Tag: Hydropower Nepal
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...
Bheri-Babai Multipurpose Project Achieves 70% Physical Progress
KATHMANDU : Bheri-Babai Diversion Multipurpose Project has achieved 70 percent progress in construction of its physical infrastructure almost three years after the expiry of...
Ghunsa Khola Hydropower Project Moves Toward Construction as EPC Contract Award...
Kathmandu: The long-delayed Ghunsa Khola Hydropower Project, which had remained stalled for years in studies, promoter changes, and procurement procedures, has finally shown signs...
Rahughat 220 kV Switchyard Operational, 127.8 MW Connected to National Grid
Myagdi: A 220 kV switchyard constructed at Tilkenichaur in Raghuganga Rural Municipality–3, Myagdi, has come into operation. With the commissioning of the switchyard, 127.8...
Dangi Initiates Consensus Drive, Proposes Five-Member Panel for Leadership Selection
Kathmandu: As the 24th Annual General Meeting and 8th Convention of the Independent Power Producers' Association, Nepal (IPPAN) draws closer, efforts to elect the...
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...
Manang Moves Toward National Grid Linkage as 135 MW Marsyangdi Project...
Manang: The Himalayan district of Manang, which has so far depended on electricity generated from small hydropower projects, is set to be connected to...
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...
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...
