Cambodia: GMS Transmission Project
Details
Funding
Project Description
The main components of the project will be: (i) construction of a double circuit 220 kv transmission line approximately 110 km. long from the Vietnamese borders to Phnom Penh, associated substations and distribution works in Phnom Penh; (ii) construction of a power supply to affected households along the transmission line route; (iii) rehabilitation and expansion of the generating and distribution systems (22 kv and LV) in selected provincial towns; (iv) provide training to EDC staff and capacity building for the Electricity Authority of Cambodia (EAC); and (v) undertake studies of the feasibility of some small hydropower projects and prepare bidding documents.
Progress (as of March 2021)
Project closedContacts
| Contact 1 | |
| Contact Name | Nida, Ouk |
|---|---|
| Organization | Asian Development Bank |
| nouk@adb.org | |
| Contact 2 | |
| Contact Name | - |
| Organization | - |
| - | |
News and Multimedia
The improved power supply developed a special economic zone in Cambodia's Kampot province and attracted businesses that sustain much-needed jobs for the local community.
Source: http://www.adb.org/results/cross-border-energy-trade-powers-development-cambodia
The GMS Transmission Project supported the Electricity Authority of Cambodia carrying electricity from Viet Nam border to major substations in Cambodia.
Source: http://www.adb.org/results/cross-border-energy-trade-powers-development-cambodia
The cross-border energy trade with Viet Nam has helped Cambodiaâs 4th largest city, Sihanoukville, offer affordable and reliable energy supply.
Source: http://www.adb.org/results/cross-border-energy-trade-powers-development-cambodia