Background
The Ministry of Environment convenes interagency technical reviews to assess full Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) reports submitted for projects with potential environmental risks. On 29 May 2026, Secretary of State Tea Chub chaired a technical review session to examine the full EIA for a proposed chemical coating and paint manufacturing facility by U.R. Chemical Cambodia Co., Ltd located along National Road 4 in Trapeang Pouk village, Peuk commune, Ang Snoul district, Kandal province.
An EIA review examines proposed mitigation measures, including solid and liquid waste management, chemical waste handling, air quality controls, odour management, and fire-safety systems. The EIA under review was prepared by SAFEGUARD MANAGEMENT and CONSTRUCTION CO., Ltd for a 6.5368-hectare site, and the meeting included 22 technical officers from the Directorate of Environmental Impact Assessment and related ministries and agencies.
Scope of Application
The review process applies to full EIA submissions assessed under Ministry of Environment procedures for industrial developments that may affect ecosystems, public health, or community welfare. Projects that involve hazardous chemicals, large-scale waste streams, or concentrated emissions are typically processed through the full EIA channel and subject to inter-ministerial technical scrutiny before any ministerial decision.
Key Provisions or Decisions
Officials examined the EIA’s proposed mitigation measures with focused attention on solid and liquid waste management systems, chemical waste controls, ambient air quality monitoring, odour reduction, and fire-safety arrangements. The review emphasized strengthening the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) to align with applicable technical standards and requested additional revisions from the project proponent prior to formal submission for ministerial consideration.
Documented project details discussed during the review include the proponent (U.R. CHEMICAL CAMBODIA CO., LTD), the consulting firm (SAFEGUARD MANAGEMENT and CONSTRUCTION CO., Ltd), the 6.5368-hectare project footprint, and participation by 22 environmental technical officers representing the Directorate of Environmental Impact Assessment and related institutions.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
Investors in chemical manufacturing should anticipate an iterative EIA review process that may require technical upgrades to waste handling, emissions control, and on-site safety systems before regulatory approval. Companies preparing EIAs for industrial facilities are expected to present robust EMPs, credible monitoring arrangements, and corrective-action plans to address identified gaps prior to ministry decision-making.
Official Source
Ministry of Environment Facebook post, 29 May 2026: https://www.facebook.com/MinistryOfEnvironmentCambodia/posts/pfbid0pBi1AzuyRsSVqenDRyu59gnuYRCN9ygcNgxMTMyoEN7g3TadgxaTW9ehavhzfkDDl
