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Rahughat Hydropower Project Reaches Test Production After 15 Years

Myagdi: Nearly a decade and a half after construction began, the long-awaited 40 MW Rahughat Hydropower Project in Myagdi has entered the test production...

IPPAN Urges Investment Board to Ease Rules for Large Hydropower Projects

Kathmandu: The Independent Power Producers’ Association, Nepal (IPPAN) has urged the Investment Board Nepal (IBN) to introduce policy and procedural reforms to facilitate investment...

Government Allocates Rs 70 Billion to Accelerate Transmission Line and Substation...

Kathmandu: The government has allocated a budget of Rs 70 billion for the construction of transmission lines and substations currently under development. While presenting the...

Uttam Bhlon Lama: Strengthening Transmission System Can Replace Rs. 50 Billion...

Uttam Bhluon Lama is one of Nepal’s prominent hydropower entrepreneurs. He is not only focused on energy production, but also speaks strongly about its...

Reservoir-Based Hydropower Gets 50-Year License; Developers Demand Same for All Projects

Kathmandu: The government has decided to extend the generation license period for reservoir-based hydropower projects to 50 years. The Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and...

Hydropower Sector Drives Stock Market to Double-Digit Gains

Kathmandu: After dropping by 105 points the previous day and coming under pressure, the Nepali stock market saw a notable rebound on Monday. The...

Sanima Mai Hydropower AGM Set for April 11, Dividend Proposal on...

Kathmandu: Sanima Mai Hydropower Limited is set to hold its fourth Annual General Meeting (AGM) on April 11, 2024. The company, through a public...

NEA No Longer Needed for PPAs, Unlocking Private Sector and Competitive...

Kathmandu - With the objective of ensuring non-discriminatory open access in the electricity system, the Electricity Regulatory Commission has issued the “Directive on Open...

Empowering Progress: Private Sector Contributions to Power Sector Growth

During discussions held by the Parliamentary Infrastructure Development Committee with those who have sought amendments to the Power Bill 2080 BS, the participants stressed...

Investing in a Sustainable Future: Unleashing the Potential of a Green...

As part of the green economy, Nepal has adopted the Green, Resilient, and Inclusive Development (GRID) approach to address slow domestic job creation, high...

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