Cambodia’s Green Energy Revolution: Groundbreaking of $1 Billion Pumped-Storage Power Plant

Historic 1,000-megawatt Upper Tatay project in Koh Kong to serve as a massive green power bank for national energy security Koh Kong, April 10, 2026 — Cambodia reached a monumental milestone in its transition toward a sustainable energy future with the official groundbreaking of the Upper Tatay Pumped Storage Hydropower Project. Presided over by His Excellency Keo Rottanak, Minister of Mines and ...

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Cambodia’s Strategic Dong Kambit Reservoir Project Reaches 90% Completion Milestone in Kampong Thom

The construction of the Dong Kambit Reservoir, a cornerstone water management project in Kampong Thom province, has officially achieved approximately 90% completion. This progress was detailed following a comprehensive site inspection on March 27, 2026, led by His Excellency Chuon Bithol, Undersecretary of State at the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology and Director of the Dong Kambit Res...

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Cambodia and South Korea Explore Small-Scale Hydropower Potential at Dauntri and Reaksa Reservoirs

Joint feasibility study focuses on integrating renewable energy and solar power to secure sustainable water and electricity supplies for local communities The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology has partnered with the Korea Water Resources Corporation, known as K-water, to conduct a comprehensive feasibility study on the installation of small-scale hydropower facilities at the Dauntri a...

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Cambodian Parliament Approves Landmark Law for 24 Electricity Investment Projects

In a significant move to bolster the nation’s energy infrastructure, the Cambodian Parliament has officially approved a draft law facilitating payment guarantees to 24 electricity investment companies. This landmark decision was made during the fourth session of the seventh National Assembly held on 22 May 2025. The new law comes in response to the surging demand for electricity, projected to r...

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Dam Safety in an Earthquake

Bentley Expert An earthquake can cause a dam to crack or dislocate, or even cause its component blocks to detach. The damage can result in uncontrolled water release or a catastrophic flood. Numerical methods such as finite element analysis play an important role in assessing the possible seismic damage to dams. In this blog post, we show how ADINA was used by a team of engineers in Switzerland...

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