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Siang Phong2 MW Waste

Waste

Siang Phong is a 2 MW waste power plant in Cambodia, operated by Siang Phong Agriculture Development Co since 2014. Ranked #2 of 2 waste plants in Cambodia, Siang Phong contributes 7.94% of the country's total waste capacity of 25 MW. The largest waste plant in Cambodia is MH Bio-Ethanol Distillery at 23 MW, making Siang Phong 11.5 times smaller. The nearest plant is Dau Tieng Solar Power Project (0 MW, Solar). The facility is located in Kampong Cham Province, approximately 120 km northeast of Phnom Penh.

Capacity
2 MW
Commissioning Year
2014

12 years old

Owner
Siang Phong Agriculture Development Co
Location
11.7946°, 105.8926°

Cambodia, Asia

Location

Coordinates:: 11.794600, 105.892600
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Carbon Footprint330 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
4.0 Kt
12 GWh/year × 330 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
48.6 Kt
Over 12 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2039
13 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
880
cars per year
540
homes per year
184.0K
trees to offset

Estimates based on Waste emission factor (330 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (70%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.

Technical Details

Primary Fuel Type
Waste
Energy Source
Non-Renewable
Country
Cambodia
Continent
Asia
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

CambodiaEnergy Profile

16
Total Plants
1.5 GW
Total Capacity
HydroCoalOilWaste
Top Fuels

Waste as a Power Generation Energy Source: An Overview

Waste power generation, also known as waste-to-energy (WtE), is an innovative approach that transforms municipal solid waste into electricity and heat through various technological processes. As of now, there are approximately 1,068 waste power plants operating across 18 countries, boasting a total installed capacity of around 14.7 gigawatts (GW). The United States leads the way with 541 plants generating 9.8 GW, followed by the United Kingdom with 329 plants at 1.9 GW, and Germany with 66 plants producing 1.6 GW. Other notable contributors include Spain and Belgium, with 15 and 8 plants respectively, though their capacities are comparatively lower.

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