Cambodia needs a smart plan
While Cambodia might be pulling out all the stops to develop its smart cities, the lack of an integrated master plan is hampering these efforts. The ASEAN Smart Cities Framework defines a smart city as one that harnesses technological, digital solutions and innovative, non-technological means to address urban challenges – continuously improving people’s lives and […]
Kingdom to get 25% local oil
Companies processing petroleum from Cambodia’s oilfields are required to provide a maximum of 25 per cent to meet local needs, according to a law that has been signed off by King Norodom Sihamoni on July 12. It was passed by the Senate in late June. However, petroleum exports can be banned in the event of […]
Gov’t raises electricity power supply to 2,864MW in first half
In efforts to curb electricity shortages during the dry season, the government increased electricity power supply by 315MW to 2,864MW in the first half of this year, data from the Ministry of Mines and Energy said. During a meeting on Tuesday to review results achieved by the ministry in the first half of this year […]
Cambodia buys power generator from Finland
Cambodia has officially signed an agreement to buy a power generator from Finland, according to Prime Minister Hun Sen’s official Facebook page. The Cambodian government approved the purchase of the 200MW power generator from Finland for $175 million, with it set to further bolster Phnom Penh’s power supply. Cambodia last month also agreed in principle […]
Four solar projects approved
The Council of Ministers on Friday approved four solar projects that will produce a combined 140 megawatts. For in depth analysis of Cambodian Business, visit Capital Cambodia . The body convened last week to review a raft of new laws and investment proposals, which included the four solar projects. In a statement issued after the meeting, […]
Senators approve 2019-2023 development plan, power projects
Senators yesterday unanimously agreed to pass the National Strategic Development Plan of 2019-2023 worth $57.7 billion in capital. In order for the budget plan to be finalised, it will need to be reviewed by the Constitutional Council and approved by the King. The vote was held during yesterday’s plenary session when senators also unanimously approved […]
Solar energy to be prioritised to ease power cuts
Electricite du Cambodge (EDC), the national electric utility, is aiming for a considerable increase in the amount of renewable energy produced in the country within the next few years, a senior official said Friday. For in depth analysis of Cambodian Business, visit Capital Cambodia . Cambodia mostly generates energy from coal-fired power plants and hydropower dams. […]
Parliament approves power projects
The National Assembly yesterday unanimously approved plans by SPHP (Cambodia) to invest in a new hydroelectric dam in Pursat province, as well as plans by Schnei Tech to build solar farms in Pursat and Kampong Chhnang province. Since power cuts began in March across the country, the government has approved several energy investments – a […]
