Cambodia jumps 12 spots in global energy sustainability survey
Cambodia’s ranking in the latest global energy sustainability survey has improved dramatically, indicating that the Kingdom’s efforts to solve its energy woes and providing an adequate power supply are making headway. For in depth analysis of Cambodian Business, visit Capital Cambodia . This also means that Cambodia, which suffered a crippling power problem a few months […]
Will climate change spell the end of coal and hydropower in the Mekong?
This year has been rough for the 70 million people who call the Mekong River basin home: a severe drought rocked the region for months before yielding to deadly flooding. The Mekong slowed to its lowest level in recorded history, knocking the world’s largest freshwater fishery—Cambodia’s Tonle Sap Lake—out of balance. The drought hurt the region’s fishing and farming […]
Reed Smith supports 2,400 MW energy deal with Laos
The critical 2,400 MW energy deal signed earlier this month by Electricité du Cambodge (EDC) and two independent power providers in Laos was made possible through facilitation by international law firm Reed Smith. For in depth analysis of Cambodian Business, visit Capital Cambodia . The recent signing of landmark agreements between EDC and two power providers […]
S’pore firm announces plans for local solar sector
Singapore-based Indochina Energy Partners is focusing on rooftop solar installations in three Southeast Asian nations, including Cambodia. For in depth analysis of Cambodian Business, visit Capital Cambodia . According to a report by ScanAsia released Monday, IEP is working on rooftop photovoltaic panel installations in Vietnam, Myanmar and Cambodia. Thomas Jakobsen, IEP managing director, said the […]
Cambodia and Laos to sign 2,400-megawatt power deal today
Cambodia and Laos will sign an agreement today under which the Kingdom will purchase 2,400 megawatts from its neighbour, with the first transfer scheduled for 2024. For in depth analysis of Cambodian Business, visit Capital Cambodia . The power deal, which will be valid for 30 years, was approved yesterday by the Council of Ministers. Tomorrow’s […]
Govt eyes Khmer power plans
Thailand will on Thursday discuss with Cambodia the issue involving the energy-rich overlapping marine territory claimed by both countries on the sidelines of the ongoing meeting of Asean energy ministers, Energy Minister Sontirat Sontijirawong says. The Energy Ministry will be in talks with Cambodia over the matter to find ways to cooperate for mutual benefit, […]
Chinese company asked to re-conduct Koh Kong hydropower study
The government has asked a Chinese firm interested in building two hydropower plants in Koh Kong province to re-conduct the feasibility study for the projects. For in depth analysis of Cambodian Business, visit Capital Cambodia . China Huadian Lower Stung Russei Chrum Hydroelectric Project (Cambodia) wants to build 100-megawatt and 70-MW dams in the southern province’s […]
Coal plant deemed too polluting for China heads to Cambodia
In the seaside hills of Ou Treh, Cambodia, Peng Mom led the way to her house along a train track – the only access to her village, which is surrounded by a thicket of palms and vines. Inside, soot coated her cooking pots and furniture. Holding up a kitchen chair, the mother of four explained […]
