China begins building US$1 billion hydropower station in Cambodia
- Posted on April 19, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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In brief
China is investing over one billion dollars in a major hydropower infrastructure project in Cambodia's Koh Kong province. This pumped-storage facility represents a significant shift toward renewable energy in Southeast Asia, with construction expected to conclude by 2029. The project demonstrates China's growing commitment to clean energy development across the region while strengthening bilateral ties and supporting Cambodia's sustainable development goals.
China begins building US$1 billion hydropower station in Cambodia
As focus switches to renewable energy, pumped-storage hydropower project in Koh Kong province expected to be completed by 2029.
