Background
On 17 March 2026, at the Ministry of Environment, Secretary of State Heng Narith chaired an inter-ministerial meeting to examine and provide comments on the full Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report for a proposed battery energy storage station project. The project is being developed by SCHNEITEC LEGACY Co., Ltd., with the EIA study and report preparation undertaken by consultancy firm K2A Management Co., Ltd. Representatives from the Pursat Provincial Department of Environment and the General Department of Environmental Impact Assessment, acting as the secretariat, also participated.
Scope of Application
The EIA review concerns the establishment of a battery energy storage system station with a capacity of 200MW/400MWh on a land area of 1.84 hectares. The project site is located in Khlah Krabei village, Anlong Tnaot commune, Krakor district, Pursat province. The meeting focused on environmental impacts associated with construction and operation of the energy storage facility, including management of degraded or expired batteries, associated electrical and electronic equipment, and on-site rainwater drainage systems.
Key Provisions or Decisions
The meeting participants expressed general support for the 200MW/400MWh battery energy storage station project, which was characterized as a clean energy (green energy) initiative contributing to electricity security and the national economy, and potentially encouraging further investment in other provinces. At the same time, the meeting underlined that the project owner must pay careful attention to the management of battery containers that are damaged or have expired, as well as residual electrical and electronic equipment. The project company was instructed to cooperate with the Ministry of Environment on these aspects, particularly regarding the design and management of the rainwater drainage system within the project area to prevent risks such as electrical shock.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
The outcome of the meeting indicates institutional support for large-scale battery energy storage projects, provided that environmental and waste management obligations are properly addressed. Project developers in the energy sector can anticipate scrutiny of EIA documentation and specific attention to hazardous and electronic waste management, including battery handling and site drainage systems. Coordination with the Ministry of Environment and relevant provincial departments will be required to ensure that such projects meet environmental management expectations during both construction and operation.
Official Source
Ministry of Environment, official Facebook page post dated 18 March 2026.
