Construction of Karnali fuel depot gains momentum
Summary
Construction of the fuel storage depot in Karnali Province has reached 45 percent, with the project expected to start operating by mid-2027. Once completed, the depot in Surkhet will reduce fuel shortages and allow direct imports from Lucknow, India.
Key Points
- The Karnali Provincial Office of Nepal Oil Corporation says 45 percent of the depot’s physical construction has been completed in Surkhet.
- The Rs. 180 million project is being built by NC Recon JV, Kavre, and is expected to be completed by mid-March 2027.
- The depot will store 280,000 litres of diesel and 140,000 litres of petrol, helping supply remote districts in Karnali for up to seven days.
- Once operational, the corporation plans to import fuel directly from Lucknow, India, instead of routing supplies through Nepalgunj.
