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US Air Force Wants to Beam Solar Power from Space to Earth
The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) is developing a project called SSPIDR ("Space Solar Power Incremental Demonstrations and Research") aiming to harvest solar energy in space and beam it down for usage on earth. According to a video released by AFRL last month, ground-based solar, while seemingly an attractive solution, is limited by area, the size of collectors required, and climate. ...
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Giant Timber Firm to Plant 10m Trees on 8,500 ha in Cambodia
Think Biotech, one of the largest timber companies in Cambodia, has revealed their plan to plant 10 million commercial trees on a total area of over 8,500 hectares within this year, according to a Ministry of Environment press release issued on 25 May. Think Biotech (Cambodia) Co Ltd director Lu Chu Chang said that the 10 million seedlings will be planted from May to August of 2021. Meanwhile, ...
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Phnom Penh Airport Accelerates Green Operations, Commissions Environmentally-Friendly Equipment
New systems supplying power and air conditioning to aircraft on ground replace fossil fuelled equipment and cut further CO2 emissions and noise pollution. Following its strong stance to sustainable operations, Phnom Penh international airport – a member of the VINCI Airports network – has installed Fixed Electrical Ground Power (FEGP) units and Pre-Conditioned Air (PCA) units to cater to aircra...
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Ministry Earns US$21 Million in Royalty Revenue from Mining Sector
The royalty revenue, or non-tax revenue, from the mining sector totalled US$21 million for 2020, inching up 5% compared to 2019, according to the Ministry of Mines and Energy. Director-General of Mines at Ministry of Mines and Energy HE Yos Monirath said on 24 May that the royalty revenues were from the registered licenses of mines including stones, sand, gravel, and excavated soil. Although...
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One High-Voltage Transmission Line & Two Substations Go Online in Mondulkiri
A high voltage transmission line connecting Kratie and Mondulkiri provinces and two substations in Mondulkiri province have officially begun operation, according to Electricite du Cambodge (EDC) Director-General Keo Rattanak. HE Keo Rattanak told Fresh News that the transmission line is a 230 kV line with a length of 133 km. Meanwhile, the two substations include a 33MVA Okvav substation loc...
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First 300,000 Barrels of Crude Oil Produced in Cambodia Ready to Export this Month
KrisEnergy will make the shipment of the first 300,000 barrels of crude oil produced from the Apsara well offshore Cambodia to international markets within this month, according to the Director-General of Petroleum at the Ministry of Mines and Energy HE Cheap Sour. According to the DG, the total volume of the first shipment might vary from between 275,000 barrels to 300,000 barrels. “At this...
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Energy Ministry, KrisEnergy Cooperate in Seeking Market for Apsara Crude Oil
The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) and Singapore-based KrisEnergy have been working together to find markets to sell the crude oil produced from the Apsara oil field, according to MME Secretary of State Meng Satheara. HE Meng Sathera made the announcement in response to criticism over the lower-than-planned crude oil production. “The ministry is well aware of this, and so far, all govern...
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Koh Kong Authorities Greenlight Another Sand Mining Business in Kiri Sakor District
The Koh Kong provincial administration has granted a permit to KNPG Investment Co., Ltd to operate a sand mining business in Preaek Khsach commune in Kiri Sakor district. However, the firm must follow a set of guidelines, according to an official meeting on 13 May. The meeting mainly discussed the social and environmental impact of the project. After the discussion, the team decided that the pr...
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Australian firm mulls building ‘solar trees marketplace’ in Shanghai
Australian firm Koichi Takada Architects has designed a “solar trees marketplace” in Minhang district, 20km southwest of Shanghai, reported GCR. The project has a total area of 3,450 sqm, comprising of 32 towers. All towers are designed based on a set of organically curved podiums that will allow stalls to be located on three levels. Each tree tower will be built with timber branches and lea...
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ADF Helps Cambodia Develop a Long-Term Energy Trajectory-Modelling Tool
Agence Française de Développement (AFD) has provided €300,000 to help Cambodia develop a long-term energy trajectory-modelling tool, according to a press release early this month. The fund is provided through a program entitled “Energy Sector Modelling Tool for the Ministry of Economy and Finance of the Royal Government of Cambodia”, with the aim to support long-term low carbon development plan...
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