Cambodia hails opening of country’s largest dam despite opposition

Stung Treng – Cambodian premier Hun Sen on Monday opened the country’s largest hydropower scheme, swatting aside dire warnings about the environmental impact of the US$780 million project and its effect on local communities.

Backed by Chinese funding, the impoverished Southeast Asian nation has embarked on a dam-building spree in recent years, as it tries to boost its energy capacity and jump-start its economy.

But the 400 megawatt Lower Sesan 2 is one of several dams criticised by environmentalists for threatening crucial fish stocks along Mekong River waterways.

In full: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/cambodia-hails-opening-of-country-s-largest-dam-despite-opposition-11039430

Related Stories

Latest News