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[Draft] Copy of environmental impact assessment report for Lower Sesan 2 hydropower project in Stung Treng province, Cambodia

The main purpose of the Lower Sesan II hydropower project is to meet the medium and long-term energy needs of the Kingdom of Cambodia, as well as to export some energy in excess of demand. The project also responds to the Rectangular Strategy of the Third Mandate Government, which deals with the development of the energy sector to meet the demand for low-cost electricity. Another important purpose is to ensure that energy generation and its positive impact on the nation are carefully weighed against the negative environmental and social impacts it will cause, especially on the upstream area. Downstream and upstream of the project area.

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Field Value
Geographic area (spatial range)
  • Cambodia
Topics
  • Environmental impact assessments
  • Hydropower dams
Document type Environmental Impact Assessment
Contracting Parties
  • Electricity of Vietnam
Government Entity (multiple)
  • Ministry of Mines and Energy
Concession/License name Lower Sesan II Hydropower Project
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Version / Edition 1
Language of document
  • Khmer
Province(s)
  • Stung Treng
Metadata Reference Information

Metadata last updated on 08.09.2022. For inquiries contact: Open Development Cambodia

Address: #23B, Street 606, Sangkat Boeng Kak Ti Pir, Khan Tuol Kouk Phnom Penh, Cambodia 12152. Email: contact@opendevcam.net Website: http://www.opendevcam.net

Contact

Vietnam Electricity

Address: Km9+2000, Nguyen Trai, Thanh Xuan, Hanoi, Vietnam Tel: (84) 042148006 Fax: (84) 048541208

Contract term 30.0
Party's obligation in the implementation of the project

The project will build a new road to the bypass and bridge project area on the east side of the Sesan River to connect the resettlement area of ​​Srekor village and Khsach Thmey village. The project also builds all community facilities in the resettlement area, including community schools, pagodas, roads, and wells, to a number and standards equivalent to or better than what will be destroyed in the village, which will be flooded.

Job creation summary

Employment for community workers / people from 2010 to 2014 with a total of approximately 9,500​.

Number of created jobs 9500.0
Environmental protection obligation

The Environmental Management Plan (EMP) provides a guide for monitoring and mitigation measures for pre-construction, post-construction and project operation. EMPs include institutional summaries, mitigation measures, and monitoring programs. Mitigation measures and monitoring programs will include analysis of responsible institutions and budgets.

Socio-cultural protection

Positive impacts on the environment and society include: -Electricity: 400 MW turbine and total power 1953.9 GWh -Rural Infrastructure: The project will build a new road to the bypass and bridge project area on the east side of the Sesan River to connect the resettlement area of ​​Srekor village and Khsach Thmey village. The project also builds all community facilities in the resettlement area, including community schools, pagodas, roads, and wells, to a number and standards equivalent to or better than what will be destroyed in the village, which will be flooded. -Employment: Employment for community workers / people from 2010 to 2014 with a total of approximately 9,500 -Tourism: Natural resources in and around the lake, infrastructure projects and visits to hydropower plants, fishing -Revenue: Selling local products, tourism activities, construction contractors -Economy: Develop Cambodia's infrastructure, including industry / handicraft, agriculture and tourism in the region, paying taxes to the Royal Government of Cambodia through investment law contracts.

Related Project

Lower Sesan 2៖ https://data.opendevelopmentcambodia.net/km/dataset/hydropower-2009-2014/resource/4e6d2d95-80e3-4459-ae09-1b9214746c59/detail?map_id=

Legacy reference document Copy_EIA_Lower_Sesan2_Hydropower__00.09.2009.pdf
Keywords Lower Sesan2 Hydropower dam,Vietnam Electricity,EIA
Open Contracting Identifier ocds-miumsd-1d1cc12b-4571-47ef-a211-d13e4cde6ac1
Date uploaded September 8, 2022, 03:47 (UTC)
Date modified October 5, 2022, 07:02 (UTC)