French firm The Blue Circle, a pioneer in wind power generation, is keen on investing in Cambodia, citing the country’s high potential in the sector.
This came as The Blue Circle team headed by President and Chief Executive Officer Olivier Duguet met Prime Minister Hun Manet on Monday in Paris.
During the meeting, Olivier Duguet briefed the Premier that his company has been exploring opportunities within the wind energy sector in many Asian countries including Cambodia.
The company has held talks with local partners to conduct a feasibility study in Cambodia and “found locations rich in air and speed suitable for generating power,” he said.
The CEO of The Blue Circle said the company has identified a number of locations that are suited for wind power investment – one located on top of Bokor Mountain in Kampot province and the other is in Mondulkiri province.
“The company will be able to generate a lot of electricity, in the first phase. It can initially produce 100 megawatts, which can be expanded in the future,” he said.
The company would like to ask for support and good cooperation with relevant partners in Cambodia and the support of the Royal Government on this wind power project, he emphasised.
“Cambodia will have access to more renewable energy sources in future and be able to export electricity abroad,” Olivier Duguet added.
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Reporter: Chea Vanyuth
Source: Khmer Times
January 17, 2024
