Cambodia set for multi-million dollar oil payday in October
Cambodia expects to receive millions of dollars in October in proceeds from the sale of nearly 300,000 barrels of crude oil stolen by the Bahamas-flagged tanker MT Strovolos last year following a payment dispute with the Apsara oil field’s Singaporean developer, KrisEnergy, according to a senior energy official.
Cambodia sets example for climate action in the cooling sector
Phnom Penh, 9 March 2023 – The government of Cambodia is launching today its first national strategic plan on cooling – one of the largest contributors to global warming – to lead the country to a greener, cleaner and low-carbon future.
Cambodia shoots for ‘green ASEAN’: CDC
The Kingdom will strive to increase environmental sustainability and address climate change issues to build a “green ASEAN” and ensure a more resilient and inclusive future, according to Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) secretary-general Sok Chenda Sophea.
Cambodia Solar Energy Profile
Cambodia’s economy is growing fast, and so is its demand for energy. Decisions made today regarding sources of fuel and power generation will determine whether or not this ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) member country will set itself on a path of sustainable energy and development, or increase its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and exacerbate climate […]
Cambodia starts first crude oil production
A US firm found oil in the southeast Asian nation’s waters back in 2004. But years of delays mean productions only kicked off on Monday. The government hopes to make an initial $500 million (€400 million) in revenues.
Cambodia steps up fight against climate change
PHNOM PENH, 8 April 2019 – Considered one of the most vulnerable countries in the world to the effects of climate change, the Royal Government of Cambodia is taking major steps to improve its resilience and reduce its disaster risk with support from the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction. To build Cambodia’s resilience and […]
Cambodia struggles to keep the lights on
Cambodia is racing to prevent a new spate of power outages, similar to the unexpected rolling blackouts suffered earlier this year that caused untold damage to the economy. Prime Minister Hun Sen warned in November that water levels at the country’s hydropower dams are running exceptionally low, driving down power plant production to about one-tenth […]
Cambodia submits carbon neutral long-term development strategy to UN
Cambodia submitted its Carbon Long-Term Development Strategy (LTS4CN) to the Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
Cambodia to add power generation from natural gas
The Ministry of Mines and Energy has said that natural gas, LNG, will play an important role in Cambodia’s power supply in the future, and towards this end, up to 3,600 MW of power is planned to be generated from LNG plants as of 2030.
Cambodia to back green-entrepreneur drive
Cambodia has committed its support for a regional initiative to develop a programme that abets home-grown innovative entrepreneurs with climate tech solutions, according to an official at the Ministry of Environment.