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Message from the Minister
Message from the Secretary
Board of Directors
Organisation Structure
Deputy Managing Directors
Managing Director's Report
Generation Directorate
Transmission Directorate

Distribution and Consumer Services Directorate

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Engineering Services Directorate
Project Management Directorate

NEA's Subsidiary & Associate Companies
Central Activities

Administrative Directorate

Finance Directorate

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Head Office: Durbar Marg, Kathmandu, Nepal
Phone: +977-1-4153007/4153013, Fax: +977-1-4153009
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Appendix

Statistic & Schematics

Financial Dashboard

Electricity Tariff

Electricity Generation Power Plants and Projects
Generation Related Statistics and Performance Factors
Status of IPP'S and NEA Subsidiary Company Projects
Status of High Voltage Transmission Line Projects
Status of High Voltage Grid Substations

Distribution System Data

Power Development Map of Nepal

Integrated Nepal Power System (INPS)

Front Cover Photo : Tingla 132/33 kV (30 MVA) Substation

Back Cover Photo : Marsyangdi-Kathmandu 220 kV Transmission Line

NEPAL ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY

Head Office: Durbar Marg, Kathmandu, Nepal
Phone: +977-1-4153007/4153013, Fax: +977-1-4153009
Email: neamd@nea.org.np

Website: www.nea.org.np

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MINISTER ;
Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation

Singha Durhar, Kathmandu, Nepal
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Message from the Minister

It gives me immense pleasure to note that Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) is celebrating the 37
anniversary of its creation. On this auspicious occasion,। extend my greetings and congratulations
to the entire team of NEA for the continuous contribution towards the development of power
sector in the country.

NEA was established in the year of 1985 with the responsibility of generation, transmission and
distribution of electricity across the country. It has been setting out all its plans and programs in line
with the policies of the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation. As a result of continued
collaboration and coordination with the Ministry, NEA has been able to fulfill the public wish of
reliable power supply at its best over the years. This has helped NEA to be viewed in high esteem in
the public sector domain.

The past year is marked with the record addition of 735 MW of power in the Integrated Power
System of Nepal with the successful commercial operation of Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower Project,
a national pride project developed by NEA Subsidiary. With this, the installed capacity in the country
has reached to 2,190 MW. However, because of dominance of RoR projects in the system, we still
need to wait for few more years to become self-reliant in electricity.

Another major milestone achieved by NEA in the year is the enhancement in electricity trading with
India. Following the concurrence from the Government of India, NEA has been exporting up to 364
MW power from six hydropower projects to India in the Day Ahead Market of Indian Energy Exchange
This will decrease the country's trade deficit with India and at the same time, help to manage the
seasonal surplus energy till our domestic demand increases significantly. The Joint Vision Statement
in the Power Sector Cooperation issued during the visit of the Rt. Honorable Prime Minister of Nepal
to India, will open further avenues of cooperation in the cross border electricity trade including grid
connectivity infrastructures and adequate market.। am delighted to recall that, in the past year, we started providing free energy to consumers
consuming less than 20 units of electricity in a month. Similarly, electricity for irrigation users is
being provided at a much reduced rate, whereas the domestic tariffs also has been adjusted to
encourage increase in electricity consumption.। appreciate that NEA still could achieve much better
financial situation with the improved performance and operational efficiency.

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NEA has to play a major role in meeting the GoN's target of providing access to electricity to
the entire population within a couple of years. In addition, the priority shall remain in increasing
domestic electricity consumption by providing reliable, quality and affordable electricity to all
categories of consumers. For this purpose, NEA is required to put immense efforts in strengthening
the transmission and distribution facilities in coming days with the optimum use of expertise and
technology blended with adequate investment.। believe that NEA would be able to catch the opportunities and meet the challenges in the days
ahead with its relentless dedication and renewed commitment towards the services it has been
providing to the nation.। once again congratulate the entire NEA management and all staff for
successfully adding another year of services of excellence and wish for every success in the coming
years.

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Message from the Secretary। feel honored and privileged to congratulate the entire family of Nepal Electricity Authority on the
auspicious occasion of its 37 anniversary. As a predominant player in the country's power sector,
NEA has continued to perform a crucial role in energizing the industrial growth and socio-economic
development of the country. NEA has continued to serve as a medium in order to meet GoN's
obligation of supply of electricity to the general people and the industries of the country despite
many challenges on its way.

NEA is moving forward to supply the regular, reliable and affordable electricity to its consumers, also
maintaining the financial health. Even during the recent global energy crisis following the situations
of Russia-Ukraine conflict, which has affected our neighboring countries severely, NEA has been
able to meet the power demand of it's consumers.। appreciate NEA's dedication and commitment
towards the services to its consumers.

The past year has been a successful year for NEA in many aspects. NEA's own generation has increased
to the record high, whereas the successful commercial operation of Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower
Project has made a significant contribution in reduction of electricity import from India. Nepal
has become the first country in South Asia to participate in Indian Energy Exchange (IEX). NEA has
started to export its surplus energy of the wet season in the Day Ahead Market of India. In addition,
with the reduction of the system loss over the year, NEA has been able to achieve the much better
financial performance.

Electrification in additional 10 districts has been achieved in the past year and 93% of the population
across the country now has access to electricity from the national grid. The number of NEA
consumers has reached to 4.77 million. The GoN has set a target to provide electricity access to the
entire population by FY 2023/24. The GoN policy of "Quit LPG Gas and Use Electricity", maximum use
of EVs, long term irrigation electrification in the Terai and Hilly region and promotion of industries
to increase the domestic electricity consumption. In this aspect, NEA has to be able to provide
reliable and quality supply of electricity to its consumers by improving its existing transmission and
distribution infrastructure across the country.

NEA has completed the construction of several crucial transmission lines- 220 kV Marshyangdi-

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Kathmandu, 132 kV Solu Corridor, 220 kV Koshi Corridor and many Substation projects that has
enhanced the grid connectivity in the country. This will serve to transmit the increasing generation
of electricity from power plants in the various river corridors and support domestic market as well
as cross border power trade. Furthermore, NEA has several other grid connectivity projects in the
pipeline, which is crucial in enhancing the existing grid network.। believe that NEA will further endeavor in it's instituational strengthening and the performance
with the broader vision of development of Nepal's power sector in days ahead. Finally,। would like to
thank the team of NEA for their committed and sincere efforts in performing the duties and wish

for a brighter future of the organization.
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Sushil Chandra Tiwari
Secretary
Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation

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Board of Directors

Pampha Bhusal

Horble Minister
Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation
Chairman
Mr. Sushil Chandra Tiwari Mr. Krishna Hari Pushkar
Secretary, Ministry of Energy, Secretary (Revenue), Ministry of Finance
Water Resources and Irrigation Member

Member

Mr. Vishow Prakash Gautam Mr. Rajendra Bahadur Chhetri Mr. Bhakta Bahadur Pun Mr. Kapil Acharya
Prominent Person from Commerce, (Safa। ) Member from Consumers Group Prominent Person in Power Sector
Industry, Financial Sector Prominent Person in Power Sector Member
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Mr. Hitendra Dev Shakya Mr. Har Raj Neupane
Deputy Managing Director Deputy Managing Director
Deputed to Water and Energy Commission Secretariat Generation Directorate

Mr. Madhav Prasad Koirala Mr. Lok Hari Luintel Mr. Ramji Bhandari
Deputy Managing Director Deputy Managing Director Deputy Managing Director
Deputed to Engineering Company Ltd. Finance Directorate Engineering Services Directorate

Mr. Manoj Silwal Mr. Pradeep Kumar Thike Mr. Dirghayu Kumar Shrestha
Deputy Managing Director Deputy Managing Director Deputy Managing Director
Distribution and Consumer Services Planning, Monitoring and IT Directorate Transmission Directorate
Directorate

Mr. Tularam Giri Mr. Madan Timsina Mr. Tara Prasad Pradhan
Deputy Managing Director Officiating Chief Officiating Chief
Administration Directorate NEA Subsidiary Company Monitoring Directorate Project Management Directorate

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t is our immense pleasure to celebrate the
37" anniversary of Nepal Electricity Authority
(NEA), with a greater determination in fulfllling
affordable
and quality power supply to our esteemed

our commitments for reliable,

consumers and ensuring electricity access to all.

This Annual Report is a reflection of the
achievements made in the previous year and
the targets to be met in the coming years. The
past year has been noteworthy in the context of
increased generation, expansion of transmission
and distribution
domestic consumption, export of surplus

system, enhancement of

electricity and profit earning.

It is relevant to recall here that the Russia-
Ukraine war has led to an unprecedented
global energy crisis. This has eventually made
fossil fuel-based energy sources like coal and
petroleum products scarce, leading to the
soaring energy prices throughout the world.
Nevertheless, it is our pride to state that we
could maintain continuous power supply to our
consumers without increasing the tariff even
during this crisis.

With the addition of a generation capacity of
735 MW, including NEA' solar power into the
system in Fiscal Year (FY) 2021/22, Nepal has
entered into the era of energy surplus during
the wet season months. This is likely to increase
in subsequent years with more projects being

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integrated into the system. It is to be noted that
the total generation capacity of our system a
few years ago was less than the added capacity
in the last FY alone. We are likely to see more
projects to be completed and connected to the
system at a much faster pace. This will include
the projects from the private sector and NEAS
subsidiary Companies.

Now with surplus electricity during the wet
season months, we are in a position to export
power to the neighboring countries. It is
encouraging to mention here that Government
of India (Gol) has granted concurrence to Nepal
for the export of about 364 MW of power from
various hydropower projects and, accordingly,
NEA has been exporting the same through
Dhalkebar-Muzaffarpur 400 kV_ transmission
line to the Day-Ahead Market of Indian Energy
Exchange (IEX). We are confident that Gol will
provide approval for more hydropower projects
for export to India in near future.

This gradual increase in power export not only
enhances NEAs financial health but also plays
a significant role in helping the nation increase
foreign currency reserves.

It is our pride to state that NEA has achieved a
record high net profit of NRs 16,165 million in the
FY under review over its 37 years of operation.
The main factors attributable to this profit
are increase in sales, reduction in system loss,

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increase in NEAs own generation including the
commissioning of Upper Tamakoshi HEP (456
MW), reduction in import and increase in export,
effective cost control and increase in financial
and other incomes.

NEA has received AA++ rating from International
Credit Rating Association (ICRA), Nepal, proving
itself as a highly secured organization with
a sound financial capacity. This has opened
avenues for issuing IPO at a premium value,
which will further enhance NEASs investment
capability for the development of major
infrastructure projects in future.

In keeping with the worldwide trend of using
Information and Communication Technology
(ICT) for systematic and efficient management
of a successful organization, NEA has been
ICT tools
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Revenue

(RMS), Geographical
(GIS) Mapping, Smart
Metering and Substation

implementing various such as
Management System
Information System
Automation for
transforming NEA into a complete digital
entity. Likewise, Security Information and
Event Management System (SIEM) will be
implemented to help the organization recognize
potential security threats, unauthorized access
or identities and vulnerabilities before they

have a chance to disrupt business operations.

Unfortunately, some cases of injuries and deaths
of the 14:25 employees and the general public
due to electrical accidents were recorded in the
last FY too.।, on behalf of the entire organization,
would like to pay homage to the departed souls
and assure greater vigilance and awareness to
minimize accidents in the days ahead.

The performances and achievements of NEA in
the year under review, 2021/22, are highlighted
below:

Operational Performance

The number of consumers of NEA has been
increasing gradually over the years and, in FY

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2021/22, it has reached 4.77 million, an increase
by 5.23 % against 4.53 million in the previous
year. The figure does not include the consumers
under Community Rural Electrification, which is
serving about 0.55 million consumers in rural
areas. Hence, the total consumers served has
reached 5.32 million. As it has been in the past,
the domestic consumer category remained the
largest sector with 92.71% share of the total
consumers. Industrial accounted
for 1.36% and commercial, non-commercial
and others consumers accounted for 5.93 %
respectively. The total population with access to
grid connected electricity has reached 92.51% in

FY 2021/22.

consumer

NEA's hydropower plants including small power
stations generated the highest recorded annual
energy of 3,259 GWh in FY 2021/22, an increase
by 16.23 % over the generation of 2,804 GWh
in FY 2020/21. This can be attributed to proper
maintenance with the adoption of effective
methodologies. generation
hydropower stations reached 103.22 % of the

Annual from

target generation.

The energy purchased from
Power Producers (IPPs) and NEA's subsidiaries
was 4,286 GWh and 1,976 GWh, an increase by
38.57 % and 1,235.14 % from the figure of 3,093
GWh and 148 GWh in FY 2020/21 respectively.
The total energy imported from India was
1,543 GWh in FY 2021/22 as compared to 2,806
GWh in FY 2020/21, a decrease by 45.01%. The
total available energy in the system increased
by 25% to 11,064 GWh in FY 2021/22 over
the corresponding figure of 8,851 GWh in FY
2020/21. Out of the total available energy,
NEA and its subsidiaries contributed 47.32%,
whereas import from India and purchase from
domestic IPPs accounted for 13.94% and 38.74%
respectively. The contribution of the total
internal generation to the total available energy
has increased from 68% in FY 2020/21 to 86% in
FY 2021/22.

Independent

The total energy consumption in FY 2021/22
was 8,823 GWh, an increase by 21.28 % over

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the corresponding figure of 7,275 GWh in FY
2020/21. The total export to India soared to 493
GWh in FY 2021/22 against the previous year's
figure of 38 GWh only. Likewise, the net import
of electricity after deduction of export was
1,050 GWh, which accounts only 9.49 % of the
total available electricity in FY 2021/22.

NEA has also been successful in reducing the
system loss from 17.18 % in FY 2020/21 to 15.38
% in FY 2021/22.

Financial Performance

As compared to the corresponding previous
NEA
improved significantly. The net profit before tax
has increased by 157.73 % to NRs. 16,165 million
in 2021/22 from NRs. 6,272 million in FY 2020/21.

year, operating performance has

In FY 2021/22, NEA received an institutional
rating of AAt++ from ICRA Nepal Ltd,
substantiating that NEA has a high capability to
meet its financial obligations on time.

The gross revenue generated from energy sales
and other income in FY 2021/22 reached NRs
96,622 million, with an increase of 22.71 % over
the figure of NRs 78,740 million in FY 2020/21.
NEA's cost of sales including power purchase
cost stood at NRs 64,255 million, an increase by
14.16 % from NRs 56,285 million of the previous
year. The amount spent for power purchase
alone was NRs 47,850 million in FY 2021/22, an
increase by 17.15 % from NRs 40,846 million in
FY 2020/21. Though the total power purchase
cost has increased, the power import cost has
decreased by 29.12 % from NRs 21,821 million in
FY 2020/21 to NRs 15,466 million in FY 2021/22.

Other operating expenses for generation,
royalty, transmission and distribution in FY
2021/22 amounted to NRs 1,946 million, NRs
1,576 million, NRs 2,174 million and NRs 10,709
million respectively.

The interest expenses in FY 2021/22 have been
calculated as NRs 5,250 million as against NRs

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5,482 million in FY 2020/21, a decrease by 4.23 %.
Similarly, the depreciation expenses amounted
to NRs 6,998 million in FY 2021/22, an increase
of 10.62% from NRs 6,326 million in FY 2020/21.
Due to the depreciation of Nepali Currency
against US Dollars, the foreign exchange loss
increased to NRs 994 million from NRs 225
million in the previous year. The accumulated
investment in Capital Works in Progress (CWIP)
reached to NRs. 159,728 million with the net
addition of NRs. 19,244 million for the year
2021/22.

NEA estimated a provision of NRs 2,750 million
against the actual of NRs 2,730 million last year
towards the long-term employee liabilities in
respect of gratuity, pension, medical facilities
facilities। under

and accumulated leave

employees benefit scheme.

Ongoing Projects

There are several hydropower projects at
various stages of development under the
Engineering Services Directorate. They are
Chainpur Seti HEP, Aandhi Khola Storage HEP
and Begnas Rupa Pump Storage HEP. Following
the issuance of Joint Vision Statement on Power
Sector Cooperation during the visit of the Rt.
Honorable Prime Minister to India, NEA has
signed MOU with Satluz Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVN),
India for the joint development of Arun 4 HEP
with an indicative capacity of 490.2 MW.

NEA was successful in commissioning the
highest number and capacity of transmission
lines and grid substations in FY 2021/22. The
major transmission line projects commissioned
were Koshi corridor 220 kV (106 ckt km.), Solu
Corridor 132 kV (180 ckt km.), Marshyangdi
— Kathmandu 220 kV (164 ckt. Km.), Motipur
- Sandhikharka 132 kV (74 ckt km), Bardaghat
- Sardi 132 kV (28 ckt km), Butwal - Mainahiya
132 kV (36 ckt. Km) and New Modi - Lahachowk
132 kV (40 ckt. Km.). Likewise, the new grid
substation projects commissioned were
New Butwal 220/132 kV ( 100 MVA ), Motipur

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132/33/11 kV (46 MVA), Sandhikharka 132/33/11
kV (46 MVA), Mainahiya 132/33 kV (45 MVA),
Lahachowk 132/33/11 kV (38 MVA), New Modi 132
kV switching station, Nawalpur 132/33/11 kV (79
MVA), Bharatpur (Anptari) 132/11 kV (30 MVA),
New Khimti 220/132 (100 MVA), Kirtipur 132/11
(10 MVA), Ghorahi 132/33 (63 MVA), Singati
132/33 (30 MVA), Garjyang 132/33 (30 MVA),
Inaruwa 220/132/33 kV (446 MVA), Baneswor
220/33 kV (60 MVA) and Tumlingtar 220/132/33
kV (260 MVA).

The total length of transmission lines of 66 kV
and above in operation is 5,329 circuit kilometer
(ckt.km) and those constructed in FY 2021/22
is 455 ckt.km. The last seven years has seen a
drastic increase in the completed transmission
lines under operation to a total of 2,705 ckt.km.
Similarly, a total of 715 MVA substation capacity,
including up-gradation of existing substations
has been added to the system in FY 2021/22.
This has increased the total substation capacity
to 7,149 MVA, with 5,017 MVA being added in
the last seven years only. The total lengths of
under-construction transmission lines at 132
kV, 220 kV and 400 kV levels are 1,430 ckt. km,
930 ckt. km and 754 ckt. km respectively, with
the total of 3,114 ckt. km. Similarly, the total
capacity of substations under construction is
7,857 MVA. The total of 1,470 ckt.km, 251 ckt.km
and 3,010 ckt. Km of 132 kV, 220 kV and 400 kV
transmission lines respectively are planned and
proposed. Similarly, 10,463 MVA of additional
substation capacity is also planned to be built
within the next few years.

NEA managed to substantially electrify 10
additional districts in FY 2021/22. This is in
addition to the 32 districts already electrified
in the previous years. NEA commissioned
11 new distribution substations of 33/11 kV
corresponding to the capacity of 136 MVA
in FY 2021/22 to bring the total number to
172 corresponding to the total capacity of
2,064 MVA. Likewise, the total line lengths
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voltage levels completed as of FY 2021/22 were
6,620 ckt. km, 44,840 ckt. km and 1,36,595
ckt. km respectively, whereas the line lengths
commissioned in FY 2021/22 alone were 572 ckt.
km, 3,659 ckt. km and 8,577 ckt. km respectively.
A total of 39,361 distribution transformers with
the capacity of 3,845 MVA has been installed in
the system up to the fiscal year under review,
which includes 2,198 numbers of distribution
transformers of capacity 222 MVA installed in
FY 2021/22.

In addition, 256 MVA capacity of 33/11 kV
substation, 2,475 km of 33/11 kV overhead line,
840 km of 11 kV underground distribution line,
12,120 km of 400 Volt overhead line and 1,117
km of 400-volt underground line are being
constructed in different parts of the country
under Project Management Directorate (PMD).

Following Government of Nepal's electricity
roadmap, NEAs commitment to light up every
household of Nepal by FY 2023/24 through
adequate network expansion plans all over
the country still remained a top priority.
Enhancement of system reliability through
network strengthening will continue unabated.
Similarly, for safety, reliability as well as from
the aesthetic point of view, underground cable
laying works to upgrade the distribution system
are underway in different parts of Kathmandu,
namely; under Ratnapark, Maharajgunj,
Kuleshwor, Kirtipur, Jorpati and Baneshwor
distribution centers. Similarly, survey works have
been completed for underground cable laying
in Thimi, Bhaktapur, Pulchowk and Lalitptur
distribution centers and the construction work
will start soon. Furthermore, contract has been
signed in FY 2021/22 for underground cable
laying works in Pokhara and Bharatpur and

currently the survey work is going on.

NEA has also started adopting modern digital
technology into its system to enhance its
operational efficiency, reduce energy theft and
enable itself to serve its consumers in a better

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way. The implementation of Smart Grid and
Smart Metering system will increase efficiency
and reduce losses. Smart meter installation
in areas under Ratnapark and Maharajgunj
Distribution Centers has been completed and
results from the project are very encouraging.
Bid for the supply and installation of smart
meters for the remaining consumers of the
valley will be invited by FY 2022/23.

NEA has already initiated the implementation
of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) in NEA
offices and Revenue Management System (RMS)
in distribution centers. Proper implementation
of this system Is only possible with a Distribution
and Data Centre. This
Distribution Command Control and Data Center

Command Control

is nearing completion at the Load Dispatch
Center premises at Suichatar, Kathmandu.

Substation Automation

transmission

System 1 all

grid substations throughout
Nepal is being implemented. Automation of
grid substations will ensure controlled and
systematic operation of the grid system. This
will ultimately lead to reliable power supply and
remarkable savings in the operation of the grid
substations. Substation Automation System
(SAS) being installed in 13 grid substations within
the valley will be completed by FY 2022/23.
Similarly, bidding process is undergoing for the
automation of an additional 40 grid substations

in different parts of the country.

The demand side management with energy
efficiency program implemented in the past to
reduce peak and energy demands of the system
as a whole will be continued in the coming years.
Capacitor Bank installation project for different
and distribution

which has helped improve voltage profile and

substations transformers,
reduce technical loss will be implemented in all
Grid and Distribution Substations as required.
Consumer awareness campaign for using
efficient electrical appliances will be conducted
effectively all over Nepal.

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With the view to keep in track the future need of
infrastructures, PMD has been involved in detail
engineering and environmental study of more
than 2000 ckt. km of 400 kV transmission line
and associated substations, 300 ckt. km of 132
kV transmission line and associated substations.
Moreover, in order to ensure adequate
transmission capacity to deliver required power
in major cities of Nepal, including Kathmandu,
for the next 30 years, Consultant has been

recruited and studies are underway.

Subsidiary Companies

The successful implementation of Chilime
Hydropower Project under a subsidiary company
of NEA encouraged the development of more
projects under the company mode to ensure
early decision making, public participation and
mobilizing domestic fund. The major projects
operating under the Company mode are as

follows;

Chilime Hydropower Company Limited
(CHCL): CHCL, the first subsidiary company of
NEA, owns the Chilime HEP (22.1 MW). It has
formed three subsidiary companies, namely;

Rashuwagadhi Hydropower Company Limited
(RGHCL) to develop Rashuwagadhi HEP (111
MW), Madhya Bhotekoshi Jalvidyut Company
Limited (MBJCL) to develop Middle Bhotekoshi
HEP (102 MW) and Sanjen Jalvidyut Company
Limited (SJCL) to develop Sanjen HEP (42.5
MW) and Upper Sanjen HEP (14.8 MW). All four
projects are in different stages of construction.
Rasuwagadhi HEP after bearing the brunt of
devastating floods, landslides and rockfalls in
the recent past is scheduled to complete by
March 2023. Middle Bhotekoshi HEP, also after
many difficulties with flooding and landslides, is
scheduled to commission the first unit by May
2023. Upper Sanjen, after all the delays, is likely
to be completed by the end of 2022. Similarly,
Sanjen HEP is scheduled for completion within
this FY. These projects are part of the GoN's
programme, "Nepal ko Pani Janata ko Lagani:

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Harek Nepali Bidyut ko Share Dhani". Similarly,
CHCL has established Chilime Engineering
and Services Company Ltd (ChesCo) to provide
Consultancy Services for the development of
hydropower projects.

Upper Tamakoshi_ Hydropower Limited
(UTKHPL): Upper Tamakoshi HEP (456 MW),
a national pride project, started commercial
generation from August, 2021. UTKHPL is also
planning to start construction of Rolwaling
Khola HEP (22 MW) under the EPC model in FY,
2022/23.

Tanahu_ Hydropower Limited (THL): Tanahu
Hydropower Project (140 MW) is being developed
under THL, a subsidiary company of NEA, under
co-financing from ADB, JICA and EIB. The Package
2 Contractor has successfully completed the
excavation of the underground powerhouse and
the tailrace tunnel. The Package 3 Contractor is
undertaking tower foundation works of 220 kV
double circuit transmission line from Damauli
to New Bharatpur Substation. After signing of
contract, the Package 1 Contractor has started
the diversion tunnel and dam excavation. The
project is scheduled for completion by May
2026.

THL further envisages to develop Lower Seti
Hydropower Project with an installed capacity of
126 MW in the downstream reaches of Seti River.
The Consultant, JV of WAPCOS Limited, India
and Nippon Koei Co. Ltd, Japan are preparing the
final design by incorporating the comments of
the Panel of Experts (PoE).

Trishuli Jal Vidhyut Company Limited (TJVCL):
This Company was established with NEA and

Nepal Telecom as promoters, to develop Upper
Trishuli 3B HEP (37 MW) as a cascade of Upper
Trishuli 3A HEP. GON has included this project
into its "Nepal ko Pani Janata ko Lagani: Harek
Nepali Bidyut ko Share Dhani" programme. The
construction, which was stalled in March 2020
due to the lockdown, resumed after more than
a year in April 2021. The project is scheduled for

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completion by September 2023.

Raghuganga Hydropower Limited (RGHPL):
RGHPL was established as a subsidiary company
of NEA to develop Rahughat Hydroelectric
Project (40 MW). The Contractor for civil and
hydro-mechanical works - Jaiprakash Associates
Limited, India and the Contractor for electro-
mechanical works- Bharat Heavy Electrical
Limited, India are being engaged in their works.
The scheduled completion date of the project is
August 2023.

Upper Arun Hydroelectric Ltd (UAHEL):

UAHEL was formed as a subsidiary company

of NEA for the development of Upper Arun
Hydroelectric Project (1,061 MW) and Ikhuwa
Khola Hydroelectric Project (30 MW). EIA
study for the Project is being carried out in
parallel with the Detailed Engineering Design.
EIA report was submitted to Department of
Electricity Development (DoED) recently. GoN
has declared the project as a "Game Changer
Project" giving utmost priority for development.
The Supervision Consultant and the Access
Road Construction Contractor selection process
have been started. The main construction of the
project is scheduled to start from November
2024.

Tamakoshi__Jalvidyut_ Company __Limited
(TKJVC): Tamakoshi Jalvidyut Company Limited
has been incorporated for the development of
Tamakoshi V HEP (99.8 MW), which is a cascade
development of the Upper Tamakoshi HEP.

Employers Provident Fund (EPF) has committed
for the complete debt funding for the
construction of Tamakoshi -V HEP. A tripartite
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was
signed between NEA, TKJVC Ltd and EPF.

Dudhkoshi Jalvidyut Company Limited: This

Company, as a subsidiary of NEA, has been
establishedfortheimplementation of Dudhkoshi
Storage HEP (635 MW). The Consultant is
finalizing the reports and documents with the

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incorporation of the comments/ suggestions
of the Panel of Experts and the ADB Experts.
The Consultant's work schedule shows the
finalization of the Detailed Design Report will
be completed by October 2022.

Discussions for concessional loan for the
construction of the project is underway with
ADB and EIB. Similarly requests have been sent
to Citizen Investment Trust (CIT), Employees
(EPF)

Development

Provident Fund and Hydroelectricity

Investment and Company
Limited (HIDCL) for commercial loan. Financial
arrangement should be completed by
September 2023 and the actual construction is
scheduled for early 2024. NEA has categorized

this storage project as a priority project.

Modi Jalvidyut Company Limited (MJCL): MJCL
is a Subsidiary Company of NEA established to

develop and implement two projects namely
Upper Modi A Hydroelectric Project (UMAHEP)
42MW and Upper Modi Hydroelectric Project
(UMHEP) 19.8 MW in Kaski District of Gandaki
Province.

As the part of financial closure of UMAHEP, a
Term Sheet has been signed with NMB Bank
Limited as a lead bank and Hydroelectricity
Investment and Development Company Limited
(HIDCL) in April, 2022.

Utterganga Power Company Limited UGPCL):

This company was established as a subsidiary of
NEA to undertake the study and development of
Uttarganga Storage Hydroelectric Project (828
MW) in Baglung district of Gandaki Province.

In FY 2021/22, Mahab Ghodds Consulting
Engineering Company, Iran was selected to
prepare the Detailed Engineering Design Report
and Bidding Documents.

NEA Engineering Company Limited (NEC):
NEA established NEC as a subsidiary company in

2017 to provide complete engineering services
and solutions in the development of the energy
sector as well as other infrastructures. NEA

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holds majority ownership of 51% and remaining
49% is held by Vidyut Utpadan Company Limited
(VUCL), Rashtriya Prasaran Grid Company
Limited (RPGCL) and HIDCL. NEC is providing
the consulting services for feasibility studies,
detailed engineering design, review of the
design and documents, project management,
construction and

planning supervision

of hydroelectric and other Infrastructure
projects in different fields such as civil, hydro-
mechanical, electro-mechanical, transmission
line and distribution system, plant operation,

maintenance and rehabilitation works etc.

The intends to build national

engineering capability for medium to large

company

hydro-projects, extra high voltage engineering
and similar techno-intensive areas. Since the
establishment, NEC is gradually progressing
towards its Core Vision and Mission in the field
of Engineering Consulting Services.

Nepal Power Trading Company Limited
(NPTC): NPTC has been established with the
objective of carrying out power trading within

and outside the country. Business Plan for its
operation was approved by the Company's
Board and GON has recently issued the license
for business operation.

Power Transmission Company Nepal Limited
(PTCN): This is a subsidiary company of NEA,
established with the objective of developing

high voltage transmission interconnection
system between Nepal and India for mutual
benefit. The Nepal portion of the 400 kV double
circuit line between Dhalkebar and Muzaffarpur

was implemented by PTCN.

Private Sector Participation

NEA has been facilitating the participation of
the private sector through Power Purchase
Agreements (PPA) to ensure meeting the
energy demand. NEA has fixed posted rates for
energy purchase from three categories of hydro
projects; viz Run of River (ROR), Peaking Run of

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River (PROR) and Storage type projects.

A total of 24 new projects developed by the
Independent Power Producers (IPPs) with a
combined installed capacity of 717 MW were
commissioned in FY 2021/22. This has increased
the total number of IPPs-owned projects in
operation to 132 with a combined installed
capacity of 1,532 MW, with NEA subsidiary
company projects contributing 478 MW.

A total of 141 projects to be developed by IPPs,
with a combined installed capacity of 3,281
MW are under construction after financial
closure. Similarly, 84 IPPs-owned projects with a
combined installed capacity of 1,553 MW are at

various stages of development.

During FY 2021/22, a total of 12 new PPAs with
a combined installed capacity of 183 MW were
signed. This included 7 hydropower and 5
solar power projects with combined installed
capacity of 145 and 38 MW respectively. This
has increased the total number of PPAs signed
with the various IPPs to 357 with the combined
installed capacity of 6,366 MW as of FY 2021/22.

So far as power purchase from domestic solar
power developers is concerned, NEA Board
decided to purchase it through the competitive
bidding only with the bench mark price of NRs
5.94 per kWh, considering the significant price
fall of solar power in the neighboring countries
and all over the world. NEA has completed the
preparations of bid documents for the same so
that it can invite the Bids as soon as the consent
from the Electricity Regulatory Commission is
granted.

Likewise, NEA has been prioritizing the Power
Purchase Agreements (PPA) for the Peaking
Run-Off-River projects and accordingly signing
PPAs in Take-or-Pay basis is in progress. As GON
decided a new Generation Mix by increasing the
content of ROR hydro-projects from a maximum
35 % to 45 %, thereby decreasing the content of
storage and pumped storage projects by 10 %,

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NEA is looking forward to signing more PPAs for
RoR projects in line with some changes in the
policy measures.

Cross Border Power Trading

Over the past year, a record commissioning of
717 MW of new hydropower projects from NEA's
subsidiary companies and the private sector
has mustered enough confidence to NEA for
exporting significant quantum of power to India
during the wet season. It was for the first time
that the Government of India (Gol) granted an
approval of around 364 MW of power export
from 6 hydropower projects in Nepal to "Day-
Ahead Market" of IEX soon after the visit of
the Nepalese Prime Minister to India, during
which a Joint Vision Statement on Power Sector
Cooperation was issued on 2 April, 2022. With
this approval, NEA started selling power in
the IEX's Day-Ahead Market everyday through
the submission of sell-bids for the next day's
every 15-minute time slot through the power
export to IEX. This took place for the first
time on 3 November, 2021 through Dhalkebar-
Muzaffarpur 400 kV transmission line. Likewise,
the last FY was important in view of power
import on the Day-Ahead basis from IEX through
132 kV Tanakpur-Mahendranagar transmission
line since 15 January, 2022 instead of relying
on bilateral mode of transaction alone before
it. NEA has already submitted applications for
other various hydropower projects for power
export to India and they are in the process of
approval of Gol. In the last FY, NEA also invited
tenders from the Indian entities for selling 200
MW of power from 'st July to 15th November,
2022 though it ended in a fiasco. The Bid
process had to be called off as the price was not
attractive relative to the prices in the Power
Exchanges in India. However, NEA has gained
the experience of competitive bidding in power
export involving Indian participants for the first
time.

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The last FY witnessed some key developments
in the cross border grid connectivity, too, as
GON granted approval for equity investment
on the Indian portion of New Butwal -
Gorakhpur 400 kV transmission line through
JV Company between NEA and POWERGRID of
India on 3 August, 2021 and the Joint Venture &
Shareholders' Agreement was eventually signed
by the said entities on 8 September, 2021.By
virtue of dominance of RoR projects, Nepal still
needs to rely on India for the power during the
dry months despite surplus situation in the wet
season. In the last FY, NEA imported 1,543 GWh
of electricity from India through bilateral mode
and IEX, whereas total power export to India
increased to 493 GWh, which valued as NRs

15,466 million and NRs 3,884 million respectively.

The experience of last year's cross border power
trade has shown that NEA is taking great strides
to earn foreign currency through power export
to India and this will further grow in future as
more hydropower projects get commissioned.

Likewise, under the Nepal-China cooperation
in power sector for the construction of
the Ratmate-Rasuwagadhi-Kerung 400 kV
transmission line, the feasibility study has been
completed.

Way Forward

NEA as a power sector utility has always been
moving forward to meet its main objective of
satisfying its consumers with reliable, quality
and affordable supply of electricity as well as
maintaining sound financial health for further
development. Succeeding in meeting this
objective has culminated in people's trust and
optimism in our endeavors towards achieving
the long-standing goal of becoming self-reliant
in our energy uses and reducing trade deficit
by exporting surplus electricity to neighboring

countries.

NEA will continue its efforts in developing
hydropower projects on its own and with joint

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venture partners, through subsidiary companies
and IPPs as per the concept of generation mix.
Our focus will be more on large-size reservoir
and peaking hydropower projects. NEA 15
initiating construction of Dudhkoshi reservoir
(635 MW), Upper Arun (1061 MW), Chainpur
Seti (210 MW), Tamakoshi V (99 MW) and Upper
and Lower Modi (60 MW) projects with utmost
priority. Likewise, Arun 4 Hydropower Project
(490.2 MW) is being developed by joint venture
company between NEA and Satluj Jal Vidyut
Nigam, India. It is hoped that this will make the
system operation more flexible and reliable,
meeting the varying demands of a single day as
well as of the entire season.

NEA will be implementing new PPA policies
like procuring solar power through competitive
bidding and allowing the optimum probability of
exceedence for designing hydropower projects
in order to generate maximum energy during
the wet season months.

More transmission interconnections are
being planned between Nepal and India for
commissioning in different timeframes. NEA
is also developing a 400 kV transmission line
backbone inside Nepal with the support from
various donor agencies like the World Bank,
Asian Development Bank, KfW, Norad, JICA and

EIB.

Considering the prospects of high demand
growth in Kathmandu and other major urban
areas of the country, NEA has formulated plans
and distribution

infrastructures to meet the demands of the next

for building transmission

thirty years. Various studies in this regard are
being conducted, whereas the land acquisition
for 20 different substations within Kathmandu
valley is in progress. Similarly, the studies on the
transmission system for 17 major cities outside
Kathmandu valley shall be concluded to start
the construction activities soon. This will not
only meet the power demands until 2050 but
also enhance the reliability and quality of power

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supply. Furthermore, studies on dedicated
A400 kV and 220 kV multi-circuit south corridor
transmission lines, approximately 600 km,
along the postal highway are underway. This
will connect various industrial corridors to meet
the load demands of the upcoming industries
near the Indo-Nepal border. The transmission
lines and substations built near the border will
ultimately support cross border power trading
between Nepal and the neighboring states of
India. NEA will manage the fund requirement
for the implementation of these projects with
its own resources and concessional loans from
various multilateral financing agencies including
Exim Banks.

With the commissioning of Upper Tamakoshi
HEP into the system, we have been experiencing
surplus electricity situation during the wet
season. With more projects scheduled for
commissioning in the near future, we will reach
the situation of electricity surplus throughout
the year.

The primary aim will be to increase domestic
consumption and then go for export. We have
already initiated steps to increase domestic
consumption in various ways including electric
cooking and the use of Electric Vehicles (EVs).
This will not only help consume additional
energy but also save the country from millions
of dollars being spent on oil and gas.

With the rise in the production, reliability
and longer range of EVs, as well as with the
government's initiative in lowering taxes on
them, use of EVs should be given top priority
from all sectors, wherever practically possible.
The increasing number of these vehicles on
the road is a clear indication of the public's
inclination towards them due to the ever-
increasing cost of fuel. It should be the initiative
of the government to ensure that, at least, all
government offices gradually switch to EVs.
Similarly, public transportation can also be
gradually converted to EVs. NEA has already

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started the installation of EV charging stations
based on DC Fast Charging Technology at 51
prime locations all over Nepal, whereas it is
encouraging to note that numerous private
companies have started to establish charging
stations at different locations.

Domestic use alone will not be sufficient
to consume the ever-increasing electricity
generation in the country in the upcoming
years. Industrialization is another source
for consumption of a large chunk of energy.
Initiatives should be taken to encourage
industrialization from the private sector as
well as from the government on a larger scale.
For this purpose, NEA has already carried out
Grid Impact Study (GIS) of nearly 500 MVA for
bulk load industries and, with the continuous
improvement of transmission and distribution
system, the industrial load is expected to rise

significantly in the days ahead.

Nepal has been transitioning from a nation
of chronic electricity deficit to the changed
NEA will
continue to play a crucial role to enhance cross

landscape of electricity surplus.

border power trading with India and expand it
to Bangladesh in near future. As envisaged by
India-Nepal Joint Vision Statement on Power
Sector Cooperation issued in April 2022, NEA is
committed to prepare itself for the adequate
market access of neighboring countries by
developing more high voltage transmission
interconnections with India and using the
existing transmission network in India for
power trade with Bangladesh in line with the
provision of Indias Guidelines for Import /
Export (Cross Border) of Electricity-2018. The
Third Meeting of Joint Working Group and Joint
Steering Committee on Nepal-Bangladesh
Cooperation in the Field of Power Sector held
in September 2021 has designated NEA on
behalf of GoN for exploring and initiating power
trading between the two countries. NEA is
making all efforts to trigger this trade business
with Bangladesh

through the designated

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counterpart, Bangladesh Power Development
Board (BPDB), by utilizing the spare capacity
of the existing India-Bangladesh cross border
transmission lines. NEA has also been consulting
with the Indian power traders, which are already
engaged in the power trade with Bangladesh.

Further, NEA will be signing Implementation
and Transmission Service Agreement (ITSA)
in near future with the JV Company of NEA
and Power Grid Corporation of India for the
development and construction of the Indian
portion of New Butwal-Gorakhpur 400 KV (Quad
Moose) Transmission Line and the partnership
the POWERGRID। shall
for the development of other cross border

with be continued
interconnections also to the extent possible
so that there is adequate power transfer
capacity in the cross border transmission lines
to export Nepal's surplus power to the markets
of neighboring countries in various timeframes.

NEA will
necessary consultations and deliberations with

Likewise, carry out
the concerned agencies in India to allow power
trading through other entities besides North
Bihar Power Distribution Company Limited
(NBPDCL), by paying the wheeling charges
for the existing transmission system within
Bihar, to avoid non-utilization of various 132 kV
Nepal-Bihar transmission links during the wet
season, when Nepal will have enough surplus
electricity for export.

NEAs
subsidiary, has already obtained the trading

As Nepal Power Trading Company,
license from GON in the year foregone, NEA will
emphasize its operation for both domestic and
cross border power trade through it from this
FY 2022/23 onwards.

The 400 kV transmission line from Ratamate
(Nepal) to Kerung (China) will lead to Nepal-
China power trading in the years to come. The
feasibility study of Nepal side of transmission
line has been completed and, at the same time,
the Cooperation Agreement between the two

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countries has been extended by two years on
26 March, 2022 during the visit of the Chinese
Foreign Minister to Nepal. We look forward to
trading power with the neighboring countries
on long-term basis through PPAs. Our ultimate
goal will be to expand cross border power
trading to sub-regional and regional levels.

Green Hydrogen is becoming a major source
of fuel for transportation in the world in near
future. Hydrogen Vehicles (HVs) have been
manufactured by many countries and started
its commercial use. Green Hydrogen is not only
used for transportation but also to produce
ammonia and chemical fertilizer (Urea). Nepal
should focus on production of Green Hydrogen,
Ammonia and Urea to ensure our energy and
food security in future. With the abundance of
water and hydropower, Nepal can play a major
role in this new field of energy source.

As an initiative, NEA has signed an MOU with
Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) to explore
the possibility for the production of Green
Hydrogen, Ammonia and Fertilizer. Similarly,
NEA has also signed an MOU with the School
of Engineering, Kathmandu University, for
feasibility study of Green Hydrogen, Ammonia
and Urea production. Its main objective is to
prepare a Detailed Project Report for pilot-scale
Green Ammonia production and ensure better
utilization of hydropower.

NEA has the vision and understanding for the
need to continually expand its Information
Technology (IT) infrastructure in the years
ahead. To achieve this goal, IT Roadmap has been
prepared for its systematic implementation in
all its business functions.

In line with this vision, NEA IT Policy has
been reformed, which aims to modernize its
functioning through the use of ICT to ensure
secure, stable and standard IT infrastructure.
Our endeavor towards this direction will lead to
"Digital NEA" which will be in line with the GoN's
vision of "Digital Nepal."

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NEA will establish an IT Communication Network
Infrastructure to connect all offices along with
the SCADA System of all the substations, and
shall also co-ordinate to work in collaboration
for the operation of the Data Center located at
LDC, Syuchatar. This Communication Network
Infrastructure backbone along with Data Center
shall not only benefit NEA as a whole, but also
can be used as a revenue generating source by
leasing bandwidth and data space in the coming
days.

Emphasis will be given to the fast deployment
of automation and digitization in our
businesses. The use of automation system to
monitor, control and manage the power system
from generation to distribution shall remain
our priority for facilitating the reduction of
operational cost and providing better services
to our valued consumers. Likewise, digitization
of paper-based processes shall be our initial
step towards digitalization, which is an essential
element of digital transformation of NEA for its
future.

Organizational restructuring of NEA will
continue to be our top priority to be addressed
in the days to come and it will be accomplished
with the adoption of an agreeable modality by
allowing amendment to the NEA Act, 2041. The
initial framework for restructuring has been
formulated in Corporate Development Plan,

2019, as approved by the NEA Board.

Capacity building programs will be continued
on a larger scale for efficient operation and
implementation of NEASs activities. ॥) this
regard, training for all levels of employees within
the organization will be effectively conducted in
the years to come.

[tis our firm belief that ensuring the best service
delivery and improving morale and financial
health of our organization will definitely
improve our credibility and will open avenues
for all-round development of the organization

in a better way. Our every endeavor shall be

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focused for better and efficient NEA.

Acknowledgements।, on behalf of NEA, would like to take this
opportunity to acknowledge the contribution
of everybody, directly or indirectly associated
with the performance and achievements
of NEA.। would like to express my sincere
gratitude to the honorable Minister of Energy,
Water Resources and Irrigation, Chairman of
NEA Board of Directors, for her dynamic and
proactive leadership in boosting the morale
of team NEA and providing the right direction
to the organization.। am also grateful to the
Secretary, MoEWRI, for his continuous support
and direction in meeting the targets assigned
to NEA. My sincere gratitude also goes to the
members of the NEA Board of Directors for
their expert and valuable guidance in decision
making and formulating policies for the overall
organizational performance and achievements
within the framework of authorities and

responsibilities envisaged in the NEA Act, 1984.। would also like to thank the Government of
Nepal, Ministry of Energy, Water Resources
and Irrigation, Ministry of Finance and other
concerned Ministries of the GoN for their
continued support, encouragement and
patronage in the development of energy sector.। sincerely acknowledge the great concern
shown by the parliamentary committees in our
regular operation and development pursuits.।
would also like to express my sincere gratitude
to Electricity Regulatory Commission (ERC) for

effective regulatory functions.। am also grateful to the donor communities,
including World Bank, ADB, JICA, EIB, AIIB, KFW,
NORAD, Exim Bank of China, Exim Bank of India,
Exim bank of Korea, who have always helped
us in the past and are willing to continue their
involvement in the coming days to achieve
our goal of fulfilling the growing needs of
energy.। also extend my sincere appreciation
to Employees Provident Fund (EPF), Citizen

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Investment Trust (CIT), HIDCL and Rashtriya
Beema Sangsthan for their help in fulfilling our
investment needs.। sincerely appreciate the
banks, auditors, IPPs, suppliers and investors
for bestowing faith on us and helping us move
forward. Likewise, my thanks also goes to the
Indian power trading companies- NTPC Vidyut
Vyapar Nigam (NVVN) and PTC India Limited- for
continuously trading power with Nepal.

The role of the media in disseminating factual
information about the organization to the
general public has always been encouraging.। look forward for similar support in the days
ahead.। would also thank and express my
gratitude to all my predecessors, who have
contributed to NEA's growth.

The entire staff of NEA including the Employee
Unions deserve appreciation for their hard work,
support and cooperation for daily operation
of activities and in implementing the policies

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even in difficult situations. Finally,। would like
to express my sincere thanks and appreciation
१10 different
professional organizations for bearing with us

to our valued consumers
at times of extreme difficulties and boosting
our morale by recognizing our untiring efforts.।
would like to assure our valued consumers that
every possible step will be taken to maintain a
continuous, reliable and safe power supply in

the coming days.

Thank You.

Mr. Kul Man Ghising
Managing Director, NEA
Member Secretary

GENERATION DIRECTORATE

eneration Directorate (GD), headed by the
G Deputy Managing Director, is responsible for
the construction of the new power generation
projects together with optimum operation and
maintenance of the hydropower stations owned
by Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA). Currently
there are twenty (20) generating hydropower
stations and two (2) thermal power plants
under this Directorate having total installed
capacity of 627.03 MW. Hence, the maximum
generation of energy by optimally utilizing
the
periodic overhauling, major maintenance works

resources available while undertaking

and rehabilitation projects of the generating

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GENERATION
DIRECTORATE

stations; is the mission of the GD.

The Directorate is supported by four
Departments, namely Large Generation
Operation and Maintenance Department

(LGO & MD), Medium Generation Operation
and Maintenance Department (MGO & MD),
Generation Development Department (GDD)
and Technical Support Department (TSD) each
headed by a Director. Further, there are three
divisions/sections for the functions of Finance,
Administration and Monitoring & IT.

Currently, this Directorate has undertaken the
projects for rehabilitation of Seti Fewa HPS,
Gandak HPS and Trishuli HPS.

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Timeline of Hydropower Development

FY 2021/22 can be reviewed as a historic year as
three hydropower stations achieved the all-time
highest generation record in history. The record-

breaking generation has been achieved as per
the Table shown below.

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Name of Design Target Previous Record FY 2021/22
Hydropower Generation Generation Generation Generation
Station (GWh) (GWh) (GWh) (GWh)
1 Kaligandaki 842 896.48 929.98 974.83
2 Modi 92.5 72.54 69.556 79.60
3 Puwa Khola 48 37.45 36.41 37.72

Highest Generation Record of the Hydropower Stations till Date

Along with these, Trishuli HPS generated the
highest, 1371 GWh energy, in the history of
last 21 years. Kaligandaki, Middle Marsyangdi,
Kulekhani I, Kulekhani Il, Kulekhani Ill, Modi,
Puwa Khola and Panauti HPS have achieved
generation more than 100 % of target, whereas,
Marsyangdi, Chameliya, Trishuli, Devighat, Seti
HPS have achieved more than 90 % of target.

Further, in Chameliya HPS, both the units were
overhauled for the first time by the complete in-
house manpower of NEA. It was achieved within
the limited time frame and without any external
technical assistance. It affirms the presence of a
higher level of skilled manpower in NEA for the
purpose.

The has been

achieved due to proper repair and maintenance

record-breaking generation

works, effective operational methodologies
adopted, and excellent support and guidance
from higher management. The increment in
river discharge due to enough rainfall during
the pre-monsoon period has also contributed to
the increment in the generation.

During the Rt. Honorable Prime Minister Sher
Bahadur Deuba's visit to India in early April,
the Joint Vision Statement on Power Sector
Cooperation wasissued. Asthe application of the
statement, the Designated Authority (DA) has so
far allowed NEA to sell a total of 364 megawatts
in the Day Ahead Market through India Energy
Exchange Limited (IEX) of India. It includes the
electricity generated by six hydropower projects
namely —_ Kaligandaki 'A', Middle-Marsyangi,
Marsyangdi, Trishuli, Devighat, and Likhu HPS.
Being a major contributor to such an important
milestone in the power sector development of
Nepal is another achievement for the GD.

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In FY 2021/22, the total generation from all power
plants under GD is 3,242.48 GWh whereas, in the
FY 2020/21, the generation was 2,800.9 GWh.
This is the highest recorded annual generation
to date with an increment of 15.77% from the
generation of the past year. The annual energy
generation from hydropower stations reached
103.22 % of the target generation in this year.

Large Generation Operation and
Maintenance Department

The operation and maintenance of seven (7)
hydropower plants and one (1) multi-fuel power
plant (with an installed capacity of 30 MW
and above) fall under the jurisdiction of this
Department. The total installed capacity of
these plants is 504 MW. Total generation from
the power plants under this Department in
the fiscal year 2021/22 is 2,749.4 GWh, with an
increment of 15.91% as compared to that of the
last fiscal year's generation.

this
continuously

All the stations under

Department = are

hydropower
operated
throughout the year. Except for Kulekhani। and
Il Hydropower Plants, which are of seasonal
storage type and Upper Trishuli 3A Hydropower
Plant, which is a ROR type, all other remaining
power stations are daily PROR-type plants.
These plants require both scheduled/ preventive
and corrective maintenance, as well as special
maintenance. General regular maintenance
works are such works, which can be carried
out without plant shutdown or within a few
hours of plant shut downs. Special maintenance
works require multiple days of plant shutdowns.
Overhauling of generating units, up-gradation
of control and protection system, installation

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of SCADA, and maintenance works in headwork
site are the special maintenance works. As such
works require multiple days of plant shutdowns,
it is a normal practice as far as possible to
carry out such works in the lean/ dry season
to minimize the energy loss. This ensures that
design capacity is available during the wet
season.

Kulekhani।, being the reservoir type plant,
water is collected throughout the year, in which
monsoon rainfall contributes the most, and the
plant is generally operated to aid the peaking
load demand.

Kali Gandaki 'A' Hydropower Station

Kali Gandaki 'A' Hydropower Station (KGAPS),
located at Beltari, Syangja was commissioned in
2002 AD. It is the largest power station of the
Department with an installed capacity of 144
MW. The plant has 3 units each having capacity
of 48 MW. It is a six-hour daily peaking run-
of-river type power station having an annual

design generation of 842 GWh.

Floating Debris during Flood

The cumulative generation of the station till
F/Y 2021/22 has reached 15,582.84 GWh from
the first run. The plant generated 974.808
GWh of energy, this year which is 115.77 % of
the annual design generation and 108.74% of
annual energy declaration. The generation of
the year is the hightst recorded annual energy
generation of the plant since its first run.

FISCAL YEAR 2021/22

The major repair and maintenance activities in
FY 2021/22 are as follows:

¢ Installation & commissioning of vibration
monitoring system at all three units;

¢ Installation, testing and commissioning of
online bushing monitoring system at 56.5
MVA, 132 kV high voltage bushing of Power
Transformer Unit No. 3;

¢ Replacement of the bronze seal strips (top,
bottom and lateral sides), stainless steel
guide plates (top, bottom and lateral sides)
and Guide blocks (both side) of under sluice
gates as per the requirement; and

न" Repair & maintenance of access road from
Zero kilometres to Damsite & Power House
(Gabion works, Gravelling & Pitching patches
etc.).

Middle Marsyangdi Hydropower Station

Middle Station
(MMHPS) generates electricity by diverting the

Marsyangdi Hydropower
water of Marsyangdi River originating from the
Tilicho Lake in Manang district. Located in the
Lamjung district of Gandaki Province, MMHPS
has an installed capacity of 70 MW and a design
annual generation of 398 GWh.

MMHPS
plant with a daily peaking capacity of 5

is a Peaking Run-of-River (PRoR)

Hrs at the maximum discharge. The plant
was commissioned in December, 2008 and
commercial generation started one month
later. The cumulative generation of this station
till the end of FY 2021/22 is 5,794 GWh and the
total generation during this FY is 468 GWh.

The major repair and maintenance activities in
FY 2021/22 are as follows:

न Replacement of 132/33 kV, 755MVA power
transformer by another 132/33 kV, 12.5MVA
power transformer sent by Pokhara grid ;

न" Overhauling of Unit No.1;

¢ Repairing of eroded sliding plate and the
fixed plate of the flushing mechanism by
welding and grinding along with painting

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of the gate leaf of spillway radial gates, and
change of rubber seals of all spillway radial
gates and under sluice gate;

¢ Repairing of steel lining at sill beam of
radial gates and epoxy mortar application at
spillway chutes on Radial Gate No 1, 2 and 3;
and

¢ Left and right bank protection works at
downstream of the dam site by PCC, gabion
with stone masonry retaining wall.

Damaged Condition of U/S Left Bank

An invitation for Bid (IFB) was issued for the
of the
upstream left bank, caused by the heavy rainfall
followed by heavy flood of 1st Ashad 2078.
Though the contract has been awarded for the

maintenance of damaged portion

protection and rehabilitation works by RCC toe
wall and gabion structure, the work has been
postponed to the dry season of FY 2022/23
due to the national energy crisis and thereby
unavailability of plant shutdown,

Marsyangdi Hydropower Station

Marsyangdi Hydropower station is a Peaking
Run-off-River (PROR) type power station, located
the Gandaki
province with an installed capacity of 69 MW

at Aabookhaireni, Tanahun in

and annual design generation of 462.5 GWh. It
was commissioned in 1989 AD. The cumulative
generation of the station reached 13,714.39
GWh until the end of FY 2021/22. In FY 2021/22,
it generated 464.27 GWh of energy, which is
99.8% of target and 100.3 % of annual design

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generation. Repairing of MIV Seal

The major repair and maintenance activities in
FY 2021/22 are as follows:

न" Replacement of Main Inlet Valve (MIV) seal
and repair works on the retaining ring, rotor
disc, seal ring on MIV valve body of all the
three units;

* Replacement of bypass needle valves and
gate valves of MIV in all the three units
which were leaking since a long period;

¢ Overhauling of Unit No. 2;

¢ Repair and maintenance works of Diversion
Radial Weir Gate number 1, 2 and 5 including
bottom rubber seal replacement and
repairing of sill beam;

¢ Replacement of old digital governor control

system with double channel redundant type

digital governor control system in Unit No.1
and 2;

Repairing of MIV Seal

¢ Installation and charging of
procured 800kVA,  11/11kV
transformer which distribute power to

newly
Isolation

damsite and Dhakaltar colony area;

¢ Painting of weir radial gate and overhead
crane structures;

¢ High strength works at weir surface
of radial gate no.2 at dam site, epoxy
painting works at turbine floor and wall,
corrosion resistance coating works at
powerhouse, high strength concrete
work in weir surface at the dam site;

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« Shaft seal cooling water supply pipeline
rectification/ replacement works at the
power house site; and

"न" Construction of 150 mm diameter and
150 m deep tube well for water supply
drinking purpose at the colony.

Upper Trishuli 3A Hydropower Station

Upper Trishuli 3A (UT3A) Hydro Power Station,
located in Rasuwa and Nuwakot districts
of Bagmati Province in Nepal, is the largest
hydropower station of NEA in terms of energy
generation after Kaligandaki 'A' Hydropower
Station with an annual design generation
capacity of 489.76 GWh. It is the Run-of-River
type power station of 6OMW installed capacity
with two units of vertical shaft Francis Turbine
of 30MW each. Commissioned in July 2019, the
plant is fully operating under GD from 30th Sep,
2021 after the completion of DLP.

Upper Trishuli 3A Hydropower Station has been
consistently supplying energy to the national
grid in an increasing trend. In FY 2021/22, the
total generation of the power station is 432.832
MWh, which is 37.51% more compared to the
generation of previous FY. The cumulative
generation till this year is 1,168.99 GWh.

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During the months of Shrawn and Bhadra 2078,
both units of the power station were overhauled
for replacement of the worn-out Bottom Ring,
Guide Vanes, Headcover Labyrinth, and other
components. The overhaul was successfully
done and commissioned in coordination
with the Contractor, China Gezhouba Group

Company (CGGC).

In addition, civil and mechanical parts of hydro-
mechanical structures were extensively repaired
and treated during Falgun, Chaitra 2078, and
Jestha 2079 as a mandatory preparation before
the beginning of this year's monsoon.

Kulekhani। Hydropower Station

Kulekhani -। Hydropower Station (K1HPS) is the
only reservoir type Hydro-electric Power Station
in Nepal. Itis situated in lower Mahabharat range
of Makwanpur District, Central region of Nepal
at about 30 Km to the Southwest of Kathmandu,
whereas the Kulekhani dam itself is located at
about 21 Km Southwest of Kathmandu. It covers
two basins of different river systems ie., the
Kulekhani river basin and the upper Rapti river
basin neighboring to south of the Kulekhani
river basin. It has installed capacity of 60 MW
with two units, each of 30 MW. This station
was designed as a peaking power station
but it is often being operated to the system
requirements for voltage improvement &
system stability. The Power Station is designed
to generate 165 GWh as primary energy and 46
GWh as secondary energy.

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Response of Reservoir Water Level with Corresponding Monthly Generation

The cumulative generation of Kulekhani-। HPS
has reached 5383.9 GWh. The plant generated
172.753 GWh of energy in FY 2021/22.

The daily reservoir water level pattern recorded
this year is shown in the given plot. The
maximum water level was recorded in October
and November of 2021 as 1,529.98 masl and
the minimum on June 13, 2022 as 1,493.45
respectively.

In FY 2021/22, following major repair and
maintenance activities are carried out:

¢ Application of shotcrete works at Chakhel
outlet and intake area and Chakhel dam
repair works (High strength concrete works);

न" Construction of gabion check wall at
different Sources of Kulekhani reservoir;

¢ Installation, testing and commissioning of
new Blower panel in 10 No near valve house;

न" Maintenance of 11 kV Bus bar and Vacuum
Circuit Breakers of colony feeder;

¢ Installation of external oil cooler of
generators; and

¢ Greasing of Rocker type ring girder in

Penstock Pipeline.

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Repair and Maintenance of Spillway Radial Gate

Furthermore, Bathemetric Survey was
conducted to identify the sediment deposition
inthe reservoir and average annual siltation rate.
The loss of reservoir volume due to sediment is
found to be 17.429 M m®. The average siltation

rate per unit catchment over the past 39 years

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has come out to be 3,546.80 m?/km?/year.

To carry out the measurement of different
settlement points for monitoring the actual
condition, dam settlement survey has carried
out. From the survey results, there is a significant
horizontal shift and vertical settlement at
the different settlement points. Hence, it is
recommended to apply proper dam monitoring

tools and stabilization techniques .

Electrical Resistivity Tommography (ERT) survey
work at dam crest area was carried out. From
this test, it is recommended to apply proper
stabilization techniques in consultation with
dam experts and geotechnical engineers at the
left side (0-90m) and central (125-220m) part of
the dam upto the depth of 30m to 35m and the
right side (220m and onwards) upto the depth
of 15m only.

Kulekhani Il Hydropower Station

Kulekhani-ll Hydropower Station, located at

Bhimphedi Rural Municipality-4, Nibuwatar,
Makwanpur is a cascade of Kulekhani-। HPS
with an installed capacity of 32 MW and the
annual design generation of 104.6 GWh. It was

commissioned in 1986 AD.

The plant is designed to generate energy
utilizing the water from the tailrace of KL
HPS, further adding the water of Mandu River
and through Rapti pumping station. Every year
Mandu Intake is cleaned after the wet season
to allow the filtered water into the intake pond.
Likewise, Rapti Pumping Station is operated as
per requirement in the dry season by carrying
out effective maintenance works to generate
power.

The cumulative generation of Kulekhani-ll HPS
has reached 1337.73 GWh and in F/Y 2021/22 it
generated 82.69 GWh of energy. Since the station
is a cascade of Kulekhani-I HPS, it is operated
as per instructions of Load Dispatch Center
(LDC) according to the system requirements for
voltage improvement & system stability.

FISCAL YEAR 2021/22

In FY 2021/22, following major repair and

maintenance activities are carried out:

¢ Procurement of Digital AVR system for both
units;

* Ongoing Procurement process for the
Numerical Relay based protection system

for generators and main transformer,
AOO0A-Vacuum Circuit Breaker (५४८8)
for protection of main transformer,

construction of water tank with filtration
system at the powerhouse and replacement
of filter material of Mandu intake;

¢ Installation of newly procured governor oil
pump-motor set, bearing oil cooler for Unit
No.2 generator;

¢ Deep boring works for water supply
management at colony area and up-
gradation of the existing system;

¢ Repair & maintenance of retaining structure
at landslide area on Surge tank road; and

* Construction oftemporary reservoir on Rapti
Intake and flushing of sediment deposited
on Mandu dam, which played a major role in
the increment of the generation.

Repair Work of Cooling Water Pump

Chameliya Hydropower Station

Chameliya Hydropower Station (CHS), a daily
peaking run-of-river (PROR) scheme with an
installed capacity of 30 MW is located in the west
of Kathmandu on Chameliya river, a tributary of
Mahakali river, in Shailya-Shikhar Municipality-1,
Balanch, Darchula. The powerhouse is located

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at Shailya-Shikhar Municipality, Ward No. 1,
Balanch, Darchula, and the dam site is located
in Marma Rural Municipality, Bitule, Darchula.
The site is located 85 km from the district
headquarter, Khalanga, Darchula, and is 270
m from the nearest city, Dhangadhi. It has
designed an annual generation of 184.21 GWh.

In this FY, the plant generated 153.981 GWh
energy which is 83.59 % of annual design
generation and 90.27 % of the annual set target.
The cumulative energy generation to date is
679.895 GWh energy.

In FY 2021/22, following major repair and

maintenance activities are carried out:

¢ First time overhauling of Unit No. 1 and 2 by
complete in-house manpower of NEA;

¢ Installation of CCTV Surveillance System in
the powerhouse, 132 kV & 33 kV switchyards,
control rooms, damside, desanding
basin, office, and colony areas for regular
monitoring and observation;

¢ Upgradation of flood warning Siren System
to alert local inhabitants from the rise in
river level due to opening of spillway radial
gate; and

"- Upgradation of Balanch - Ganna road to

blacktopped standard.

Runner with Shaft

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Multi- Fuel Power Plant

Multifuel
Morang in the Eastern Industrial corridor of

Power Plant located at Bansbari,

Nepal has an installed capacity of 39 MW. Out
of total installed capacity of 39 MW, 26 MW
capacity was put into service in FY 1990/91
and an additional 13 MW capacity was put into
service in FY 1997/98. Multifuel Power Plant has
6 (Six) Wartsila Diesel Engines that use furnace
oil (FO) as a source of energy. There are two
generator units, each of 75 MVA from Leroy
Somer France and four units, each of 8.144 MVA
from Alstom, France.

The major overhauling of all the six units were
concluded in 2013 A.D.

Medium Generation Operation and
Maintenance Department

Medium Generation Operation and
Maintenance Department (MGO&MD), headed
by the director, is responsible for the operation
and maintenance of thirteen (13) hydropower
stations and one (1) diesel power plant with
individual installed capacity below 30MW owned
by NEA. It has always strived to uphold economy,
operational efficiency and an acceptable level
of reliability in its drive for improvement. The
installed capacity of 13 hydropower stations
and 1 diesel power plant is 122.7 MW. The actual
generation from the hydropower generating
stations under this department in FY 2021/22
is 492.89 GWh, a increment of 14.89 % in
generation as compared to previous FY. Under
this department, rehabilitation of Sundarijal
and Tinau HPS is ongoing with GON funding and
loan assistance from the Asian Development
Bank (ADB) under Energy Access and Efficiency
Improvement Project (EAEIP).

Trishuli Hydropower Station

Trishuli Hydropower Station (THS) is constructed
on the right bank of Trishuli River at Trishuli
Bazar, Nuwakot. It was commissioned in 1967 AD
in assistance with the Government of India at a

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cost of INR 140 millions with its initial installed
capacity of 21 MW having 7 units of 3 MW each. It
was later rehabilitated in 1995 AD and upgraded
to 24 MW with 6 units each 3.5 MW and one unit
of 3 MW.

THS is a peaking run-of-river plant with a
peaking capacity of 21 MW and annual design
generation of 163 GWh. The annual Generation
in FY 2021/22 is 137.1 GWh which is 106.38% of
target and the cumulative energy generated till
date is 5,693.94 GWh. The electro-mechanical
renovation and modernization work of THS is
in progress. As a major work of the renovation
project, the construction of bypass canal to
reduce the sediments in the reservoir is near to
complete.

In FY 2021/22, following major repair and

maintenance activities are carried out:

न" Overhauling of Unit No. 3 and MIV repair
work;

Repair and Maintenance of MIV

¢ Construction of bypass canal in reservoir;

¢ Replacement of thrust Pad in Unit No.2;

¢ Fencing works from desander to head gate;
and

* Gate maintenance of head gate of Gate No.
3,4 and 6.

FISCAL YEAR 2021/22

Devighat Hydropower Station

Devighat Hydropower Plant (DHS) is a cascade
development of Trishuli Hydropower Plant
with an installed capacity of 15 MW and annual
design generation of 114 GWh. It is located at
Devighat, Nuwakot. The capacity of the units
was improved and upgraded from initial 14.1 MW,
which was initially commissioned in 1984. The
actual generation of FY 2021/22 is 98.38 GWh,
which is 98.53 % of annual generation target.
Till date, the plant has generated 3,243.99 GWh
energy.

