Background
On March 9, 2026, the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology (MOWRAM) led by Secretary of State H.E. Pon Sachak and Minister H.E. Thao Jedtha held a meeting with Korean water resource representatives, including K-water and engineering companies Dohwa Engineering Co., Ltd and Chilbo Industry Co., Ltd. The meeting focused on reviewing preliminary feasibility studies for two key water reservoir infrastructure projects in Cambodia.
Scope of Application
The feasibility studies assessed potential hydropower and solar energy development projects at:
- Don Tri Reservoir in Battambang Province
- Roksa Reservoir in Preah Vihear Province
Key Provisions or Decisions
The feasibility report findings include:
- Don Tri Reservoir: Potential for installation of a small hydropower plant with a capacity of 3.6 megawatts (MW).
- Roksa Reservoir: Potential for a small hydropower plant with a capacity of 6.9 MW, combined with plans to install solar panels at two locations producing 1.8 MW each.
H.E. Pon Sachak advised the Korean expert team to emphasize a multi-purpose management approach for the reservoirs, balancing hydropower generation with water supply reliability for agriculture and daily community use.
Technical teams were instructed to continue close cooperation with relevant departments to gather additional data required for preparing detailed, clear, and comprehensive technical reports.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
This development signals Cambodia’s strategic engagement in expanding renewable energy infrastructure, integrating small-scale hydropower with solar energy, while ensuring multi-sector water resource management. Investors and businesses in the energy sector can reference these feasibility studies when considering participation in Cambodia’s evolving infrastructure projects.
Official Source
Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/mowramcambodia/posts/pfbid02zTQJn5Ry49Gbih2EPMWTpaPBZuYCRX8MfkdHV9Z5qui2K916TpQZ4gkzhpA5Xbubl
