On the morning of August 19, 2025, Preah Sihanouk Deputy Governor Long Dimanche represented the provincial administration at an interministerial meeting to review and comment on the full environmental impact assessment for the aluminium processing plant proposed by ខេមបូឌាន គូណា ញូអេនើជី ឯ.ក. Environment Undersecretary of State ហេង ណារ៉េត chaired the meeting at the ministry, with representatives of the relevant ministries, institutions and departments.
The project represents about US$60 million in investment and would be located in the Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone in Preah Sihanouk province. The plant would turn semi-finished aluminium ingots into sheets and components for export to ASEAN markets and the United States. During construction and operation, it is expected to create local jobs, develop technical skills, improve conditions for investors and strengthen the provincial economy.
At the meeting, the chair gave the project developer the following guidance.
Minimise environmental impacts, give close attention to potential risks, strengthen internal rules on employee health and safety in and around the plant, make full use of provincial resources and local technicians and workers, and assess whether the project can be expanded.
Representatives expressed support and offered recommendations and safeguards in their respective areas of expertise to help the project proceed with minimal impact.
Source: Preah Sihanouk Provincial Administration
Editor: ចិន្តា ទីទិ
