The Upper Stung Tatay Hydropower Project in Cambodia's Koh Kong Province, a key energy cooperation project under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) between China and Cambodiaand one of Cambodia's priority energy infrastructure projects, has achieved a milestone.
The project, invested in and constructed by a Chinese enterprise, has two 75-MW Francis turbine generator units and a total installed capacity of 150 megawatt (MW).
Its first 75- MW generator unit completeda 72-hour full-load trial run on July 1, with all operational indicators meeting the design requirements. This marks the project's official transition from the construction phase to operational commissioning.
During the test, the unit operated stably without any faults or anomalies. The key technical parameters, including vibration, temperature rise, and power output, all met or exceeded the design standards, passing the comprehensive pre-commissioning performance tests with flying colors.
Once fullycommissioned, the project will generate an average of 530 gigawatt hours of electricity annually. It will provide a continuous supply of green and clean power to Cambodia, alleviatingpower supply pressures, optimizingthe energy mix, and supportinglocal economic and social development. It will enhance Cambodia's clean energy generation capacity and play a key role in promoting bilateral energy cooperation and regional green development.