Tag: Ministry of Energy
Minister Kulman Ghising Holds Courtesy Meeting with German Ambassador
Kathmandu, 15 October 2025 – A courtesy meeting was held between Kulman Ghising, Nepal’s Minister of Energy, Water Resources & Irrigation, Physical Infrastructure &...
Government Raises EIA Thresholds for Solar Projects to Match Hydropower Standards
Kathmandu, October 12, 2025 — The Government of Nepal has eased environmental assessment requirements for solar photovoltaic (PV) projects, raising the threshold for mandatory...
Rivers Overflow, Destroy Embankments and Irrigation Structures in Multiple Districts
Kathmandu, Oct. 6: Due to the torrential rains on October 3 and 4, around 1,500 metres of embankments were washed away in various places...
Relief for Three Trillion in Private Electricity Investments: Survey Permits Extendable...
Kathmandu - The government has addressed the long-standing demand raised by private hydropower promoters through the amendment of the Electricity Act.
Through the ‘Some Nepal...
Obstacles in Land Acquisition and Headworks for Hydropower and Irrigation Development
Kathmandu — Land acquisition and the construction of ‘headworks’ have emerged as major issues in most of the national pride hydropower and irrigation projects....
Preparations Begin for 100 KW Wind Power Project in Gulmi
Gulmi, July 26: Preparation is afoot to start a feasibility study for the establishment of a 100-kilowatt wind energy project at Resunga Municipality-7 in...
IPPAN Unveils Power Summit 2025 to Boost Nepal’s Green Energy Future
Kathmandu, July 3, 2025 — The Independent Power Producers’ Association, Nepal (IPPAN), welcomed media representatives today at a press conference to announce the upcoming...
Minister Khadka Emphasizes Focus on Large-Scale Hydropower
Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Deepak Khadka has said the construction of large and reservoir-based hydropower projects is a priority for the...
Finance Minister’s ‘Take and Pay’ Provision Threatens Energy Sector: IPPAN
Independent power producers have alleged that the government is planning to include the 'Take and Pay PPA' provision in the budget without any...
Humla Karnali Cascade Project to Generate 681 MW of Electricity
Humla, June 15: Electricity will be generated at two different locations under the Humla Karnali Cascade Hydropower Project.
During a public hearing held in the...
