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Kamchay Hydropower Station

Sector: Hydro • Location: Cambodia

Source: World Bank Group

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In February 2006, Sinohydro (SHA:601669) , a Chinese state controlled company was awarded a 44 year agreement to build and operate the Kamchay Hydropower Station in Cambodia through open bidding. The total investment was 280 million US$ and Sinohydro owned 100% of the project. The capacity of the hydropower plant was 193.2MW, divided into three construction stages - 10MW, 3.2MW and 180MW. The cons

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Hydro, Power Generation (CCGT), Government, Commercial
Location
Cambodia
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
World Bank Group

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The project “Kamchay Hydropower Station” is an infrastructure initiative in the Hydro sector, located in Cambodia. Taiyo aggregates data on it from World Bank Group.

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In February 2006, Sinohydro (SHA:601669) , a Chinese state controlled company was awarded a 44 year agreement to build and operate the Kamchay Hydropower Station in Cambodia through open bidding. The total investment was 280 million US$ and Sinohydro owned 100% of the project. The capacity of the hydropower plant was 193.2MW, divided into three construction stages - 10MW, 3.2MW and 180MW. The construction of the project commenced in September 2007 and the first phase became operational in December 2009. Construction lasted four years. In January 2012, the project was reported as being fully operational. SeeNews Renewables, Sinohydro opens 194MW hydropower plant in Cambodia - report, 16 January 2012.

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Hydro, Power Generation (CCGT), Government, Commercial

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2024-09-21

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