Tag: Projects

  • Nepal Prepares for Nepal Investment Summit 2024 to Boost Economy

    Nepal Prepares for Nepal Investment Summit 2024 to Boost Economy


    The Government of Nepal is gearing up for the highly anticipated Nepal Investment Summit 2024, set to kick off on April 28 in Kathmandu. This two-day event, themed ‘Emerging Nepal,’ aims to showcase 125 national-level projects across various sectors to attract investment and foster economic development in the country.

    Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, in discussions with development partners, emphasized the government’s unwavering commitment to creating a secure and conducive investment climate. The Investment Board of Nepal (IBN) has extended invitations to over 1,100 potential investors, with more than 100 projects identified as viable for display at the summit.

    Nepal boasts promising investment prospects in sectors such as clean energy, tourism, agro-processing, mining, information and communication technology (ICT), transportation, and manufacturing. Highlighted projects include the Nepal-China Friendly Industrial Park in Jhapa, the Upper Marsyangdi-2 Hydropower Project, grid-connected solar initiatives in Banke and Kapilvastu districts, and a potential agreement with Dabur Nepal for expanding production capacity.

    The estimated cost of the Nepal-China Friendly Industrial Park is $786 million, while the Upper Marsyangdi-2 Hydropower Project seeks $647 million in Chinese investment. Grid-connected solar projects and Dabur Nepal’s expansion plan also present significant investment opportunities, showcasing Nepal’s appeal to prospective investors.

    Despite past investment summits in 2017 and 2019 aimed at boosting Nepal’s attractiveness to investors, challenges remain in translating summit outcomes into tangible results. The government has undertaken pre-event activities abroad and streamlined preparations, but delays in amending relevant legislation persist, hindering progress towards creating a more investor-friendly regulatory environment.

    Pre-Seminar on Nepal Investment Summit held in Zhejiang Province of China -  Click Nepal

  • Radhi Sana Hydropower Project’s 4.4 MW Capacity Put on Hold Due to Flood Damage

    Radhi Sana Hydropower Project’s 4.4 MW Capacity Put on Hold Due to Flood Damage


    The Radhi Sana Hydropower Project, with a capacity of 4.4 MW and owned by Radhi Bidyut Company Limited (RADHI), has come to a halt due to flooding. The recent flood and landslide on Ashad 22 caused significant damage to the project’s headworks and head race pipe, resulting in the suspension of energy production.

    Located in the Lamjung district of the Gandaki Province in Nepal, the Radhi Sana Hydropower Project operates as a run-of-the-river (R-o-R) type project. It was designed with a 40% probability of exceedance (Q40). Although the project was scheduled for commercial operation by April 13, 2013, it faced delays and was finally commissioned on June 14, 2014, approximately a year later than the required commercial operation date (RCOD).

    Unfortunately, the recent flood has caused significant damage to the project’s infrastructure, leading to a temporary halt in energy generation. The company is likely assessing the extent of the damage and will need to undertake necessary repairs before resuming operations.

    The interruption in the Radhi Sana Hydropower Project’s functioning is a setback for the company, as it impacts their ability to contribute to the local energy grid and meet the region’s power demands. Efforts will now be focused on restoring the damaged components and ensuring the project can resume its operations as soon as possible, providing clean and sustainable energy to the area once again.

  • Avasar Equity Diversified Fund Invests in Two Hydropower Projects in Nepal’s Dolakha District

    Avasar Equity Diversified Fund Invests in Two Hydropower Projects in Nepal’s Dolakha District


    Avasar Equity Diversified Fund, Nepal’s first domestic Private Equity Fund registered with the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON), has recently entered into an investment agreement with Him Parbat Hydropower Limited. Under this agreement, the Fund will invest NPR 39.06 crore in the development of two Run-of-river hydropower projects in Dolakha District of Bagmati Province.

    The investment will be directed towards the Sagu Khola – 1 Hydropower Project, with a capacity of 5.5 MW, and the Sagu Khola Hydropower Project, with a capacity of 20 MW. Both projects have already concluded Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) on a take-or-pay basis. It is anticipated that the combined energy generation from these projects will amount to approximately 149 GWh per year.

    To connect the power generated by the projects to the national grid, a connection will be established through the Singati Substation. The projects have a target Commercial Operation Date set for Chaitra 29, 2081 (April 12, 2025).

    By providing financial support for these projects, the investment from Avasar Equity Diversified Fund aims to ensure their timely completion and contribute to Nepal’s commitment to clean and sustainable energy sources.

  • What Rawa Energy Development Prospective Investors Should Know

    What Rawa Energy Development Prospective Investors Should Know


     

    Rawa Energy Development Ltd is a public limited company that was founded as a private limited company on August 16, 2009 and later converted to a public limited company on June 28, 2019. It is promoted by businesspeople with extensive experience in hydropower and other sectors for the establishment of Hydroelectric Projects (HEP) in Nepal. In Khotang District, the company operates a 3 MW Upper Rawa Khola Small Hydropower Project (URKHP), which has been in commercial operation since September 20, 2020. The project is being built using the BOOT (Build, Own, Operate, and Transfer) model.