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ខ្មែរ Energy and Environment
Construction of 60mW Solar Power Station in Kampong Chhnang to Begin Next Year
- 29 July 2021
Construction of a 60-mW solar power plant in Kampong Chhnang province will begin early next year, according to the Ministry of Mines and Energy. The project received a concession loan from the Asian Development Bank under the Cambodia National Solar Park project. It is the first phase of the Cambodia National Solar Park project, with the second phase of a 40-mW project in the bidding stage. ...
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Kingdom’s First Wind Power Project Stuck in Tariff Negotiations
- 29 July 2021
Cambodia’s first wind power investment project in Bokor tariff negotiation process is experiencing delays with Electricite du Cambodge (EDC) since mid-2020 as the government seeking lower cost. HE Victor Jona, Director General of Energy of the Ministry of Mines and Energy, said that the wind power study project has been completed, but the construction has yet to begin as the firm has not reache...
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Laws on Payment Guarantee for Four Large-Scale Energy Projects Promulgated
- 29 July 2021
His Majesty the King of Cambodia has signed and officially promulgated four new laws securing that the government will make payments as agreed to three private firms for investing in four large-scale energy-related projects. The first and second laws are made for SchneiTec Co Ltd for developing a 500 kV transmission line from Battambang to the Cambodian-Thai border, and a 500 kV transmission li...
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Construction of 700-megawatt Coal-Fired Power Plant in Koh Kong 10% Complete
- 29 July 2021
Construction on the US$1.1-billion 700-megawatt coal-fired power plant in Koh Kong province has been approximately 10%, completed according to a senior official at the Ministry of Mines and Energy. HE Victor Jona, Director General of Energy of the Ministry of Mines and Energy, said on Wednesday 28 July that the construction project has seemly been behind the schedule, so the company still has a...
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China Plans to Build World’s First Waterless Nuclear Reactor
- 28 July 2021
Chinese researchers have unveiled the world’s first thorium-fuelled commercial reactor that will not require water for cooling. This demonstrates a big breakthrough in the Chinese power sector, which today is dependent on coal-fired power plants. Named the Thorium Molten Salt Reactor, the project was begun in 2011. To date, researchers are in the stage of building a 2MW prototype, which is set ...
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Boeng Prek Lapov in Takeo Province to be Listed as Ramsar Site
- 20 July 2021
The Ministry of Environment has prepared to list the wetlands of Prek Lapov Lake in Takeo province as a Ramsar site due to its natural benefits to both rare species of animals and local people. HE Neth Pheaktra, Secretary of State and spokesperson at the Ministry of Environment, said on 17 July that listing a wetland area as a Ramsar site requires a study and collection of the biodiversity and ...
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ADB-funded US$12-million Pursat Infrastructure Development Project Over 64% Complete
- 19 July 2021
The Asian Development Bank (ADB)-funded US$12.9-million sewage system and solid waste landfill development projects in Pursat province are on average over 64% complete and set for final completion soon, according to relevant officials last week. Being built by Kiri Dang Rek Company, the overall sewage system development is over 62% complete as of July. Thus far, the firm has already built appro...
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Industry Ministry Selects 50 Factories to Implement New Carbon Emission Reduction Technologies
- 7 July 2021
The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation (MISTI) has selected 50 factories in Phnom Penh, Sihanoukville and Battambang as the samples to implement new carbon emission reduction technologies, known as TEST. Initiated in 2018, Transfer of Environmentally Sound Technologies, or TEST, will be implemented until 2021, but due to the COVID-19 impact, it will continue until 2022. ...
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Cambodia to Launch ‘Green Industry Awards’ Competition to Encourage Sustainable Business Activities
- 7 July 2021
The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation (MISTIC) will establish the "Cambodia Green Industry Awards" to encourage all companies, factories and enterprises in Cambodia to embrace more sustainable production and business activities. According to ministry’s announcement on 5 July, the program aims to recognise and reward companies and factories for their usage of technologies ...
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CNGC to Build Large-Scale LNG Terminal and Network in Phnom Penh
- 7 July 2021
Cambodia’s only natural gas operator Cambodia Natural Gas Corporation (CNGC) has unveiled its plan to invest in building a liquefied natural gas terminal with an inclusive network system in Phnom Penh, citing that LNG will be imported from abroad. CNGC’s plan includes 27 urban LNG multi-function stations, a fleet of LNG trucks, and 2,825 kilometres of inter-provincial high-pressure pipelines. M...
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