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Energy Demand : 60092 MWh
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Private Sector : 0 MW
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DoED Evaluating 19 Hydropower Projects, Including 9 Storage-Based Schemes

MCC projects install 46 transmission towers under New Butwal Substation

Hydropower group jumps 103.28 points as NEPSE rises 41.70 points

NEA Sets Criteria to Extend Hydropower Project Deadlines

India Launches First Hydrogen-Powered Train, Enters Global Green Rail Club

22 Power Firms Honored for Adding 510 MW to National Grid

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DoED Evaluating 19 Hydropower Projects, Including 9 Storage-Based Schemes

21 July, 2026

KATHMANDU; The Department of Electricity Development (DoED) has been studying feasibility and detailed studies of 19 hydropower projects of 5,089.02 MW that include nine storage projects. The projects that are of run-of-river (ROR), partial reservoir (PROR) and reservoir (storage) types ar...}

MCC projects install 46 transmission towers under New Butwal Substation

21 July, 2026

KATHMANDU; A total of 46 transmission towers under the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Nepal Compact have been installed along the New Butwal Substation and Nepal–India border transmission line section. According to a public statement issued by Millennium Challenge Account (MCA)...}

Hydropower group jumps 103.28 points as NEPSE rises 41.70 points

20 July, 2026

KATHMANDU; The hydropower group led gains in the secondary market on Monday, surging 103.28 points as the benchmark Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index climbed 41.70 points, or 1.55 percent. The market continued its rebound after a prolonged slump, extending the momentum that began on Fr...}

NEA Sets Criteria to Extend Hydropower Project Deadlines

19 July, 2026

Kathmandu: The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has approved guidelines to extend the Required Commercial Operation Date (RCOD) for under-construction hydropower projects that have missed their commissioning deadlines despite signing Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). The NEA Board of Direct...}

India Launches First Hydrogen-Powered Train, Enters Global Green Rail Club

19 July, 2026

KATHMANDU; India has officially launched its first hydrogen-powered train, marking a major milestone in the country’s transition toward cleaner and greener transportation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the hydrogen fuel cell train on Friday, placing India among a select group of...}

22 Power Firms Honored for Adding 510 MW to National Grid

17 July, 2026

KATHMANDU; The Department of Electricity Development (DoED) has honored the promoter companies of 22 power projects—including 20 hydropower and two solar projects—that commenced commercial electricity generation during the fiscal year 2025/26. The recognition was presented during a sp...}

Hydropower Group Loses Nearly 6% of Market Value in NEPSE During FY 2025/26

17 July, 2026

KATHMANDU; Hydropower companies listed on the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) lost nearly 6 percent of their market value during the fiscal year 2025/26, reflecting weakening investor confidence and the adverse impact of natural disasters on the sector. The NEPSE Hydropower Index declined by 5.8 per...}

Nepal Moves Toward Hydrogen Mobility; Govt Begins Consultation Process

16 July, 2026

KATHMANDU; The government, aiming to expedite the operation of hydrogen fuel backed vehicles in the domestic market, has sought suggestions from stakeholders on the issue. Issuing a public notice on Wednesday, the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MoID) requested the stakeholders including...}

India Agrees to Allow Nepal to Export up to 1,650 MW of Electricity

16 July, 2026

KATHMANDU; India has agreed to allow Nepal to export up to 1,650 MW of electricity to the Indian market following key decisions made during the 13th Nepal-India Energy Secretary-level Joint Steering Committee (JSC) meeting held in Pokhara on Wednesday. The agreement follows recommendations made b...}

Nepal-India Agree to Expedite Cross-border Transmission Projects to Boost Energy Trade

15 July, 2026

KATHMANDU; Nepal and India have agreed to accelerate the study, construction and capacity enhancement of key cross-border transmission infrastructure to strengthen bilateral energy cooperation and facilitate growing electricity trade. The agreement was reached during the 13th meeting of the...}