Energy and Environment
Global Natural Gas Boom: US$194bn Investment Fuels 70,000 km Pipeline Expansion
Amidst a surging demand for cleaner energy sources, a colossal global investment of US$194 billion is propelling the construction of natural gas pipelines, spanning an impressive 70,000 kilometres. The collective length of pipelines under construction globally has witnessed an impressive 18% surge by the close of 2023 compared to the previous year. This monumental undertaking, […]
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Cambodia Affirms Commitment to Air Quality Amidst Regional Collaboration
The Cambodian Ministry of Environment declared its readiness to collaborate with friendly nations and international organizations to exchange insights on preventing and mitigating air pollution. The ministry emphasized its dedication to the well-being of the people, both regionally and globally, according to the MoE’s press release issued on February 3, 2024. Contrary to concerns raised […]
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Kampong Cham Initiates State-of-the-Art Landfill Construction Project
The Kampong Cham Provincial Administration has officially commenced the construction of a cutting-edge landfill facility in the Kampong Siem district, marking a significant step towards modern waste management practices. The groundbreaking ceremony was announced through the official Facebook page of the provincial administration on 5 February 2024. Situated in Koh Roka village, Koh Roka commune, […]
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TOTAL Energy Partners with MoE to Spearhead Green Investment Initiatives in Cambodia
In a strategic alliance aimed at advancing environmental sustainability, TOTAL Energy has joined forces with the Ministry of Environment (MOE) to pioneer green investment initiatives, focusing on tree planting, green space expansion, and carbon-neutral practices. The collaborative effort was underscored during a productive meeting between HE Eang Sophalleth, Minister of Environment, and Mrs. Dinah Kumar, […]
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ADB Affirms Support for Second Doppler Radar Station at Takhmao New Airport
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has reiterated its commitment to finance the installation of the second Techo Sen Doppler Radar station. The designated location for this advanced meteorological infrastructure is Techo Takhmao International Airport in Kandal Stung district, Kandal province. This affirmation was revealed in a recent meeting between HE Tho Chetha, Minister of Water […]
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Mizuda Sanitation Unveils Ambitious Plan to Transform Phnom Penh’s Waste into Electricity
Mizuda Sanitation (Cambodia) Co., Ltd., a key waste collection operator in Phnom Penh for the past three years, is gearing up to venture into electricity generation from waste. The revelation came during a meeting between Mr Shan Jianming, President of Mizuda Group, and Samdach Hun Manet, Prime Minister, on 29 January 2024. Mr Shan Jianming […]
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Tbong Khmum Governor Courts Malaysian Giant for High-Stakes Renewable Energy Venture
HE Cheam Chansophorn, Governor of Tbong Khmum Province, spearheaded discussions with prominent Malaysian renewable energy powerhouse, Sunview Group Berhad, represented by its subsidiary Fabulous Sunview Sdn on 15 January 2024. The agenda focused on enticing the Malaysian giant to channel investments into transformative projects centred around renewable energy and poverty reduction within Tbong Khmum province. […]
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Green Horizon 2050: Cambodia’s Ambitious Forest Cover Pledge and International Nursery Initiative
The Ministry of Environment, under the leadership of HE Eang Sophalleth, has unveiled plans to elevate the nation’s forest cover to an impressive 60% by the year 2050. The ambitious strategy includes the establishment of international-scale nursery stations across four provinces, as announced during a meeting with ministry leaders and civil servants on 22 January […]
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Cambodia & France Forge €215 Million Partnership for Energy Revolution
Cambodia and France have inked three pivotal Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) to propel the development of renewable energy, marking a significant stride towards advancing Cambodia’s energy landscape. The Ministry of Mines and Energy unveiled this transformative initiative through a press release on 19 January 2024. The trio of MoUs, orchestrated between the Ministry of Mines […]
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Blue Circle Eyes Potential 100MW of Wind Power Generation in Cambodia with Plans for Future Expansion
Blue Circle, a global leader in wind power generation, is eyeing significant opportunities for wind energy investment in Cambodia. During a courtesy meeting with Samdech Hun Manet, Prime Minister of Cambodia, in Paris on 15 January, France, Olivier Duguet, President and CEO of Blue Circle, expressed optimism about the country’s potential for sustainable wind power […]
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