In FY 2021/22, following major repair and

maintenance activities are carried out:

¢ Repair & replacement of turbine nut guard
of all units with adjustment of guide bearing
shaft clearance;

¢ Repair & replacement of Unit 2 generator
ghrust gearing oil cooler and inspection/
adjustment for bearing shaft clearance and
shaft vibration;

¢ Repair of shaft, bearing block, coupling
bush & gear of spillway gate, replacement
of escape gate and tailrace gate seal,
replacement of turn buckle and pin with
check plate of guide vanes;

न" Replacement & installation of the standby
air compressor system;

न" Replacement of manual disconnection

difficult

disconnection switch; and

switch with motorized
० Placement of new 33 (९४ breaker in
Chaugada line and 10 MVA 66/ 33 kV Power

transformer.

Replacement of Unit Surge Arrestor

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Kulekhani Ill Hydropower Station

Kulekhani Ill Hydro Power Station (KL3HS)
with an installed capacity of 14 MW (Annual
Energy Generation of 40.85 GWh) is a cascade
scheme of Kulekhani storage project (Kulekhani। and Kulekhani Il Hydro Power Stations).
Predominantly, KL3 utilizes the regulated flow
of Kulekhani Il Hydro Power Station and the
natural flow of Khani Khola for the generation
of electricity. The headwork is located about
40 km southwest of Kathmandu and about 10
km north of Hetauda city in Bhaise, Makwanpur
district in Bagmati Pradesh.

With the onset of generating activities, the plant
has a gross generation of 92.17 GWh cumulated
within three years of continuous run. The total
generation of FY 2021/22 is 36.2 GWh, which is
88.71% of design generation, with an increment
of 1.5% compared to the generation of previous
FY,

In FY 2021/22, following major repair and

maintenance activities are carried out:

* Corrective work of adding stoppers to avoid
full rotation of the guide vane, which has
been successful as the guide vane retains
position despite breakage of the shear pin;

¢ Repair works of guide vane and facing plates
due to sudden load rejection after guide
vane rotated due to breakage of shear pins;

न" Completion of repair works of spillway
downstream reinforced concrete and
protection works;

¢ Repair of left bank and spillway downstream;

¢ Initiation of construction of intake control
room and permanent power supply works;
and

न Protection and repair of head-pond syphon

right bank protection work.

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Replacement of Power Transformer Radiator

Gandak Hydropower Station

Gandak Hydro Power Station is located at
Pratappur Gaun Palika Ward No. -7, Nawalparasi,
Nepal about 235 km from Kathmandu and
about 5 km North of the Indian border point
called Jhulenipur, Mahrajgunj, Uttar Pradesh.
The powerhouse is a part of the irrigation cum
power generation scheme on Gandak River.

The plant has three Horizontal mounted
tubular bulb turbines; low head high discharge
Kaplan Turbo-Generators of 5 MW each with
an aggregate capacity of 15 MW and annual
design generation of 106.38 GWh. The project
was built in1979 AD with the assistance of the
Government of India and the Government of
Nepal with the total cost of NRs. 170 million. It

was handed over to NEA on 31", Aug 1981.

Among three units, the power generation
capacity of Unit No. 2 is limited up to a
maximum 3 MW due to excessive sand
deposition in upstream side, whereas the Unit
No.1 is out of operation for last 13 years due
to problem in generator's stator coil. The Unit
No. 3 is in operation condition after repair and
maintenance of turbine guide bearing from
2078/9/26 which was in shutdown condition

from Magh 2075.,

The actual generation of FY 2021/22 is 15.2 GWh,
which is 49.05 % of its target generation of 30.9
GWh.

In FY 2021/22, following major repair and
maintenance activities are carried out:
¢ Repair and maintenance of turbine guide

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bearing and its components of Unit No. 3
and runner blades of Unit No. 2;

¢ Repair and maintenance of generator VCB
of Unit No. 2 and 3, replacement of 120 mm2
LT control cable from cooling water panel
board to the main panel board; and

¢ Installation of new 45 KW motror on Unit
No. 1, temperature sensor & meter with
alarm system for protection in thrust and
turbine guide bearing of Unit No. 3.

Repairing of Unit No. 2

Modi Khola Hydropower Station

Modikhola Hydropower Station (MHS) is located
at Dimuwa in Parbat district about 46 km
towards west from Pokhara City. It has installed
capacity of 14.8 MW with two vertical shaft
Francis Turbines of 7.4 MW each and annual
design generation of 92.5 GWh. The cumulative
generation of this plant since its first run has
reached 1,216.77 GWh. It generated 79.60 GWh
in FY 2021/22, which is 109.73 % of total annual
target.

The plant has achieved the record generation,

which was due to proper repair and maintenance
works and effective operational activities by the
staffs members.

In FY 2021/22, following major repair and

maintenance activities are carried out:

¢* Overhauling of Unit No. 1 turbine and
generator;

¢ Repair & maintenance of MIVs of both Units;

Repairing of MIV

« Upgradation of CTs from 300/5 A to 800/1A
at 132 kV Pokhara bay at 132 kV switchyard;

¢ Replacement of 11 kV indoor circuit breakers
at 33 kV Substation, 33 kV circuit breakers,
33 kV disconnecting switch & upgradation
of power cable at 33 kV incomer;

* Construction of canal from Gaira Khola to
desandar basin for additional water supply
for the purpose of sand flushing in order
to enhance generation by decreasing down
time;

¢ Installation of CCTV camera at power house
for monitoring of switchyard, turbine &
generator floor;

¢ Repair and maintenance of Flushing, sand
purging, intake gates, diesel generator at
powerhouse and intake, excitation system,
governor pump, speed sensor, mini MCR,
hydraulic governor, pumps, adjustment of
valves, installation of accumulator bladder
and refilling of nitrogen gas;

In FY 2021/22, 132 kV transmission line tower

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compensation cost was charged to Middle
Modi Hydropower Company for using land of
NEA at intake area. It was the first case in NEA
having such a agreement with IPP's to pay
compensation charge annually.

Sunkoshi Hydropower Station

Sunkoshi Hydropower Station (SHS), located at
81 km east from Kathmandu, in Sindupalchowk
district is a Run-of-River daily pondage power
station with an installed capacity of 10.05
MW and annual design generation of 70 GWh.
This station has 3 units of 3.35 MW each. The
powerhouse was commissioned in January
1972 with a friendly cooperation of the Water
Conservancy and Electric Power Ministry of
the People's Republic of China to GON. The cost
of the project was approximately NRs. 109.4
million including the transmission line up to
Kathmandu.

SHS generated 63.52 GWh of electricity in
FY 2021/22 (99.71% of the given target) as
compared to 59.26 GWh in the previous fiscal
year. The cumulative generation of the station
till date is 2,559.79 GWh.

In FY 2021/22, following major repair and

maintenance activities are carried out:

¢ Overhauling of Unit No 3;

¢ Installation of new trash-rack at canal intake
and bypass canal gate;

¢ Repair of intake and gallery gates at forebay;

¢ Installation of earthing mat at powerhouse
switchyard and damsite;

० Maintenance of 6.3 MVA power transformer
including oil filtration and replacement of
HT bushing & cable heads;

¢ Installation of 110V DC battery charger and
A8V DC battery bank;

¢ River training works at damsite and
powerhouse

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River Training Works at Damsite

¢ Protection of canal syphon at Tauthali River;
and
० Debris removal

and channel excavation

work at dam site.

lam (Puwa Khola) Hydropower Station

Ilam (Puwakhola) Hydropower Station (IHS), Run-
off River type plant, located at Golakharka, Ilam
having installed capacity of 6.2 MW and annual
design generation of 48 GWh was commissioned
in 1999 AD. It was jointly commissioned and
constructed with the in-house management of
the Nepal Electricity Authority. The total cost
of of the project was USS 15.7 MUSD and the
source of fund was the Government of Nepal
and Nepal Electricity Authority,

It is the only sizeable hydel plant of NEA in the
Eastern part of Nepal. It has two identical units
of 3.1 MW each. IHC generated 37.71 GWh of
energy in FY 2021/22, which is an increase of
13.85% compared to the generation of previous
FY and 0.72% more than the target generation.
The generation of the year is also the maximum
generation till date. The cumulative generation
of the plant has reached 695.57 GWh.

The major repair and maintenance activities

carried out in FY 2021/22 are as follows:

¢ Replacement of runner, needle, nozzle with
its assembly along with oil sealing rings
during overhauling of Unit No. 1;

न" Replacement of MIV of Unit No.1;

¢ Repair, maintenance and cleaning of oil
coolers and generator air coolers of both
Units, generator varnishing etc.;

न" Maintenance of crack at forebay; and

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Runner Replacement Works

¢ Construction of gabion wall at Intake and
cleaning of deposited debris at forebay.

Chatara Hydropower Station

Chatara Hydropower Station, a canal drop type
hydropower station, is located at Chatara,
Sunsari with an installed capacity of 3.2 MW
(2 units, each of capacity 1.6 MW) and the
annual design generation of 6 GWh. It was
commissioned in 1996 AD with the assistance
from Government of India at a cost of NRs. 162.6
million.

The total energy generation of the plant in
FY 2021/22 is 2.878 MWh and the cumulative
generation till this FY is 58.9 GWh .Out of two
units installed, only single unit is in operation.
The major repair and maintenance works
carried out this year are replacement of analog
input module of governor system and new AVR
module card.

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Panauti Hydropower Station

Panauti Hydropower Station is the third oldest
Hydropower Station in Nepal. It is a ROR
scheme hydropower plant with intake on the
right bank of Roshi Khola. The powerhouse is
located at Khopasi, Kavre, nearly 35 km east of
Kathmandu.

The installed capacity of the plant is 2.4 MW with
the annual design generation of 6.97 GWh. It was
commissioned in 1965 A.D. and developed jointly
by Soviet Union Government and GON at a cost
of NRs. 27 million. The station was developed
with joint purpose of hydropower generation
and irrigation. However, the water in the canal
has also been used for drinking purpose as well.

Currently, the water of the river is mainly being
used for drinking purpose. Recently the power
station control, monitoring, substation and
protection system have been upgraded.

The cumulative generation of the station has
reached 144.27 GWh till F.Y.2021/22 from its first
run. The station has generated 3.25 GWh in FY
2021/22

The major repair and maintenance activities
carried out in FY 2021/22 are as follows:

¢ Unit No. 3 overhauling Works;

¢ Repair, maintenance, installation and

commissioning of DC generator for
excitation System;

¢ Upgrading distribution lines of office and
forebay areas;

¢ Repair of MIV of Unit No 2; and

न" Organization of Operation and Maintenance

Training for the assistant level technical

staff of different powerhouses.

Operation and Maintenance Training

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Seti Hydropower Station

Seti Hydropower Station is a RoR type plant with
an installed capacity of 1.5 MW consisting of 3
units each of 0.5 MW. It is located at Nadipur,
Pokhara and was commissioned in 1985 AD
with assistance from Government of People's
Republic of China to Government of Nepal. The
canal for this power plant, primarily used for
irrigation purposes, is being looked after by
Irrigation Division Office, Pokhara and hence,
the operation is affected by irrigation as well.

The design generation of the plant is 9.8 GWh
The cumulative generation of the plant has
reached 359.45 GWh till 2021/22 from its first
run. The station has generated 10.95 GWh in FY
2021/22.

The major repair and maintenance activities
carried out in FY 2021/22 are as follows:
न" Overhauling of Unit No. 3;

Dismantling of MIV during Overhauling of Unit No. 3

«+ Replacement of stoplog seal (J seal, Flat
seal); and

¢ Installation of new motor control panels of
forebay gates.

Fewa Hydropower Station

Phewa Hydropower Station is a canal drop type
power station having an installed capacity of
1.0 MW. It is located at Pardi, Birauta, Pokhara

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with an annual design generation of 6.5 GWh.
It consists of 4 units each 0.25 MW. It was
commissioned in 1969 AD and developed jointly
by Government of India and Government of
Nepal. The public encroachment of power
canal leading to powerhouse is a concern for
normal operation regardless of the availability
of generating units.

The cumulative generation of the station has
reached 101.39 GWh till FY 2021/22 from its
first run. The station generated 1.86 GWh in FY
2021/22.

The major repair and maintenance activities
carried out in FY 2021/22 are as follows:
न" Overhauling of Unit No. 1;

Overhauling of Unit No. 1

¢ Rewinding of main coil, stator coil of Unit
No.3;

¢ Installation of 415V,800A_ synchronizing
breaker of Unit No.1;

¢ Replacing bushing, copper studs, silica
breather and top-up oil of power
transformers; and

¢ Repairing of plant AC distribution system
with new under/overvoltage protection

system,

Sundarijal Hydropower Station

Sundarijal Hydropower Station is located at
Sundarijal, 15 km northeast of Kathmandu and

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serves twin purpose of water supply and energy.

The tail-water discharge is utilized for water
supply system to Kathmandu Valley. It has
two turbo-generator sets with total installed
capacity of 640 kW & annual generation 4.77
GWh. This Plant was erected under Colombo
Plan scheme whereby the main equipment
was supplied by English Electric Company Ltd.,
England. Commissioned in 1934 AD, it is the
second oldest hydropower plant constructed in
Nepal.

The actual generation from this plant in FY
2021/22 is 6.101 GWh and cumulative generation
till now is 137.78 GWh. The plant has achieved of
86.03 % of the generation target.

In FY 2021/22, the steel rib erection and
backpacking works at the tunnel is going on.
The nearly a century-old tunnel, which had
collapsed at some portion, was rehabilitated by
replacing existing support of woods with steel

ribs and backpacking it.

Protection Works of Tunnel at Sundarijal HPS

Pharping Hydropower Station

Pharping Hydropower Station is the first Power
Station built in Nepal having the legacy of
hydropower development in Nepal for more
than a century. It was inaugurated by the late
king Prithivi Bir Bikram Shah Dev on Monday, 22
May 1911 (B.S. 1968, 9th Jestha).

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Outlook of Powerhouse

Located at Pharping, nearly 12 km south from
Kathmandu, it was constructed with a grant
from British Government at a cost of NRs. 0.713
million. There are two units each 250 kW with
an aggregate installed capacity of 500 kW. As
the water from the penstock has been diverted
to drinking water supply to Kathmandu by
KUKL, the plant is not being operated for
generation nowadays though it has been placed
in standby mode to operate occasionally and to
demonstrate to the visitors.

The Government of Bagmati Province has
allocated a budget to promote the powerhouse
as a hydropower museum. NEA Engineering
Company has been assigned the task of
performing the necessary study works.

Hetauda Diesel Powerhouse

Hetauda Diesel Power Plant, with an installed
capacity of 14.41 MW is located at Hetauda,
Makawanpur. The first phase with three sets of
English Units was commissioned in 1963 and the
second phase with four sets of Russian Units
was commissioned in 1980 from assistance from
British Government to Government of Nepal.

The plant operates during peak time; however,
the soaring fuel price has made its operation
costlier compared to that of hydropower
stations. Presently, the plant has been operating

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at capacity of 10 MW in need of system peak
load and for regular testing purposes.

The cumulative generation of the plant has
reached 155.53 GWh from its first run. The
station has generated 32.5 MWh in FY 2021/22.

Generation Development
Department

Generation Development Department
(GDD) has the main objective of performing
regular monitoring, inspection and resource
management of under-construction projects
of GD. After the successful completion and
handover of Kulekhani Ill hydropower project
(14 MW) and Upper Trishuli-3A HEP, — this
Department has been given the responsibility
of regular monitoring and inspection of under-
construction hydropower projects being
executed through NEA Subsidiary Companies.
this

Department to regularly monitor and inspect

A task team has been formed from
the under-construction projects. This team will
explore the progress updates of the projects till
date and develosp a format to get the progress

reports on a regular monthly basis.

Technical Support Department

Technical Support Department, headed by the
director, provides expert advice for the under-
construction projects and existing generating
power plants. The Deputy Managing Director of
GD coordinates between the Technical Support
Department and Operation and Maintenance
Department.

Recently, via this department, NEA has signed
an MOU with the School of Engineering,
Kathmandu University for "Green Hydrogen
Technologies Contributing to the Domestic
Economy with Better Utilization of Hydropower
Electricity" for mutual benefits of both Parties.
Under this program, NEA shall provide grant

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of NRs. 30 Millions to School of Engineering,
Kathmandu University. The prime objective
of this program is to expedite the capacity
development of Academic Institutions and
NEA for better utilization of hydropower
electricity for the promotion of industrial
development in Nepal. KU will prepare a DPR
for pilot-scale green ammonia production
in Nepal for contribution to the domestic
economy and better utilization of hydropower
electricity and provide engineering and
associated services for implementation of
Green Hydrogen Technologies within the
broad interest of improvisation in grid quality,
reliability and energy storage in the wet
season.

Electromechanical Workshop
Construction Project

NEA has
workshop capable of repair and maintenance

envisioned a_ electromechanical

of almost all types of electromechanical
equipment used in powerhouses of NEA. For the
purpose, GD will commence 'Electromechanical
Workshop Construction Project' from the
beginning of FY 2022/23 with the completion

targey by F/Y 2024/25.

For the initial phase, the project has set a
target to build the capability for, repair of
turbine and associated parts for NEA owned
HPP, fabrication
components, fabrication of hydro mechanical

of smaller to medium
components (gate, penstock etc) for IPPs
and HVOF coating. While, in the long run
the project has planned to extend project
for fabrication of large hydro mechanical
components, on site overhauling, erection
and rehabilitation works of HPPs, testing of
material properties, testing of electrical and
electronic systems and components, human
resources development related to repair and
maintenance.

TRANSMISSION DIRECTORATE

ransmission Directorate (TD), headed by the
[र Managing Director, is fully devoted
to its responsibility of planning, constructing,
operating and maintaining high-voltage
transmission lines and substations from 66 kV

to 400 kV voltage level.

The transmission system bridges an important
link between the various generation power
plants and distribution networks ensuring the
reliable and quality power to the consumers. TD
leads to plan and construct the new transmission
lines and associated substations along with
the necessary reinforcement/upgradations of
existing transmission lines and substations.

Grid (GOD),
System Operation Department (SOD), Grid

Operation Department
Development Department (GDD), and Major 220
kV Transmission Line Department are the four
Departments under this Directorate and each
of them is headed by a Director. In addition, the
major 400 kV Transmission Line Projects is also
under this Directorate.

The main objectives of the Directorate are:

० Toensure the development and construction
of efficient, coordinated and economical
system of transmission lines from 66 kV
to 400 kV voltage level for smooth flow of
electricity from generating stations to the
distant load centers;

* To operate, monitor and maintain the
ttransmission system (66 kV to 400 kV
voltage level) in an efficient manner;

* To ensure the quality and reliable power
supply to consumers by reducing system

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outages and continuous supervision of INPS;

" To envisage, formulate, and implement
short term, medium-term and long term
development plans of transmission system
network of 66 kV and above voltage levels
to evacuate the power generated as per the
GON strategy (15,000 MW in 10 years) as
well as to serve the rapidly growing demand
of the country; and

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transmission lines and substations capacity.

reinforce/ up-grade the existing

The Directorate has responsibility to operate
INPS in synchronous mode with Indian Grid to
make the system reliable, secured, and robust
in the future. Moreover, TD is also responsible
for power exchange across border countries
through cross-border transmission lines. The
first-ever 400 kV Dhalkebar-Muzzaffapur cross-
border transmission line has played a central
role in the strengthening of the transmission
networkofINPS. Also, preparation of financialand
implementation modality for the construction
of the Butwal-Gorakhpur 400 kV cross-border
transmission line is in the final stage. Similarly,
the preparation of the comprehensive design
of 400 kV Inaruwa-Purniya and New Lumki
(Dododhara) - Bareli cross border transmission
lines is in progress.

Recently Completed Projects

Solu Corridor 132 kV Transmission Line

The objective of this project was to evacuate
power from IPP's Projects of Solu river basin and
commence rural electrification in Solukhumbu

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and Okhaldunga districts. The cost of the project
was 44 MUSD and jointly funded by GoN and
EXIM Bank of India. The project was initiated
in FY 2067/068 (2010/11) and completed
on February 14, 2022.

The Project has successfully constructed 90
km 132 kV double circuit transmission line with
ACSR Cardinal conductor from existing 132 kV
Mirchaiya substation (Siraha District) to 132 kV
Tingla substation and 132/33kV, 30 MVA and
33/11kV, 8 MVA Tingla substation at Dudhkunda
Municipality of Solukhumbu district.and also the
2x4.5 km, 33 kV line from Belidada, Solukhumbu
to Tingla substation.

Nawalpur 132 kV Substation

The project was initiated with the objective of
improving the power supply quality in the region
by supplying the power to different load centers
of Sarlahi District. The cost of the project was
about NRs 535 Million and funded by GoN. The
project was initiated in FY 2074/75 (2017/18) .

The scope of the project was to construct
Nawalpur Substation with the power
transformer capacity of 132/33kV, 63MVA, 3
Phase and 33/11kV, 16 MVA, 3 Phase.

Construction of the substation works was

completed and charged on October 19, 2021 and

is in satisfactory operation.

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Nawalpur Substation

Bhaktapur-Baneshwor-Patan 66kV
Transmission Line Up-gradation

The project was initiated to upgrade the existing
power supply system of Lalitpur and Kathmandu
districts through the up gradation of the
existing conductor of 66 kV transmission lines
in Kathmandu Valley. The scope of the project
includeed the replacement of a 20 km existing
ACSR LGJ 120 sq. mm conductor and ACSR
Wolf conductor from Bhaktapur to Suichatar
substation via Baneshwor and Patan substations
and a 5 km existing ACSR Dog conductor
between Chapali and Chabahil substations with
High Temperature Low Sag (HTLS) conductor.
The cost of the project was 2.5 MUSD and was
funded by GoN. This project was started in FY
2074/075 (2017/18) and completed on April 27,
2022. The upgradation of these existing 66 kV
transmission lines has helped to increase the
transmission capacity by almost twice.

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Motipur-Sandhikharka 132 kV Transmission
Line Section

This section is a part of Burtibang- Paudi Amrai-
Tamghas- Sandhikharka- Gorusinghe 132 kV
transmission line project. The objective of this
section was to extend the transmission line
from Kapilvastu district to Arghakhachi district
to improve the power supply situation, reduce
faults in distribution system and decrease the
technical loss. Further, it will provide a reliable
network for power evacuation of proposed
hydroelectric projects in this region. The cost
of this section was around 11.2 MUSD and
funded by GON. This project was initiated in FY
2065/066 (2008/09).

The scope of this section of the project was
to construct 37 km, 132 kV double circuit
transmission line with ACSR Bear conductor
and new 132/33kV, 30MVA & 33/11kV, 16 MVA
substations each at Motipur (Kapilvastu district)
and Sandhikharka (Arghakhachi district).

Recently, Motipur and Sandhikharka 132/33/11
kV substations and Motipur-Sandhikharka 132
kV transmission line works were completed and
have been charged on March 25, 2022.

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New Modi-Lahachowk 132 kV Transmission
Line Section

This section is a of the part of New Modi
Lekhnath 132 kV transmission line project. The
objective of this section was to improve the

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supply situation in the Gandaki province and to
evacuate power from hydropower plants that
have started generation or in the pipeline of
the construction in Modi river basin of Parbat
and Seti-Mardi-Sardi river of Kaski district. The
cost of this section of the project was about 13.0
MUSD and jointly funded by EXIM Bank of India
and GON.

The overall scope of this section was to construct
20 km 132 kV double circuit transmission line
with ACSR Bear conductor and connect existing
Modi HEP with Lahachowk substation through
New Modi & Lahachowk substations. The project
has successfully constructed and commissioned
132 kV Switching substation at Korunga (New
Modi) and 132/33kV, 30MVA substation at
Lahachowk and 132 kV transmission line from
New Modi to Lahachowk.

The New Modi —Lahachowk 132 kV transmission
line section was successfully charged on 18th
January, 2022.

Lamahi Ghorahi 132 kV Substation Expansion

The objective of this project was to supply
adequate power to Ghorahi Cement Factory
and other industrial, commercial and domestic
consumer of Dang district.

The scope of the project included installation of
one number of 132/33 kV, 63 MVA transformer,
two numbers of capacitor banks of 12.5 MVAR
and 20 MVAR with necessary bays and bus bar
arrangement, control and protection works at
existing Ghorahi substation and bay expansion
works at Lamahi 132 kV substation.

For this project, the fund was allocated by GoN
and the cost of Project is NRs 28.89 million. The
contract agreement was signed in June 2020
with M/S Hightension Switchgears Pvt. Ltd,
Kathmandu Nepal and was completed on June,
2022.

Butwal-Lumbini 132 kV Transmission Line

The objective of this project was to enhance

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transmission capacity, improve power quality,
reliability and reduce line loss in Rupandehi
district through construction of 132 kV double
circuit transmission line. The estimated cost of

project was 9.5 MUSD and funded by GoN.

The scope of project was to construct 18 km
double circuit 132 kV transmission line from
Jogikuti substation, Butwal to Mainahiya
substation with ACSR BEAR conductor including
2 km 500 50. mm XLPE underground cable,
one 132/33/11 kV substation at Mainahiya with
132/33 kV, 2x45 MVA and 33/11 kV, 16 MVA power
transformers and 132 kV line bay extension at
Jogikuti substation.

As of July 2022, the entire substation works has
been completed except the supply of one 132/33
kV, 45 MVA and one 33/11 kV, 16 MVA power
transformers. The substation has been charged
and the load has been supplied from one 132/33
kV, 45 MVA power transformer from July 8, 2022.
The construction of transmission line has also
been completed and the line has been charged
successfully on July 6, 2022.

Hetauda-Birgunj 66 kV Transmission Line
Upgradation

Before completion of this project, Hetauda-

Birgunj 66 kV double circuit transmission line
was supplying power to small and medium
scaled industries like Hetauda Cement, Hulas
Steel, Jagadamba steel, Jagadamba wire, Surya
Nepal, Ashok Steel, Jagdamba_ enterprizes,
Sarbottam Steel with ACSR Wolf conductor. The
quantum of power required by these industries
and associated substations was_ increasing
day by day. To address the problem of low
current carrying capacity of existing ACSR Wolf
conductor, this project was initiated with the
objective of replacing existing Wolf conductor
with High Temperature Low Sag (HTLS) INVAR
conductor. Estimated project cost was 3 MUSD
and funded by GoN. The project was started in
FY 2072/073 (2015/016) and completed in May,
2022.

The project scope of works included replacing
20.20 km Wolf conductor with HTLS conductor
and associated hardware from Simara Tower
No 276 to Birgunj substation via Parwanipur
substation. In addition, erection of 43 number
of intermediate supporting towers between
the existing towers from Simara to Birgunj)
Substation was also in the scope of this project.
The project has successfully completed all the
scope of works and currently transmission line
has supplying higher power to the industries.

Comparison of Transmission Line Length in last Eight Fiscal Years

Cicuit km Total Increment
Total
2071/072 2130 2624
2 2072/073 494 2417 2911 287
3 2073/074 494 2596 75 78 3243 332
4 2074/075 514 2717 75 78 3384 141
5 2075/076 514 3142.5 255 78 3989.50 606
6 2076/077 514 3240 437 78 4269 279.50
7 2077/078 514.00 3540.54 741.20 78 4874 604.74
8 2078/079 514.00 3816.54 896.60 102.00 5329 455.40
Total Increment in Eight Years 2705.44

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Comparison of Substation Capacity in last Eight Fiscal Years। SN.। Total Capacity (MVA) Total Increment (MVA)

] 2071/072 2132

2 2072/073 2223 92

3 2073/074 2618 394

4 2074/075 3198 580

5 2075/076 3935 738

6 2076/077 4299.70 364.40

7 2077/078 6433.90 2134.2

8 2078/079 7148.60 714.7
Total Increment in Eight Years 5017

Comparison of Capacitor Bank Capacity in last Eight Fiscal Years। S.N.। Total Capacity (MVAr) Total Increment (MVAr)
]

2071/072 443.644

2 2072/073 463.644 20
3 2073/074 473.644 10
4 2074/075 473.644 ९)

5 2075/076 516.144 42.5
6 2076/077 546.144 30
7 2077/078 643.644 97.5
8 2078/079 656.144 75

Total Increment in Eight years 275

Grid Development Department

The Department is headed by the Director
and is responsible for planning, constructing,
supervising and commissioning of new
transmission line and substation projects up
to 132 kV voltage level. Brief summary of the
projects being executed by this Department is
presented below:

Projects under Construction
Ramechap (Garjyang) -Khimti 132 kV
Transmission Line

The objective of this project is to evacuate
power generated from IPP projects in Khimti
and Likhu corridors. The Garjyang-New Khimti
transmission line, Garjyang substation and line
bays extension at New Khimti started in FY
2067/068 and New Khimti 220/132 kV, 200 MVA
transformer installation and other associated
works started in FY 2076/77 and these are
expected to be completed by the end of FY

2079/80. The estimated project cost is about
20 MUSD and funded by the GoN.

The scopes of work include:

न- Construction of 31 km 132 kV of double
circuit transmission line with ACSR Bear
conductor as well as  132/33/11 V new
substation with 132/33kV, 30 MVA, 3 phase
power transformer and 33/11kV, 6/8 MVA,
3 phase power transformer at Garjyang
and construction of 132 kV bays at New
Khimti substation. For this work, contract
was signed in February 2017 with Pinggao
Group Co. Ltd

० Extension of 220 kV GIS at New Khimti
substation with 1 No. of 220 kV bay for
connecting 220/132 kV, 200 MVA (4*66.67,
1 phase) bank of auto transformers as well
extension of 132 kV at New Khimti substation
with 3 Nos. of 132 kV bays and construction
of 33 kV Indoor system with 8 nos of 33 kV

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bays. For this work, contract was signed in
March 2020 with MSIPL-CHINT J/V.

As of July 2022, 105 tower foundations and 102
tower erections out of 105 have been completed,
transmission line materials (conductors,
insulators, tower parts) have been reached at
site, 70.15 ckt km of transmission line has been
strung, civil construction works such as control
building, transformer foundation, gantries
foundation etc. have already been completed at
Garjyang substation. The 132/33/11kV Garjyang
substation is charged under contingency plan
on 2022/4/28 and some power is evacuated
to 33/11kV Jiri Right of Way

compensation distribution of both Dolakha and

substation.

Ramechhap district is ongoing rapidly.

In New Khimti substation, Upper Tamakoshi
Hydropower Project has already installed
220/132kV, 100 MVA power transformer to
evacuate power from IPP's of Likhu Corridor.
However, the capacity is found insufficient
to evacuate the power from IPPs of Likhu
and Garjyang corridor, so NEA decided to
install additional 220/132/33 kV, 200 MVA
power transformer at New Khimiti under New
Khimti Augumentation as part of Ramechhap,
Line

Garjyang,Khimti 132 kV Transmission

Project. The 220/132 kV,200 MVA (4*66.67, 1
phase) bank of auto transformers, 2 nos of 30
MVA power transformer and 1 nos of 6/8 MVA
has already reached at site.

Garjyang Substation Charged as per Contingency

Plan

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New Modi-Lekhnath 132 kV Transmission
Line

The project has been initiated with the objective
of improving the power supply situation in
Gandaki province and evacuating power from
hydropower plants in Modi River basin of Parbat
and Seti-Mardi-Sardi river of Kaski district.The
project is funded by EXIM Bank of India and
GON. The project is located at Parbat and Kaski
districts of Gandaki province.

Overall scope of the project includes
construction of 43.28 km 132 kV double circuit
transmission line with ACSR Bear conductor,
which shall connect existing Modi HEP with
Lekhnath substation through proposed New
Modi & Lahachowk substations.

With the completion of land acquisition of about
64 Ropani at Korunga, Parbat and about 62
Ropani at Lahchowk, Kaski, the project awarded
the substation work package to M/S Hitachi
Energy Ltd. India (Formerly Known as ABB India
Ltd.) on 21 June 2018. These substations were
successfully commissioned on 29th December,
2021 and finally charged with load on 18 January,
2022.

The Transmission line package was awarded
to M/S Kalpataru Power Transmission Limited
on 21 June 2018. As of July 2022, out of 140
towers, 136 Nos. of stub foundation works has
been completed, 131 Nos. of towers has been
erected and 37.01 km of line stringing has been
completed. On supply part, all equipment has
been delivered in site store. As a whole, about
92 percent of transmission line construction
work has been completed. It is targeted to be
completed by September, 2022.

Thankot - Chapagaon - Bhaktapur 132 kV
Transmission Line

The project is initiated with the objective of
completing 132 kV ring main in Kathmandu valley
to improve the power transmission capacity,

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power quality, reliability and reduce line loss in
the valley. The initial project cost estimate was
23 MUSD. Recently the project is being under
execution with the fund of GoN.

About 6 km transmission line in Kathmandu
district and 4 km transmission line in Bhaktapur
district have been completed. Construction of
remaining 18 km transmission line in Lalitpur
district was stopped due to protest by local
people demanding 100% RoW compensation
or complete shift of transmission line and
consequently previous contract was terminated.
NEA is taking initiations and conduct dialogs
with concerned people and authorities to
complete the remaining works. However, there
is no progress in the construction of remaining
works

Burtibang- Paudi Amrai- Tamghas-
Sandhikharka- Gorusinghe 132 kV
Transmission Line

The objective of this project is to extend the
transmission line from Kapilvastu district to
Arghakhachi, Gulmi and Banglung districts to
improve the power supply situation, reduce
faults in distribution system and decrease the
technical loss. It will also provide the electrical
network for power evacuation of proposed
hydroelectric projects in this region. The overall
cost of the project is around 39.5 MUSD and
funded by GON. This project was initiated in
FY 2065/066 (2008/09) and is expected to be
completed by 2022/23.

Complete scopes of the project include
construction of 86 km, 132 kV double circuit
transmission line with ACSR Bear conductor and
construction of new 132/33kV, 30MVA & 33/11kV,
16 MVA substations each at Motipur (Kapilvastu
district), Sandhikharka (Arghakhachi district),
Tamghas & Paudi-Amarai (both in Gulmi district)
and Burtibang (Baglung district). Out of these,
Motipur 132/33/11 kV substation, 37.605 km

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(75.21 circuit km) Motipur - Sandhikharka 132 kV
transmission line and Sandhikharka 132/33/11
kV substation has been charged on 2078/08/09,
2078/12/11 and 2078/12/12 respectively. Further,
civil construction works such as buildings (Staff
Quarter, Control Building, Guard House and
Store House) and switchyard foundations in
Tamghas and Paudi-Amarai substation have
almost been completed. Similarly construction
works of Burtibang substation has also been
started. Regarding Sandhikharka Burtibang 132
kV transmission line, check survey, geotechnical
investigation, tree counting and 2 tower
foundation have been completed.

Dordi Corridor 132 kV Transmission Line

The ojective of this project is to evacuate
power from IPP projects of Dordi river and its
tributaries in Lamjung district. The cost of this
project is estimated to be 8.4 MUSD and funded
by GoN.

Scopes of the project include construction of
10.167km long 132 kV double circuit transmission
line from Kirtipur to Udipur with ACSR Cardinal
Conductor and 132/11 kV, 10 MVA substation at
Kirtipur.

As of July 2022, Kirtipur 132/11kV substation
has been charged with 11 kV back feed. Due to
unavailability of supply at 132 kV voltage level,
the substation is yet to be fully commissioned.
Regarding Kirtipur-Udipur 132 kV transmission
line, foundation works as well as tower erection
and stringing works of conductor and OPGW
were entirely completed. But due to heavy
rainfall and devastating flood at Dordi river
in Asadh 2078, total of 4 Nos. of transmission
tower were collapsed affecting the completion
schedule of project. Out of four collapsed
towers, foundation works of all are complete
and two towers are fully erected. For the rest
of two towers, erection works, and associated
conductor stringing works are in progress.

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Kirtipur 132/11 kV Substation

Kushaha (Inaruwa) - Biratnagar 132 kV
Transmission Line

The objective of this project is to reinforce the
power supply system of Morang and Sunsari
districts to meet the increasing power demand of
domestic, commercial and industrial consumers
as well as to minimize overloading problem of
existing Duhabi Grid Substation, 33/11 kV Rani
substation and 33/11kV Tankisinwari substation.
The cost of the project is estimated to be 19
MUSD and is funded by GON. The project is
expected to be completed by April 2023.

Scopes of the project include construction
of 23 km, 132 kV double circuit transmission
line with HTLS Cordoba Conductor from
Inaruwa 400/220/132 kV substation to under
construction Biratnagar substation with
132/33 kV, 2*63MVA and 33/11kV, 16MVA Power
Transformers at Ramganj Belgachiya.

As of July 2022, construction of 66 Nos. of tower
foundations out of 80 has been completed.
Likewise, 12 Nos. of tower erection have been
completed. Land acquisition process for tower
pad has been completed and compensation
distribution work is in progress. Regarding
substation construction works, about 65% of
switchyard foundation, 90% of control building
and 85% of staff quarter construction works
are completed. Switchyard Equipments such
as disconnecting switches, CRP, SAS Panels,
communication equipments, capacitor banks

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have been delivered to the site. Switchgear
equipments (CT/PTs, Lightning Arrestor, VCBs)
have reached in Nepal Custom and power
dispatched from

transformers have been

Manufacturer's factory.

Tower Erection Work of Kusha-Biratnagar_

Transmission Line

Chameliya- Syaule- Attariya 132 kV Second
Circuit Transmission Line

The objective of this project is to reinforce the
power supply system and lay down infrastructure
for power evacuation from different IPP's in
Darchula and Bajhang districts. The scopes

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of this project are to construct 131 km second
circuit transmission line on same double circuit
tower of existing Chameliya-Attariya 132 kV
transmission line and bays extension work at
associated substations. Cost of this project
is 4.5 MUSD and funded by GON. This project
is initiated in FY 2074/075 (2017/018) and
expected to be completed by December 2022.

As of July 2022, 124.5 km of conductor stringing
works and construction of anew tower at Syaule
S/S and the bay extension work at Chameliya
S/S have been completed. The bay Extension
work at Attariya S/S and Syaule S/S has progress
of around 90% and is expetected to complete in
a month.

In the transmission line, local residents nearby
tower No. 13 to tower No. 17 of Darchula district
have forced to halt conductor stringing work
demanding insertion of additional towers.
Further, local residents nearby tower no. 194
to tower no. 212 at Dadeldhura district have
created obstruction for conductor stringing
demanding for compensation for household
structures under RoW which was constructed

after the completion of first circuit.

132 kV Lattice Tower Construction at Syaule Sub-

station

Bardghat - Sardi 132 kV Transmission Line

The objective of this project is to provide power
supply to Hongshi - Shivam Cement Industry.

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The scope of the project includes construction
of 20 km long 132 kV double circuit transmission
line with ACSR Bear conductor from Bardghat
substation to Sardi and 132 kV line bay extension
at existing Bardghat substation. The cost of the
project is estimated to be 6 MUSD and funded by
GON through Ministry of Industry, Commerce &
Supplies. The project is initiated in FY 2073/074
(2016/17) and expected to be completed by the
end of December 2022.

As of July 2021, all the civil construction works
including staff quarter, control building and
foundation works have been completed. Major
substation equipments have been installed.
Regarding the transmission line, out of 68 towers,
all foundations and 61 tower erection works and
13 km out of 20 km conductor stringing works
have been completed. Likewise, land acquisition
and RoW compensation distribution work have
also been completed. Single circuit transmission
line has been charged on 13 November, 2021 to
supply Hongshi-Shivam Cement Industry. Delay
in approval of additional tree cutting in the RoW
of transmission line has affected the completion
of the project.

Ongoing Conductor Stringing Works

Kushaha- Kataiya 132 kV Second circuit
Transmission Line

Considering high generation & surplus power
in Nepal and high demand in India during

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wet season and reverse scenario of power
generation/demand in dry season, Nepal and
India government have agreed to construct
cross border transmission line for import/
export of power. Kushaha-Kataiya 132 kV second
circuit transmission line project is proposed for
further strengthening of Nepal-India power
transmission line. The estimated cost of the
project is 5.5 MUSD and funded by GON. The
contract has been awarded to M/S Sigma Con
- Narendra Nirman JV on September 19, 2019.
The project is targeted to be completed by
December 2022.

The scope of this project includes construction
of 16.5 km second circuit transmission line
on same double circuit tower of existing
Kushaha-Kataiya 132 kV transmission line and
upgradation of existing Kusaha switching
station to a complete substation with 132/11kV,
22.5 MVA power transformer and necessary 132
kV line bays to connect transmission lines from

Rupani, Duhabi and Kataiya substations.

As of July 2022, all the civil works for all
equipment have been completed except for
existing line bays and all electrical equipment
has been delivered at the site and stored at
the contractor's premises. Moreover, Control
Building foundation, plinth beam and _ first
floor slab beam works has been completed and
the finishing works will be completed soon.
Furthermore, stringing of total 12.5 km ACSR
"PANTHER" conductor and OPGW has been
completed. Land Acquisition and foundation
for all seven LILO towers has been completed
and the erection of tower started at location
AP 01. Although, the project is targeted to be
completed by July 2022, but due to the Covid-19
hinderance, the progress of construction have
been affected.

Sunwal 132 kV Substation

The objective of this project is to provide
adequate power supply to Palpa Cement
Industry, Laxmi Steel Industry as well as other

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existing industries along with the reliable
power supply to existing and newly constructed
33 kV distribution network. The substation is
going to be constructed in Charpala, Ward No.
7 of Sunwal Municipality of Nawalparasi (Susta
Paschim) district.

For this project the fund has been allocated
by the GoN through Ministry of Industry,
Commerce and Supplies and the cost of Project
is NRs. 687 Million. The contract agreement has
been signed in September 2019 with Energy
Pac and Sigma Con JV. This project contract
work was effective from November 10, 2019
and expected to be completed in September
2022.

The scope of work includes construction of
a new substation with 132/33 kV, 2x63 MVA,
and 132/11 kV, 22.5 MVA, 3-phase
power transformers and construction of 7 Nos.
of 33 kV feeders and 4 Nos. of 11 kV feeders
with complete relay & protection system and

3-phase

substation automation system

As of July 2022, construction of boundary wall,
control building, staff quarter and store cum
guard house have been completed. Almost all
the materials except power transformers have
been delivered to the site. Control panel wiring
and other equipment installation works are
going on.

Sunwal Substation under Construction

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Balefi-Barhabise Corridor 132 kV
Transmission Line

The objective of this project is to evacuate power
from different IPP projects at Balefi Corridor. The
project will construct Pangtang-Bahrabise 20
km 132 kV double circuit transmission line with
ACSR Cardinal Conductor. Initial cost estimate of
the project is NRs 546.69 Million and funded by
GON. The contract agreement has been signed
with M/s Sigma Con Pvt. Ltd in May 2020 and
the project is expected to be completed by July
2023.

As of July 2022, check survey, detail engineering,
resistivity measurement and soil test works
have been completed. Tower design, foundation
design, tower schedule works have also been
completed and notice for acquiring private
lands in Sindhupalchok district for tower pads
have been published. Tower foundation works in
6 locations have been completed and ongoing
in few more locations. EIA implementation and
approval for tree cutting is under process.

Kohalpur-Surkhet-Dailekh 132 kV
Transmission Line

The objective of this project is to meet the
increasing power demand of Surkhet and
Dailekh — districts, supply
quality and facilitate power evacuation from

improve power
hydropower projects in Bheri, Babai and Karnali
river basins of Karnali Province.

The scopes of project include construction of
52 km Kohalpur-Surkhet 132 kV double circuit
transmission line with ACSR Bear conductor,
31 km Surkhet-Dailekh 132 kV double circuit
transmission line with ACSR Cardinal conductor,
132 kV bay extension works at Kohalpur and
132/33 kV substation at Dailekh. Estimated
project cost is 29 MUSD and is funded by GoN.
The transmission line package from Kohalpur
to Surkhet has been awarded to M/S M/s RS
Infraprojects Pvt. Ltd. and this section of the line
is expected to be completed by October 2023.

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As of July 2022, in Kohalpur-Surkhet 132 kV
transmission line section; 45 tower foundation
out of 162 have been completed. Notice for
acquiring private lands in Banke and Surkhet
districts has been published and compensation
is distributed to few land owners. Tree cutting
of the transmission line has been approved.
Similarly, all design drawings have been
approved and civil construction works of bays in
Kohalpur substation have been started. Circuit

breaker has arrived to the site.

Further, in Surkhet-Dailekh 132 kV transmission
line section, land acquisition for Dailekh (Chupra)
substation has been completed and IEE has been
approved. Construction of boundary wall and
Guard house in Chupra substation have been
started. The tender document for construction
of the transmission line is under preparation.

Mainahiya - Sampatiya 132 kV Transmission
Line

The objective of this project is to facilitate
cross-border power trade between Nepal and
India. The Joint Steering Committee (JSC) on
Nepal - India cooperation in power sector held
on 24 January 2019 at Pokhara has agreed to
proceed for the implementation of 132 kV cross
border transmission line which interconnects
Mainahiya substation (Nepal) and Sampatiya
substation (India). The cost of project is
estimated to be 8.0 MUSD and funded by GoN.
The project is initiated in FY 2075/076 (2017/18)
and is expected to be completed by end of
December 2022.

The scope of the project includes construction of
28 km double circuit transmission line with ACSR
Bear conductor in Nepal side from 132/33/11
kV Mainahiya substation to Marchawar (Shree
Rampur) border point at Rupandehi district,
Nepal and bay extension works at Mainahiya
substation.

As of July, 2022, in Mainahiya substation, all the
civil construction works have been completed.

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Major substation equipment have been
delivered to site. Regarding the transmission line,
out of total 96 locations, 96 tower foundation
and 95 tower erection works and 8 km out of
28 km conductor stringing works have been
completed. Land acquisition process for tower
pad has been completed, RoW compensation
work is in progress and all equipment have been

delivered to site.

Dhalkebar- Loharpatti 132 kV Transmission
Line

The objective of this project is to reinforce the
power supply system, cater increasing power
demand, enhance quality and reliability of power
supply of Mahottari and Dhanusha districts.

The scopes of project include construction of
20 km long 132 kV double circuit transmission
line with ACSR Cardinal Conductor from existing
Dhalkebar substation to Loharpatti with 132/33
kV, 2*30 MVA and 132/11 kV, 22.5 MVA substation
at Loharpatti. The estimated cost of the project
is NRs 1125 Million and is funded by GoN. The
project was started in February, 2021 and
expected to be completed in 2023.

As of July 2022, in the transmission line, land
acquisition for the tower pad is completed. For
the substation, the foundation construction of
the gantry structure and equipment structure
is almost completed. Construction of control
room, staff quarter and store cum guard house
is in the final stage. Manufacturing and testing
of transmission line tower are completed and
will be delivered to the site soon. Design and
drawings of substation steel structure have
been completed. Submission and approval of
design and drawings of other equipment is
under the process.

Raxaul Parwanipur 132 kV Second Circuit
Transmission Line

Raxual - Parwanipur 132 kV second circuit
transmission line project has been initiated for

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increasing import/export of power between
India and Nepal. This line will be helpful
to meet increasing industrial demand — of
Birgung corridor. The scopes of this project
include construction of 22 km second circuit
transmission line on same double circuit
tower of existing Raxaul-Parwanipur 132 kV
transmission line and expansion of 132 kV bay
at Raxaul and Parwanipur substation. Estimated
cost of the project is 15 MUSD and funded by

GON.

As of July 2022, stringing of total 16.5 km ACSR
"PANTHER" conductor and OPGW has been
completed. Moreover, the foundation works for
second bay of Raxaul Parwanipur 132 kV line have
been completed at Parwanipur substation. All
the electrical equipment have been delivered at
the site and stored at the contractor's premises.
The project is expected to be completed by
December 2022.

Dhalkebar - Balganga 132 kV Transmission
Line

This project is initiated with the objective of
improving voltage and supplying adequate and
reliable power in Dhanusha district. The total
project cost is about NRs. 2000 Million and
funded by Government of Nepal. The project is
initiated in fiscal year 2075/76 and is expected
to be completed by the end of FY year 2080/81.

The scopes of the project include construction
of about 24 km long, double circuit 132 kV
transmission line with Cardinal conductor and
construction of 132/33 kV, 2x63 MVA substation
at Balganga, Hansapur Municipality - 9. The
proposed line will originate from AP 13 of under
132 kV
transmission line and will be connected to the

construction Dhalkabar Loharpatti
proposed Balganga substation. The Balganga
Yadukoha,
Dhanusha Dham, Birendra Bajar, Lohna and
Nagrain 33/11 kV substations.

substation will feed Mujeliya,

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at Balganga substation have been completed.
The contract for construction of the boundary
wall and guard house with store at Balganga
substation has been awarded and 85 % of total
work has been completed. Soil testing work for
substation is going on. For transmission line, the
contract has been awarded to Sigma Con. Pvt.
Ltd. and the contractor has mobilized to the site.

Construction of Store cum Guardhouse

Kaligandaki-Ridi 132 kV Transmission Line
Project

The objective of this project is to increase the
quality and reliability of power supply in Palpa,
Gulmi, Argakhachi and Syangja districts. In
addition, NEA will supply power to CG Cement
after the completion of Ridi 132 kV substation.
The project is initiated in FY 2075/076 (2018/19)

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with the funding by GoN through Ministry of
Industry, Commerce and Supplies. The cost of
this project is estimated to be NRs 1,450 Million.

The scopes of works include construction of
about 23 km_ single circuit transmission line
on double circuit tower and 60 MVA, 132/33/11
kV substation at Kuseni, Palpa and 132 kV bay
extension works at Kaligandaki HEP.

As of July 2022, boundary wall and store cum
guard house construction works are in final
stage of completion. Likewise, contract for
transmission line construction was awarded in
April 2022 and currently is in the phase of check
survey, tower spotting and finalizing the tower
design works. For substation construction,
estimate has been approved, and the tender has
been floated in July 2022.

Sunwal (Bhumahi) - Hakui 132 kV
Transmission Line Project

The objective of this project is to meet the
increasing industrial power demand in Bumahi
- Bhairahawa Corridor of Nawalparasi (Susta
Pachim), enhance the transmission capacity,
improve supply reliability, reduce loss and
improve voltage profile of distribution system
in Nawalparasi.

The scope of the project includes construction of
14.4 km long 132 kV double circuit transmission
line from Sunwal 132 kV substation (under
Construction) to new 132 kV substation in Hakui
with ACSR Cardinal Conductor in steel lattice
structure. The new 132/33/11 kV substation shall
be constructed at Hakui with 132/33 kV, 2x 100
MVA, 3 phase power transformer, 7 numbers
of 33 kV feeders and 2 numbers of 25 MVAR
Capacitor Bank.

As of July 2022, technical bid approval of Sunwal-
Hakui 132 kV Transmission Line is under process.
The works are expected to complete within
24 months from date of signing of contract
agreement. Invitation for bid for substation
works has been published. The works are

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expected to be completed in 21 months from
date of signing contract agreement.

Survey Work

Amarpur-Dhungesaghu 132 kV Transmission
Line

The objective of this project is to interconnect
the  Kabelli
transmission line projects so that the power

Corridor and Koshi Corridor

from Kabeli Corridor 132 kV transmission line
project can be partially diverted to the Koshi
Corridor 220 kV transmission line project during
normal operation. This project shall be a link
for evacuation of power effectively from the
growing number of IPPs in the Kabeli river basin.
Also, in case of any fault in the Kabeli Corridor
in the lower sections this project intends to
improve the reliability by diverting the power
into koshi corridor transmission line. The Project
is initiated in FY 2075/76 (2018/19) and expected
to be completed by end of the year 2023/24.
The estimated cost of the project is NRs. 1042
Million and funded by GoN.

The scopes of project include construction of
about 19.2 km double circuit transmission line
from Amarpur, Panchthar to Dhungesaghu,
Taplejung and necessary 132 kV bay extension
works at respective substations.

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As of July 2022, feasibility study of the project
has been completed and Initial Environmental
Examination (IEE) has been approved. The project
has floated the tender for the transmission line
and is under technical evaluation.

Lekhnath Pokhara 132kV Transmission Line
Up-gradation

The objective of this project is to reinforce
existing power supply system of Pokhara city
districts by upgrading the conductor of existing
132 kV transmission lines . It also helps to supply
quality, reliable and uninterrupted power supply
in Pokhara City.

The scopes of project include replacement
of 7 km ACSR Wolf conductor from Pokhara
substation to Lekhnath substation with High
Temperature Low Sag _ (HTLS)
Estimated cost of the project is NRs 45 Million

conductor.

and funded by GoN. This project is initiated in
FY 2077/078 and is expected to be completed
by 2079/80.

New Khimti-Lamosanghu-Kathamandu
Transmission Line Up-gradation

The objective of this project is to increase the
existing power supply system of Kathmandu
Valley by upgrading the conductor of existing
132 kV transmission lines from New Khimti to
Bhaktapur via Lamosanghu 132 kV substation.
It also helps to supply quality, reliable and
uninterrupted power supply in Kathmandu
Valley.

The scope of project in the first phase includes
replacement of 45 km ACSR Bear conductor
from New Khimti substation to Lamosanghu
substation with High Temperature Low Sag
(HTLS) conductor. Estimated cost of the project
is NRs 500 Million and funded by GoN. This
project is initiated in FY 2078/079 and expected
to be completed by 2079/80.

As of July 2022, the contractor has completed
check survey of the existing line and submitted

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for approval to project. Simalarly, design drawing
approval is in progress.

Malekhu 132 kV Substation Expansion
Project

The objective of this project is to increase the
reliability of the existing distribution lines in the
Dhading district by expansion of the existing 132
kV Malekhu switching station.

The scopes of project include construction,
installation of 2x30 MVA power transformers
at Malekhu switching station and 33 kV line bay
expansion at existing Jahare and Dhading Besi
33 kV substation. Estimated cost of the project
is NRs 290 Million and funded by GoN. This
project is initiated in FY 2078/079 and expected
to be completed by 2079/80.

As of July 2022, the contractor has submitted
design drawings of various equipment for
approval and mobilized to the site.

Surkhet Substation

The objective of this project is improve supply
system of Surkhet areas.The estimated cost of
project is Nrs. 750 million and funded by GON.

Scope of the project includes construction of
2*30 MVA,132/33 kV Substation at Surkhet.
As of July 2022, NEA has signed the contract
agreement with NHE (Nepal Hydro& Electric
Limited.) on May 4, 2022 for all the works and the
Contractor has already mobilized his manpower
and machineries to the site. Approval of civil and
electrical designs are in progress.

Projects under Planned and Proposed

न" _Lalbandi-Salimpur 132 kV Transmission Line
* Godak - New Anarmani Transmission Line

" Godak -Soyak 132 kV Transmission Line

¢ Pathlaiya - Harniya Transmission Line

¢ Sunkoshi 132 kV Substation

¢ Bafikot-Khungri 132 kV Transmission Line

० New Pokhara (Birauta) 132 kV Substation

e [8180 - Sukhipur 132 kV Transmission Line

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¢ Rupani - Bode Barsain 132 kV Transmission
Line

न" Chandrapur - Sukhdevchauk 132 kV
Transmission Line

¢  Jhurjhure 132 kV Transmission Line

न" Kathmandu Valley Transmission System
Upgradation

न Syaule Sanfebagar 132 kV Transmission Line

132kV. Underground

Electricity Transmission Line

० Prasauni — Birgunj

Major 220 kV Transmission Line
Department

Koshi Corridor 220 kV Transmission Line

220kV
Transmission Line Project is to support this

The objective of Koshi Corridor
requirement and to make the transmission and
distribution network of NEA more resilient in
Arun and Tamor basin. This project is jointly
financed by the Government of Nepal and
the Government of India. EXIM Bank of India
provided the Line of Credit 250 MUSD to the
GON, whereas 90 MUSD will be funded by the
GON.

The scope of Koshi Corridor 220kV
Transmission Line Project covers, inter alia,
the following:

न" Under Package KC1: Through a contract
with M/s Kalpataru Power Transmission
Ltd. Design, Supply & Construction of
~35km long 220kV Twin ACSR Moose
D/C Transmission Line from Tumlingtar
Substation to Basantapur SS via Baneshwar
SS, and ~76km long Quad ACSR Moose D/C
TL from Basantapur SS to Inaruwa SS;

न" Under Package KC2: Through a contract
with M/s Larsen and Toubro Ltd., Design,
Supply, & Construction of 220kV Air Insulated
Substation at Tumlingtar (2x100 MVA; 2x
25/30MVA), Baneshwar (2x 25/30MVA), and
Basantapur (2x 1OOMVA; 1x 20/30MVA) and
Bay Extension (2x 220kV Bays) works at the
Inaruwa substation; and

¢ Under Package KC3: Through a contract

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with KEC International Ltd., Design, Supply,
& Construction of 35km long 220kV Twin
ACSR Moose D/C TL from Dhungesanghu
SS to Basantapur SS and a 132/33 kV AIS (2x
15MVA).

This transmission line will only be charged at
132kV level in the present scope of the project.
The consultancy service is being provided by
M/s WAPCOS India Ltd.

Initially, the scope of the project was for single
circuit stringing. After the scope of the project is
expanded to include stringing of second circuit,
Koshi Corridor 220kV TLP will be capable of
realizing its full potential of evacuating as much
as 2,000MW of power. The tender for stringing
of second circuit in the Dhungesanghu-

Basantapur section has been floated.

Progress Status

Package KC-1 has been completed barring
charging at full rated voltage, and some works
such as revetment/ protection works etc. This
line has been partially (66km stretch) charged
since August 18, 2021 at 33kV level and schedule
to be charged by the end of July 2022.

Package KC-2: Almost all works at Tumlingtar,
Baneshwar and bay-extensions at Inaruwa
substation have been completed and_ is
scheduled to be charged by the end of July, 2022.
Basantapur Substation still requires additional
time because of its extreme climatic conditions
(rain, and snow at altitude: 2,450m above mean
sea level), extreme topographic conditions
(substantial cutting, filling, and stabilization

works for bench formation).

Package KC-3: Civil works at Dhungesanghu
substation are almost complete barring road,
drainage, and some protection & finishing
works. Most of erection works are also complete
within the substation. On the transmission line
of this package, out of 130 numbers of 220 kV
DC towers, >85% of foundations have been cast,
~83% towers have been erected, and more than

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30% stringing has been completed.

oufin Se

Baneshwar Substation

Target

० KC2: The completion of all facilities under
KC2 is expected by September, 2022; and

० KC3: The completion of all facilities under
KC-3 is expected by December, 2022.

Chilime-Trishuli 220 kV Transmission Line

The objective of this project is to evacuate power
generated from hydropower projects in Upper
Trishuli Valley being constructed by Chilime
Hydropower Company Limited notably Upper
Sanjen, Sanjen and Rasuwagadhi and other
Independent Power Producers (IPPs). The project
is funded by German Development Cooperation
through (KfW), European Investment Bank (EIB),
European Union and GON. The contract price for
construction of 72 km Circuit length of 220 kV
transmission line with total of 79 Nos. of towers
is USS 6,884,897.67 + NPR 722,555,332.49 and
the contract price for construction of 320
MVA capacity 220/132/33 kV Chilime Hub New
GIS Substation is USS 6,432,900.86 + NRS
547,472,116.35. The Power Grid Corporation of
India has been awarded the Consultancy Service
contract for the project supervision on 6 July
2016.

The scope of the project includes construction
of 28 km long 220 kV transmission line from
Chilime Hub to Trishuli 3B Hub substation and
construction of 2x160 MVA, 220/132 kV plus
1x50 MVA, 132/33 kV substation at Thambuchet,

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Rasuwa. The line has two sections, one section
(Chilime Hub substation to Mailung) is 20 km
line of double circuit twin Bison ACSR conductor
and the other section (Mailung to Trishuli 3B
Hub) is 8 km line of four circuit twin Bison ACSR
conductor. The 220/132 kV transformer includes
two banks of 160 MVA auto transformers
formed with 7 numbers of 220/132 kV, 53.33MVA
single phase auto transformers and 132/33
kV transformer includes 50 MVA, 132/33 kV, 3
phase power transformer.

The project is mainly divided into two contract
packages and is currently under implementation
phase. An EPC contract was signed between
NEA and Pinggao Group Co., Ltd, China for the
Package-1 (220kV Chilime Hub-Trishuli-3B Hub
Transmission Line) and Package-2 (Chilime Hub
GIS Substation & Trishuli-3B Hybrid Substation)
on 13 November 2017.

As of July 2022, regard to the transmission
line construction, 39 out of 79 complete tower
foundation and 15 Nos. of legs foundation
have been completed with 23 Nos. of tower
erected. Major supplies like conductor, earth
wire, insulators, line hardware, tower earthing
materials and most of the tower parts have
been dispatched and reached to the site. Type
test of OPGW has been completed and FAT is
remaining, OPGW and Hardware combine type
test is under the process. The transmission line

is scheduled to be completed by February 2023.

Tower Erection Works

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Trishuli 3B 220 kV HUB Substation

The objective of this Trishuli 3B 220 kV Hub
substation is to accumulate about 600 MW of
power to be generated in Trishuli basin and
evacuate those power via Trishuli-Matatirtha
transmission line to INPS. The scope of the
project includes construction of 2x160 MVA
220/132 kV plus 1x50 MVA 132/33 kV substation
at Manakamana VDC of Nuwakot district. The
220/132 kV transformer includes two banks
of 160 MVA auto transformers formed with 7
numbers of 220/132 kV, 53.33MVA Single phase
auto transformers and 132/33 kV transformer
includes 50 MVA, 132/33 kV, 3 phase power
transformer. The 220 kV bays will be of Hybrid
GIS type, which will be the first in Nepal at 220kV
voltage level.

The project cost is estimated to be 16 MUSD
with the joint funding of Government of Nepal,
Germany (KfW) and European Investment Bank
(EIB). Contract was signed with M/s PINGGAO
GROUP CO., LTD (China) on November 13, 2017
with the contract value of 12.5 MUSD and the
contract became effective from December 20,
2017.

The overall physical progress of the project is
about 92.91%. The progress on design/drawing
is about 99.5%. Major challenges of the project
were to complete the site leveling and river/
rivulet protection works. About 95% of site
leveling and 95% of the river/rivulet protection
have been completed.

Since it is very urgent project to evacuate the
power from various IPPs (around 600 MW in
near future), the project is given a high priority.
Due to COVID-19 Pandemic, project is impacted
and is re-scheduled to be completed by January,
2023.

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Under Construction Trishuli 3B Hub Substation

Lekhnath-Damauli 220 kV Transmission Line

The objective of this project is to augment the
power evacuation capacity of the Integrated
National Power System from the western
basin of Nepal with the construction of a 220
kV, 45 km long double circuit transmission line
with MOOSE ACSR conductor from Lekhnath
Substation to New Damauli Substation, and
220/132 kV (6x100 + spare 1x100 MVA) GIS
substation at Lekhnath, and 220/132 kV (2x63
MVA), 132/33 kV (2x30 MVA), 33/11 kV (2x8 MVA)
GIS substation at Damauli. The cost of this
project is estimated at 65 MUSD and 31 million
EURO. The project is funded by the GoN and
Germany (KfW). The project is expected to be
completed in F/Y 2081/82

As of July 2022, construction works for the
access road to New Damauli Substation and
bridge over the Chhabdi River are in progress.
The contractor M/S Kirateshwor Construction
& Drilling Company Pvt. Ltd till now has
completed the construction of the foundation
and raft works of the right Pier of the Chhabdi
Bridge. The tender notice for the construction
of quarter building at New Damauli Substation
has been published with the target to complete
within FY 2079/80. Project Implementation
Consultant FICHTNER, Germany, has prepared
the detailed design and the bid documents. Bids
will be invited for construction of substation
and transmission line within August 2022.
The construction schedule will be 24 months

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from the date of contract effectiveness. The
commissioning of the project is scheduled by
March 2025.

Tumlingtar-Sitalpati 220 kV Transmission
Line

The objective of this project is to extend
the reach of the INPS at 220kV level from
the existing Tumlingtar SS to the proposed
Sitalpati SS, which can later function as a hub
for evacuating power generated from the Arun
River basin at Sankhuwasabha and Bhojpur
district. Additionally, the Sitalpati SS will also
pool the power of local IPPs, transmit it to
Tumlingtar SS which can readily evacuate that
power using the transmission infrastructure
laid down under Koshi Corridor 220kV TLP. This
project's estimated cost is NPR 4,482 million
and is funded by the Government of Nepal. The
project is initiated in August 2022 and expected
to be completed in February 2025.

The 220kV
Transmission Line Project covers the following:

scope of Tumlingtar-Sitalpati

¢ Construction of ~14km long 220kV Twin
Moose ACSR D/C Transmission Line from
Tumlingtar SS to Sitalpati SS;

* Construction of 220kV(GIS)/ )/132kV/33/11
kV AIS substation at the Sitalpati Substation
with 220/132 kV, 400 MVA (6*66.67 MVA+
1*66.67 MVA) single phase bank and 132/33
kV, 2*24/30 MVA three phase transformer;
and

¢ Construction of 2 line-bay extensions at the
existing Tumlingtar Substation.

As of July 2022, IEE of the transmission line has
been completed. The bid for the construction
of the Transmission line and substations was
floated on 3 February, 2022 and the contract was
awarded to M/S Kalpataru Power Transmission
Limited, India on 28 June, 2022. The construction
of the Compound wall and staff quarter has
been completed at the Sitalpati substation.

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Projects under Planned and Proposed

¢ Trishuli 3B - Ratmate 220kV Transmission
Line;

¢ Dhaubadilron Mines Electricity Transmission
Line;

¢« Dharan 220/33 kV Substation; and

« Palpa 220 kV Substation.

Major 400 kV Transmission Line
Project

Hetauda- Dhalkebar-Inaruwa 400 kV
Substation Expansion

Hetauda-Dhalkebar-Inaruwa 400kV Substation
Expansion Project is funded by the Government
of Nepal which includes Nepal's first three
major grid substations of 400 kV voltage
level at Hetauda, Dhalkebar and Inaruwa. The
Dhalkebar 400kV substation is connected to the
Muzaffarpur (India) substation via. Dhalkebar-
Muzaffarpur 400kV cross border transmission
line that will also be connected to Hetauda and
Inaruwa via. Hetauda-Dhalkebar-Inaruwa 400kV
Transmission Line. The Dhalkebar- Muzzaffarpur
cross-border link became instrumental for
exporting/importing the electricity between
Nepal and India. All three substations aim to
serve as a backbone to transmission line system
in the national grid of Nepal. This project was

started in the fiscal year 2073/74 .

The scopes of project include the construction
of 400 kV six line bays for termination of 400
kV double circuit lines from Muzaffarpur (India),
Hetauda and Inaruwa, 400/220 kV, 3x315MVA
3 phase transformers, 80MVAr 3 phase bus
reactor and its associated bays at Dhalkebar
substation, 400 kV four line bays for termination
of 400 kV double circuit lines from Dhalkebar
and Ratmate, 400/220 kV, 4X167 MVA 1 phase
transformers, 50 MVAr 3 phase bus reactor
and its associated bays at Hetauda substation
and two line bays for termination of 400 kV
double circuit lines from Dhalkebar, 400/220
kV, 3x315MVA 3 phase transformers, 5OMVAr
3 phase bus reactor and its associated bays at

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Inaruwa substation.

All three substations are 400 kV gas insulated
switchgear (GIS) type with one and _ half
breaker busbar scheme. These substations will
be equipped with a state-of-the-art control,
protection and automation system based
on IEC 61850 open standards to facilitate
communication numerous devices
and beyond. NEA

Engineering Company has been appointed as

between
within the substation
a design check and construction supervision
Consultant for this project.

