Right now, energy in Cambodia is extremely pricey and usually, many people do not have access to the energy.
Access to modern cooking fuels | 7.9 |
urban % HH, 2008 | 37.3 |
rural % HH, 2008 | 1.5 |
Electricity Access, national % HH, 2010 | 29.7 |
urban % HH, 2008 | 87 |
rural % HH, 2008 | 13 |
No. of people w/o access to electricity (2009) (mil.) | 11.3 |
Population served by off-grid sources (minigrids, HH systems) % | 4 |
Electricity access target | 70% of HH in 2030 (100% of villages) |
Recently, oil was found in Cambodia, but currently, how much oil is available, is unknown.
The most commonly used source of energy in Cambodia is biomass. “Wood-fuel serves about 85% of the total energy demand and is used for domestic cooking and also extensively by industries, but currently is not used for power generation.”
Sources:
https://energypedia.info/wiki/Cambodia_Energy_Situation