Tag: Energy Sector
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...
Kohalpur–Surkhet Transmission Line Nears Completion, Low-Voltage Issue to End
Kathmandu: Construction of the long-awaited Kohalpur–Surkhet 132 kV electricity transmission line has entered its final phase. The project has gained momentum, with preparations underway...
ERC Drafts Directive to Attract Investment in Reservoir-Based Hydropower
Kathmandu: The Electricity Regulatory Commission (ERC) has proposed determining the electricity purchase and sale rates (PPA) for hydropower projects with reservoirs at different rates,...
NEA MD Shakya Inspects Flood-Damaged Rasuwagadhi Hydropower Project
Kathmandu: Managing Director of the Nepal Electricity Authority, Hitendra Dev Shakya, has conducted an on-site inspection to review the latest progress of the 111-megawatt...
