Nepal resumes power exports to Bangladesh after flood disruption
Summary
Nepal has resumed exporting 40 megawatts of electricity to Bangladesh through India after flood damage disrupted supplies from key hydropower plants. The NEA says revised approvals for other plants have restored the power flow and helped boost export earnings to India as well.
Key Points
- Nepal resumed 40 megawatts of electricity exports to Bangladesh on Friday evening after flood damage disrupted earlier supplies.
- India’s Central Electricity Authority approved electricity from the Solu Khola and Kabeli B1 hydropower plants for Bangladesh, replacing the damaged Trishuli and Chilime plants.
- NEA says electricity exports to India earned Rs5.925 billion between mid-September and mid-October, despite flood-related shutdowns at several projects.
- The NEA and Bangladesh Power Development Board have a five-year agreement to supply 40 megawatts seasonally from June 15 to November 15.
