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ខ្មែរ Energy and Environment
Korean Firm Donates 8,000 Electric Motorbikes to Cambodian Government to Combat Emissions
- 11 February 2025
In a significant move to address climate change, South Korean company VeryWords has pledged to donate 8,000 electric motorbikes to Cambodian government officials. This initiative aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Cambodia and promote the use of environmentally friendly transportation. The announcement was made during a signing ceremony of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) held on 7 F...
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Cambodia’s Electricity Capacity Set to Expand Significantly by 2024
- 7 February 2025
By 2024, Cambodia is poised to enhance its electricity generation capacity to an impressive 5,044 megawatts, alongside a substantial extension of transmission lines to 3,890 kilometers. During the closing ceremony of the Electricity Authority’s conference on 3 February 2025, HE Keo Rattanak, Minister of Mines and Energy, confirmed that these targets had been met. The country’s electricity gener...
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GeoStudio, the Future of Limit Equilibrium Analysis
- 28 January 2025
By Louis Henry Prates Integrated geotechnical workflow Seequent’s vision is to provide a suite of underground solutions that seamlessly integrate into every stage of infrastructure development. Starting with field data collection and management with OpenGround, moving on to subsurface characterization and geological modeling with LeapFrog Works, and culminating in advanced Geotechnical Analy...
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Chinese Company Pledges to Complete Mondulkiri Wind Power Station by 2026
- 23 January 2025
In a significant commitment to renewable energy in Cambodia, HK OASIS Power Energy Development Co., Ltd. has vowed to complete the construction of a 150-megawatt wind power station in Mondulkiri province by 2026. This pledge was made by Mr Wang Junwei, the company’s representative, during a meeting with HE Chea Vuthy, Secretary General of the Cambodian Investment Committee, on 17 January 2025. ...
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Cambodia and Germany Forge Alliance for Enhanced Waste Management
- 22 January 2025
In a significant step towards improving urban aesthetics and environmental sustainability, Cambodia and Germany have joined forces to strengthen the nation’s waste management strategy. The Ministry of Environment and the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) have embarked on a collaborative project titled "Green Initiative for Chakra Economy for Sustainable Waste and Solid Waste Manage...
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Emerging Green Journey: Cambodia’s Electric Vehicle Boom in 2024
- 17 January 2025
In 2024, Cambodia experienced a remarkable increase in electric vehicle registrations, reaching a total of 2,253—a staggering 620% rise compared to 2023. This was confirmed by HE Phorn Rim, the spokesman for the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, on 15 January 2025. This substantial growth indicates a positive shift towards green transportation in Cambodia. HE Phorn Rim stated, "In 2024 al...
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Chinese Firm Eyes Cambodian Waste-to-Energy Potential
- 14 January 2025
Thien Y Environmental Energy Joint Stock Company, a leading Chinese recycling firm, announced its intention to invest in a waste-to-energy plant in a move set to transform waste management in Cambodia. This initiative aims to convert the kingdom's abundant waste into electricity, creating a sustainable energy source while addressing the pressing issue of waste disposal. The ambitious proposal w...
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COP29 Dispatch: How Digital Twins Can Fortify Infrastructure Against Fierce Storms
- 12 January 2025
By Chris Noon The United Nations calls climate change primarily a water crisis, bringing too much or too little water to the wrong places at the wrong time. Spain’s Valencia province is the latest example. Weeks after deadly flooding swept away bridges and buildings, tens of thousands of volunteers are still digging out their towns and shoveling tons of brown sludge from their streets. This ...
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Evercore Focuses on Clean Energy Investment in Cambodia
- 10 January 2025
The Global investment banking firm Evercore is interested in investing in Cambodia's clean energy sector. During a meeting on 8 January 2025 between Prime Minister Hun Manet and Evercore Asia President Keith Magnus, the firm also expressed interest in the country's emerging sectors, including energy, health, and tourism. Magnus emphasized Evercore's operations and its intention to promote coope...
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Vietnam Leads Southeast Asia’s Energy Transition with New USD 15.5 Billion Commitment from EU & US
- 5 January 2025
Vietnam is emerging as a leading hub for renewable energy in Southeast Asia, driven by a USD 15.5 billion pledge from international partners, including the UK, US, and EU, under the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) agreement. This commitment aims to fund renewable energy projects, reduce the nation’s reliance on coal, and support its ambitious goal to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, a...
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