Tag: Hydropower

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...

Budhigandaki 1,200 MW Hydropower Project Enters Preparation Phase

The long-awaited Budhigandaki Reservoir Hydropower Project, with a capacity of 1,200 megawatts, has entered the preparation phase. Sources have indicated that the project’s investment...

74 Percent of Arun-3 Completed, Preparations Underway to Extend COD

Kathmandu. The physical progress on the power generation side of the under-construction 900-megawatt Arun–3 Hydropower Project in Sankhuwasabha has reached 74.61 percent. The project’s...

Major Boost to Bhutan’s Energy Sector: World Bank Funds Dorjilung Project

The World Bank Group has announced a package of USD 815 million for the construction of Bhutan’s largest hydropower project, the Dorjilung Hydropower Project....

EIA Process Begins for 328-MW Bharbung Hydropower Project in Dolpa

Kathmandu. In Dolpa, which has recently been considered lagging behind in development and prosperity, a 328-megawatt Bharbung Hydropower Project is set to be constructed....

Political Unity Paves Way for Marsyangdi Besi Hydropower Development

Kathmandu. All political parties in Lamjung district have reached an agreement on the construction of the 50-megawatt Marsyangdi Besi Hydropower Project. Earlier, there had...

Electricity Trading and Transmission Need Private Sector Participation: Experts

Kathmandu: Stakeholders have emphasized that for the sustainable development of the hydropower sector, the private sector should be involved not only in power generation...

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...

Kulman Ghising Delivers Major Breakthrough in 115 Days: Budhi Gandaki Investment...

Kathmandu - Former Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Kulman Ghising has said that decisive progress has been made on the investment framework...

Nepal Electricity Authority Plans 200 MW Imports in Dry Season and...

Kathmandu: The Board of Directors of the Nepal Electricity Authority has made important decisions to move forward with electricity imports and exports with India...

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