For the construction of 400 kV GIS substation
at Dhalkebar the contract had been awarded to
ABB India Limited on December 2017 (later on
assignment of the project had been transferred
to Linxon India Pvt. Limited on July 2020).
The cost of project is 17.58 MUSD and NPR
220.33 million. Despite Covid -19 pandemic and
lockdown imposed by GON, the construction of
the Dhalkebar substation has been completed
and in operation since November 11, 2020.
Similarly, for the construction of 400 kV
GIS substation at Hetauda and Inaruwa, the
contract has been awarded to Siemens Limited,
India on December 2018 with contract price of
28.41 MUSD and NPR 410.54.

However, COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown
imposed by Government of Nepal has
affected the works schedule of the substation.
Furthermore, due to flooding of Inaruwa
Substation on 19-21 October 2021, some of the
parts of the GIS have been damaged and re-
manufacturing of the same is in the progress.
As of July 2022, all the engineering & design
works has been completed. Most of the civil
works at both sites are almost completed.
Majority of equipments including 400 kV GIS,
400/220 kV outdoor equipments, reactors,
transformers, CRP & SAS Equipments, Battery
& charger, communication equipment,
firefighting material, earthing materials have
been delivered to the site and _ installation,

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testing and commissioning works are under
progress at both sites. The project is expected
to be complete by December 2022.

Aerial View of Dhalkebar 400/220/132/33 substation

Nepal-india Electricity Transmission and
Trade Project (NIETTP)

Nepal-India Electricity Transmission and Trade
Project (NIETTP) funded by World Bank was
started with the objective of establishing high
voltage cross-border transmission link capacity
of about 1,000 MW to facilitate exchange of
power with India and to enhance the reliability
of electricity supply. Furthermore, under
NIETTP additional funding, the scopes include
construction of Hetauda-Bharatpur -Bardaghat
220 kV transmission lines and 132 kV substation
at Hetadua, Bharatpur and Bardaghat. In
addition, Transmission System Master Plan of
Nepal had been prepared under this project,
which is now being implemented by NEA. All
substations are Air insulated switchgear (AIS)
type with double main and transfer bus bar
scheme for 220 kV and double main bus bar

scheme for 132 kV.

Projects Under Construction

Hetauda - Dhalkebar - Inaruwa 400 kV
Transmission Line Project

The objective of this project is to establish high
voltage cross-border transmission link capacity
of about 1,000 MW to facilitate exchange of
power with India and to improve the reliability
of power supply. The Power Grid Corporation

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of India (PGCIL) was appointed as a Design and
Construction Supervision Consultant for the
project. This project was started in the year 2012
and is expected to be completed by the year
2023. The estimated project cost is around 170
MUSD and it is funded by World Bank, GON and
NEA. The contract was, awarded to Angelique
International Limited, India - LTB Leitungsbau
GmbH, Germany Joint Venture (AIL-LTB JV) on
February 3, 2013. The original completion time
was 30 months after the contract effective but
due to delay in the site clearance by the various
issues of Right of Way (ROW) of lines, the
completion schedule was revised and expected
to be completed by the year 2023.

The scopes of the project include followings:

* Design, supply and _ construction of
approximately 288 km _ of Hetauda-
Dhalkebar-Inaruwa 400 kV, double circuit
Quad Moose ACSR conductor transmission
line.

¢ Design, supply and construction of Hetauda
substation: 220/132 kV, 2X160 MVA and
132/11 kV, 10 MVA Transformers and _ its
associated bays, and 220 kV line bays for the
termination of 220 kV Double Circuit lines
from Bharatpur.

* Design, supply and _ construction of
Dhalkebar substation: 220/132 kV, 2X160
MVA Transformers and its associated bays,
2X315 MVA, 220/132 kV Transformer bays,
2 Nos. of 220 kV lines bays for termination
of 220 kV Khimti-Dhalkebar D/C Lines, 2 Nos.
of 220 kV lines bays for termination of 220
kV Hetauda-Dhalkebar D/C Lines, 2 Nos. of
220 kV lines bays for termination of 220 kV
Dhalkebar-Inaruwa D/C Lines and 2 Nos. of
220 kV lines bays for termination of 220 kV
Dhalkebar-Muzzaffarpur D/C Lines

¢ Design, supply and construction of Inaruwa
substation: 220/132 kV, 2X160 MVA and
220/33 kV, 2X63 MVA Transformers and its
associated bays; 132 kV, 25 MVAr Bus Reactor
and its associated bay; 2 Nos. of 220 kV line

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bays for the termination of 220 kV double
circuit lines from Basantpur ( Koshi Corridor
transmission line), 6 Nos. of 33kV line bays
and 4 Nos. 132 kV line bays for loop in loop
out of existing 132 kV double circuit lines
from Lahan to Duhabi.

All substations are Air Insulated Switchgear
(AIS) type with double main and transfer bus
bar scheme for 220 kV and double main bus
bar scheme for 132 kV. These substations will
be equipped with a state-of-the-art control,
protection and automation system based
on IEC 61850 open standards to facilitate
numerous devices

communication between

within the substation and beyond.

Inaruwa Substation

As of July 2022, Out of 792 tower pads, 706
foundation have been completed and 681
towers have been erected. The remaining
parts fall in the forest area and the community
dispute locations. The process of tree-felling
and stacking along the right-of-way of the route
is under process in Makwanpur district. There is
public disputes at some location, which is also
hindering the progress. Pile foundation work is
critical activity of the project. Out of eight pile
foundations, six pile foundation works at Koshi
river have been completed.

Similarly, for the construction of 220/132 kV
Substation at Hetauda, Dhalkebar and Inaruwa,
the contract was awarded to Central China Power
Grid International Economic & Trade Co., China

in June, 2014. However, due to non-performance
of the Contractor, the contract was terminated
on September 22, 2017. After termination of
the contract, the contract for balance works of
Dhalkebar substation has been awarded to M/S
Telmos Electronics on January 23, 2018. Initially,
Dhalkebar-Muzzaffaur 400kV Transmission Line
was charged at 132kV for import of 100 MW
power from India. After successfully charging of
220 kV Dhalkebar substation at 220 kV voltage
level on August 16, 2018, the power in the tune
of 260 MW power is being imported during
peak hours through Dhalkebar-Muzzaffaur 400
kV transmission line charged at 220 kV level.
Dhalkebar substation is the Nepal's first 220 kV
AIS substation having the capacity of 950 MVA.

Further, the contract for balance works of
220/132 kV Hetauda and Inaruwa substation has
been awarded to M/S Consortium of Siemens
Limited and Telmos Electronics on December
20, 2018. As of now, majority of the substation
equipmenthas been delivered at site for Hetauda
substation. Equipment foundation, equipment
& its structure installation, firefighting water
tank, firefighting pump house, switchyard panel
room and cable trench works are in progress.
Hetauda substation is expected to be completed
by the end of year 2022.

At Inaruwa substation, 220kV, 132kV and 33kV
equipment installation and testing works are
completed. LILO of double ckt 132 kV Rupani-
Duhabi line is completed at with the help of
ERS tower. The 132 kV switchyard of Inaruwa
substation is charged on 17 July, 2022 and the
substation will be commissioned by July 2022.

Hetauda - Bharatpur - Bardaghat 220kV
Transmission Line

This World Bank funded project started in
2008 with the objective of enhancing the
transmission capacity and bolstering the
reliability of the Integrated Nepal Power System

(INPS). However, as the funding of the World

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Bank has been closed since 31October 2021, the
Project is being constructed using fund from
the Government of Nepal and NEA%s internal
budget. The project aims to evacuate the power
to be generated by various hydropower plants
and to serve as a highway for the power flow
from the western to eastern region of Nepal
and vice versa.

Bharatpur-Bardaghat 220 kV Transmission
Line

The scope of the project is to construct 74
km long, 220 kV Double Circuit Transmission
४८5२ Conductor
(initially charged at 132 kV) from Bharatpur to

Line with Twin Bison
Bardaghat. After the termination of contract
with M/S Central China Power Grid International
Economic & Trade Co. Ltd, China (CCPG) on June
5, 2017, the new contract for balanced work
(Contract No. NIETTP/BB/AF/5/ICB) was awarded
to M/S Hengton-Optics Electric Company, China
on August 6, 2018 with the contract value of
5.5 MUSD. The Contractor has completed all
works except two towers located in Dumkibas
region of the corridor. The plea for the stay
order against the construction of tower in
this region was revoked by the Supreme Court
of Nepal with additional directional order to
start construction after providing reasonable

compensation for the affected families.

As of July 2022, out of 246 tower pads, 244
tower foundations, 244 tower erections and
stringing of 142 circuit kilometers of conductors
have been completed. 100% of the site is
cleared and 95% of Project Affected Families
(PAFs) are compensated for their structure
damage. The line is expected to be completed
by September, 2022 after reaching a mutual
agreement between the project team and the
affected families to construct the section with
proper compensation to the affected families as
directed by the Supreme Court of Nepal.

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Hetauda-Bharatpur 220 kV Transmission Line

The scope of this project is to construct 74 km
long, 220 kV double circuit transmission line
with twin Bison ACSR Conductor (to be charged
initially at 132 kV) from Hetauda to Bharatpur.
The contract with M/S ICOMM Tele Ltd, India
signed on March 9, 2009 with the contract
value of 15.3 MUSD was terminated on 29 April,
2019. After the termination of contract, the
new contract for balance work (Contract No.
NIETTP/AF/HB/ICB/O2) was awarded to M/S KEC
International Ltd., India on 05 June, 2020 with
the contract value of 5.4 MUSD and NPR 368.8
Million.

As of July 2022, out of 226 tower pads in
Hetauda Bharatpur line section, 208 tower
foundations have been casted, 204 towers have
been erected, 80 circuit km stretch has been
strung and almost 97% of the tree cutting and
its supplementary tasks have been completed.
Almost all compensation amount has been
disbursed barring only the unregistered land.
The overall progress of the construction of
substation is about 96%. and it is expected to
be completed within December of 2022.

The 220
kV Transmission Line Project also include

scopes of Hetauda-Bharatpur
construction of new 132 kV substations at
Hetauda and Bharatpur and bay extensions at
old Hetauda and Bardaghat substations. The
contract with M/s ZHONGDING INTERNATIONAL
Co. LTD., CHINA for the substation construction
signed on December 16, 2009 with the contract
value of 5.8 MUSD has been terminated on 17"
April 2022.

Planned and Proposed Projects

० Arun-Inaruwa-Tingla-Mirchaiya 400 kV
Transmission Line

¢ Bheri Corridor 400 kV Transmission Line

० Ratmate-Rasuwagadhi-Kerung 400 kV

Transmission Line

TRANSMISSION DIRECTORATE

System Operation Department

The Load Dispatch Centre (LDC) centrally located
at Siuchatar, Kathmandu under the System
Operation Department (SOD) is the apex body
to ensure integrated operation of the power
system in Nepal. The main faunction of LDC are
as follows:

" LDC supervises and controls the national
grid and cross-border transmission lines to
ensure continuous and quality power supply
to consumers.

¢ LDCis responsible for carrying out real-time
operations for grid control and dispatch of
electricity within the country and neighbor
India through the secure and economic
operation of the National grid per the Grid
Standards and Code.

« LDCsanctions the shutdown of transmission
elements and generators.

« LDC restores the normal functioning of the
power system as early as possible after the
occurrence of the fault in the system.

To achieve the effective and precise supervision
of the power system, a SCADA (Supervisory
Control and Data acquisition system) is being
used in LDC. SCADA system in the LDC is
the combination of software called sinuate
spectrum power 7 and its hardware. It facilitates
collecting real-time system data of the power
system elements like generators, transmission
lines, power transformers, feeders, etc. which
is then processed and converted into a usable
format by SCADA software enabling the
operator to take timely and decisive action for
the competent operation of the system.

The major highlights of this fiscal year are
presented below.

1] Annual System Peak Demand 1,963.98 MW

Annual System Energy

2 Demand

11,179.77 MWh

Annual National Peak

Demand 1,747.53 MW

Annual National Energy

4 Demand reserve

4 Annual Load Factor 65 %, Total Exported Energy 493.6 GWh
(Annual)

5 The maximum Exported 9.25 GWh

Energy of the Day

Key Accomplishments of LDC in FY 2021/22

¢ Export through IEX DAM:

NEA started exporting power to India

generated from Trisuli and Devighat
hydropower stations in October 2021 by
participating in the Day Ahead Market
through the Indian Energy Exchange with the
support from NVVN, the trading partner. To
date, six hydroelectric plants in Nepal have
been approved by the Designated Authority
of India for selling their generation to India
and since June 2022 NEA is selling the
generation from these plants to India. The
scheduled quantum can be sold on a day-
ahead basis through the IEX_DAM platform.
The power trading unit in LDC has been given
the responsibility to bid daily on IEX-DAM
for selling and purchasing power from India.
Depending upon the national demand and
availability of generation, selling more and
purchasing less quantum during the high
price is the strategy adopted by the power
trading unit. The total energy of 493.6 has
been sold to India from IEX in FY 2021/22,
which helps to generate a substantial
amount of revenue thereby contributing
positively to the financial health of NEA.

¢ Frequency and Voltage Control
Frequency and voltage are the crucial
parameters of the power system as it
determines the quality of power supply
to customers. In FY 2021/22, the system
frequency is maintained at 50 Hz for most
of the time the. The voltage attained in
most of the load centers' substations

is in the range of permissible limit of

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+/- 10% limit at 132 and 66 kV as per
NEA Grid Code.

Dispatching and Scheduling

Effective short-term forecasting, daily
energy scheduling of INPS, and proficient
dispatching of IPPs generation have made
it possible to optimize available generation
and import and export of power from India.
This has enabled LDC to realize the economic
dispatch of power keeping the voltage and
frequency of the system within a standard
limit.

Shutdown Coordination

On the coordination of LDC, the shutdown
of major power plants and transmission
lines was completed in FY 2021/22. Likewise,
different grid divisions also took a scheduled
shutdown of major transmission lines for
maintenance and emergency shutdown
during a breakdown. Similarly, the approved
shutdown schedule and emergency
shutdown plan of IPPs were implemented
successfully.The skillful handling of the
system by the operator during the shutdown
period has made it possible to supply power
with minimum interruption.

Addition of Transmission Line

The addition of the Markichowk- Matatirtha
220 kV line (charged at 132 kV) to the
system has improved the reliability of the
system helping to supply steady power
in Kathmandu valley and improvement in
the system voltage. The connection of the
transmission line from the New Bharatpur
substation to the kawasoti-Bardghat line
at 132 kV level (to be charged at 220 kV in
the future) strengthens the transmission
network in the western part of the country,
which is now playing a key role for smooth
supply of power in the west.

Partial system tripping:
The watchful monitoring of the system

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and the prompt decision of the system
operator during abnormal situations helped
significantly to control the partial tripping
of the system. In FY 2021/22, the number of
total partial system tripping has increased
slightly to 44 as compared to 40 last year.
The transmission line constraint in the
western part of the country plays a role in
the slight rise of partial tripping.

Maintenance of SCADA and
Communication Facilities

For the continued smooth functioning of
the INPS, the data acquisition from the
power stations and substations must be
updated according to the latest changes/
modifications in the respective stations. The
trained manpower in the LDC has been able
to keep the data up-to-date in the SCADA
software in the LDC, through the regular
maintenance works of three primary
components of SCADA, RTU, communication
equipment and optical fibers and master
stations. A significant amount of revenue
is being received annually by leasing the
optical fiber cable to Nepal Telecom and
other private companies.

Status of Supply and Demand

In this fiscal year, 717 MW of power is added
to the INPS including Upper Tamakoshi
(456 Mw),  Likhu-lV (52 MW), Nyadi (30
MW), Likhu-A (24.2 MW) and other IPP's
project. This assisted to fulfill the increasing
demand of the system and also helped to
minimize power import to a certain extent
in the dry season and made it possible to
export in the wet season. The quantum of
imported power has decreased by 45 % as
compared to the previous FY. The overall
energy demand and peak demand increased
by 19.8 and 24.5 percent respectively in FY
2021/22 compared to FY 2020/21.

The contribution of a different generation to

TRANSMISSION DIRECTORATE

meet the total annual energy demand of the
INPS for FY 2021/22 is given below.

Energy Contribution Scenario 2078-079
2.63%

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Energy Contribution from Different Generation.

Sources

Challenges

"न" Because of the addition of more and more
generations in the system, the existing aging
transmission arrangements are inadequate
to evacuate power to load _ centers.

Depending on the system scenarios, the

transmission line Hetauda-Bharatpur 132

kV, Damauli- Bharatpur 132kV, Bharatpur-

Bardghat132. kV, Lekhnath-

Syanga-Kaligandaki A, Marsyangdi-

Bharatpur 132 kV, Duhabi-Anarmani 132 kV

were being operated almost in full capacity

Kawasoti-

continuously, which might have originated
the power cut in some areas.

¢ In FY 2021/22, the difficulty in the smooth
power supply to the western part of
the country (west from Bharatpur) has
been realized due to the unavailability of
sufficient generation in the western part of
the country to cater to the growing demand
in that area. Due to the transmission line's
inadequate capacity, surplus generation of
the eastern part of the country cannot be
transmitted to the west. Hence, major areas
of the western part of the country have
been supplied from the imported power
from the Tanakpur (India). Despite Nepal
being a generation surplus country in the
wet season. still imported power is playing

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a vital role in the supply of power in the
western part.

न" The frequent forced outages of power
plants during the rainy season and frequent
unforced shutdown of transmission line has
created difficulty in the smooth operation
of the system thus influencing the export
schedule intermittently.

Future Plan

The synchronization of the INPS with the Indian
system requires the installation of an Special
Protection Scheme (SPS) and a communication
system within the Nepalese Power Sstem. LDC
has been given the responsibility to implement
the project. For the same, the Contractor
had already completed installation works of
the SPS system at the existing Dhalkebar,
Chandranigahapur, Kamane, Bharatpur, Butwal,
Hetauda, Bhaktapur, and Lamahi substations
but the system is yet to be commissioned.

A study has been already carried out to install
AGC (Automatic generation Controller) in some
power plants and WAMS (Wide Area Monitoring
System) in some substations, which are also
prerequisites for the synchronization of two
grid synchronization of two grids.

Grid Operation Department

Grid Operation Department (GOD) is one of the
Departments under Transmission Directorate,
which is responsible for transmitting reliable and
quality power from remote generating stations
to various load centers. This Department has
to manage the operation of 66 kV and higher
voltage substations and transmission lines up
to 400 kV. This Department also carries out
preventive and breakdown maintenance works
of the substations and associated transmission
lines. In addition, works related to substation
capacity expansion, equipment replacement,
reactive power compensation, rehabilitation
& reinforcement are under the scope of this
Department. It also looks after connection

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facilities to IPPs and Bulk Consumers at different

voltage levels by performing Connection
Agreement as per NEA Grid Code. The operation
and maintenance of Nepal portion of 400 kV
Dhalkebar - Muzaffarpur transmission line
which was charged at 400 kV on 2077/07/26
and owned by Power Transmission Company
of Nepal (PTCN) is also performed by this
Department. It supervises three grid division
offices located at Kathmandu, Hetauda & Butwal
and four grid branch offices located at Duhabi,

Pokhara, Attaria & Dhalkebar.

Major Reinforcement/Upgradation Works

This Department has executed numbers of
transformer reinforcement/upgrading works
at various substations. Up-gradation, reactive
power compensation and rehabilitation of

power system equipment are being carried

Transmission Loss Status

out to meet increasing power demand and
reduce voltage drop problem. The replaced
transformers are reused at other substations
after necessary overhauling and maintenance
works. Relocations of such power transformers
are cost effective and immediate solution for
load management. Various works executed
by this
reduce power interruption due to inadequate

Department have supported to

substation capacity.

Grid Connection Agreement

The Department has successfully signed the Grid
Connection Agreement with 44 Independent
Power Producers (IPPs) for 2403.45 MW power
to meet the future load demand. This includes
37 IPPss 2346.55 MW from hydropower and 7
IPP's 56.90 MW from solar power.

The comparison of transmission line loss of different F/Y is shown below:

Total Import Total Export Transmission Line Transmission Line
Energy(MWh) Energy(MWh) Loss Energy (MWh)। Loss in Percentage

2070/71 4,120,153.81 3,889,823.10 230,330.71 5.59%
2 2071/72 4,394,005.17 4,193,004.03 201,001.14 4.57%
3 2072/73 3,097,302.02 2,934,259.90 163,042.12 5.26%
4 2073/74 5,552,927.57 5,275,058.79 277,868.78 5.00%
5 2074/75 6,347,849.13 5,980,995.92 366,853.21 5.78%
6 2075/76 7,005,397.48 6,700,648.12 304,749.37 4.35%
7 2076/77 7,149,391.47 6,826,833.47 322558.00 4.51%

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DISTRIBUTION AND CONSUMER

FISCAL YEAR 2021/22

SERVICES DIRECTORATE

DISTRIBUTION AND CONSUMER
SERVICES DIRECTORATE

Consumer _ Services

Dee and
Directorate (DCSD) is

overall management of electricity distribution

responsible for

network, which include planning, expansion,

operation, maintenance and _ upgradation
networks and

substations up to 33 kV voltage level. DCSD is

of electricity distribution

entrusted with consumer services activities,
for instances consumer connection, grievances
handling, meter reading, billing and revenue
collection through 129 distribution centers
(DC) established throughout the country. In
addition, the operation and maintenance of off
grid small hydro power plants also fall under the
jurisdiction of this Directorate.

DCSDisheaded bythe Deputy Managing Director.
Planning and Technical Services Department
(PTSD) and Community Rural Electrification
Department (CRED) are two departments at the
central level. Seven provincial and two divisional
offices headed by provincial/division chiefs
manage overall distribution and consumer
services in effective and efficient manner.

DCSD holds majority of the NEA staffs based
on approved positions, 66.31% staffs of NEA
are working under DCSD. The Directorate is in
leading front to collect revenue for sustaining,
planning, expansion, operation, maintenance
and growth of NEA.

Key Performance Highlights

In FY 2021/22, total number of consumers has
increased by 5.25 % and reached to 4,766,021
910 bulk

(including internal

supply).

consumption

No of
Revenue
consumer

Customer
consumers)
Domestic 92.71% 42.11% 38.74%
Non-Commercial 0.67% 2.94% 418%
Commercial 0.75% 742% 10.77%
Industrial 1.36% 38.98% 39.16%
Others 4.51% 8.55% 716%

Similarly, 8,623 GWh of energy was sold in FY
2021/22, which is an increase of 1,346 GWh in
comparison with FY 2020/21. The gross revenue
from energy sales reached to Rs. 83,804.5
million. Industrial and commercial categories
contribute 46.40% and domestic consumers
contribute 42.11% of the total The
industrial and commercial consumers together

sales.

represent 2.11%, whereas domestic consumers
represent 92.71% of total consumers. Sales and
revenue increment in comparison with last FY
are 18.49 % and 18.04 % respectively.

Likewise, in FY 2021/22, a total of NRs. 85,474.4
million was collected, with an increase of
14,852.3 million compared to last FY. As per
government's subsidy policy, NEA provided free
energy of 85,997,784 kWh was distributed to
approximately 2,000,000 numbers of Domestic
Consumers of capacity 5 Amp. Collection has
increased by 20.54% in this fiscal year. The
average collection period (ACP) reduced by 8.13
days in the reporting year and recorded as 46.97
days excluding Government subsidy, street light
dues and dedicated/trunk line dues.

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Further, the calculated average selling price was
Rs.9.76/kWh, the sales per employees increased
from 1,607,000 kWh to 1,809,000 kWh and the
collection from online payment increased to
NRs.17.25 Billion from NRs.12.52 Billion.

With continuous efforts and performance of
NEA's staffs for loss reduction, the distribution
system loss has been reduced to 10.86% in F/Y
2021/22.

In F/Y 2021/22, DCSD added 590 ckt-km of
33 kV Line, 2,974 ckt-km of 11 kV line, 4,319
ckt-km of 0.4/0.23 kV line, 2,829 numbers of
distribution transformers and 11 numbers of
33/11 kV distribution substations of 106 MVA
in the distribution system. Along with these
distribution infrastructures, total length 6,638
ckt-km, 44,156 ckt-km and 132,338 ckt-km of
33 kV, 11 kV and 0.4/0.23 kV line respectively,
172 numbers of 33/11 kV substations with total
capacity of 2,191 MVA and 39,992 numbers of
distribution
distribution system.

transformers constitute in the

Out of 753 local levels, 476 local levels are
substantially electrified and 242 local levels
are partially electrified so far. Substantially
electrified and partially electrified local levels
were 365 and 342 respectively in previous
year. 35 local levels are yet to be electrified.
Additional 10 more districts namely Ramechhap,
Kavrepalanchok, Rasuwa, Dhading, Chitwan,
Nawalpur, Pyuthan, Dang, Banke and kKailali are
enlisted as substantially electrified districts.
With this numbers, the substantially electrified
districts have reached to 42.

In spite of our sincere and best efforts, expected

number of consumers and_= distribution
infrastructures couldnt be added due to
insufficient energy meters and line materials
available in stock. A great lesson has been

learnt about the importance of timely

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procurement and requirement of sufficient
stock of the materials. DCSD assures to achieve
better performance in coming year towards
the addition of new consumers and new

distribution infrastructures.

Programs and Activities

The worldwide energy crisis and spike on the
price of line material caused by the Russia-
Ukraine war also affected the DCSD activities
of construction, upgradation of distribution
network and new connection. The situation is
being normalized in recent days. During this
period, DCSD took special drives to monitor and
execute loss reduction activities, in metering
and billing and in increasing the collection of
amount receivables. The goods on stock were
closely monitored, which resulted in substantial
use of the stocked material. As part of the
expansion and reinforcement of distribution
system, many programs, projects and activities
were undertaken by departments and provincial/
divisional offices in F/Y 2021/22 to expand and
improve the supply quality and service delivery.

Safety programs and trainings have been
conducted at central/provincial offices as well
as in distribution center to minimize electrical
accidents and to adopt the safe working
practices among the staffs and consumers.

DCSD has given its most priority for reliable
and quality supply of electricity. In this regard,
activities like upgrading of the distribution
network, construction of new feeders, upgrading
of distribution transformers, and addition of
new transformers in the system have been
initiated. DCSD will follow the GoN policy of
reducing fossil fuel consumption by increasing
the use of electricity in cooking, transportation
and in industrialization, which would stress
in distribution network reinforcement and

upgradation for quality and reliable supply.

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SERVICES DIRECTORATE

One Door System in Bardaghat Distrbution Center

Further, in order to provide electricity access to
all as envisioned by GoN, the bid has been invited
for all the unelectrified Districts / Municipality
/ Rural Municipality, which is feasible to
electrify through national grid of NEA. All other
remaining areas, where electrification through
national grid are not feasible, will be electrified
by AEPC through isolated solar plants and mini/
micro hydropower plants.

Safety

Training of Occupational Health and Safety
(OHS) has been made mandatory to all the
technical staffs specially lineman and substation
operators. OHS trainings have been conducted
in provincial offices, division offices and in DCs to
include all the needy staffs. Substantial numbers
of staffs have been trained during the reporting
period. Training certificates of two (2) years
validity have been issued to all the trained staffs
authorizing them to work in NEA distribution
network. OHS training shall be made compulsory
to all the personnel working in NEA distribution
network including the personnel of Contractors
in coming days. Before expiry of the training
certificates, the staffs need to go through the
refreshment OHS training for its renewal.

Giving high priority to the safety of the personnel
and to enhance safe working practices, DCSD is
working on to provide adequate safety equipment,
tools and PPE to the concerned staffs. Procurement
of PPE and safety gears for 3,000 staffs, testing
and measuring instruments like relay test set, high
voltage detector, insulation tester, earth resistance
tester, earthing set, etc; are u nderway.

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Demonstration of Use of Safety Equipment by

Lumbini Provincial Office

NEA marked Chaitra 26 as "Electrical Safety
Day" organizing an interaction program at the
center office in collaboration with Society of
Electrical Engineers (SEEN). Provincial offices,
divisional offices and distribution center offices
also marked the day as safety day organizing
interaction program with employees, displaying
safety related banners, posters, pamphlets etc.
to express NEA commitment on electrical safety
as well as to create awareness.

Quality Control and Monitoring

Increased numbers of customers, dense electrical
network, strong desire of reliable and quality
supply and augmented electricity demand has
pushed DCSD, NEA to focus on strict quality
control and monitoring. In order to address the
need of quality control and monitoring, a unit
named "Quality Control and Monitoring Unit" has
been established in each department, provincial
office and division office consisting of at least
three members. Reliable and quality supply can
be guaranteed, if the distribution infrastructures
are built by adopting appropriate standard and
using materials of good quality. In this context, the
Quality Control and Monitoring Unit is primarily
focused for the quality control on construction
of line, substation, and building and associated
civil works, monitoring of different construction
activities, safe working practices and other
relevant activities as required by the concerned
offices.

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In order to ensure the quality of the procured
distribution line materials and equipment, DCSS
is going to establish an Acceptance Testing
Laboratory at Kharipati, Bhaktapur. The Lab will
be established within a year, where most of the
electrical equipment / line material up to 33 kV
Voltage level can be tested with the similar facility
of an international accredited laboratory.

Norms, Standard and Guidelines

DCSD has prepared and issued the standard
design and drawing of the office building for
distribution centers. Two types of standard
design of the building are available having two
types of foundations for each type of building.
The standard design and drawing of these
building shall ease the construction works,
ensure quality of the construction, optimize cost
of the building, possess uniformity in look and
remain as an icon for NEA Distribution Centers.

DCSD is also preparing Distribution Construction
Standard, Construction Guidelines, Operation
and Maintenance Guidelines and Safety
Guidelines. Norms for the electrical construction
works as well as repair and maintenance works
are being revised keeping in mind of working at
night and at off peak hours. Construction works
and schedule maintenance works will be done
at night in the city areas to the extent possible
which would minimize disturbances to the

public and energy not served.

Grievance Handling and No-Light Service

Consumer satisfaction is our first priority and
DCSD is always committed to improve its service
delivery. To minimize the customer's complaints
in no light services and to address the customer
grievances in a speedy manner, a call center has
been operated to take care of customers of 11
(Eleven) Distribution Centers of Kathmandu
Valley. Toll free number 1150 has been assigned
for reporting the grievances. Grievances can be
recorded by voice call and through messages
as well. The feedback from the customers

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about service delivered from call center has
encouraged to expand it in other provincial and
divisional offices in coming years.

In addition to this, the online service for three
phase line connection has been rolled out. More
than 500 three phase customers have been
benefitted with the quick services. Three phase
load approval time and connection time has
been reduced to a satisfactory level. Further
a time line has been fixed for different type of
new customer connection including the time
for GIS study.

Reliable and Quality Supply

of the
shedding, DCSD has set a new objective of

After elimination nationwide load
ensuring reliable and quality supply. Further,
as the reliable and quality supply is basic
requirement for increasing electricity demand,

two projects have been introduced namely

¢ Capacitor Bank Installation Project; and
« Auto-recloser and Sectionalizer Installation
Project.

The projects will be implemented by Planning and
Technical Services Department. The Capacitor
Bank Project includes the scope of installation
of capacitor banks in 33/11 kV substations
throughout the country, which would improve
the voltage profile of the electricity supply.
Likewise, the scope of Auto Re-closer and
Sectionalizer Installation Project includes the
installation of auto recloser and sectionalizer in
33 kV and 11 kV feeders of distribution network
throughout the country, which would minimize
the outage hours, ease maintenance work,
reduce energy not served and increase overall
reliability of the distribution system.

Similarly, scheduled maintenance of distribution
network, working at off peak hours and other
initiatives to minimize the supply interruption
have been adopted to improve reliability of
power supply. Further, medium voltage cover

conductor for 11 kV line and insulated air

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SERVICES DIRECTORATE

bundled conductor for 400 Volt line are being
used instead of bare ACSR conductor. Soon, NEA
will stop procuring the bare ACSR conductor.

Demand Stimulation

Increased electricity generation in the country
has created another big challenge to NEA
towards demand stimulation within the nation.
DCSD firmly believe that the electricity demand
can be increased through ensuring quality,
reliable and adequate supply, improving service
delivery and developing comfortable tariff and
acting accordingly.

Numbers of project have been launched to
improve quality and increase reliability of power
supply. Electricity tariff has been reduced in
overall with much more cheaper rate applied
in irrigation and charging station, which will
be helpful to promote irrigation and electric
vehicles. NEA Distribution Bylaw has been revised
which would obviously play an important role to
increase electricity demand and improve service
delivery. Some of the provisions encompassed
in Revised NEA Distribution Bylaw are:

« Connection from NEA transformers up to
100 kVA Load;

० NEA will provide transformers up to 200
kVA for irrigation, community cold storage,
community drinking water and charging
stations;

¢ Individual meter connection for housing
and apartments;

* Separate meter connection for people living
in rent;

० Meter connection for people living in non-
title holder land (Ailaani and Guthi Jagga);

०" No recommendation required from local
entity for new meter connection etc.

Loss Reduction Activities

As usual DCSD made great efforts for loss
reduction in the distribution system. Loss prone
areas were identified and necessary actions
were taken to reduce both technical and non-

technical losses. Loss reduction activities were
closely monitored at the central level and
directives were issued regularly to achieve the
assigned loss target.

DCSD has been actively propelling loss reduction
campaigns through line disconnection for long
term payment of due consumers, theft control by
meter resealing, equipment seize, discouraging
hooking activities, etc. During such operation,
Province No. 1 Provincial Office has disconnected
more number of lines among all other provincial
23.10%
equal to 28,493 numbers of line disconnection,

offices with disconnection 1 total,

whereas Madhesh Provincial Office shares
35.09% of line disconnection amount equal to
NRs. 1,282.7 million out of NRs. 3,655.3 million in

total across the country.

Province No. 1 Provincial Office has reconnected
the highest number of consumers with 25,122
with the sum of NRs. 398.50 million, while
Madhesh Provincial Office has collected the
biggest sum of NRs. 846.72 million from
21,488 reconnected consumers out of 107,816
reconnected consumers all over Nepal.

All province/division offices have been involved
in reducing electricity pilferage and Madhesh
Provincial Office has recorded 6,967 counts of
electricity pilfering out of total 11,254 numbers
around all provinces, with a sum of NRs. 66.43
million pilfering amount out of NRs. 103.33
million in total pilferages. However, Bagmati
Pradesh has recorded the most pilferage units
of 4.76 million out of 11.11 million pilferage units
across the country.

Provincial/Division Offices/Distribution Centers
were assigned to certain loss targets to achieve
within the fiscal year and linked with the
performance evaluation of distribution center
chief. With all these efforts, distribution loss
has been reduced to 10.86%. Loss reduction is
regular activity of DCSD and shall be continued
In coming years.

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Loss Reduction Activities in Simroungadh

Distribution Center

The following steps were taken to reduce the
technical and non-technical losses during the
year under review:

"- Continuous loss reduction program for

hooking control with mobilization of
teams for meter resealing and on the spot
inspection of meter in distribution centers;

¢ Regular monitoring, data downloading and
analysis of large industrial and commercial
consumers;

न" Replacement of electromechanical

meters, both three and single phase, with

smart digital meters and replacement
of unmatched current transformers to
eliminate possible errors in multiplying
factors;

* Organization of public awareness and media
campaign regarding the theft control in the
central as well as in provincial/division level;

¢« Augmentation of handheld meter reading
devices to minimize human errors in meter
reading and improve the energy sales;

¢ Special efforts with the help of employees,
trade unions, local administration, Govt.
bodies etc. in meter tamper investigations
and electricity pilferage control;

* Replacement of bare conductor with Ariel
Bundled Conductor (ABC) cable in loss prone
areas;

¢ Upgrading of overloaded conductors and

transformers;

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न" Addition of new feeders and distribution
transformers;

* Replacement of bare ACSR conductor by
medium voltage covered conductor and
insulated Air bundled cable;

न" Replacement of 3 phase Electro-mechanical
meters with smart electronic meter for 3
phase customer of load ranging from 25 kVA
to 50 kVA continued; and

« Use of electronic/smart energy meter used
for all three phase connections.

11 kV Line maintenance works at Pokhara

Distribution Center

On the other hand, DCSD has completed
Distribution
with detailed loss analysis of whole Nepal, to

Loss Reduction Master Plan
separately identify technical and non-technical
losses of the distributed network system. This
master plan has recommended its strategies
and actions to implement for reduction of

technical and non-technical losses.

Plans and Programs

After NEA
has shifted its priority towards the supply

elimination of load shedding,
of safe, reliable and quality electricity to its
consumers. In addition to this, service delivery
improvement, automation of the distribution
system, electricity access to every households

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are also the major objectives of DCSD. In order
to fulfill these aims, DCSD has made its future
plans and programs as mentioned below:

* DCSD is executing distribution system
expansion plan to avail electricity for
all within next two years and upgrading
distribution system so as to enhance per
capita consumption to 400 kWh by FY
2022/23.

" DCSD is planning to complete substantial
electrification in 22 more districts in next
two (2) years including Taplejung, Ilam,
Terhathum, Panchthar and Udaypur in
Province No. 1; Kavre, Dhading, Ramechhap,
Chitwan and Makawanpur in Bagmati
Province; Tanahu, Myagdi and Nawalpur
in Gandaki Province; Arghakhachi, Dang,
Rolpa and Rukum East in Lumbini Province;
Surkhet and Jumla in Karnali Province; and
Kailali, Doti, and Dadeldhura in Sudur-
Paschim Province.

¢ Loss reduction activities will be continued
to limit Distribution Loss within 10% in FY
2022/23. Distribution Loss reduction master
plan will be strictly implemented.

न" Centralized customer care center (one door
system) will be expanded in distribution
centers to avail single point of contact for
all consumer related services, which ensures
less processing time for new connection,
centralized control and monitoring over the
entire customer care process.

¢ Call centers will be established in each
provincial and division offices to address
consumer grievances Including the issues of
No Light Services.

« Electromechanical/electronic meters of all
three phase consumers will be replaced by
smart meters. Existing TOD meters will be
replaced by smart TOD meters. Use of smart
meters will be helpful to maintain proper
energy accounting.

Kohalpur Transformer Workshop

¢ Consumers will be encouraged to pay their

electricity bill through internet based
payment system (On-line payment).

¢ A project will be launched to roll out smart
meters in provincial basis. Financial model
of the project is under discussion and most
likely it would be capex-opex model.

न" DCSD has started to automate existing 33/11
kV substations. All new 33/11 kV substations
will be fully automated or unmanned type.

० — Fifteen (15) Nos. of 33/11 kV substations will
be upgraded with Substation Automation
System (SAS) and sixty-six (66) numbers of
other substation will be upgraded adopting
the n-1 contingency criteria to enhance the
reliability of the distribution system.

न" Acceptance Testing Laboratory will be
established at Kharipati, Bhaktapur for
testing the electrical equipment up to 33 kV
voltage level.

Major projects executed under DCSD are listed
below.

Grid Solar & Energy Efficiency Project

The Government of Nepal (GoN) has received a
credit from the World Bank (WB) towards the
cost of Grid Solar and Energy Efficiency Project
(GSEEP) under IDA Credit No. 5566-NP (Project
ID P146344) for an amount of USD 130 million
under a counter financing of USD 8 million by

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the GON. The financial agreement between GoN

and the WB was concluded on February 20,

2015. The GSEEP Project comprises of following

two components.

Component 1: Grid-connected Solar PV

Farms Development with an estimated

cost of 46 million USD, which deals with the
Design, Planning, Engineering, Procurement
(Manufacturing / Supply) Construction/
Erection, Testing, Commissioning and Five
Years of Operation and Maintenance of 25
MWp Utility Scale Grid Tied Solar Farms.
Among seven different locations selected
for solar plant, energy of 21.58 MWp Solar
Plant is being evacuated via National Grid
and has generated 17.74 GWh of energy this
fiscal year. Remaining 3.42 MWp is planned
to be completed within August 2022.

25MWp Grid Tied Solar Farm

Component 2: Distribution System
Planning and Loss Reduction with an

estimated cost of 80 million USD dealing
with the Rural Electrification in seven (7)
packages along with Distribution Business
Management and Implementation of
Loss Reduction and Distribution System
Rehabilitation. Under this component,
following Projects are in process:
1. Design, planning, engineering,
procurement, installation, testing
and commissioning of 8 New 33/11

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kVsubstations and 33 kV lines in the
development of the NEA grid. (Kapilbastu,
Arghakhachi, Sindhuli, Ramechap &
Gulmi.);

2. Design, Supply, Installation/Erection,
Testing and Commissioning of 11/0.4 kV
Distribution System (Dolakha, Sindhuli &
Ramechap);

3. Design, Supply,  Installation/Erection,
Testing and Commissioning of 11/0.4 kV
Distribution System (Gulmi, Arghakachi
& Kapilbastu);

4. Design, Supply, Installation/Erection,
Testing and Commissioning of 11/0.4
kV Distribution System  (Taplejung,
Panchthar & Ilam).;

5. Preparation of Distribution Loss
Reduction Master Plan along. with
Design, Supervision and Monitoring of
Loss Reduction Activities;

6. Design, Supply and_ Installation of
total 13 Nos. of Substations and 33 kV
Lines in Bharatpur, Dhading, Hetauda,
Kavre, Lagankhel, Nuwakot, Palung,
Ramechhap, Dolakha and Sindhupalchok
districts;

7. Design, Supply and Installation/Erection,
Testing and Commissioning of of 11/0.4
kV Distribution System in Kavre, Dhading
and Nuwakot districts; and

8. Design, Supply and __Installation/
Erection, Testing and Commissioning
of Distribution System in Melamchi,
Dolakha, Ramechhap, Rasuwa, Palung,
Bharatpur and Sindhuli districts.

Distribution System Upgrade and Expansion
Project (DSUEP)

The Government of Nepal has implemented the
project to extend power supply to the western
and far western areas of Nepal as a part of
the program to achieve affordable electricity
for all. NEA has received loan-financing from
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European Investment Bank (EIB) towards for the
financing of the proposed project. The districts
selected under DSUEP is shown in Table below:। Province _। Name of Districts selected Noor

Parasi, Rupandehi, Rolpa, Dang,

Lumbini Banke, Bardiya, Rukum East 4
Surkhet, Salyan, Jajarkot,
Karnali Kalikot, Jumla, Mugu, Rukum 13

West, Humla

Sudurpaschim — Bajhang, Bajura, Baitadi 5

DSUEP will construct thirty-two new 33/11 kV
substations, more than 500 km of 33 kV lines
and more than 3,000 km of 11 kV distribution
lines. The project will also include installation of
LT lines, distribution transformers and consumer
energy meters so as to achieve cent percent
electrification in the project implementation
areas. The project plans to provide 150,230
number of single-phase and 701 number of
three-phase new connections.

Land for 29 substations has been finalized and
the land acquisition is in progress for three
substations. The contract for the first package
of EIB funded portion has been awarded.

Planning and Technical Services
Department

Planning and Technical Services Department
(PTSD) is
preparation of distribution system expansion

responsible for planning and
programs and supporting DCSD in the technical
and commercial matters. Major scopes under
this department include:

न" Identification of potential rural
electrification and substation rehabilitation
projects and implement them;

data

download and analysis of TOD energy

० Programming/re-programming,

meters and metering equipment;

¢ Monitoring and evaluation of region wise
monthly distribution system losses. Assist
to identify and implement programs for loss
reduction in distribution systems;

न" Implementation of modern technology
in the field of meter reading, billing and
revenue collection;

¢ Execution of distribution planning, demand
side management and loss reduction;

¢ Preparation and review of the construction
standards and guidelines for electrical
installations and construction activities up
to 33 kV voltage level; and

¢ Testing and locating faults of underground
cables of 11 kV and 33 kV feeders throughout
the country with the help of cable testing
equipment along with technical support.

As of now, 179 collection centers out of 181 have
computerized billing system. It is planned to
extend the system to all centers in the coming
year. The Computerized Billing Division under
PTSD has successfully implemented 'Any Branch
Payment System' in all distribution centers in
Kathmandu valley. This system will be extended
to the whole country in coming years.

Arrear billing of 12,932,069.49 units equal to Rs
124,613,980.86 from 283 consumers was made
in this year, as it was left out during initial billing
by distribution centers.

Energy Monitoring and Metering
Enhancements

Under this program, static meters installed in
community consumers of different provincial/
divisional offices were monitored through field
inspection and download, and recommended
for re-programming, replacing and installing
meters, wherever necessary. For consumers like
IPPs, Solar Power and our own grid, static meters
were programmed along with the provision of
net metering features. In order to make static
meters compatible and communicable with the
AMR system, Automatic Metering Infrastructure
and static meters were communicated and the
output data was validated so that AMR could
give required data in desired format.

In order to expand the coverage of smart

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metering to three phase consumers, the
Department is working on the procurement
and implementation of 3-phase whole current
smart energy meters. After the execution of
this project, all remaining 3-phase whole current
electro-mechanical meters will be replaced by
3-phase whole current smart energy meters
and new 3-phase consumers will be integrated
in the smart metering.

Rural Electrification Programs

To materialize the Government of Nepal's
announcement to fully electrify the whole area
of the country, PTSD has initiated the bidding
process for its implementation. Eight number
of electrification projects have been formulated
and the electrification programs are being
implemented through different construction
packages. These projects are being funded by
GON and NEA.

Upgrading and Rehabilitation of Substations

To enhance the quality and reliability of the
distribution system, PTSD has been continuing
the upgradation and augmentation of 33/11 kV
distribution substation. In this scope, PTSD has
initiated the procurement process to upgrade
fifteen number of substation with Substation
(SAS) and further 66
numbers of substations will be upgraded in

Automation System

conventional manner.

GIS Mapping

In order to make the distribution system more
technology friendly, PTSD has initiated the
bidding process for the implementation of
GIS Smart Grid Project. In the first phase, the
project is being implemented in the distribution
network of Kathmandu Valley.

Safety

Safety always remains the matter of priority
for NEA and PTSD is working to make necessary
arrangement of high voltage safety equipment

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as well as high voltage testing, which will be
helpful to minimize the outage of power supply
as well as to fortify the safety of personnel.

Computerized Billing and Networking
Division

Computerized Billing and Networking Division
(CBND) has always been striving towards
enhancing the revenue collection of NEA.
Mpower Billing Software System has provided
NEA, a competent billing system with several
features and modules for monitoring the entire
process and transparency of the revenue system.

Mpower Billing system has already been
implemented in 179 revenue collection centers
out of 181 revenue collection centers. This
division has targeted the data migration/
implementation of Mpower Billing System in
all the remaining revenue collection centers of
NEA within this Fiscal Year. Currently, Mpower
Billing System covers more than 99% of the
total consumer count and also covers more
than 99.7% of the total NEA revenue. Handheld
Meter Reading Device (HHD)
operating in more than 110 revenue collection

is currently

centers which have helped in reducing human
errors during meter reading and improve
the energy sales. With the innovation in new
technology, the division has implemented
Online Meter Reading Handheld Device (Online
HHD) with GPRS functions. The meter reader
directly uploads the meter reading data to the
concerned branch server after collecting the
data from the consumer premises, which results
in efficient meter reading and swift payment.
This division has targeted to operate HHD to all
over the revenue collection centers.

Online payment system was _ introduced
from Bhadra, 2074 and has been successfully
implemented in 173 revenue collection centers.
This system has focused all the groups of
consumers, where the consumer can pay their
electricity bills through various online banking,

mobile banking services, kiosks, cooperatives etc.

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Web Based Services wereprovided to the
customers to view the bills (https://Awww.
neabilling.com/viewonline), where the

consumers can query the bills through
NEA website. The Customer Management
(LAGAT) has

implemented in various revenue collection

Information System been
centers, which will help in keeping the customer

database up to date.

The process of migrating community consumers
to NEA billing system is ongoing. In F/Y 2021/22,
the migration of community consumers for the
following DCs namely Dhangadhi DC, Taplejung
DC, Lamjung DC, Syangja DC and Udayapur DC
are in progress.

With the concept of making centralized system,
the division is planning to move on Digital
Collection Centre to reduce the hustle and
bustle of the collection counters. Furthermore,
CBND along with IT department has done
enhancement on existing DCS Activities to get
a Real time Revenue Management Information,
which will help MIS for Data Analysis and
evaluate 1425 financial health.

Smart Metering Smart Grid Project

The scope of the project includes:
Phase 1: It included
Automatic Meter

implementation of
(AMR)
implementing Advanced

Reading System

with Metering
Infrastructure in TOD meters. For this purpose,
10,000 Intelligent GPRS/GSM Modem were

procured and installed in consumer sites.

Phase 2: It includes installation of Smart Three
Phase Energy Meter replacing Three Phase
Electromechanical Meter. Out of 60,000 numbers
of Three Phase Smart Meter procured, around
43,500 Electro- mechanical meters have been
replaced with the new Smart Meter and about
16,500
connections. Total 150,000 Three Phase Smart

meters have been installed as new
Meters are being procured which will help to
replace the existing Electro-mechanical meter with

the Smart Meters and for new connection also.

Solu Corridor Rural Electrification Project

The project was funded by Government of Nepal
(GON). The contract agreement was signed in
FY 076/077 and has recently been completed.
Under this project, the distribution system
of Solukhumbu, Okhaldhunga and Udayapur
district has been expanded and reinforced
in the area affected by Solu-Corridor 132 kV
Transmission Line Project, by constructing 486
km of H.T line, 375 km of L.T line and installing
79 distribution transformers:

Reconstruction and Improvement of
Electricity Distribution System
Neighborhood Electrification Project

Under financing of Germany through KfW and
GON, Chilime-Trishuli 220 kV transmission line
has been supporting for the neighborhood
electrification in the corridor of Nuwakot and
Rasuwa districts.

The project includes the construction of a 33/11
kV Sub-Station at Bhalche, a 33 kV transmission
line between Bhalche and Trishuli 3B Hub
Substation and a network of 11 kV and 04
kV distribution lines in Nuwakot and Rasuwa
District.

Reconstruction and Improvement Project

The project aims constructing two new 33/11
kV substations at Kalikasthan and Ratmate
under electrical component and construction
and rehabilitation of infrastructures under
social development component in Rasuwa and
Nuwakot districts respectively. The project is
under construction phase and it is expected
to be completed in the fiscal year 2022/23
providing reliable electricity supply to 1,200
households of the two districts.

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited
(POWERGRID) in association with Jade
Consult Pvt. Ltd. (JADE), was appointed as
an Implementation Consultant in 2017 and
Contractor M/s. Waiba Infratech Pvt. Ltd. was

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appointed for Electrification component,
M/s. Dhulikhel Nirman Sewa Pvt. Ltd. was
appointed for social development component
and M/s MAW Vridhi Commercial Vehicles Pvt.
Ltd. was appointed for supply and delivery of

Ambulances.

Under the electrification contract, the 33/11 kV
Ratmate substation was energized on 13 July,

2022.

Switchyard of Ratmate Substation

The construction activities at 33/11 kV and
Kalikasthan substation are under progress.

Similarly, each unit of Ambulance was handed
over to Kispang Rural Municipality of Nuwakot
and Aamachodingbo Rural Municipality of
Rasuwa respectively under Corporate Social

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Responsibility (CSR) component.

Ambulance Hand over Jointly by NEA and KfW to RM

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Promotion of Solar Energy in Rural and
Semi-Urban II Regions

NEA had acquired sizable land at generation

sites during the hydropower _ project
construction period with access of national grid
connection making the sites more suitable for
putting solar PV farms. At the request of NEA,
KfW Development Bank conducted a potential
sites Inspection study in December 2020. NEA
management discussed the study findings with
KfW Development Bank in January 2021, and
agreed to study a project for the installation
of solar PV farms at three locations with total
capacity of about 8-9 MW. The estimated total
Project cost is approximately 11.5 million Euros.
Germany has expressed its commitment for a
grant amount of EUR 6.0 million through KfWw

Development Bank.

Khokana- Nijgadh 33/11 kV Substation
Project

The project is funded by Government of Nepal
and primarily aims to meet the electricity
demand of Kathmandu - Nijgadh Fast Track
Project. It also will meet growing demand of
electricity in Thingan, Len Danda, Dhendhre and
Simpani areas of Makanwanpur District. The
scope of this project includes the construction
of 33 kV Sub-Transmission Line and 33/11 kV, 16.6
MVA Substation. The Project is scheduled to be
completed by F/Y 2023/24.

33 kV Line Expansion and Rehabilitation
Project

The project, funded by ७०५, aims to meet the
growing demand of electricity in various parts of
country by rehabilitation/capacity upgradation
/ construction of 33 kV lines. The construction
of Bhurigaun-Gulariya (Bardia) 33 kV line of
length 35 km has been charged successfully. The
scope of this project also includes construction
of Yadukuha-Dhanushadham 33 kV line of 15 km
length.

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Madankudari-Makaibari-Singati 33 kV Line
Project

The project funded by Government of Nepal
aims to meet the growing demand of electricity
1) Madankudari- Majhifeda area of Kavre
District and its vicinity. The scope of the project
includes the construction of 33/11 kV, 6/8 MVA
Substation at Majhifeda of Kavre District with
interconnection facilities. Power generation
from IPPs will be connected to this substation
and the part of this power will be evacuated at
Mude-Lamosanghu, Sindhupalchok district. The
construction of substation has been completed.

Majhifeda Substation, Kavre

Chautara-Sindhupalchok 33 kV Substation
Project

The project funded by GoN aims to meet the
growing demand of electricity in Chautara area
of Sindhupalchok District and its vicinity. The
scope of the project includes the construction
of 33/11 kV, 6/8 MVA Substation with inter-
connection facilities. Following the completion
of 33 kV line from Lamosanghu to Chautara
along with 11/0.4 kV distribution network,
33/11 kV, 6/8 MVA Chautara Substation has
been charged and handed over to local DCS for
operation.

Transformer Testing Lab Construction
Project

The project is funded by Government of Nepal.
The scope of the project includes construction

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of transformer testing lab at Biratnagar, Butwal
and Nepalgunj. Transformer testing lab and
workshop building including installation of
transformer testing equipment have been
completed. The project has been handed over
to Province No. 1 Provincial Office, Lumbini
Provincial Office and Nepalgun) Division Office
for opertion.

Matatirtha Markhu 33 kV Transmission Line
Project

The main scope of the project includes the
construction of 33/11 kV, 6/8 MVA substation at
Markhu with single circuit 15 km Transmission
line from Matatirtha to Markhu. After the
completion of the construction of Markhu
substation, it has been operating as switching
substation taking the backfeed from 11 kV
source. The Markhu substation has already been
handed over to Palung Distribution Center for
operation and maintenance. The construction
work of 33 kV transmission line from Chakhel
tapping point to Markhu substation has also

been completed.

Inspection and supervision markhu substation.

Matatirtha Malta 33 kV Transmission Line
Project

This project aims to supply power to Laxmi
Cement Industry Pvt. Ltd. in Malta, Lalitpur and
evacuation of the power generated by Khani

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Khola Hydropower Company Limited (6MW) as
well as supplying existing NEA consumers in the
vicinity. The scope of the project includes the
construction of 33/11 kV, 6/8 MVA substation
along with double circuit 35 km 33 kV line. Civil
and electrical works of Malta substation have
already been completed and the substation is
now in operation after charging with Khani Khola
hydropower and Tungun Thosne hydropower
feeder. The Malta substation is handed over
to Lagankhel Distribution Center for operation
and maintenance. Construction of 33 kV line
from Matatirtha to Malta is in progress.

GIS Smart Grid Project

NEA has planned to develop GIS (Geographical

Information System) software to manage
DCS asset inventories like substation, feeder,
transformer, poles and meters along with its
global positioning. It will help to identify the
actual information about substation, feeder,
poles, transformers, consumers' capacity etc.
and also to balance the transformer's load as
per connection to the consumer. It also helps
to facilitate the consumer service faster and
reliable against any fault in distribution system.
Additional benefits of this smart distribution
system include aid for outage management, no
light management and optimal connection path
for new consumer. GIS based data survey work
for 30 branches across the country has been
conducted in F/Y 2020/21. This project is funded

by the Government of Nepal (GoN).

The bidding process for first phase has been
initiated to implement the Electric Utility GIS
Mapping of Distribution Network in Kathmandu
Valley (11 DCS Offices).

33/11 kV Substation Rehabilitation Project

The project aspires for rehabilitation of

existing substations to strengthen' the
distribution system and improve the reliability

of distribution network. This project funded by

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Nepal Government (Energy Crisis Prevention
Program) has been operating since F/Y 2017/18.

This project has accomplished rehabilitation
of 36 substations under different distribution
center across the country, by replacement or
addition of new power transformers of 33/11 kV,
6/8 MVA, 10/13.3/16.6 MVA or 20/24 MVA along
with substation components as per necessity.
All substations have been charged and handed
over to respective distribution centers with
smooth operation till date.

This rehabilitation

and upgrading of 33/11 kV substations with

project is anticipating
automation system (SAS) so as to operate
existing substations from local control center at
individual substation as per conventional system
as well as from remote control center located at
each distribution center office. Bids have been
invited for substations' rehabilitation across
the country through International Competitive
Bidding for Substation Automation System
(SAS) of existing substations and through
National Competitive Bidding for upgrading of
66 numbers of existing substations, by 33/11
kV, 6/8 MVA, 10/13.3/16.6 MVA and 20/24 MVA
power transformers with

other necessary

electrical equipment.

Rural Electrification Projects

Although the national grid has reached to
almost all districts of Nepal, the districts with
relatively low electrification like Ilam, Panchthar,
Taplejung, Okhaldhunga, Khotang, Solukhumbu,
Bhojpur, Sankhuwasabha, Udayapur, Kavre,
Makwanpur, Dhading, Nawalpur, Darchula and
Dolpa are to be completely electrified within 2
years as per the declaration of the Government
NEA has

electrification programs to meet the GoN's

of Nepal. been implementing
target to completely electrify all districts of
Nepal in the next 2 years. The electrification
programs include construction of 33/11 kV
substations, 33 kV lines, 11 kV lines and 0.4/0.23

kV distribution networks. The following projects

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have been formulated to materialize the above
mentioned objective.

¢ Taplejung - Panchthar - Ilam - Jhapa Rural
Electrification & Substation Construction
Project;

० Bhojpur-Sankhuwasbha_ 11/0.4 kV Rural
Electrification Project;

¢ Solukhumbu-Okhaldhunga 33 kV_ Rural
Electrification & Substation Construction
Project;

न" Khotang - Udayapur 11/0.4 kV Rural
Electrification Project;

० Kavre-Makwanpur-Ramechhap-Sindhuli
Rural Electrification Project;

¢ Nawalpur Rural Electrification and Chusang

(Mustang) 33 ८९४ Transmission and
Substation Construction Project;
"- Darchula - Dolpa 11/04 ४ Rural

Electrification Project; and

" Khotang -Bhojpur -  Udayapur~ -
Sankhuwasabha 33 kV Transmission line and

Substation Construction Project

Rural Electrification Works at Dharche Rural

Municipality of Gorkha

Taplejung-Panchthar-lIlam-Jhapa Rural
Electrification and Substation Construction
Project

This project aims for fully electrification of
lam, Panchthar and Taplejung district. Total
estimated cost for the project is around

NRs. 3.5 billion. The project will construct
33/11 kV
Miringden,
Rural Municipalities of Taplejung, Panchthar

substations at Phaktanglung,

Fhalelung, Sandakpur and Mai

and lIlam district. Land acquisition process has
already been initiated for the construction of
substations in those rural municipalities. Project
has already floated tenders for construction of
11/0.4 kV distribution network in all the districts.

Bhojpur-Sankhuwasabha Rural Electrification
Project

This project targets fully electrification of
Bhojpur and Sankhuwasabha districts. Total
estimated cost for the implementation of
project is around NRs. 1.8 billion. The scopes of
work in Bhojpur district include 11 kV line length
of 110 km,0.4/0.23 kV line length of 260 km and
90 distribution transformers and scopes of
work in Sankhuwasabha district include 11 kV
line length of 225 km,0.4/0.23 kV line length of
347 km and 80 distribution transformers.

Solukhumbu - Okhaldhunga 33 kV Rural
Electrification and Substation Construction
Project

This project aims for fully electrification of
Okhaldhunga and Solukhumbu district. Total
estimated cost for the project is around NRs. 3
billion. The project will construct four number of
33/11kV substations at Sunkoshi and Khijidemba
Rural Municipalities of Okhaldhunga District and
Khumbu Pasanglamhu and Thulung Dudhkoshi
Rural Municipalities of Solukhumbu district.
Land acquisition process has already been
initiated for the construction of substations in
those rural municipalities.

Khotang - Udayapur 11/0.4kV Rural
Electrification Project

This project aims for fully electrification of
Khotang and Udayapur districts. Total estimated
cost for the implementation of the Project is
around NRs.2.1 billion. The scopes of work in

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Khotang district include 11 kV line length of 140
km, 0.4/0.23 kV line length of 400 km and 109
distribution transformers and scopes of work in
Udayapur district include 11 kV line length of 175
km,0.4/0.23 kV line length of 430 km and 108
distribution transformers. Project has already
floated tenders for construction of 11/0.4 kV
distribution networks in both districts.

Kavre-Makwanpur-Ramechhap-Sindhuli
Rural Electrification Project

This project aims for fully electrification of Kavre,
Makwanpur, Ramechhap and Sindhuli districts.
The total estimated cost for implementation of
the Project is around NRs.2 billion. The scopes
of work in Makwanpur district include HT line
length of 95 km, composite line length of 25 km,
LT line length of 200 km and 126 distribution
transformers. The scopes of work in Sindhuli
district include HT line length of 120 km,
composite line length of 35 km, LT line length of
250 km and 75 distribution transformers. The
scopes of work in Kavre district include HT line
35 km, composite line length of 203 km, LT line
length of 90 km and 29 distribution transformers
and the scope of work in Ramechhap district
includes HT line length of 45Km, composite line
length of 15 km, LT line length of 110 km and 16
distribution transformers.

Nawalpur Rural Electrification and
Chusang (Mustang) 33 kV Transmission and
Substation Construction Project

This project aims for fully electrification of
Nawalpur and Mustang districts. Under this
project, 118 km of 11 kV line and 105 km of
0.4/0.23 kV line will be constructed across
Nawalpur district. Similarly, two 1.5 MVA, 33/11
kV substations will be constructed in Chaile and
Charang area of Mustang districts. Project has
already floated tender for construction of 11/0.4
kV distribution network in Nawalpur district
and the land for construction of substation in
Charang has already been acquired.

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Darchula - Dolpa 11/0.4 kV Rural
Electrification Project

This project aims for complete electrification
of Darchula and Dolpa district. Total estimated
cost for the implementation of project is around
NRs. 2 billion. The scope of the project has one
33/11 kV substation to be constructed at Lekam
of Darchula district. Land acquisition work for
the sub-station has been completed. Project
has already floated tenders for construction of
11/0.4 kV distribution network in all the districts
which includes 230 km 11 kV network extension
and 375 km LT extension in Darchula District
and 130 km 11 kV network extension and 225 km
LT extension in Dolpa District.

Khotang-Bhojpur-Udayapur-Sankhuwasabha
33 kV Transmission line and Substation
Construction Project

This projecttargetsfullelectrificationofKhotang,
Bhojpur, Udayapur and Sankhuwasabha district.
The project will construct two Substations
district,
Sankhuwasabha district and required 33 kV Line.

in Udapapur one Substation in
Suitable site for the construction of substation
is already selected and the land acquisition
process has already been initiated for the
construction of the substation.

Community Rural Electrification
Department

In order to expand the access to electricity

services to the rural areas on_ peoples
participation approach, the Government of
Nepal (GoN) has brought forward Community
Rural Electrification Program (CREP) since 2003,
which is being executed efficiently through
Community Rural Electrification Department

(CRED) under DCSD, NEA.

NEA sells bulk power to the CREEs and they are
responsible for operation and management of
electricity distribution within their concerned
areas. NEA provides services up to 11 kV line

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and the REC itself is responsible for 400/230
volt line. NEA, Community Rural Electrification
By-Law 2071(with amendments) governs the
electrification activities of NEA and Community
Rural Electrification Project (CREP).

CREP is becoming more effective to promote
energy access, build consumer capacity, develop
livelihood, alleviate poverty, and empower
Community Rural Electrification Entities (CREEs).
In the journey of 19 years, CRED has achieved a
major success of providing access to electricity

The households have been electrified through
3,032 numbers of distribution transformers in
Fiscal year 2021/22.

Despite some technical and administrative
issues, performance of CRED of FY 2021/22 was
satisfactory. During this review period, CRED
initiated activities to resolve and complete
ongoing community rural electrification works
and initiated new electrification works and
substations in different areas of Nepal. CRED's
major activities of this year are as follows:

¢ Thirty (30) Rural Electrification Projects and
2 Substation Project (Kapilakot and Udipur)
have been completed this year. In previous

to around 604,001 consumers of 55 districts
through 516 (including KKREP) Community. In
this year, 20 number of community have been
returned to NEA with around 50,377 numbers
of consumers. The actual numbers of Consumer
on community are 553,624 of different CREDs
(300 CBOs and 216 Entities of Kailali Kanchanpur
Gramin Bidhyut Chhata Sansthan and Rural
Municipalities/ Municipalities). The districts
with CREEs have been depicted in the following

map:

Ye. District with CREEs

years a total of 327.69 km of HT line, 1,329.36
km of LT line and 169 distribution transformer
installations have been completed and
capitalized in this review period.

¢ The works related to replacement of 2,606
wooden poles by steel tubular poles have
been completed and capitalized in this
review period.

« 33/11 kV Substations in the rural areas of
Kapilakot, Sindhuli and Udipur, Lamjung have
been completed and 33 kV line extensions
work at Panchthar and Taplejung are in
progress.

CREDis planningdifferentactivities (replacement

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of wooden poles, upgrading load center, major
rehabilitation work) in coming fiscal years
to achieve meaningful result by augmenting
implementation of CREP which will strengthen
the CRED and support the empowerment and
sustainability of the CREEs too.

Province No. 1 Provincial Office,
Biratnagar

There are 24 Distribution Centers under
Province No. 1 Provincial Office spread over 14
districts. The distribution loss is 11.72%. The
sales contribution to NEA system of this office
is 16.19%. The performance highlights of this
provincial office during review period are as

follow.

Energy sales (MWH) - 1,396,239
Revenue (million) - Rs.13,094.346
Numbers of consumers - 906,838

Tumlingtar 8 MVA Substation

The major projects being implemented under
this provincial office for construction of 33 kV
line, 33/11 kV substations and distribution line
network are under following headings.

० Rajarani 33/11 kV 3MVA Sub-station Project

¢ Bhokraha - Khanar 33 kV Transmission Line
& Sub-station Project

¢ Rehabilitation works at Katahari and Jaljale
Substation Project

न Keraun-Letang 33 kV Transmission Line &
Sub-station Project.

