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ខ្មែរ Energy and Environment
Laos to become major exporter of electricity in ASEAN
- 3 April 2023
Laos has been becoming a major source of electricity in ASEAN as it has been selling electricity to its neighbouring countries on a large scale. Laos earned more than 1.76 billion USD from electricity export in 2022, up 7.5% from last year, the country's media reported. For 2023, the Lao Government has set a target of generating at least 51,134 million kWh, equivalent to more than 41.32 trillio...
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Gov’t approves 5 energy investment projects with a total capacity of 520 MW
- 31 March 2023
The Government of Cambodia has approved five renewable energy investment projects with a total capacity of 520 megawatts to increase the power supply to the national grid and contribute to reducing the use of carbon dioxide and ensuring the environment, and natural resources. The renewable energy projects were approved agenda of five renewable energy projects for discussion and approval in the ...
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First Faecal Sludge Treatment Plant in Phnom Penh reached 90%
- 31 March 2023
The construction of the Faecal Sludge Treatment Plant in Phnom Penh is about 90% complete, according to HE Nuon Pharath, Deputy Governor of Phnom Penh on March 29, 2023. The first phase of the Faecal Sludge treatment plant will be completed by the end of April and is scheduled to officially inaugurate in mid-May. This project started construction in May 2022 on an area of 3 hectares in Phleu...
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Mizuda Waste Management Eyeing Investment in Phnom Penh Waste-To-Energy Project
- 29 March 2023
Chinese-owned Mizuda Waste Management Co Ltd is considering an investment in a waste-generated power project in Phnom Penh, according to the CEO of Mizuda Shan Jian Ming. The company is one of three garbage collection firms operating in the Cambodian capital. During a meeting with Phnom Penh Governor HE Khuong Sreng on 28 March 2023, Mr. Shan Jian Ming expressed confidence in the Cambodia gover...
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Banteay Meanchey needs 115 kilovolts of power while currently can produce only 30 kilovolts
- 29 March 2023
Banteay Meanchey province is experiencing an electricity shortage, as it currently produces only 30 kilovolts while the province needs about 115 kilovolts of electricity. This was revealed by HE Oum Rath, the Governor of Banteay Meanchey province, during a press conference on "Success in the past 5 years" held on 28 March 2023. HE Oum Rath confirmed that the government has been purchasing energ...
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GOV’t Aims to Reduce Energy Consumption in Housing by 34% by 2030
- 28 March 2023
According to official figures, Cambodia's urban population is projected to increase significantly by 2030. This, coupled with the growth in housing, has led the government to set a national policy of reducing energy consumption in the residential sector by 34% from 17,981 GWh to only 11,826 GWh. The announcement was made as part of the implementation of the National Policy on Energy Efficiency 202...
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Preah Vihear Authority warns mining investors to be careful as 22 mining companies are currently operating
- 24 March 2023
The Preah Vihear province currently has 22 licensed mining companies conducting exploration and research in the area, prompting the provincial governor to issue a warning to potential investors to be careful and not fall prey to land brokers' scams. HE Kim Rithy, the Governor of Preah Vihear Province, confirmed the number of mining companies present in the province on March 23, 2023. He stated ...
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Thai Company OLS Seeks Investment in Cambodian-Thai Overlapping Areas for Oil and Gas Exploration
- 22 March 2023
Thai company Onshore Logistics Services Co., Ltd (OLS) is seeking to invest in oil and gas exploration in the overlapping area (OCA) between Cambodia and Thailand. According to a meeting between Mr Thuch Dalin, General Advisor of the Embassy of Cambodia in Thailand, and Mr Phakin Pataradittakul, Director General, on 17 March 2023. The company presented its Multi-Client Seismic 3D Survey (MC3D) ...
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Oddar Meanchey on Track to Achieve 100% Electricity Connection with Upcoming Coal-Fired Plant
- 22 March 2023
Oddar Meanchey is gearing up for 100% electricity connectivity by June this year as the 265MW coal-fired power plant in Trapaing Prasat district is set to begin operations soon, according to HE Pen Kosal, the provincial governor, said in a press conference on 21 March 2023. Currently, electricity has been supplied to 276 out of 308 villages, equating to over 60,000 families (90.47% of the total...
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Phnom Kravanh National Park: A Potential Source of 20% of Cambodia’s Electricity
- 21 March 2023
Phnom Kravanh National Park, located in Thmor Bang district of Koh Kong, Oral of Kompong Speu, and Veal Veng and Phnom Krovanh districts of Pursat, has been declared as a National Park by the Royal Government of Cambodia in 2016. The area is considered as Cambodia's giant bump motors and battery chargers, as it contains the potential to generate around 20% of the country's total electricity fro...
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