Energy and Environment
60-megawatt Solar Station in Battambang Province Starts Generating Power
A 60-megawatt solar power plant in Battambang province has begun generating power and linked to the grid, according to a senior official from the Ministry of Mines and Energy. Located in Anlong Run commune of Tmarkoul district, the power plant is worth US$50-million invested in by Risen Energy Co Ltd, and is one among other […]
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Angkor Resources Identifies Multiple Quartz Veins & Gold Grains in Cambodia
Canada-based Angkor Resources Corp has revealed that its gold exploration program in Cambodia is demonstrating more positive results with multiple quartz veins and gold grains identified, a step forward to commercial gold mining in Cambodia. According to the firm’s statement on 23 March, the result was shown after the company completed 80 test pits and […]
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Gov’t Returns Over 470 Hectares of Illegally-owned Land in Mondulkiri to Two Private Firms
The government has seized over 472.8 hectares of illegally-occupied land in Purang village, Orang district, Mondulkiri province, and returned it to the original owners, Ujisan LS Group Co., Ltd. and Hu Ling Co., Ltd. The decision came after the final site inspection by the Mondulkiri Provincial Administration and relevant officers on 22 March. Deputy Governor […]
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Researchers Unveil New Monitoring Platform to Mitigate Dam and Climate Impacts on Mekong River
Researchers have recently developed a new platform that uses data from satellite, remote sensing, and geographic information system (GIS) to monitor Mekong River water levels, with the hope to mitigate droughts and other related issues caused by excessive dam constructions and climate change. According to The Third Pole’s report last week, the new online system […]
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Singaporean Firm Partners with WorldBridge Group to Set Up Central LPG Station in Cambodia
Singaporean firm Gas Union Gas Holdings has partnered with Cambodia Worldbridge Industrial Development (WBID) to form a joint venture to set up a central liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) source in Cambodia. The signing ceremony took place on 10 March. Meanwhile, official business activities and supply operations are scheduled to begin at the end of 2021. […]
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Gov’t to Seize Back Over 260 Hectares of Illegally Owned Forest Land in Kampong Speu Province
The Kampong Speu provincial administration has officially decided to seize back over 260 hectares of illegally owned forest land in Aoral District as a state asset, according to the Kampong Speu Governor Vei Samnang. Governor Samnang said yesterday that the total area of land to seize back is 266 hectares and 9 plots. Those plots […]
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39MW Solar Power Plant in Banteay Meanchey Connected to National Grid
A 39-megawatt solar power plant in Banteay Meanchey province was recently connected to the national grid, according to PR Newswire on 10 March. The project was constructed by Chinese company Shanxi Electric Power Engineering, with JR Solar as the supplier of all solar modules. According to the same source, the plant is the largest renewable […]
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CDC Approves Two Investment Projects Worth Nearly US$12 Million
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has officially approved private firms to invest in building two factories worth nearly US$11,8 million in Kampong Speu and Koh Kong provinces. The first investment permit has been granted to Ocean Apparel Manufacturing Co., Ltd, with the firm investing US$4 million to build a garment factory in […]
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New Aquaculture, Eco-Tourism Project Set for Prey Chhor, Kampong Cham
Private firm Pharath Rattanak has recently received a permit to invest in building a new aquaculture and eco-tourism project on over 7 hectares of land in Chok Boeung Thom in Prey Chhor district, Kampong Cham province, according to Kampong Cham Governor HE Un Chanda on 25 February. This large-scale project is divided into four parts, […]
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Spain Mulls Building World’s Largest Floating Wind Farm
Spanish utility Iberdrola is considering investing over US$1.2 billion in a 300MW floating windfarm northwest of Spain and is currently seeking funds from the EU’s Next Generation programme, reported GCR. The scheme is expected to begin this year and become operational by 2026. If approved, it would be the largest floating wind farm built so […]
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