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० Harinagara 33 kV Transmission Line & 16.6
MVA Sub-station Project.
न" Bhedetar-Rajarani 33 kV Transmission Line

Project

¢ Reinforcement of 33 kV Biratnagar circuit

¢ Reinforcement of §Anarmani — Grid-
Ghailadubba, Chandragadhi Sub-

transmission Line

"० Aggrandizement of 33/11 kV 6/8 MVA
Urlabari Sub-station

¢ Reinforcement of 33 kV Anarmani Grid-
Dhulabari and 33/11 kV Dhulabari Sub-
station

¢ Rehabilitation of 33 kV Padajungi-Damak
and Duhabi Industrial Line

¢ Reinforcement of Kataiya-Duhabi 33 kV Sub-
transmission Line

Madhesh Provincial Office, Janakpur

There are 23 Distribution Centers under
Madhesh Provincial Office spread over 8
districts. The distribution loss is 14.17%. The
sales contribution to NEA system from this
office is 22.19%. The performance highlights of
this provincial office during review period are as

follow.

Energy sales (MWH) -1,913,348
Revenue (million) - Rs.17,317.531
Numbers of consumers - 983,023

The major projects being implemented under
this provincial office for construction of 33 kV
line, 33/11 kV substations and distribution line
network are under following headings.

¢ Gadahia-Dumaria 33/11 kV S/S Construction
Project.

० Haripurwa-Basantpur 33 kV Transmission
Line & Sub-station Construction project.

० Bhagwanpur 33/11 kV S/S Construction
project.

¢ NijgadhKolhvi 33/11 kV S/S Construction
project.

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Maintenance of Transformer in Mirchaya_

Distribution Center

Bagmati Provincial Office,
Kathmandu

There are 20 Distribution Centers under Bagmati
Provincial Office spread over 10 districts. The
distribution loss is 6.97%. The sales contribution
to NEA system from this office is 23.32%. The
performance highlights of this provincial office
during review period are as follow.

Energy sales (MWH) - 2,010,527
Revenue (million) - Rs.22,006.129
Numbers of consumers - 840,082

The major projects being implemented under
this provincial office for construction of 33 kV
line, 33/11 kV substations and distribution line
network are under following headings.

"- Khurkot Nepalthok (Rakathum) 33/11 kV
Transmission Line and Substation Project

¢ Electrical Line Shifting for Road Expansion
Project

Electrification works at Rolwaling Valley (3,800 m)

Bagmati Division Office, Hetauda

There are 6 Distribution Centers under
Bagmati Division Office, Hetauda spread over
3 districts. The distribution loss is 7.38%. The
sales contribution to NEA system from this
office is 7.34%. The performance highlights of
this divisional office during review period are as

follow.

Energy sales (MWH) - 632,921
Revenue (million) - Rs. 6,100.313
Numbers of consumers - 302,845

The major projects being implemented under
this divisional office for construction of 33 kV
line, 33/11 kV substations and distribution line
network are under following headings.

न" Chanauli-Madi 33 kV underground Sub-
Transmission Line Project

Underground Fault Location at Madi by Chanauli_

Distribution Center

Gandaki Provincial Office, Pokhara

There are 13 Distribution Centers under Gandaki
Provincial Office spread over 11 districts. The
distribution loss is 9.10%, The sales contribution
to NEA system from this office is 6.89%. The
performance highlights of this provincial office
during review period are as follow.

Energy sales (MWH) - 594,264
Revenue (million) — Rs 5,712.695
Numbers of consumers - 418,851

The major projects being implemented under
this provincial office for construction of 33 kV
line, 33/11 kV substations and distribution line

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network are under following headings.

¢ Bhorletar 33/11 kV Substation Project

० Righa-Kharbang 33 kV Transmission Line
and Substation Project

¢ Syarkhu-Thanchowk-Manang 33 kV
Transmission Line and Substation Project

Chipleti 33 kV

Transmission Line and Substation Project

० Gorkha-Siranchowk

¢ Ghyampesal-Khorlabesi 33 kV Transmission
Line and Substation Project

33/11 kV Syarkyu Substation at Elevation of 2,700m_

Sea Level at Manang

Lumbini Provincial Office, Butwal

There are 11 Distribution Centers under Lumbini
Provincial Office, Butwal spread over 6 districts.
The distribution loss is 12.83%. The sales
contribution to NEA system from this office
is 13.32%. The performance highlights of this
provincial office during review period are as
follow.

Energy sales (MWH) - 1,148,384
Revenue (million) - Rs 10,998.049
Numbers of consumers - 509,499

The major projects being implemented under
this provincial office for construction of 33 kV
line, 33/11 kV substations and line network are
under following headings.

¢ 33/11kV Saljhandi Substation and 33 kV line.

¢  Jitpur-Thada 33 kV Substation Project

¢ Bhairahawa-Taulihawa Distribution System
Reinforcement Project

¢ रिती 33 kV Transmission line and Substation
Project

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¢ 33 kV Double Circuit Yogikutti-Shitalnagar
Line Construction

© 33 (९४ Double' Circuit Dhakdhai-SEZ
Bhairahawa and Breaker installation at
Dhakdhai

न" 33/11kV3 MVA Substation at Siluwa, Palpa
न" Construction of 33 kV double circuit from
Gandak Power House to Parasi S/S.

Lumbini Division Office, Nepalgunj

10 Distribution
Lumbini Division Office, Nepalgunj spread over
6 districts. The distribution loss is 9.81%. the
sales contribution to NEA system from this

There are Centers under

office is 6.22%. The performance highlights of
this divisional office during review period are as
follow.

Energy sales (MWH) - 536,371
Revenue (million) - Rs 5,070.658
Numbers of consumers - 377,111

The major projects being implemented under
this divisional office for construction of 33 kV
line, 33/11 kV substations and 11 distribution line
network are under following headings.

० Koholpur- Dhampur 33 kV Transmission Line
Project

¢ 33/11 kV, 6/8 MVA Tulsipur New Substation
Project

न" Pyuthan 33 kV Transmission line, 11 kV
Distribution Line and 33 kV,3 MVA Damti
Substation Project

० Khawang 33 kV Transmission Line and
Substation Project

न" Rajwada 33 kV Transmission Line and

Substation Project

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Karnali Provincial Office, Surkhet

There are 10 Distribution Centers under Karnali
Provincial Office spread over 10 districts. The
distribution loss is 15.27%. The sales contribution
to NEA system from this office is 0.78%. The
performance highlights of this provincial office
during review period are as follow.

Energy sales (MWH) - 67,507
Revenue (million) — Rs 662.587
Numbers of consumers - 119,766

The major projects being implemented under
provincial office for construction of 33 kV line,
33/11 kV substations and distribution line
network are under following headings.

¢ Dailekh- Dullu 33 kV Transmission Line Project

*  Dullu-Kalikot 33 kV Transmission Line Project

"न Musikot Substation Project

"- Surkhet Gangate Matela Project 33 kV
Transmission Line Project

न" Ramghat 11kV Line Project

¢ Surkhet- Babiyachaur 33 kV Transmission Line
Project

न" Dailekh Chilkha Jumla 33 kV Transmission Line
and Substation Project

* Nagma-Gamgadi, Mugu 33 kV Transmission
Line and Substation Project

न" Kudu -ChaukhabaBajar 33 kV Transmission
Line and Substation Project

« Chaukhaba Bajar- Dolpa 33 kV Transmission
Line and Substation Project

न" Gamgadi, Mugu = and _ TripurakotDolpa
Substation Project

¢ Rakam, Dailekh 33 kV Substation Project

¢ 5015 Bazar, Kailali - Babiyachaur, Surkhet 33
kV Transmission Line

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Sudurpaschim Provincial Office,
Attariya

There are 12 Distribution under
Sudurpaschim Provincial Office spread over
9 districts. The distribution loss is 13.30%. The

sales contribution to NEA system from this office

Centers

is 3.75%. The performance highlights of this
provincial office during review period are as follow.

Energy sales (MWH) -323,394
Revenue (million) - Rs. 2,842.236
Numbers of consumers -308,006

The major projects being implemented under
this provincial office for construction of 33 kV
line, 33/11 kV substations and distribution line
network are under following headings.

न" Sanfebagar - Achham - Martadi 33 kV
Transmission Line & Substation Project

न Sanfebagar-Chamara-Chautara 33 kV
Transmission Line and Substation Project

न" Budar-Jogbuda, Bagarkot (Dadeldhura) 33
kV Transmission Line and Substation Project

न Sanfe-Manma-Jumla 33 ९४ Transmission
Line & Substation Project

न" LamkiSugarkhal 33 kV Transmission Line
and Substation Project

¢ Belauri-Punarbash 33 kV Transmission Line
and Substation Project

¢« Patan (Baitadi) - Melauli 33 kV Transmission
Line and Substation Project

¢ DadeldhuraSakayal 33 kV Transmission Line
and Substation Project

० Priabagar- Latinath 33 kV Transmission Line
& Substation Project

¢ Baitadi Electric Expand Project

¢ Chemeliya Electrification Project

न" Lekam 33 kV Line & Substation Project

¢ Huti 33 kV Line & Substation Project

33/11 kV, 3 MVA Rukum Substation at Musikot

Construction Site of Tikhatar Substation

Chamarachautara of Doti District

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lanning, Monitoring and _— Information
क, ०८, Directorate (PMITD), acting as
a corporate wing of Nepal Electricity Authority,
is headed by the Deputy Managing Director.
The Directorate directs and monitors the

functioning of five different departments

namely System Planning Department,
Corporate Planning and Monitoring
Department, Information Technology

Department, Power Trade Department and
Economic Analysis Department. Each of these
departments is headed by a Director. System
Planning Department is responsible for load
forecasting together with generation planning
and transmission planning of power system
of Nepal. Corporate Planning and Monitoring
Department is entrusted with the responsibility
of developing the Corporate Plan of NEA along
with monitoring of NEA implemented projects.
Information Technology Department develops
innovative IT services so as to automate various
activities of NEA. Power Trade Department
is responsible for trading of power both in
domestic as well as in cross border market
as per NEAs strategy and policy. Finally,
Economic Analysis Department carries out the
financial analysis of the projects and proposes
electricity tariff adjustments and service charge
adjustments.

System Planning Department

System Planning Department (SPD) is mainly

responsible for load forecast, generation

and transmission line planning of Integrated

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Power System of Nepal. The Department
also conducts the power evacuation study
of generation projects to be interconnected
in Integrated Nepal Power System (INPS) to
identify constraints in the grid that could pose
operational risk and that reduce efficiency
due to outages in the INPS. For this purpose,
SPD develops transmission configurations and
carries out different technical studies such as
load flow, short circuit, steady and transient
stability etc. Furthermore, SPD also supports
to update the Corporate Development Plan
of NEA and assists other departments of NEA
by providing necessary data and suggestion
regarding implementation of planned projects.

Grid Impact Study (GIS) for new generation
projects as well as for bulk load industries has
become the main focus of SPD in recent years.
The GIS analyzes the effect of new connection
to NEA grid to ensure satisfactory operation
of the NEA grid in conformity with the NEA
Grid Code and provides recommendations for
requirement of additional transmission lines,
reinforcement in the network and requirement
for the installation of capacitors and reactors.

In FY 2021/22, System Planning Department
carried out following technical studies at the
request of NEAs different departments:

¢ Energy Simulation for Formulation of
Corporate Development Plan;
¢ Power Demand Forecast of Nepal until the

year 2042;

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« Conducted Network Analysis Study of India
and Nepal;

« Updating of INPS Model of Nepal until 2040;

¢ Grid Impact Study of total 2,137.32 MW
capacities of 62 hydropower projects to be
developed by IPP's; and

¢ Grid Impact Study of total 381.3 MVA
capacities of 30 bulk load industries to be
connected to the INPS.

SPD was associated in

interconnection

the power grid
study conducted by Joint
Group (JTG) of State
of China (SGCC)

Electricity Authority (NEA). It has been providing

Technical Group

Corporation and Nepal
necessary supports to the study named
"Integrated Power System Development Plan
of Nepal" being conducted by JICA. In addition,
SPD was associated with Joint Technical Team
(JTT) of India and Nepal in preparation of
"Supplementary Report on Integrated Master
Plan for Evacuation of Power from Hydro Projects
in Nepal, Power Exchange Requirements till
2027" and "Report on Power Transfer between
India and Nepal (Phase - IV)"

Information Technology Department

Information Technology Department (ITD) is
responsible for providing the IT infrastructure
for automation and plays a vital role in core
ICT activities within the organization. It
implements the governance for the use of
network and software systems, as well as
assists the operation units by providing the
required IT related supports. Apart from the
implementation of new IT systems, ITD provides
continuous ICT support, maintenance and
trainings to all NEA offices round the clock.
After conducting the Information Technology
Audit, the department has upgraded the
necessary hardware for server requirements,
network security equipment and software

requirements.

ITD has been

maintenance to the implemented application

providing supports and

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software systems such as CAIS, Payroll, Pension,
Asset Management, Online Application, DCS's
Activity
Analysis System etc. Centralized E-attendance

information System, Consumption
System is in operation, where all the attendance
activities can be accessed centrally for the entire
NEA offices. Device Integration Application
(DIA) has also been implemented to assess the
real time attendance data of employee. The
Decentralized Inventory Management System
has been upgraded to the Centralized Inventory
where the entire

Management system,

inventory can be monitored in a single location.

In FY 2078/79, the Customer Relationship
Management Software has been introduced,
where consumers would be able to post
complains and view the feeder information
through NEA mobile App and web portal.
Furthermore, ITD has_ introduced online
application for three phase consumers, where
customers can apply for new three phase
connection. Centralized Call Center has been
introduced for Bagmati Provincial Office, where
all no light/maintenance/power, billing and
other consumer related complaints will be
handled from the one location. Furthermore,
ITD has introduced the Vehicle Management
Information System to bring in transparency and
efficiency and lower the operation cost. Global
Positioning System (GPS) shall be incorporated
in the vehicles used by no light/maintenance

team for efficient management.

In line with NEA's vision of becoming a modern
utility in the power sector, the IT Policy is being
drafted to modernize NEA' processes through
the use of Information Technology. NEA Mobile
App will be upgraded to a newer version in
Android/Apple Version with integration of more
customer related features. ITD in coordination
with Finance Directorate will implement
Centralized Payroll and Pension Management
System. To strengthen and automate the
Internal Audit Management System, Online
Audit Database

Management System

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(IOADBMS) software will be developed to
enhance efficiency inthe internal audit processes
and reporting. Retirement Fund Management
System (RFMS) will also be upgraded to a new
web based centralized system.

ITD will implement Security Information and
Event Management System (SIEM) along with
the Privilege Access Management System (PAM),
which have become a staple in modern-day
security operation centers (SOCs) for security
and compliance management use cases. The
Department also intends to implement the SD-
WAN products and services to create a backup
for the Communication Network to support
the interconnectivity between offices for data
transfer of different applications used in NEA.

An lol. Communication Network Infrastructure
is being established to connect all the offices
of NEA (including No-Light centers) along with
the SCADA System of all the substations. For
this initiative, ITD has taken into consideration
of all the optical fiber infrastructure of the
Transmission Directorate and the free core to
be provided by Internet Service Providers on
the distribution side. ITD will also co-ordinate
to work in collaboration for the operation
of the Data Center located in the LDC office,
This
Infrastructure Backbone along with Data Center

Syuchatar. Communication Network
shall not only benefit NEA for it's functions, but
also can be used as a revenue generating source
by leasing bandwidth and data space in days to

come.

Corporate Planning and Monitoring
Department

Under Planning Monitoring and Information
Technology Directorate (PMITD), the Corporate
Planning and Monitoring Department (CPMD)
is established primarily to assist the NEA
management in devising plan for corporate
development, preparing the annual budget
and monitoring of entire NEA development
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appropriation of the received ceiling of annual
budget from GON and mobilization of internal
resources to ensure the realization of targets
set forth is undoubtedly a complex task, wherein
best trade off among competing activities have
to be assessed. The whole process involves
repeated discussion on various levels within the
setup of NEA.

Monitoring of status of, to be implemented
and ongoing, plans, projects and _ activities
on continuous basis and reporting to the
management are other vital responsibilities of
the Department. In addition to the need based
reporting, periodic reporting is also carried out
on month, trimester and annual basis. These
reports indicate the status of various activities
with reference to pre-set targets such as
increase in generation capacity, transmission
line length and sub-station capacity, added
number of consumers, increase in per capita
electricity consumption, loss reduction and
coverage of rural electrification etc.

Development of suitable monitoring and
the NPC,

Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and

evaluation directives assisting
Irrigation (MoEWRI) and Ministry of Finance
(MoF) in functions related to NEA and entry
of annual budget in the Line Ministry Budget
Information System (LMBIS) are other works
being carried out by the Department.

CPMD provides necessary supports to the NEA
management for carrying out various studies
related to institutional reform and development.
In addition, the Department provides inputs for
the studies undertaken by various organizations
on the topics related to NEA. It also plays the
coordinating role in the development of projects
under different financing mode.

In FY 2021/22, CPMD evaluates the progress of
10 projects of the feasibility study of storage
and large/ medium hydropower projects, 2
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of hydropower stations, 90 projects of
line and 106
system

transmission
distribution
electrification projects thereby 224 projects in
total.

projects of

expansion and_ rural

Power Trade Department

Power Trade Department (PTD) is responsible
for trading of electric power in both domestic
and cross border market. It is the single window
interface of NEA with Independent Power
Producers (IPPs) for processing their applications
for Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). Functions
of Power Trade Department may be broadly
classified into three categories, i.e, PPA
processing and signing, PPA administration
after its execution till the commercial operation
and PPA administration after the commercial
operation. The department has 3 divisions to
carry out these functions, namely, Business
Development, Construction Vigilance, and
Commercial & Finance in the respective order.
The administrative tasks are carried out by

another division, namely Resource Management.

Various reform measures have been introduced
in the Fiscal Year under review so as to
make the processing of the PPA applications
systematic and transparent. The applications
are put on a processing sequence based on
pre-established criteria. The different stages
involved are document screening, technical
review, grid impact study followed by grid
connection agreement, PPA draft preparation
and negotiation, seeking for NEA management's
approval followed by Electricity Regulatory
Commission (ERC)'s approval and finally, signing
of PPA.

In FY 2021/22, atotal of 717.1 MW from 24 different
projects were commissioned. Similarly, 12 new
PPAs having the combined installed capacity
of 183.5 MW were concluded, which include 7
hydropower projects and 5 solar projects having
the combined installed capacity of 145.5 MW
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of IPP's and NEA subsidiary companie's projects
under PTD is shown in Table below:

Capacity
S.N.। Status। Numbers (Mw)
1 Projects under 132 15318
Operation
5 Projects under 141 3.2809
Construction
Projects under
; Different Stages 84 903.4
PPA Concluded Projects 6,366.1
4 PPA Applications 269 11,739.8
Total 18,105.9

Nepal has been participating in Indian Power
Exchange (IEX) for power import since May 1,
2021 subsequent to the issuance of Designated
Authority (DA)'s Procedure by India on February
26, 2021. From November 3, 2021, Nepal started
to sell 39 MW of power in IEX via NTPC Vidhyut
Vyapar Nigam immediately after DA approval
for 2 hydropower projects, namely, Trishuli and
Devighat HEPs. After the issuance of Joint Vision
Statement in Power Sector by India and Nepal
on April 2, 2022, DA granted approval for 6
hydropower projects, namely, Trishuli, Devighat,
Marsyangdi, Middle Marsyangdi, Kaligandaki "A"
and Likhu IV HEPs for the period of one year to
sell power in the Day Ahead Market of IEX. Nepal
started exporting 364 MW of power all together
In IEX since June 2, 2022. Some other hydropower
projects are in the process of approval by India.
Similarly, a new market dimension was explored
in the past FY, when NEA invited bids on June 5,
2022 for the sale of 200 MW power generated
from hydropower projects in Nepal though the
bid could not be materialized.

Economic Analysis Department

Economic Analysis Department (EAD) is mainly
responsible for conducting the activities related
to the economic and financial analysis of NEA.
As a focal unit for adherence with regulatory
compliance, EAD is also entrusted with the
preparation of electricity tariff petition to be
submitted to Electricity Regulatory Commission
(ERC) of Nepal, The Department is assigned to

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the following tasks:

¢ Formulate criteria for economic and
financial analysis of NEA's projects;

¢ Study on financial resource requirement;

०" Commercial and market analysis of NEA;

" Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA) of NEA projects;

¢ Prepare Log Frame of generation and
transmission line projects of NEA;

* Cost analysis of services distributed by NEA;

* Carry out comparative benefit study of
hydropower generation and transmissions
lines of NEA.

* Carry out study and evaluation of economic
and financial sustainability of completed
projects by NEA; and

- Assists other departments of NEA in

prioritizing the selection of the projects.

EAD also contributes to the Demand Side
Management (DSM) via revision of tariff. A study
on encouraging off- peak demand and reducing
peak demand has been planned so that the
Time -of -Day tariff revision will be implemented
in addition to the periodic tariff revision. The
Department also assists to conduct Cost Benefit
Analysis related to G, T & D activities of NEA.
Its role has been both extensive and intensive
in the context of identifying the factors that
leads to manage the internal demand and
studying the avenues. An initiation has been
taken 11 establishing coordination among
various departments while performing these
activities. The Main activities conducted by the
Department in FY 2021/22 are as follows:

Review of Electricity Tariff: EAD successfully
filed the tariff petition to ERC via authorization
of NEA Board abiding by the regulation of
ERC. After revising the petition of NEA, new
electricity tariff has been implemented from
Marga 2078. The new tariff has the provision of
free energy to domestic consumers consuming
upto 20 units per month. The rate of irrigation
consumer has been reduced by an average
of 40%. In addition, the tariff for domestic

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consumers has been adjusted to encourage the
use of electric cooking and other appliances.

Regulatory Compliance: All the work of
regulatory compliance for NEA has been
reported.

Study of Consumption Pattern: Consumption
behavior of various consumer categories has
been studied and analyzed with development
of a new software for projection of demand
and growth pattern of various categories of
consumers.

Retail Tariff Module Development: It has
been developed to outline the average tariff
requirement for different customer categories.
International Standard has been considered
while modeling based on the ground reality.
The cost of service for various consumer
categories has been calculated and the neutral
tariff for each category has been prepared.
While developing module, care has been taken
to represent the actual scenario. However,
there are some cases like hybrid assets and
costs, demand allocation factors, and energy
allocation factors, in which best estimate has
been made on the basis of some assumptions.

Update of Corporate Development Plan
(CDP) of NEA: After formulation of CDP in
order to materialize the future prospects of
NEA, EAD has taken an initiation to update the
CDP as needed along with the KPIs, to evaluate
whether the predetermined targets have been
met through ongoing regular activities.

Financial analysis: EAD has carried economic
and financial analysis for NEA. Various financial
parameters have been considered and best
analysis has been made in co-ordination and
collaboration with various departments and
related agencies.

NEA Financial Viability Action Plan (FVAP):
Final audited data has been taken as basis
and the estimated energy balance, revenue,

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and cost related figures have been replaced by
the actual figure of 2021. To cop-up with the
changing scenario of investment requirement,
NEA's contribution has been identified and the
estimation will be further revised in the coming
years of the plan period. It basically focusses
on the study of Cost of Service and Financial
Resource Requirement and Tariff Adjustment
to prepare the basis for tariff requirement
under different scenarios. The Financial Viability
Gap Funding (FVGF), as a grant of GoN, will be
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the resource requirement of NEA.

Demand Stimulation Action Plan: In order
to increase the electricity consumption within
the country, Demand Stimulation Action Plan
(DSAP) has been prepared by the Department.

Capital Investment Plan: In accordance
with the GON policy of increasing the internal
consumption of generated energy, NEA has
to enhance its existing transmission and
distribution capacity. EAD has prepared Capital
Investment Plan (CIP) of NEA to estimate the

capital investment required for the purpose.

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stablished along with the formation of
E NEA, Engineering Service Directorate (ESD)
is entrusted with the responsibility to carry
out engineering studies beginning from the
identification to feasibility study, geological
and geotechnical studies, detailed engineering
design and environmental studies for
development of hydropower and transmission
line projects. Apart from providing related
trainings, the Directorate is mandated to
provide consulting and advisory services in the
hydropower and transmission line sectors and
other infrastructure projects to NEA and private
sector. Headed by the Deputy Managing Director,
ESD has four departments namely Project
Development Department (PDD), Soil Rock and
Concrete Laboratory (SRCL), Environmental
and Social Studies Department (ESSD) and NEA
Training Center. There is an Electromechanical
Division under the Directorate to provide EM
related technical services and supports to
various departments within NEA and also to the
private sector.

The scopes of services provided by the
directorate are mentioned below:

" To identify hydropower projects, their
screening and ranking;

न" Tocarry out feasibility studies of hydropower
projects and transmission line projects;

न" Tocarry out geotechnical survey;

"न" Tocarry out surveying and mapping;

"० Tocarry out EIA/IEE study;

० To
engineering norms;

prepare tender documents and

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न" Tocarry out detailed design study;

१ Toprovide construction supervision services;

¢ To produce local transmission pole;

¢ To repair and maintenance of distribution
transformer up to 500 kVA and above; and

¢ To provide training and enhance human
resources in engineering and environment
felds.

The operations and activities of different
departments, divisions and projects operating
under ESD are described below.

Dudhkoshi Storage Hydroelectric Project
Dudhkoshi Storage Hydroelectric Project
(DKSHEP) with the total installed capacity of
635 MW has been envisaged to address the
prevailing power and energy deficit during dry
season. The project is located on Dudhkoshi
River bordering Khotang and Okhaldhunga,
close to a settlement called Rabuwa, which
is about 140 km (aerial distance) east from
Kathmandu or approximately 1.5 km northwest
from Lamidanda airport at Khotang.

NEA has been

Feasibility Study and Detailed Design of this

conducting the Updated

project with the grant support from Asian
Development Bank (ADB). A contract agreement
was concluded between NEA and ELC Electro-
consult S.P.A. (Italy) in association with NEWJEC
Inc. Japan) to perform updated Feasibility
Study, Environmental and Social Impact Study
and Detailed Design Study along with the
preparation of Bidding Documents.

The Consultant has submitted Updated

Feasibility Study Report,
Detailed Design Report,
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Report

Pre-qualification
Document,

for hydropower component, Terms of Reference
(ToR) for Initial Environmental Examination (IEE)
for Transmission Line and Bidding Documents
for Civil Works and Hydro Steel Structures (HSS)
& Access Roads contract, EM Plant contract
and 400 kV Transmission Line contract. The
Consultant is being engaged for the remaining
activities (Physical Model Testing and Hydro
fracture Testing) and additional investigations-
Audio Magneto Telluric (AMT) Survey. As per the
work schedule of the Consultant, the remaining
activities and finalization of Detailed Design
Report will be completed by the end of October
2022.

An International Panel of Experts (PoE) and
ADB experts have reviewed the reports and
documents submitted by the Consultant and
provided comments on the documents. The
Consultant has been requested to submit the
final reports within schedules after fulfilling
the gaps and incorporating the comments in
consultation with the PoE.

Physical Model Study of the Spillway and Site Visit.

of Country Director, Nepal Resident Mission, ADB
along with Project Team and Representatives of
Local Authorities

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The proposed layout in the Detailed Design
Report includes following components:

* 220 m high Concrete Face Rockfill Dam
(CFRD) having a crest length of 630 m,
located on Dudhkoshi River in a gorge
nearly one kilometer downstream of the
confluence between Dudhkoshi River and
Thotne Khola (a tributary);

¢ Headrace tunnel of length 13.3 km;

न" An underground powerhouse with the
installed capacity of 600 MW located on
Sunkoshi river;

" A surface powerhouse with an installed
capacity of 35 MW located in the right
abutment immediately downstream of
the dam site to generate energy from the
release of the environmental flow

A combined spillway (gated and labyrinth

overflow) has been provisioned in the left

abutment. Even in case all radial gates are out of
operation, an emergency spillway (fuse gates) at
the left side of the main spillway will ensure the
safety of the dam. The total storage capacity of
the reservoir is 1,581 Mm? out of which the live
storage capacity is 1,342 Mm' and the dam body
volume is about 26.7 Mm'.

The annual energy production is 3,443 GWh with
an average energy production of 1,358 GWh in
dry season and 2,084 GWh in wet season. The
power generated from the project is planned
to be evacuated by double circuit 400 kV
Transmission Line connecting to Dhalekbar. The
Consultant has also conducted the survey for
Transmission Line. The base cost of the Project
is estimated to be 1,531 MUSD.

The Project is also conducting Environmental
and Social Implementation Program during
pre construction phase of the project through
Environmental and Social Studies Department
(ESSD) of NEA. ESSD_ has
Environment and Social Unit at the site to carry

established

out Public Consultation Program, Information
Disclosure Campaign and Public Awareness

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Program and also to facilitate in land acquisition
process.

GoN। has initiated with

development partners to raise investment

groundwork

required for the project. ADB conducted the
Reconnaissance Mission from 21 June to 2 July
2021 and the modality of project financing
was discussed among the authorities of the
Ministry of Finance (MoF), Ministry of Energy,
Water (MoEWRI)
and NEA. Accordingly, MoF has requested to
the ADB for the confirmation of 1,300 MUSD
concessional loan required for the development

Resources and _ Irrigation

of project. MoF has also sent the letter to EIB
requesting an investment of 500 MUSD for the
project. Following the receipt of the Letter of
Intent, a meeting was held between NEA and
EIB regarding the current status and potential
investment for the project.

In addition, requests have been sent to Citizen
Investment Trust (CIT), Employees Provident
Fund (EPF), Hydroelectricity Investment and
Development Company Limited (HIDCL) for
commercial loan and the discussion is ongoing
for the purpose. The financial arrangement
for the project is expected to complete by the
end of September 2023, whereas the physical
construction of the project will commence from
the start of 2024. As the construction period of
the project is 7 Years, the project is scheduled to
be completed by the end of 2030.

Chainpur Seti Hydroelectric Project

Chainpur Seti Hydroelectric Project (CSHEP)
is a Peaking Run off River type Hydropower
Project with six hours of daily peaking capacity.
The project is located in Saipal, Talkot and
Mastha_ Rural-Municipality in the Bajhang
District of Sudur The
proposed headworks site is located about 150

Paschim Province.
m downstream from the confluence of the Seti
River and Ghatganga River, while the proposed
powerhouse site lies near the Basti village on
the right bank of Seti River.

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The Project site is accessible via Attariya-
Chainpur black topped road and an earthen
track road of about 16 km connecting Chainpur
to the proposed powerhouse site. The road
connecting Chainpur Bazar to Taklakot is under
construction with the fund of GON. This road
passes nearby the project headworks area. The
main project features are as follows:

40 m High Concrete Gravity with
4 radial gates

3 Nos. 8m x 3.5m

Underground, 130m x15m
12,468m, 5.4 Diameter

87.3 m High, 12,5m Diameter
161.3m, 2.0m Diameter

Dam

Intake

Desilting Basin
Headrace Tunnel
Surge Shaft

Pressure Shaft

Penstock 1,575m, 3.5 m Diameter
Powerhouse Semi Surface
Turbine Pelton, (3x70) MW

The power generated from the project will be
evacuated to the INPS through the proposed
400/132 kV Bajhang Substation. The project will
have an installed capacity of 21IOMW utilizing a
net head of 474.5m and the design discharge
of 50.68 m/s. The annual energy generation

is about 1,158.02 of which the dry peak energy
generation is 219.50 GWh.

Drilling Work at Headworks Site

The project has signed a contract agreement
with Chilime Engineering Services Company
Limited (ChesCo) for the review of feasibility
study and the preparation of bidding documents.
The feasibility study has been completed,
whereas the preparation of EPC bid document

is at completion stage.

In FY 2021/22, the geotechnical investigation
works like MASW, 2D-ERT, core drillings at
proposed headworks site and powerhouse
site were completed. Bids have been invited
for the construction of adit tunnel leading to
headrace tunnel and horizontal pressure shaft,
whereas the bids are under evaluation for the
construction of access road to powerhouse
and camp area. The Environmental Impact
Assessment (EIA) Report of the project has
been approved by Ministry of। Forests and
The distribution of
compensation for land acquired for powerhouse

Environment (MoFE).

and camp area has been initiated, whereas
the review of bid documents of camp area is
ongoing for bidding process.

Project Development Department
(PDD)
focusses

Project Development Department
under Engineering Directorate
on preparation

of hydropower projects

for development by NEA. This includes
identification of potential projects, screening
and ranking, carrying out feasibility studies
followed by preparation of tender documents
and detailed drawings through the detailed
engineering study. PDD has also been providing
construction supervision services for the
projects under construction as per agreements
with the concerned projects of NEA. In addition,
it has been providing consulting services for
detailed survey of anumber of transmission line
projects being developed by Grid Development
Department of NEA. There are six divisions under

the Department to carry out those activities.

Kulekhani Sisneri Pump Storage
Hydroelectric Project

Kulekhani Sisneri Pump Storage Hydroelectric
Project (KSPSHEP) was identified in the year
2077. NEA has obtained the Survey License of
Generation issued by Department of Electricity
Development. The project is located at Lambagar

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village of Indrasarovar Rural Municipality in
Makwanpur district of Bagmati Province. Due
to easy access for construction and favorable
location, this pump storage project could be a
promising scheme for implementation in days
to come.

of Kulekhani-1
Hydropower Scheme acts as the upper reservoir

The existing dam Storage
of the project, whereas the lower reservoir will
be created by the construction of a dam of
36m height from the river bed. The side intake
is proposed on the right side at about 900 m
upstream of the existing Kulekhani dam. The
water conveyance consists of headrace tunnel
of 650 m length and steel pipe of length 1,550m
with the provision of surface surge tank at the
end of headrace pipe. The water will be released
to the sub-surface powerhouse via the penstock
pipe of diameter 3.5m. The electro-mechanical
equipment will consist of two Francis type
generation/pumping units having capacity of
50 MW each.

Kulekhani -Sisneri Pump Storage HEP
Overall Layout Plan

ime canes

General Layout

In FY 2020/21, the Pre-feasibility Study Report

has been prepared after completion § of

field investigation works including Regional
Mapping,
and Bathometric Survey. In

Geological Topographical Survey
addition, the
hydrological study is being continued with
continuous measurement of water level at
lower dam axis. Memorandum of Understanding

(MoU) between the KSPSHEP and Environment

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and Social Service Department (ESSD) has
been signed for the study of Environmental
Impact Assessment (EIA). Similarly, an MoU
the KSPSHEP and Soil Rock and
Concrete Laboratory (SRCL) was concluded for

between

Detailed Engineering Geological Mapping and
geotechnical investigation. The works of EIA
study and geotechnical investigation will be
continued after assessment of the technical
and financial viability of the project.

Begnas Rupa Pump Storage Hydroelectric
Project

Begnas Rupa Pump Storage Hydroelectric
Project (BRPSHEP), the first of its kind in Nepal,
was identified in the year 2074. The Project is
located at Pokhara Metropolitan City in Kaski
District of Gandaki Province. The natural head
of 57m available between the Begnas Lake and
Rupa Lake shall be utilized for reserving INPS
spill energy anticipated in the near future. The
project's major features include the two lakes
serving as the upper and lower reservoirs,
headworks, steel lined pressure tunnel, semi
surface powerhouse and embankment dam
structures at the lakes. The proposed headworks
site is located at the base of Sundari danda
near Jyamire in Begnas Lake and the proposed
powerhouse site lies at the base of Simal danda
near Rupa Lake. The installed capacity of the
project is proposed to be 150 MW.

During FY 2021/22, the hydrological study is
continued with recording of gauge levels at three
locations. In addition, three piezometers have
been installed at the downstream of Begnas
Dam and water levels of those piezometers are
being measured continuously.

Andhikhola Storage Hydroelectric Project

Andhikhola Storage Hydroelectric Project is
situated in Syangja district of Gandaki Province.
The proposed dam_ of this project is located
just 3.1 km upstream of Kaligandaki/Andhikhola
confluence, whereas the powerhouse site is

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located 12 km downstream of Kali Gandaki 'A'
(KG-A) Powerhouse site. The existing Sidhartha
Highway and access road of Kaligandaki 'A" HEP
provide an easy access to the project site.

This project with an installed capacity of 180 MW
will generate about 674.45 GWh of total annual
energy. The estimated cost of the project is 539
million USS.

In FY 2021/22, the updated Feasibility Study
has been completed after completion of field
investigation works including geological drilling,
geological mapping, ERT survey, topographic
survey. The hydrological study is being continued
with continuous gauge reading and discharge
measurement in different time frame. Sediment
samplings of Andhi Khola River are being carried
out on various time frame of the year.

The EIA study of project has been completed by
Environment and Social Studies Department of
NEA. The EIA Report has already been approved
by the Ministry of Forest and Environment.
The project requires the resettlement of 712
households and acquisition of 966 Ha of land.
The continuous interaction with the local
stakeholders indicate that local people are

positive for the implementation of this project.

Arun 4 Hydroelectric Project

Arun 4 Hydropower Project is a ROR hydropower
project proposed to be developed on Arun River
in Bhot Khola and Makalu Rural Municipality of
Sankhuwasabha District of Province No. 1. The
project site can be accessed from the Koshi
highway and the access road is 23.4 km from
Arun 3 quarry site to the foot bridge at Gola
Bazar near the headworks location. The project
has been designed to utilize a design discharge
of 253.5 m?/s and a net head of 222.4 m for an
installed capacity of 490.2 MW. The average
annual generation has been estimated to be
2,137 GWh.

The main components of the project are as
follows:

23.5m high, 40.2m long with 8
Radial Gates of size 7.5mx4m

4 Nos. of size 8.3mx3.25m
4 Nos. of size 131.5m x 23.1m
9.0 m Diameter, 9,305m long

Diversion Weir

Intake

Settling Basin
Headrace Tunnel
Surge Tank Cylindrical, 25.1m Diameter
Pressure Shaft 5.0 m Diameter

Powerhouse Underground

The electro-mechanical equipment consists
of 4 units of Francis turbine each having rated
capacity of 122.5 MW. The energy generated
from the project will be evacuated to Haitar
Substation via 4.51 km long transmission line at
220 kV voltage level. The estimated cost of the
project is NRs. 79.12 Billion. It is expected to yield
an IRR of 12.87% and B/C ratio of 1.27 at a debt
equity ratio of 70:30 and an interest rate of 10
%.

NEA obtained the Survey License of generation
Arun 4
Department of Electricity Development in

Hydropower Project issued by
October 2021. A preliminary review of the
feasibility study as obtained from DOED has

been carried out by PDD.

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed
between NEA and Satlej Jalvidyut Nigam, SJVN
India on 16 May 2022 for the joint execution of
the project. According to the MOU, the project
will be developed in joint collaboration between
NEA and SJVN by establishing a Joint Venture
Company with 51% equity participation of SJVN.
The JVC will provide 21.9% of generated energy
from the project free of cost to NEA from the date
of commencement of commercial generation
of the project. SJVN has agreed to review the
feasibility study of the project and submit an
inception report to NEA within 90 days from the
date of signing the MOU. Similarly, it has been
agreed to complete the DPR and update the EIA
within 18 months from the date of signing the
MOU.

Study of New Hydroelectric Projects

GON has been allocating the regular budget for

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the study and identification of new hydropower
projects. In FY 2021/22, PDD has identified and
studied following projects at the preliminary
level.

Kaligandaki Kowang Hydroelectric Project

Kaligandaki Kowang Hydroelectric Project is
studied as Peaking Run off River Project. This
project is proposed on Kaligandaki River at
Mustang District of Gandaki Province. Two
different dam sites and powerhouse locations
are considered with the installed capacity of 128
MW and 400 MW in studied options. As per the
geological conditions of site, the option having
an installed capacity of 128 MW is recommended.
A rockfill dam is proposed to divert 76.0 m?/s of
water through approx. 4.0 km long headrace
tunnel to generate 728.28 GWh energy annually.

Kaligandaki Upper Hydroelectric Project

Kaligandaki Upper Hydroelectric Project
is studied as a ROR project. This project is
proposed on Kaligandaki River at Myagdi
District of Gandaki Province. The headworks site
is located about 1.7 km downstream from the
confluence of Kaligandaki River and Beg Khola.
An underground desander basin is proposed on
the right bank, which connects to the headrace
tunnel of about 3.5 km in length. A surface type
powerhouse is proposed, which is connected
to HRT via penstock of about 300 m in length.
With the estimated gross head of 103 m and the
design discharge of 131.10 m?/s, the project of
the installed capacity 110 MW will generate the

total energy of 549.61 GWh annually.

Sunkoshi 3 Hydroelectric Project

Sunkoshi 3 Hydroelectric Project is studied as
a storage project. This project is proposed on
Sunkoshi River in Sindhupalchowk, Sindhuli,
Kavrepalanchowk and Ramechhap District of
Bagmati Province. A 180 m high Dam is proposed
near the boundary of Temal Gaunpalika Ward
No. 9 and Khandadevi Gaunpalika Ward No. 1,
whereas the powerhouse site is proposed near

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the Temal Gaunpalika Ward No. 9 Bhandaribesi.
Two Headrace Tunnels of diameter 9.5 m and
average length of 538 mare proposed to connect
the intake area and powerhouse. With the gross
head of 165 m and the design discharge of 490
m?/s, the project of the installed capacity 680
MW will generate the total energy of 2,530.16
GWh annually.

Feasibility Study & Detailed Survey of
Various Transmission Lines, Substations and
Hydropower Projects

PDD has been conducting a detailed survey
and feasibility study of various transmission
lines, substations and hydropower projects. In
FY 2021/22, following survey works have been
accomplished by the Survey Division of PDD.

Survey Works in F.Y. 2021/22

Districts Status

Transmission Line Projects

1 Pokhariya Nijgadh 400 kV T/L (Details survey study) Rautahat Completed
Feasibility study and Cadastral survey of Kusma-Lower Modi-New

2 Mod} 132 kV TL Parbat Completed

3 Feasibility study of Parwanipur-Raxaul 132 kV Underground TL Bara & Parsa Completed

4 Pathlaiya Harniya 132 kV TL (Re-route Survey & Cadastral Survey) Bara Completed

5 Chameliya Attaria 132 kV Reroute Detail survey & Protection work __ Kailali Completed
Detailed Re-route survey and protection work of Dordi Corridor 132

6 Lamjung Completed
kV TL

7 Dudhkoshi Storage 1125 Access Road Detail survey and Design Khotang Completed
Work

8 Bathymetric Survey of Kulekhnai-! त. Plant Makwanpur Completed

9 Burtiban Gorusinghe 132 115 Road detail study Baglung Completed

T : -_]: - Filed work

10 opographical survey for the geological investigation of Upper Sankhuwasabha completion/

Arun HEP ः
Reporting phase

11 Bathymetric Survey of Tamaksohi HEP Dolakha Completed

12 Topography, cadastral & Bathymetric survey of Lower Marsyandi Tanahu & Gorkha Completed
Power Plant

ay: ; Nuwakot &

13 __~- Feasibility study and cadastral survey of Galchhi Ratmate 220 kV TL Dhading Completed

14 Palpa 220 kV TL's Substation Feasibility study Palpa Ongoing

15 Feasibility study of Ratmate-Rasuwagdi-Kerung 400 kV Nuwakot & Rasuwa Completed

16 ~~ Central Store Building (Hetauda) of DCS Survey-Design work Makwanpur Ongoing

17 - Feasibility study of Upper Arun's TL (400 & 132 kV) Sankhuwasabha Ongoing

18 Dhaubadi Iron Mines 220 kV TLs Details survey Nawalparasi Ongoing

Building and Physical Infrastructure
Construction Project

Nepal Electricity Authority initiated Building
and Physical Infrastructure Construction Project
(BPICP) in the year 2017. The main objective of
this project is to construct the corporate office
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Bara, Parsa and

buildings of NEA at various prime locations in
an urban area. BPICP is currently being engaged
for construction of three office buildings namely
Corporate Office Building at Durbarmarg, NEA
Office Building at Lainchaur and NEA Building
at Bhagwanpaau. Further, BPICP has initiated
the design works of other multistory buildings
outside the Kathmandu Valley.

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Corporate Office Building (COB) at
Durbarmarg

NEA had planned to construct a sixteen storied
Office
Kathmandu. The

Corporate Building at Durbarmarg,

design and drawing of
the building was submitted to Kathmandu
Metropolitan City (KMC) for the building permit
approval. KMC denied providing the building
permit because of the due amount of the building
and land tax. The dispute between KMC and
NEA delayed the building permit process. As the
Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD) imposed a
new bylaw, "बस्ती विकास, सहरी योजना तथा भवन निर्माण सम्बन्धि
आधारभूत निर्माण मापदण्ड २०७२", after the earthquake
of 2015, demanding a setback of one-fourth of
the building height in all sides of the building,
the design became unfit. MoUD did not approve
the Initial Environment Examination (IEE) Report.
Accordingly, BPICP revised the architectural design
of COB, acceptable to both the bylaws of MoUD and
KMC and updated the IEE report. MoUD approved
the IEE Report on 2078/10/28.
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Proposed Outlook of New Corporate Building at.
Durbar Marg

As MoUD revised its bylaw on 2079/02/16, by
removing the height setback ratio limitation,
BPICP revised the design of COB for the second
time. According to this design, the building will
have eleven storeys with a double basement.

The detailed design work and updating IEE
Report are in the process.

New Office Buildings at Lainchaur and
Bhagwanpau

NEA had planned to construct new office
buildings at Lainchaur and Bhagwanpaau to
accommodate some of the directorate offices
and subsidiary companies. BPICP had selected
the Consultant for the detailed design of
new office buildings. After completion of the
survey and the geotechnical investigation,
the Consultant submitted the detailed design
reports with architectural design, structural
design, sanitary design, electrical design, HVAC
and communication on 30 Bhadra 2078. Further,
(MoUD)

Ministry of Urban Development

approved the IEE report on 09 Kartik 2078.

Proposed Outlook of New Office Building at.
Bhagawan Pau

BPICP published the Invitation for Bids (IFB) from
eligible construction companies on 21 Magh
2078. The Contract Agreement between BPICP
and KC-EG Infra- Hanuman JV was concluded
on 19 Asadh 2079 for the "Construction of NEA
Office Buildings at Lainchaur and Bhagwanpaau'.
The Contractor is in the process of mobilization.
The construction period is 30 months from the
date of the contract agreement.

DCS Office Buildings

BPICP designed the typical DCS office building
for the Terai region. The building is a three-
storied RCC framed structure. The plinth area
is 328 sqm, and the floor height is 3.5 m. The
opening is a glazed aluminium window, whereas
the fagade is exposed brick.

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Typical Outlook of DCS Office Building

The building comprises the revenue collection
counter, waiting area, central courtyard for
lighting and ventilation and office area.

Electro-Mechanical Design Division

Established
Directorate,

under Engineering Services

the Electromechanical Design
Division (EMDD) has been providing electro-
mechanical related technical supports to the
Engineering Directorate. The scopes range from
the design of electro-mechanical and hydro-
mechanical equipment of hydropower projects
under various stages of study as well as electrical
installation for various projects. It also carries
out Power Evacuation Study of hydropower
projects with collaboration of System Planning
Department of NEA. Furthermore, the Division is
also involved in procurement and maintenance
of vehicles under ESD.

EMDD has' been monitoring of pole plants
located at different

workshop located at Hetauda. It has been

locations and central

involved in the establishment of new concrete
pole plant in Lamki, Kailali. In near future, it is
also planning for the establishment of aconcrete
pole plant in the central region of Nepal, which
shall ease the PSC pole supply to this region.

Lamki Pole Plant Project

The pole plant is located in Lamkichuha
Municipality, Ward No.1, Kailali, Sudurpaschim
Province. The objective of the plant is to produce
PSC poles of 8m, 9m and 11m size and distribute
it to Provincial Offices of NEA and private firm
as well.

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Civil structures like office and store building,
cement and HT wire store, boiler house, guard
house have already been completed. Other
civil structures like pole yard and aggregate
stacking zone are under construction. Likewise,
production equipment and systems like Modular
Concrete Batching Plant, Boiler & Piping, PSC
Pole Mould, Double Acting Type Hydraulic
Power Pack, and Hydraulic Cylinder Assembly
Tensioning are in testing and commissioning
phase.

Lamki Pole Plant

The plant has production capacity of 14 Nos. of
8m pole, 48 Nos. of 9m pole and 20 Nos. 11m
pole having total 82 Nos. of poles per day. The
production will start from FY 2022/2023, which
will fulfill the demand of PSC poles in Western
part of Nepal.

Kotre Pole Plant

Kotre Pole Plant is located in Shuklagandaki
Municipality, Ward No. 2, Kotre of Tanahun along
Prithvi Highway. It was jointly established by
Government of Nepal & Finland Government in
2042 B.S. to implement Pokhara Electrification
Project.

Kotre Pole Plant

Currently the plant has been producing 8m, 9m
and 11m sizes PSC poles as per design norms
to meet the requirements of DCS offices of
NEA under the Gandaki, Lumbini and Bagmati
Province. The daily production capacity of plant
is 8 Nos. of 8m Pole, 24 Nos. of 9m Pole and
24 Nos. of 11m Pole thereby totaling of 56 nos.
of poles in a day. In F/Y 2021/22, the plant has
produced 13,214 poles in total.

Amlekhgunj Pole Plant

The concrete pole plant, located at Amlekhgunj,
Bara, Madhes Pradesh was established in 2051
BS. The plant produces PSC poles of size 8m, 9m
and 11m and distribute them to various offices
of DCS and private firm as well. Currently the
plant has daily production capacity of 78 poles
(12 Nos. of 8 meter, 50 Nos. of 9 meter and 16
Nos. of 11m).

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In FY 2021/22, the pole plant produced 19,131
poles in total exceeding the annul target of
17,580 poles.

Tankisinuwari Concrete Pole Plant, Morang

Concrete Pole Plant, Tankisinuwari was
established in the month of Baisakh, 2079
B.S. The plant is located at Budhiganga Rural
Municipality; Ward No.2, Tankisinuwari, Morang
district, Province No. 1, along the famous
Morang-Sunsari Industrial Corridor, almost 6 km
distance from Biratnagar Airport.

Tankisinuwari Pole Plant

This plant has production capacity of 14 Nos.
of 8m pole, 48 Nos. of 9m Pole and 30 Nos. of
11m pole having total of 92 poles per day, thus
becoming the largest pole plant of Nepal. The
production has been started from the 14 Magh,
2078 B.S., whereas the pole dispatch was started
from 09 Baisakh, 2079 B.S. after bending test
performed in presence of representatives from
Province No.1 DCS Office of NEA. The plant is
expected to fulfill the demand of PSC Poles in
the eastern part of Nepal.

Central Workshop

NEA Central Workshop (NCS) was established
in 2055 BS at Bhairav Road, Hetauda-5,
Makwanpur. The main objective of NCS is to
test/repair distribution and power transformer
of NEA and for others as and when required. In
addition, it caters rental services of available
heavy equipment like wheel loader, excavator,
mobile crane, dumps truck etc.

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Central Workshop at Hetauda

The achievement of the Workshop in FY 2021/22
is tabulated below:। 5.4.। Description Numbers

Distribution Transformer

301 . 1,120
Repair
2 Power Transformer Repair 9
3 Transformer Testing 4,536

The Workshop has generated the income of
NRs. 30,36,994 only by leasing out the heavy
equipment, whereas the total income is NRs.
16,38,55,690 for the year.

Soil, Rock and Concrete Laboratory

Soil, Rock and Concrete Laboratory (SRCL)
is established under Engineering Services
Directorate to provide services in geological
and geotechnical investigations, in-situ. and
laboratory testing for different phases of
hydropower studies and other development
works as well. These services include geological
mapping, geophysical surveys — including
Resistivity (ERT), Seismic (SRT, MASW, and
MAM), core drilling, construction material
investigations and laboratory testing of soil,
rocks and concrete at different levels for
different departments of NEA and private
entities as well. SRCL now has added a state
of art technology to map out the borehole by

the help of Digital Borehole Camera, Optical

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Televiewer, Acoustic Televiewer and Triple Sonic
Logging. SRCL has purchased all the necessary
equipment required for the tunneling works
and is technically able for all size of Test Adit
Tunneling works.

SRCL
geotechnical investigation works in FY 2078/79:

has executed followings geological/

¢ Additional geotechnical investigation works
of Phukot Karnali Hydroelectric Project,
Kalikot;

¢ Geotechnical investigation works of Betan

Karnali Hydroelectric Project, Surkhet/
Achham;
* Geotechnical investigation works of

Uttarganga Storage Project, Baglung;

¢ Geophysical and geotechnical investigation
works of Chainpur Seti HEP, Bajhang;

¢ Geological, geophysical and laboratory tests
of Samples of Sunkoshi Hydropower Station,
Sindhupalchowk;

works — of
Station,

¢ Geophysical investigation

Kulekhani-1 Hydropower
Makwanpur;

¢ Geological investigation Works of Kulekhani
- Sisneri Pump Storage Project, Makwanpur

¢ Geophysical investigation Works of Upper
Trishuli 3B Hydroeletric Project, Nuwakot/
Rasuwa;

¢ Geophysical and geotechnical investigation
works of Dhalkebar - Balganga 132 kV
Transmission Line Project, Dhanusha;

* Geotechnical investigation works of Lower
Solu Hydroelectric Project, Solukhumbu;

- Site Detailed
Engineering Design of Upper

investigation works for

Arun
Hydroelectric Project, Sankhuwasabha;

न" Geotechnical investigation Works of Dharan
Substation, Sunsari;

Works — of

Dhalkewar Balganga 132 kV Transmission

¢ Geotechnical investigation
Line Project, Balganga Substation, Dhanusha;
Works of
Project

¢ Geotechnical investigation

Burtibang Substation, Baglung,

Development Department, NEA and

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« Geotechnical Works _ of
Kaliganaki Corridor 132 kV Transmission
Line Project, Myagdi, Project Development
Department, NEA.

investigation

In addition, SRCL carried out different sorts of
laboratory tests for following projects as per
ASTM, AASTHO and IS standards:

* Construction material survey, laboratory
testing & rock mechanical tests works of
Chainpur Seti Storage Hydroelectric Project,
Bajhang;

०" Rock mechanical tests including triaxial
compression tests of Betan Karnali Storage
Hydropower Project, Surkhet;

न" Sediment analysis of Dudhkoshi Storage
Hydroelectric Project, Khotang;

¢ Various laboratory tests on soil samples of
Peoples HPP Company Limited;

sediment

HEC,

०" Various laboratory tests on
of Middle

Generation Directorate, NEA;

samples Marsyanegdi

० Various laboratory tests on soil samples of
Project Implementation (Irrigation) Unit,
Department of Irrigation, Guheshwori,
Gaurighat;

* Compressive strength tests on compressed
stabilized bricks of Build UP Nepal
Engineering Pvt. Ltd. Chakupat, Lalitpur;

« Various laboratory tests on base and sub-
base samples collected by Commission
for the Abuse of Authority (CIAA) Tangal,
Kathmandu;

न" Compressive strength tests on over cored
concrete samples collected by Commission
for the Abuse of Authority (CIAA) Tangal,
Kathmandu;

¢ Various laboratory tests on soil samples of
Kusaha Biratnagar 132 kV Tranmission Line
Project, NEA;.

« Various laboratory tests on soil and
aggregate samples of Dugar Brothers &
Sons Pvt. (त.

न" Various laboratory tests on soil samples of

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Ministry of Energy, Water Resources &
Power, GON, Singhdurbar;

¢ Various laboratory tests on soil & soil core
samples of InnoCSR Nepal Pvt. Ltd. Shifal,
Kathmandu;

न" Various laboratory tests on construction
material samples of Ghalemdi Khola HPP,
Myagdi collected by Niltara W & E Pvt. Ltd,
Kathmandu;

¢ Compressive strength tests on compressed
stabilized bricks of Grassroots Movement In
Nepal ;

* Over coring of concrete core samples and
their compressive strength testing works of
Central Jail Building, Nuwakot by Intensive
Urban Development & Building Construction
Project, Dhading;

¢ Laboratory test works on sediment samples
of Marsyangdi HEC, Proejct Development
Department, NEA; and

¢ Other various miscellaneous laboratory test
works on soil, aggregate and rock samples
collected from different private client/
parties.

Environment and Social Studies
Department

Realizing the need of addressing environmental
and social issues associated with hydropower
related development, an Environmental Unit was
established in 1987 under the Project Preparation
Department. Later in 1993, the Environmental
Unit was upgraded to Environmental Division.
It was only in 2000, the division was finally
upgraded to Environment and Social Studies
Department (ESSD) as the integral department
of Engineering Service Directorate of NEA. In
due course of time, with the evolution from a
unit to a full-fledged department and increasing
complexities of hydropower development with
environment and society, the work scope of
ESSD has increased significantly.

ESSD executes all the activities related

environmental and _ social aspects of

hydroelectric Projects, solar projects and

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transmission line projects (TLPs) which are being
planned, designed, constructed or operated
by NEA. This department is a commercial wing
of NEA with its technical expertise involved in
conducting Environmental Impact Assessment
(EIA), Initial Environmental Examination (IEE),
Brief Environmental Study (BES), Social Impact

Assessment (SIA), Vulnerable Community
Development Plan (VCDP), Resettlement
Action Plan (RAP), Land Acquisition and

Compensation Plan (LACP), Environment and
Social Management Plan (ESMP), Biodiversity
Impact Assessment (BIA), Cumulative Impact
Assessment (CIA) and other studies along with
environmental monitoring and implementation
of mitigation measures and community support
programs of hydroelectric, transmission line
and distribution line projects.

ESSD has been actively engaged in environment
and social studies, monitoring and protection of
the environment. The following sections provide
a brief of different tasks carried out by ESSD in
FY 2021/22.

Study Projects Requiring Environmental
Impact Assessment (EIA)

In the fiscal year 2021/22, ESSD was involved in
the EIA/EMP update of following 9 projects, out
of which EIA of 4 projects and Updated EMP of 3
projects have been approved by the Ministry of
Forest & Environment.

¢ Andhikhola Storage HEP (18O0MW): EIA
approved by MoFE on June 19, 2022;

¢ Rolwaling Khola HEP (22MW): EIA approved
by MoFE on June 19, 2022;

० Chainpur Seti HEP (210MW): EIA approved
by MoFE on April 20, 2022;

"० Access Road of Upper Arun HEP: EIA
approved by MoFE on March 27, 2022;

(828MW): EIA
report submitted to MoFE for approval;

न" Bardghat-Sardi 132 kV TLP: Updated EMP
approved by MoFE on June 19, 2022;

¢ Kohalpur-Surkhet 132 kV TLP: Updated EMP

० Uttarganga Storage HEP

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approved by MoFE on March 6, 2022;
¢ Hetauda-Bardghat 220kV TLP: Updated EMP
approved by MoFE on January 27, 2022; and
न" New-Modi  Lekhnath 132 kV __ TLP:
Supplementary EIA report submitted to
DoED.

Projects Requiring Initial Environmental
Examination (IEE)

In FY 2021/22, ESSD was engaged in IEE of
25 projects, of which IEE of 13 projects was
approved from the concerned Ministry. Similarly,
ToR for IEE of 7 projects were also approved by
the Ministry. The status of projects requiring IEE
is presented as follows;

¢ Surkhet-Dailekh 132 kV TL Project: IEE
approved on May 18, 2022;

¢ Bhaktapur-Thimi 132 kV Underground TL
Project: IEE approved on April 27, 2022;

न" Godak-Soyak 132 kV TL Project: IEE approved
on March 9, 2022;

* Corporate Building of NEA: IEE approved
on Feb. 8, 2022 (by Ministry of Urban
Development);

० Parwanipur-Pokhariya 132 kV TL Project: IEE
approved on Jan 25, 2022;

¢ Trishuli 3B-Ratmate 220 kV TL Project: IEE
approved on Jan 21, 2022;

"० Amarpur-Dhungesanghu 132 kV TL Project:
IEE approved on Jan 5, 2022;

¢ Bhumahi-Hakoi 132 kV TL Project: IEE
approved on Dec 24, 2021;

¢ Lalbandhi-Salempur 132 kV TL Project: IEE
approved on Nov 15, 2021;

¢ Kaligandaki-Ridi 132 kV TL Project: IEE
approved on Nov 15, 2021;

० Tumlingtar-Sitalpati 220 kV TL Project: IEE
approved on Aug 29, 2021;

¢ Grid Tied Solar Power Project Block No.5
(6.5MW): IEE approved on Aug 12, 2021;

न" Dhalkebar-Balganga 132 kV TL Project: IEE
approved on July 20, 2021;

¢ Pathlaiya-Harniya 132 kV TL Project: ToR
approved on May 8, 2022; IEE report under

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preparation;

" 132kV TL Project of Upper Modi A and Upper
Modi HEP: ToR approved on May 4, 2022; IEE
report under preparation;

¢ Kohalpur-Nepalgunj 132 kV TL Project: ToR
approved on March 9, 2022; IEE report
submitted to DoED;

न" Dharan 220/33/11 Substation Project:
ToR approved on Feb. 9, 2022; IEE report
submitted to DoED;

" Lahan-Sukhipur 132 kV TL Project: ToR
approved on Nov 15, 2021; IEE report
submitted to DoED;

"न" Rupeni-Bodebarsain 132 kV TL Project:
ToR approved on Oct 20, 2021; IEE report
submitted to DoED;

¢ Bafikot-Khungri 132 kV TL Project: ToR
approved on Aug 10, 2021; IEE report
submitted to DoED;

० Butwal-Lumbini 132 kV TL Project: Revised
IEE submitted to DoED;

¢ Prasauni-Birgunj 132 kV Underground TL
Project: MoU signed, ToR submitted to
DoED;

* Tamakoshi V 220 kV TL Project: ToR
Submitted to DoED; waiting for study
permission from Department of National
Parks and Wildlife Conservation;

० Thimi-Balkumari 132 kV Underground TL
Project: MoU signed, ToR under preparation;
and

¢ Nijgadh-Pokhariya 400 kV TL Project: MoU
signed, ToR under preparation

Projects Requiring Brief Environmental
Study (BES)

In the FY 2021/22, ESSD was engaged in BES of
Gondryang-Devnagar 33 kV TL Project. The ToR
has been submitted to DoED though the project
is yet to obtain the survey license.

Other Studies

Besides EIA/IEE/BES studies as required by
national legislation, ESSD has been engaged
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requirements of multilateral partners and donor
agencies. In FY 2021/22, ESSD was involved in
the following studies:

¢ Grid Solar and Energy Efficiency Project (in 8
districts): Screening and ESMP (Environment
and Social Management Plan) submitted to
the World Bank;

० Marsyangdi Corridor 220 kV TL Project;

० BIA
submitted to European Investment Bank

(Biodiversity Impact Assessment)
(EIB) through the Project for clearance.\;
- CIA

submitted to EIB through the Project for

(Cumulative Impact Assessment)

clearance; and

न" Indigenous Peoples (IPs) Study

submitted to EIB through the Project. The

report

report has received clearance from the EIB.

Monitoring Projects

ESSD was involved in environmental monitoring
13 different
by establishing Environmental

and mitigation of projects
and Social
Management Unit (ESMU) at project sites.
ESSD prepared and submitted the quarterly
and semi-annual monitoring reports to the
respective projects as per the provisions made
in the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
The status of different monitoring projects is as

follows:

न" Hetauda - Dhalkebar - Duhabi 400 kV TL
Project: 33 Quarterly report submitted;

¢ SASEC Project: Semi-Annual Report (January-
June, 2022) submitted;

¢ Kaligandaki Corridor 220 kV TL Project;

० Marsyangdi-Kathmandu 220 kV TL Project;

० Marsyangdi Corridor (Udipur-Markichowk-
Bharatpur) 220 kV TL Project;

220/400 kV TL
Project: Semi Annual report (Jan-June, 2022)
submitted;

¢ 132/220 kV Chilime Substation Hub and
Chilime-Trishuli 220 kV TL Project: 19th
Quarterly Report submitted;

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० Hetauda-Bharatpur-Bardghat 220 kV TL
Project : 33 Quarterly report submitted;

¢ Trishuli 3B Hub substation Project: final
(project completion) report submitted;

न" Garjyang-Khimti 132 kV TL Project: 18th
Quarterly Report submitted;

० New Modi Lekhnath 132 kV TL Project: 12th
Quarterly Report submitted;

¢ Dudhkoshi Storage Hydropower Project: 2"
Quarterly Report Submitted; and

न" Kohalpur-Surkhet 132 kV TL Project: 1*
Quarterly Report Submitted.

Mitigation and Enhancement Programs

ESSD has been involved in mitigation and
enhancement programs of following projects

न" Hetauda - Dhalkebar - Duhabi 400 kV TL
Project;

० SASEC Power System Expansion Projects;

० Tamakoshi - Kathmandu 220/400 kV TL
Project;

¢  Trishuli 3B Hub Substation Project;

*  Garjyang-Khimti 132 kV TL Project;

० New Modi-Lekhnath 132 kV TL Project;

न" Dudhkoshi Storage HEP (635MW); and

"न Kohalpur-Surkhet 132 kV TL Project

Water Sample Collection at Sunkoshi River and Air

Quality Monitoring at Dhitung, Khotang

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Community Support Programs

ESSD
support

has been implementing community

programs for following under-

construction projects:

¢ Hetauda-Dhalkebar-Duhabi 400 kV TL
Project;

¢ SASEC Project: Kaligandaki Corridor (Dana-
Kushma) 220 kV TL Project;

० Tamakoshi-Kathmandu 220/400 kV TL
Project;

¢ Hetauda-Bharatpur-Bardaghat 220 kV TL
Project; and

¢ 132/220 kV Chilime-Trishuli 220 kV Project.

न
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Support for Maintenance of School Building at.

Rautahat and Support for the Construction of
Building at Smriti Park, Bardibas

NEA Training Center

NEA Training Center (NEATC) situated at

Kharipati, Bhaktapur has been
different skill enhancing trainings to the staff
of NEA and other entities. During the last 32

years, NEATC has trained 23,063 employees

providing

from the different core group of NEA and other
organizations. With the view to expand its
training programs for clients outside of NEA,

upon their request, NEATC is also conducting
various programs to non NEA staff also.

NEATC occupies around 203 Ropanis of land
with well-equipped academic as well as hostel
buildings for residential training. It has a two
stories academic building having 48 rooms for
training purposes, which include classrooms,
computer labs, electrical labs, mechanical labs
and seminar halls. [ has one Administrative
building for office use. In addition, there are 3
hostel buildings with the capacity of 130 beds,
one VIP Guest House and a modern type of
canteen building.

NEATC aims to be developed as an engineering
and management center of excellence with
academic standards comparable with the best
SAARC regional institutions. The objectives of
NEATC are as follows:

० Provide knowledge, skill and attitude

enhancing tips;

« Supply
employees for

need based trainings to NEA

enhancing their work
efficiency and enabling them for serving the
customers effectively;

* Train the employees enabling them to plan,
implement, maintain and operate 1105
system today and in the future;

of the

to the

changing environment and technology;

न" Promote knowledge and_ skill

employees to interface them

¢« Conduct problem oriented interactions,

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research and development and seminars
relating to service business; and
¢ Design training packages and implement.
In FY 2021/22, NEATC conducted 48 numbers
of trainings in different fields to 1,513 trainees
in total. The total numbers of officer level and
assistant level participant were 396 (26.31%)
and 1,109 (73.68%) Respectively.
In addition NEATC
provides seminar halls, class rooms, hostels

to training programs,

and ground space on rent to different users,
groups / organizations etc. Various Engineering
Colleges, Political Parties, Co-operatives, NGOs/
INGOs, Shooting Unit and other institutions
used the facilities available in the NEATC for
various purposes. The total income generated
from these services amounted to NRs.36,51,653
(including VAT) in FY 2021/22. The Training
Center has also provided space and services
to various offices of NEA at its premises. A
Transformer Testing Lab is also established in
the premises of the Training Centre.

