India renews export approvals for four Nepali hydropower projects
Summary
India has renewed export approvals for four Nepali hydropower projects, allowing Nepal to sell 98 MW of electricity across the border. Flood damage in the Bhotekoshi river basin has also halted some exports to Bangladesh and disrupted generation at several projects.
Key Points
- India renewed export approvals for the Upper Chameliya, Seti river, Upper Tadi Khola and Upper Dordi A hydropower projects.
- The approvals were important to keep Nepal’s monsoon electricity exports to India running without disruption.
- Floods in the Bhotekoshi river damaged the Trishuli, Chilime and Devighat projects, halting exports to Bangladesh and affecting generation capacity.
- Nepal remains dependent on annual Indian approval for both electricity imports and exports.
