The generation strategy should be developed on the following criteria:
· Base load thermal generation will be located at the coastal areas to give independent
access to imported oil and reducing the amount of oil transported on the Mekong and for
efficient utilization of the GMS transmission line connecting Phnom Penh and
Sihanoukville,
· Peak load thermal generation in Phnom Penh,
· Small and medium size diesel units for base and peak load generation in the provincial
towns and cities,
· Hydropower development based initially on the easily accessible sites for the energy
security and the indigenous energy development.