Phnom Penh, Cambodia — The Royal Government of Cambodia has approved a significant $200 million investment to develop a 150-megawatt wind power plant in Sen Monorom City, Mondulkiri Province, officials confirmed on 13 February 2026. The project, expected to create new jobs and strengthen renewable energy capacity, was sanctioned by the Cambodian Investment Board (CIB) under the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) as part of broader efforts to diversify the nation’s energy mix.
Under the CDC approval granted in January 2026, the wind power initiative represents the third wind plant project registered with the board, highlighting growing investor interest in Cambodia’s renewable energy sector and infrastructure development. According to the CIB’s Secretary-General Chea Vuthy, the investment will support both national energy goals and provincial economic activity.
The project is being led by a Malaysia-based company with nearly three decades of experience across multiple industries in Cambodia, Vuthy said. He pointed to the company’s longstanding presence as an indicator of stable investment sentiment and confidence in Cambodia’s regulatory environment for renewable energy infrastructure.
The wind plant is expected to directly generate about 42 jobs during its construction and early operation phases, providing employment opportunities in Mondulkiri. Officials noted that while the number of local jobs is modest, the project’s broader economic benefits are tied to enhanced power generation capacity, support for sustainable development objectives, and potential future investment in clean energy infrastructure.
Cambodia has been steadily increasing attention on renewable energy projects in recent years, aligning with national strategies to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and promote environmentally friendly power sources. Investment approvals like this one follow earlier wind energy projects and complement the government’s commitment to expanding energy options while meeting growing domestic electricity demand.
The CDC’s approval of the wind farm comes amid broader economic activity in early 2026, as the government and partners continue to promote infrastructure investment and diversification across sectors including renewable energy, manufacturing, and services. Market analysts say that renewable power initiatives have the potential to enhance Cambodia’s energy security while attracting sustainable capital and supporting longer-term economic resilience.
No construction timeline was disclosed in the initial announcement, but officials confirmed preliminary planning and coordination will begin soon, marking an important step toward Cambodia’s expanded renewable energy landscape.
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