18-km cross-border transmission line under MCC completed
Summary
MCA-Nepal has completed the 18-km Nepal-side section of a cross-border transmission line linking New Butwal Substation to the Nepal–India border. The project is part of the MCC Nepal Compact and is aimed at strengthening Nepal’s power infrastructure and cross-border electricity connectivity.
Key Points
- MCA-Nepal completed the 18 km section of the cross-border transmission line from the 400 kV New Butwal Substation to the Nepal–India border.
- Officials said the project was accelerated at the request of the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation and finished on time.
- The line is part of MCA-Nepal’s Electricity Transmission Project, which includes 315 km of high-voltage transmission lines and three substations.
- The project is expected to improve electricity reliability, support energy security, and boost cross-border power trade between Nepal and India.
