The No. 2 Unit of the Sihanoukville Thermal Power Station in Cambodia, invested by China Huadian Overseas Investment Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of China Huadian Corporation Ltd. (CHD), was officially put into operation on Dec 16.
It marks the completion of construction of the Sihanoukville project, a power generation project with the largest total installed capacity in Cambodia.
So far, the total installed capacity of CHD in Cambodia has reached almost 1.04 million kilowatts, making the company the largest power generation operator in Cambodia.
An aerial view of the Sihanoukville project in Cambodia [Photo/sasac.gov.cn]
Located in the Bay of Kompong Som, Northeast of Sihanoukville, Cambodia, the Sihanoukville project has an installed capacity of 2×350,000 kilowatts. The project is the most advanced and environmentally friendly thermal power project with the largest installed capacity in Cambodia. It will help improve Cambodia's power supply structure and power infrastructure, and boost local economic and social development.
The main body of the project started construction on Aug 18, 2020, with the project's construction lasting 27 months. Focused on a beautiful environment, high-quality engineering, and efficient operation, the project overcame many difficulties, such as high temperature, rain, lack of materials, and lagging logistics.
With Chinese standards, equipment, technology, management and services, the project further establishes a good international brand image of CHD in Cambodia.
(Executive editor: Wang Ruoting)
