Energy and Environment
Private Firm to Build New Eco-Tourism Port in SHV’s Prey Nob District
The Sihanoukville provincial administration has given the green light to a private firm to develop a new eco-tourism port in the Prey Nup district, aimed at expanding the province’s tourism potential. According to the site inspection by Sihanoukville Governor HE Kouch Chamroeun on Tuesday 14 December, the port will be a small-scale structure so that […]
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Construction Starts on Cambodia’s Largest Biomass Power Plant
Heineken Cambodia has begun the construction of its biomass power plant to generate thermal energy for its brewing process. The company said during the ground-breaking event held on 8 December that the plant will be Cambodia’s largest Biomass Power Plant as a key part of the firm’s commitment to Brew a Better Cambodia. Built under […]
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Gov’t Reclassifies Over 1600ha of Natural Lake in Thbong Khmum as Multi-Purpose Area
The Cambodian government has reclassified a natural lake known as ‘Kade Lake’, located in Baray village, Chhouk commune, Kroachmar district in Thbong Khmum province, as a multi-purpose area for better management and smarter usage. In a sub-decree dated 15 November, the lake area covers a total of 1,643 hectares of land. Meanwhile, the main purpose […]
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Vietnam Sets Goal of Increasing Renewable Energy Mix to 75% by 2045
Vietnam has set its power development plan with a focus on reducing emissions to the environment through increasing renewable energy from solar and wind. As of 2025, Vietnam has to achieve the goal of having at least 75% of national power production capacity generated from renewable energy, said its Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh at […]
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More Standardised Landfills Planned for Multiple Provinces Nationwide
The government plans to build more standardised landfills in multiple provinces nationwide to contribute to improving the efficiency of waste management. The plan was unveiled by HE Neth Pheaktra, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Environment, during a visit to landfill in Sihanoukville that has just been put into use. Speaking to the media […]
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UNDP Pledges to Help Cambodia Raise More Funds for Clean Energy Projects
The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in Cambodia has pledged to seek technical and financial assistance from other partners for the development of Cambodia’s energy sector, particularly on energy efficiency and climate change mitigation projects. The remarks were made by UNDP Cambodia Director Ms Alissar Chaker in a meeting with Minister of Mines and Energy […]
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Cambodia issues new regulations strengthening control over steam power plants
The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) has issued a new Prakas to regulate steam power operations, requiring all businesses related to this sector to request a permit prior to operation. According to Prakas No. 0305 dated 4 November 2021, any companies willing to develop, build, install, and operate steam power, both direct and indirect […]
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CDC Approves 14 Investment Projects Worth Over US$544 million
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has recently approved permits to private firms to invest a total of US$544.8 million in establishing 14 factories in Phnom Penh, Kampong Speu, Preah Vihear, Sihanoukville, Kandal, Battambang, Pursat and Koh Kong. According to a CDC announcement on 12 November 2021, those firms include: 1. RMA AUTOMOTIVE […]
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Cambodia Vows to Transform Energy Infrastructure, to Cut 42% of Carbon Emissions by 2030
Power plants and other energy infrastructure in Cambodia will see a significant change toward a more sustainable and green manner after the Ministry of Environment pledged to implement four new policies to mitigate climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The commitment was made by Minister of the Environment HE Say Sam Al at the […]
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Thai Power Firm Secures US$28.1-million Loan for Solar Power Project in Cambodia
B.Grimm Power Plc, Thailand’s leading industrial power producer, has secured US$28.1 million in a syndicated loan from three top Thai banks to finance its solar energy project in Cambodia. The loan has a 15-year maturity date and was signed on 28 October by Kasikornbank (KBank), Export-Import Bank of Thailand (Exim Thailand) and Bangkok Bank to […]
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