Preah Sihanouk Province: Mr. Long Dimanche, Deputy Governor of Preah Sihanouk Province, led a meeting to review the implementation of the semi-annual environmental management plan for the CEL & CEL II coal-fired power plants located in Kampenh Commune, Stung Hav district, on the morning of October 2, 2026. The meeting focused primarily on reviewing air quality, sea water, groundwater, noise levels, vibration, liquid waste management, and responding to local residents' concerns.
On that occasion, the Deputy Governor praised the company's efforts and issued key recommendations to continue complying strictly with the environmental protection measures of the Ministry of Environment, and to promote the more active implementation of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) principles.
Biodiversity must be taken into account, with cooperation with the project consultant to conduct additional in-depth studies on the quality of aquatic life and the volume of fishery catches around the area, in order to ensure environmental friendliness and sustainable development.
According to operator Cambodian Energy, CEL entered commercial operation in December 2013 and CEL II in April 2020, with a combined gross installed capacity of 270 MW. The original report's 235 MW figure did not specify its capacity measure and should not be conflated with gross installed capacity. By: Pai Sokhim
