Energy

Based on the recommendations of the Ministry of Environment, the Cambodian government has announced that it will implement EURO 5 fuel standards to help improve air quality and reduce climate change. ...

Cambodia is leaping its track in transition to clean energy, with solar farms set to double their electricity this year to the national grid. ...

Electricity supply coverage across Cambodia has steadily expanded, especially over the past 15 years. By the end of 2024, more than 14,000 of the Kingdom’s 14,153 villages had access to the national grid. ...

The Cambodian government plans to introduce a new policy which will prohibit the import of energy-inefficient items, as part of efforts to promote energy conservation. ...

The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) has accelerated its efforts to achieve the target of 70 percent of power generated from renewable energy (RE) sources in the total power mix by 2030. ...

A new renewable energy certificate (REC) system will soon be introduced to encourage the growth of renewable energy and support manufacturing factories through boosting competitiveness and enhancing market access of Cambodia’s manufacturing sector in the global market. ...

A senior official of the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) highlighted that the government of Cambodia is taking huge strides to meet the ambitious goal of achieving 70% of renewable electricity by 2030 and net zero by 2050 a reality. ...

To fast-track its initiatives for the clean energy transition with a higher share from renewable sources, the Ministry of Mines and Energy recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with EnergyLab Cambodia. ...

Cambodia’s energy infrastructure has witnessed remarkable growth, with the country’s power generation capacity surging from 150 megawatts in 1998 to an impressive 4,814 megawatts – a 32-fold increase this year. ...

The government is actively working to expand its power generation and transmission capabilities to meet the country’s growing energy demands, said Keo Rottanak, Minister of Mines and Energy. ...

The government is focusing on boosting clean and renewable energy through a group of power projects approved for the 2024-2029 period in line with the government’s sustainable development goals. ...

Wind power is set to be connected to Cambodia’s national grid by 2026, adding a new clean energy source to diversify and strengthen the country’s energy supply, supporting the government’s goal of making electricity more affordable and sustainable, according to the Ministry of Mines and ...

The Cambodian Council of Ministers have approved 23 new investment projects in the power sector for the period 2024-2029, aimed at addressing the country’s ongoing power shortages. The approval was granted during a weekly cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Hun Manet on Friday, September ...

As a core partner for Cambodia’s clean energy transition, Australia is promoting a green and secure energy future in Cambodia through evidence-based planning and policy-making, sharing lessons learned, and piloting energy projects. ...

Cambodia is experiencing a significant surge in the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), with a total of 3,676 units of registered electric cars, electric scooters, and three-wheeler electric vehicles as of August, up from 2,968 units as of June this year. ...

Japan has agreed to provide another loan of JPY 7.98 billion (approximately $55 million) to implement a project to improve and modernise the power grid in Phnom Penh.​ ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet directed Minister of Water Resources and Meteorology Thor Chetha to prioritise the recruitment of local residents for construction work on the Kampong Kor and Stung Slap dams in Kampong Thom province. ...

Vietnam will increase its electricity supply to Cambodia to 400 megawatts or more to boost the Kingdom’s economy and to help prevent blackouts or power shortages from occurring. ...

The Cambodian government aims to increase the number of electric vehicles (EVs) in its inventory to 30,000 by 2030 according to the National Policy on the Development of EVs 2024-2030, which was released on Thursday. ...

The Japanese government has agreed to provide eight billion yen (about $50 million) in financing the Phnom Penh City Electricity Transmission and Distribution System Expansion Project. ...

The Japanese government has agreed to provide eight billion yen (about $50 million) in financing the Phnom Penh City Electricity Transmission and Distribution System Expansion Project. ...

Cambodia is accelerating its transition to renewable energy to meet the growing energy demand and combat climate change, making clean energy a good investment option as well. ...

Cambodia’s imports of petroleum and diesel were up 23 percent to $1.06 billion in the first five months this year, according to a report from the General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE). ...

Cambodian businesses face more basic infrastructure problems like electricity outages than their ASEAN peers, according to a recent World Bank report. ...