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Cambodia issues new regulations strengthening control over steam power plants
- 17 November 2021
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 usages, must first apply for a permit from MME. Compani...
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CDC Approves 14 Investment Projects Worth Over US$544 million
- 12 November 2021
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 (CAMBODIA) CO., LTD, which will invest ...
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Cambodia Vows to Transform Energy Infrastructure, to Cut 42% of Carbon Emissions by 2030
- 12 November 2021
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 COP26 Summit in Glasgow, United Kingdom, on 10 Novembe...
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Thai Power Firm Secures US$28.1-million Loan for Solar Power Project in Cambodia
- 11 November 2021
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 Ray Power Supply Co, a wholly owned subsidiary of ...
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Understanding Legal Duties of Solid Waste Management for Different Types of Property
- 10 November 2021
The government, especially the Phnom Penh Municipality, has been recently strengthening solid waste management, as improper waste control can cause issues such as floods and damage the beauty of the city. According to Sub-Decree No. 113 on Urban Solid Waste Management, improper solid waste management is subjected to up to 2 million riels in fine. The same sub-decree also determines the duty for...
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Thai Petroleum & Energy Firm Seeks Investment Opportunity in Cambodia
- 10 November 2021
Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited, a petroleum and energy conglomerate based in Thailand, is seeking investment opportunities in the oil and green energy sectors in Cambodia. The remarks were made by BCP’s Senior Vice-President of Corporate Marketing and Lubricant Business Mr Ittikhun Sihsobhon in a meeting with the Cambodian Ambassador to Thailand HE Ouk Sorphorn on Monday 8 November...
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Cambodia Refines Nearly 1,000kg of Gold Ore in 4 Months
- 10 November 2021
Australian firm Renaissance Limited (Cambodia), which received a license to operate Cambodia’s first commercial-scale gold mining in Mondulkiri province, has refined nearly 1,000kg of gold ore in the first four months. The amount of gold ore was presented by Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen during the inauguration ceremony of the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction on Mon...
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Phnom Penh to Boast All-Electric Mass Transit System
- 4 November 2021
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) has vowed to use electricity to operate a mass public transport network in Phnom Penh as part of the carbon emission reduction in the transportation sector. MPWT Minister HE Sun Chanthol made this remark at a panel discussion on "Electrification of Vehicles for a Green Future for Cambodia" held on Thursday 4 November. HE Sun Chanthol said tha...
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Vietnam’s Energy Firm Signs US$400 Power Agreement with Siemens Gamesa
- 2 November 2021
BCG Energy and Siemens Gamesa have signed a cooperation agreement on US$400 wind power development in Vietnam. Under the terms of the agreement, Siemens Gamesa will be the supplier of equipment and technical solutions for BCG Energy to implement more than 500MW of wind power projects in the south-east Asian country, VN Express reported on 1 November. The agreement was signed on the side line...
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Clean Phnom Penh Campaign Launched; More Waste Management Infrastructure to be Built
- 2 November 2021
Minister of Environment HE Say Sam Al officially announced the launch of the "Clean Phnom Penh" campaign on Monday 1 November to enhance the beauty of the city, strengthen waste management infrastructure, and educate all citizens to care more about the environment. The Clean Phnom Penh Campaign this year will be implemented under the slogan "New Habits, Clean Habits". Not only educating on and ...
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