Overview
The Khmer Electric Power Diesel Power Plant is a 30 MW oil-fired facility in Cambodia, operated by Khmer Electrical Power Company Ltd. It provides baseload power to the local grid.
The Khmer Electric Power Diesel Power Plant is an operational diesel power plant located in Cambodia, with coordinates 11.523800 N, 104.873000 E. The facility is owned and operated by Khmer Electrical Power Company Ltd. and has a capacity of 30 megawatts, placing it in the small-to-medium scale range for diesel power generation in the region. The plant uses oil as its primary fuel, a common choice for diesel power plants in Southeast Asia where natural gas infrastructure is limited. Cambodia's power sector relies on a mix of hydropower, coal, and oil-fired plants, with diesel units often serving as peaking or backup capacity. The facility operates under Cambodia's national environmental regulations, which are evolving to align with ASEAN standards for emissions and efficiency. As a diesel power plant, the facility contributes to grid stability in Cambodia but faces environmental challenges related to fuel oil combustion, including CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions. Its location near Phnom Penh (approximately 10 km southeast) means it serves a densely populated area, highlighting the importance of emission controls and potential future transition to cleaner fuels.
Environmental context
The plant's use of oil as primary fuel results in higher CO2 emissions per MWh compared to natural gas or renewables, and contributes to local air quality concerns due to SOx and NOx emissions. Its proximity to Phnom Penh, Cambodia's largest city, increases potential exposure for nearby populations. The facility's age and technology (likely medium-speed diesel engines) may not incorporate modern emission reduction technologies, though Cambodia's regulatory framework is developing to address such impacts.
Frequently asked questions
The Khmer Electric Power Diesel Power Plant is located in Cambodia, near Phnom Penh, at coordinates 11.523800 N, 104.873000 E.
It is a diesel power plant that uses oil as its primary fuel to generate electricity.
The plant has a capacity of 30 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale facility in Cambodia's power generation mix.
The plant is owned and operated by Khmer Electrical Power Company Ltd.
Diesel power plants in Cambodia must comply with national environmental standards, including emission limits for SOx, NOx, and particulate matter, as well as regulations under the Ministry of Environment. The country is also working towards ASEAN harmonized standards for power plant emissions.