Energy and Environment
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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China Provides Over US$23m Fund for Cambodia’s Demining in Past 8 years
The Chinese government has provided US$13.2 million in grants to support CMAC’s three-year demining activities (2023-2025), while providing over US$10 million for a similar purpose from 2018 to 2022, according to CMAC Director Heng Ratana on 12 February. Aid for 2023 was provided during Prime Minister Hun Sen’s visit to China, where 12 agreements were […]
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Gov’t Sets Up 19ha Standardised Landfill in Kampong Thom
The Kampong Thom Provincial Administration has set up a standard solid waste landfill on an area of more than 19 hectares to manage solid waste and improve the beauty of Kampong Thom province and is now studying seven other local sites. According to Governor Nguon Rattanak on 14 February, this huge landfill project is under […]
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Cambodia Drafts New Sub-Decree on Energy Management as Investors Express Interest
The Ministry of Mines and Energy is drafting a new sub-decree to manage and improve the energy efficiency of electrical appliances, while Korean companies mull investing more in the energy sector in Cambodia. According to the official meeting on 9 February 9, the draft sub-decree aims to set regulations for the management and promotion of energy […]
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256 Mining Sites & Over 157 Operating in Kampong Speu
The Kampong Speu Provincial Administration has registered 256 mining sites with 157 businesses operating, according to a press conference on 9 February 2023. These businesses include 33 construction stone sites, 13 sandstone sites, seven sand sites, four sandstone sites, and three excavation sites. Kampong Speu province also has three quarry sites, eight sand mining sites, […]
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Cambodia, Five Other Asian Countries Sign Indore 3R Agreement for Clean Earth, Water, & Air Scheme
Five cities in Cambodia and five other Asian countries have signed the Indore 3R Declaration on Clean Water, Clean Land, and Fresh Air Goals. The agreement was signed during the 11th Asia-Pacific High-Level Meeting on “3R and Circulation Economy” in Siem Reap on 8 February 2023. The five cities of Cambodia are Sen Monorom in […]
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Japan Mulls Investing in Cashew-to-Energy Processing Plant in Cambodia
A Japanese company has expressed interest in establishing a factory that processes cashew nuts and cashew nut shells into fuel in Cambodia, according to a meeting between the Minister of Agriculture and Forestry and the CEO of Top Planning Japan Co., LTD on 7 February. HE Dith Tina, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, said […]
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UK mulls investing more in energy & other sectors in Cambodia
UK investors want to boost investment in infrastructure in Cambodia, especially in the energy sector. The intention was expressed during the meeting between the Secretary of State of the Ministry of Mines and Energy HE Sok Khavan and representatives UK Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) as well as the UK Embassy in Cambodia on 6 […]
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61 Mining Companies Operating in Kratie as of 2022
Kratie province currently has 61 mining companies in operation with 65 licenses, according to Kratie Governor HE Vathorn during a press conference on 31 January. Those companies include five metal mining research companies, one gold mining business, 25 granite mining companies, eight gravel, sand, & stone mining factories, and 22 land excavation firms. The gold […]
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Gov’t sets marine waste management plan in four coastal provinces
The Ministries of Tourism and Provincial Administration of the four coastal provinces, including Sihanoukville, Kep, Kampot and Koh Kong, are drafting plans to strengthen marine waste management, according to the meeting with stakeholders on 28 January. The purpose of this meeting is to gather input to prepare a plan to strengthen the management of marine […]
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