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ខ្មែរ Energy and Environment
Cambodia Approves USD 5.79 Billion Investment in 23 Renewable Energy Projects
- 7 October 2024
In a landmark move to revolutionize its energy landscape, the Cambodian government, under the leadership of PM Hun Manet, has approved 23 power projects with a total investment of nearly USD 5.79 billion. The projects, spanning 2024 to 2029, aim to significantly boost the nation’s renewable energy capacity, marking a bold shift towards clean and sustainable power solutions, as revealed by the C...
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Chinese Major Firm, CGN, Eyes Investment in Cambodia’s RE as Part of Its Global Expansion in 16 Countries
- 5 October 2024
China’s CGN Energy International Holdings Co., Limited. (CGNEI) has expressed keen interest in investing in Cambodia’s renewable energy sector as part of its ambitious global operations spanning 16 countries. The company currently manages 49 green energy projects worldwide and seeks to expand its presence in Southeast Asia, including Cambodia. During a meeting held on 25 September 2024, HE Dr S...
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Siem Reap Becomes Cambodia’s 10th Open Defecation-Free Province, Leading the Way for a Cleaner Future
- 4 October 2024
Siem Reap has officially become Cambodia’s 10th province to achieve open defecation-free (ODF) status, a milestone announced on 26 September 2024. This accomplishment is part of a national effort to eradicate open defecation across the country, following in the footsteps of Svay Rieng, Prey Veng, Kandal, Kampong Speu, Kampong Chhnang, Kep, Sihanoukville, Kampong Cham, and Ratanakiri. The announ...
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By 2040 Most of ASEAN’s Coal Power Plants Will Be Aged 28 Years, Ready to be Profitably Phased Out for Renewable Transition
- 2 October 2024
Southeast Asia’s coal power plants could be profitably retired by 2040, aligning with global climate goals, as per a recent analysis by Global Energy Monitor (GEM). The study indicates that the region’s coal plants will average 28 years of age by 2040, approaching the global retirement benchmark of 36 years, which challenges the prevailing assumption that the fleet is too young to phase out, accor...
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Noida’s Upcoming Jewel: Jewar Airport Sets Sights on Becoming India’s Green Beacon
- 29 September 2024
How 3D Digital Models Enable Sustainable Water Management for India's First Net-zero Airport In Uttar Pradesh, an ambitious endeavor is taking shape that aims to redefine the future of air travel in India. The Noida International Airport, more popularly known as Jewar Airport, is on track to set a new benchmark as the nation's largest airport and its very first to achieve net-zero emissions. Th...
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Japan Grants USD 54m Loan for Power Transmission Expansion in Phnom Penh
- 24 September 2024
Japan has extended a concessional loan exceeding USD 54 million to support the second phase of Phnom Penh's power transmission and distribution system expansion. The loan marks the third funding package to enhance the city’s electricity infrastructure, with plans to build substations and transmission lines connecting to the Chbar Ampov district. The agreement was officially signed by HE Ros Sil...
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Cambodia Leads the World in Elderly Rubber Trees with 440K Hectares of Plantations
- 19 September 2024
Cambodia now boasts the world's largest number of elderly rubber trees, with 448 mature trees thriving across 14 hectares of the country’s total 440,000 hectares of rubber plantations. This was disclosed by Khun Kakada, Deputy Director General of the General Department of Rubber at the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries, on 16 September 2024. The oldest rubber plantation in the co...
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Japan Eyes Major Investment in Battambang, With Advanced Technology Capable of Converting 1 Ton of Waste to 700 Litres of Oil
- 18 September 2024
Sougo Tatemono Service Inc. from Japan has expressed a strong interest in transforming Battambang province's plastic waste into fuel oil, showcasing a breakthrough technology that converts 1 ton of pure plastic into 600 to 700 litres of oil. The company's representatives introduced this technology in a meeting with Battambang's Governor, HE Sok Loo, and the Embassy of Japan in Cambodia in Battamba...
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Cambodia & Laos Unite to Tackle Mekong River Plastic Pollution
- 17 September 2024
Cambodia and Laos have formalized their joint efforts to address plastic pollution in the Mekong River, signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during the 6th GMS Environment Ministers' Meeting (EMM-6), held from 10 to 13 September 2024 in Phnom Penh. The agreement signifies a shared commitment to reducing plastic waste and protecting the Mekong’s ecosystems, aligning with Cambodia’s broade...
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Cambodian Gov’t Breaks Ground on 3-Hectare Nursery in Tbong Khmum, Aiming to Plant 1 Million Trees Annually
- 9 September 2024
The Ministry of Environment has launched the construction of a 3-hectare regional nursery in Tbong Khmum province, to produce over 1 million trees annually. Situated in Village 44, Preah Theat commune, Orang Ov district, the nursery will be powered by a solar irrigation system, supported by partnerships with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and Coca-Cola Cambodia. This project c...
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