to Build Largest Wind Power Plant in Southeast Asia
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a financing package worth US$692.55 million with Monsoon Wind Power Company Limited (Monsoon) to construct a 600-megawatt wind power plant in the Sekong and Attapeu provinces of southern Laos PDR. The project, called “Monsoon,” will be the largest wind power plant in Southeast Asia, consisting of 133 wind […]
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MISTI Achieves Over 1.8bn Cubic Metres of Clean Water Produced Nationwide – An Increase of 61% Only in Five Years
In a remarkable achievement for the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology, and Innovation (MISTI), the state has produced over 1.8 billion cubic metres of clean water in the last five years (2018-2022), showcasing a notable 61% increase compared to the preceding five years (2013-2017). These figures have been released in a brief report on the […]
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Gov’t reclassifies over 600sqkm of Mekong land to Irrawaddy dolphin conservation zone
The Royal Government of Cambodia has decided to designate the Mekong River area in Stung Treng and Kratie provinces, approximately 621 square kilometres, as the Mekong River dolphin management area. This is according to Sub-Decree No. 47, dated February 27, 2023. The Mekong Dolphin Management Area is defined as a protected area (permanent core area) […]
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US$5m Electronic Compliance Factory Officially Opened in Pursat
An electronic products assembly plant in Pursat’s Krakor district was officially launched 26 February. The inauguration was held by Director General of Electricite du Cambodge (EDC) HE Keo Rattanak, Pursat Governor HE Khoy Rida and CEO of Precise Electric Manufacturing Amorn Daengchot. Built with an investment of US$5 million, the factory is located in Toteung […]
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Two Cambodia’s Ecotourism Communities Receive ASEAN Standard Award 2023
Two ecotourism communities in Cambodia, Samros Koh Han ecotourism community in Stung Treng province and the Prey Thom Anlong Thom ecotourism community in Siem Reap province, have received the ASEAN Ecotourism Standard Award. The award-giving ceremony was held at the ASEAN Tourism Forum 2023 in Yukata, Indonesia on 5 February, according to the Ministry of […]
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Gov’t Declares Svay Rieng as 8th Mine-Free Province
The Cambodian government has declared Svay Rieng as the eighth mine-free province, according to the Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC)’s announcement on 20 February. Under the support of the Samdech Techo Project for Mine Action in Svay Rieng province, CMAC cleared all mines in the project with a total area of 12 square kilometres, equivalent […]
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SHV Produces Over 1,300MW of Electricity While Consuming Only 150MW
Currently, Sihanoukville has the capacity to generate and supply up to 1,395 megawatts, while using only 150 megawatts, according to Governor Kouch Chamroeun on 15 February. HE Kouch Chamreoun said that five years ago, Sihanoukville had an electricity shortage, but now the province becomes one of the producers and suppliers of electricity throughout the country. […]
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Construction of 20ha Landfill in Steung Treng 40% Complete
The construction of a new 20-ha landfill in Steung Treng province has been 40% complete, according to a site inspection by Governor Svay Sam Eang on 14 February. Worth nearly US$5 million, the project is located Otrell village, Thala commune, Thala Borivat district. Construction began in April 2022 and is scheduled to be completed by […]
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EDC Produces Over 4,000MW of Electricity, Electrifies 3.5 million Sites as of 2022
As of 2022, the government has connected electricity to all types of consumers in Cambodia at 3,533,935 locations, while generating a total of 4,495 megawatts, according to Electricity Authority of Cambodia (EDC) on 15 February. Among all those locations, over 3.2 million are general houses; 200,000 are businesses & small industries; over 21,000 are while […]
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