Tag: Energy Sector
Election Manifestos of Major Political Parties: Energy Sector in Special Priority
Kathmandu - As the upcoming elections approach, major political parties have placed the energy sector as a shared priority. Concluding that energy is the...
Gezhouba-Led 270MW Bheri-1 Hydropower Project Receives EIA Approval
Kathmandu — A 270-megawatt Bheri-1 Hydropower Project is set to be constructed in Jajarkot and Rukum West districts of Karnali Province.
The Environmental Impact Assessment...
Infrastructure and Energy Sector Progress Disappointing: Zero Implementation in 20 Points
Kathmandu. The Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI), with a focus on infrastructure and energy development, has successfully concluded its flagship initiative, the “CNI Budget...
Super Khudi Hydropower to Launch IPO from February 16
Kathmandu: Super Khudi Hydropower Limited has announced that it will issue its IPO for the general public starting from February 16. After completing the...
IPPAN Urges Removal of 20% Financial Progress Requirement for Rights Share...
Kathmandu: The Independent Power Producers’ Association, Nepal (IPPAN) has demanded the removal of the provision that requires documents confirming at least 20% financial progress...
NEA Signs PPAs for 750 MW Solar Power, Awards 15 Projects...
KATHMANDU, Feb 4: The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has signed power purchase agreements (PPAs) for 750 megawatts of solar electricity under its plan to...
Mewa Khola prepares for trial generation after completing internal testing
Kathmandu. The 50-megawatt Mewa Khola Hydropower Project, completed on the Mewa Khola in Taplejung, has finished its internal testing and is now preparing for...
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...