NEATC has planned to provide service training
for all staffs of NEA,
Employee

accordance to NEA
2075,
preparation is

Regulation for which

curriculum underway. The
duration of induction training to the newly
recruited staffs will be extended to 6 weeks for
officer level and 3 weeks for non-officer level
in coming days. For FY 2022/23, NEATC has
proposed to conduct 30 training programs for

790 employees of NEA.

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roject Management Directorate (PMD) in
P Nepal Electricity Authority's organogram has
a role to execute and facilitate projects funded
by Asian Development Bank (ADB) and European
Investment Bank (EIB). PMD is responsible
for project preparation, procurement and
implementation of all new and _ existing
projects funded by ADB & EIB. At present,
PMD is executing diverse projects in energy
sector including transmission line, substation,
distribution distribution

modernization, smart meters and automation

system, system
under ADB financed (i) Electricity Transmission
Expansion and Supply Improvement Project
(ETESIP), (ii) SASEC - Power System Expansion
Project (SPSEP), (iii) Power Transmission and
Distribution Efficiency Enhancement Project
(PTDEEP), (iv) SASEC Power Transmission and
Distribution System Strengthening Projects
(SASEC PTDSSP) and (४) Electricity Grid
Modernization Project (EGMP & EGMP-AF). PMD
has also taken a lead role in environmental and
engineering study of different transmission
lines up to 400 kV voltage level with length of
more than 1,000 km and substations associated
with it under the ADB Grant No. 0361: Project
Preparatory Facility for Energy (PPFE).

Electricity Transmission Expansion
and System Improvement Project

(ETESIP)

Tamakoshi - Kathmandu 220/400 kV
Transmission Line Project

This is one of the sub-projects undertaken and
being executed by PMD under Loan No. 2808

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- NEP: Electricity Transmission Expansion and
System Improvement Project (ETESIP). This
project will play an important role to evacuate
power from upcoming generating stations in
Khimti (Tamakoshi) and Barhabise area. The
project includes three sub-projects viz. (i) New
Khimti - Barhabise 400 kV DC Transmission
Line of length 44 km (ii) Barhabise-Lapsiphedi
400 kV DC Transmission Line of length 46 km
& Lapsiphedi-Duwakot 132 kV DC Transmission
Line of length 14 km and (iii) Barhabise GIS
substation (220/132 kV, 160 MVA (3x53.33 MVA)
& 132/11 kV 5 MVA). Due to inadequate fund
in ETESIP, one of the sub-projects -220 kV GIS
Substation Construction in Barhabise has been
financed through the Loan No. 3542 - NEP (SF):
Power Transmission and Distribution Efficiency
Enhancement Project (PTDEEP).

The contract for construction of New Khimti -
Bahrabise 400 kV Transmission Line has been
signed with M/S KEC International Limited,
India. Out of 118 nos. of towers of 400 kV TL, 74
tower foundations have been completed and
54 towers have been erected. Overall physical

progress achieved for this package is 60%.

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The contract for construction of Barhabise-
Kathmandu 400 kV and 132 kV Lapsiphedi-
Changunarayan Transmission Line has been
awarded to M/s Larsen and Toubro Limited, India.
Out of 122 towers of 400 kV voltage level, 106
numbers of foundation works and 95 numbers
of tower have been erected. Land acquisition
process for tower pad in Sindhupalchwok and
Kavrepalanchwok district are completed and
the almost 99% of respective land owners
have received the compensation. About 90%
of the Transmission line equipment have been
delivered at the site. The physical progress of
this package is 75%.

The contract for procurement of plant for
220 kV Barhabise GIS SS has been awarded to
M/S JV of Guangxi Transmission & Substation
Construction Co. and Shenzhen Clou Electronics
Co. Ltd, China. Survey and soil investigation
have been completed. Site preparation works
like cutting filling and levelling along with
constructions of boundary wall and retaining
wall and 132 kV gantry foundation have been
completed. Construction of staff quarter is
near Transformer

completion. foundation,

Firefighting pump house and_ substation
earthing works are under progress. The Physical

Progress of this package is 45%.

Transformer Foundation works under Progress at_

Bahrabise Substation

SASEC Power System Expansion
Project (SASEC PSEP)

Samundratar- Trishuli 3B 132kV Transmission
Line

The project was conceptualized to evacuate
power generated from several hydropower
projects being developed in Tadi River Basin
located in eastern part of Nuwakot District. The
double circuit transmission line which has the
capacity to evacuate 270 MW power generated
from hydropower projects was successfully
completed in F/Y 2021/22 with the connection
arrangement made to one of the 132kV line
bays of Upper Trishuli 3A HPP, which is already
connected to the national grid at Matatirtha
Substation.

The major components of the project are
Samundratar Substation with 2 Nos. of
132/33kV, 30 MVA and 2 Nos. of 33/11kV, 8 MVA
transformers and 26 km double circuit 132kV
transmission line (including 3 km of four circuits;
two circuits to be utilized by Upper Trishuli 3B
HPP). Similarly, the transformer capacity of
Chaughada Substation was upgraded to 8 MVA
in 33/11kV level with replacement of instrument
transformers and Switchgears.

Moreover, 26 km of 132 kV double circuit
transmission line and 132/33/11 kV substation
are in operation phase. Two Nos. of 11kV
outgoing feeders, one towards Satbise on the
western side of the substation and the other
towards Ghyangphedi on the eastern side of the
substation are under operation and delivering
continuous electricity to those areas. This has
drastically solved the unreliable power supply
and under voltage problems in the supply areas.

The EPC contract for the project was signed
NEA and ETERN-CCCE-FEPEC JV,
China and the contract was effective on 28

between
November, 2016. The financing agreement for

this project was concluded on 20 April, 2015
with European Investment Bank in coordination

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with Asian Development Bank to finance the
loan equivalent to USD 12 Million. The total cost
of the project including land and ROW cost was
estimated to be NRs. 1.55 Billion.

Aerial view of Samundratar 132 kV Substation

Marsyangdi Corridor 220 Transmission Line
Project

Marsyangdi Corridor 220 kV_ Transmission
Line Project once completed shall evacuate
approximately 1,600 MW of power generated
by the hydropower stations in the Marsyangdi
River basin to the Integrated Nepal Power
System (INPS). The Project planned to construct
113 km long Double Circuit 220 kV Transmission
Line from Manang SS (220/132 kV, 100 MVA
& 132/33 kV, 30 MVA) at Dharapani, Manang
to New Bharatpur SS (220/132 kV 320 MVA)
at Aanpatari, Chitwan via Khudi SS (220/132
kV, 160 MVA & 132/33 kV, 50 MVA) at Khudi,
Lamjung, Udipur SS (220/132 kV, 160 MVA &
132/33 kV, 50 MVA) at Udipur, Lamjung and
Markichowk substation. The Project is financed
by EIB for loan of 90 MUSD.

The complete scope of the project has been
divided into 3 contract packages. The first
package consists of the construction of about 67
km of 220 kV, a double circuit transmission line
with twin ACCC Drake conductors from Udipur
to Bharatpur. The second package consists of
the construction of 220/132 kV substations
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consists of the construction of about is 46 km
of 220 kV, double circuit transmission line with
twin conductors (ACCC Drake and ACSR Moose)
from Dharapani, Manang to Udipur, Lamjung.

Stringing of Udipur - Markichowk Section

The contract of first package was awarded
to M/S Pinggao Group Co. Ltd, China and the
construction work is in progress. As of now,
54 tower foundations have been completed
and 18 towers have been erected. The project
has started to distribute RoW compensation
in Lamjung District and the land acquisition
process for tower pad in Tanahun, Gorkha and
Chitwan is nearly completed.

The contract of second package for Udipur
and Bharatpur 220/132/33 kV substations was
awarded to M/S Larsen and Toubro Limited,
India. About 85% of works associated with
supply and delivery have been completed, nearly
about 85% of the civil work and 20% of erection
work have been completed. The Bharatpur Sub-
station and Udipur Sub-station are expected to
be commissioned by September & December
2022 respectively.

Under Construction Udipur Sub-station

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The contract of third package for the
construction of the transmission line from
Dharapani to Udipur has been awarded to the
M/s TBEA Co., Ltd, China. About 30% of the work
associated with the supply portion about 10%

of civil work has been completed.

The project is expected to be completed by
end of FY 2022/23. The overall progress of the
Project is about 46%.

Marsyangdi - Kathmandu 220 kV
Transmission Line Project

This project was conceptualized to transfer
power from Marsyangdi Corridor to Kathmandu
valley, which ultimately reinforces INPS and
improve reliability of transmission system. The
scope of this project includes the construction
of 82 km double circuit 220kV transmission line
from Markhichowk, Tanahun to Matatirtha,
Kathmandu with twin MOOSE ACSR conductor
and the construction of 220/132 Substations of
capacity 320 MVA at Markhichowk and 320 MVA
(2*160 MVA) at Matatirtha. The substation at
Matatirtha is air insulated (AIS) type while the
substation at Markhichowk is of GIS type.

The contract agreement for the substations
was signed on 30 December, 2020 with China
Machinery Engineering Corporation, China,
after the termination of contract with Shenzhen

Farad Electric Co.

Matatirtha substation, Switchyard

The contract agreement for the transmission
line was signed in June 2016 with TATA Projects
Ltd. India. The line with length of 82 km D/C
including 233 towers has been commissioned
and operated from 21 June 2022.

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Marsyangdi Kathmandu 220 kV Line

Kaligandaki Corridor 220 kV Transmission
Line Project

The first package under the 220 Kv D/C
transmission line from Dana to Kusma of the
project namely the construction of 220/132 kV,
100 MVA & 132/33 kV, 25 MVA Substation at Dana
(Myagdi) and 220/132 kV, 100 MVA Substation at
Kushma (Parbat) were successfully completed
on 4 February 2021.

The contract for second package, which includes
design, supply and construction of 88 km, 220
kV D/C transmission line from Kushma to New
Butwal, was awarded to M/S Larsen & Toubro
Limited, India. Foundation of 217 Nos. out of
231 Nos. of towers has been completed. This
transmission line is planned to be commissioned
by December 2022.

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New Butwal - Bardaghat 220 kV
Transmission line and Substation Project

The major objective of this project is to construct
21 km of 220 kV transmission line from New-
Butwal to Bardaghat and 220/132 kV, 100 MVA
substation in New Butwal, Nawalparasi.

The contract for construction of 220/132 kV,
100 MVA New Butwal Substation in Sunwal-13,
Nawalparasi (West) had been awarded to M/S
Tata projects Limited, India. The supply, delivery,
construction, testing & commissioning of the
substation have been completed in November
2021. It is in operation by LILO of existing Butwal-
Bardaghat 132 KV DC Line as an input.

New Butwal Substation

The contract of design, supply, installation and
commissioning of 21 km of 220 kV transmission
line from New Butwal to Bardaghat has been
signed with M/S POWERCHINA SEPCO1 Electric
Power Construction Co. Ltd. The construction
of four numbers tower foundations has been
completed. The approval for the use of forest
land and tree cutting isin process at the Ministry
of Forest & Environment. The transmission line
is expected to be completed by June 2023.

Grid Substation Reinforcement and Capacity
Expansion Project

The objective of this project was to reinforce
& upgrade eight numbers of existing grid

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substationsofNEA,whichincludedreinforcement
and upgradation of 132 kV Gandak Substation,
Butwal Substation,

Substation, Bharatpur

Kawasoti Substation, Damauli Substation,
Banepa Substation, Dhalkebar Substation and
Lahan Substation. Protection upgradation and
addition of Substation Automation System at
Gandak Substation has already been completed

successfully.

additional
upgradation of both circuits of Dhalkebar -
Mujeliya 33 kV Double Circuit Line of length 23
km has been successfully completed by replacing

As an scope to this project,

the existing 0.10 Sq. inch ACSR conductor with
ACCC "Silvassa" Conductor. Further, addition of
33 kV 2x10 MVar capacitor banks at Mujeliya
substations has been completed.

Distribution System Augmentation and
Expansion Project

This project was initiated to augment and
expand the distribution system all over Nepal
to improve reliability of distribution system,
enhance quality of electricity supply and to
reduce distribution system losses. The project is
being executed in following 3 lots of contracts:

Lot 1: This lot of contract intends to expand
distribution network in the eastern region of
Nepal. The scope of this contract consists of
construction of 13 numbers of 33/11 kV new
substations, 167 km of 33 kV line, 197 km of 11 kV
line, 165 km of 400/230 V line and installation
of 150 numbers of 11/0.4 kV distribution
transformers. The contract was awarded to M/S
A2Z Infra Engineering Limited, India on 15 June,
2016. Out of total 13 numbers of substations, 6
substations have been commissioned & charged
and has contributed to 48 MVA of additional
capacity to the system. Similarly, a total of
131.35 km of 33 kV line, 74 km of 11 kV line and 34
km of 400/230 V line have been completed and
29 number of distribution transformers have
been installed. The works have been delayed in
some places due to the obstruction by locals in

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constructing the 33 kV sub-transmission line at
various places demanding compensation and
rerouting the line. The contract is expected to
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Katari Substation, Morang

Lot 2: This lot of contract intends to expand
distribution network in the western region of
Nepal. The scope of this contract consists of
construction of 12 numbers of 33/11 kV new
substations, 181 km of 33 kV line, 147 km of 11 kV
line, 140 km of 400/230 V line and installation
of 182 numbers of 11/0.4 kV _ distribution
transformers. The contract was awarded to M/S
A2Z Infra Engineering Limited, India on 15 July,
2016. Out of total 12 numbers of substations, 9
substations have been commissioned & charged
and has contributed to 55 MVA of additional
capacity to the system. Similarly, a total of
156.87 km of 33 kV line, 85 km of 11 kV line, 25
km of 400/230 V line has been completed and
25 number of distribution transformers have
been installed. The works have been delayed in
some places due to the obstruction by locals in
constructing the 33kV sub-transmission line at
various places demanding compensation and
rerouting the line. The contract is expected to
be completed in December 2022.

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Inauguration of Maharajgunj S/S Kapilbastu_

Lot 3: This lot intends to improve distribution
network all over the country. The scope of this
contract consists of upgradation of 11 numbers
of 33/11kV existing substations and construction
of 87 km of 33 kV line, 342 km of 11 kV line, 365
km of 400/230 V line and installation of 262
numbers of 11/0.4 kV distribution transformers.
The contract was awarded to M/S East India
Udhyog Limited, India on 22 February, 2016.
This contract has been completed and is under
successful operation.

Rural Electrification and Distribution
Network Improvement of Tanahu District
This project intends to electrify and improve the
networks of the nearby villages, which will be
affected by the Tanahu Hydropower Project. It
is financed by ADB through Loan No.2990/2991-
NEP (SF): Tanahu Hydropower Project.

The scope of this project consists of construction
of two 33/11 kV, 6/8 MVA SS at Saranghat and
Ghiring, 40 km of 33 kV sub-transmission line,
222 km of 11kV line, 345 km of 400/230 V line and
installation of seventy (70) nos. of distribution
transformers (11/0.4 kV). The contract was
awarded to M/s JV of East India Udyog and Waiba
Infratech on 29 November 2018. Till date, supply
of equipment has been completed along with
the installation and erection of the switchyard
equipment. The civil works of the substations
have almost been completed. 23.5 km of 33 kV

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line, 155 km of 11kV line and 320 km of 400V line
have been constructed. The project is expected
to complete by December 2022.

Saranghat Substation, Tanahu

Utility Scale Grid Tied Solar Project

The aim of this project is to promote grid tied
Solar PV Projects in Nepal through Viability
Gap Funding (VGF). GoN has received a grant of
USD 20 Million from Strategic Climate Change
Fund under ADB administration of SASEC Power
System Expansion Project.

In the first phase, five (5) solar power developers
have been selected through competitive bidding
process and the contract have been signed
with them to procure solar energy generated
by installed utility scale grid tied solar power
plant with total capacity of 24 MW. These solar
power plants will be connected at different five
(5) substations of NEA (8 MW at Chanauta SS, 5
MW at Gandak SS, 2 MW at Kawasoti SS, 4 MW at
Lekhnath SS and 5 MW at Buluchowk SS). Power
Purchase Agreement (PPA) has been signed
with four developers and 15 under process for
one developer.

Power Transmission and Distribution
Efficiency Enhancement Project
(PTDEEP)

The purpose of this project is to strengthen
distribution system capacity of Kathmandu
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system to provide safe and reliable electricity
supply in the Kathmandu valley. The project
value is of 189 MUSD and is jointly funded by
ADB and GON. Out of the total project cost,
ADB has funded USD 150 Million as a loan and
the balance is being financed by GON and NEA.
Additional 2.0 MUSD has been funded as a grant
from Government of Japan from Japanese Fund
for Poverty Reduction, which is being utilized
(i) to strengthen the capacity of energy sector
in mainstreaming Gender Equality and Social
Inclusion in energy programs and projects, (ii)
productive use of clean energy technologies
and services by poor and vulnerable households
and (iii) capacity development of NEA staff for
new technology of energy.

Different sub-projects and their status under
PTDEEP are as below:

Lapsiphedi and Changunarayan Substation
Construction Project

The objective of this project is to construct
220/132 kV, 160 MVA & 132/11 kV, 22.5 MVA
capacity GIS substation at Lapsiphedi and 132/11
kV, 45 MVA Substation at Changunarayan. Also,
the additional scopes of upgradation of existing
66/11kV Teku Substation to 132/66/11kV voltage
level and construction of new double circuit
132kV line bays at Existing Suichatar 132kV
substation for charging existing Suichatar-Teku
66kV Transmission Line on 132kV have been
included in its new scope.

These substations will play major role to
evacuate the power generated by IPPs and
Upper Tamakoshi Hydroelectric Plant through
400/220 kV
Line. The addition of these substations will also

Khimti-Barhabise—Kathmandu

help to reinforce the transmission network of
Kathmandu valley and increase the reliability
of transmission network supplying power
to different parts of the Kathmandu valley.
Further, addition of these substations will assist
to improve power quality in different parts of

the valley.

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The contract has been awarded to M/s Larsen
and Toubro Limited, India on November 2020

and expected to be completed by July 2023.

Construction of foundation at Teku

Kathmandu Valley Transmission Capacity
Reinforcement Project

The major objective of the project is to augment
Grid Substation capacity by constructing three
new 132/11 kV GIS Substations, 2x45 MVA each
at Chobhar, Phutung and Thimi. The addition
of these substations inside Kathmandu Valley
will not only increase the reliability of the
distribution network but will also help to serve
the quality electricity supply to the consumers.
These new substations are very much needed
to cope the growing demand in the outskirt
of the valley and to reduce burden on existing

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substation.

The contract was awarded to M/s Pinggao
Group Co. Ltd, China. Manufacturing of major
equipment such as Power Transformer and
GIS has already been completed and design/
drawings of most of other electrical equipment
also have been concluded. Also design/ drawings
related to civil works such as superstructure/
substructure design/ drawing have already
been approved. Due to the geological and social
problems, civil work at the site was delayed and
the contract completion period was extended to
31 March 2023. Civil works are ongoing for both
Phutung and Thimi Substation. Construction
plot of Chovar is in the verge of handover from
GON to NEA.

Enhancement of Distribution Network in the
Central and Northern Region of Kathmandu
Valley

This project intends the enhancement of
distribution system and/or rehabilitation of
the distribution system (11kV and 0.4kV) with
the provision of automation for the areas
under Maharajgunj Distribution Center in the
Northern region of the Kathmandu Valley.

The scope of the project includes design, supply,
installation and commissioning of underground
distribution network using trenchless boring
methodology under Maharajgunj Distribution

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The contract agreement was signed on 15
March, 2019 with KEI Industries Limited, India.
As of now, 484 km of Pipe laying (70%), 159
km of HT cable, 281 km of LT cable (65%) and
2150 numbers (68%) of different foundation
for panels/ RMU have been completed. If the
permission from the Road Department for road
cutting on several road sections and ring road is
provided in time, this project is expected to be
completed by January 2023.

Enhancement of Distribution Network in the
Eastern and Southern region of Kathmandu
Valley

The project intends the enhancement of
distribution system and/ or rehabilitation of
distribution system (11kV and O.4kV) with the
provision of automation for the areas under
Ratnapark Distribution Center. The scope of the
project includes design, supply, installation and
commissioning of underground distribution
network using trenchless boring methodology
under Ratnapark Distribution Center including
reinforcement and automation. The major work
includes the construction of underground 11kV
line with 217 Km XLPE cable & underground 400
volt line with 388 Km XLPE cable, underground
optical fiber laying: 108 Km, construction and
upgrading of 11 kV overhead line by AB Cables.

The contract agreement was signed on the 15
March, 2019 with KEI Industries Limited, India.
Till date, 105 Km (48.43%) HT cable laying, 182
(46.93%) Km LT cable lying has been completed
in Chabahil, Paniphokari, Lazimpat, Koteshwor,
Dhobikhola
Corridor area. Cable, Pipe laying and foundation

Nayabazar, Thamel, Garidhara,
for panels/ RMU is in progress. Due to effect of
Covid-19 pandemic, the project is expected to be

completed by January 2023.

Kathmandu Valley Smart Metering Project

As a first smart metering project of NEA to
cover all classes of consumers to equip with
smart meter, this project is a major milestone
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business eventually improving the financial
health of NEA with reduction of distribution
losses and increment of overall efficiency of
distribution system operation. NEA intends
to introduce smart energy meters and deploy
Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) System
with its auxiliary system all across Kathmandu
valley (Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur)
within a radius of 220 sq. miles. Through AMI
implementation, NEA aims to mirror benefits to
the customers as well as NEA itself that can be
seen in a number of countries.

Kathmandu Valley Substation Automation
Project

NEA has strongly felt the need of a smarter
and more reliable grid system that will lead the
existing system not only towards digitization and
modernization but also towards the centralized
supervision based process for monitoring and
control of power system parameters essential
to maintain the health of integrated system
providing uninterrupted and quality power
to the end-users. Further, after completion of
this project, it is expected to be a reduction of
ongoing operational cost, improvement of grid
reliability, lengthening the life of equipment, and
improvement of organizational effectiveness.
Under this project, all thirteen (13) grid SS within
Kathmandu Grid Division will be fully automated
and be operated remotely from Control Centre
located at Baneshwor Substation. The contract
of this ongoing project has been awarded to M/S
GE T&D India Limited on 5 January 2020 and is
expected to be completed by October 2022.

Amlekhgunj 132kV Substation Construction
Project

In order to meet the growing load demand of
Simara area, NEA has decided to construct
132/66 kV GIS substation at Amlekhgunj.

The scope of the project includes the
construction of 132/66 kV 2*100 MVA GIS
substation and 66/11 kV 2*10 MVA substation at
Amlekhgunj with LILO arrangement of existing

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132 kV Hetauda - Pathlaiya double circuit line
and existing 66 kV Hetauda - Amlekhgunj -
Simara double circuit line. The project is under
bidding process.

SASEC Power Transmission and
Distribution System Strengthening
Project (PTDSSP)

The project is focused on _ reinforcement
and modernization of power supply system,
improvement energy access with the adoption
of new technologies. This project also has
initiated strengthening of distribution systems
outside Kathmandu Valley in a systematic and
phase-wise manner starting from Pokhara
and Bharatpur. The sub projects under this

project are:

Kathmandu Valley Transmission Capacity
Reinforcement Project (Phase 1)

to the
Capacity

The project is the continuation

Kathmandu Valley Transmission
Reinforcement Project and serves the same
objective, to augment grid substation capacity
of Kathmandu Valley. The primary focus of this
project is to reduce burden in existing Bhaktapur-
Baneshwor-Patan 66 kV transmission line. The
scope includes construction of 132 kV Double
circuit underground cable transmission line
approximately 12 km from existing Bhaktapur
Substation to newly proposed GIS Substation at
Balkumari with 2x45 MVA, 132/11 and 2x63 MVA,
132/66 kV Transformer. This 132 kV transmission
line will also be constructed as LILO through
Thimi Substation. The scope also includes
LILO of existing Bhaktapur-Baneshwor-Patan
66 kV transmission line at Balkumari. Bid has
of 132 kV
underground transmission line from existing

been invited for construction
Bhaktapur substation to GIS at Thimi Substation.
NEA is conducting IEE study for the remaining
of the underground
Thimi Substation

Balkumari Substation.

part transmission

line from to proposed

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Upgrading of Khimti-1, Barhabise and
Lapsiphedi SS to 400 kv

The major objective of this project is to upgrade
the capacity of New Khimti, Barhabise and
Substations at 400kV voltage
level. Completion of this substation project is

Lapsiphedi

essential to operate the New Khimti - Barhabise
- Lapsiphedi 400kV transmission line at its rated
voltage level in close coordination with the
transmission line project.

The scope of this project is to construct (i) New
Khimti 400/220 kV substation including 2 nos.
of 400kvV line bays to terminate double circuit
Quad Moose ACSR transmission line along with
construction of two numbers of ICT bays for
connecting two single phase Auto-transformers'
bank of 315 MVA each with 3*105 MVA plus 1*105
MVA spare unit with total capacity of 630 MVA
(ii) Barhabise 400/220 kV substation including
4 numbers of 400kV line bays to terminate
double circuit Quad Moose ACSR transmission
line, construction of two numbers of ICT
bays for connecting two single phase Auto-
transformers bank of 3*53.33 MVA plus 1*53.33
MVA spare unit with total capacity of 320 MVA
and construction of 1 bay for connecting 1 nos.
of 420 kV, 50 MVAR, 3-phase Shunt Reactor
along with supply and installation of the reactor
and (iii) Lapsiphedi 400/220 kV substation
including 2 numbers of 400kV line bays to
terminate 400 kV double circuit Quad Moose
ACSR transmission line along with construction
of one number of ICT bay for connecting asingle
phase auto-transformers bank of 315 MVA with
3*105 MVA plus 1105 MVA spare unit with total
capacity of 315 MVA.

M/s Grid Solutions SAS, France is the Contractor
for this project. The Contract signed on October
02, 2020 has been effective since December 11,
2020. The project is planned to be completed in
900 days since the date of contract effectiveness.
At New Khimti, works associated with land
development and retaining wall is about 40%,
whereas the engineering design is about 60%

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complete. Foundation works of Pre-Engineering
Building is about 90% complete.

Work in Pprogress at New Khimti

Land development work at Barhabise is
completed about 15%.

Work in Progress at Barhabise

At Lapsiphedi, all the works associated with
this site is on hold due to land related issue. It is
planned to initiate the preliminary survey along
with engineering works immediately after the
site opening upon resolution of the social issue.

Kathmandu Valley West Distribution System
Enhancement Project

This project is a sub-project under Power
Transmission and _ Distribution System
Strengthening Project (PTDSSP) which is funded
by ADB under the Loan No. 3943-NEP (COL). The
project intends towards the enhancement of
distribution system and/or rehabilitation of the
distribution system (11kV and 0.4kV) with the
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Kirtipur, Kuleshwor, Baneshwor, Balaju and
Jorpati Distribution Center. The scope of the
project includes design, supply, installation and
commissioning of underground distribution
network using trenchless boring methodology
under Kirtipur, Kuleshwor, Baneshwor, Balaju
Distribution
reinforcement and automation.

and _ Jorpati Center including

The project also covers the service wire
connection work in Maharajgunj and Ratnapark

Distribution Center.

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RMU Installation at Rarahill Chowk, Kirtipur

The contract was signed with M/s Larsen
& Toubro Limited, India on 24 June, 2020.
The contract effective date started from 20
December, 2020 and the time for completion
of the project is 19 December, 2023. Survey
and equipment GTP, drawing and type test
approval work have been completed. The
34 Nos. of HT feeders and 294 Distribution
network (LT) design have been approved and
remaining are under process for approval. The
construction work started from Rarahill chowk,
Kirtipur Muncipality under Kirtipur Distribution
Centre and work is under progress in Kirtipur
Muncipality and Chandragiri Municipality. 30
Nos. of RMU, 88 Nos. of feeder pillars and 248
Nos. Service Pillars has been installed. HDPE pipe
laying of 61.571 km and cable laying of 17.651 km
have been completed.

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Lalitpur and Bhaktapur Urban Distribution
Network Reinforcement

The project scope includes Design, Supply,
Installation and Commissioning of Underground
Distribution

Pulchowk, Bhaktapur and Thimi Distribution

Network under —Lagankhel,
Center including reinforcement and automation.
The contract agreement of the project was
concluded with TATA Projects Limited, India on
June 4, 2021 and the contract has been effective
from Sep 9, 2021, with the project completion

period of three years.

The project aims for enhancement of
distribution

of existing distribution

system and/or rehabilitation

system with the
provision of automation for the areas under
Lagankhel, Pulchowk, Bhaktapur and Thimi
Distribution Center. The major work includes
the construction of underground 11 kV line: 120
circuit km and underground 400 Volt line: 100
circuit km, underground optical fiber laying:
120 km, construction and upgrading of 11 kV
overhead line by AB Cable: 100 circuit km & 400
Volt overhead line by AB Cable: 120 km and RMU
installation: 200 nos.

GPR Survey

Survey of existing network and consumer
indexing has already been completed. Soil

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investigation, source approval and testing of
civil materials were completed. Foundation
design for LT feeder pillars has been approved.
HT and LT network design (working drawing)
is completed for Thimi area and _ rapidly
progressing for Bhaktapur and Lalitpur area.
Network reconfiguration of existing network is
carried out for minimizing route length, and the
loss. Design is carried out duly considering near
future projects in the scope area to minimize
duplication of work and making integrated plan
to cope future demand.

Proposal has been submitted for authority

approval to start excavation works to
Madhyapur Thimi Municipality, Division Road
Office- Bhaktapur, Kathmandu Valley Road
Expansion Project, Survabinayak-Dhulikhel-
Sindhuli-Bardisbas Road Project. Erection works
shall be started once approval is granted by

concerned authorities.

Distribution System Reinforcement and
Modernization of Bharatpur and Pokhara

The project scope includes Design, Supply,
Installation and Commissioning of Underground
Distribution
Bharatpur

Network under Pokhara and
Distribution

reinforcement and automation. The contract

Center including
agreement of the project was signed with TATA
Projects Limited, India on 10 October, 2021 and
has been effective from 20 January, 2022. The
project completion period is two years from the
contract effective date.

This project aims to the enhancement of
distribution system and/or rehabilitation of
existing distribution system (33kV, 11kV and
0.4kV) with the provision of automation for the
areas under Pokhara and Bharatpur Distribution
Center. The scope of the project includes
design, supply, installation and commissioning
of underground distribution network using
trenchless boring

methodology including

reinforcement and automation.

The work under this project is divided into

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two sections of Pokhara and Bharatpur. Work
under Pokhara section includes underground
11 kV line: 48 circuit km & underground 400
Volt line: 33 circuit km, underground optical
fiber laying: 55 km, construction and upgrading
of 11 kV overhead line by AAA cable: 10 circuit
km & 400 Volt overhead line by AB cable: 20
km and RMU installation: 65 Nos. Work under
Bharatpur Section includes underground 33
kV line: 9 circuit km, underground 11 kV line:
75 circuit km & underground 400 Volt line: 70
circuit km, underground optical fiber laying:
28 km, construction and upgrading of 11 kV
overhead line by AAA cable: 10 circuit km & 400
Volt overhead line by AB cable: 20 km and RMU
installation: 85 nos.

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Soil Investigation Work Using Rotary Drilling

Machine

Some of the preliminary site works including
survey, geo-technical investigation & HT route
approval have been completed for both Pokhara
& Bharatpur. Detailed engineering design
is under progress after route approval with

network reconfigurations.

Rural Electrification and Distribution
Network Reinforcements in Province 2

In order to achieve the goal of sustainable
energy access and grid access to all, Government
of Nepal and Nepal Electricity Authority have
emphasized on improving the quality of

electricity supply through construction of more

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distribution system infrastructures including
the reinforcement of existing distribution
networks.

The scope of works under this project include
construction of ten (10) Nos. of new 33/11 kV
substations, 33 kV lines, 11 kV lines and low
voltage distribution lines and reinforcement
and rehabilitation of existing distribution
networks. The project area includes 8 districts
of Province 2 viz. Siraha, Saptari, Dhanusa,
Mahottari, Sarlahi, Rautahat, Bara and Parsa.
The project has been divided into five lots viz.
Lot 1, Lot 2, Lot 3, Lot 4 & Lot 5. The contract
for this project has been awarded to M/s Tata

Projects Limited on 17 March, 2021.

Lot 1: The scope of works consists of
construction of six (6) completely new 33/11
kV substations and 97 circuit km of 33 kV line
at Saptari, Siraha and Dhanusha_ districts,
connect these new substations
and old substation from the existing and/or

which will

new network. Detailed survey of 33 kV line is
completed and the construction of substation
control building and staff quarter has been
started in 2 substations.

Lot 2: The scope of works consists of
construction of four (4) completely new
33/11 kV substations and 226 km of 33 kV
line at Mahottari, Sarlahi, Rautahat, Bara
and Parsa districts, which will connect these
new substations and old substation from the
existing and/or new network. Detailed survey
of 33 kV line is completed and the construction
of substation control building, staff quarter has
been started at 2 substations.

Lot 3: The scope of work consists of construction
of 250 circuit km of 11kV, 320 circuit km of
400/230V line and installation of 170 Nos.
distribution
Siraha districts. All the survey works has been

transformers at Saptari and

completed and the erection work Is in line.

Lot 4: The scope of work consists of
construction of 360 circuit km of 11kV, 350

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circuit km of 400/230V line and installation
of 175 Nos. of distribution transformers at
Dhanusha, Mahottari and Sarlahi districts. All
the survey works have been completed and the
erection work is in line.

Pole Erection Works at Rautahat

Lot 5: The scope of work consists of
construction of 340 km of 11kV, 330 km of
400/230V line and installation of 175 Nos. of
distribution transformers at Rautahat, Bara and
Parsa districts. All the survey works have been
completed and the erection work has started.
The contract for this project has been awarded
to M/S Tata Projects Limited on 17 March,
2021. As of present, land acquisition for all ten
(10) substations has been completed. Detailed
survey, investigation and preparation of pre-
construction survey report are ongoing.

Pathlaiya-Parwanipur 132 kV DC Line
Upgradation and Construction of 132

kV Parwanipur-Pokhariya TL and 132 kV
Substation at Pokhariya

This project basically consists construction
of Parwanipur-Pokhariya Four Circuit 132 kV,
approximately 21 km transmission line along
with the 132/33/11_ kV
Pokhariya (Parsa district) and bay extension

new substation at

work in existing substation at Parwanipur
(Bara District) to meet the current demand
of industrial growth in the area. The T/L is so
planned that any transmission Line User, who
needs a direct connection from 132 kV system,
may get the connection from that location as

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and when required.

Till now, the survey of the line has already been
accomplished by Engineering Directorate-NEA.
Likewise, the IEE report has been approved
by GoN. Land acquisition work for proposed
Pokhariya Substation has been completed.
Bid for construction of 132 kV Substations
at Pokahariya and the bay extension work at
Parwanipur is under preparation. The design
of special four circuit tower is being carried
out by an individual international expert,
which is expected to be completed within a
couple of week. The bidding process for 132 kV
Parwanipur-Pokhariya transmission line and
Piluwa-Parwanipur 132 kV DC conductor up-
gradation work shall be initiated soon after that.

400 kV
approximately 65 km Transmission Line along

Likewise, Nijgadh -  Pokhariya
with the concomitant substations in Nijgadh
and Pokhariya has also been planned to meet the
future electricity demand of industrial sector in
Birgunj area. Till now, the detailed survey work
has been completed by Engineering Directorate
of NEA, while Cadastral survey is underway on.
IEE is under way by NEA-ESSD. Land acquisition
works for the Proposed Nijgadh substation
and transmission tower pads have also been
initiated.

Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
Development Project
This project supports government' vision

of sustainable environmentally _ friendly

transportation system 11 Nepal, which

ultimately increases the consumption of
electricity and reduces the import of fossil fuels.
The project aims on installation of 51 (Fifty-One)
numbers of 142 kW EV fast charging stations
each compatible to charge EV battery (Lithium-
ion integrated technology) with voltage range
200 V to 750 V, including the infrastructure
to supply power followed by operation and
a comprehensive onsite maintenance of the

entire system for 5 (Five) years from the date of

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handing over in the major cities and highways of
Nepal. The charging station will be compatible
with combination of charging protocols, such
as CCS 2.0, CHAdeMO, GB/T and AC Type 2 with
CAN/PLC Communication
Vehicle Service Equipment (EVSE) and Electric
Vehicle (EV). The civil structure and HT line

extension work is about to complete. GB/T

between Electric

Charger and Transformer have already reached
in Nepal and the installation is in progress. The
project is expected to complete by September
2022.

Electricity Grid Modernization
Project (EGMP)

The EGMP finances high priority electricity grid
modernization investment both in transmission
and distribution system all over Nepal in order
to achieve reliable and efficient electricity for all
and to develop NEA as modern and sustainable
corporate entity that provides reliable services
to its customers. Subprojects under this project
are as follows:

Distribution System Control and Data Centre
Project (DSCDCP)

Distribution System Control and Data Center
Project (DSCDCP),acomponentof Electricity Grid
Modernization Project (EGMP), will have SCADA
(Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
System) / DMS (Distribution Management
System) / OMS (Outage Management System)
for underground electricity distribution system
within Kathmandu Valley and an International
standard Tier Ill Data Center for NEA. Syuchataar
Substation premise (under Kathmandu Grid
Division) is the site location for DSCDC. The
contract agreement for the project was signed
between NEA and M/S Yantai Donfang Wisdom
Electric Co. Ltd, China on July 2021. Project scope
of work covers 30 substations and switching
stations within Kathmandu valley. But currently
24 substations and switching stations are in
plan and remaining 6 substations shall be
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configured, monitored and controlled remotely
through SCADA/DMS/OMS system. The RTUs,
RMUs, and SCADA system will be connected in
a distribution ring network using 8 core optical
fiber connections thus ensuring an error free
network for communication. Outage can also
be supervised/managed/maintained remotely
from the control center.

DCC prefabricated Containers

Smart Metering Project (Phase II)

With an aim to modernize distribution system
valley, EGMP_ is
introducing Smart Metering Phase II project,

throughout Kathmandu
supplementing Smart Metering Phase। project
being implemented under PTDEEP. Through
this project, NEA intends to replace 4,10,000
electromechanical meters of the consumers
of remaining nine distribution centers (Thimi,
Pulchowk, Bhaktapur, Kirtipur, Kuleshwor,
Lagankhel, Baneswor, Jorpati and Balaju) inside
Kathmandu valley by smart meters and integrate
them into Advanced Metering Infrastructure
(AMI) system of NEA. After this project, all the
consumers inside Kathmandu Valley will be
integrated to Advanced Metering Infrastructure
(AMI). With this system at place, it will help the
distribution centers inside Kathmandu to gain
the required information to plan and improve
energy efficiency and bring other operational

benefits that will help to manage costs more

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effectively and improve customer service. This
project is awaiting frequency license from Nepal
Government.

Grid Substation Automation Project (Phase II)
In order to digitalize the power grid substations,
NEA has implemented Grid Automation Project
Phase 2, which is basically focused at installing
infrastructures for digital control and monitor
of grid substations outside Kathmandu valley.
The project commenced from 2021-22 and is
expected to be complete by 2025-26.

The scope of the project includes construction
of 6 Master Control Centers (MCCs) at six grid
division offices viz. Duhabi, Dhalkebar, Hetauda,
Butwal, Pokhara and Attariya, installation of
Substation Automation System (SAS) in 39 old
grid substations and integrating altogether of
54 grid substations to LDC at Siuchatar, backup
LDC at Hetauda and respective MCCs, that will
help in remote control and monitoring of grid
substations.

The project shall install state-of-art modern
technology at all those substations and
MCCs including digital surveillance at major
equipment of all the grid substations, motorized
isolators, separate fault detector systems, hot-

line communication and SCADAs.

It is expected that the project will serve to speed
up the control and monitoring tasks, assist in
easy preventive maintenance, provide remote
control of relays and bays and assist in data
collection of power system variables for future
analysis. The project is in the bidding stage.

Dandakhet-Rahughat 132 kV Transmission
Line and Substation Project

In order to evacuate power from hydropower
plants in Myadgi River Basin, Rahuganga River
Basin and Kaligandaki River Basin of Myadgi
district, Dadakhet Rahughat 132kV transmission
line project is being constructed. The project is
located at Myadgi district of Gandaki Province.

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The scope of this project includes following Four
components:

¢ 132 kV double circuit transmission line from
Dadakhet to Rahughat-25 km;

न" Loop-In-Loop -Out of 220 kV Dana-Kusma
Double Circuit Transmission
Rahughat S/S-Approx 0.5 km;

न" 132/33 kV, 30 MVA substation at Dadakhet,
ward no.7 of Malika Village Municipality,

1116 at

Myagdi District; and

¢ 220/132/33 kV, 200MVA GIS Substation
at Ambang, Rakhu Piple, ward no. 3 of
Rahuganga Village Municipality, Myagdi
district.

Along with completion of land acquisition
of about 57 Ropani at Dadakhet and about
92 Ropani at Rakhu piple, the project has
successfully completed the construction of staff
quarter, guard house and boundary wall work
at Dadakhet substation. The land development
work with boundary wall construction has also
been completed at Rahughat substation.

Dandakhet Sub-station

The contract for the above-mentioned scope of
works has been signed with Larsen and Toubro
Limited, India on 31 December 2021 and the
contract has been effective from 28 February
2022 with the completion time of 900 days.

As on date the route survey for the line

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has been completed and check survey is in
progress. Transmission line tower design has
been completed by the Contractor. Land parcel
data preparation for transmission line tower
foundation is in progress.

Soil investigation works at both the substation

and geological investigation at Rahughat
substation has been completed. Design Layout
of both the substations has been completed and
site grading works with construction of retaining
walls at both the substations is in progress.
The construction of guard house at Rahughat
substation is in progress. Design drawing review
and approval of various equipment is under

progress.

Ghorahi - Madichaur 132 kV Transmission
Line and Substation Project

The main objective of this project is to reinforce
power supply system and power evacuation
from different IPP's at Madi Khola and Lungri
Khola of Rolpa district and its tributaries. This
project shall evacuate approximately 200 MW
of power generated to the INPS.

The project comprises of construction of
approximately 40 km long 132 kV double circuit
ACSR Cardinal from
Ghorahi substation, Dang to proposed Khungri
substation, Rolpa and 132/33 kV, 30 MVA AIS
substation hub at Khungri of Rolpa along with

transmission line with

132 kV bay extension at Ghorahi Substation.

The land acquisition for the Khungri substation
at Khungri, Rolpa is completed. Civil works of
constructing boundary wall, store building along
with others protection works at substation land
have been completed. The detail survey of the
transmission line route and Initial Environment
Examination (IEE) of the project is completed.

Borang - Lapang 132 kV, Lapang - Ratmate
220 kV Transmission Line and Substation
Project

The objective of this project is to evacuate the
power generated by the IPP's of Aankhu Khola

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corridor & Budhigandaki corridor to INPS. The
project is located in Dhading and Nuwakot
districts. The cost of this project is estimated
to be 39 MUSD. The project funded by GoN and
ADB is expected to be completed in March 2025.

The scope of the project includes construction
of 24 km 220 kV double circuit transmission line
with Twin MOOSE conductor from proposed
Lapang Biharthok substation to proposed
Ratmate substation and construction of 24 km
132 kV double circuit transmission line with BEAR
conductor from proposed Borang substation to
proposed Lapang Biharthok substation along
with the construction of Borang 132/33/11
kV AIS substation and Lapang  Biharthok
220/132/33/11 kV GIS substation. As of July
2022, detailed survey, feasibility study and IEE
have been completed. The land acquisition has
been completed for both Borang and Lapang
Biharthok substations. Tender has been floated
for construction of all the transmission line and
substation works in a single package. Technical
and financial evaluation have been completed
and the contract agreement with the successful
bidder shall be signed soon.

Construction of 132 kV Pangtang Substation

The purpose of this project is to evacuate
power from different IPPs of Balefi Corridor
in Sindhupalchowk. This project will include
construction of a 132/33 kV, 30 MVA & 33/11 kV,
8 MVA substation at Pangtan and necessary bay
extension works at Barhabise substation. Till
date, land acquisition for the Pangtan (Balef)
substation has been accomplished. Construction
of approach road, compound wall fencing and
protection works have been completed at
substation site. Contract agreement for the
construction of substation was concluded with
M/S CQNEC-NHE JV, Nepal on 22 July, 2022 with
the project completion period of two year.

Construction of 132 kV Keraun Substation

The objective of this project is to strengthen

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the power supply system and improve power
transfer capacity to meet increasing demand
in the north-east part of Morang District. The
estimated cost of the project is US 8.3 MUSD
and funded by GoN and ADB. The project was
initiated in FY 2018/019 and is expected to be
completed by the end of 2023.

Scope of the project includes construction of
Keraun Substation with power transformer
capacity 2X63MVA_ 132/33kV and 22.5MVA
132/11kvV. It also constructs 15 km Keraun-Rangeli
& 25 km Keraun-Biratchowk double circuit 33 kV
Sub transmission line to supply power to that
substation. Keraun 132/33kV Substation shall
be fed by Duhabi-Padajungi 132kV transmission
line by LILO at Keraun.

As of July 2022, the construction of boundary
wall, staff quarter and guard house has been
completed. Details engineering design for
outdoor equipment of switchyard has been
approved. Construction work for civil structures
foundation has been started.

Substation site at Keraun, Morang

132/66 kV Transmission Line Upgradation
Project

Objective of the project is to improve the power
carrying capacity of 132 kV transmission line by
upgrading existing ACSR conductor of 132 kV
transmission line with HTLS (High Temperature
Low Sag) Conductor for five lines namely:

¢ Pathlaiya - Dhalkebar (Double Circuit - 102
km)

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० Kushha - Duhabi (Double Circuit - 28 km)

¢« Suichatar — Matatirtha (Double Circuit - 5
km)

न- Suichatar - Teku (Double Circuit- 4.5 km)

¢ Suichatar —- Balaju (Double Circuit- 4 km)

The total circuit length is about 143.5 km. Also,
this project will change the hardware, fitting,
connectors and accessories of above-mentioned
line, if required and upgradation of lower rating
CTs of respective substation.

This project was initiated in FY 2021/22 and it
is being funded by the ADB. The estimated cost
of the project is about 15 MUSD. The contract
agreement has been signed with M/S HG Power
Transmission SDN BHD.

Kohalpur - Nepalgunj 132 kV Transmission
Line & Substation Project

The objective of the project is to improve the
power quality and reliablity of Banke district.
After construction of substation by looping in
and out of existing Kohalpur-Mahendranagar 132
kV DC line at Bakaspur, Janaki Rural Municipality
of Banke district, the substation can feed power
to the industrial sector at Nepalgunj as well
as to nearby 33/11 kV substations. This project
was initiated in FY 2018/19 and later on funded
by the ADB. The estimated cost of the project
is 12 MUSD. The scope of the project includes
the construction of about 10 km long double
circuit 132 kV transmission line with ACSR Bear
conductor and the construction of 2 X 132/33 kV,
63 MVA substation at Bakaspur. As of July 2022,
detail survey has been concluded and the IEE
approval is at the final stage. Land for substation
is acquired at Banke, Janaki Rural Municipality
Ward No. 06, Bakaspur. The estimate and
bidding document have been prepared and the
bid will be invited soon.

Arun Khola (Dumkibas) 132 kV Substation
Project

Arunkhola (Dumkibas) 132 kV Substation Project
is focused to improve the power quality and

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reliablity of Nawalparasi (Bardaghat Susta-
East) district. After construction of substation
by looping in and out of Bardaghat-Sardi 132
kV DC transmission line at Tamang Gaun,
Ward
No. 2, the substation can feed power to the

Binayee Triveni Rural Municipality,
industries nearby as well as to upcoming 33/11
kV substations. Furthermore, the 11 kV feeders
emanated from the substation will reduce the
lengthy feeders from Bardaghat substation and
Kawasoti substation, which will feed Dumkibas,
Benimanipur, Arunkhola and households
around, for improving both the voltage and
reliability. This project is initiated in 2018/19
and later on funded by the ADB. The estimated
cost of the project is 7 MUSD. The scope of the
project includes construction of 2 X 132/33 kV,
30 MVA substation and required civil structures.

The project is in the bidding phase.

Mulpani Substation Construction Project

The main objective of this project is to augment
grid substation capacity of Kathmandu Valley.
One 132 kV GIS substation will be constructed
by this project at Kageshwari Manohara
Municipality near Baba Chowk, Mulpani. This
project intends to cater the demand growth
of eastern part of the Kathmandu district and
supply the reliable electricity to the consumers.
The scope of this project includes construction
of a substation with 4 Nos. of 132 kV GIS line
bays, 2x45 MVA power transformer, 10 Nos. of
outgoing feeder with other required facilities.
The project is in the bidding phase.

Chobhar Patan Chapagaun Underground 132
kV Transmission Line Project

The main objective of this project is to
construct 4.5 km length of 132 kV double
circuit underground transmission line from
under construction Chobhar substation, 7.5 km
length of 132 kV double circuit underground
transmission line from Chapagaun substation to
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existing 66/11 kV Patan substation to 132 kV GIS
substation. Preparation of bidding documents
for Chobhar to Patan underground transmission
line and upgradation of Patan substation is
underway. The IEE of the 132 kV underground
transmission line of section, Chobhar to Patan
is ongoing and the detail survey of underground
transmission lines has been completed.

Engineering and Environmental study

of Transmission Lines and associated
Substations under ADB Grant No. 0361
(Project Preparatory Facility for Energy
(PPFE))

The prime focus of services under PPFE is to
prepare projects to the high level of readiness
for procurement and execution. High leveled
readiness project is easy to implement, cost
effective and ensure timely completion of
the project with adequate quality. PMD has
been engaged for the project preparation of
many strategically important transmission line
and substations, where the consulting firm
has been appointed for detail engineering
and environmental study of the proposed
transmission line and associated substations
with the grant aid of ADB (Grant No. 0361: Project
Preparatory Facility for Energy). Under the
detail engineering and environmental study, the
consulting firm will prepare detail project report
including detail transmission and substation
design with tower spotting and demarcation
in site, soil tests, all necessary civil and
electro-mechanical design, safeguard studies,
preparation of cost estimate, preparation of
bidding documents and necessary activities in
detail enough to provide adequate information
and data to ensure high readiness of the project
for procurement so that construction can be
commenced smoothly immediately after the
contract award. Engineering and environmental
study of following transmission line and the
associated substation are underway.

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New Butwal - Lamahi - Kohalpur - New
Attariya 400 kV Transmission Line project

As a part of development of East - West 400 kV
trunk line, PMD is associated with the detail due
diligence study of 400 kV transmission lines and
substations in the western part of the country
i.e. from New Butwal (Bhumahi) to New Attariya
(Daiji) with the ADB grant assistance under
Project preparatory Facility for Energy.

Other Transmission Line and Associated
Substations

The prime objective of the services under PPFE
(Grant 0361 funded by ADB) is to procure a
project preparation support consulting services
from consulting firms. The consulting firm
is to prepare detail project report including
detail transmission and substation design with
tower spotting and demarcation in the site,
safeguard studies, preparation of cost estimate
and preparation of the bidding documents in
detail enough to provide adequate information
and data to ensure that the project will be
ready for procurement and_ construction
immediately after the completion of intended
project preparation support consulting services.
Following project preparatory studies are

ongoing under PPFE: Consulting Package (CP-1):

Engineering and Environmental Study

of Transmission Lines and Associated
Substations

Under PPFE (Grant 0361 funded by ADB), three
400 kV transmission lines and two 132 kV
transmission lines and associated substations
are under study. Following three packages
have been prepared for detail engineering and
environmental studies of Transmission lines and
associated substations:

Package-1

०" Tingla Hub - Likhu Hub - New Khimti
AOOkV Double Circuit Transmission
(approximately 55 km) and_ associated

Line

substation at Likhu Hub and bay expansion

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works at Tingla Hub Substation and New
Khimti Substation.

* New Khimti - Tamakoshi 3 - Sunkoshi
Hub - Dhalkebar 400kV Double Circuit
Transmission Line (approximately 110 km)
and associated substation at Sunkoshi Hub
and bay expansion at Dhalkebar Substation.

Proposed Line and associated substation cater
the evacuation of power generated in Zone 4 of
the Transmission system Development Plan of
Nepal. 5.5 GW power is planned to be evacuated
from this line.

Package-2

¢ The 400 kV Double circuit Budhigandaki

Corridor (Philim - Gumda - Ratamate)
(approximately 95 km) transmission line and
associated 400 kV substations at Philim/
Gumda (Gorkha District) and Ratamate

(Nuwakot District).

Total 2.3 GW power generated from the
hydroelectric projects in the Budhigandaki
Corridor is planned to be evacuated from this
Line.

¢ 132 kV Double circuit Dailekh - Kalikot - Jumla
(approx. 80 km) and associated substations
at Jumla and Kalikot and bay extension work
at Dailekh substation

The 132 kV Transmission line from Kohalpur
- Surkhet - Dailekh is being implemented by
Transmission line Department of NEA. The
Kalikot and Jumla district are not covered yet
by the grid substations. The proposed 132 kV
Line and Substation provides the easy access
of National grid to these districts and adjacent
districts, thus help in achieving the government
target of rural electrification and provide
electricity to all.

० 132 kV Double circuit Lamosanghu - Kavre/
Ramechap (approx. 40 km) transmission line
and associated Substations at the bordering
area of Kavre/Ramechhap and associated

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bay extension work at

Substation

Lamosanghu

Though, the area within the Kavre and
Ramechap district is currently being supplied by
66kV network, the supply quality in these areas
is very poor less reliable. Rural electrification
expansion is halted due to limited transmission
capacity of 66 kV line. So, the Lamosanghu
- Kavre/Ramechhap 132kV transmission line
with substation at bordering area of Kavre
and Ramechhap is proposed to strengthen the
transmission and distribution capacity in these
areas.

Package-3

¢ 400 kV Double circuit Damauli - Kusma
- Burtibang - Bafikot (approximately 200
km) transmission line and associated 400
kV substations at Kusma, Burtibang and
Bafikot and bay extension at Damauli Hub
substation

This project caters the evacuation of power
generated in the Zone 3 of Transmission System
Development Plan of Nepal. Many small and
medium capacity power plants are located in
Zone 3 including Kaligandaki Gorge (164 MW)
and Kaligandaki Kowan (400MW). The 1.8 GW
power is planned to be evacuated from this line.

Power Transmission System Planning for
Major Cities of Nepal

The existing capacity of transmission lines and
substations in the city areas will be insufficient
to meet the growing energy demand as
well as peak demand. Therefore, there is
no alternative to upgrading the capacity of
existing transmission lines and substations
as well as construction of new transmission
lines and substations. The power transmission
infrastructures require a lot of land and right of
way along the line. It is very hard to find the land
and RoW in the cities to construct transmission
infrastructures, which will be an evident problem
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the transmission infrastructure considering the
future demand of electricity till 2050 AD and
develop infrastructure accordingly phase wise.
Similarly, it has become essential to find some
alternatives to avoid land and RoW problems in
transmission infrastructure by adopting modern
practices like underground transmission line,
compact substation, transmission system using
monopoles, etc.

This project will prepare a power transmission
system plan of major cities and associated
industrial areas of Kathmandu Valley, Banepa,
Pokhara, Biratnagar, Itahari, Dharan, Biratchowk
and adjacent cities, Janakpur, Bardibas, Hetauda,
Simara, Parwanipur, Birgunj, Butwal, Bhairahawa,
Nepalgunj and Kohalpur, taking into account
the future load growth till 2050 AD including
feasibility study and project preparation.

Social Safeguard and
Environmental Management

Department (SSEMD)
Due to need of institutional structure under
Project Management Directorate (PMD)

and NEAs strong commitment to address
environmental and social safeguard issues
effectively the provision of Social Safeguard
and Environmental Management Department
(SSEMD) within PMD has been approved by NEA's
board on 23 February 2021. The department
is headed by the Director and supported by
Head
(Manager) and dedicated environmental and

Environmental Management Division
social safeguards officers, civil engineers and
administrative and accounting and _ other
support staffs.

The roles and responsibilities of SSEMD are
listed as:

¢ Environmental studies and monitoring

(internal and external), mitigation and
reporting of safeguard activities of TL,

SS and Distribution System Projects and

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

implementation of CSR programs under the
PMD.

Preparation of quarterly and semiannual
environmental and_ social monitoring
reports and submission to ADB

Arrange meaningful public consultation,
public hearing, trainings and awareness
programs,

Ensure information records and data base
of the safeguard implementation activities,
Implementation to Gender Equality and
Social inclusion (GESI) related activities
for mainstreaming as per ADB Manual/
guidelines,

Waste management and compensatory
plantation in project site

Grievance redress and management (issue
identification, documentation and status),
Other environmental and social issues with

RAP and rehabilitation.

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DIRECTORATE

The department has carried out 'Updated
Initial Environmental Examination' of Kusma
-New Butwal 220 kV Transmission Line Project,
Revised Environmental Plan
(EMP) of New Butwal Bardhaghat 220 kV
Transmission Line of Kaligandaki Corridor and

Management

currently carrying out IEE study of Chovar-
Patan 132kV Underground Transmission Line of
Electricity Grid Modernization Project (EGMP).
Also, a central level grievance committee for
addressing grievances of Power Transmission
and Distribution Efficiency Enhancement
Project (PTDEEP) is established and is handling
grievances received so far. Also with the
Departments initiation, an agreement has been
signed with Radio Nepal to disseminate PSA on
social awareness and effective use of electricity
under PTDEEP, which is being aired by Radio
Nepal.

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NEA'S SUBSIDIARY &
ASSOCIATE COMPANIES

part from development activities, which

NEA is undertaking on its own, generation
projects are being executed through NEA's
subsidiary companies. In addition, subsidiary
companies related to consulting services,
cross border power transmission and power
trading have also been established. For smooth
coordination between the subsidiary companies
and NEA and also for the monitoring of their
activities, NEA Subsidiary Company Monitoring
Directorate (NSCMD), headed by the Deputy
Managing Director, was incorporated in the
corporate structure of NEA in February 2018.

Chilime Hydropower Company
Limited

Chilime Hydropower Company Limited (CHCL), a
subsidiary of Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA)
was established in 1996 with the main objective
of developing hydroelectric power projects in
the country by utilizing the public shares. NEA
owns 51% of the company's share, while the
rest is owned by the public. CHCL has further
established four subsidiary companies.

The Company commissioned — Chilime
Hydroelectric Plant in 24 August 2003.The
plant, located in Rasuwa district, has an installed
capacity of 2210 MW with the total average
annual energy generation of 155.668 GWh. The
generated energy is transmitted into the NEA
grid at Nuwakot district through a 38 km long
66 kV transmission line.

Sanjen Jalavidhyut Company Limited
Sanjen Jalavidhyut Company Limited (SJCL) was

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established in 2010 AD as a subsidiary company
of Nepal Electricity Authority and Chilime
Hydropower Company Limited with promoter
shares of 10.36% and 39.36% respectively. SJCL
is developing two hydroelectric projects namely,
Sanjen Upper Hydroelectric Project (SUHEP) of
an installed capacity of 14.8 MW and Sanjen
Hydroelectric Project (SHEP) of an installed
capacity of 42.5 MW in cascade system. SJCL
has made the financing arrangement of 50:50
as the debt equity ratio. The entire debt portion
has been arranged from Employer's Provident
Fund (EPF) of Nepal.

The equity shares from promoters and also
public shares from depositors and employee
of EPF, staffs of promoters and general public
have been already paid up. The remaining 10 %
public shares allocated to the project affected
local people of Rasuwa district will be raised by
September 2022.

Sanjen Upper Hydroelectric Project
(SUHEP)

Sanjen Upper Hydroelectric Project (SUHEP) is
located in Chilime VDC (now Amachhodingmo
Rural Municipality) of Rasuwa district. The
headwork of project is located at Tiloche,
whereas the powerhouse is located in Simbu
Village. With the available gross head of 161
m and the design discharge of 11.07 m3/s, the
project will have an installed capacity of 14.8
MW with the total annual energy generation
82.44 GWh. The generated energy will be
transmitted into INPS through Chilime Hub 220
kV substation at Chilime.

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SUHEP Peaking Pond and Machine Installation Work
in Powerhouse

By the end of FY 2021/22, the overall progress of
SUHEP is approximately 93.70%. About 99. 2%
of civil Works have been completed including
penstock installation, whereas about 95% of
Hydro-mechanical Works have been installed.
Installation of Electro-mechanical equipment
is in progress. The project is targeted to be
completed within December 2022.

Sanjen Hydroelectric Project

Sanjen Hydroelectric Project (SHEP) is a cascade
project of SUHEP with an installed capacity of
42.5 MW. The project has a gross head of 442 m
and the design discharge of 11.57 m3/s with an
additional discharge 0.5 m3/s from Chhupchung
Khola. SHEP will have a total annual average
generation of 25194 GWh. The generated
energy will be evacuated to INPS through
Chilime Hub 220 kV substation at Chilime. The
overall progress of the project is approximately
86 % by the end of FY 2021/22.

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SHEP Headwork and Machine Installation Work in
Powerhouse

In civil works, construction of Chhupchung
headworks, balancing pond, syphon pipes, inlet
slopes and excavation of the headrace tunnel
and penstock tunnel have been completed, while
the tunnel support work and final lining works
are in the final stage. In hydro-mechanical part,
penstock installation work is ongoing. The civil
works in the powerhouse are almost completed
and the _ installation of electromechanical
equipment is in progress. The project is targeted

to be commissioned within FY 2022/23.

Consulting Services for the Projects

SMEC International Pty. Ltd., Australia was the
original Consultant for the Detailed Engineering
Design & Construction Supervision of both
projects. Following the expiry of the contract
period, Chilime Engineering and _ Services
Company Ltd. (CHESCO) has been engaged since
May 2017 as an alternative arrangement to
execute the project.

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Transmission Line Works

Mudbhary and Joshi Construction Pvt. Ltd. is
carrying out the construction of approx. 6 km
long 132kV transmission lineworks.Almostallthe
works under this package have been completed
except for testing and commissioning.

Middle Bhotekoshi Jalavidyut
Company Limited

Madhya  Bhotekoshi Jalavidyut Company
Ltd. (MBJCL) was established as a subsidiary
company of Chilime Jalavidyut Company Limited
to execute Middle Bhotekoshi Hydroelectric
Project in Sindhupalchowk district of Bagmati
Province.

The capital structure of the Company has been
managed with the debt and equity provision in
the ration of 59:41. Employees Provident Fund
(EPF) has been providing the debt portion,
whereas the equity portion has the investment
proportion of 51 % promoter share and 49 %
public share. All IPOs have been issued for the
public shares.

Key features of the Project

Type of Project: Run-of-River

Design flow: 50.8 m3/sec

Gross Head: 235m

Number of Units: 3

Installed Capacity: 102 MW (3 x 34 MW)
Annual Energy: 542.2 GWh

Transmission Line: 4 km/220 kV

Project Cost: NRs. 15.03 billion

Key Construction Activities

The main construction works are divided into
following packages:

Civil and Hydro-mechanical Works (Lot-1)

China Energy Engineering Group Guangxi
Hydroelectric Construction Bureau (CEEC GHCB)
Co. Ltd., China is the EPC Contractor of Civil and
Hydro-mechanical works.

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Construction Activities at Headworks and

Powerhouse Construction Works

Headworks: About 98% of overall construction
activities in Headworks have been completed.

The construction works of intake, dam, desander
and forebay are complete. The installation of
gates is ongoing, whereas the pressure conduit
of 271 m out of 371m has been completed.

Underground Works: The excavation of 41
m out of total 7,116 m long headrace tunnel is
remaining. Tunnel invert concreting works is on
progress, whereas the installation of formwork
for concrete lining is started. About 220 m out
of 408 m of steel lining works of penstock and
vertical shaft is complete. Manifold steel lining
is 90% complete with testing and concreting.

Power House: Concreting works is finished

except for machine hall. Roofing and _ brick
masonry wall works in powerhouse is ongoing
with the

installation of electro-mechanical

equipment setup.

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Tunnel-2 Invert Concreting Works & EM Works at_

Machine Hall.

Electromechanical Works (Lot-2)

Andritz Hydro Private Limited (AHPL), India is
the Contractor for Electro-mechanical works. All
EM Equipment manufactured and supplied are
stored at the storage yard. Concreting around
the spiral casing in unit-1 is ongoing.

Transmission Line Works (Lot-3)

Urja AC JV is the Contractor for transmission
line works. Erection of 4 towers and foundation
works of 6 towers have been completed out
of 13 towers. Approval for usage of public land
in three towers was received from GON in July
2022.

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Rasuwagadhi Hydropower
Company Limited

Rasuwagadhi Hydropower Company Limited
(RGHPCL), promoted by Chilime Hydropower
Company Limited (CHPCL) and Nepal Electricity
Authority (NEA), was established to develop
Rasuwagadhi Hydroelectric Project. The capital
structure of the project is managed from debt
and equity provision in the ratio of 50:50.
The debt requirement has been managed
from Employees Provident Fund (EPF), under
the long-term loan agreement. The equity
portion has the investment proportion of 51%
promoter share and 49% public share. The
equity investment has already been paid up by
the promoter as well as by public group except
for the issuance of 10% shares allocated to the
locals of Rasuwa district.

Rasuwagadhi Hydroelectric Project

The project is located in Thuman and Timure
village (Ward No. 1 and 2 of Gosaikunda
Gaupalika) of Rasuwa district. The headwork
site is about 400m downstream from the
confluence of Kerung and Lende Khola, which is
the Boundary Rivers between Nepal and China.
The key features of the project are as follows:

Type of Project Run-of-River (ROR)
Design Discharge 80 m3/s
Gross Head: 167.9 m

Overflow Diversion Weir with

Headwork: Undersluice and Side Intake

Underground (3

Desander -125mx15mx23m)

Headrace Tunnel
Powerhouse
Turbine

Generator

Installed Capacity:

Annual Energy
Generation

Transmission Line

4185m, dia. - 6m~7m

Underground, 76.3m x 15.0m,
35.0m

Francis, Vertical Axis & 3 Nos.

3 Phase Synchronous AC,
3x43.75 MVA

111.0 MW

613.87GWh

10 km, 132 kV Double Circuit
up to Chilime Hub

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The construction of the project is categorized
into three different Lots. China International
Water and Electric Corp. (CWE) is the Contractor
for Lot 1: Civiland Hydro-Mechanical Works under
Engineering, Procurement and Construction
(EPC) contract model. Similarly, the contract was
signed with M/S VOITH Hydro Pvt. Ltd, India for
Lot 2: Electromechanical Works. The Contractor
for Lot 3: Transmission Line Works is M/S
Mudbhary and Joshi Construction Pvt. Limited.
The project Consultant M/S SMEC International
Pty. Ltd, Australia has been continuously
supervising the Lot 1 & Lot 2 construction
works, reviewing and approving the designs
submitted by the Contractors and coordinating
with the Contractors for smooth operation of
construction work activities.

