+
SJVN, CPSE enter pact for 679 MW hydroelectric project in Nepal
POWER & RENEWABLE ENERGY

SJVN, CPSE enter pact for 679 MW hydroelectric project in Nepal

Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited (SJVNL) and Investment Board of Nepal (IBN) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the execution of the 679 MW Lower Arun hydroelectric project (HEP) in Nepal.

With the support of the Ministry of Power, the Indian government, SJVN won the project against other neighbouring countries through International Competitive Bidding.

When the Ministry of Power and Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, R K Singh, visited Nepal in September 2019, convinced the Prime Minister of Nepal to allot SJVN a 679 MW Lower Arun Hydro-Electric Power.

The MoU was signed by the Chairman and Managing Director of SJVN, Nand Lal Sharma and IBN's Chief Executive Officer, Sushil Bhatta, in the presence of Nepal's Deputy Prime Minister, Bishnu Prasad Paudel, and Indian Ambassador to Nepal, Vinay Mohan Kwatra. Senior officials from the Government of Nepal and SJVN were also present. SJVN got the 679 MW Lower Arun HEP through ICB, involving major players.

The Arun-3 hydroelectric project is in the Sankhuwasabha and Nepal's Bhojpur Districts. The Arun HEP will have four Francis turbines, which will generate 2970 million units of electricity per year. It is to be completed within four years after the commencement of construction activities. The project has been given to SJVN Limited for 25 years on the Build Own Operate Transfer basis.

The Arun-3 HEP is the largest project in Nepal, with an investment of Rs 7,000 crore by India in Nepal. The power generated through this project will be evacuated to India by a 400 kV double circuit transmission line to Sitamarhi in Bihar, which is also being constructed by SJVN Arun-3 Power Development Co Pvt Ltd (SAPDC).

Image Source


Also read: NHPC, JKSPDC form JV for 850 MW Ratle hydroelectric project

Also read: Baihetan hydropower plant units in China are now operational

Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited (SJVNL) and Investment Board of Nepal (IBN) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the execution of the 679 MW Lower Arun hydroelectric project (HEP) in Nepal. With the support of the Ministry of Power, the Indian government, SJVN won the project against other neighbouring countries through International Competitive Bidding. When the Ministry of Power and Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, R K Singh, visited Nepal in September 2019, convinced the Prime Minister of Nepal to allot SJVN a 679 MW Lower Arun Hydro-Electric Power. The MoU was signed by the Chairman and Managing Director of SJVN, Nand Lal Sharma and IBN's Chief Executive Officer, Sushil Bhatta, in the presence of Nepal's Deputy Prime Minister, Bishnu Prasad Paudel, and Indian Ambassador to Nepal, Vinay Mohan Kwatra. Senior officials from the Government of Nepal and SJVN were also present. SJVN got the 679 MW Lower Arun HEP through ICB, involving major players. The Arun-3 hydroelectric project is in the Sankhuwasabha and Nepal's Bhojpur Districts. The Arun HEP will have four Francis turbines, which will generate 2970 million units of electricity per year. It is to be completed within four years after the commencement of construction activities. The project has been given to SJVN Limited for 25 years on the Build Own Operate Transfer basis. The Arun-3 HEP is the largest project in Nepal, with an investment of Rs 7,000 crore by India in Nepal. The power generated through this project will be evacuated to India by a 400 kV double circuit transmission line to Sitamarhi in Bihar, which is also being constructed by SJVN Arun-3 Power Development Co Pvt Ltd (SAPDC). Image Source Also read: NHPC, JKSPDC form JV for 850 MW Ratle hydroelectric project Also read: Baihetan hydropower plant units in China are now operational

Next Story
Real Estate

MoHUA Sanctions 1.47 Lakh Additional Houses Under PMAY-U 2.0

In a major push towards the Government’s Housing for All mission, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has approved 1,46,582 additional pucca houses under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban 2.0 (PMAY-U 2.0) for 14 States/UTs, bringing total sanctions under the revamped scheme to 8.56 lakh.The decision came during the fourth meeting of the Central Sanctioning and Monitoring Committee (CSMC), chaired by Srinivas Katikithala, Secretary, MoHUA, at the Ministry’s Kasturba Gandhi Marg office. Senior officials, State Principal Secretaries, and PMAY-U Mission Directors participated ..

Next Story
Real Estate

Piyush Goyal Inaugurates Expanded ISA Building at Intellectual Property Office

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, today inaugurated the newly expanded International Searching Authority (ISA) building at the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) in Dwarka, New Delhi, marking a major step forward in India’s intellectual property ecosystem.Addressing the gathering, Goyal highlighted that innovation has been central to India’s heritage for centuries, citing the engineering brilliance of the Konark Temple as a historic example. He emphasised that innovation is not just intellectual property but a symbol of sovereignty, and a key driver in India’s journe..

Next Story
Real Estate

SIEGER Boosts Automation in Mumbai Realty

SIEGER, a leading automation solutions provider, is expanding its advanced manufacturing capabilities to meet the surging demand for precision, high-speed automation in Mumbai’s rapidly growing real estate sector.Operating from a 21,000 m² advanced production hub in Coimbatore—part of a 40,000 m² integrated campus—SIEGER offers complete solutions from design and prototyping to manufacturing and deployment. The fully digitalised facility features CNC machining, QR-coded component tracking, conveyorized powder coating, and a Government of India–certified R&D centre, ensuring unmatc..

Advertisement

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get daily newsletters around different themes from Construction world.

STAY CONNECTED

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Talk to us?