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Nepal to export 550MW more electricity to India under new agreement

From Kathmandu Post · () English

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  • Nepal and India agreed to increase electricity trade capacity through existing transmission lines.
  • The decision, made at a joint steering committee meeting, will raise export capacity to 1,650 MW and import capacity to 1,400 MW.
  • New transmission lines are also planned to further boost cross-border power trade and hydropower development.

Nepal and India have significantly boosted their electricity trade capacity, agreeing to increase power flow through key transmission lines. The decision, reached at the 13th meeting of the Nepal-India Joint Steering Committee in Pokhara, will raise the combined export capacity to 1,650 MW and import capacity to 1,400 MW.

This expansion builds upon the existing 1,000 MW import-export capacity via the Dhalkebar-Muzaffarpur 400 kV transmission line. The agreement follows a study by the Joint Technical Team, which recommended the increase to the secretary-level committee. The Joint Technical Team has been instrumental since its 2014 establishment in developing a long-term power transmission plan up to 2035.

Discussions also covered new cross-border projects. The Detailed Project Report for the Chameliya-Jauljibi 220 kV transmission line was approved, with completion targeted for December 2028. Furthermore, both nations agreed to proceed with constructing the 400 kV Inaruwa-Purnea and Dododhara-Bareilly lines, which will be developed under a joint investment framework using Special Purpose Vehicles.

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