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Cambodia's first LNG-fired power plant, with a capacity of 900 MW, is set to begin operations in its first phase by the end of 2026, followed by the second phase in 2027. The announcement was made during an inspection by Minister of Mines and Energy, H.E.

Keo Rottanak, at the construction site in Botum Sakor district, Koh Kong province. The plant, developed by local company Royal Group with an investment of approximately US$1.35 billion, aims to enhance national energy security and stabilize the electricity grid. The Minister also highlighted Cambodia's goal to increase the renewable energy share to at least 70 percent by 2030 to promote environmental sustainability and economic growth.