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Government to Form High-Level Panel to Address Energy Sector Challenges

Kathmandu — The Independent Power Producers' Association, Nepal (IPPAN) has submitted a 38-point memorandum to Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Biraj Bhakta...

Power Nepal Conclave: Low Per Capita Electricity Consumption Remains a Concern...

KATHMANDU, July 9: Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Biraj Bhakta Shrestha has expressed concern over Nepal's low per capita electricity consumption, saying...

NEA Reconstitutes Committee for Khimti Hydropower Share Transfer Talks

Kathmandu: The Board of Directors of the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has reconstituted a negotiation committee to advance discussions on the transfer of share...

Energy and irrigation push drives Nepal’s growth strategy in new budget

Kathmandu: Through the upcoming fiscal year budget, the government has positioned the energy, water resources, and irrigation sector as a key engine of economic...

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...

Nepal’s Energy Future: Power Export Expansion Amid Transmission Challenges Ahead of...

Kathmandu: Through the budget for Fiscal Year 2025/26, the government had introduced ambitious programs in the energy, water resources, and irrigation sectors. The government...

IPPAN Urges Forest Minister to Reopen Five Hydropower Projects Halted by...

Kathmandu: The Independent Power Producers’ Association, Nepal (IPPAN) has called on Minister for Forests Gita Chaudhary to intervene after Langtang National Park directed a...

Legal Opinion Clears Path for IPPAN Federation Conversion

Kathmandu: A legal opinion has been made public concluding that there are no legal obstacles in the process of transforming the Independent Power Producers’...

NEA’s Energy Expansion Push Faces Bottlenecks in Industrial Load Approvals

Kathmandu: Last week, the Ministry of Energy implemented the “Energy Consumption Growth and Export Strategy, 2026” to increase electricity consumption in the country. However,...

Majority of 960 MW Solar Projects at Risk of Delay Despite...

Kathmandu: The 960 MW solar energy program initiated by the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) through competitive bidding appears to have encountered challenges at the...

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