Because of various unforeseeable events, the
project completion schedule has been revised
and all efforts are being made to complete the
project by March 2023. The overall progress
of the project construction work is 88%. The
progress summary of the major construction
activities are as follows:

Infrastructure Works

Due to the effect of Earthquake 2072 and
the subsequent rock fall, the permanent
camp and office facilities at Ghatte Khola was
heavily damaged. As an alternative, temporary
camp facilities on the Timure/Thuman area
at the confluence of Bhotekoshi and Simlung
Khola have been used thereafter. However,
and

after completing the re-construction

maintenance, all office works have been
resumed from the permanent office building at

Ghatte Khola, Timure.

Lot 1: Civil and Hydro-Mechanical Works

Civil and hydro-mechanical works at undersluice

and intake have been completed. The
construction of weir and stilling basin have also
been completed. First stage and second stage

concreting works in underground desanding

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basin (UDB)-1 and -2 have been completed and
it is in the verge of completion in UDB -3. In
addition, the concrete works at RCC pressure
conduit is in progress.

After completing the excavation of 4,184.5m
long headrace tunnel, all other support works
have been completed except final layer of
shotcrete and grouting work. Surge shaft full
section lining is on the verge of completion
and the work is ongoing for the construction
of emergency gate adjacent to the surge shaft.
Steel lining with backfill concrete of penstock
vertical shaft has also been completed.

क कता

Headworks & Surge Shaft Construction of Project

All civil and works of

underground powerhouse & transformer cavern

Hydro-mechanical

are completed. Excavation and invert concrete
lining of tailrace tunnel with primary support
have been completed, whereas the weak-zone
treatment in tailrace tunnel is still ongoing.

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Take- Off Yard Construction in Progress

Lot 2: Electro-Mechanical Works

The Lot 2 Contractor has completed the detail
design and manufacturing of the electro-
mechanical equipment. Most of the equipment
have already been delivered to the site and is
in process of installation. Runner, wicket gates,
head cover, and distribution ring have already
installed in Unit No. 3. Stator core stacking and
core magnetization test for Unit Nos. 2 and
3 have been completed. Support structure,
dis-connectors, (CT),
Capacitive Voltage Transformer (CVT) have

Current Transformer

already been installed at Take-off Yard and the
remaining installation works in other areas are
in progress.

Lot 3: Transmission Line Works

The Lot 3 Contractor has completed the detail
survey and design work of 132 kV transmission
line. Acquisition of private land has been
completed. Out of 32 towers, foundation of 26
towers has already been completed.

Chilime Engineering & Services
Company Limited

Chilime Engineering and Services Company
Limited (ChesCo) is promoted by Chilime
hydropower Company Limited with its 100%
ownership to provide complete engineering
and consulting services for the development of

hydropower projects and other infrastructure
works. The listing of the services and activities
performed by ChesCo are as follows:

Feasibility & EIA Study

¢ Budhi Gandaki Prok Hydroelectric Project

¢ Seti Nadi-3 Hydroelectric Project

"- Chumchet Syar Khola Hydroelectric Project

¢ Chainpur Seti Hydroelectric Project (Review
& Update of FS)

Project Management and Construction
Supervision

¢ Sanjen Jalavidyut Company Limited
¢ Tamakoshi Jal Vidhyut Company Limited

Modernization and Rehabilitation

¢ Phewa Hydropower Station
¢ Rehabilitation of Chilime Hydropower Plant.

ChesCo has been providing services for the
preparation of tender documents including
technical specifications, drawings and cost
civil, and

estimate for hydro-mechanical

electromechanical works. Assistance is also
provided during the tender evaluation stage. In
addition, geophysical investigations - ERT, SRT,
MAM and MASW and geotechnical investigation
works - drilling/boring, coring works are being

provided.

Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower
Limited

Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower Limited
(UTKHPL) was established on 09 March 2007 as
a Subsidiary of Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA)
for the construction and operation of Upper
Tamakoshi Hydroelectric Project (UTKHEP). The
majority shares (51%) of the company belong
to Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA), Nepal
Telecom (NT), Citizen Investment Trust (CIT) and
Rastriya Beema Sansthan (RBS) with stakes of
41%, 6%, 2% and 2% shares respectively. The
other shareholders of the company are general
public (15%), residents of Dolakha district (10%),
contributors in Employees' Provident Fund

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(17.28%), staffs of NEA and UTKHPL (3.84%) and
staffs of debtor institutions (2.88%).

Project Features and Cost

UTKHEP, one of the national pride projects of
Nepal, is located in Bigu Rural Municipality, ward
No.1 of Dolakha district in Bagmati Province of
Nepal. The project is a daily peaking run-of-the
river project of installed capacity 456 MW with
a live storage volume sufficient for four hours
daily peaking operation in the driest month
with average annual energy generation of
2,281 GWh.

Headworks of UTKHEP

The major civil components of the project
are 22 m high and 60 m long diversion dam
integrated with 35 m wide intake, twin settling
basin, headrace tunnel having 6m x 6m size
and length 8.0 km, penstock of length 1,165m,
powerhouse cavern (142m x 13m x 25 m) and 3
km long Tailrace Tunnel. The electro-mechanical
equipment consists of 6 nos. vertical Pelton
Turbines (rated power of 79.5 MW each). The
power generated from the project is evacuated
to the INPS through 47 km long double circuit
220 kV transmission line from Gongar to
220/132kV New Khimti Sub-Station.

The Project Supervision Consultant is Joint

Venture Norconsult AS and  Lahmeyer
International GmbH (UJVNL). There were four
international Contractors for the construction,

namely, Sinohydro Corporation Ltd, China (Lot

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1 Civil Works), Texmaco Rail and Engineering,
India (Lot 2 Hydro-Mechanical Works), Andritz
Hydro GmbH, Austria (Lot 3 Electromechanical
Works) and KEC International Ltd, India (Lot
4 Transmission Line and Substation Works).
However, the contract with Lot 2 Contractor
was terminated on 04 July 2021 due to the
Contractor's poor performances.

The revised cost of the Project is 590 MUSD
excluding Interest during Construction (IDC).

Power Purchase Agreement & Financial
Arrangement

Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for the project
has been signed with NEA on 29 December 2010.
As per the PPA, the average purchase rates have
been fixed as NRs. 3.50 per unit for the base year
(2010/11) and NRs 4.06 per unit at Commercial
Operation Date (COD). After 9 years of COD
with an annual escalation of 3%, the average
purchase rate will remain as NRs. 5.30 per unit
throughout the tenure of PPA.

For its initial total investment of NRs. 35.29
Billion excluding IDC, an equity of NRs. 10.59
Billion was made to maintain debt-equity ratio
of 70:30 for project financing. Public institutions
EPF and NT have invested debt of NRs. 10 Billion
and NRs. 6 Billion respectively while CIT and RBS
each has invested NRs 2 Billion. Government of
Nepal (GoN) has added NRs. 11.08 Billion loan
amounting to NRs. 31.08 Billion. Later, these
institutions have provided additional long-term
loan amounting to NRs 8 Billion on pro-rata
and GON has also provided additional long-
term Loan amounting to NRs 2 Billion in order
to meet fund deficit due to increase project
costs. The costs are mainly increased due to
design modifications of the headrace tunnel,
effects of the devastating earthquake of 2015,
subsequence border embargo, administrative
expenses and substantial losses in exchanging
foreign currencies.

Further, the Company has also arranged

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short-term loan of NRs 2 Billion each from
NEA and Nabil Bank and NRs. 1.1 Billion from
hydropower Investment and Development
Company Limited. Considering project delays
due to COVID-19 at later stage and subsequent
increase in interest expenses and additional
fund requirement for execution of 20 MW
Rolwaling Khola HEP, the company intends to
increase its capital by issuing 1:1 right share

from the shareholders.

Commercial Operation of Project &
Inauguration New Khimti Sub-Station
Following successful testing and commissioning
of the project, the project started commercial
22 August 2021
units, whereas two more units went into

operation on from four
the commercial operation on 11 September
2021. Right Honorable Prime Minister Mr.
Sher Bahadur Deuba inaugurated 220/132
kV New Khimti Substation, constructed and
commissioned under UTKHEP, in the special
programme organized at Sankhe, Manthali
Municipality of Ramechhap District on 19 March
2022. The sub-station is the second largest sub-
station of Nepal having the operational capacity
of about 1,200 MW.

New Khimti Sub-station & Inauguration by the

Prime Minister

Power Generation

Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower Station has
generated 1,732 GWh of electrical energy until
the end of FY 2021/22. The station had supplied
the peak power of maximum 456 MW in the
morning and evening peak of the entire dry
season of the year thereby contributing to the
country's power sector by substantial reduction
of the power import from India in comparison
to the previous dry season.

Rolwaling Khola Hydroelectric Project
(RKHEP)

As the second stage development, UTKHPL
intends to implement Rolwaling  Khola
(RKHEP)

installed capacity of 20 MW. The Company has

Hydroelectric Project having an
obtained Survey License of Generation from
Department of Electricity Development on 06
September 2017. Apart from 105 GWh of annual
energy generated from this power plant itself,
an additional 216 GWh of annual energy will be
added to the generation from Upper Tamakoshi
Hydropower Station as the tail water from

RKHEP will be added in the UTKHEP reservoir.

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) study
was approved by Government of Nepal on 19
June 2022. Some preliminary infrastructure
works like exploratory tunnel, connecting road,
one permanent bridge at Lamabagar, Mule Track

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etc. are under construction. The main works
of the project is planned to commence from
the coming FY 2022/23 with the construction
period of 5 years.

Tanahu Hydropower Limited

Limited (ता)
established as a subsidiary company of Nepal
Electricity Authority (NEA) on 25 March 2012 to
develop Tanahu Hydropower Project (previously

Tanahu Hydropower was

known as Upper Seti Hydropower Project). The
project is a storage type hydropower project
with the capacity of 14OMW with an estimated
average annual energy generation of 587.7 GWh
(Years 1-10) and 489.9 GWh (Year 11 onwards).

The project is situated on Seti river of Vyas
district
headquarter of Tanahun District. The reservoir

municipality near Damauli, the
will extend about 25 km upstream inundating
the low-lying lands (415 m) along the Seti
River. The project area covers 2 municipalities
(Vyas and Bhimad) and 2 rural municipalities
(Rhising and Maygde). The estimated cost of
the Project is US$ 505 million. The construction
work of the project is going on in full swing

through three different packages.

Package 1: Headworks

Under the Package 1, the Contractor Song Da-
Kalika JV (Vietnam-Nepal) has completed the
construction of camp facilities. River diversion
works and surface excavation of main dam
(140m high) and access road improvement

works are ongoing.

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Dam Excavation & Powerhouse Cavern

Package 2: Powerhouse, Waterways &
Related Equipment

The Contractor Sino Hydro Corporation Limited,
China has completed the excavation of tailrace
and underground powerhouse of size 89m
X 22m x 45m. The headrace tunnel of 1,418 m
and surge tank are being constructed. Design,
manufacturing and fabrication of HM and EM

works are ongoing in parallel.

Package 3: 220 KV Transmission Line

The Contractor KEC International, India has
completed the construction of foundation of 46
towers out of 94 towers. Stringing of 25 towers
also has been completed. Forest clearance and
land acquisition works are also being carried out
for construction works of remaining towers.

The construction work of project is being
supervised by Tractebel GmbH, Germany as
the Project Supervision Consultant, while the
environment and social monitoring work is
being monitored by ELC Electro-consult, Italy.

The project is expected to be completed by the
end of May 2026.

Lower Seti Hydropower Project

THLenvisages to develop Lower Seti Hydropower
project with an installed capacity of 126 MW
with the utilization of regulated discharge
of Seti River from the tailrace of Upper Seti

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(Tanahu) Hydropower Project in addition to the
flows of Madi River. The headwork of the project
lies about 24 km downstream from Damauli and
the powerhouse site is located at about 1.5km
downstream from the confluence of Seti River
and Trishuli River.

The Consultant JV of WAPCOS India Limited
and Nippon Koei, Japan has submitted the draft
detailed design report and bidding documents
after completing all field investigation works.
The Panel of Experts (POE) appointed for review
of design works has visited the project in
February 2022 for review of design reports. The
Consultant is expected to complete the detailed
design work incorporating the comments Issued
by the POE along with the EIA study report by
the end of December, 2022.

Raghuganga Hydropower

Limited
Raghuganga Limited (RGHPL)
was established as a subsidiary company of
NEA on 07 March 2017 to develop Rahughat

Hydroelectric Project located in Myagdi district

Hydropower

of Gandaki Province. The project is a Peaking Run
of the River (PROR) scheme with 6-hour peaking
time. The Project envisages to generate 40MW
(2 * 20 MW) of power by diverting 16.67 cumecs
of water through the headrace tunnel and
pressure shaft to a surface Powerhouse located
on right bank of Kaligandaki River at Galeshwor.
The major components of the project lie at the
left bank of Raghuganga River.

The project components consist of 25 m
high barrage with 2 Nos. of spillways and an
undersluice, 80 m long desander with 2 bays,
6,270 km long headrace tunnel of 3.30 m finished
diameter, 53.2 m high and 10 m diameter surge
tank, 1,026m long and 2.15 m diameter pressure
shaft, a manifold bifurcating into two penstock,
powerhouse of size 55.40 m x 24.9 m and cut &
cover tailrace arrangement. The EM equipment
consists of two numbers of Francis turbines.

Power Purchase Agreement & Financial
Management

PPA for the Rahughat Hydroelectric Project has
been signed with Nepal Electricity Authority on
O1 April 2019 with the provisions of prevailing
policy of NEA. Out of total estimated project
cost of 81.89 MUSD, the project is being financed
by Government of Nepal and Nepal Electricity
Authority along with the loan of 67 MUSD
financed by Exim Bank of India under LOC-1 and
LOC-2.

Lot 1- Civil and Hydro-Mechanical Works

The contract agreement on EPC contract for
Lot-1 -Civil & Hydro Mechanical Work was signed
between RGHPL & M/s Jaiprakash Associates
Limited, Noida, India on 21 November 2017.
The Notice to Proceed (NTP) was issued to
commence the work on 24 May, 2018 after
getting concurrence from the EXIM Bank of
India.

Lot 2 - Electromechanical Works

The Contract Agreement for Lot2: Electro-
mechanical Works was executed on 15 October,
2019 between RGHPL and M/S Bharat Heavy
Electrical Limited, India under PDB Contract.
After getting concurrence from the EXIM bank
onthe agreement of Lot-2 on 30 November 2019,
the Notice to Proceed (NTP) to the Contractor
has been issued for commencement of works
on 04 December, 2019.

Major Consulting Contract

The Consulting services contract had been
concluded with M/S WAPCOS LIMITED, India
on 16th Feb, 2012. The Consultant has been
carrying out the reviews and approval of
design/drawing submitted by the Contractors
as well as construction supervision and project
management of both major contracts.

Project Status and Progress

Under Civil and Hydro-mechanical Works:
¢ Excavation of access road from powerhouse

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to headworks (11km) is under progress from
different locations with retaining structures,
cross-drainage works and side drain works.
¢ Excavation and support works of all adit
tunnels (Adit 1, Adit 2, Adit 3 and Adit 4) have
been completed.

न" Headrace tunnel excavation and_ rock
support works are under progress from 5
different 5 faces with completion of 3,100 m
out of 6,270m.

* Pressure shaft excavation and support
works are under progress.

* The excavation and rock support works of 10
m diameter surge shaft with well depth 61m
has been completed and the concrete lining
works is under progress.

* Powerhouse excavation work, slope
protection work and foundation work have
been completed and RCC work of super
structure is under progress.

- All foundation, super structures and steel
structure installation of permanent bridge
over Raghuganga River have been completed
and commissioned on 23 November, 2020.

"न Model studies of headworks and desander
have been successfully conducted at IRI
Institute at Roorkee. Design works of
headworks and associated structure are in
progress.

न Headworks right bank protection work has
been completed, whereas the left bank
excavation and protection work are under

progress.

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Headworks Construction in Progress Powerhouse

RCC under Progress

Under Lot 2: Electro-mechanical Works

"न Model testing of turbine
completed.

had been

¢ Design of electro-mechanical components
is in progress.

¢ Laying of earth mat in of powerhouse has
been completed.

¢ Delivery of the lower pit liners, central
frame work and embedment parts is under
progress.

Intended Time of Completion

The completion date of the project had been
scheduled in December 2022. However, due to
delay in the approval for import of explosives
and supplementary master list, weak geological
condition and also due to surge in the prices
of commodity of copper, aluminum, nickel
and steel scrap following Ukraine-Russia war,
the construction works have been affected.
Accordingly, the project completion schedule is
extended to 19 August 2023.

Trishuli Jal Vidhyut Company

Limited

Trishuli Jal Vidhyut Company Limited (TJVCL),
is a JV of Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) and
Nepal Doorsanchar Company Limited (NDCL)
established in 2011 with the main objective of
developing Upper Trishuli 3B Hydroelectric
Project in Nuwakot and Rasuwa districts. Both

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NEA and NDCL have equal (30% each) equity
shareholding in the Company. Rest of the equity
share has been allocated to the general public,
natives of Nuwakot and Rasuwa districts, local
governments of Nuwakot and Rasuwa districts,
employees of NEA and NDCL among others.

Upper Trishuli 3B Hydroelectric Project
(UT3BHEP) is a Run of River type cascade
development project with an installed capacity
of 37 MW. The project will utilize the water
coming out of the tailrace tunnel of the
upstream Upper Trishuli 3A Hydroelectric
Project. A headpond will be constructed at
the outlet of the upstream project to divert
the water towards the headrace tunnel of the
UT3BHEP.

Some of the major features of the project are
highlighted in the table below:

Headpond 29 mx 5.2 to 11.0 mx 7.4 to
14.8 m

Approach Pressure

Conduit: 243.47m (L)

Headrace Tunnel 3805.48 m

Surge Tank 15 m Dia. & 39.3 m High

Vertical Shaft 4.2 m Dia. & 66.51 m Long

Powerhouse 55.44 mx19.30 mx32.37 m
Tailrace 115.06 m

Turbine Type/, ; -
Number Francis (Vertical Axis)/2
Generator 22.7045 MVA/ 2
Transmission Line 3km

Following are the highlights of the major work
completed till the end of FY 2021/22:

"न About 85% concreting of the approach
pressure conduit and headpond has been
completed.

* About 3300 m (86.9%) of HRT excavation
with temporary support has_ been
completed.

Excavation and final support of surge tank
slope has been completed.

About 20% of excavation and temporary
support of surge tank Shaft has been
completed.

Approach Pressure Conduit

Excavation and temporary Support of upper
and lower horizontal penstock and penstock
vertical shaft have been completed.

Penstock Vertical Shaft Excavation & Temporary

Support

Powerhouse excavation and slope support
has been completed.

About 25% _ structural concreting of
powerhouse has been completed.

About 20% structural concreting of tailrace
conduit has been completed.

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Powerhouse Foundation Concreting & Slope
Support

¢ Manufacturing and delivery of draft tube
elbow and draft tube cone has been
completed. Installation is under progress.

न" Manufacturing of powerhouse crane, main
inlet valve and speed governor has been
completed. Manufacturing of spiral case,
runner, and generator etc. is under progress.

After lengthy disruption of about 15 months
mainly due to the Covid19 pandemic, the
construction of the project has been going
on smoothly since April 2021. However, the
continuous encountering of poor geological
condition and restricted goods movement
through Rasuwagadhi border are affecting
the progress of the project. As per the latest
updated construction schedule, the Project
would be completed in September 2023.

Power Transmission Company
Nepal Limited

Power Transmission Company Nepal Limited
(PTCN), a
Authority,

subsidiary of Nepal Electricity
(NEA) was established on 16
September, 2007 with the main objective
of developing high voltage transmission
interconnection system between Nepal and
India for the mutual interest and benefit of both
the countries. Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA),

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL),

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Hydroelectricity Investment & Development
Company Limited (HIDCL) and IL&FS Energy
Development Company Limited (IEDCL) have
subscribed 50%, 26%, 14% and 10% Shares of
PTCN respectively.

Two Joint Venture Companies - one in India
and other in Nepal were incorporated for
implementation of 400 kV double circuit line
interconnection between Muzaffarpur in India
and Dhalkebar in Nepal.

* The 421 km long section of Dhalkebar-
Mujaffarpur 400 kV double circuit TL
lying within the Nepalese territory was
successfully constructed by PTCN and
initially charged at 132 kV voltage level
under contingency arrangement on 19
February 2016, which was charged at 220
kV on 16 August 2018 and finally charged to
400 kV level with effect from 11 November
2019 and the entire line from Muzaffarpur
to Dhalkebar is running satisfactorily at
100% availability till now.

India portion consisting of about 86 km line
from Muzaffarpur Sub-station of POWERGRID
in Bihar to India Border at Sursand/Bhittamod
has been implemented by 'Cross Border Power
Transmission Company Limited' (CPTC) - a
Joint Venture of IL&FS Energy Development
Company Limited (IEDCL), POWERGRID, SJVN
Limited and NEA . The estimated cost of India
portion is NRs. 3,880 million and debt funding of
NRs. 3,313 million is tied through Power Finance
Corporation of India Ltd.

Contracts EPC for both Nepal & India Portions
were awarded to M/s TATA Projects Limited
and M/s KEC International Limited respectively
following the International Competitive Bidding
process undertaken by POWERGRID.

Annual turnover and profit after tax of PTCN
during FY 2021/22 is NRs. 316.39 million and NRs.
125.42 million respectively. PTCN has distributed
18% dividend to its shareholders and accordingly,

NEA has received NRs 40.5 million during this
year.

NEA Engineering Company
Limited

Since the establishment, NEA Engineering
Limited (NEC) is
towards its core vision and mission in the

Company progressing
field of engineering consulting services. The
Company is providing the complete consulting
services for feasibility study, detail engineering
design, review of the design and documents,
project management, construction planning
and supervision of hydropower and other
infrastructure projects in different fields such
as civil, hydro-mechanical, electro-mechanical,
line and distribution

transmission system,

operation/maintenance and _ rehabilitation

works etc.

A brief description of the major projects
completed and under study within FY 2021/21
are as follows:

Study Completed Projects

¢ Phukot Karnali PROR Hydroelectric Project
(PKHEP) - 480 MW;

¢ Betan Karnali Hydroelectric Project (BKHEP)
- 439 MW;

० Kimathanka Arun
(KAHEP) - 450 MW;

¢ Design Check and Construction Supervision
of 400 kV Dhalkebar Substation Project;

न" Detailed Engineering Design of Sitalpati
400/220kV Substation Project;

¢ Detail Feasibility Study of Jhurjhure 132 kV
Transmission Line and Substation Project;

Hydroelectric Project

¢ Study of Problematic Tower along Gonger -
Khimti 220 kV Transmission Line Project;

० Transmission Line Route Optimization of
Ghorahi - Madichaur 132 kV Project;

"न Route Alignment Detail Survey of Chobhar -
Patan - Chapagaon 132 kV DC (underground)
Transmission Line Project;

¢ Detailed Feasibility Study of Chandrapur

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- Sukdev Chowk 132 kV Transmission Line
Project;

* Preparation of Design, Cost estimates and
Specification for Flood Protection Wall of
400 kV Inaruwa Substation Project;

¢ Preparation of Detailed Design, Drawings,
Cost Estimate and Bidding Documents for
Power Evacuation of Upper Sanjen Project
to Chilime Power Plant;

¢ Design Review and Finalization of Design
of Surge Pond/Shaft of Sunkoshi Marin
Diversion Multipurpose Project; and

* Transmission Line Study of Upper Modi
Hydroelectric Project (UMHEP).

Under Study Projects

" The contract agreement was signed
in March 2022 between NEC and Modi
Jalvidhyut Company Limited. The scopes
of the services under this contract are to
provide the consulting services for update
the project cost, review and finalize bidding
documents, assist the client for selection
of Contractor for the execution of projects,
construction supervision and _ contract

administration for Upper Modi Hydropower

A Hydropower Project and Upper Modi

Hydropower Project. The review and update

of the project cost and bidding documents

is in the final stage.

Contract Agreement between NEC and Modi_

Jalvidhyut Company Ltd.

" The contract agreement was signed in
December 2020 between NEC and Jagdulla

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Hydropower Company Limited to conduct
the detailed feasibility and engineering
study including preparation of bidding
documents of Jagdulla A Hydroelectric
Project. The project work is scheduled to be
completed in December 2022.

¢ The contract agreement was signed in Feb.
2019 between NEC and Vidhyut Utpadan
Company Limited (VUCL) to conduct the
detailed feasibility and engineering study
including preparation of bidding documents
of the Mugu Karnali Storage Hydroelectric
Project. The project work is scheduled to be
completed by June 2023.

¢ Study and recommendations for protection
measures at the Camp area of Rasuwagadhi
Hydroelectric Project (RGHEP) is underway.

The environmental study projects include:

* Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
Study of Phukot Karnali, Kimathanka Arun,
Betan Karnali and Jagadulla Hydroelectric
Projects;

"- EIA Study of Ratmate - Rasuwagadhi -
Kerung 400kV Transmission Line Project;
and

Studies of

Distribution System Upgrade and Expansion

Project (DSUEP).

० Environmental and_ Social

The transmission line projects include:

¢« Hetauda - Dhalkebar - Inaruwa 400 kV
Transmission Line and 220/132 kV Substation
Projects;

¢ Design check and Construction Supervision
of 400 kV Hetauda and Inaruwa Substations;

¢ Detail design and Environmental Study of
Kimathanka Arun - Arun Hub 400kV Double
Circuit Transmission Line Project;

* Site Supervision Works of Chilime Trishuli
220 kV Transmission Line Project; and

of Conductor

Stringing Charts and supervision Works of

०" Design and Preparation

Hetauda - Bharatpur 220 kV Transmission
Line Project.

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The contract agreement was signed between
NEC and 25MWp Grid Tied Solar Project, NEA
in October 2019. The main objective of the
consulting services is to carry out design
and documents review, supporting contract
management and construction supervision.
The project construction activity at site is being
continued and expected to be completed by
December 2022.

In addition, NEC has been
construction supervision of Rehabilitation and
Modernization of Trishuli HEP- 24 MW and
Rehabilitation and Modernization of Gandak
HEP - 15 MW and Detailed Feasibility Study of

Rehabilitation of Tinau HEP-IOOOKW.

carrying out

Tamakoshi Jalvidhyut Company
Limited

Tamakoshi Jalvidhyut Company Limited has
been registered on Company Registration
Office for development of Tamakoshi V HEP ina

company model.

Tamakoshi V Hydroelectric Project with an
installed capacity of 99.8 MW is a cascade
development of Upper Tamakoshi Hydroelectric
project (UTHEP) with tandem operation. The
project, being a cascade development to
UTHEP, does not require separate headwork.
It takes necessary design discharge from the
tailrace of the UTHEP through an underground
inter-connection arrangement and conveys to
headrace tunnel of the project. An underground
powerhouse Is proposed at Suri Dovan.

The Detailed Engineering Design and Tender
Document Preparation work for the project has
been completed by the Consultant- Tractebel
Engineering GmbH (Formerly Lahmeyer
International GmbH), and has submitted Final
Detail Design Report and Tender Documents.
Bids for Contract-1 Civil and Hydro mechanical

Equipment works have been invited.

In order to finalize the financing for the

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construction of Tamakoshi V HEP, discussions
have been made with different financing
institutions. A tripartite MoU agreement has
been signed between Nepal Electricity Authority,
Tamakoshi Jalvidhyut Company Limited and
Employee Provident Fund (EPF) on 25 July, 2021
for financing the project. Currently, the project
is being conceptualized to be developed in debt
equity ratio of 70:30. As per the requirement
of EPF, the project appraisal and due diligence
audit report have been submitted by the
Independent National Consulting Firm.

The discussions are underway between NEA,
TKJVC and EPF for conclusion loan agreement
for financing of the project.

Upper Arun Hydroelectric

Limited

As per the Government of Nepal (GON)'s
decision of 21 September 2018, Upper Arun
Hydroelectric Limited (UAHEL) was established
as a subsidiary company of NEA to develop
Upper Arun Hydroelectric Project having an
installed capacity of 1,061 MW. UAHEL has
been granted the Survey License of Upper Arun
Hydroelectric Project along with Ikhuwa Khola
Hydropower Project (IKHPP, 30MW). In addition,
UAHEL has acquired the Survey Licenses for two
transmission lines to evacuated power from
UAHEP (400 KV DC) and IKHPP (132 KV) up to
Sub-station at Haitar.

The GON and the World Bank (WB) entered

into a financial agreement under Power
Sector Reform and Sustainable Development
Hydropower Projects (PSRSHDP) for the study
of UAHEP & IKHPP to prepare the projects for

early implementation.

Upper Arun Hydroelectric Project is a Peaking
Run of River (PROR) located in the district
of Sankhuawasabha about 40 km north of
Khandbari, (the district headquarter) and due
east of Kathmandu. UAHEP is one of five cascade
HEPs planned on Arun River, a tributary of the

Saptakoshi River, which originates in Tibet, China
and enters Nepal from Kimathanka at the Nepal-
China border. The Consultant [CSPDR (China)-
Sinotech (Taiwan) JV] for Detailed Engineering
Design and Preparation of Bidding Document of
UAHEP has submitted the Updated Feasibility
Study Report (UFSR) on 19 May, 2021.The UFSR
of UAHEP has been accepted by NEA after the
approval by the Dam Safety Panel of Experts
(DSPOE).

The project consists of 100 m high dam, 8.4
km long headrace tunnel, sediment bypass
tunnel, 20 m diameter surge tank, 484 m high
and 7.3 m diameter pressure drop shaft, 39 m
long penstock before bifurcation leading to 6
individual penstocks to feed 6 units of Pelton
turbines in an underground powerhouse of size
230.05m x 25.7m x 59.43 m. The power from
UAHEP will be evacuated to the national grid by
the construction of 5.79 km long 400 KV double
circuit transmission line to the substation
located at Haitar, Sankhuwasabha.

The total annual eenergy generation will be 4,512
GWh and the total static project cost (CAPEX)
has been estimated to be 1,377.31 MUSD. The
cost per kW of the project is 1,324USD, whereas
the levellized cost of energy is 3.9 USD/KWh.

The following is the present status of the main
activities of the project:

¢ The Expression of Interest (EOI) has been
called for the procurement of Engineer
for tender design, bidding document
preparation, construction supervision &
post construction services for Upper Arun
HEP. The evaluation of submitted EOI is
ongoing. The Engineer will be expected to
be on board by January 2023.
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Engineering Co. Ltd., Korea & Nepal consult

¢ The Consultant,

(P) Ltd. in association Total Management
Services Pvt. Ltd. for assignment of "Detailed
Document

Engineering Design, Tender

Preparation and Construction Supervision

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and Contract Management of Access Road
Construction for UAHEP" has submitted
the Final Design Report and _ Bidding
Document. A Tender has been called for
the "Construction of Access Road for Upper
Arun Hydroelectric Project" on 23 May 2022.
The pre-bid meeting was held in the project
office on June 22, 2022. The access road
Contractor will be on site by February 2023
and the access road for the project will be
completed by November 2025.

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Site Visit by the Minister and World Bank Team and

Public Hearing

For Environmental study of the Project,
three consultants namely, Environment and
Social Studies Department (ESSD) of NEA,
Environmental Resources Management
(ERM, USA) and NEFIN (Nepal Federation of
Indigenous Nationalities) are being involved.
ERM Inc., USA was assigned the task of ESIA,
ClA and SPS work of hydropower component.
The environmental and social studies of the
project are being carried out complying with

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the WB and EIB requirements including Free
Prior Informed Consent (FPIC) of the local
indigenous community. The ES Consultant
has submitted all the reports, which are
being reviewed by the NEA/WB/ESPOE. EIA
of the project submitted to Department of
Electricity Development (DoED) recently.

० TheNEFINhassubmitted their 4" deliverable
namely FPIC IPP Consultations and Consent
Decision Preparation Report and has been
approved by Panel and World-Bank. FPIC
process is on the final stage.

* Soil, Rock and Concrete Laboratory (SRCL)
has been assigne for the responsibility of the
geotechnical investigation work including
borehole drilling. The total drilling depth of
1,550 m has been completed till date. The
remaining 4,125 m borehole drilling and
all geotechnical investigation works are
expected to be completed by November
2022.

"न" The notice has been published for land
acquisition for the project and the
Compensation Determination Committee
(CDC) has begun the process with the
formation of Sub-committee. The process
for tree cutting permission has also been
initiated. The land acquisition and tree
cutting permission (forest clearance) for
Access Road are expected to complete by
December 2022.

* The main civil works of the project is planned
to start in November, 2024 and the project is
expected to commission by the end of 2030.

The Project is expected to be funded through a
debt-to-equity ratio of 70:30. The debt portion
will be provided by Multilateral Development
banks (MDB), Development Finance Institutions
(DFl) and domestic lenders (DL). The World
Bank, as requested to lead the Consortium
of International Lenders, is keen on financing
the project. Numbers of International Lenders'
conferences have been organized on the
leadership of Ministry of Finance and the

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World Bank to arrange the financing for the
project. The equity portion will be raised
from NEA, the general public, employees of
qualifying institutions, and other participating
institutions. HIDCL is leading the Consortium
of domestic financiers for debt financing of
the project. Accordingly, UAHEL is expected to
sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the
Consortium very soon.

The project is also a candidate for the GoN's
flagship program, "Nepal ko Paani, Janta ko
Lagaani Program", which is intended to ensure
the participation of all citizens of Nepal in the
development of hydropower.

Modi Jalvidyut Company Limited

Modi Jalvidyut Company Limited (MJCL) is
a subsidiary company of Nepal Electricity
Authority established to develop two projects,
Upper Modi A Hydroelectric Project (UMAHEP)
of 42MW and Upper Modi Hydroelectric Project
(UMHEP) of 18.2 MW. MJCL is carrying out all
the project activities for both projects since
September 2021. Both projects are located
approximately 250 km west of Kathmandu on
Modi Khola at Annapurna Rural Municipality of
Kaski District, Gandaki Province of Nepal.

Detailed Engineering Design Reports and
Bidding Documents of Civil, Hydro-Mechanical,
Electromechanical and Transmission line were
prepared by the International Consultant, AF-
Consult Switzerland Limited in September 2020.
Generation license for UMAHEP and UMHEP have
been acquired from Department of Electricity
Development. Similarly, Environmental Impact
Assessment (EIA) of UMAHEP and supplementary
EIA report for UMHEP have been approved from
Ministry of Forest and Environment. The IEE
study of transmission line is still in progress and

is expected to be approved within this year.

The total private land to be acquired for UMAHEP
and UMHEP is about 196 Ropani and 57 Ropani
respectively. Official procedure required for the

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acquisition of private land for both projects
has been completed and the distribution of
compensation is at the final stage except for the
transmission line. Likewise, for the permission
to utilize government land and cutting of forest
tree, verification from ACAP was completed and
the request for approval has been sent to the
Ministry.

Upper Modi A Headworks Area and Under

Construction Camp Facilities

Camp Facilities Construction Works at Syaulli
Bazar, Ghandruk Kaski for both projects are
under construction stage and till now about 27
% of the physical progress has been achieved.
The camp construction work is expected to be
completed within this FY.

MJCL has signed an MoU on Grid Connection
Agreement with NEA in April 2022 and Draft
Power Purchase Agreement with Power Trade
Department, NEA in May, 2022 for UMAHEP.
According to this agreement, the total annual
average energy generation of UMAHEP is 243.58
GWh. Similarly, the PPA of UMHEP is with an
average annual energy of 106.14 GWh is still on
the process.

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As apart of financial closure for the construction,
operation and maintenance of UMAHEP, a
Term Sheet for Facilities Agreement has been
signed with NMB Bank Limited as lead bank and
Hydroelectricity Investment and Development
Company Limited (HIDCL) in April, 2022.

Uttarganga Power Company Limited

Uttarganga Power Company Limited (UGPCL),
established on 30 March 2017 as a subsidiary
company of NEA, has undertaken study of
Uttarganga Storage Hydroelectric Project.
The project site is located about 400 km west
of Kathmandu in Baglung district of Gandaki
Province. The dam site is located at Gaba
village in Uttarganga River. The surge shaft
and powerhouse-1 are located at Halechaur
and powerhouse-2 is located at Samja Kharka.
The project site is accessible from the Baglung
- Burtibang road. The access road to the
powerhouse site is a part of the Puspalal Mid-
hill Highway between Burtibang and Rukum.
The dam site is accessible through a 48 km
fair weather road from Burtibang Bazar, part
of which lies on the Saljhandi-Dhorpatan road.
However, upgrading and realignment of certain

parts is required for the project construction.

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Geotechnical Investigation at Powerhouse site and
High Level Site Visit led by the Minister

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Major components of the project are 200 m
high rockfill dam, sloping type intake, 8.51 km
long headrace tunnel, circular restricted orifice
type surge shaft, 5.2 m diameter penstock
pipe, etc. The tailrace cum construction adit of
powerhouse-1 has a length of 408 m, whereas
powerhouse-2 tailrace has a length of 2,334 m.
Both powerhouses 1 and 2 are underground
consisting of four units of vertical shaft Pelton
turbines. The installed capacity of powerhouses
1 and 2 are 417 MW and 404 MW respectively.
Tandem control arrangement is conceptualized
between powerhouses 1 and 2 during its
operation. A 65 km long 400 kV double circuit
transmission line is proposed to evacuate the
power to the proposed Uttarganga Hub in
Rukum.

In FY 2021/22, the overall progress status is
listed below:

" The contract agreement was signed with
1910 Ghodss
Company, Iran as international consultant

Consulting Engineering

for review of feasibility study report,
preparation of detailed engineering design
and bidding documents.

¢ The final report of Environmental Impact
Assessment (EIA) is under review for approval
at Ministry of Forest and Environment, GON.

¢ Soil, Rock and Concrete Laboratory (SRCL), as
a Consultant for geological and geotechnical
investigation, has completed core drilling of
330 m depth at the proposed powerhouse
site.

¢ The geological mapping, geophysical survey
and construction material survey are being
carried out at the project site by SRCL under
geotechnical investigation works phase III.

¢ The readings of the staff gauge height are
being taken throughout the year at the dam
site and tailrace site of the project.

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CENTRAL ACTIVITIES

Internal Audit Department

he Internal Audit Department (IAD) is an
T indepenctent organizational unit that is
accountable directly to the NEA Board and is
functionally and organizationally distinct from
the NEA's other units. It has a role to provide
independent assurance that organization's risk
management, governance and internal control
processes are operating effectively. The purpose,
authority and responsibility of the internal audit
activity is formally defined by the NEA'ss Financial
Administrative Bye laws, 2073 and Internal Audit
Guidelines. Guided by the Audit Committee and
headed by the Director, IAD is responsible for
planning, executing, monitoring & evaluation
of audit as per the organizational guidelines as
well as Nepal Auditing Standards.

Role of the internal Audit

Internal auditing is an impartial assurance and
advisory activity designed to add value and
improve the organizations performance. It
helps the organization to achieve its goals by
systematically and methodically assessing and
improving the performance of risk management,
control and

procedures organizational

Managemen t.

Limitations of Internal Audit

Internal control systems, no matter how well

designed and operated, are affected by inherent
limitations. These include the possibility of
poor judgment in decision-making, human
error, control processes being deliberately
circumvented by employees and_ others,
management overriding controls and the

occurrence of unforeseeable circumstances.

Audit Committee
-Audit
Committee, headed by a member of the NEA

NEA has formed a three member
Board and two experts each from finance and
energy sector. The roles, composition and
necessary powers and responsibilities of the
Audit Committee are set out by the Board in
NEAs Financial Administrative Byelaws. The
roles of the audit committee are:

¢ Facilitating communication between the
Board of Directors and the internal and
external auditors;

¢ Facilitating the maintenance of the
independence of the external auditor;
¢ Providing a structured reporting line

for internal audit and facilitating the
independence of the internal auditor; and

न" Monitoring the financial reporting process
and effectiveness of the company's system
of internal check, internal audit and risk
management

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Technical Audit °

Management Audit

Risk Management Audit

Verification of the effectiveness and efficiency of internal control
over the financial reporting process.

Review of the internal processess, compliance with applicable laws,
accounting standards, rules and regulations, organizational policies,
propriety audit.

Audit of technical norms and standards, energy balance, preventive
as well as breakdown maintenance, condition monitoring and
electricity loss as per the guidelines available.

Review of implementation of managerial plans, policies, procedures,
and targets, procurement management, organizational structure,
job analysis program, accountability and monitoring & evaluation.

Review of internal control with risk management point of view.

To evaluate whether there is a Risk Management Framework in place
which can enable the risk management process to be carried out
and developed in a comprehensive manner, whereby all significant
risks are identified, evaluated, controlled, monitored and reported in
accordance with best practice.

The department performs the aforesaid audits
on quarterly, half yearly and annual basis and
reports to the Audit Committee and Managing

Director of NEA. The audit committee holds
regular meeting and interactions with the

Department for providing directions on matters
related to audit.

Audit Coverage
Financial Audit Technical Audit
ey 2021/22 FY 2021/22 ey 2021/22 FY 2021/22 FY 2021/22
FY 2021/22। Quarterly &। FY 2021/22। Quarterly & 2021/22 Quarterly &
Half Yearly Half Yearly Half Yearly
Central Office - 2 - - - -
DCS Directorate 118 105 23 38 41 58
Transmission Directorate 7 1 4 1 1
Generation Directorate 16 1 2 5 4 6
Engineering Service Directorate 6 - - - 1
NEA Projects 16 - - - 1
Total 163 119 29 44 46 71

Capacity Building & Resource Strengthening

Service of 7 Chartered Accountants (on
contract basis) for improving quality of
audit, professional ethics and standards
among the auditors.

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¢ Planning for conducting training on
M-Power (Revenue) software IAD members

to enhance their performance.

¢ Implementation of Database Management

System from this fiscal year for standardized,
consistent system of handling audit report,
document security & confidentiality and
easy access of data.
« Planning for formulation and
implementation of Risk Based Audit Manual
for conducting audit by identification of

risky areas.

Way Forward

Apart from the existing roles, the Department
has planned to bring innovative efforts to
revamp the internal audit function to contribute
within and outside the Department.

* Periodiccertification of Financial Statements
and Financial Indicators for publication/
report to Stakeholders;

¢ Increase number of trained and capable
resources through continuous training and
development activities;

० Maintain a system of stepwise review
of Audit Documentation and Report of
each and every audit team. Report will be
forwarded only if the audit documentation
and report thereon is within the Standard
set;

न" Conduct special assignment to resolve long
pending issues and risky areas identified;

०" Maintenance of audit documentation and
audit reports in Database Management
System for easy access of reports and
management response by departments and
reported units; and

¢ Preparation of directorate wise consolidated
concise internal audit reports;

Major Improvement Required

The Department is continuously making efforts
in enhancing the level of economy, efficiency
and effectiveness of the audit work performed.
However, following are the major improvements
required in Internal Audit Department:

" The Department should be provided with
adequate skilled and competent manpower.

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¢ Efforts shall be made for retention and
development of staffs.

"- Adequate training programs should be
conducted to refine the knowledge of the
auditors.

¢ The organization should introduce a system
of providing incentive, as a motivational
factor, to attract and retain good auditors
thereby increasing the effectiveness of
internal audit of NEA.

NEA Board Matters

It is the body, which functions in policy making
for the organization. The Honorable Minister
of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Ms.
Pampha Bhusal has been presiding the NEA
Board since 21 July 2021. Mr. Sushil Chandra
Tiwari, Secretary, Ministry of Energy, Water
Resource and Irrigation has been representing
as an officio member in the NEA Board since
18 May 2022. Mr. Devendra Karki was an officio
member. Similarly, Mr. Krishna Hari Pushkar,
Secretary (Revenue), Ministry of Finance is
representing as an officio member in the NEA
Board from 27 October 2021 following the
retirement of an ex-officio member Mr. Ram
Sharan Pudasaini.

Mr. Kul Man Ghising has been representing as a
member secretary in the Board since 12 August
2021. Earlier Hitendra Dev Shakya represented
as ex-officio member secretary in the board.
The rests of the board of directors remain
unchanged. Mr. Vishwo Prakash Gautam, Mr.
Rajendra Bahadur Chhetri, Mr. Bhakta Bahadur
Pun and Mr. Kapil Acharya are the other board
members.

A total of 40 board meetings were held in FY
2021/22.

Energy Efficiency & Loss Reduction
Department

Energy Efficiency and Loss Reduction

Department aims to carry out various activities
in order to enhance the supply side and demand

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side efficiency of electricity distribution system.
The Department also performs various activities
for data collection, analysis and reduction
of technical and non-technical losses. The
Department performs its activities through two

divisions.

Energy Efficiency Division
Capacitor Bank Installation

distribution

improvement

For reactive compensation in
system and power factor
using shunt capacitors, the Department has
awarded a contract for 339 Nos. of Automatic
Power Factor Correction (APFC) Panel Boards.
Distribution transformers of 200 kVA and
higher ratings with low power factor shall be
selected throughout the country for installation
of APFC. The microprocessor based pf controller
technology used in this APFC project enables
sensing the existing power factor and automatic
switching of capacitor units to meet the target
power factor thereby preventing the leading pf
status. Technical data like transformer loading
in kVA, reactive power in kVAR, power factor,
total harmonic distortion, information about
the number of steps of switched capacitors
will be reported in real time to a central server
using 3G/4G network. Status of power factor
improvement in all the installed locations can
be viewed in real time from anywhere using loT
technology. To mitigate the effect of dominant
3™ harmonics, 14% detuned reactors have also
been used in series with the capacitors to build
a compact modular APFC for easy installation by
the side of distribution transformers.

Installation of a total of 339 Nos. of APFC panels
at Biratnagar, Birgunj, Butwal, Bhairahawa,
Nepalgunj, Bharatpur, Janakpur, Itahari, Hetauda,
Kalaiya, Dharan, Birtamod and Rangeli have
already been completed and charged. The data
from those APFC panels have been continuously
monitored from the central server.

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APFC and_ Distribution Panel Boards
manufactured by Schneider Electric Co. Ltd,
India have been performing quite well as per the
expectation. The data related to transformer
loading, capacitor switching, kKVAR requirement,
compensated kVAR, power factor and other
required parameters can be monitored via
Schneider's Cloud Service made freely available

for one year post installation.

The Department has also been preparing bid
documents for supply/installation of 11 kV
APFC at 33/11 kV Distribution Substations for
reactive power compensation and power factor
improvement in FY 2022/23.

Smart Street Light

Smart street light project at Lalitpur (Phase-l)
has been already completed and the lights have
been operating successfully. With the success
of Smart Street Light Project in Lalitpur, several
other municipalities have shown interest in
collaborating with NEA, and correspondingly
smart street light implementation works
have been going on with joint funding of NEA
and municipalities. NEA management has
established a separate unit viz National Street
Light Promotion Project under the Department.
This project has now been conducting smart
street light projects at Bharatpur, Kanakai,
Bhimeshwar, Bhimdatta, Pokhara,
(Phase-Il), Budhanilkantha, Phidim,

Mahalaxmi, Siddharthanagar and Dhangadhi.

Belaka,
Lalitpur

Smart technology used in these projects
enable facilities listed herein but not limited
to automatic switch-on of lights after sunset,
auto switch-off after sunrise, full intensity of
light at peak hours, dimming as required of the
light luminaires at night, software billing, data
storing, controlling and monitoring of individual
or group of lights from central server.

Smart Street Lighting in Lalitpur

High Mast Lighting System in Bharapur

On the request of several other municipalities,
the project has been preparing documents
for supply/installation of smart street lights
accordingly.

Battery Energy Storage System

The Department is planning to implement
Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) of।MW/1
MWh capacity in the grid connected and off-grid
system one each on pilot basis. Depending upon
the success of the pilot project and its impact
on NEAss transmission/distribution system, the
energy storage system shall be later replicated
for extensive use in NEA's system. Currently, the
pre-feasibility study and technical analysis has
been conducting in the department.

Central Data Storage and Online Monitoring
System

The Department has initiated the development

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of central storage of substation technical data
and online data monitoring system. Actually, it
is the web based data storage, processing and
presenting tool which is aimed to replace the
traditional practice of manual data keeping at
substations by digital data system. The web
based program can analyze and present these
data by means of user friendly tools like graph,
chart etc. These real time data continuously
updated by substation personnel will save in
central server of NEA. It will be useful for having
an idea of power inflow and outflow, power
loss, load profile, peak load of the feeders,
substations etc. It will also help for future
planning of distribution system expansion.

The Department has successfully completed
the server installation at IT Department and
software installation and testing of online data
keeping and operation of data monitoring
system have been successfully implemented at
25 substations outside Kathmandu Valley this
year.

EV Charging Station

05 NEA, Management
Directorate, has already been working for

through — Project
installation of EV Charging Stations based
on DC Fast Charging Technology at 51 prime
locations throughout the country, the step
forward in this direction would be to facilitate
the public individual or company interested to
establish charging station on their own all over
the country.

Energy Efficiency and Loss _ Reduction
Department has taken initiative in this regard
to facilitate private and other public sectors for
installation of EV Charging Stations. As stated
in the Electricity Distribution Bye Law-2078,
until other arrangements, this Department is
monitoring the technical compliance of the
proposed private-owned/ third party-owned
EV chargers prior to the installation & grid
connection of chargers. This Department has

been assessing technical feasibility of the EV

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chargers and after monitoring and verifying
the technical specification of chargers, a
recommendation to the corresponding
distribution centre is provided for ensuring
the required power availability for charger

installation and operation.

Also, the Department has been studying and
collecting the data of existing electric vehicles
and charging stations in Nepal for the demand
side management purpose.

Green Hydrogen

A MOU has been signed between Global Green
Growth Institute (GGGI) & NEA to implement
mutually agreed technical activities for Green
Hydrogen, ammonia & fertilizer production,
and, in addition mobilize investment into this
new sector in Nepal. The Department has been
leading on behalf of NEA to collaborate with
GGGI and develop preliminary assessment of
green hydrogen & ammonia production in Nepal
and further develop the national roadmap in
this sector.

Energy Efficiency Policies & Awareness

The Department has been actively participating,
supporting, other

government organization, NGO & INGOs in

and collaborating with

developing & implementing Energy Efficiency
Policies and programs for the government.

Loss Reduction Division

Electricity Loss Control Division has been
established under Energy Efficiency and Loss
Reduction Department. The division, led by a
manager is entrusted with the responsibility
of controlling electricity loss. It is conducting
activities like random as well 95 planned
inspection of energy meters and field raid
concerned

operations coordinating with

distribution centers.

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Electricity Supply without Energy Meter at.

Melamchi_

The Division also conducts the inspection of

Energy Meters, CT, PT in various Substations.

The Division is dedicated towards supporting
additional revenue generation by controlling
electricity  pilferage, demand

leakage, CT/PT outage, loss due to oversize

tempering,

of Transformer in LT consumption, wrong MF
calculation, energy meter connection as well as
reverse energy.

Electricity Theft found in Nuwakot.

In FY 2021/22, the division had set target to
inspect 260 consumers with TOD meters
including community consumers and 1000
meters with single and 3९, and whole current
and digital meters installed under different
provincial Offices.

Besides the annual target, the Division has also
conducted loss reduction activities directed by
the Managing Director as and when required.

CENTRAL ACTIVITIES

Inspection in Madhesh Province

In FY 2021/22, the Division has been able to
conduct inspection of 138 numbers of TOD
meters, which is 103 numbers more than the
inspection carried out in FY 2020/21. Similarly,
the Division has inspected 487 numbers of
single phase and 3@ electromechanical/digital
meters in FY 2021/22 which is 43.23 % more
than in FY 2020/21. Meter inspection during FY
2021/22 is as follows:

Amount

Collected/
Billed NRs.

No. of 10
and 39
Meters

Nos. of DCS TOD

Meters

Visited

487 138 15,71,048.73

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dministration Directorate is responsible

for overall planning, organizing, directing,
monitoring and evaluation of policies related
to human resource management, recruitment
management and _= general administrative
and legal functions. This Directorate is also
accountable for circulating and implementing
of the decision of NEA board and Managing
Director as well as coordination of different
directorate activities. It also works asa focal point
to the oversight agencies and other government
agencies in relation to administrative activities
of NEA. This Directorate is supported by
four Departments namely Human Resource
Department, Legal Department, Recruitment

Department and General Services Department.

Human Resource Department

Human Resource Department is responsible for
planning, organizing, directing and controlling
of policies related to human_ resource
management which consists of job analysis,
placement, transfer, training and development,
staff welfare, disciplinary actions etc.

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During the year under review, the following
major activities has been completed:

¢ Every employee's profile and service log has
been digitized in HRIS System;

¢ Transfer management module has included
in HRIS and will go under implementation
within FY 2022/23,

¢« "Nepal Electricity Authority, Employee
Term and Condition Bylaws 2075" has been
amended its eight edition;

« "Centralized e-Attendance" has successfully
tested and deployed from corporate office.
Gradually, it will be extended in provincial
and branch offices; and

¢ Organization and Management Study (O&M)
has approved by BOD of NEA and endorsed
to line agencies for necessary consent.

Personnel Administration Division

A complete Human Resource Information
System has been launched and in the process of
implementation, that will enhance the reliability
of personnel records and service log of each

staff of NEA.

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The status of employed human resource till the end of FY 2021/022 is given in the Table below.

Managing Director

DMD (Level-12) N ०0 no। 9
Technical 1258
Officer Level (Level Non-tech 593
6-11)
Total 1851
Technical 5992
Assistant (Level Non-tech 3321
Total 9313
Grand Total 11173

The total numbers of approved position in NEA
stands at 11,310, whereas working staff by the
end of FY 2021/022 remained 8,404. The vacant
positions are in the process of recruitment
via Public Service Commission. During the
year 369 employees
got retirement, comprising of compulsory

under review, total

Approved Position

Level Service
Regular Total
1 0 1

0

113
23
136

136

Existing situation

Periodical/
Permanent थ
Daily wages
1 0 1
9 9 0 9
1371 1187 0 1187
616 944 550
1987 1731 6 1737
5992 4250 72 4322
3321 2413 54 2467
9313 6663 126 6789
11310 8404 132 8536

retirement of 244, voluntary retirements of 83,
resignation of 10, whereas 27 employees have
deceased during their service period.

Central Personnel Administration Section has
accomplished the following human resource
activities in FY 2021/022:

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1. Regular Transfer, deputation in NEA projects & NEA Subsidiary Companies 932
2. Promotion & Placement 1,180
3. Special Promotion 89
4. Appointment of Daily Wage Employees 09

During the year under review, five employees
were suspended, one employees was dismissed
the

terminated from the service, 11 employees were

from service, four employees were
resumed for suspension and 2 employees were

resumed from dismissal.

Similarly, complaints received from government
agencies like Criminal Investigation Abuse of
Authority (CIAA), National Vigilance Center
and Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and
Irrigation and NEA are being addressed.

Among a total 199 complaints received from
CIAA, 99 were resolved and 20 are in still in
process. Similarly among 8 complaints of
National Vigilance Center, 4 complaints were

resolved and remaining 4 complaints are still
in process. Also among 21 total number of
complaints received from the Ministry of Energy,
Water Resources and Irrigation, 15 were resolved
and 6 are in process. Lastly, among a total of 21
complaints within NEA, 15 were resolved and 6
are still in process.

Employee Welfare Division

Employee Welfare Division under Human
Resource Department has provided facilities
in the form of Grant, Medical Insurance, Group
Endowment Life Insurance and Soft Loan to
the employees in accordance to NEA rules and

regulations.

Under the Grant, a total amount of NRs.

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3,15,90,000 has been provided to 1,460
employees different The
medical insurance covering facilities under

under headings.

accidental and medical treatments were

provided to 1,217 employees with a total amount
of Rs 5,64,44,607. A payment of Rs. 45,30,11,233

was made to 480 employees under Group
Endowment Life Insurance. NEA also made a
payment of Rs. 62,34,08,858 for renewal of life
insurance of 6,524 employees. Similarly, the
total amount of Rs.77,73,30,000 was provided
under soft loan in the past year.

Human Resource Planning and Development Section

Human Resource Planning and Development Section has completed the following works in FY

2021/2022:

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1 Review of Organization and Management (O&M)
Survey

2 Nomination for Post Graduates Study in NEA
Scholarship Quota

3 Pre-approval for Self-Financing Study
4 Leave Granted for Study in NEA Quota
5 Leave Granted for Study in Self Finance

6 Nomination for Post Graduates Study for Nepal
Government Quota

7 Nomination for Factory Acceptance Test,
Inspection, Pre-Dispatch Witness, Training,
Conference, Seminar in aboard

8 Review on Temporary Positions of NEA Projects

9 Nomination of Intern (OJT) Students from various
academic institutions

10 Nomination of Intern to individual Students

General Service Department

General Service Department (GSD) is responsible
for vehicle management, logistic support and
security management activities, record keeping,
safeguarding of related documents and provides
necessary support to concerned offices. It also
manages the land of NEA against encroachment

Reviewed report of Organization and Management (O&M) Survey
has been approved by NEA board and forward to the line ministry.

8 (Electrical-4, Civil-2, Mechanical-1, Management-1)

10
0
10 (Phd-4, Masters-4, Bachelor-2)

8)

2 Employees for Training (India)
2 Employee for factory Inspection (China)
1,533 positions for 113 projects

1,187

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and misuse. The department is also responsible
for events management, publishing regular
magazine "Vidyut", public relation and public
grievance handling.

Inthe year underreview, the following grievances/
complaints were lodged and resolved:

. Total Nos. of
SN Sources of Grievances Complains Settled Remarks
Hotline Number (1150) and
1 CRM (Consumer relationship 13,579 13,160 419 grievances are in progress.
management system)
7 Hello Sarkar 525 492 33 grievances were sent to concerned office for

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Sources of Grievances।

Complains

Social Media (Facebook Page,

3 Twitter) 930

4 Email 58

5 Complain Box 6
Total 14,698

Stakeholders can submit their complaints and
give suggestions through the social media https://
www.facebook.com/nepalelectricityauthority

and —https://www.twitter.com/hello nea 300

through hotline number 1150 for necessary action.

NEA has 31,485-9-1-0.96 Ropani and 153-14-12-01
Bigaha land spread all over the country. Similarly,
NEA has 1,302 vehicles in service throughout the
country, of which 1,176 are in working condition.

Recruitment Department

Recruitment Department recruits and promotes
the employees. The major function of this
Department is to prepare and update syllabus,
vacancy announcement & application collection
as per Public Service Commissions schedule
and directions. The written exam is conducted
by Public Service Commission but the interview
and final result will be prepared and declared
by the Recruitment Department. Similarly, it
performs staff promotion as per the prevailing
employees service bylaws. During the year in
review period, 842 deserving candidates for
different level has recommended for permanent
services after completing the selection procedure,
547 candidates are on the process of selection.

Nos. of
Settled

Remarks

529 1 grievance was sent to concerned office for resolve.
58 All were resolved.
2 4 grievances were sent to concerned office for resolve.
14,241

Likewise, 1043 employees of different levels were
recommended for promotion to higher level.

Legal Department

Legal Department is responsible for legal
matters of NEA. It defends all legal cases of NEA
in different courts throughout the country and
abroad too. It provides legal advice/suggestion
to the concern offices of NEA. The Department
has started a separate software for archiving the
corresponding legal documents as well as cases
related to NEA in the form of digital format.

The Legal Department also involves in arbitration,
legal drafting, bid evaluation, investigation, case
study and negotiations. In the same year, the
Department provided 88 numbers of legal advices
to the different NEA offices. During the year, 266
number of cases were registered in different
courts for and against of NEA. The different
courts have finalized 66 number of cases. Out
of them, 62 verdicts were in favor of NEA and 4
cases were against the NEA and 6 cases are under
consideration for courts judgment. Most of the
legal cases filed by industrial consumers related
to dedicated feeder tariff has been settled by
different courts in favor of NEA.

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he Finance Directorate (FD), headed by
Tike Deputy Managing Director (DMD),
is responsible for NEA' overall financial and
accounting functions. Revenue administration,
accounting system

operation, budgetary

control, and treasury management are key
areas of responsibilities. Finance Directorate
is also responsible for financial planning,
control, and monitoring at the corporate level
of decision-making. It is supported by two
functional departments: Accounts Department
This

two separate

and Corporate Finance Department.
Directorate has undertaken
projects, namely Institutional Strengthening
Project and Physical Verification and Valuation

of Assets.

Operational Performance

The total available energy of 11,064 GWh in
FY 2021/22 includes NEA' own generation of
3,259 GWh, NEA subsidiaries generation of
1,976 GWh, IPP generation of 4,286 GWh and
import of 1,543 GWH from India. Out of the
total available energy, 8,823 GWh was utilized in
Nepal and 493 GWH was exported to India. The
total availability of energy has been increased
by 25% in comparison to total available energy
of 8,851 GWh in FY 2020/21. The percentage of
energy supplied by IPPs, NEA subsidiaries & NEA
own generations out of total available energy
has increased significantly from 68% to 86%

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this year. The increase in availability of IPP's, NEA
subsidiaries and NEA' generation contributed
to reduce weightage of import from 32% to 14%
in the year under review.

Number of Consumers

At the end of FY 2021/22, the total number of
consumer has reached to 4.77 million. NEA also
sells power in bulk and provides operational and
management support to various Community
Rural Electrification Entities (CREEs) operating
under the Community Rural Electrification
Program (CREP). The consumers of such CREEs
are not included in the above figures, which is
approximately 0.55 million.

The domestic consumers continued to account
for 92.73 % of total electricity consumers
in FY 2021/22, while the industrial including
commercial and other consumers accounted for
0.96% and 6.31%, respectively.

Revenue

NEA has kept an optimal level of reliable energy
supply, which has benefited its overall financial
performance. In FY 2021/22, NEA earned a gross
revenue of NRs. 88,016 million from electricity
sales. As NRs. 977 million has been provided
as rebate to consumers, who paid on time in
accordance with the electricity collection by-
laws, resulting in a net revenue of NRs. 87,120
million. In comparison to the previous year, the
net revenue has increased by 22%.

FINANCE DIRECTORATE

FISCAL YEAR 2021/22

Following table shows the comparison of the major category wise revenue.

FY 2021/22

Gross Revenue

(NRs. Million)

Domestic Sales 32,457
Non-Commercial 3,507
Commercial 9,125
Industrial 33,025
Other Sales 6,018
Export 3,884
Total 88,016

Other services and finance income amounted
to NRs.9,502 million and NRs.4,546 million,
respectively. NEA received NRs. 264 million in
dividends from NEA subsidiaries & associate
companies. NEA has invested in more than 25
subsidiaries & associate companies, of which
major companies are in the construction or
early stages of operation.

Cost of Sales

In FY 2021/22, NEA's total cost of sales increased
from NRs. 56,285 million to NRs. 64,255 million
as compared to the previous year. Sales costs
include generation, transmission, distribution,
power purchase, and royalty costs. A significant
increase in cost of sales was observed under
the heading of IPPs power purchase cost. NEA
recorded NRs. 19,025 million and NRs. 32,384
million in power purchase costs from IPPs in
2020/21 and 2021/22 respectively. Furthermore,
due to the availability of power within Nepal,
NEA was able to reduce power purchases from
import from NRs. 21,821 million to 15,466 million
in FY 2021/22 as compared to FY 2020/21.
Generation and transmission costs totaled NRs.
1,946 million and NRs. 2,174 million, respectively.
NEA increased its investment in strengthening
the country's distribution system, resulting in
an increase in distribution costs from NRs. 9,956
million to NRs. 10,709 million. Other costs of
sales include NRs. 1,576 million in royalty.

Weightage FY 2020/21 Weightage
(FY 2021/22) (NRs .Million) (FY 2020/21)
37% 28,280 39%

4% 2,907 4%
10% 7,412 10%
38% 28,578 39%

7% 4,859 7%

4% 316 -

100% 72,352 100%
Other Costs

The interest expense in FY 2021/22 has been
calculated to be NRs. 5,250 million, slightly higher
compared to NRs. 4,960 million in FY 2020/21.
Similarly, the depreciation & amortization
expenses on property, plant, and equipment
& intangible assets totaled NRs. 6,998 million
in FY 2021/22 against NRs. 6,326 million in FY
2020/21. Due to a significant appreciation of
the USD against Nepalese rupees, NEA recorded
a foreign exchange loss of NRs. 994 million in
FY2021/22 as compared to a foreign exchange
loss of NRs. 225 million in FY 2020/21. NEA has
provided provision of NRs. 2,750 million in FY
2021/22 for long-term employee liabilities such
as gratuity, pension, medical facilities, insurance,
and accumulated leave under the employees'
benefit plan scheme, compared to the actual
expenses of NRs. 2,730 million in FY 2020/21.

Profit & Loss

As compared to the previous FY 2020/21, NEA's
operating performance improved significantly.
The operating profit increased by 73% in FY
2021/22 to NRs. 18,327 (Provisional) million from
NRs. 10,591 million in FY 2020/21. The net profit
after tax has been substantially increased by
164% in FY 2021/22 to NRs. 16,089 million from
NRs. 6,099 million in FY 2020/21.

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FISCAL YEAR 2021/22

The following are the main reasons for the
increase in profit over the previous year.

० Increase in sales revenue by 23%, from
NRs. 70,859 million to NRs. 87,120 million.
Increases in the number of consumers
and energy consumption by 5% and 27%,
respectively, contributed to an increase in
sales revenue. Furthermore, the export on
sales has been increased by 3,568 million in
the year under review.

* Increase in NEA generation by 16.22%;

* Increase in other income by 21% from NRs.
7,881 million to NRs. 9,502 million;

+ Increase in finance income by 16% from NRs.
3,907 million to NRs. 4,546 million;

« Decrease in system loss by 1.80% from
17.18% to 15.38%; and

न" Effective cost control as compared to the

previous year.
Other Non-Current Assets

Property, Plant & Equipment (PPE), Capital
Work in Progress (CWIP), Investments, Loan
& Advances measured at amortized cost are
part of non-current assets. Property, plant,
and equipment (PPE) is the majority assets
of NEAs return-generating assets. At the end
of FY 2021/22, the net carrying amount of
PPE was NRs. 180,483 million. NEA completed
various distribution

system reinforcements,

rural electrification projects, substations,
transmission line, and distribution line projects
during the year, adding NRs. 21,895 million in

property, plant, and equipment.

NEA has invested significant resources in various
projects related to generation, transmission,
and distribution during the review period. In the
FY 2021/22, the total investment in capital works
in progress reached NRs. 159,728 million, with a
net addition of NRs. 19,244 million. Government
equity and loans, foreign loans and grants, and
NEA's internal fund were among the sources of
investment. However, due to the considerable
delay in project completion, financial returns on

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investments are not being materialized. Most of
the investment are in hydroelectricity projects,
transmission line and substation projects of
various voltage levels, and rural electrification
projects throughout the country.

In FY 2021/22, investments in subsidiaries,
associates, joint ventures, and _ others
totaled NRs. 37,709 million. NEA increased its
investment in subsidiaries and other companies
by NRs. 2,794 million during the FY. The fair
value increase in investments of NRs. 16,182
million as per NFRS till 2020/21 is also included
11 the investment of various Subsidiaries, Joint
Ventures, and Associates.

Current Assets

Inventories, trade receivables, prepaid advances
and deposits, short term loan to subsidiaries,
cash and cash equivalents, and current tax
assets are included under current assets. In FY
2021/22, the current assets account for 22% of
total assets.

The total dues by the end of FY 2021/22 is NRs.
37,372 million. Out of this, NRs. 22,541 million is
from industrial consumers (including the dues
of about NRs. 17,150 million on dedicated & trunk
line) and NRs. 5,182 million is from streetlight
consumer.

