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ខ្មែរ Energy and Environment
China and Pakistan Foster Sustainable Energy Cooperation with US$ 3.5 Billion Nuclear Power Plant
- 25 July 2023
In a landmark collaboration, China and Pakistan have inaugurated the construction of Pakistan's largest nuclear power plant, a monumental project estimated at US$ 3.5 billion. Set to generate a colossal 1,200 megawatts of electricity daily for the national grid, the initiative signals a significant stride towards sustainable energy for the nation. As per a report on July 14, 2023, the groundbre...
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Medusa Submarine Cable System: A Game-Changer for Mediterranean Connectivity
- 17 July 2023
In a monumental stride towards transforming connectivity in the Mediterranean, Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN), Elettra, Medusa, and Orange have officially broken ground on the Medusa Submarine Cable System. Spanning over 8,700 kilometers, this visionary project is set to become the region's longest cable, facilitating essential connections between ten countries, including Morocco, Portugal, Spai...
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Gov’t Approves Payment Guarantee for 670 MW Power Plant Projects in 4 Provinces
- 14 July 2023
The King of the Kingdom of Cambodia has promulgated a law endorsing the government's payment guarantee for 07 power plant projects, totaling 670 megawatts, in Koh Kong, Prey Veng, Svay Rieng, Kampong Chhnang, and Pursat provinces. These projects are being implemented by four companies, each contributing to the growth of Cambodia's power generation capacity: Khmer Electric Power Company: Re...
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Dogen City: Pioneering the World’s First Floating Medical Haven in Japan
- 2 July 2023
In a groundbreaking initiative poised to revolutionize urban development and healthcare, Japanese firm N-Ark has unveiled its visionary plan for Dogen City, the world's first floating medical city. Situated in Hamamatsu City, a vibrant port located 200km southwest of Tokyo, this innovative project represents a bold response to the challenges of climate change and population growth. Dogen City i...
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Stockholm Wood City: Pioneering the World’s Largest Wooden Urban Development
- 2 July 2023
Renowned Swedish developer Atrium Ljungberg has unveiled plans to construct Stockholm Wood City, set to become the world's largest wooden city. This groundbreaking project will transform the former industrial quarter of Sickla in southern Stockholm, spanning an impressive 250,000 square meters of land. With a vision encompassing 2,000 homes, 7,000 office spaces, as well as an array of shops and re...
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Cutting-edge Waste Management: Kampong Thom Province Unveils US$4 Million Landfill Facility
- 26 June 2023
Kampong Thom province proudly presents its state-of-the-art landfill facility, a groundbreaking project worth over US$4 million, aimed at revolutionizing sanitation and environmental management services surrounding the pristine Tonle Sap Lake. The auspicious inauguration ceremony, held under the distinguished presence of HE Sun Chanthol, Senior Minister of the Ministry of Public Works and Transpor...
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PM: Cambodia’s Oil Resources Await Study and Investment
- 20 June 2023
Prime Minister Hun Sen has urged for comprehensive studies to be conducted on Cambodia's untapped petroleum reserves beneath the Khmer seabed and the Tonle Sap, signaling the country's readiness for investment in the oil sector. Speaking at the inauguration of the Bakheng Water Treatment Plant Phase I on June 19, Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen emphasized the need to thoroughly assess the ...
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JICA Extends Support to Cambodia for Second Phase of Water Pollution Management
- 19 June 2023
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has once again extended its assistance to Cambodia, initiating the second three-year Pollution Management Capacity Building Project. The project, set to commence in 2023, aims to strengthen Cambodia's water pollution management capabilities with the support of JICA. The official signing of the project took place on June 13, 2023, between JICA an...
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French Institute AgroParisTech Unveils Four Key Recommendations to Enhance Sanitation and Wastewater Management in Cambodia
- 16 June 2023
Renowned for its expertise in the field, the esteemed French Institute AgroParisTech has imparted invaluable knowledge to Cambodian experts, sharing four pivotal recommendations to enhance the management of Cambodia's sanitation and wastewater sector. These insightful recommendations were at the core of an immersive three-and-a-half-day training course held at the prestigious Techo Sen Institut...
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Embracing Solar Energy: MME Unveils Rooftop Solar Principle in Cambodia
- 15 June 2023
The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) has made a significant stride towards sustainable energy by officially announcing the principle of utilizing solar energy on rooftops in Cambodia. This landmark announcement took place during a dissemination forum presided over by HE Suy Sem, the Minister of Mines and Energy, on June 13, 2023. Developed in collaboration with the United Nations Development Pro...
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