New directive on controlling mining
The government has issued a prakas (directive) on controlling and managing the use of construction mining resources and the revenue for any government infrastructure projects. The joint prakas by the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) and the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) on “controlling and collecting royalty revenue from the resources”, dated June 23, […]
Australia keen on investing in renewable energy in Cambodia
Australia is interested in investing in renewable energy in Cambodia such as hydropower and solar power. The interest was highlighted here yesterday by newly appointed Australian Ambassador to Cambodia, Pablo Chiho Kang, during a meeting with Oknha Kith Meng, president of the Cambodia Chamber of Commerce.
Completion of heavy fuel oil power plant in Kandal will ease power shortages
The construction of two $380 million 400-MW power plants, fueled by heavy fuel oil in Kandal province’s Lvea Em district was 90 percent complete, senior official said. The facility construction is almost done despite COVID-19 pandemic which has put limit on border crossings, Victor Jona, Director General of Energy at the Ministry of Mines and Energy, […]
Human rights issues alleged in renewable energy sector report
The first human rights benchmark of renewable energy companies reveals serious weaknesses in industry efforts to protect workers and communities, creating risks in a sector vital to countering the climate crisis, according to the Business and Human Rights Resource Centre (BHRRC).
All clear for construction of 700MW coal plant
A 700 MW coal-fired power plant in Preah Sihanouk province is set to begin construction soon, as authorities announce they have completed an environmental and social impact review. The $1.3 billion project is developed by Cambodia International Investment Development Group Co Ltd (CIIDG), in coordination with partner Huadian Sihanoukville Power Generation Co Ltd.
More hydropower proposed as energy demand fluctuates
A new 150 megawatt (mW) hydropower project has been proposed in Koh Kong province while Cambodia continues to grapple with fluctuating energy demands with a 20 percent decrease expected this year because of COVID-19 factory suspensions.
Cambodia’s electricity demand down 20 pct this year
Hanoi (VNA) – The Electricity Authority of Cambodia (EAC) has said Cambodia will not face the shortage of electricity during this dry season due to falling demand caused by COVID-19. The Phnom Penh Post quoted CEO of the EAC Teng Sokomal as saying that there is no significant increase in electricity demand this year as the pandemic had caused […]
Clean energy development presents challenges
With its aim to expand solar energy investment by 12 percent by the end of this year and increase it up to 20 percent over the next three years, Cambodia has been facing challenges of transiting to clean energy development, according to a case study report by Climate Investment Funds (CIF) and the Asian Development […]
