The Ministry of Mines and Energy is the government authority in Cambodia responsible for mining and energy policy, sector oversight, and the regulatory framework governing mineral resources, electricity, and fuel-related activities. Its mandate generally covers licensing, resource management, technical standards, operational compliance, safety and environmental oversight, and regulation affecting exploration, extraction, power development, and energy supply systems. This page serves as a central hub for tracking policy updates, regulatory developments, governance measures, and enforcement activities related to Cambodia’s mining and energy sectors, helping users monitor institutional oversight, compliance expectations, and changes in the sector’s regulatory environment.
Cambodia's Ministry of Mines and Energy said it may seek UNCLOS compulsory conciliation to clarify maritime jurisdiction with Thailand for offshore petroleum and gas development.
Cambodia energy infrastructure development advanced as the Ministry of Mines and Energy and the Chinese ambassador attended the groundbreaking for the 1,000 MW Stung Tatai pumped-storage hydropower project in Koh Kong province. The project was presented as part of Cambodia’s green energy policy direction and national energy security planning.
The Ministry of Mines and Energy outlined significant service efficiency improvements and infrastructure expansion plans aimed at reducing electricity connection times and promoting national electric vehicle charging development, establishing key long-term reference points for Cambodia's energy sector modernization.
The Ministry of Mines and Energy led a working meeting with the Oddar Meanchey Provincial Department of Mines and Energy and fuel and gas station operators to promote oversight in the petroleum sector. The mission also included field inspections of selected stations, with a focus on safety risks, technical conditions, and renewal of expired operating validity with the ministry.
The Ministry of Mines and Energy organized a guidance workshop on preparing sector inputs for the 2024–2028 National Strategic Development Plan. Senior officials and representatives from all key general departments and electricity authorities attended to review progress and challenges from the 2019–2023 plan and define priority policies and actions for the next five years.
The General Department of Energy of the Ministry of Mines and Energy led a Cambodian delegation to a meeting at the IAEA headquarters in Vienna from 20–24 February 2023. The discussions covered five proposed technical cooperation projects for 2024–2025, a draft Country Programme Framework for 2024–2029, support for national energy planning and efficiency, and cooperation under the IAEA Rays of Hope initiative for cancer treatment services at Calmette Hospital.
The Ministry of Mines and Energy held a working meeting with representatives of the German Development Bank KfW to discuss potential support for Cambodia’s power transmission network and electricity infrastructure. Discussions also covered participation in energy development and investment projects under the new Power Development Master Plan 2022–2040 and the National Energy Efficiency Policy 2022–2030.
The Ministry of Mines and Energy convened a kick-off meeting to initiate work on a roadmap for promoting the use of electric vehicles and a clean cookstove project in Cambodia, implemented in cooperation with the World Bank. Participants discussed initial tasks, including assessing current conditions, future demand and challenges, and defining strategic, regulatory, and institutional frameworks for implementation.
The Ministry of Mines and Energy held a meeting with the UK Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) and representatives of the British Embassy in Cambodia to discuss cooperation in infrastructure and energy investment. UK participants expressed interest in supporting sustainable infrastructure and energy projects in Cambodia and exploring future investment opportunities.
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