1. Policy and Regulatory Framework in Power Sector in Cambodia
By TY NORIN
Chairman of Electricity Authority of Cambodia
in Workshop on Power Pooling in Europe for the GMS and ASEAN interconnection Programme November, 2003

2. Existing Situation of Power Supply in Cambodia
Electricity Supply to different towns and villages in cambodia are through isolated supply systems having its own source of electricity and its own network.
No national or regional transmission system yet for interconnecting different load centers. The first Grid is preparing to start construction in This Grid is cover mainly the southern, and, to a smaller extent, the north western region of the country.
In the absence of adequate and efficient infrastructure, consumers in Cambodia have to pay very high prices.
Areas near the border getting power supply from Vietnam or Thailand.

3. Groups of Suppliers in Power Sector in Cambodia
The Electricity Suppliers in Cambodia can be divided into three groups:
Public Utility (EDC) - serves Capital of Phnom Penh, large provincial capitals and other towns - 85 % of Country Consumption.
Private Utilities - serves 4 provincial towns and some large towns near border of Thailand – 10% of Country Consumption.
Small private Entrepreneurs - serves more than 600 rural areas (small diesel generator and LV network) – 5% of Country Consumption.

4. Policy of the Government in Development of Power Sector
To provide an adequate supply of energy for consumers through out Cambodia at reasonable and affordable price;
To ensure a reliable, secure electricity supply at prices, which facilitate the investment in Cambodia and the development of the national economy.
To encourage exploration and environmentally and socially acceptable development of energy resources needed for supply to all sectors of the Cambodian economy.
To encourage efficient use of energy and to minimize environmental effects resulting from energy supply and use

5. Policy of the Government in Power Sector Reform
Establish the enabling environment for an efficient development and operation of the sector, i.e. a suitable legal and regulatory framework;
Attract private sector participation in a transparent and competitive manner, as a way to introduce efficiency, mobilize financial resources and reaching a broader human resource base; and
Commercialize Public Utility, including a tariff reform to expand its market share.

6. Action taken by Government of Cambodia to reform Power Sector
Corporatization and commercialisation of Public Utility - EDC: A Royal Decree on March 9, 1996 set out in broad terms the organizational structure for the power sector. The Decree separated EDC from MIME as a wholly state owned limited liability company to generate, transmit and distribute electricity.
Promulgation of Electricity Law: The Electricity Law of the Kingdom of Cambodia has been promulgated on February 2, 2001.
Establishment of Independent Regulator in Power Sector: The regulator in Power Sector – Electricity Authority of Cambodia (EAC) has been established in February, 2001 and started its operation from September, 2001.

7. Action taken by Government of Cambodia to reform Power Sector (continued)
Preparation and issue clear policy for private participation in Power Sector: MIME with the assistance from WB has prepared clear Policy associated with Sub-decree and Guidelines for private sector participation in the power sector in Cambodia. These documents will be submitted and approved by the Government soon.
Establishment of RE Board & Implementa- tion of RE Project: RGC is processing to issue the Royal Decree to establish the RE Board and preparing to implement the RE Project to promote private participation in Rural Electrification.

8. 3-Separation of functions of Policy making and Regulation in Cambodia
Step of development of Regulatory Framework in Power Sector in Cambodia
1-Enact the Electricity Law as the basic legal framework of power sector in Cambodia
2-Establish an independent regulator of power sector in Cambodia
3-Separation of functions of Policy making and Regulation in Cambodia
4-Formulate the conditions of licenses, prepare and issue the procedures, rules and regulations to regulate the Sector

9. The main aims of Electricity Law of the Kingdom of Cambodia
Establish favorable conditions for investment in and the commercial operation of the power industry
Separation of the functions of policy making and regulation
Protection of the rights of the consumers to receive reliable and adequate electricity supply at reasonable cost
Promotion of private ownership of facilities for providing electric power services and to introduce competition wherever feasible
Establish Independent Regulator in Power Sector.

10. Main functions of Regulator in Power Sector in Cambodia
Issue of licenses
Approval of tariffs
Evaluate and resolve consumer complaints
Issue rules and regulations
Enforce performance standards for licensees.
Monitor the functioning of licensees
Collect reports from licensees and publish the information to the public.

11. Cross border power exchange
There are 2 types of cross border power exchange:
Cross border supply to Cambodian Towns near the Border
Cross Border Transmission Link

12. Existing cross border supply to Cambodian Towns near the Border
22 kV Cross-Border Supplies
THAILAND
RATNAKIRI
BANTEY MEAN CHEY
PREAH VIHEAR
SIEM REAP
STUNG TRENG
BATTAMBANG
KOMPONG THOM
MONDULKIRI
KRATIE
PURSAT
MEMUT
KOMPONG CHHNANG
KOMPONG CHAM
LEGEND
PHNOM PENH
PONHEA KREK
PREY VENG
KOH KONG
City or Pr. Town
115 KV LINES
230 KV LINES
District or Village
SVAY RIENG
KOMPONG SPEU
ANGTASOM
TAKHMAU
BAVIT
TAKEO
KAMPONG TRACH
KAMPOT
SIHANOUK VILLE
KAMPONGRO
VIET NAM

13. Cross Border Transmission Link (under implementation)
THAILAND
BANTEY MEAN CHEY
PREAH VIHEAR
RATNAKIRI
SIEM REAP
Thermal Plant 10MW
STUNG TRENG
BATTAMBANG
Battambang Hydro
KOMPONG THOM
MONDULKIRI
KRATIE
PURSAT
KOMPONG CHHNANG
KOMPONG CHAM
LEGEND
PHNOM PENH
City or Town
115 KV
230 KV
Power Plant
KOMPONG SPEU
KOH KONG
PREY VENG
Kirirom
Hydro
TAKHMAU
SVAY RIENG
SHV Thermal
Kamchay
Hydro
TAKEO
VIET NAM
SIHANOUK VILLE
KAMPOT
VIET NAM

14. THANKS