NOC to relocate Bhairahawa Bhalwari depot, DPR ready at Rs 5.75 billion
Summary
Nepal Oil Corporation plans to relocate its fuel depot from Bhalwari, Bhairahawa to Rohini and Omsatiya due to space and safety issues, with a new facility costing Rs 5.75 billion ready for construction.
Key Points
- Nepal Oil Corporation is relocating its fuel depot from Bhalwari, Bhairahawa to Rohini and Omsatiya rural municipalities in Rupandehi district.
- A detailed project report valued at Rs 5.75 billion has been prepared for the new modern and fully automated depot.
- The new depot will significantly increase fuel storage capacity to meet one month’s petroleum demand of Lumbini Province.
- Land acquisition and preparatory works, including land leveling and retaining walls, are underway for the new depot site.
