Tag: Nepal energy sector
Government Prioritizes Reservoir Hydropower, Citing Kulekhani as Role Model
Kathmandu: Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Biraj Bhakta Shrestha has said that Nepal will now move forward with reservoir-based hydropower projects as...
Audit Report Flags Missing Electricity Revenue from Rani Jamara Irrigation Project
Kathmandu: The Office of the Auditor General has suggested that the government make necessary arrangements after finding that there is no clear accounting of...
Uttarganga 828 MW Reservoir Hydropower Project Moves Into Construction Phase After...
Kathmandu — The long-awaited 828 MW “Uttarganga Reservoir Hydropower Project,” which will be built in the Dhorpatan area of Baglung, has moved forward into...
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...
IPPAN Proposes Special Incentives for Hydropower Sector Through Sunset Law
Kathmandu: The Independent Power Producers’ Association Nepal has urged the government to provide special incentives, tax exemptions, and policy facilitation to the private hydropower...
Energy Minister Directs Faster Expansion of Transmission Infrastructure
Kathmandu: Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Biraj Bhakta Shrestha has said that the situation in which generated electricity goes to waste due...
Bhlon Panel Targets PPA Reform, Investment Security Through ‘IPPAN Vision 2029
Kathmandu: Election activities for the new leadership of the Independent Power Producers’ Association Nepal (IPPAN) have intensified. As the new leadership is set to...
Government Pushes Private Sector Engagement in Energy Infrastructure and Trade
Kathmandu: The government has introduced a policy aimed at expanding energy production, consumption, and trade while accelerating domestic electricity consumption and industrial development. The...
NEA’s Solar PPA Framework Faces Backlash Over Application Timeline
Kathmandu: The power purchase agreement (PPA) process initiated by the Nepal Electricity Authority for the development of solar energy projects under local government investment...
IPPAN Vice President Dangi Pledges “Golden Era” for Nepal’s Energy Sector,...
Kathmandu: Independent Power Producers’ Association, Nepal (IPPAN) Senior Vice President Mohan Kumar Dangi has pledged to make IPPAN’s upcoming tenure a “golden era.” Dangi,...
