Koh Kong (FN), Nov. 30 – Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet announced the cessation of coal-fired power plant development and a thorough examination of the possibility of shutting down existing facilities ahead of schedule.

The premier spoke on Thursday morning (Nov. 30) during a groundbreaking ceremony for the 150MW Stung Tatai Leu hydropower dam in Koh Kong province.

“Cease the development of coal-fired power plants and explore the possibility of shutting down existing facilities before the deadline. In November 2021, the Royal Government of Cambodia, represented by the Ministry of Environment, declared at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, United Kingdom, that Cambodia would halt the development of coal-fired power plants," the premier undersocred.

"On this matter, I would like to inform you that on 2 November 2023, I decided to suspend the development project of a 700-megawatt coal-fired power plant in Botum Sakor District, Koh Kong Province. I have authorized the Ministry of Mines and Energy to engage in discussions with investment companies regarding the potential conversion of the coal-fired power plant into a low-carbon LNG project. Simultaneously, I have granted the Ministry of Mines and Energy the authority to explore the possibility of prematurely ceasing operations at existing coal-fired power plants," the premier continued.

On the occasion, Samdech Thipadei added that the global energy sector currently holds a pivotal role, with each country having the responsibility to ensure not only a high-quality, stable, efficient, and affordable energy supply but also to achieve carbon neutrality in addressing global climate change.
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