To Phnom Penh Relief, Dam Starts Operating
The Kirirom III Hydropower Station in Kompong Speu province started operating last month, providing 18 megawatts of electricity to both Kompong Speu and Phnom Penh, an official at state-owned Electricite du Cambodge said yesterday. The additional power from the $47 million dam will help alleviate Phnom Penh’s current power shortage, which is now estimated to be between 60 to 80 megawatts, said the official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because he is not authorized to speak to the media. …
