Minister Ghising Urges Caution as Heavy Rainfall Predicted Across Nepal
Kathmandu, October 4, 2025 — Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Physical Infrastructure and Transport, and Urban Development, Kulman Ghising, has urged the...
Coal Imports Up 53%: Balancing Nepal’s Power Needs and Cement Growth
Nepal’s coal imports surged by 53.2% in the first month of 2025/26, reaching Rs. 2.29 billion compared to Rs. 1.50 billion in the same...
Electrical Equipment Imports Up 7.5%: Driving Nepal’s Energy Growth in 2025
Nepal’s imports of electrical equipment rose by 7.5% in the first month of 2025/26, reaching Rs. 2.75 billioncompared to Rs. 2.56 billion in the...
Dandakhet–Rahughat Transmission Line Nears Completion
Kathmandu, October 2, Myagdi- The Dandakhet–Rahughat transmission project has reached its final stage.
Electricity generated from various hydropower projects in the Myagdi and Rahughat “basins”...
Karnali’s 570 MW Hydropower Projects Move Forward with NPR 130 Billion Funding
Kathmandu – Preparations for the construction of two large hydropower projects with a combined capacity of 570 megawatts in Karnali Province have gained momentum.
The...
Butwal Power Gains Full Ownership of Khimti I After Statkraft and Eviny Exit
Statkraft and Eviny have sold their stakes in Nepal’s Himal Power Limited (HPL) to their local partner Butwal Power Company (BPC), transferring full ownership...
Kulekhani Water Shortage Could Impact Nepal’s Electricity Generation
KATHMANDU – On the same date last year, Kulekhani reservoir was brimful, forcing authorities to open its sluices. The sudden release swept away roads...
Silwal in Action: Seven Major Accomplishments in His First Week at NEA
Kathmandu: Manoj Silwal, the newly appointed Managing Director of the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA), has wasted no time in taking action.
Although the Council of...
IPPAN Calls for Immediate PPA Approval to Boost Hydropower Development in Nepal
Kathmandu: The Independent Power Producers’ Association, Nepal (IPPAN) has submitted 13 demands to the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA), including the immediate approval of Power...
IPPAN Urges Government Action to Safeguard Hydropower Investments
September 28, Kathmandu. The Independent Power Producers’ Association of Nepal (IPPAN) has appealed to the Home Minister and the Energy Minister, stating that security...
