Training Workshop on Vehicle Emission Inspection and Fuel Quality Monitoring Boosts Environmental Efforts in Cambodia

From May 8th to May 10th, 2024, a training workshop was held at the Directorate General of Consumer Protection Competition and Fraud Repression, alongside the Himawari Hotel, marking a pivotal step in Cambodia's environmental endeavors. The workshop, part of the CCAC-supported project in Cambodia, aimed at implementing improved vehicle emission standards in the country, moving towards Euro 4/IV and laying the groundwork for Euro 6/VI standards.

The event, organized by the Department of Air Quality, Noise, and Vibration Management under the General Directorate of Environmental Projection, Ministry of Environment, drew together 35 participants from various governmental bodies and organizations. Attendees hailed from the Ministry of Environment (MOE), Directorate General of Consumer Protection Competition and Fraud Repression, Ministry of Commerce (MOC), Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT), General Directorate of Customs and Excise, Industrial Technical Institute, fuel importing companies, and the Automobile Association of Cambodia.

The workshop kicked off with comprehensive presentations, enlightening participants on the intricacies of vehicle emission inspection and fuel quality monitoring. Following the theoretical sessions, attendees were provided with practical insights through visits to key facilities. Notably, participants toured the Fuel Quality Monitoring Laboratory of the Directorate General of Consumer Protection Competition and Fraud Repression (CCF), where they were briefed on the meticulous process of fuel testing, ensuring compliance with sulfur content standards.

Furthering their hands-on experience, participants visited four prominent petroleum stations, namely Total Station, Caltex Station, PTT Station, and Tela Station. At each stop, officers from CCF conducted fuel quality tests, utilizing both stationary and mobile lab facilities to assess the adherence of fuel to regulatory standards.

The concluding day of the workshop commenced with a detailed presentation by a Ministry of Public Works and Transport officer, elucidating the procedures for inspecting vehicle emission standards. Additionally, an expert from Clean Air Asia virtually presented on fuel and vehicle emission standards, enriching participants' understanding of international best practices.

In the afternoon session, all attendees were granted an invaluable opportunity to visit HK Car Inspection (Cambodia) Co., LTD, gaining firsthand insights into the practical implementation of emission inspection procedures.

The workshop's culmination marks a significant stride forward in Cambodia's environmental initiatives, equipping stakeholders with the knowledge and tools necessary to uphold stringent vehicle emission standards and ensure the quality of fuels circulating within the country. As Cambodia progresses towards Euro 4/IV and beyond, such collaborative efforts promise a cleaner, healthier future for all all.