Tag: Nepal
IPPAN, Indian Ambassador Discuss Nepal-India Power Trade and Hydropower Cooperation
Kathmandu. A meeting was held between the Indian Ambassador to Nepal, Naveen Srivastava, and the new executive committee of the Independent Power Producers' Association,...
13th Nepal–India Energy Joint Working Group Meeting Begins in Pokhara
Kathmandu/Pokhara: The 13th meeting of the Nepal-India Joint Working Group (JWG) at the joint secretary level on the energy sector is set to begin...
EU Launches €5 Million Project to Expand Energy Connectivity in South...
Kathmandu — A regional project worth €5 million has been launched with financial support from the European Union (EU) to promote cross-border electricity trade...
Energy Ministry Launches 24/7 Hotline Campaign to Curb Frequent Power Outages
Kathmandu: The Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation has launched a special monitoring and rapid response campaign to address the frequent, unplanned power...
Companies Act Amendment Proposal Protects Public Investors, Raises Questions Over Promoter...
Kathmandu – A proposed amendment to the Companies Act has sparked mixed reactions in Nepal's hydropower sector after introducing a provision that would allow...
Regional Climate Finance Initiative to Benefit Vulnerable Communities in Nepal
Kathmandu: A new initiative has been launched to improve the livelihoods of marginalized communities in Nepal that are highly vulnerable to climate change.
Under the...
NEA receives 18 EOIs for first-ever private participation in transmission sector
Kathmandu — The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has, for the first time, received expressions of interest (EOIs) from the private sector to participate in...
Dhirghayu Kumar Shrestha Highlights Forest Bottlenecks in Energy Sector Development
Kathmandu — Acting Managing Director of the Nepal Electricity Authority, Dhirghayu Kumar Shrestha, has said he is positive about allowing the private sector to...
PM Shah Says Grid Capacity Must Expand Before Nepal Embraces Electric...
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Balendra Shah has said that Nepal is not yet in a position to fully transition into an electric era.
Responding to questions...
Nepal’s Electricity Access Reaches 99.1%, Power Exports Drive Strong Energy Growth
Kathmandu: Nepal has achieved significant progress in the energy sector this year. Currently, 99.1% of the population has access to electricity, which the government...












