Tag: Energy Sector
Increasing Power Generation, but No Clear Consumption Strategy: IPPAN President
Kathmandu: Ganesh Karki, President of the Independent Power Producers’ Association of Nepal (IPPAN), has stated that although electricity production is increasing, the state lacks...
NEA’s Open Power Purchase Call Draws No Interest from Indian Firms
Kathmandu — The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has failed to receive any proposals after calling for competitive bids to purchase electricity for the dry...
Government Advances Plan to Allow Private Sector Direct Electricity Trading
Kathmandu – The government has moved forward with a process to open power trading licenses to the private sector.
Minister Anil Sinha, who also holds...
Government Approves National Forest Use for Four Hydropower Projects
Kathmandu: The government has approved the use of national forest areas for four hydropower projects. This decision was made at the Cabinet meeting held...
Kohalpur–Surkhet 132 kV Transmission Line Project in Final Stage
Surkhet: Construction of the under-construction Kohalpur–Surkhet 132 kV transmission line project has reached its final stage. The project office said that work is being...
Private Sector Powers Nepal’s Energy Leap: IPPAN Marks 26 Years of...
Kathmandu: The Independent Power Producers’ Association of Nepal (IPPAN) marked its 26th anniversary with a major event attended by national leaders, who praised the...
NHPC Applies for NPR 40 Billion Viability Gap Funding for West...
Kathmandu — Citing that the project does not appear financially viable and that it would also be required to supply free electricity, the Indian...
Public Hearing Scheduled on IEE of Okharpauwa–Tinpipley 220 kV Transmission Line
Kathmandu: The Nepal Electricity Authority has announced that it will hold a public hearing related to the Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) of the Okharpauwa–Tinpipley...
Rasuwagadhi Hydropower Project Resumes Operation After Repairs
Kathmandu: The Rasuwagadhi Hydropower Project, which was damaged by the Lhendekhola flood that occurred on July 8, has resumed operation after repairs. At present,...
Nepal Electricity Authority Generates $943,600 from Bangladesh Power Trade
Kathmandu: The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has reportedly earned USD 940,000 this year by selling 40 megawatts of electricity to Bangladesh. Data obtained from...