During the load shedding, energy consumption
by industrial consumers through dedicated and
trunk line was coined with premium tariff. When
some consumers denied to pay the tariff, the
court gave its verdict in favor of NEA. However,
bearing the demands of industrialists in mind,
Council of Ministries, GON formed a high-level
committee for the fact finding. The committee
has already submitted its report to the Council
of Ministries. The partly bill collection from such
dedicated and trunk line customer is about Rs.
17,150 million, which is denied by the customers
for the payment. Keeping in the mind of the
court verdict, NEA board has given relaxation
to pay on installment basis beginning from

16th July 2021. But most of such customers are
not showing their willingness to pay aforesaid
outstanding.

NEA has claimed Rs 4,580 Million to GON against
COVID subsidy provided by GON to domestic
consumers which is yet to be received.

Non-Current Liabilities

The total long-term borrowings from the
GON, the primary source of project financing,
increased to NRs. 201,283 million in FY 2021/22,
from NRs. 179,283 million in FY 2020/21. NEA
received a long-term loan of NRs. 6,000
million from GoN source to invest in various
projects. Similarly, donor agencies provided
approximately NRs. 16,000 million as long-term
loans and grants through direct payment to
consultants and contractors in accordance with
the GON budgetary program in FY 2021/22.

Current Liabilities & Provisions

Trade and other liabilities, as well as short-

term borrowings, are different types of
current liabilities. According to NFRS, the loan
repayment within the next 12 months has been
presented as short-term borrowing. Since NEA's
internal cash generation is used to construct
projects, all reflected short-term borrowings
have not been paid to GON in accordance with
the loan agreement. During FY 2021/22, the
current liabilities cover 20% of total liabilities.
NEA contributed NRs. 1,576 million in royalties
and NRs. 5,000 million in interest arrears on

long-term loans in FY 2021/22.

Equity

Equity comprises share capital, retained
earnings and other reserves. GON has provided
additional 7,595 million in current year as share
capital resulting the total share investment of
NRs. 169,033 million. NEA has reinvested the
retained earnings in various transmission and
distribution projects to enhance the overall
system. Hence, the dividend has not declared by

NEA till date.

FINANCE DIRECTORATE

FISCAL YEAR 2021/22

Donor's Commitment

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)
and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have
committed to provide NEA with a concessional
loan in the amount of USD 112.3 million and Euro
100 million, respectively, for the electrification
of Provinces 5, 6, and 7, for which a subsidiary
loan agreement (SLA) with GON has been signed.
ADB has also committed an additional USD 156
million for the automation and modernization
of the electricity grid, for which a subsidiary
loan agreement (SLA) with the government is
being negotiated.

Accounts and Audit

The
maintaining

Accounts Department oversees

accounts, preparing — financial

statements, conducting statutory audits,

settling irregularities, dealing with tax
authorities, and so on. The Large Taxpayer's
Office has completed the final income tax
assessment up to fiscal year 2016/17 and
started to assess for FY 2017/18. Since fiscal
year 1993/94, NEA expects to settle long-
pending audit qualifications totaling NRs.1.05
The NEA _ Board audit

qualifications on a regular basis and directs

million. reviews
management to settle by adhering to applicable
rules and procedures. The management is
resolving policy-related audit qualifications
through the implementation of a time-bound
action plan. The accounts department is
collaborating with auditors and management
to complete the audit within the time frame

specified.

NEA 15 preparing consolidated _ financial
statements based on NFRS beginning in fiscal
year 2018/19. The Office of the Auditor General
has appointed Fellow Chartered Accountants
Mr. Narayan Bajaj, Mr. Madhu Bir Pandey and
Mr. Prabin Dhoj Joshi to conduct statutory
audits for the fiscal year 2021/22. The auditors
are preparing to submit the audit planning

memorandum and begin the audit.

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FISCAL YEAR 2021/22

In FY 2021/22, NEA received an institutional
rating from ICRA Nepal Ltd and achieved an AA+
rating, indicating that NEA has a high ability to
meet its financial obligations on time.

The accounts department has started the
centralized payroll and pensions system from
beginning of FY 2022/23, for which separate
banks for payroll & pension payments have
been selected. From the middle of FY
2021/22,
been integrated with the accounting software

a vehicle management system has

to record all vehicle details and expenditures.
Furthermore, the inventory system was
centralized beginning in FY 2021/22 and is
scheduled to integrate with the accounting
system in FY 2022/23. NEA is continuously
working to improve its financial accounting and
management decision support systems.

Institutional Strengthening Project (ISP)

Information Technology (IT) is evolving in
every business sector and NEA is modernizing
its various operational activities to increase
efficiency. NEA is working to improve its financial
accounting and management decision support
systems. The primary goal of this project is
to acquire and implement at NEA ERP-based
Package 1: Integrated Financial Management
Information System (IFMIS) and Package 2:
(RMS). The
project is currently in the process of selecting

Revenue Management System

a Project Management Consultant (PMC) to
oversee IFMIS and RMS implementations. The
Asian Development Bank (ADB) is funding this
procurement through the project Electricity
Additional

Grid Modernization Project -

Financing.

Following the invitation of bid for "Supply
and Installation of RMS", 7 bidders submitted
bids. The technical bids are currently being
"IFMIS
Supply and Installation" has been finalized and

evaluated. The bid documents for

164। Nepal Electricity Authority

submitted to the ADB for approval. The EOI and
Terms of Reference (TOR) for the procurement
of PMC were published and 14 firms submitted
proposals. Four companies were shortlisted. The
RFP for the shortlisted firms has been finalized
and submitted to the ADB for review.

Assets Verification & Valuation Project

The World Bank-funded Asset Verification and
Valuation Project of Nepal Electricity Authority
(AVNEA) is a part of the Power Sector Reform
and Sustainable Hydropower Development
Project (PSRSHDP). The main objectives include
conducting physical verification of NEA assets
database/
register, valuation, recommending adjustments

and inventories, developing a
based on valuation and developing standard
operating procedures/manuals for PPE and
NFRS. The
database created will be synchronized with

inventories in accordance with
the ERP system, which will be implemented by
NEA. Deloitte Touche Tomatsu, India, has signed
a contract for consulting services. Physical
verification work is expected to be completed
by September 2022 with valuation and other
parts by October 2022.

Retirement Fund

The Retirement Fund oversees the operation
and management of the Contributory
Retirement Fund (RF) of NEA employees hired
after July 17, 2006, as well as the Employees
Security Fund (ESF) of all NEA employees. At
the end of FY 2021/022, the total number of
employees involved in the RF were 5,849, while
the total number of employees involved in the
ESF were 9,092. At the end of FY 2021/022, the
total fund balance was NRs. 4,294.45 million, of
which NRs. 479.45 million has been provided as
loans to the contributors. Investments in fixed
deposits at banks and debentures amounts
to NRs. 2,504 million and NRs. 1,311 million
respectively.

FINANCE DIRECTORATE। FISCAL YEAR 2021/22 a

Nepal Electricity Authority
Highlights of FY 2021/22

Description FY 2022* FY 2021 Increase/(Decrease)

Revenue

Net Sales Revenue -Nepal (M.NRs.) 83,236 70,543 12,693 17.99
Net Sales Revenue Export(M.NRs.) 3,884 316 3,568 1,129.11
Total Revenue (M. NRs.) 87,120 70,859 16,261 22.95
Cost of Sales

Generation Expenses (M. NRs.) (1,946) (1,881) (65) 3.45
Power Purchase- Subsidaries (M. NRs.) (8,366) (1,124) (7,242) 644.31
Power Purchase- IPPs (M. NRs.) (24,018) (17,901) (6,117) 34.17
Power Purchase -India (M. NRs.) (15,466) (21,821) 6,355 (29.12)
Royalty (M. NRs.) (1,576) (1,608) 32 (1.99)
Transmission Expenses (M. NRs.) (2,174) (1,995) (179) 8.99
Distribution Expenses (M. NRs.) (10,709) (9,956) (753) 7.56
Total Cost of Sales (64,255) (56,285) (7,970) 14.16
Gross Profit 22,865 14,574 8,291 56.89
Income from other Services (M.NRs.) 9,502 7,881 1,621 20.57
Personnel Expenses (Inc Retirement Benefits (M.NRs.) (6,533) (5,178) (1,355) 26.17
General Administration & Operating Expenses (M.NRs.) (509) (360) (149) 41.39
Depreciation and Amortisation Expenses (M.NRs.) (6,998) (6,326) (672) 10.62
Net Operating Expenses (M. NRs) (4,538) (3,983) (555) 13.93
Operating Profit (M. NRs.) 18,327 10,591 7,736 73.04
Finance Income (M. NRs.) 4,546 3,907 639 16.36
Finance Cost (M. NRs.) (5,250) (5,482) 232 (4.23)
Forex Gain/(Loss) (M. NRs.) (994) (225) (769) 341.78
Impairment (Charge)/ Reversal (M.NRs.) (500) (2,552) 2,052 (80.41)
Other Non Operating Expenses (M.NRs.) (5) (6) 1 (16.67)
Share of Profit/(Losses) from JV/Associates (M.NRs) Al 39 2 5.13
Net Profit/(Loss) Before Tax(M. NRs.) 16,165 6,272 9,893 157.73
Number of Consumers 4,766,021 4,529,289 236,732 5.23
Total Sales of Electricity (GWh) 9,363 7,319 2,044 27.93
Internal Sold/Utilized (GWh) 8,870 7,275 1,595 21.92
Exported Energy (GWh) 493 44 449 1,020.45
Average Sales Rate

Average sales Price of Electricity Overall (NRs./kWh) 9.30 9.68 (0.38) (3.89)
Total Available Electric Energy (GWh) 11,064 8,851 2,213 25.00
NEA Generation (GWh) 3,259 2,804 455 16.22
Purchased Energy (GWh) - Subsidaries 1,976 148 1,828 1,235.14
Purchased Energy (GWh) - IPPs 4,286 3,093 1,193 38.57
Purchased Energy (GWh) - India 1,543 2,806 (1,263) (45.01)
Average Power Power Purchase Rate

Average Power Purcahse Rate- (NRs./KWh) 6.13 6.75 (0.62) (9.24)
Others

Peak Load Interconnected System (GWh) 1,747.53 1,482.00 265.53 17.92
Self Consumption (GWh) 38 34 4 11.76
Net System Losses (Percentage) 15.38% 1718% (0.02) (10.45)

Note: *Provisional figures (Subject to audit)

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Significant Accounting Policies

and Explanatory Notes

For the year ended Ashad 32, 2079 (July 16,
2022)

1. Constitution and Ownership

Authority ((NEA') was
incorporated on Bhadra 1, 2042 (16 August,
1985) under the Nepal Electricity Authority Act,
1984, through the merger of the Department of

Nepal Electricity

Electricity of Ministry of Water Resources, Nepal
Electricity Corporation and related Development
Boards. The merger was necessitated to remedy
the inherent weaknesses associated with these
fragmented electricity organizations with
overlapping and duplication of works, and
became necessary to achieve efficiency and

reliable service.

The principal objectives of NEA _ include

generation, transmission and_ distribution
of adequate, reliable and affordable electric
power by planning, constructing, operating
such facilities in Nepal's power system both

interconnected and isolated.

2. Significant Accounting Policies

2.1 Basis of preparation of Financial
Statements

The financial statements of the NEA, which
comprises Statement of Financial Position,
& Other
Comprehensive In- come, Statement of Cash

Statement of Profit or Loss
Flows and Statement of Changes in Equity
have been prepared in accordance with Nepal
Financial Reporting Standards ("NFRS") issued
by the Accounting Standards Board Nepal, which
are materially in conformity with International
Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") issued by
the International Accounting Standards Board
(IASB).

a The figures for the previous year are

rearranged and_ reclassified wherever

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necessary for the purpose of comparison.
Appropriate disclosures are made for the
effect of any change in accounting policy
accounting estimate and adjustment of
error.

८ The financial statements are prepared,
generally, on accrual basis. However, some
items are accounted on a cash basis, for
practical reasons. Management has adopted
such practice due to impracticability for
recognizing those items on accrual basis
and the impact of those items are not
material.

त Management 095 applied estimation
while preparing and presenting financial
statements. Such specific estimates are
disclosed in individual section wherever
they have been applied.

e The NEAs management has made an
assessment of NEAS ability to continue as a
going concern and is satisfied that NEA has
the resources to continue in business for
the foreseeable future. Furthermore, the
management is not aware of any material
uncertainties that may cast significant
doubt upon the 1425 ability to continue as
a going concern.

2.2 Functional and Presentation Currency

Items included in the financial statements of
the NEA are measured and presented using the
currency of the primary economic environment
in which NEA operates (the functional currency),
which is the Nepalese Rupees (indicated as Rs. in
short).

2.3 Property, Plant and Equipment

Recognition

Property, plant and equipment are tangible
items that are held for use in the production
or supply of services, for rental to others or for
administrative purposes and are expected to
be used during more than one period. Property,
plant and equipment are recognized if it

is probable that future economic benefits

associated with the asset will flow to the entity
and the cost of the asset can be measured
reliably. NEA applies the requirements of
the Nepal Accounting Standard - NAS 16
(Property, Plant and Equipment) in accounting
for these assets.

Initial Measurement

An item of property, plant and equipment that
qualifies for recognition as an asset is initially
measured at its cost. Cost includes expenditure
that is directly attributable to the acquisition of
the asset and cost incurred subsequently to add
and replace part of an item of property, plant &
equipment. The cost of self-constructed assets
includes the cost of materials and direct labor,
any other costs directly attributable to bringing
the asset in working condition for its intended
use and the costs of dismantling and removing
the items and restoring the site on which they
are located. Purchased software that is integral
to the functionality of the related equipment
is capitalized as part of such equipment. When
parts of an item of property or equipment have
different useful lives, they are accounted for as
separate items (major components) of property,
plant and equipment.

Subsequent Measurement Cost Model
Property, Plant and equipment are stated at cost
less accumulated depreciation and accumulated
impairment in value. Such cost includes, cost of
replacing part of the equipment when that cost
is incurred, if the recognition criteria are met.

Revaluation Model

Revaluation model is applied for class of assets
instead of particular assets. On revaluation of
relating to the same class asset was charged to
the Statement of Profit or Loss. Any decrease
in the carrying amount is recognized as an
expense in the Statement of Profit or Loss or
debited to the Other Comprehensive income to
the extent of any credit balance existing in the
capital reserve in respect of that class of asset.
In the case of reversal, the increased amount is

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recognized as income to the extent of previous
written down value.

2.4 Depreciation/Amortization

Depreciation is provided on property, plant
and equipment, except land, on straight-line
method, based on the estimated useful lives of
those assets. The rates of depreciation applied
on property, plant and Equipment are as follows:

Depreciation

Rate
(per annum)

Assets Category

(a) Land -
(b) Buildings 2%
(c) Hydro Electric Structures 2%-3%
(d) Hydro Electric Plant & 3%
Machinery
(e) Internal Combustion on 25%
plant & machinery
Transmission lines (66 KV, %
(f) 132 KV and above) 3%
(g) Transmission lines (33 KV) 3%
(h) Transmission Substations 3%
Distribution system
(I) (including below11 KV 3%-4%
Transmission lines)
(j) Solar Power 3%
(९) Meter & metering 10%
equipment
(।) Consumer Services 7%
(m) — Public lightin 3%
gnting
Vehicles,toolsand
(n) instruments, furniture and 20%
fixtures.
(0) Office Equipment 15%
(p) Miscellaneous properties 50%
wp: : Proportionate
(q) Additions during the year basis
Carrying amount of property, plant

and
equipment is kept at minimum value of 1 Rupee
and is not depreciated further an asset, any
increase in the carrying amount is recognized in
'Other Comprehensive Income'and accumulated
in equity, under capital reserve or used to

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reverse a previous revaluation decrease.

2.5 Capital Work in Progress (CWIP)

All expenditures in developing property, plant
and equipment not yet completed or not
ready to use is categorized as CWIP. The value
of capital works-in-progress includes stock of
materials, equipment lying in store or in transit
for the purpose of use in the construction or
development. It also includes the balances
with contractors and suppliers for the value
yet to be received. These are capitalized upon
commissioning or identified as being ready to
use. Provisions are made for impairment and
obsolescence, if any, in the value of such CWIP.

2.6 Investments and Other Financial assets
Classification

NEA classifies its financial assets in the following
measurement categories:

= Fair value through Profit or loss (FVTPL)

छ Fair value through other comprehensive
income (FVTOCI).

m Amortized Cost

The classification depends on the entity's
business model for managing the financial
assets and contractual terms of the cash flows.

For assets measured at fair value, gains and
losses will either be recorded in statement of
profit or loss or other comprehensive income.
debt this
will depend on the business model in which

For investment. in instruments,

investment is held.

Measurement

At initial recognition, NEA measures financial
assets at fair value, which are classified as
FVTOCI and Amortized cost. Transaction costs of
financial assets carried at FVTPL are expensed in
the statement of profit or loss.

Debt Instrument

Subsequent measurement of debt instrument
depends on the NEA%s
for managing the asset and the cash flow

business model

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characteristics of the asset.

Equity Investment
NEA
investments in subsidiaries at fair value. NEA's

subsequently measures all equity
management has elected to present fair value
gains and losses on equity. Equity investment
may be classified as per business model of NEA
in either FVTPL if such equities are Held for
Trading or In FVTOCI if such assets are classified
as Available for Sales. Changes in the fair value
of financial assets at FVTPL are recognized in the
statement of profit or loss whereas changes in
fair value of any equity investments measured at
FVTOCI are adjusted through fair value reserve.

2.7 Inventories

a. Inventories include goods in hand being
held for use, sale or as spares.

b. Inventories are valued at lower of cost or
net realizable value, using the weighted
average method.

c. Net realizable value is the sale price
as estimated by the management in
the ordinary course of business, less
estimated costs, if any, necessary to make
the sale. Further, provision for losses and
obsolescence are made for those inventories
identified by management as obsolete or
otherwise.

2.8 Trade Receivables

Trade receivable are stated at carrying values
except for those identified by the management
as being doubtful on recovery. Such estimations
for doubtful recovery are reviewed by the
management for impairment testing and
provided as impairment allowance in case of
need of impairment.

2.9 Cash and Cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents are carried at cost.
They include cash-in-hand, cash-in-transit (bank
transfers and cheques in collection which are
collected in the subsequent period), and short-
term deposits with banks in the various forms

of deposit accounts which may or may not bear
interest, but which are not of the nature of
investments. Provision for loss in lieu of shortage
of cash and cash equivalents are made for, if any,
in the value of such cash and cash equivalents.

2.10 Share Capital

Share capital amount received in the form of
cash and cash equivalent from Government
of Nepal are accounted as and when received.
Such amount includes initial contribution made
by Government of Nepal. Eligible amounts are
capitalized as share capital such as interest
during construction period, grant amount
received from Government of Nepal and on
behalf of Government of Nepal as per the
decision of Government of Nepal (Council
of Ministers). Amount reflected under share
allotment suspense is also categorized as Issued
and Paid up share capital. Related share issue
expenses incurred, if any, are deducted from
Share Capital.

2.11 Reserves

Non-revenue nature incomes are presented
under reserves and surplus which includes
capital reserve, general reserve, insurance
fund, corporate social responsibility fund and
accumulated profit or losses balance. Assets
created by utilizing consumer contribution
are recognized at gross value corresponding
amount is recognized as consumer contribution

as reserve.

2.12 Corporate Social Responsibility Fund
Corporate Social Responsibility Fund is created
by setting aside one percent of net profits as per
the provision of Industrial Enterprises Act.

2.13 Insurance Fund

Insurance fund is created by setting aside a sum
of Rs. 20 million every year, in case of profit for
the year, to cover any loss of property, plant
and equipment, for any eventuality.

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2.14 Provision for Employees' Bonus

Provision for employees' bonus is made at the
rate of 2% of net profits as per the provision of
Electricity Regulations, 2050.

2.15 Borrowings

Borrowings are subsequently carried at
amortized cost and any difference between
the proceeds (net of Transaction costs) &
the redemption value is recognized in the
statement of profit or loss over the period of
the borrowings using the effective interest rate

method.

Further, borrowings that are due after 12
months from the date of the financial position
are classified as non-current liabilities and those
less than 12 months are classified as current
liabilities.

2.16 Foreign Currency Loans

Liabilities on foreign currency loans at the year-
end are converted into Nepali Rupees by applying
prevailing year-end exchange rate. The gain /
losses arising there from such transactions are
recognized in Statement of Profit or Loss.

2.17 Sundry Creditors and Other Payables

Liabilities for creditors and other payables are
carried at cost which is the fair value of the
consideration to be paid in the future for the
goods/services received, whether or not billed
to the NEA.

2.18 Provisions

Provisions are recognized when the NEA has
a present legal or constructive obligation as
a result of past events, it is probable that an
outflow of resources embodying economic
benefits will be required to settle the obligation
and the reliable estimate of the amount can be
made.

Recognition of Provisions involves substantial

degree of estimation in measurement.

Provisions are reviewed at the end of each

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reporting date and are adjusted accordingly to
reflect the current best estimate.

2.19 Employee Benefits

Short-term obligations

Liabilities for wages and salaries, including
non-monetary benefits that are expected to
be settled wholly within 12 months after the
end of the period in which the employees
render the related service are recognized in
respect of employees services up to the end of
the reporting period and are measured at the
amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities
are settled. The liabilities are presented as
current employee benefit obligations in the
Statement of Financial Position.

Other long- term employee benefit
obligations

The liabilities for earned leave and sick leave
are not expected to be settled wholly within
12 months after the end of the period in which
the employees render the related service. They
are therefore measured as the present value
of expected future payments to be made in
respect of services provided by employees up
to the end of the reporting period using the
projected unit credit method. The benefits
are discounted using the market yields at the
end of the reporting period that have terms
approximating to the terms of the related
obligation. Re-measurements as a result of
experience adjustments and changes in actuarial
assumptions are recognized in statement of
profit or loss.

The obligations are presented as current
liabilities in the Statement of Financial Position if
the entity does not have an unconditional right
to defer settlement for at least twelve months
after the end of reporting period, regardless of
when the actual settlement is expected to occur.

Post-employment obligations

NEA operates the following post-employment
schemes:

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m™ Defined benefit plans such as gratuity,
pension, insurance, leave, medical facilities
etc.

m Defined
provident fund, retirement fund etc.

contribution plans such as

Defined Benefit Plan Obligation
The
Statement of Financial Position in respect of

liability or asset recognized in the
defined benefit plans are the present value of
the defined benefit obligation at the end of the
reporting period less the fair value of plan assets.
The defined benefit obligation is calculated
annually by actuaries using the projected unit
credit method.

Re-measurement gains and losses arising
from experience adjustments and changes in
actuarial assumptions are recognized in the
period in which they occur, directly in other
comprehensive income. They are included in
retained earnings in the consolidated statement
of changes in equity and in the Statement of

Financial Position.

Defined contribution Plan

NEA pays defined contributions to publicly
administered provident funds established as per
prevailing laws in force. In addition to contribution
to provident fund, for staff joining NEA from
Shrawan 1St 2063 8.5. NEA has established equal
contributory based approved retirement fund.
NEA has no further payment obligations once the
contributions have been paid. The contributions
are accounted for as defined contribution plans
and the contributions are recognized as employee
benefit expense when they are due.

2.20 Grant-in-Aid and Contribution from
Customer/ Local Authority

Grants-in-Aid received from the GoN or other
agencies towards capital expenditure as well
as consumers contribution to capital work
are treated initially as Capital Reserve and
subsequently adjusted as income in the same
proportion as depreciation is charged on such
assets.

2.21 Contingent Assets and Liabilities

Contingent assets and liabilities are disclosed
in respect of possible present obligations that
have arose from past events but their existence
can only be confirmed on occurrence or non-
occurrence of one or more uncertain future
events not wholly within the control of NEA
and possibility of outflow of resources is not
determinable. A contingent asset is disclosed,
where an inflow of economic benefit is probable.

2.22 Revenue from Sale of Electricity

Revenue from sale of electricity is recognized at
the time of raising bills to the customers as per
the billing cycle on accrual basis. Revenue from
the billing cycle date up to Ashad End (Mid-
July) has been recognized and is shown at gross
amount.

2.23 Rebate

NEA allows rebate in order to motivate
consumers to pay their electricity bills earlier
than given credit period and accounted for on

cash basis.

2.24 Other Income

a. Interest on loan investments and rental
income are recognized on accrual basis.

b. Dividend on
recognized when right to receive has been

investment in shares 15
established.

८ Revenue from other services, including
services provided for Engineering Services,
is recognized on cash basis.

d. Penalty chargeable on late commercial
operation date (COD) under power purchase
agreement (PPA) are accounted for on cash
basis.

९. Surcharge on delayed payment etc. are
accounted for on cash basis.

2.25 Cost of Sales

Cost of Sales includes cost of generation, power
purchase, royalties to Government of Nepal,
transmission and transmission service charges.

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Cost of generation includes cost directly
attributable to generation of electricity of NEA's
power plants including distribution expenses.
Power purchase cost comprises power
purchase from independent power producers
and power imports. Royalties to Government
of Nepal accounted as per the provisions of
Electricity Act and Regulations. Transmission
and transmission service charge involves costs
that are directly attributable to transmission of
power within NEA transmission networks and
transmission service charges for cross boarder

power transmission.

2.26 Distribution Expenses

Distribution expenses includes cost that are
directly attributable to distribution of power
&expenses relating consumer services and
expenses of community rural electrification
expenses. Distribution expenses also includes
maintenance of low voltage transmission lines
and system operation costs also.

2.27 Taxes

a. Current tax
Current Tax is determined as the amount
of tax payable in respect of taxable income
for the year considering the applicable
provisions of Income Tax Act.

b. Deferred tax

Deferred tax & recognized on temporary
difference, being the difference between
tax base of assets and liability and carrying
amount thereto. Where there is carry
forward losses, deferred tax assets are
recognized only if there is virtual certainty
of realization of such assets. Other deferred
tax assets are recognized only to the extent
there is reasonable certainty of realization
in future.

2.28 Finance Cost
Finance costs includes borrowing cost and other
interest expenses & charges on borrowings.

Borrowing costs that are directly attributable

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to the construction of a qualifying asset are
included in the cost of that asset. Other interest
& charges on borrowing are treated as an
expense in the period in which it occurs.

2.29 Foreign Currency Transactions

The transactions in foreign currency were
recognized at the prevailing rate on transaction
date. The balances of monetary assets and
liabilities in foreign currencies are translated
at closing rate. The resulting gain or loss due to
the translation is taken to Statement of Profit
or Loss.

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STATISTIC AND SCHEMATICS

AVAILABILITY OF ENGERGY (11,064 GWh)
14% 29%

a> 8%

MNEA Hydro Generation Purchase NEA Subsidaries mPurchaseIPPsNepal mi Purchase India

Operating Revenue (Rs 87,120 Million)

5.88%।
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Expenditures (85,044 Million)

Mm Royalty

ENERGY UTILIZED & SYSTEM LOSS

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80.17%

@ Inernal Sales @ Export @ System Loss

Total Income (101,209 Million)
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86.08%

TOTAL CONSUMER (4,766,021)

0.69% 48 31%
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AYEARIN REVIEW। FISCAL YEAR 2021/22

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(July 6, 2022) Wednesday

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A YEAR IN REVIEW FISCAL YEAR 2021/22

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Chaitra 235.49 103.76 97.79 47.22 40.07 36.94 53.1 28.14 32.78 22.51 9.39 12.28 468.61 250.85
Baishakh 230.74 129.49 7445 18.23 49.47 44.48 35.37 12.28 23.85 15.59 9.1 10.09 422.99 230.16
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भा ४ > AYEAR IN REVIEW। FISCAL YEAR 2021/22

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ELECTRICITY TARIFF

TARIFF RATES

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0-20 30.00 0.00 50.00 4.00 75.00 5.00 125.00 6.00
21-30 50.00 6.50 75.00 6.50 100.00 6.50 125.00 6.50
31-50 50.00 8.00 75.00 8.00 100.00 8.00 125.00 8.00
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101-250 100.00 9.50 125.00 9.50 150.00 9.50 200.00 9.50
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(Monthly) Minimum Charge Charge Charge
Charge (Nrs.) (Nrs./kWh) 8 (Nrs./kWh)
(Nrs.)
All Ashad -Kartik 10.50 Ashad -Kartik 10.50
८ 1100.00 1800.00
ONSUMETS Marg-Jestha 11.50 Marg-Jestha 11.50

1.3 Three Phase Medium Voltage (33/11 KV)

Ashad-Kartik 10.50
All Consumers 10,000.00
Marg-Jestha 11.00

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Billing Method (For Single Phase 5 Ampere)

kWh Energy

(Monthly)

Charge Billing Method
(Nrs./kWh)

Monthly Minimum Charge Rs. 30.00 for up to 20 units

1 Up to 20 units 0.00 and Energy Charge Rs. 0.00 per unit

Monthly Minimum Charge Rs. 50.00 and Energy Charge
2 21 to 30 units 6.50 per unit Rs. 3.00 for per unit up to 20 units and Rs. 6.50
per unit for 21 units to 30 units

Monthly Minimum Charge Rs. 50.00 and Energy Charge
per unit Rs. 3.00 for per unit up to 20 units and Rs. 6.50
per unit for 21 units to 30 units and Rs. 8.00 per unit for
31 units to 50 units

3 31 to 50 units 8.00

Monthly Minimum Charge Rs. 75.00 and Energy Charge
per unit Rs. 3.00 for per unit up to 20 units and Rs. 6.50

4 51 to 100 units 9.50 per unit for 21 units to 30 units and Rs. 8.00 per unit for
31 units to 50 units and Rs. 9.50 per unit for 51 units to
100 units

Monthly Minimum Charge Rs. 100.00 and Energy Charge
per unit Rs. 3.00 for per unit up to 20 units and Rs. 6.50

5 101 to 250 units 9.50 per unit for 21 units to 30 units and Rs. 8.00 per unit for
31 units to 50 units and Rs. 9.50 per unit for 51 units to
250 units

Monthly Minimum Charge Rs. 150.00 and Energy Charge
per unit Rs. 3.00 for per unit up to 20 units and Rs. 6.50

6 Above 251 units 11.00 per unit for 21 units to 30 units and Rs. 8.00 per unit for 31
units to 50 units and Rs. 9.50 per unit for 51 units to 250
units and Rs. 11.00 per unit for above 251 units

Billing Method (For Single Phase 15 Ampere)

kwh Energy Charge Billing Method

(Monthly) (Nrs./kWh)

Monthly Minimum Charge Rs. 50.00 for up to 20 units and
1 Up to 20 units 4.00 Energy Charge Rs. 4.00 per unit (e.g.: 5 unit:
Rs.50+5x4=Rs. 70.00)

Monthly Minimum Charge Rs. 75.00 and Energy Charge per
unit Rs. 4.00 for per unit up to 20 units and Rs. 6.50 per unit
for 21 units to 30 units (e.g.: 25 unit: Rs. 75+ 20*x4+5x65=
Rs. 187.50)

2 21 to 30 units 6.50

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Monthly Minimum Charge Rs. 75.00 and Energy Charge per
unit Rs. 4.00 for per unit up to 20 units and Rs. 6.50 per unit
for 21 units to 30 units and Rs. 8.00 per unit for 31 units to 50
units (e.g.: 35 unit: Rs. 75 + 20x 4+ 10x 6.5 + 5 x 8 = Rs. 260.00)

3 31 to 50 units 8.00

Monthly Minimum Charge Rs. 100.00 and Energy Charge per
unit Rs. 4.00 for per unit up to 20 units and Rs. 6.50 per unit for

4 51 to 100 units 9.50 21 units to 30 units and Rs. 8.00 per unit for 31 units to 50 units
and Rs. 9.50 per unit for 51 units to 100 units (e.g.: 55 unit: Rs.
100+ 20x44+10x6.5+20x8+5x9.5=Rs, 452.50)

Monthly Minimum Charge Rs. 125.00 and Energy Charge per
unit Rs. 4.00 for per unit up to 20 units and Rs. 6.50 per unit for
5 101 to 250 units 9.50 21 units to 30 units and Rs. 8.00 per unit for 31 units to 50 units
and Rs. 9.50 per unit for 51 units to 250 units (e.g.: 105 unit: Rs.
125+20x4+10x6.5+20x8+(50+ 5) x 9.5 =Rs. 952.50)

Monthly Minimum Charge Rs. 175.00 and Energy Charge per
unit Rs. 4.00 for per unit up to 20 units and Rs. 6.50 per unit for
21 units to 30 units and Rs. 8.00 per unit for 31 units to 50 units

6 Above 251 units 11.00 and Rs. 9.50 per unit for 51 units to 150 units and Rs. 10.00 per
unit for 151 units to above 250 units and Rs. 11.00 per unit for
251 units to 400 units. (e.g.: 255 unit: Rs. 175 + 20x4+10x6.5+
20 x8 +(50 + 150) «9.5 +5 x 11=Rs. 2435.00)

Billing Methods will be similar for Single Phase 30 and 60 Ampere.

2. Other Consumers

2.1 Low Voltage (230/400 V)

Demand Charge Nrs./KVA/ month। Energy Charge (Nrs./kWh)

1. Industrial
a) Rural and Domestic 60.00 7.80
b) Small Industry 110.00 9.60
2. Commercial 325.00 11.20
3. Non-Commercial 215.00 12.00
4. Irrigation - 2.25

5. Water Supply
a) Community Water Supply - 4.20
b) Other Water Supply 160.00 7.20
6. Transportation

a) Public Transportation

(Charging Station) 200.00 रे
9) Other Transportation 220.00 8.90
7. Religious Place - 6.10

8. Street Light

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a) Metered - 7.30
b) Non-Metered 2475.00 -
9. Temporary Connection - 19.80
10. Non-Domestic 350.00 13.00
11. Entertainment Business 350.00 14.00

2.2 High Voltage

Consumer Category Demand Charge Nrs./KVA/month। Energy Charge Nrs./kWh

A. High Voltage
1. Industrial (132 kV) 230.00 8.20
2. Industrial (66 kV) 240.00 8.30

B. Medium Voltage (33 KV)

1. Industrial 255.00 8.40
2. Commercial 315.00 10.80
3. Non-commercial 240.00 11.40
4. Irrigation - 2.50

5. Water Supply
a) Community Water Supply - 4.60
b) Other Water Supply 160.00 6.60
6. Transportation

a) Public Transportation

(Charging Station) 230.00 6९

b) Other Transportation 255.00 8.60
7. Non-Domestic 350.00 12.55
8. Entertainment Business 350.00 13.50
Cc. Medium Voltage (11 KV)
1. Industrial 255.00 8.60
2. Commercial 315.00 11.10
3. Non-commercial 240.00 11.50
4. Irrigation - 2.60
5. Water Supply

a) Community Water Supply - 4.80

b) Other Water Supply 150.00 6.80
6. Transportation

b) Other Transportation 255.00 8.80

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7. Religious Place 220.00 9.90
8. Temporary Connection 330.00 12.00
9. Non-Domestic 350.00 12.90
10. Entertainment Business 350.00 13.90

3. Time of Day (ToD) Tariff Rate

3.1 Tariff Rate from Baishakh to Mangsir

Consumer Categor Demand Charge Peak Time Off Peak Time Normal time
Bory Nrs./ KVA/ month। (17.00-23.00) (23.00-5.00) (5.00-17.00)

A. High Voltage

1. Industrial (132 kV) 230.00 10.00 4.65 8.20
2. Industrial (66 kV) 240.00 10.10 4.75 8.30

B. Medium Voltage (33 KV)

1. Industrial 250.00 10.20 5.25 8.40
2. Commercial 315.00 12.30 6.75 10.80
3. Non-Commercial 240.00 13.20 7.00 12.00
4. Irrigation - 6.30 2.00 3.00

5. Water Supply

a) Community Water Supply - 6.20 3.10 4.60
b) Other Water Supply 150.00 10.20 5.25 8.40

6. Transportation

a) Public Transportation (Charging

Station) 230.00 7.00 3.70 5.50
b) Other Transportation 255.00 9.35 3.70 8.40
7. Street Light 80.00 8.40 3.50 4.20
८. Medium Voltage (11 KV)
1. Industrial 250.00 10.50 5.40 8.55
2. Commercial 315.00 12.60 6.90 11.10
3. Non-commercial 240.00 13.50 715 12.25
4. Irrigation - 6.40 2.00 3.10
5. Water Supply
a) Community Water Supply - 6.30 3.40 4.70
b) Other Water Supply 150.00 10.50 5.40 8.50
6. Transportation
a) toto en (Charging 530.00 715 420 560
b) Other Transportation 255.00 9.65 4.20 8.50

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7. Street Light 80.00 8.80 3.75 4.40
8. Religious Place 220.00 11.30 5.15 9.10
9. Temporary Connection 330.00 14.40 6.60 11.75

D. Low Voltage (230/400 V)
Transportation

a) Public Transportation (Charging

Station) 200.00 7.25 4.30 5.75

b) Other Transportation 220.00 9.75 4.30 8.60

3.2 Tariff Rate from Paush to Chaitra
Nrs. /KVA/ month (17.00 - 23.00) (23.00 - 17.00)
A. High Voltage
1. Industrial (132 kV) 230.00 10.00 8.20

2. Industrial (66 kV) 240.00 10.10 8.30

B. Medium Voltage (33 KV)

1. Industrial 250.00 10.20 8.40
2. Commercial 315.00 12.30 10.80
3. Non-Commercial 240.00 13.20 12.00
4. Irrigation - 6.30 3.00

5. Water Supply

a) Community Water Supply - 6.20 4.60
b) Other Water Supply 150.00 10.20 8.40

6. Transportation

a) Public Transportation (Charging

Station) 230.00 7.00 5.50
b) Other Transportation 255.00 9.35 8.40
7. Street Light 80.00 8.40 4.20
C. Medium Voltage (11 KV)
1. Industrial 250.00 10.50 8.55
2. Commercial 315.00 12.60 11.10
3. Non-commercial 240.00 13.50 12.25
4. Irrigation - 6.40 3.10
5. Water Supply
a) Community Water Supply - 6.30 4.70
b) Other Water Supply 150.00 10.50 8.50

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6. Transportation

a) Public Transportation (Charging

Station) 230.00 715 5.60
b) Other Transportation 255.00 9.65 8.50
7. Street Light 80.00 8.80 4.40
8. Religious Place 220.00 11.30 9.10
9. Temporary Connection 330.00 14.40 11.75
D. Low Voltage (230/400 V)
Transportation
a) ee Carmine station) 200.00 7.25 5.75
b) Other Transportation 220.00 9.75 8.60

3.3 Transportation for Automatic Swap Card Users without Demand Charge

3.3.1 Public Transportation (Charging Station)

Energy Charge Nrs./kWh

Description Peak Time Off Peak Time Normal Time
(17.00-23.00) (23.00-5.00) (5.00-17.00)

Tariff Rate from Baisakh to Mangsir

Medium Voltage (33 kV) 8.40 4.45 6.60
Medium Voltage (11 kV) 8.60 5.05 6.70
Low Voltage (230/400 V) 8.70 5.05 6.90

Tariff Rate from Paush to Chaitra

Description Peak Time Normal Time
(17.00-23.00) (23.00-17.00)

Medium Voltage (33 kV) 8.40 6.60

Medium Voltage (11 kV) 8.60 6.70

Low Voltage (230/400 V) 8.70 6.90

3.3.2 Other Transportation

Energy Charge Nrs./kWh

Description Peak Time Off Peak Time Normal Time
(17.00-23.00) (23.00-5.00) (5.00-17.00)

Tariff Rate from Baisakh to Mangsir

Medium Voltage (33 kV) 11.20 4.45 10.10
Medium Voltage (11 kV) 11.60 5.05 10.20
Low Voltage (230/400 V) 11.70 515 10.30

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Tariff Rate from Paush to Chaitra

Description Peak Time Normal Time
(17,.00-23.00) (23.00-17.00)
Medium Voltage (33 kV) 11.20 10.10
Medium Voltage (11 kV) 11.60 10.20
Low Voltage (230/400 V) 11.70 10.20

Note: Charging Station Operators will be able to get maximum 20 percent additional charge in given
tariff proving charging service to electric vehicles.

4. Community Wholesale Consumer:

Minimum Charge (Nrs.) Energy Charge (Nrs./kWh)

1. Medium Voltage (11KV/33KV)
Upto (N x 20) units, monthly 0.00

N x 30.00
Above (N x 20) units, monthly 6.00

2. Lower Voltage Level (230/400 Volt)

Upto (N x 20) units, monthly 0.00

N x 30.00
Above (N x 20) units, monthly 6.25

N= Total Number of Consumers of a Community Group

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Electricity Generation Power Plants and Projects
Major Hydropower Stations। S.No। Power Plants Capacity(KW) 14 Arughat(Gorkha) 150

] Kaligandaki A 144,000 15 ~ Taplejung** 125
2 Middle Marsyandi 70,000 16 = Okhaldhunga 125
3 Marsyandi 69,000 17 Rupalgad(Dadeldhura) 100
4 Kulekhani। 60,000 18 Syangja*** 80
5 Upper Trishuli 3A HEP 60,000 19 Manag** 80
6 Kulekhani II 32,000 20 Gorkhe(Ilam)*** 64
7 Chameliya 30,000 21 Helambu 50
8 Trishuli 24,000 22  Chame** 45
9 Gandak 15,000 23 ~~ Dhanding*** 32
10 ~~ Devighat 15,000 Total 4,536
11 Modi Khola 14,800 Thermal Power Plants Capacity(KW)
12 Kulekhani III HEP 14,000 1 Duhabi Multifuel 39,000
13 Sunkoshi 10,050 2 Hetauda Diesel 14,410
14 Puwa Khola 6,200 Total 53,410
Sub Total 564,050 Total Major Hydro(NEA)-Grid 578.624
Small Hydropower Plants Connected। S.No। Total Small Hydro(NEA)-Isolated 4,536
1 Chatara 3,200 Total Hydro(NEA) 583,160
2 Panauti 2,400 Total Hydro NEA Subsidiary 478,100
३ Tatopani 2,000 Total Hydro(IPP) 1,020,528
4 Seti (Pokhara) 1,500 Total Hydro(Nepal) 2,081,788
5 Tinau 1,024 Total Thermal(NEA) 53,410
6 Fewa 1,000 Total Solar(NEA) 21,580
7 Sundarijal 970 Total Solar(IPP) 33,140
8 Pharping*** 500 Total Installed Capacity(NEA & IPP)-Grid 2,185,382
9  Gamgad 400 Total Installed Capacity 2,189,918
10 Khandbari** 250 Under Construction Capacity(KW)
11 Jomsom™* 240। 5,140
12. Phidim** 240 1 Tanahu Hydropower Project 140,000
13 Baglung*** 200 2 Rasuwagadi 111,000
14 Surnaiyagad 200 3 Madhya Bhotekoshi 102,000
15 Doti*** 200 4 Sanjen 42,500
16 Ramechhap 150 5  Rahuganga HEP 40,000
17. Terhathum* 100 6 — Upper Trishuli 3B 37,000
Sub Total 14,574 7 Upper Sanjen 14,600
Total 578,624 Total 487,100
Small Hydropower Plants (Isolated) Planned and Proposed Capacity(KW)
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1 Kalikot 500 1 Upper Arun HEP 1,061,000
2 Heldung(Humla) 500 2 Uttar Ganga Storage HEP 828,000
3 Achham 400 3 Dudhkoshi Storage HEP 635,000
4 Jhupra(Surkhet)*** 345 4 — Chainpur Seti HEP 210,000
5 Darchula** 300 5 Aadhikhola Storage HEP 180,000
6 Bhojpur** 250 6 Begnas Rupa Pump Storage HEP 150,000
7 Dhankuta*** 240 7 Tamakoshi V HEP 95,000
8 Jumla** 200 8 Upper Modi A HEP 42,000
9 Syaprudaha(Rukum)*™* 200 9 Upper Modi HEP 18,200
10 Bajura** 200 Total 3,219,200
0 Bajhang™ "0° *" Leased to Private Sector
12 0009 200
13 Chaurjhari(Rukum)*™* 150 "<Not in Normal Operation

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AYEARIN REVIEW। FISCAL YEAR 2021/22

NEPAL ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY
POWER TRADE DEPARTMENT
Status of IPP'S and NEA Subsidiary Company Projects
Power Projects (Operation) as of FY 2078/79

Commercial

Developer Location PPA Date

Projects

Capacity (kW)

Operation Date

20

21

22

Chilime Hydro Power
Company Ltd.

Upper Tamakoshi
Hydropower Ltd.

Himal Power Ltd.
Bhotekoshi Power
Company Ltd.

Syange Electricity
Company Limited
National Hydro Power
Company Ltd.

Butwal Power Company
Ltd.

Butwal Power Company
Ltd.

Arun Valley Hydropower
Dev. Co. (P.) Ltd.

Rairang Hydro Power
Development Co. (P) Ltd.
Sanima Hydropower (Pvt.)
Ltd.

Alliance Power Nepal Pvt.
Ltd.

Khudi Hydropower Ltd.
Unique Hydel Co. Pvt.Ltd.
Thoppal Khola Hydro
Power Co. Pvt. Ltd.
Gautam Buddha
Hydropower (Pvt.) Ltd.
Kathmandu Small
Hydropower Systems
Pvt. Ltd.

Khoranga Khola
Hydropower Dev. Co. Pvt.
Ltd.

Unified Hydropower (P.)
Ltd.

Task Hydropower
Company (P.) Ltd.

Ridi Hydropower
Development Co. (P.) Ltd.
Centre for Power Dev.
And Services (P.) Ltd.
Gandaki Hydro Power Co.
Pvt. Ltd.

Himal Dolkha Hydropower
Company Ltd.

Nepal Electricity Authority

NEA Subsidiary Hydropower Projects

Chilime

Upper Tamakoshi

Rasuwa

Dolkha

SUB TOTAL

22100

456000

478100

IPP Hydropower Projects

Khimti Khola
Upper Bhotekoshi
Khola

Syange Khola
Indrawati - Ill
Jhimruk Khola
Andhi Khola
Piluwa Khola Small
Rairang Khola
Sunkoshi Small

Chaku Khola

Khudi Khola
Baramchi Khola

Thoppal Khola

Sisne Khola Small

Sali Nadi

Pheme Khola

Pati Khola Small
Seti-Il
Ridi Khola
Upper Hadi Khola
Mardi Khola

Mai Khola

Dolakha

Sindhupalchowk
Lamjung
Sindhupalchowk
Pyuthan
Syangza
Sankhuwasabha
Dhading
Sindhupalchowk

Sindhupalchowk

Lamjung
Sindhupalchowk

Dhading

Palpa

Kathmandu

Panchthar

Parbat
Kaski
Gulmi
Sindhupalchowk
Kaski

lam

60000

45000

183

7500

12000

9400

3000

500

2500

3000

4000
4200

1650

750

250

995

996

979

2400

991

4800

4500

2054.03.11

2067.09.14

2052.10.01

2053.04.06

2058.10.03

2054.09.15

2058.03.29

2058.03.29

2056.10.09

2059.08.27

2058.07.28

2056.11.03

2058.03.04
2058.12.14

2059.11.23

2061.04.29

2062.04.24

205712.31

2062.10.28

2063.06.08

2063.05.08

2064.04.07

2060.07.07

2063.11.19

2060.05.08

2078.05.04

2057.03.27

205710.11

2058.10.10

2059.06.21

1994

2071.12.22

2060.06.01

2061.08.01

2061.12.11

2062.03.01

2063.09.15
2063.09.27

2064.07.13

2064.06.01

2064.08.01

2064.08.05

2065.10.27

2065.11.14

2066.07.10

2066.07.22

2066.10.08

206710.14

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25

26

27

28

29

30

31

32

33

34

35

36

37

38

39

40

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42

43

44

45

46

47

48

49

Developer

Baneswor Hydropower
Pvt. Ltd.

Barun Hydropower
Development Co. (P.) Ltd.
Bhagawati Hydropower
Development Co. (P.) Ltd.
Nyadi Group (P.) Ltd.
United Modi Hydropwer
Pvt. Ltd.

Synergy Power
Development (P.) Ltd.
Laughing Buddha Power
Nepal (P.) Ltd.

Aadishakti Power Dev.
Company (P.) Ltd.

Ankhu Khola Jal Bidhyut
Co. (P.) Ltd.

Nepal Hydro Developer
Pvt. Ltd.

Laughing Buddha Power
Nepal Pvt. Ltd.
Bhairabkunda
Hydropower Pvt. Ltd.
Radhi Bidyut Company
Ltd.

Pashupati Environmental
Eng. Power Co. Pvt. Ltd.
Mailung Khola Hydro
Power Company (P.) Ltd.
Joshi Hydropower Dev.
Co. Ltd.

Sanima Mai Hydropower
Limited

Bojini Company Private
Limited

Ruru Hydropower Project
(P) Ltd.

Prime Hydropower Co.
Pvt. Ltd.

Api Power Company Pvt.
Ltd.

Kutheli Bukhari Small
Hydropower (P).Ltd
Sanima Mai Hydropower
Ltd.

Chhyangdi Hydropower
Limited

Panchakanya Mai
Hydropower Ltd.
(Previously Mai Valley and
prior to that East Nepal)
Sayapatri Hydropower
Private Limited
Electro-com and Research
Centre Pvt. Ltd.

Projects

Lower Piluwa
Small

Hewa Khola
Bijayapur-1
Siuri Khola

Lower Modi 1

Sipring Khola

Middle Chaku

Tadi Khola
(Thaprek)

Ankhu Khola - 1

Charanawati
Khola
Lower Chaku
Khola

Bhairab Kunda

Radhi Khola

Chhote Khola

Mailung Khola

Upper Puwa -1

Mai Khola

Jiri Khola Small

Upper Hugdi Khola

Belkhu

Naugadh gad
Khola

Suspa Bukhari

Mai Cascade

Chhandi

Upper Mai Khola

Daram KholaA

Jhyadi Khola

A YEAR IN REVIEW

Location Capacity (kW)
Sankhuwasabha 990
Sankhuwasabha 4455

Kaski 4410

Lamjung 4950

Parbat 10000

Dolakha 9658
Sindhupalchowk 1800

Nuwakot 5000

Dhading 8400

Dolakha 3520
Sindhupalchowk 1800
Sindhupalchowk 3000

Lamjung 4400

Gorkha 993

Rasuwa 5000

llam 3000
llam 22000
Dolakha 2200
Gulmi 5000

Dhading 518

Darchula 8500

Dolakha 998

llam 7000

Lamjung 2000

llam 9980

Baglung 2500

Sindhupalchowk 2000

FISCAL YEAR 2021/22 x

PPA Date

2064.07.21

2061.04.02

2066.03.30

2064.04.17

2065.10.20

2065.10.20

2066.11.03

2061.12.15

2066.02.22

2067.01.13

2063.07.02

2065.08.02

2066.10.18

206711.09

2058.04.09

2066.01.23

2067.01.08

2065.10.23

2066.04.04

2064.04.04

2067.01.19

2069.04.32

2069.10.12

2068.12.23

2061.12.19

2068.12.19

2067.01.30

Nepal Electricity Authority

Commercial

Operation Date

2068.04.01

2068.04.17

2069.05.04

2069.07.30

2069.08.10

2069.10.03

2069.11.15

2069.12.14

2070.05.05

2070.02.24

2070.04.24

2071.02.22

2071.02.31

2071.03.09

2071.03.19

2071.10.01

2071.10.14

2071.11.01

2071.12.09

2071.12.30

2072.05.02

2072.06.03

2072.10.29

2072.12.13

2073.03.09

2073.03.12

2073.05.31

50

51

52

53

54

55

56

57

58

59

60

61

62

63

64

65

66

67

68

69

70

71

72

73

74

75

76

77

A YEAR IN REVIEW

Developer

Khani Khola Hydropower
Company Pvt. Ltd.
Daraudi Kalika Hydro Pvt.
Ltd.

Khani Khola Hydropower
Company Pvt. Ltd.

Sapsu Kalika Hydropower
Co. Pvt. Ltd.
Sinohydro-Sagarmatha
Power Company (P) Ltd.
Madi Power Pvt. Ltd.
Panchthar Power
Company Pvt. Ltd.

Sanvi Energy pvt. Ltd.
Bhugol Energy Dev
Compay (P). Ltd

Mai Valley Hydropower
Private Limited
Dronanchal Hydropower
Co.Pvt.Ltd

Dibyaswari Hydropower
Limited

Puwa Khola-1 Hydropower
P. Ltd.

Shibani Hydropower Co.
Pvt. Ltd.

Mount Kailash Energy
Pvt. Ltd.

Mandakini Hydropower
Limited

Garjang Upatyaka
Hydropower (P.) Ltd.
Union Hydropower Pvt
Ltd.

Syauri Bhumey
Microhydro Project
Molung Hydropower
Company Pvt. Ltd.

Sikles Hydropower Pvt.
Ltd.

Himal Dolkha Hydropower
Company Ltd.

Barahi Hydropower Pvt.
Itd

Leguwa Khola Laghu
Jalbidhyut Sahakari
Sastha Ltd.

Super Mai Hydropower
Pvt. Ltd.

Chimal Gramin Bidhyut
Sahakari Sanstha Ltd.
Deurali Bahuudesiya
Sahakari Sanstha Ltd.
Bindhyabasini
Hydropower Dev. Co. (P.)
Ltd.

Nepal Electricity Authority

FISCAL YEAR 2021/22

Projects।

Tungun-Thosne

Daraudi Khola A

Khani Khola

Miya Khola

Upper Marsyangdi

' N तरै
Upper Madi

Hewa Khola A
Jogmai

Dwari Khola

Upper Mai C

Dhunge-Jiri

Sabha Khola

Puwa Khola -1

Phawa Khola

Thapa Khola

Sardi Khola

Chake Khola

Midim Karapu

Syauri Bhumey

Molung Khola

Madkyu Khola

Mai sana Cascade

Theule Khola
Leguwa Khola
Super Mai
Sobuwa Khola-2
MHP

Midim Khola

Rudi Khola A

Location

Lalitpur

Gorkha

Lalitpur

Khotang

Lamjung
Kaski
Panchthar
Ilam

Dailekh

lam

Dolakha

Sankhuwasabha

lam

Taplejung

Myagdi

Kaski

Ramechhap

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Nuwakot

Okhaldhunga

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Taplejung

Lamjung

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Capacity (kW)। PPA Date

4360

6000

2000

996

50000

25000

14900

7600

3750

5100

600

4000

4000

4950

13600

4000

2830

3000

23

7000

13000

8000

1500

40

7800

90

100

8800

2069.04.05

2068.05.19

2069.04.05

2069.08.10

2067.09.14

2066.05.21

2068.05.30

2069.08.07

2069.12.30

2068.12.23

2068.09.25

2068.11.17

2070.10.09

2063.12.01

206710.11

2068.11.11

2065.11.06

2069.10.28

2072.11.16

2069.11.21

2066.08.03

2069.11.14

2066.12.16

2072.11.21

2073.12.06

2074.11.15

2070.02.20

2069.10.28

Commercial

Operation Date

2073.07.09

2073.08.13

2073.08.20

2073.09.03

2073.09.17

2073.09.25

2073.10.22

2074.01.18

2074.01.23

2074.04.09

2074.06.01

2074.06.02

2074.06.23

2074.07.14

2074.08.22

2074.08.23

2074.08.28

2074.10.15

2074.10.18

20741212

2074.12.19

2074.12.26

2075.03.24

2075.03.28

2075.07]

2075.07.14

2075.09.04

2075.12.04

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80

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82

83

84

85

86

87

88

89

90

91

92

93

94

95

96

97

98

99

100

101

102

Developer

Mandu Hydropower Ltd.

Salmanidevi Hydropower
(P). Ltd

Eastern Hydropower Pvt.
Ltd.

Mountain Hydro Nepal
Pvt. Ltd.

Pashupati Environmental
Power Co. Pvt. Ltd.
United Idi Mardi and R.B.
Hydropower Pvt. Ltd.
Rairang Hydropower
Development Company
Ltd.

Api Power Company Pvt.
Ltd.

Arun Kabeli Power Ltd.

Rangoon Khola
Hydropower Pvt. Ltd.
Dolti Power Company
Pvt. Ltd.

Bindhyabasini
Hydropower Dev. Co. (P.)
Ltd.

Ghalemdi Hydro Limited
(Previously, Cemat Power
Dev Company (P). Ltd.)
Terhathum Power
Company Pvt. Ltd.

Upper Solu Hydroelectric
Company Pvt. Ltd

Sagarmatha Jalabidhyut
Company Pvt. Ltd.

Mai Khola Hydropower
Pvt. Ltd.

Century Energy Pvt. Ltd.

Rawa Energy
Development Pvt. Ltd.
Himalayan Hydropower
Pvt. Ltd.

Manakamana Engineering
Hydropower Pvt. Ltd.

Everest Sugar and
Chemical Industries Ltd.

Civil Hydropower Pvt. Ltd.

Taksar-Pikhuwa
Hydropower Pvt. Ltd.
Shiva Shree Hydropower
(P.) Ltd.

Projects

Bagmati Khola
Small

Kapadi Gad
Pikhuwa Khola

Tallo Hewa Khola

Lower Chhote
Khola

Upper Mardi
lwa Khola
Upper Naugad
Gad
Kabeli B-1

Jeuligad

Padam Khola

Rudi Khola B

Ghalemdi Khola

Upper Khorunga

Solu Khola

Super Mai 'A'

Super Mai Cascade

Hadi Khola
Sunkoshi A

Upper Rawa
Namarjun Madi

Ghatte Khola

Everest Sugar
and Chemical
Industries Ltd.
Bijayapur 2 Khola
Small

Taksar Pikhuwa

Upper Chaku A

A YEAR IN REVIEW

Location

Makawanput/
Lalitpur

Doti
Bhojpur
Panchthar
Gorkha

Kaski

Taplejung

Darchula

Taplejung,
Panchthar

Bajhang

Dailekh

Lamjung & Kaski

Myagdi

Terhathum

Solukhumbu

llam
llam
Sindhupalchowk
Khotang
Kaski

Dolakha

Mahottari

Kaski
Bhojpur

Sindhupalchowk

FISCAL YEAR 2021/22

Capacity (kW)। PPA Date

22000

3330

5000

22100

997

7000

9900

8000

25000

996

4800

6600

5000

7500

23500

9600

3800

997

3000

11880

5000

3000

4500

8000

22200

2069.10.07

2069.12.11

2066.07.24

2071.04.09

2072.08.04

2073.02.25

2070.01.29

2073.07.12

2069.03.29

2071.10.20

2074.08.01

2071.4.20

2069.12.30

2073.07.29

2070.07.24

2074.11.14

2074.12.07

2074.05.05

2073.04.24

2066.05.30

2070.04.28

2075.06.17

2072.09.12

2073.09.01

2067.05.22

Commercial

Operation Date

2075.12.19

2076.02.25

2076.02.27

2076.04.21

2076.05.20

2076.06.20

2076.06.20

2076.07.13

2076.07.23

2076.08.27

2076.09.08

2076.11.05

2076.11.05

2076.11.17

2076.12.10
(Transactional
Operation Date-
TOD)

2077.02.32

2077.03.31

2077.05.12

2077.06.04

2077.06.12

2077.07.23

207710.26

20771118

2078.01.01

2078.02.01

Nepal Electricity Authority

103

104

105

106

107

108

109

110

111

112

113

114

115

116

117

118

119

120

121

122

A YEAR IN REVIEW

Developer

Robust Energy Ltd.
Singati Hydro Energy
Pvt. Ltd.

Richet Jalbidhyut
Company Pvt. Ltd.
Samling Power Company
Pvt. Ltd.

Manang Trade Link Pvt.
Ltd.

Asian Hydropower Pvt.
Ltd.

Green Ventures Pvt. Ltd.
Chhyangdi Hydropower
Limited

Universal Power Company
Ltd.

Three Star Hydropower
Company Ltd.

Numbur Himalaya
Hydropower Pvt. Ltd.
Indushankar Chini
Udhyog Ltd.

Upper Syange
Hydropower P. Ltd.
Buddha Bhumi Nepal
Hydro Power Co. Pvt. Ltd.
Arun Valley Hydropower
Dev. Co. Ltd.

Upper Hewa Khola
Hydropower Co. Pvt. Ltd.
Suri Khola Hydropower
Pvt. Ltd.

Nyadi Hydropower
Limited

Himalaya Urja Bikas Co.
Pvt. Ltd.

Himalaya Urja Bikas Co.
Ltd.

Kathmandu Upatyaka
Khanepani Bewasthapan
Board

Surya Power Company
Pvt. Ltd.

Ridi Hydropower
Development Co. Ltd.
Eco Power Development
Company Pvt. Ltd

Api Power Company Ltd.
Solar Farm Pvt. Ltd.

Api Power Company Ltd.

Sagarmatha Energy and
Construction Pvt. Ltd.

Nepal Electricity Authority

FISCAL YEAR 2021/22

Projects
Mistri Khola

Singati Khola
Richet Khola
Mai Beni
Lower Modi

Lower Jogmai

Likhu-lV
Upper Chhyangdi
Khola

Lower Khare
Sapsup Khola

Likhu Khola A

Indushankar Chini
Udhyog Ltd.
Upper Syange
Khola

Lower Tadi

Kabeli B-1 Cascade

Upper Hewa Khola
Small

Suri Khola
Nyadi
Upper Khimti

Upper Khimti Il

Location
Myagdi

Dolakha
Gorkha
llam
Parbat

llam
Ramechhap

Lamjung
Dolakha

Khotang

Solukhumbu &
Ramechap

Sarlahi
Lamjung
Nuwakot

Panchthar
Sankhuwasabha
Dolakha
Lamjung
Ramechhap

Ramechhap

SUB TOTAL

IPP Solar Power Projects

Solar

Bishnu Priya Solar
Farm Project
Butwal Solar

Project
Mithila Solar PV
Electric Project

Chandranigahpur
Solar Project

Belchautara Solar

Project
Dhalkebar Solar
Project
Dhalkebar Solar
Project

Lalitpur

Nawalparasi
Rupandehi
Dhanusha
Rautahat
Tanahun
Dhanusha

Dhanusha

SUB TOTAL
TOTAL

Capacity (kW)
42000

25000
4980
9510

20000

6200
52400

4000
11000
6600
24200
3000
2400
4993
9940
8500
6400
30000
12000

7000

1,020,528

680.4

960
8500
10000
4000
5000
1000

3000

33140.4
1,531,768

PPA Date

2067.10.20

2070.07.27

2073.02.23

2073.07.26

2068.05.20

2074.12.07

2067.10.19

2074.03.22

2069.10.22

2075.03.25

2071.11.22

2075.06.10

2072.06.14

2070.12.10

2075.08.09

2072.09.23

2072.02.20

2072.02.12

2067.10.09

2069.12.09

2069.06.12

2074.04.08

2075.06.09

2075.09.16

2075.04.27

2075.04.23

2075.05.03

2075.06.24

Commercial

Operation Date

2078.03.03

2078.04.17

2078.04.28

2078.06.01

2078.06.14

2078.07.15

2078.07.21

2078.08.24

2078.09.06

2078.09.23

2078.10.25

2078.11.01

2078.11.15

2078.12.10

2078.12.12

2078.12.19

2079.01.18

2079.01.27

2079.02.04

2079.02.17

2069.07.15

2075.08.13

2077.07.15

207711.22

2078.05.06

2078.07.01

2078.10.02

2078.11.21

A YEAR IN REVIEW FISCAL YEAR 2021/22

NEPAL ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY
POWER TRADE DEPARTMENT
Power Projects (Under Construction) as of FY 2078/79
(Financial Closure Concluded Projects)

Installed
Capacity

Required

Developers Location PPA Date Commercial

Projects

Sanjen Hydropower
Co.Limited

Middle Bhotekoshi

Jalbidhyut Company Ltd.

Chilime Hydro Power
Company Ltd.

Sanjen Hydropower
Company Limited
Trishuli Jal Vidhyut
Company Ltd.

Tanahun Hydropower
Ltd.

Nama Buddha
Hydropower Pvt. Ltd.

Jumdi Hydropower Pvt.

Ltd.

Hira Ratna Hydropower

P.ltd

Energy Engineering Pvt.

Ltd.

Greenlife Energy Pvt.
Ltd.

Mathillo Mailung Khola

Jalbidhyut Ltd. (Prv.
Molnia Power Ltd.)

Water and Energy Nepal

Pvt. Ltd.

Gelun Hydropower
Co.Pvt.Ltd

Dariyal Small
Hydropower Pvt.Ltd
Suryakunda
Hydroelectric Pvt. Ltd.
Himalayan Power
Partner Pvt. Ltd.
Sasha Engingeering
Hydropower (P). Ltd

(kw)

NEA Subsidiary Hydropower Projects

Upper Sanjen

Middle Bhotekoshi

Rasuwagadhi

Sanjen

Upper Trishuli 3B

Tanahun

Tinau Khola Small

Jumdi Khola

Tadi Khola

Upper Mailung A

Khani khola-1

Upper Mailun

Badi Gad

Gelun

Upper Belkhu

Upper Tadi

Dordi Khola

Khani
Khola(Dolakha)

Rasuwa

Sindhupalchowk

Rasuwa

Rasuwa

Rasuwa

Tanahun

Sub Total
IPP Hydropower Projects

Palpa

Gulmi

Nuwakot

Rasuwa

Dolakha

Rasuwa

Baglung

Sindhupalchowk

Dhading

Nuwakot

Lamjung

Dolakha

14800

102000

111000

42500

37000

140000

447300

1665

1750

5000

6420

40000

14300

6600

3200

996

11000

27000

30000

2068.06.23

2068.07.28

2068.07.28

2068.08.19

2074.05.06

2075.03.15

2065.03.31

2066.10.21

2067.01.09

2067.03.25

"2067.06.24 (25

MW)

2074.02.21 (15

MW ) ११

2068.05.23

2068.08.13

2068.09.25

2068.11.28

2068.12.03

2069.03.01

2069.03.25

Operation Date

2076.09.15

2076.12.28

2076.09.15

2076.09.15

2078.11.17

2080.12.30

"2066.11.01 (0.99
MW)
2077.09.15 (0.675
MW)"

2069.10.11

2075.10.01

2075.10.01

"2074.12.17
(25MW)
2076.09.03
(ISMW)"

2075.10.01

2072.2.14

2074.06.14

2071.7.16

2075.10.01

2076.05.14

2074.12.17

Nepal Electricity Authority

A YEAR IN REVIEW

FISCAL YEAR 2021/22

Installed Required
Capacity PPA Date Commercial
(kw) Operation Date

Developers Projects Location

13 Selang Khola Sindhupalchowk 990 2069.03.31 2071.6.15
Compnay Ltd.
Liberty Hydropower Pvt. - :

14 Ltd Upper Dordi A Lamjung 25000 2069.06.02 2076.05.14
Hydro Innovation Pvt. .

15 4 mown Tinekhu Khola Dolakha 990 2069.06.08 2074.12.30
Salankhu Khola

16 Salankhu Khola Nuwakot 2500 2069.06.14 2071.11.30
Hydropower Pvt. Ltd.
Moonlight Hydropower - .

7 'ta. yeropow Balephi A Sindhupalchowk २22140 2069.0714 207612.28
Middle Modi . :

18 Middle Modi Parbat 15100 2069.08.21 2077.03.31
Hydropower Ltd.
Reliable Hydropower Co.

19 Pvt. Ltd Khorunga Khola Terhathum 4800 2069.08.26 2077.08.16
Rara Hydropower

20 Development Co. Pvt. Upper Parajuli Khola Dailekh 2150 2069.08.28 2071.12.17
Ltd.
Lohore Khola,

21 Lohore Khola Dailekh 4200 2069.09.08 2073.06.20
Hydropower Co. Pvt. Ltd.

- - "2069.09.16

Beni Hydropower Project

22 Upper Solu Solukhumbu 18000 2073.07.25 2074.10.01
Pvt. Ltd. .

(PPA Revived)

Dudhkoshi Power

23 Rawa Khola Khotang 6500 2069.09.26 2073.05.31
Company Pvt. Ltd.
Madhya Midim

24 ~~' Jalbidhyut Company P. Middle Midim Lamjung 3100 2069.10.23 2072.5.
Ltd.
Volcano Hydropower Teli

25 eliya Khola Dhankuta 996 2069.10.25 2071.7.24
Pvt. Ltd.
Betrawoti Hydropower

26 Phalankhu Khola Rasuwa 13700 2069.12.06 2075.10.01
Company (P).Ltd
Dovan Hydropower -

27 yereP Junbesi Khola Solukhumbu 5200 2069.12.29 2076.08.30
Company Pvt. Ltd.
Tallo Midim Jalbidhut -_: -

28 Lower Midim Lamjung 996 2070.01.19 2071.8.1
Company Pvt. Ltd.
Tangchhar Hydro Pvt.

29 6 y Tangchhahara Mustang 2200 2070.02.20 2073.71
Abiral Hydropower Co.

