Cambodia’s national electricity grid is set to become more self-reliant by the end of 2026, with the commissioning of Phase 1 of a liquefied natural gas (LNG)–fired power plant in Botum Sakor district, Koh Kong province. The first phase will add 450 megawatts (MW) of capacity to the grid.
Minister of Mines and Energy Keo Rattanak made the announcement during an inspection of construction progress at the 900MW LNG-fired power project in Botum Sakor on January 5. He described the development as a key milestone for the country’s energy sector.
“This [project] is historic and is scheduled to begin operations at the end of 2026 and in 2027, in line with the Royal Government’s plan,” Rattanak said. “The project will play an important role in supplying additional electricity, strengthening national energy security and enhancing the stability of Cambodia’s power grid.”
The power plant will operate with two turbines, each generating 450MW. The project uses technology from Japan’s Mitsubishi in collaboration with China’s Dongfang Electric, and is backed by investment from Royal Group. Construction officially began on October 16, 2024.
Royal Group chairman and CEO Kith Meng previously stated that the $1.35 billion project would help secure the Kingdom’s energy supply, generate hundreds of jobs and support stronger long-term economic growth.
