Tag: production

Iwa Khola Hydropower Project Faces Disruption in Commercial Electricity Production Due to Flood Damage

The Iwa Khola Hydropower Project, with a capacity of 9.9 MW and operated by Ridi Power Company Limited (RIDI), is currently facing disruptions in its commercial electricity production. The interruption is a result of damages caused by recent floods in the area.

RIDI released a press statement informing that both units of the Iwa Khola Hydropower Project have ceased commercial electricity production since Ashad 1st, 2080, due to the flood-induced damages. The floodwaters have caused significant harm to the project’s headworks, headrace pipe, equipment at the powerhouse, and other infrastructure.

This incident is part of a larger issue affecting several hydropower projects in Nepal. According to the Independent Power Producers’ Association – Nepal (IPPAN), a total of 13 hydropower projects, including the Iwa Khola Hydropower Project, have suffered damages during the floods on Ashad 1st and 2nd. These affected projects collectively have a capacity of 150 MW.

The damages inflicted by the floods have resulted in a setback for the operation of the Iwa Khola Hydropower Project and other affected projects. Efforts will be required to repair and restore the damaged infrastructure before the resumption of commercial electricity production can take place.

June 22, 2023
Liberty Energy Company Limited Reports Net Loss in Q3

Liberty Energy Company Limited (LEC) has released its third-quarter report for the fiscal year 2079/80, revealing a net loss of Rs. 7.99 crores. In the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal year, the company had incurred a loss of Rs. 1.99 crores.

The financial expense for LEC amounted to Rs. 14.17 crores, which the company attributed to various force majeure events occurring during the construction period. These events have adversely affected the company’s profitability.

On the positive side, LEC generated revenue of Rs. 13.11 crores from the sale of electricity. Additionally, the company’s administrative and other operating expenses have significantly decreased by 65.23%, reducing to Rs. 57.05 lakhs up to the third quarter of the current fiscal year.

LEC maintains a paid-up capital of Rs. 1.50 Arba. However, the company’s financial performance is reflected in its negative earnings per share (EPS) ratio of -5.33 and a below-average net worth per share of Rs. 83.03.

At the end of the third quarter of FY 2079/2080, the closing price of LEC’s shares stood at Rs. 270.

The Upper Dordi “A” Hydropower Project, owned by LEC and located in Lamjung district, has been in continuous operation during the third quarter. As per the implementation of Nepal Financial Reporting Standards (NFRS), all overhead costs not directly attributable to the project or its construction have been transferred to the profit or loss account, resulting in a negative EPS. The commercial operation of the project began in Mangsir, 2079.

LEC has also completed the feasibility study and Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) for other projects, namely the Badigad Khola Hydropower Project (24.6 MW) in Baglung and the Lodo Hydropower Project (1.6 MW) in Lamjung. The company has applied for the generation license at the Department of Electricity Development (DOED) for these projects.

During the 13th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on Baisakh 25, 2080, under the leadership of Mr. Kush Kumar Joshi, the chairman of the company, LEC’s proposal to issue 50% of right shares worth Rs. 75 crores to existing shareholders was approved.

May 19, 2023
SAHAS Urja Limited Reports Reduced Net Profit in Q3

Sahas Urja Limited (SAHAS) has released its revised third-quarter report for the fiscal year 2079/80. The company’s net profit for this quarter has decreased to Rs. 26.51 crores compared to Rs. 58.13 crores in the same quarter of the previous fiscal year.

SAHAS has generated revenue of Rs. 21.80 crores from the sale of electricity. However, the company has experienced a significant increase in administrative expenses, reaching Rs. 1.67 crores by the end of the third quarter. Additionally, finance expenses for the company amounted to Rs. 14.71 crores during Q3 of FY 079/80.

The paid-up capital of SAHAS is Rs. 3.50 Arba, and it has Rs. 2.36 Arba in reserves and accumulated profit. The company’s earnings per share (EPS) ratio is Rs. 10.10, and the net worth per share is Rs. 167.53. The quarter-end price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio for SAHAS is 69.03 times. At the end of the third quarter, the company’s closing stock price was Rs. 518.

SAHAS has completed the construction and testing of the 83 MW Solukhola (Dudhkoshi) Hydropower project in Solukhumbu. The commercial production of electricity from this project began on 2079/11/17. The company has billed the Nepal Electricity Authority for the electricity sales, and the payments are currently being made by NEA.

According to the management analysis of SAHAS, the other income mentioned in the financial statement is not real, as it is generated by applying the principles of IFRIC 12: Service Concession Arrangement based on the NFRS system.

May 19, 2023
Is Pi Coin / Pi Network the next huge thing in Crypto World?

Please note that Cryptocurrency transaction and mining is illegal in Nepal as per the notice issued by Nepal Rastra bank. This article is only for information purposes.

Money has evolved and changed shape over time. Today, digital currencies are best suited to the needs of the digital world. Digital currencies are focused on decentralising the currency in order to facilitate private transactions. Cryptocurrency is a decentralised digital money that can be used to transfer assets from person to person. They are not governed by banks or other central agencies. All of these coins are digital and have no physical existence. Cryptocurrencies can be purchased on exchanges and kept in wallets, exchange wallets, or physical storage discs. They are also spread throughout the network, so that even if one component fails, no data is lost. Pi coin is also the first and only cryptocurrency that can be mined on your phone.

Pi Network

The “Pi Network” is an intelligent network that enables users to earn Pi cryptocurrency from any mobile device. Three Stanford students launched a beta version of the app in March 2019. And two of them have doctorates. They want to build a digital currency that is secure, unchangeable, non-counterfeitable, and interoperable. They intend to accomplish this through the use of distributed ledger technology and the stellar consensus mechanism.

What distinguishes it from other cryptocurrencies?

One of the primary differences between Pi Network and other blockchains is that rewards are distributed on a daily basis. They are not paid out per block and are distributed around the network, so as long as you interact with the network, you will receive a reward at the end of the day. The white paper goes with the availability of free transactions in relation to network congestion. When the network becomes overcrowded, miners will be able to sort through transactions using a fee system, with greater fees being handled with first and everyone else having to wait based on the amount of fee they want to pay.

There is currently no fixed supply, and the overall amount is uncertain. The overall supply will be determined after the initiative is officially launched. The tokens that individuals are earning right now serve as a faucet and are a visual representation of tokens that will be created in the Genesis block when the main net goes live.

The Pi network is fast growing, with over 800,000 active users as of right now. For all we know, it could be the next big thing. Because it is free to join, there is nothing to lose by downloading the app. However, it is strongly advised that you conduct preliminary research before proceeding. For additional information, follow the Pi network on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

January 3, 2023