#Karnali Hydropower Project

[nepalenergyforum]

"Drilling Commences for Mugu Karnali Hydropower Project"

Mugu, June 9: The drilling work has been initiated for the Detailed Project Report (DPR) of the Upper Mugu Karnali Hydropower Project. According to geologist Surendra Timilsina, site engineer of the proposed project of Elevate Energy Pvt. Ltd., the drilling work has been started for a detailed study of the Upper Mugu Karnali Hydropower Project. The Upper Mugu Karnali Dam is a much-awaited project…

[kansainepalnews]

Decisions made in the Investment Board's meeting like this

#News #Hydropower #FinancialManagement The financial management related documents of the Upper Karnali Hydropower Project have been presented to the board for review. This significant step marks progress in the oversight and decision-making processes of the project. The Upper Karnali Hydropower Project is a crucial infrastructure initiative aimed at harnessing hydropower potential in the…

[newsriveting]

IREDA finalises JV agreement for 900 MW Upper Karnali Hydropower Project in Nepal

Representational image Team News Riveting New Delhi, January 17 Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA) has finalized a Joint Venture Agreement with SJVN Ltd., GMR Energy Ltd., and Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) for the development of the 900 MW Upper Karnali Hydro-electric Project in Nepal. The strategic initiative aims to strengthen regional energy security and accelerate…

[electronicsbuzz]

Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA) has signed an MoU with SJVN Ltd., GMR Energy Ltd., and their affiliates for the 900 MW Upper Karnali Hydropower Project in Nepal. The agreement, signed in New Delhi, aims to bolster regional energy security through renewable infrastructure development.

[nepalinews]

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[nepali-sansar-blog]

Nepal #DoED prepares to award survey license to Vidyut Utpadan Company for largest #hydropower project Mugu Karnali.

[nepal123]

IBN, MoE lock horns on dealing with hydel projects

Hydropower projects. Photo: THT Kathmandu, December 2 The widening rift between the Ministry of Energy (MoE) and Investment Board Nepal (IBN) caused by the overlaps in jurisdiction to take forward hydropower projects of over 500 megawatts is likely to affect the fate of the 680-megawatt Betan Karnali Hydroelectric Project, which is being initiated by the Employees Provident Fund (EPF). The MoE…

[nepalenergyforum]

Govt Advances Study for 5,763 Megawatt Growth

KATHMANDU, Feb 4: The government has advanced study of 20 hydropower projects for the generation of 5,763 megawatt of hydroelectricity. The Department of Electricity Development (DED) is carrying out a study of eight projects of 100 MW capacity each. Likewise, 12 other projects having capacity less than 100 megawatt are also being studied. If things go as planned, the government is preparing to…

[nepalenergyforum]

Future of Nepal-Bangladesh Power Trade Uncertain as India Corridor Raises Concerns

The fate of importing 500 megawatts (MW) of electricity from Nepal’s 900MW Upper Karnali Hydropower project is hanging in the balance as government is set to scrap the accord as it has decided to suspend all agreements under the Special Powers Act. Bangladesh also raised the geopolitical concerns as India had proposed using its 117-kilometre-long, 765kV high-voltage transmission corridor to…

[nepalenergyforum]

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 presence of local stakeholders on the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report of the project on Saturday, officials said that 681.2 megawatts of electricity would be produced from two sites. According to Jayaram Mishra, a forest and…

[nepalenergyforum]

IREDA Shares Fall as RBI Rejects Equity Investment in Nepal Hydro Project

Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency’s (IREDA) dropped 1.20% to Rs 147.90 after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) rejected the company’s request for equity investment in the 900 MW Upper Karnali Hydropower Project in Nepal. This decision was communicated to IREDA via a letter dated 7 March 2025. IREDA had sought the investment to fund the development and implementation of the hydroelectric…

[nepalenergyforum]

IREDA Finalizes Joint Venture for Hydropower Expansion in Nepal

State-owned Ireda has finalised a joint venture agreement with SJVN, GMR Energy and the Nepal Electricity Authority to set up a 900 megawatt hydropower project in Nepal. The agreement for the 900 MW Upper Karnali hydro-electric project was formalised in New Delhi on Thursday, in the presence of senior officials from Ireda, SJVN, and GMR Energy. In a statement on Thursday, Ireda said, “It has…

[nepalenergyforum]

Cabinet Grants Extension Only for Time Lost Due to Supreme Court’s Interim Order on Upper Karnali Project

Kathmandu — The government has extended the deadline for the 900 MW Upper Karnali Hydropower Project, which was awarded construction permission to the Indian company GMR (Gandhi Mallikarjun Rao), by 186 days. The Cabinet meeting on July 25 decided to grant only the 186 days lost due to an interim order issued by the Supreme Court after a case was filed regarding the financial management of Upper…

[nepalenergyforum]

Nepal’s Industrialists Challenge Energy Policies Amid Discussions of Transboundary Energy Transition

Industrialists in Nepal have expressed their concern over the implementation of demand-side management (DSM) by the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA). The DSM measures, which impose load shedding on industries, have spurred discontent within the Nepal Industrial Enterprises Association. During a recent meeting, industry representatives articulated their grievances, claiming that while they are…

[nepalenergyforum]

990MW power to be linked to grid in Karnali

Surkhet, Feb. 11: An agreement has been made to connect the electricity generated by three private sector hydropower projects in Karnali Province to the national transmission line. The electricity generated by these three private projects, totaling 990 megawatts, will be connected to the Karnali Corridor 330 kV transmission line, which will be constructed by the National Transmission Grid Company…

[nepalenergyforum]

VUCL Bypasses Investment Board and Regulatory Commission in Hydropower Project Investments

Kathmandu — It has been found that the Electricity Production Company (VUCL) did not inform the Investment Board and the Electricity Regulatory Commission while inviting expressions of interest for financial investment in the 1,902 MW Mugu Karnali and 454 MW Kimathanka Arun hydropower projects. Hydropower projects with a capacity of more than 200 MW fall under the jurisdiction of the Investment…