The transmission system should be developed taking into account the following strategies to
achieve Cambodia's electricity sector objectives:
· Reduce reliance on imported oil and the transport of oil on the Mekong River through
Vietnam to Phnom Penh for energy generation in Phnom Penh (diversification of energy
sources),
· Increase operational efficiency of the system (minimize losses), and reduce the
environmental impact,
· Encourage least cost development of provincial load centers by a cost effective mix of
grid expansion and local private generation,
· Increase competitiveness in power generation by providing access to competitive sources
of imported electricity from Vietnam, Thailand and Laos,
· Maintain the reliability of power supply at the level required and fina ncially supported by
customers,
· Facilitate power trade in the region.