By STAFF Writer
December 30, 2011
Cambodia and Thailand is paving way in forming a working group for the Stung Num hydropower plant and coal-fired power plant on Koh Kong after the two nations agreed on electricity sharing.
Thailand's Minister of Foreign Affairs Surapong Tovichakchaikul and Minister of Energy Pichai were officially visiting on Thursday Cambodian Prime Minister when the issue was raised by the Cambodian leader.
Pichai said due to political problems between Cambodia and Thailand the matter has been put on hold. He added further that Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) was assigned for discussing the matter in detail with Cambodia as it will be purchasing the power according to the existing agreement.
EGAT International, the subsidiary of EGAT was assigned for further study of the projects.
Pichai said that the two nations agreed that Stung Num power plant to be in Thailand but the reservoir and dam should be in Cambodia.
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