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ខ្មែរ Energy and Environment
17 Japanese Companies Commit to Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Cambodia
- 15 May 2025
In a significant step towards combating climate change, 17 Japanese companies have pledged to engage in greenhouse gas emission reduction initiatives in Cambodia. This announcement was made by HE Eang Sophallet, Minister of Environment, during a recent meeting with Kohei Wakabayashi, President of the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), on 13 May 2024. During the meeting, Mr. Wakabayashi ...
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Major Investment Boost for Cambodia’s Oil Refining Sector
- 14 May 2025
In a promising development for Cambodia's energy sector, three Chinese companies have recently unveiled plans to invest in the nation's crude oil refining industry. This significant step is poised to enhance Cambodia's energy independence while driving economic growth. Beijing Scitech Holdings Co., Ltd., Guanzun Energy Investment Co., Ltd., and now Beijing Sainte Holding Co., Ltd., ha...
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Ministry of Environment to Distribute 3 Million Saplings in Cambodia’s Green Initiative
- 14 May 2025
In a significant move towards enhancing the country's green cover, the Ministry of Environment has announced plans to distribute an additional 3 million saplings to citizens. This initiative aims to bolster Cambodia’s efforts in combating climate change and achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. During a meeting with Ms. Bridgette Walker, Chargé d’Affaires of the US Embassy, and Ms. Kerry Pelzman...
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Laos Commences Construction of USD 360 Million Hydropower Dam for Electricity Export to Vietnam
- 11 May 2025
On 29 April 2025, Laos officially marked the ground-breaking of the Nam Neun 1 hydropower dam, a significant project with a planned capacity of 124 megawatts. With an investment of approximately USD 360 million, this facility is set to primarily supply electricity to Vietnam. The ceremony was attended by prominent officials, including HE Sonexay Siphandone, Prime Minister of Laos, and HE Phosay...
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Construction of USD 90 Million Wastewater Treatment System Begins in Takhmao City
- 6 May 2025
Takhmao city is set to embark on a transformative journey towards improved environmental sustainability and public health, as the construction of a state-of-the-art USD 90 million wastewater treatment system officially commenced on 6 May 2025. The project, spanning an impressive 30 hectares, is being financed through a concessional loan from the Government of the Republic of Korea. Th...
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Vietnam Sets Sights on Clean Energy & Agro-Industrial Investment in Cambodia
- 1 May 2025
In a recent meeting on 3 April 2025, representatives from the Vietnam Rubber Industry Association expressed their ambition to enhance clean energy investments and explore the establishment of an agro-industrial zone in Cambodia. The discussions took place between HE Chea Vuthy, Secretary-General of the Committee for Investment of Cambodia, and Mr. Truong Minh Trung, First Deputy Director...
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Japan to Develop 50MW Biomass Power Plant in Kampong Speu
- 30 April 2025
Erex Co., Ltd., a prominent Japanese investment firm, has announced plans to construct a 50MW biomass power plant in Kampong Speu province, with construction set to begin in June 2025. The ambitious project aims to bolster the region's energy supply and provide more affordable electricity for Kampong Speu and neighboring areas. This significant announcement came during a meeting between His Exc...
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Cambodia Secures USD 40 Million from Green Climate Fund for REDD+ Program
- 31 March 2025
Cambodia has secured USD 40 million from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) to advance its national REDD+ program, aimed at reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation. Environment Minister HE Dr. Eang Sophallet made the announcement during a meeting with World Bank Representative Ms. Salimata D. Follea on 26 March 2025. Recognised as a global leader in REDD+ implementation, Cambo...
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Star Engineers The World’s Most Complex Machine, ITER’s Fusion Reactor, is Pushing 4D Visualization to the Next Level
- 29 March 2025
By Sean O'Neill Clarity is invaluable for a project as staggeringly complex as the international fusion experiment. The project, also known as the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER), is being built in France and is one of the most ambitious scientific collaborations in history—in the same league as the and the International Space Station. Dubbed the “reverse Tower of Ba...
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EU Partners with Cambodia to Enhance Energy Efficiency with €6 Million Grant
- 28 March 2025
In an important stride towards sustainable industrial development, the European Union has announced a €6 million grant to boost energy efficiency within Cambodia’s industrial sector. This initiative was revealed during a productive meeting between HE Hem Vandy, Cambodia’s Minister of Industry, Science, Technology, and Innovation, and an EU delegation in Phnom Penh. The discussions concerned pot...
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