Tag: Nepal energy sector
Transmission Lines Above 220 kV to Be Recognized as Transformative Projects
Kathmandu — The government has proposed classifying transmission line and substation projects with a capacity of 220 kV or above as nationally transformative projects.
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DoED Defines Royalty Distribution Model for Hydropower Projects
Kathmandu: The government has clarified the basis and framework for the distribution of royalties generated from hydropower projects and has urged relevant agencies and...
Marsyangdi Corridor 220 kV Transmission Line Blockade Lifted After 12 Years
Lamjung — The long-standing obstruction to the Lamjung section of the under-construction Marsyangdi Corridor 220 kV National Transmission Line has been resolved after nearly...
Former ERC Chairman Dilli Bahadur Singh Honored with Urja Jyoti Award
Kathmandu: Former Chairman of the Electricity Regulatory Commission, Dilli Bahadur Singh, has been honored with this year's Urja Jyoti Award. The award was presented...
Government urged to cancel inactive hydropower licenses, push major policy reforms...
Kathmandu: A high-level committee formed to review hydropower project licenses issued by the Department of Electricity Development (DoED) has recommended that the government initiate...
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...
Tanahun Hydropower Main Dam Construction Reaches 50% Completion
Damauli — Construction of the main dam of the under-construction Tanahu Hydropower Project in Rishing Rural Municipality of Tanahun district has gained momentum.
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Energy and irrigation push drives Nepal’s growth strategy in new budget
Kathmandu: Through the upcoming fiscal year budget, the government has positioned the energy, water resources, and irrigation sector as a key engine of economic...
IPPAN Urges Forest Minister to Reopen Five Hydropower Projects Halted by...
Kathmandu: The Independent Power Producers’ Association, Nepal (IPPAN) has called on Minister for Forests Gita Chaudhary to intervene after Langtang National Park directed a...
Fin Electro-Tech 2026 to Showcase New Electrical Technologies in Kathmandu
Kathmandu — An international electrical exhibition titled “Fin Electro-Tech 2026,” aimed at bringing together Nepal’s energy, electrical infrastructure, and smart technology sectors under one...
