Tag: hydropower investment
IPPAN Welcomes Budget’s Energy Reforms, Calls for Effective Implementation and Policy...
Kathmandu – The Independent Power Producers’ Association, Nepal (IPPAN) has stated that the budget for fiscal year 2026/27, has created a positive foundation for...
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...
5% VAT on Electricity Sales Seen to Lower Hydropower Costs, Boost...
Kathmandu: The government’s announcement in the upcoming fiscal year’s budget to impose a 5 percent VAT on electricity sales has generated optimism among energy...
Government Opens Early IPO Window to Boost Reservoir Hydropower Projects
KATHMANDU, May 29: The government has unveiled a set of incentives aimed at accelerating investment in reservoir-based hydropower, offering developers an unusual early advantage:...
NEA to Be Divided into Three Agencies Under Budget 2026/27
Kathmandu, May 29: The Government has decided to divide the scope of work of the state-owned Nepal Electricity Authority into three different agencies.
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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...
Chilime Awaits PPA, Financial Closure for New Hydropower Ventures
Kathmandu — Chilime Hydropower Company Limited, one of Nepal’s leading hydropower developers, is preparing to further expand its generation capacity by launching the construction...
Nepal Supreme Court Orders Higher Free Electricity Share from Phukot Karnali...
Nepal’s Supreme Court has directed the government to increase the proportion of free electricity Nepal would receive from the 480 MW Phukot Karnali Hydropower...
Government to Expand Private Sector Role in Energy Production and Trade
Kathmandu, The government has announced plans to ensure greater participation of the private sector in electricity generation, transmission, distribution, and energy trade as part...
Rasuwa Emerging as Nepal’s ‘Energy Capital’ With 365 MW Hydropower Generation
Kathmandu: Rasuwa district, which is emerging as a major hub for hydropower development, currently has nine nationally significant hydropower projects generating electricity. According to...