30 Upper Khadam Morang 990 2070.02.21 2071.08.01
Pvt. Ltd.
Essel-Clean Solu

31 Lower Solu Solukhumbu 82000 2070.07.15 2076.8.30
Hydropower Pvt. Ltd.
Consortium Power

32 Khare Khola Dolakha 24100 2070.07.15 2075.08.15
Developers Pvt. Ltd.
Maya Khola Hydropower

33 Maya Khola Sankhuwasabha 14900 2070.08.30 2076.9.1
८०. Pvt. Ltd.
Idi Hydropower Co. P. .

34 Ltd Idi Khola Kaski 975 2070.09.01 2074.09.16

"2071.07.19 (10.3
; ; 2076.08.16 (10.3

Dordi Khola Jal Bidyut,, MW)

35 Dordi-1 Khola Lamjung 12000 MW) 2077.04.02
Company Ltd. 2075.11.21 (1.7

i, (1.7 MW)
MW)

River Falls Hydropower -

36 Down Piluwa Sankhuwasabha 9500 2071.10.18 2076.09.01
Development Pvt. Ltd.
Peoples' Hydropower - ०1) -

37 Super Dordi 'Kha Lamjung 54000 2071.11.13 2077.03.29

Rising Hydropower

Company Pvt. Ltd.

Nepal Electricity Authority

38

39

40

41

42

43

44

45

46
47

48

49

50

51

52

53

54

55

56

57

58

59

60

61

62

Developers

Hydro Venture Private
Limited

Global Hydropower
Associate Pvt. Ltd.
Paan Himalaya Energy
Private Limited
Dipsabha Hydropower
Pvt. Ltd.

Research and
Development Group
Pvt. Ltd.

Hydro Empire Pvt. Ltd.
Chandeshwori Mahadev
Khola MH. Co. Pvt. Ltd.
Bungal Hydro Pvt. Ltd.
(Previously Sanigad
Hydro Pvt. Ltd.)
Kalanga Hydro Pvt. Ltd.
Sanigad Hydro Pvt. Ltd.
Dhaulagiri Kalika Hydro
Pvt. Ltd.

Menchhiyam
Hydropower Pvt. Ltd.

Kabeli Energy Limited

Peoples Energy Ltd.
(Previously Peoples
Hydro Co-operative Ltd.)

Chauri Hydropower (P.)
Ltd.

Huaning Development
Pvt. Ltd.

Multi Energy
Development Pvt. Ltd.

Ankhu Hydropower (P.)
Ltd.

Myagdi Hydropower
Pvt. Ltd.

Rapti Hydro and General
Construction Pvt. Ltd.
Siddhi Hydropower
Company Pvt. Ltd.
Nilgiri Khola
Hydropower Co. Ltd.
Siuri Nyadi Power Pvt.
Ltd.

Swet-Ganga Hydropower
and Construction Ltd.
Nilgiri Khola
Hydropower Co. Ltd.

Projects

Solu Khola
(Dudhkoshi)

Likhu-2
Likhu-1

Sabha Khola A

Rupse Khola
Upper Myagdi
Chulepu Khola
Upper Sanigad

Kalangagad

Upper Kalangagad

Darbang-Myagdi

Upper Piluwa Khola

2

Kabeli-A

Khimti-2

Chauri Khola

Upper Balephi A

Langtang Khola

Ankhu Khola

Ghar Khola

Rukumgad
Siddhi Khola
Nilgiri Khola
Super Nyadi
Lower Likhu

Nilgiri Khola-2

A YEAR IN REVIEW

Location

Solukhumbu

Solukhumbu/
Ramechap
Solukhumbu/
Ramechap

Sankhuwasabha

Myagdi
Myagdi
Ramechhap
Bajhang

Bajhang
Bajhang

Myagdi

Sankhuwasabha

Panchthar and
Taplejung

Dolakha and
Ramechhap

Kavrepalanchowk,
Ramechhap,
Sindhupalchowk,
Dolakha

Sindhupalchowk

Rasuwa

Dhading

Myagdi

Rukum
llam
Myagdi
Lamjung
Ramechhap

Myagdi

Installed
Capacity

(kw)

86000

33400

51400

9990

4000

20000

8520

10700

15330
38460

25000

4720

37600

48800

6000

36000

20000

34000

14000

5000

10000

38000

40270

28100

71000

PPA Date

2071.11.13

2071.11.19

2071.11.19

2071.12.02

20711217

2071.12.17

2071.12.23

2072.03.15

2072.03.15
2072.03.15

2072.04.28

2072.05.11

2072.06.07

2072.06.14

2072.06.14 (5
MW) 2076.01.06
(1 MW)

2072.08.29

2072.09.29

2073.01.30

2073.02.11

2073.03.07

2074.05.29

2073.11.30

2074.02.19

2073.09.14

2074.03.05

FISCAL YEAR 2021/22

Required
Commercial
Operation Date

2077.06.10

2077.04.01

2077.04.01

2076.07.15

2076.08.02

2077.05.30

2075.04.15

2076.05.29
2076.05.29
2077.04.15

2075.12.25

2076.04.01

2076.11.03

2078.04.01

2075.12.30 (5
MW) 2078.08.03
(1 MW)
2075.10.06

"2076.12.30
(01४४)
2078.04.03
(IOMW)"

2076.12.30

"2076.08.30 (8.3
MW)
2078.10.17 (5.7
MW)"

2076.09.01

2077.03.31

2080.08.30

2079.04.01

2078.08.15

2081.08.30

Nepal Electricity Authority

63

64

65

66

67

68

69

70

7)

72

73

74

75

76

77

78

79

80

81

82

83

84

85

A YEAR IN REVIEW

Developers

Sano Milti Khola
Hydropower Ltd.
Diamond Hydropower
Pvt. Ltd.

Rasuwa Hydropower
Pvt. Ltd

Makari Gad Hydropowe
Pvt. Ltd.

Super Madi Hydropowe
Ltd. (Previously Himal
Hydro and General
Construction Ltd.)
Mount Nilgiri
Hydropower Company
Pvt. Ltd.

Sindhujwala
Hydropower Ltd.

Energy Venture Pvt. Ltd.

Orbit Energy Pvt. Ltd.
(Previously Pokhari
Hydropower Company
Pvt. Ltd.)

Daram Khola Hydro
Energy Ltd.

Him River Power Pvt.
Ltd.

Madhya Tara Khola
Hydropower P. Ltd. (Prv.
Pahadi Hydro Power
Company (P.) Ltd.)

FISCAL YEAR 2021/22

Projects

Sano Milti
Upper Daraudi-1
Phalanku Khola

/ Makarigad

r

Super Madi

Rurubanchu-1

Upper Nyasem

Upper Lapche

Sabha Khola B

Daram Khola

Liping Khola

Madhya Tara Khola
Small

Nepal Water and Energy

Development Company
Pvt. Ltd.

Mewa Developers Pvt.
Ltd.

Him Star Urja Co. Pvt.
Ltd.

Aashutosh Energy Pvt.
Ltd.

Sanvi Energy Pvt. Ltd.
Jhyamolongma
Hydropower
Development Company
Pvt. Ltd.

Nasa Hydropower Pvt.
Ltd.

Sanima Middle Tamor
Hydropower Ltd. (Prv.
Tamor Sanima Energy
Pvt. Ltd.)

Vision Energy and Power

Pvt. Ltd.

Dolakha Nirman
Company Pvt. Ltd.

People's Power Limited

Nepal Electricity Authority

Upper Trishuli - 1

Middle Mewa
Buku Kapati

Chepe Khola Small

Jogmai Cascade

Karuwa Seti

Lapche Khola

Middle Tamor

Nupche Likhu

Isuwa Khola

Puwa - 2

Location

Ramechhap and
Dolakha

Gorkha
Rasuwa

Darchula

Kaski

Kalikot

Sindhupalchowk

Dolakha
Sankhuwasabha
Baglung and

Gulmi

Sindhupalchowk

Baglung

Rasuwa

Taplejung

Okhaldhunga and

Solukhumbu
Lamjung

Ilam

Kaski

Dolakha

Taplejung

Ramechhap

Sankhuwasabha

llam

Installed
Capacity

(kw)

3000

10000

5000

10000

44000

13500

41400

52000

15100

9600

16260

2200

216000

49000

5000

8630

6000

32000

99400

73000

57500

97200

4960

PPA Date

2073.01.13

2072.08.14

2071.08.24

2072.08.29

2073.10.27

2074.05.08

2073.07.24

2073.04.20

2074.03.26

2073.10.09

2073.02.28

2073.10.26

2074.10.14

2075.05.04

2074.10.11

2075.02.15

2075.05.07

2074.04.20

2074.07.29

2073.09.26

2074.11.28

2075.06.26

2074.05.05

Required
Commercial

Operation Date

2075.08.01

2075.09.17

2076.8.01

2076.02.32

2078.02.28

2077.11.03

2077.03.30

2078.12.30

2078.2.31

2076.09.08

2077.01.22

2075.08.29

2080.12.18

2080.06.06

2077.04.15

2078.11.09

2078.04.07

2079.01.12

2079.04.14

2078.05.28

2080.05.02

2080.04.01

2078.06.11

A YEAR IN REVIEW

FISCAL YEAR 2021/22 (Egy

Installed Required
Developers Projects Location Capacity PPA Date Commercial
(kw) Operation Date
86 — Tundi Power Pvt.Ltd Rahughat Mangale Myagdi 35500 2075.03.29 2079.08.29
87 Him Consult Pvt. Ltd. Rele Khola Myagdi 6000 2074.01.28 2077.02.19
Parbat Paiyun Khola
88 Hydropower Company Seti Khola Parbat 3500 2074.02.22 2076.12.30
Pvt. Ltd.
Chirkhwa Hydropower . .
89 Upper Chirkhwa Bhojpur 4700 2073.03.01 2077.04.01
Pvt. Ltd.
Yambling Hydropower . .
90 ०५. Ltd 8»? Yambling Khola Sindhupalchowk 7270 2072.09.29 2077.03.17
Gaurishankar Power Middle Hyongu
91 yong Solukhumbu 22900 2074.12.08 2079.04.01
Development Pvt. Ltd. Khola B
Upper Lohore Khola -
92 Upper Lohore Dailekh 4000 2074.12.08 2077.04.11
Hydropower Co. Pvt. Ltd.
Unitech Hydropower Co. -
93 Upper Phawa Taplejung 5800 2074.11.11 2078.04.16
Pvt. Ltd.
Omega Energy - .
94 Sunigad Bajhang 11050 2074.11.30 2080.02.07
Developer Pvt. Ltd.
Gorakshya Hydropower
95 ०५. Ltd Super Ankhu Khola Dhading 23500 2074.03.15 2080.09.15
96 ४ Power Company Ltd. Upper Chameliya Darchula 40000 2075.11.15 2079.11.13
97 Vision Lumbini Ltd. Seti Nadi Kaski 25000 2075.08.06 2079.04.05
Kasuwa Khola
98 Kasuwa Khola Sankhuwasabha 45000 2075.08.13 2082.04.06
Hydropower Ltd.
Lower Irkhuwa .
99 Lower Irkhuwa Bhojpur 13040 2075.02.16 2079.04.03
Hydropower Co. Pvt. Ltd.
Apex Makalu Hydro Middle Hongu
100 Solukhumbu 22000 2075.05.14 2079.04.01
Power Pvt. Ltd. Khola A
101 पात Power Pvt.Ltd Upper Rahughat Myagdi 48500 2075.03.29 2080.08.29
Upper Piluwa Khola
102 ~Mabilung Energy (P.) Ltd PP 3 Sankhuwasabha 4950 2075.12.12 2078.11.16
- Gorkha and
103 _ Blue Energy Pvt. Ltd. Super Trishuli - 70000 2075.07.11 2080.11.17
Chitwan
Samyukta Urja Pvt.
104 Ltd. (Prv. Sungava Thulo Khola Myagdi 21300 2075.02.17 2079.04.15
Foundation Pvt. Ltd.)
Bhujung Hydropower 4 .
105 Upper Midim Lamjung 7500 2074.05.29 2078.04.01
Pvt. Ltd.
Shaileshwari Power ;,
106 Upper Gaddigad Doti 1550 2075.04.06 2077.12.19
Nepal Pvt. Ltd.
Ridge Line Energy Pvt. :
107 पप BY Super Chepe GorkhaLamjung १०५० 2075.12.19 2079.05.20
Makar Jitumaya -
108 Upper Suri Dolakha 7000 2075.04.10 2079.12.30
Hydropower Pvt. Ltd.
Mount Rasuwa -]: .
109 Midim 1 Khola Lamjung 13424 2075.10.07 2080.04.04
Hydropower Pvt. Ltd.
110 Sewa Hydro Ltd. Lower Selang Sindhupalchowk 1500 2074.02.22 2075.12.30
Himalayan Water
Resources and Energy .
11 Upper Chauri Kavrepalanchowk 6000 2074.07.27 2078.04.04
Development Co. Pvt.
Ltd.
Hilton Hydro Energy . ;
112 Super Kabeli Taplejung 12000 2075.11.02 2079.10.04
Pvt. Ltd.
113 Snow Rivers Pvt. Ltd. Super Kabeli A Taplejung 13500 2075.11.02 2080.01.01

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115

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117

118

119

120

121

122

123

124

125

10

A YEAR IN REVIEW

Developers

Dhading Ankhu Khola
Hydro Pvt. Ltd.

Isuwa Energy Pvt. Ltd.

North Summit Hydro
Pvt. Ltd.

Sailung Power Company
Pvt. Ltd.

Orbit Energy Pvt. Ltd.
River Side Hydro Energy
Pvt. Ltd.

Palun Khola Hydropower
Pvt. Ltd.

Perfect Energy
Development Pvt. Ltd
Silk Power (Prv. Maa
Shakti Engineering &
hydropower Pvt. Ltd.)
Chirkhwa Hydropower
Pvt. Ltd.

Apolo Hydropower Pvt.
Ltd.

Barpak Daruadi
Hydropower Pvt. Ltd.

Gorkha Congenial
Energy and Investment
Pvt. Ltd.

Global Energy and
Construction Pvt. Ltd.

National Solar Power Co.
Pvt. Ltd.

Api Power Company Ltd.
Api Power Company Ltd.

Nepal Solar Farm Pvt.
Ltd.

Saurya Bidhyut Power
Pvt. Ltd.

Pure Energy Pvt. Ltd.

Pure Energy Pvt. Ltd.

G.I. Solar Pvt. Ltd.

Nepal Electricity Authority

FISCAL YEAR 2021/22

Installed
Projects Location Capacity
(kw)
Upper Ankhu Dhading 38000
Lower Isuwa
Sankhuwasabha 37700
Cascade
Hidi Khola Lamjung 6820
Bhotekoshi-1 Sindhupalchowk 40000
Sabha Khola C Sankhuwasabha 4196
Tamor Khola-5 Taplejung 37520
Palun Khola Taplejung 21000
Middle Trishuli
छ Nuwakot 19410
anga
Luja Khola Solukhumbu 23550
Lower Chirkhwa Bhojpur 4060
Buku Khola Solukhumbu 6000
Middle Super
Gorkha 10000
Daraudi
SUB TOTAL 2,775,788
IPP Solar Power Projects
Lamahi Solar Project Dang 3000
Duhabi Solar Project Sunsari 8000
Grid Connected
Solar PV Project Nawalparasi 5000
(VGF)
Parwanipur Solar
. Parsa 8000
Project
Simara Solar Project Bara 1000
Som Radhakrishna
Solar Farm Project Kaski 4000
(VGF)
Grid Connected
Solar Project, Nawalparasi 2000
Nawalparasi
Solar PV Project
(1032), Nainapur, Banke 10000
Banke, Block-1
Solar PV Project
(1033), Nainapur, Banke 10000
Banke, Block-2
Grid Connected Solar
Morang 6800
Project, Morang
SUB TOTAL 57800
TOTAL 3,280,888

PPA Date

2075.06.14

2077.09.27

2075.10.04

2075.03.15
2075.12.10

2075.12.04

2075.04.06

2075.09.03

2075.10.16

2074.01.20

"2070.02.02
2075.04.22

(PPA Revived)"

2075.11.23

2075.06.24

2075.06.25

2076.11.23

2075.04.27
2075.05.03

2076.11.23

207712.20

2078.08.12

2078.08.12

2078.08.27

Required
Commercial

Operation Date

2079.09.15

2080.12.30

2080.05.15

2079.07.01

2079.04.02

2080.04.10

2080.06.21

2080.02.17

2080.11.14

2078.04.01

2074.04.01

2080.03.01

2076.12.23

2076.12.24

2077.08.22

2076.02.26
2076.03.02

2077.03.16

2078.06.17

2080.02.11

2080.02.11

2079.08.26

A YEAR IN REVIEW

NEPAL ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY
POWER TRADE DEPARTMENT

FISCAL YEAR 2021/22

Power Projects in Different Stages of Development as of FY 2078/79

Developers

Raghuganga Hydropower
Ltd.

Balephi Jalbidhyut Co. Ltd.
Ingwa Hydro Power Pvt. Ltd
United Modi Hydropwer Ltd.
Salasungi Power Limited

Sisa Hydro Electric Company
Pvt. Ltd.

Himali Rural Electric Co-
operative Ltd.

Sabha Pokhari Hydro Power
(P.) Ltd.

United Mewa Khola
Hydropower Pvt. Ltd.

Nyam Nyam Hydropower
Company Pvt. Ltd.

Saptang Hydro Power Pvt.
Ltd.

IDS Energy Pvt. Ltd.

Langtang Bhotekoshi
Hydropower Company Pvt.
Ltd.

Upper Richet Hydropower
Pvt. Ltd.

Khechereswor Jal Vidhyut
Pvt. Ltd.

Khechereswor Jal Vidhyut
Pvt. Ltd.

Gaughar Ujjyalo Sana
Hydropower Co. Pvt. Ltd.

(Without Financial Closure)

Installed
Capacity
(kW)

Location

Projects

NEA Subsidiary Hydropower Projects

Rahughat Myagdi 40000
Sub Total 40000
IPP Hydropower Projects
Balephi Sindhupalchowk 23520
Upper Ingwa khola Taplejung 9700
Lower Modi 2 Parbat 10500
Sanjen Khola Rasuwa 78000
Sisa Khola A Solukhumbu 2800
Leguwa Khola Small Dhankuta 640
Lankhuwa Khola = Sankhuwasabha 5000
Mewa Khola Taplejung 50000
Nyam Nyam Khola Rasuwa 6000
Saptang Khola Nuwakot 2500
Lower Khorunga Terhathum 5400
Rasuwa Bhotekoshi Rasuwa 120000
Upper Richet Gorkha 2000
Jadari Gad Small Bajhang 1000
Salubyani Gad,
Bajhang 233
Small
Ghatte Khola Small Sindhupalchowk 970

PPA Date

2075.12.18

2067.09.08

2068.03.10

2072.11.14

2072.12.02

2073.10.28

2074.02.08

2074.02.21

2074.02.21

2074.03.27

2074.04.08

2074.08.24

2074.09.07

2074.09.20

2074.10.12

2074.10.12

2074.11.11

2079.10.17

2077.06.30

2073.04.01

2076.03.17

2077.03.08

20771212

2075.12.28

2077.09.14

2078.04.01

207712.31

2076.04.12

2078.04.01

2078.09.07

2077.04.01

2077.07.30

2077.09.29

2077.03.01

Nepal Electricity Authority

A YEAR IN REVIEW

FISCAL YEAR 2021/22

Installed

Developers Projects Location Capacity PPA Date

Seti Khola Hydropower Pvt.

(kw)

17 Ltd Seti Khola Kaski 22000 2074.11.11 2079.04.15
Super Hewa Power Company

18 Pvt. Ltd Super Hewa Sankhuwasabha 5000 2074.12.27 2078.04.01

19 Baraha Multipower Pvt. Ltd. Irkhuwa Khola B Bhojpur 15524 2075.02.14 2079.04.15
hilimili Hydropower Co. Pvt., ः

20 a शी? Gulangdi Khola Gulmi 980 2075.02.24 2078.01.14
North Summit Hydro Pvt. Cog:

21 Ltd Nyadi Phidi Lamjung 21400 2075.02.24 2079.12.15

22 Himali Hydro Fund Pvt. Ltd. Sona Khola Taplejung 9000 2075.03.14 2080.07.30
Jalshakti Hydro Company

23 llep (Tatopani) Dhading 23675 2075.03.25 2081.08.25
Pvt. Ltd.

24 Arati Power Company Ltd. Upper Irkhuwa Bhojpur 14500 2075.04.01 2079.08.01
Mount Everest Power

25 Dudhkunda Khola Solukhumbu 12000 2075.04.01 2079.06.30
Development Pvt. Ltd.
Him Parbat Hydropower Pvt.

26 Ltd Sagu Khola-1 Dolakha 5500 2075.04.10 2079.12.30
Him Parbat Hydropower Pvt.

27 Ltd Sagu Khola Dolakha 20000 2075.04.10 2079.12.30
Annapurna Bidhyut Bikas Co. ; ः

28 Landruk Modi Kaski 86590 2075.04.13 2081.09.15
Pvt. Ltd.
Madame Khola Hydropower ;

29 " लल Madame Khola Kaski 24000 2075.04.15 2080.12.30
Pvt. Ltd.
Mid Solu Hydropower -

30 yore MidSoluKhola — Solukhumbu 9500 2075.04.21 — 2079,0514
Company Pvt. Ltd.
Thulo Khola Hydropower Upper thulo .

31 Myagdi 15000 2075.04.24 2080.06.30
Pvt. Ltd. Khola-A

32 Kalika Energy Ltd. Bhotekoshi-5 Sindhupalchowk 62000 2075.04.25 2080.09.15
Super Ghalemdi Hydropower - .

33 Super Ghalemdi Myagdi 9140 2075.05.05 2080.12.12
Pvt. Ltd.
Dibyajyoti Hydropower Pvt. - 0; .

34 ltd Marsyangdi Besi Lamyjung 50000 2075.05.10 2079.06.06
Amar Jyoti Hydro Power Pvt.

35 Ltd Istul Khola Gorkha 1506 2075.05.13 2079.10.25

36 Ichowk Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. Gohare Khola Sindhupalchowk 950 2075.05.25 2076.07.29

- - Ramechhap and
37 Pike Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. Likhu Khola 30000 2075.05.26 2082.02.17
Okhaldhunga
38 Sita Hydro Power Co. Pvt. Ltd. Nyasim Khola Sindhupalchowk 35000 2075.05.26 2080.03.15
39 Sushmit Energy Pvt. Ltd. Kunaban Khola Myagdi 20000 2075.05.29 2080.11.03

Nepal Electricity Authority

A YEAR IN REVIEW

FISCAL YEAR 2021/22

Installed
Developers Projects Location Capacity PPA Date
(kw)
Masina Paryatan Sahakari - Kaski and
40 Masina 891 2075.06.02 2076.10.29
Sanstha Ltd. Tanahu
Al Hydro Village Pvt. Ltd. Myagdi Khola Myagdi 57300 2075.06.04 2080.05.29
Shikhar Power Development,
42 P Bhim Khola Baglung 4960 2075.06.10 2078.06.05
Pvt. Ltd.
Phedi Khola Hydropower Phedi Khola .
43 Bhojpur 3520 2075.06.21 2079.12.01
Company Pvt. Ltd. (Thumlung)
Bikash Hyd ८ U Machh
44 co nyerspoweromPany पिर 0 Gorkha 4550 2075.0711 2080.03.30
Pvt. Ltd. Khola
45 Sita Hydropower Co. Pvt. Ltd. Dudh Khola Manang 65000 2075.0711 2080.03.15
46 Kalinchowk Hydropower Ltd. Sangu (Sorun) Dolakha 5000 2075.08.09 2079.12.30
Ruru Hydroelectric Company Rurubanchu -
47 Kalikot 12000 2075.08.20 2079.05.25
Pvt. Ltd. Khola-2
Gumu Khola Bhyakure
48 Gumu Khola Dolakha 950 2075.08.21 2078.05.30
Hydropower Pvt. Ltd.
Alliance Energy Solutions, ;
49 Pyt Ltd Upper Sit Khola Argakhanchi 905 2075.08.23 2077.05.04
Ekikrit Byapar Company Pvt. - :
50 Ltd yap Pany Brahamayani Sindhupalchowk 35470 2075.08.24 2080.04.13
Integrated Hydro Fund Nepal . .,
51 Pvt. Ltd Upper Brahamayani Sindhupalchowk 15150 2075.08.24 2080.04.13
Kabeli Hydropower Company -,
52 Kabeli-3 Taplejung 21930 2075.10.03 2079.09.01
Pvt.Ltd.
53 Union Mewa Hydro Ltd. Mewa Khola Taplejung 23000 2075.10.04 2080.09.15
Sajha Power Development,,
54 Pyt. Ltd Lower Balephi Sindhupalchowk 20000 2075.10.06 2080.07.18
. . Upper Nyasem .
55 Sindhujwala Hydropower Ltd. Khola A Sindhupalchowk 21000 2075.10.06 2079.03.30
Habitat P C Pvt.
56 iv marr owermompeny™" —— Hewa Khola "A" Panchthar 5000 207510.07 2078,04.01
Ruby Valley Hydropower
57 Menchet Khola Dhading 7000 2075.10.15 2080.02.13
Company Ltd
Dudhpokhari Chepe .
58 Dudhpokhari Chepe Gorkha 8800 2075.10.15 2080.01.28
Hydropower Pvt. Ltd.
Sankhuwasabha Power Dev.
59 Pyt. Ltd Super Sabha Khola = Sankhuwasabha 4100 2075.10.23 2080.06.03
60 8 Urja Pvt. Ltd. Nuagad Darchula 1000 2075.11.03 2078.10.22
Champawati Hydropower -
Chepe khola A Lamjung 7000 2075.11.07 2079.04.04

Pvt. Ltd

Nepal Electricity Authority

A YEAR IN REVIEW

FISCAL YEAR 2021/22

Installed

Developers Projects Location Capacity PPA Date

Helambu Construction Pvt.

(kw)

62 Ltd Ksumti khola Sindhupalchowk 683 2075.11.29 2078.03.04
63 Hydro Connection Pvt. Ltd. Rauje Khola Solukhumbu 17712 2075.12.04 2080.10.15
Milke Jaljale Hydropower Pvt.
64 Ltd Upper Piluwa Hills। Sankhuwasabha 4990 2075.12.04 2081.04.04
65 Ambe Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. Upper Bhurundi Parbat 3750 2075.12.10 2079.04.16
Dhaulagiri Civil Electrical
. - - Madhya Daram
66 and Mechanical Engineering Baglung 3000 2075.12.26 207712.31
Khola A
Pvt. Ltd.
Dhaulagiri Civil Electrical
Madhya Daram
67 and Mechanical Engineering Khola B Baglung 4500 2075.12.26 2078.02.31
Pvt. Ltd.
Bhalaudi Khola Hydropower - :
68 र Bhalaudi Khola Kaski 2645 2076.0106 2080.04.16
Pvt. Ltd.
69 Kalika Construction Pvt. Ltd. Upper Daraudi B Gorkha 8300 2076.01.09 2080.09.15
70 Kalika Construction Pvt. Ltd. Upper Daraudi C Gorkha 9820 2076.01.09 2080.09.15
Super Khudi Hydropower - .
7] Upper Khudi Lamjung 21210 2076.01.11 2080.10.09
Pvt. Ltd.
72 Saidi Power Co. (Pvt.) Ltd. Saiti Khola Kaski 999 2077.06.13 2078.02.20
M M di
anang Marsyangdi Manang
73 Hydropower Company Pvt. . Manang 135000 207712.09 2081.12.18
Marsyangdi
Ltd.
Syarpu Power Company
74 a Syarpu Khola Rukum 3236 2078.04.11 2083.05.06
Limited
Dudh koshi Hydropower Dudhkoshi 2 -
75 . Solokhumbhu 70000 2078.08.06 2083.04.14
Private Ltd Jaleshwor
Sani Bheri Hydropower Co. - :
76 ४ Sani Bheri 3 Rukum 46720 2078.08.06  2082.09117
Pvt. Ltd
77 Dipjyoti Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. Khani Khola Dolakha 550 2078.08.10 2080.04.32
78 Melamchi Hydro Pvt.Ltd. Ribal khola Sindhupalchowk 998 2078.08.10 2080.06.05
: Saurya Bidyut
79 Jhapa Energy Limited - - - Jhapa 10000 2078.08.12 2080.02.11
Project, Shivasakti
Puwa Khola-1 Hydropower
80 Pvt. Ltd Aayu Malun khola Okhaldhunga 21000 2078.11.01 2081.04.19
81 Bigu Hydro Venture Pvt. Ltd. Pegu Khola Dolakha 3000 2079.03.30 2082.05.09
SUB TOTAL 1,504,167
IPP Solar Power Projects
First Solar Developers Nepal Bhrikuti Grid-tied -
1 Kapilvastu 8000 2077.12.20 2078.12.17
Pvt. Ltd. Solar
G.C. Solar Energy Group Pvt. Solar PV Project,
2 Surkhet 1200 2078.09.19 2079.03.18
Ltd. Surkhet
SUB TOTAL 9200
TOTAL 1,553,367

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29
30
31
32

33

34

35
36
37
38

A YEAR IN REVIEW

FISCAL YEAR 2021/22 (gp

Status of High Voltage Transmission Line Projects

Existing High Voltage Transmission Lines

Description

132 kV Transmission Line
Anarmani-Duhabi
Kushaha (Nepal)-Kataiya(India)

Duhabi-Lahan-Chandranigahapur-
Pathalaiya-Parwanipur/ Pathalaiya-
Hetauda

Hetauda-KL2 P/S
Bharatpur-Marsyangdi P/S
Hetauda-Bharatpur
Marsyangdi P/S-Suichatar
Suichatar-Matatirtha- KL2 P/S
Suichatar-Balaju
Balaju-Chapali-New Bhaktapur
New Bhaktapur-Lamosangu
Lamosangu-Khimti P/S
Lamosangu-Bhotekoshi P/S
Bharatpur-Damauli
Bharatpur-Kawasoti-Bardghat
Bardghat-Gandak P/S
Bardghat-Butwal

Butwal-KGA P/S

KGA P/S-Lekhnath
Lekhnath-Damauli
Lekhnath-Pokhara
Pokhara-Modikhola P/S
Butwal-Shivapur-Lamahi-Kohalpur
Lamahi-Jhimruk P/S
Kohalpur-Bhurigaun-Lumki

"Lamki-Pahalwanpur-Attariya-
Mahendranagar (Lalpur)"

Mahendranagar-Gaddachauki
Marsyangdi -M. Marsyangdi
Damak-Godak

Kusum-Hapure

Bhulbhule- Middle Marsyangdi P/S
Chameliya- Syaule- Attaria

Raxual-Parwanipur (Cross Border-Nepal
Portion)

Kusaha-Katalya (Cross Border-Nepal
Portion)

Dumre Damauli

Lamahi Ghorahi

Kushma -Lower Modi

Godak- Phidim-Amarpur (Kabeli Il & III)

Single
Single

Double

Double
Single
Single
Single
Double
Single
Double
Double
Single
Single
Single
Single
Double
Double
Double
Double
Single
Single
Single
Double
Single
Single
Double
Single
Double
Double
Single
Single
Single

Single

Single

Double
Double
Single
Double

"Length
Circuit
k m ६6

75.76
15.00

608.00

16.00
25.00
70.00
84.00
72.00
5.00
36.00
96.00
46.00
31.00
39.00
70.00
28.00
86.00
116.00
96.00
45.00
7,00
37.00
430.00
50.00
88.33

203.12

12.00
80.00
70.00
22.00
22.00
131.00

16.00

13.00

46.00
25.00
6.20
113.13

Nominal
"Conductor। Aluminium Cross
Type" Section Area
(Sq.mm)
BEAR 250
BEAR 250
BEAR 250
BEAR 250
DUCK 300
PANTHER 200
DUCK 300
BEAR 250
BEAR 250
BEAR 250
BEAR 250
BEAR 250
BEAR 250
WOLF 150
PANTHER 200
PANTHER 200
BEAR 250
DUCK 300
DUCK 300
WOLF 150
DOG 100
BEAR 250
BEAR 250
DOG 100
BEAR 250
BEAR 250
BEAR 250
CARDINAL 420
BEAR 250
BEAR 250
BEAR 250
BEAR 250
BEAR 250
BEAR 250
BEAR 250
BEAR 250
BEAR 250
BEAR 250

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42
43
44
45

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AYEARIN REVIEW। FISCAL YEAR 2021/22

Description

Trishuli 3A-Trishuli 3B Hub
Samundratar - Trishuli 3B Hub
Singati-Lamosangu

Solu Corridor (Tingla-Mirchatya)
New Modi -Lahachwok

Motipur-Sandhikharka
Butwal-Lumbini

Total (132 kV)
400/220 kV Transmission Line

Dhalkebar-Muzzaffarpur 400 kV Cross
Border Line

Khimti- Dhalkebar 220 kV Transmission
Line

Trishuli 3B Hub-Matatirtha 220 kV
Transmission Line

Marsyandi (Markichwok)-Matatirtha 220
kV Transmission Line

Matatirtha- Matatirtha Substation 220
kV Transmission Line

Dana-Kushma 220 kV Line

Koshi Corridor (Inaruwa-Basantapur-
Baneshwor-Tumlingtar)

Total (220 kV)
66 kV Transmission Line
Chilime P/S-Trishuli P/S
Trisuli P/S-Balaju
Trisuli P/S-Devighat P/S
Devighat P/S-Okhaltar
Okhaltar-Chapalli

Chapali-New Chabel

New Chabel-Lainchaur
Balaju-Lainchor
Balaju-Siuchatar-KL1 P/S
KL 1 P/S-Hetauda-Simara
Simara-Parwanipur-Birgunj
Suichatar-Teku

Suichatar-New Patan
Teku-K3 (underground)

Bhaktapur- Baneshwor-Patan

Bhaktapur-Banepa-Panchkhal-Sunkoshi
P/S
Indrawati- Panchkhal

Total (66 kV)

Nepal Electricity Authority

of Ckts"

Double
Double
Single

Double
Double

Double
Double

Double UG

Double
Double
Double

Double

Double Ckt,
Underground

Double Ckt,
Underground

Double

Single

Single
Double
Single
Double
Double

Double
Single
Single
Double
Double

Double
Double

Double

"Double,

Single Core"

Single

Single
Single

3459.54

78.00

150.00

98.00

164.00

2.50

2.50

79.6

106
602.60

39.00
58.00
4.56
53.00
5.60

10.00

7,00
2.00
72.00
104.00
40.00
8.20

13.00

5.60

16.50

48.00

28.00
514.46

"Conductor

BISON
AAAC Upas
BEAR
CARDINAL
BEAR
BEAR
BEAR

1C, XLPE Cu
Cable

MOOSE
BISON
BISON

MOOSE

1C, XLPE Cu
Cable

1C, XLPE Cu
Cable

MOOSE
MOOSE

WOLF
DOG
WOLF
DOG
XLPE Cable

ACCC
Silvasa

XLPE Cable
PANTHER
WOLF
WOLF
HTLS INVAR
BEAR

ACCC
Copenhegan

XLPE Cable

ACCC
Silvasa

LG] 120
PANTHER

Nominal
Aluminium Cross
Section Area
(Sq.mm)

350
300
250
420
250

250
250

500

500
350
350
500
1200

1600
500
500

150
100
150
100
500

100

500
200
150
150
150
250

220
400/500
123

120
200

A YEAR IN REVIEW FISCAL YEAR 2021/22

Under Construction High Voltage Transmission Lines

Length (Circuit km) Nominal

Aluminium

६6
Constructed। Conductor Cross Expected

Completion
Year (FY)"

७ ७ ७ [14
Transmission Line Constructed

till Section

Area

. "
FY 78-79 (Sq.mm)। Transmission Directorate

A 132 kV Transmission Line

1] Dordi Corridor Double 20 17 ०0 CARDINAL 420 2022/23
Singati-Lamosangu ः

2 ond Circuit Single 40 35 10 BEAR 250 2022/23

३ Lahachwok-Lekhnath Double 44 41 11 BEAR 250 2022/23

शु Bardaghat-Sardi Double 40 28 15 BEAR 250 2022/23
"Kusaha-Kataiya

5 Second Circuit Single 3 13 2 BEAR 250 २2022/23
(Cross Border-Nepal 8
Portion)"

6 Chameliya: Syaule 2088 131 124.5 0 BEAR 250 2022/23
Attaria 2nd Circuit।

7 Ramechap-Garjyang-— 0०00०0९8 62 54.5 53 BEAR 250 2022/23
Khimti

8 Thankot-Chapagaon Double 56 16 BEAR 250
"Raxual-Parwanipur

g Second Circult Single 16 16 16 BEAR 250 2022/23

(Cross Border-Nepal
Portion)"

Burtibang-Paudi
10 Amarai-Tamghas- Double 96 BEAR 250 2022/23
Sandhikharka

11. Mainahiya Sampatiya Double 56 12 12 BEAR 250 2022/23
12 Kushaha-Biratnagar Double 46 BEAR 250 2022/23
13 Dhalkebar-Loharpatti Double 40 CARDINAL 420 2022/23
14 Kohalpur-Surkhet Double 104 BEAR 250 2022/23
15 Balefi Corridor Double 40 CARDINAL 420 2022/23
16 Dhalkebar- Balganga Double 48 CARDINAL 420 2022/23
17 Kaligandaki- रिती Double 44 BEAR 250 2023/24
18 ०00 (Lalbandi) Double 40 BEAR 250 2023/24
19 Bhumahi-Hakui Double 32 BEAR 250 2023/24
20 Shungecanee Double 40 BEAR 250 2023/24
21 त Double 150 BEAR 250 २2024/25
Total 1,158.0 357.0 119.0

8  220kV Transmission Line

1 Bharatpur-Bardghat Double 148 138 0 BISON 350 2022/23

Nepal Electricity Authority

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Length (Circuit km) Nominal
Aluminium। «
"Constructed Expected
Transmission Line "re of Constructed Conductor सनी Completion
5 Total till ectlo Year (FY)"
FY 78-79" Area
(Sq.mm)

2 _Hetauda-Bharatpur Double 76 66 BISON 350 2022/23
३ Chilime-Trishuli Double 72 BISON 350 2022/23
Koshi Corridor
4  (Basantapur- Double 70 14 14 MOOSE 500 2022/23
Dhungesangu)
5 Tumlingtar-Sitalpati © Double 36 MOOSE 500 2023/24
Total 438 228 80

C 400 kV Transmission Line

1 Hetauda-Dhalkebar- Double 576 MOOSE 500 2020/21
Inaruwa

Total 576
ll Project Management Directorate

A 132 kV Transmission Line

Lapsifedi -

1] Changunarayan - Double 28 0 0 BEAR 250 2022/23
Duwakot
Parwanipur - ACCC

2 Pokhariya ** Double 42 0 0 Amsterdam 376 2023/24
Bhaktapur - Thimi - Single 800 sq.

3 Koteswar** Double 24 0 0 Core XLPE MM Cu 2022/23

5 _ Dandakhet - Double 50 0 0 CARDINAL 420 2023/24
Rahughat

छ Ghorahi- Double 80 0 0 CARDINAL 420 २2023/24
Madichaur

7 Borang - Lapang** Double 48 0 0 BEAR 250 2023/24

Total: 272

B 220 kV Transmission Line
Kushma - New ACCC

1 Butwal TL Double 176 60 50 Drake 519.7 2022/23
New Butwal -

2 Bardaghat TL Double 42 6) 0) BISON 350 2022/23

३ Dharapani-KhudiTL Double 56 0 0 Moose 500 2022/23

शु Khudi- Udipur TL Double 36 6) 0) ACCC 519.7 2022/23

Drake

5 Udipur-Bharatpur pole 134 6 6 ACCC 5197 २2022/23
TL Drake

6  Lapang - Ratmate Double 48 0 0 Twin 500 2024/25
TL Moose

Total 492 66.0 56.0

C 400 kV Transmission Line

; New Khimti - Double 8576 12 12 MOOSE 500 २2022/23
Barhabise

2 _ Barhabise - Double 92 12 12 MOOSE 500 2022/23
Kathmandu

Total 178 24 24

(Note : **- In the process of Procurement)

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A YEAR IN REVIEW

FISCAL YEAR 2021/22

Planned and proposed High Voltage Transmission Lines

Description

Transmission Directorate
400 kV Transmission Line
Kerung-Chilime Hub-Ratmate
Bheri Corridor

Arun Inaruwa Anarmani
Arun-Dudhkoshi-Tingla
Dudhkoshi-Dhalkebar

New Butwal Gorakhpur

220 kV Transmission Line

Koshi Corridor (Inaruwa-Basantapur-
Baneshwor-Tumlingtar)

Galchhi - Ratmate
Lekhnath-Damauli

Dhaubadi Iron Mine

132 kV Transmission Line
Pathlaiya -Harniya
Bajhang-Deepayal-Attariya
Surkhet-Dailekh

Godak -Anarmani

Godak Soyak
Rupani-Bodebarsain

Lahan Sukhipur

"Chandrapur-Sukhdevchaur
(Rajpur)"

Kamane-Faparbari (Jhurjhure)
Shyaule-Safebagar
Kushma -Lower Modi -Modi

Surkhet-Chaukune

Birgunj-Parsauni UG

Double
Double
Double
Double
Double
Double

Total

Single

Double
Double
Double

Total

Double
Double
Double
Double
Double
Double

Double
Double

Double
Double
Double

Double

Double

"Length
Circuit
k m ११

140.00
50.00
460.00
230.00
170.00
40.00

1090.00

106

34.00
90.00
21.00

251.00

70.00
260.00
64.00
70.00
16.00
36.00

34.00
70.00

90.00
160.00
30.00

60.00

14.00

Conductor
Type

MOOSE
MOOSE
MOOSE
MOOSE
MOOSE

MOOSE

MOOSE

MOOSE
MOOSE

BISON

BEAR
BEAR
BEAR
BEAR
BEAR
BEAR

BEAR
BEAR

BEAR
BEAR
BEAR
BEAR

1C, XLPE Cu
Cable

Nominal Aluminium
Cross Section Area
(Sq.mm)

500
500
500
500
500

500

500

500
500

350

250
250
250
250
250
250

250
250

250
250
250

250

1200

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"Length Nominal Aluminium
a Type of Conductor .
Description Cross Section Area
Ckts
(Sq.mm)
"Barhabise Lamosaghu 2nd Circuit :
14 (Sunkoshi 132 kV SS)" Single 12.00 BEAR 250
195 Damak-Keraun Double 50.00 BEAR 250
16 ~—'Keraun-Biratnagar Double 80.00 BEAR 250
17 Simra SEZ Double 10.00 BEAR 250
18 Dhaubadi Meghauli Double 24.00 BEAR 250

Total 1150.00
Il Project Management Directorate

A 400 kV Transmission Line

1 Nijgadh - Hetaunda Double 150.00 MOOSE 500

2 New Butwal-Lamahi Double 300.00 MOOSE 500

3 Lamahi-New Kohalpur Double 180.00 MOOSE 500

4 New Kohalpur-Dododhara Double 190.00 MOOSE 500

5 Dododhara(New Lamki)-New Attariya Double 180.00 MOOSE 500
(Daiji)

6 — Tingla Hub-Likhu Hub- New Khimti Double 110.00 MOOSE 500

7 New Khimti-Tamakoshi 3-Sunkoshi Hub- Double 320.00 MOOSE 500
Dhalkebar

8 Budhigandaki Corridor (Philim-Gumda- Double 190.00 MOOSE 500
Ratamate)

9 Damauli-Kusma-Burtibang-Bafikot Double 400.00 MOOSE 500

Total: 1920.00

B 132 kV Transmission Line

1 Chhinchu - Surkhet Double 50.00 BEAR 250
2 Dailekh - Kalikot - Jumla Double 160.00 BEAR 250
3 Lamosangu - Kavre/Ramechhap Double 80.00 BEAR 250
4 Chobhar - Lagankhel (UG) Double 10.00 Single wore 500
5 Kohalpur - Nepalgunj Double 20.00 BEAR 250

Total 320.00

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Status of High Voltage Grid Substations
Existing High Voltage Grid Substations

66
Voltage " Capacity " Capacity Total

११ १) Increment
Ratio FY 077-78 FY 078-79

in FY 078-79"

A Kathmandu Grid Division
132/66 45 45 0
66/11 22.5 22.5 0
1 Balaju
66/11 22.5 22.5 O
66/11 22.5 22.5 O
132/11 30 45 15
2 Chapali 132/66 49.5 49.5 0
132/66 49.5 49.5 O
132/66 37.8 37.8 O
132/66 37.8 37.8 O
132/66 37.8 37.8 O
3 Siuchatar
132/11 30 30 O
66/11 18 18 O
66/11 18 18 O
66/11 22.5 22.5 O
4 New Chabel 66/11 22.5 22.5 O
66/11 22.5 22.5 O
66/11 22.5 22.5 O
5 Lainchour
66/11 22.5 22.5 O
66/11 18 18 O
66/11 18 18 O
6 New Patan
66/11 18 18 O
66/11 22.5 22.5 O
66/11 22.5 22.5 O
7 Teku
66/11 22.5 22.5 O
66/11 22.5 22.5 O
8 K3
66/11 22.5 22.5 O
66/11 30 30 O
9 Baneshwor
66/11 18 30 12
132/66 49.5 49.5 O
132/66 49.5 49.5 O
10 Bhaktapur 132/11 22.5 22.5 0
132/11 22.5 22.5 O
132/11 22.5 22.5 O

Nepal Electricity Authority

AYEARIN REVIEW। FISCAL YEAR 2021/22

६८
Voltage " Capacity " Capacity Total

११ ११ Increment
Substation। Ratio। FY 077-78 FY 078-79 in FY 078-79"

66/11 22.5 22.5 0
11 Banepa

66/11 0)
12 Panchkhal 66/11 10 10 0
13 Lamosanghu 132/33 30 30 0

132/33 30 30 0
14 Matatirtha

132/11 22.5 22.5 0)
15 Indrawati 66/11 10 10 0

66/33 10 10
16 Bagmati

66/11 6 6 0

132/33 30 30 0

132/33 30 30 0
17 Samundratar

33/11 8 8 0

33/11 8 8 0)
18 Singati 132/33 30 30
19 Garjyang 132/33 30 30
B Hetauda Grid Division

132/66 45 45 O

132/66 45 20 -25
20 Hetauda

66/11 10 10 0

66/11 10 10 0)

132/33 63 63 0)
21 Kamane 132/33 30 30 0

33/11 16.6 16.6 0

132/33 30 30 0)

132/33 30 30 0
22 Bharatpur

132/11 30 22.5 7.5

132/11 30 22.5 75
23 New Bharatpur 132/11 30.0 30

66/33 30 30 0

66/33 12.5 12.5 0
24 Birgun}

66/11 30 30 0)

66/11 30 30 0)

Nepal Electricity Authority

25

26

27

28

29

30

31

32

Parwanipur

Simra

Amlekhgunj

Pathlaiya

Purbi Chitwan

Voltage

132/11
132/11
132/11
132/66
132/66
132/66
66/11
66/11
66/11
132/11
132/33
132/33
132/33

33/11

Dhalkebar Grid Branch

Lahan

Chapur

Dhalkebar

132/33
132/33
33/11
33/11
132/33
132/33
33/11
400/220
400/220
400/220
220/132
220/132
220/132
220/132
132/33
132/33
33/11

33/11

A YEAR IN REVIEW

" Capacity
FY 077-78"

30
30

16.6

63
16.6
16.6

30

30
16.6
315
315
315
315
315
160
160

30

63
16.6

16.6

" Capacity
FY 078-79"

30

30

30

16.6

63

16.6

16.6

30

30

16.6

315

315

315

315

315

160

160

63

63

16.6

16.6

Increment
in FY 078-79"

८) ८ ८ ८ ८ ८ ८ ८ ८)

८) © © © © © © ९) Oo ८) © ८) © ©

Nepal Electricity Authority

AYEAR IN REVIEW। FISCAL YEAR 2021/22

६८
Voltage " Capacity " Capacity Total

Increment

११ ११
Substation Ratio FY 077-78 FY 078-79 in FY 078-79"
(MVA)

132/33 30 30 0)
33 Mirchaiya

33/11 16.6 16.6 0)

132/33 63 63
34 Nawalpur

33/11 16 16
35 Rupani 132/33 63 63 0

132/33 30 30 0)
36 Tingla

33/11 8 8 0
37 New Khimti 220/132 100 100
D Duhabi Grid Branch

132/33 63 63

132/33 63 63 0)

132/33 63 63 0
38 Duhabi

132/33 63 63 0

33/11 16.6 16.6 0)

33/11 16.6 16.6 0

132/33 30 30 0

132/33 30 30 O
39 Anarmani

33/11 16.6 16.6 0

33/11 16.6 16.6 0

132/33 63 63 0)
AO Damak

33/11 16.6 16.6 0

132/33 63 63 0
Al Godak

33/11 8 8 6)

132/33 20 20 0)
42 Phidim

33/11 3 3 0

132/33 30 30 0
43 Amarpur (Kabel)

33/11 3 3 0
E Butwal Grid Division

132/33 63 63 0

132/33 63 63 O

132/33 63 63 0
44 Butwal

33/11 16.6 24.0 7A

33/11 16.6 16.6 O

33/11 16.6 16.6 0

Nepal Electricity Authority

45

46

47

48

49

50

5]

52

53
54

55

56

57

Bardghat

Chanauta

Lamahi

Ghorahi

Kawasoti

Gandak

Motipur

Sandhikharka

Mainahiya
New Butwal

Pokhara Grid Branch

Damauli

Pokhara

Lekhnath

A YEAR IN REVIEW

Voltage " Capacity

FY 077-78"

132/11 22.5
132/11 22.5
132/33 30
132/33 30
33/11 8
33/11 8
132/33 63
132/33 30
33/11 16.6
33/11 8
132/33
132/33 30
33/11 16.6
132/33 30
132/33 30
33/11 16.6
132/33 30
33/11
33/11
132/33
33/11
132/33
33/11
132/33
220/132
132/33 30
132/33 30
33/11 16.6
33/11 3
132/11 30
132/11 30
132/33 30
132/11 22.5
132/11 22.5

" Capacity
FY 078-79"

30
30

16.6

63

16.6

63
30
16.6
30
30
16.6
30
16.6
16.6

100

16.6

30

30

30
22.5

FISCAL YEAR 2021/22

"Total
Increment
in FY 078-79"

८) ८ ८) ८ ८)

16.6
16.6

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६८
Voltage " Capacity " Capacity Total

Increment
in FY 078-79"

30 30 0

Substation Ratio FY 077-78" FY 078-79"

58 Markichowk 132/33
132/33 30 30 0
59 Syangja
33/11 8 8 0
220/132 100 100 0
60 Dana
132/33 25 25 O
61 Kushma 220/132 100 100 0
132/33 30 30
62 Lahachowk
33/11 8 8
G Attaria Grid Branch
63 Kusum 132/11 12.5 12.5 @)
132/33 30 30 0
64 Hapure
33/11 8 8 0
132/33 30.0 30.0 0
65 Attaria 132/33 30.0 30.0 0
33/11 16.6 16.6 0
132/33 63 63 (0)
132/33 30 63 33
66 Kohalpur
33/11 16.6 16.6 0
33/11 16.6 16.6 0
132/33 15 15 O
67 Lamki 132/33 15 15 0
33/11 16.6 16.6 0
132/33 30 30 0
68 Mahendranagar 132/33 15 15 0
33/11 16.6 16.6 0
132/33 30 30 0
69 Bhurigaon
33/11 8 8 0)
132/33 30 30 0
70 Pahalmanpur
33/11 8 8 0
132/33 30 30 0)
7] Syaule
33/11 8 8 0)

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A YEAR IN REVIEW। FISCAL YEAR 2021/22

"Total Capacity। "Total Capacity

Voltage Rating। "Transformer

(kV) No. " FY 07778 FY 078-79 Increment
(MVA) (MVA) (MVA)
1 400/220 3 945 945 ०0
2 220/132 8 1150 1350 200
3 132/66 13 635.40 610.40 -25
4 132/33 65 2082.00 2487.00 405
5 132/11 19 462.50 470.00 75
6 66/33 3 42.50 52.50 10
7 66/11 31 596.50 608.50 12
8 33/11 45 520.0 625.2 105.2
Total 187 6433.90 7148.60 714.7

Under Construction High Voltage Grid Substations

. Voltage Capacity Total Expected
Name of Project Level Capacit Completion
(Ratio) pacny Year
kV MVA MVA AD। Transmission Directorate
Chilime Trishuli 220 kV .।- 220/132 1 ऐ, 7x53.33 Bank। Transmission Line Chilime 132/33 36,50 370 2022/23

220/132. 1 ऐ, 7x53.33 Bank

2 ~~ Trishuli 3B Hub Substation Trishuli 3 B Hub 370 2022/23

132/33 39,50
३ Ramechhap Garjyang Khimti पह २220/32 10ए,46667820 २200 2022/23
132 kV Transmission Line
Kushaha Katalya 132 kV
4 Second Circuit Transmission Kushaha 132/11 ३6, 22.5 22.5 2022/23

Line

5 _ Dordi Corridorl32 kv Kritipur 132/11 3 @,10 10 2022/23
Transmission Line

Butwal Lumbini132 kV oe 132/33 3 @, 1x45
6 Transmission Line Mainahiya 33/11 3G, 16 61 2022/23
Koshi Corridor 220 kV . 220/132. 1 ऐ, 7x33.33 Bank
? Transmission Line Tumlingtar 132/33 3 @, 2x30 260 2022/23
Baneshwor 220/33 3 @, 2x30 60 2022/23
220/132 1@ 7x33.33 Bank
Basantapur 132/33 3G, 30 230 2022/23
Burtibang Paudi Amarai
Tamghas Sandhikharka . 132/33 30,30
68 Gorusinghe 132 kV Burtibang 33/11 16 46 2022/23

Transmission Line

Nepal Electricity Authority

11

12

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

Total

A YEAR IN REVIEW

Name of Project

Kushaha Biratnagar 132 kV
Transmission Line

Sunwal 132 kV Substation

Hetauda- Dhalkebar-
Inaruwa 400 kV Substation
Expansion Project

Nepal India Electricity
Transmission and Trade
Project

( Hetauda-Dhalkebar-
Inaruwa 400 kV
Transmission Line)

Koshi Corridor 220 kV
Transmission Line

Dhalkebar Loharpati 132 kV
Transmission Line

Tumlingtar Sitalpati 220 kV
Transmission Line

Dharan 220/33 kV
substation

Kaligandaki Ridi132 kV
Transmission Line

Lalbandi Salimpur 132 kV
Transmission Line

Dhalkebar Balganga 132 kV
Transmission Line

Bhumahi Hakui132 kV
Transmission Line

Malekhu 132 kV Substation
Expansion

Under Project Management
Directorate

Nepal Electricity Authority

FISCAL YEAR 2021/22

Paudi Amarai

Tamghas

Biratnagar

Sunwal

Hetauda

Inaruwa

Hetauda

Inaruwa

Dhungesanghu

Loharpatti

Sitalpati

Dharan

Ridi

Salimpur

Balganga

Hakui

Malekhu

Voltage
Level
(Ratio)

132/33
33/11

132/33
33/11

132/33
33/11

132/33
132/11

400/220

400/220

220/132
132/11

220/132
220/33

132/33
132/33
132/11
33/11

220/132
132/33

220/33
33/11

132/33
33/11

132/33
33/11

132/33

132/33

132/33

Capacity

3 @, 30
16

3 @, 30
16

3 OD, 2x63
3 D, 16

3 D, 2x63
3 @, 22.5

1, 4x167 Bank

3 @, 3x315

3 D, 2x160
3 9,10

3 @, 2x160
3 D, 2x63

1@, 7x5 Bank

3 D, 2x30
3 @, 22.5
3 G, 16

1 @, 7x33.33 Bank
1@, 4x8 Bank

3 @, 63
3 G, 10

3 @, 30
39,8

3 D, 2x30
3 @, 1x24

3 OD, 2x63

3 @, 2x100

3 D, 2x30

Total
Capacity

46

46

142

148.5

500

945

330

446

30

98.5

224

73

38

84

126

200

60

5,166.50

Expected
Completion
Year

2022/23

2022/23

2022/23

2022/23

2022/23

2022/23

2022/23

2022/23

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

2023/24

2023/24

2023/24

2023/24

2023/24

2023/24

Name of Project

220 kV Bahrabise Substation

Kathmandu Valley
Transmission Capacity
Reinforcement Project

Marsyangdi-Kathmandu 220
kV TL Project

Marsyangdi Corridor 220 kV
TL Project

Lapsiphedi and
Changunarayan SS Project

New Khimti - Barhabise
- Lapsiphedi 400 kV SS
Project

Parwanipur - Pokhariya 132
kV TL Project™

Kathmandu Valley
Transmission Capacity
Reinforcement Project
(Phase II)**

Borang-Lapang 132 kV
and Lapang-Ratmate 220
kV Transmission Line and
Substation project **

Barhabise

Chobhar

Futung

Thimi
Markichowk
Matatirtha
Bharatpur

Udipur

Khudi

Dharapani

Lapsiphedi

Changunarayan

New Khimti

Barhabise

Lapsiphedi

Pokhariya

Balkumari

Borang

A YEAR IN REVIEW

Voltage
Level
(Ratio)

220/132
132/11

132/11

132/11

132/11
220/132
220/132
220/132

220/132
132/33
220/132
132/33
132/33
132/33

220/132

132/11
132/11

400/220

400/220
400/220

132/33

132/11

132/66

132/11

132/33

Capacity

1 0, 4x53.33
30,195

3 ऐ, 2x45

3 @, 2x45

3 0, 2x45
1Q, 7x53.33
1 Q, 7x53.33
3 D, 2x160

1@, 4x53.33
3 @, 1x50
1 ऐ, 4x53.33
3 Q, 1x50
1@, 4x33.33
3 D, 1x30

1Q, 4x53.33

3D, 1x22.5
3 D, 1x45

16, 7x105

1 @, 7x53.33
1@, 4x105

3 @, 2x63

3 @, 1x45

3 G, 2x63

3 @, 2x45

3 B, 30

FISCAL YEAR 2021/22 XY

Total
Capacity

165

90

90
90

320

320

320

210

210

130

182.5

45

630

320
315

171

216

30

Expected
Completion
Year

2022/23

2022/23

2022/23
2022/23

2022/23
2022/23
2022/23

2022/23

2022/23

2022/23

2022/23

2022/23

2022/23
2022/23

2023/24

2023/24

2023/24

Nepal Electricity Authority

11

12

13

AYEARIN REVIEW। FISCAL YEAR 2021/22

Name of Project

Ghorahi Madichaur 132 kV
Transmission Line **

Dadakhet Rahughat132 kV
Transmission Line **

132 kV Pangtang Substation

Kk

132 kV Keraun substation **

** Under procurement process

Nepal Electricity Authority

Lapang

Madichaur

Dadakhet

Rahughat

Pangtang

Keraun

Voltage
Level
(Ratio)

220/132
132/33

132/33

132/33

220/132
132/33

132/33

132/33
132/11

Capacity
1 Q, 7x33.33
3D, 30

3 @, 30

3 B, 30

1 ऐ, 7x33.33
३४,30

३४,3३0

3 ऐ, 2x63
3 QD, 22.5

Total

Total
Capacity

230

30

30

230

30

148.5

4553

Expected
Completion
Year

2023/24

2023/24

2023/24

2023/24

16

A YEAR IN REVIEW

FISCAL YEAR 2021/22

Planned and Proposed High Voltage Grid Substations

Name of Project

Transmission Directorate

Bheri Corridor 400 kV
Transmission Line

Lekhnath Damauli 220 kV
Transmission Line

Dhaubadi Iron Mine 220 kV
Transmission Line

Palpa 220 kV Substation

Godak Anarmani 132 kV
Transmission Line

Pathalaiya Harniya 132 kV
Transmission Line

Lahan - Sukhipur 132 kV
Transmission Line

Rupani - Bodebarsain 132 kV
Transmission Line

Chandrapur - Sukhdevchaur
132 kV Transmission Line

Birauta 132 kV Substation

Birgunj Parsauni 132 kV UG
Transmission Line

Syaule-Safebagar 132 kV
Transmission Line

Khimti- Rakathung
(Ramechhap) 132 kV
Transmission Line

Jhurjhure 132 kV
Transmission Line

Bafikot-Khungri (Madichaur)
132 kV Transmission Line

Kathmandu Valley System
Reinforcement

Bafikot

Lekhnath
Damauli
Dhaubadi
Palpa
Anarmani
Harniya
Sukhipur

Bodebarsain

Sukhdevchaur

Birauta

Parsauni

Safebagar

Rakathung

Faparbari

Ghartigaun

Thapathali
Raj Durbar
Maharajgunj

Sirutar

Project Managment Directorate

Kohalpur - Nepalgunj 132 kV
Transmission Line

Arun Khola (Dumkibas) 132
kV Substation

Nepalgunj

Dumkibas

"Voltage

Level (Ratio)

400/132

220/132
220/132
132/11

220/132

"220/132
132/33"

132/33

132/33

132/33

132/33

132/33
132/11
132/33

"132/33
33/11"

"132/33
33/11"

"132/33
33/11"

"132/33
33/11"

132/11
132/11
132/11
132/11

132/33

132/33/11

६८ ति?) Total
" Capacity Capacity

1 ऐ, 7x33.33 Bank 200
1Q, 7x100 Bank 600
3D, 63 63
3, 20 20
3 @, 2x 100 200
"1 @,7x63
3 B,2x50" 478
3३6, 63 63
3, 63 63
3 B,2x30 60
3 G,2x30 60
"3 @,2x63
3 G25" 151
3 0,2/30 60
3 0,2)063 126
"3 01/30
3 1x16" 46
"3 1x30
3 01x16" 46
"3 QO,1x63
3 01x16" a
"3,1x30
3 01x16" 46
3 D,2x45 90
3 D,2x45 90
3 D,2x45 90
3 O,2x30 60
Total 2691
3३ 6, 2x63 126
३९, 2x30 60

Nepal Electricity Authority

A YEAR IN REVIEW

Name of Project

FISCAL YEAR 2021/22

"Voltage

66 ६6 Tota।
Level (Ratio)" Capacity Capacity

3 Mulpani Substation Mulpani 132/11 3३0, 2x45 90
400/220/132 630 720
Lamahi
132/11 90
New Butwal - Lamahi -
Kohalpur - New Lamki - New 400/220/132 630 720
4 ; ae New Kohalpur
Attariya 400 kV Transmission 132/11 90
Line
400/220/132 630 720
New Attariya
132/11 90
Tingla Hub-Likhu Hub- New
5 Khimti 400 kV Transmission Likhu Hub 400/220/132 630 630
Line
New Khimti-Tamakoshi
6 3-Sunkoshi Hub-Dhalkebar Sunkoshi Hub 400/220/132 630 630
400 kV Transmission Line
Budhigandaki corridor 400 .-
7 KV Transmission Line Philim / Gumda 400/220/132 630
. 132/33 63 108
Kalikot
8 Dailekh - Kalikot - Jumla 132 132/11 45
kV Transmission Line 132/33 63 108
Jumla
132/11 45
. Kushma 400/220/132 630 630
Damauli - Kushma -
9 Burtibang - Banfikot 400 kV Burtibang 400/220/132 630 630
+ 'scion Li
ransmMission LIne Banfikot 400/220/132 630 630
Lamosangu - Kavre Kavre/ 132/33 63 108
10 / Ramechhap 132 kV Ramechha
Transmission Line P 132/11 45
Total 5910

Distribution System Data for FY 2078/079

Distribution
Transformers

1 Line Length (km)
. Number of 33/11 Substation 6
Provincial Office : Capacity ;
kV Substations, Capacity
(MVA)। 33kV। 11kV। 0.4/0.23 kv। Quantity
(MVA)
] Province 1 PO 33 501.80 1,081 9,279 25,049 7,582 740.00
2 Madesh Pradesh PO 26 418.70 880 6,504 21,782 6,330 620.00
3 Bagmati PO 16 119.60 442 7,059 24,426 7,812 760.00
4 Bagmati DO 8 84.20 161 3,030 8,053 2,611 255.00
5 Gandaki PO 20 183.50 681 5,236 13,442 3,660 355.00
6 Lumbini PO 23 331.80 1,252 4,051 13,361 3,977 390.00
7 Lumbini DO 13 176.60 1,089 3,312 10,907 2,995 295.00
8 Karnali PO 11 49.50 386 2,387 5,140 1,441 140.00
9 Sudurpaschim PO 22 198.00 647 3,983 14,435 2,953 290.00
F/Y 2078/079 Total 172 2,064 6,620 44,840 136,595 39,361 3,845.00

Nepal Electricity Authority

POWER DEVELOPMENT MAP OF NEPAL

5 yn / UNDER CONSTRUCTION TRANSMISSION LINES / SUBSTATIONS
(NOT TO SCALE)

220,132 and 66 kV Network Feeding Kathmandu Valley

FROM DEVIGHAT
FROM TRISHUL!

DARCHULA,

OKHALTAR
४7 HAINPUR SET! 210 MW.

CHAMELIYA (30) FROM TRISHULI 3A

FROM BARHABISE
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CHANGUNARAYAN

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4000 Mw

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400 kV TRANSMISSION LINE

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132 kV TRANSMISSION LINE
66 kV TRANSMISSION LINE

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EXISTING UNDER CONSTRUCTION
> > POWER PLANTS
> LOAD

NEPAL ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY

TRANSMISSION DIRECTORATE

GRID DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
(Revised Date: AUGUST 2022)

Existing Under Construction Voltage Level
400kV

z20ky INTEGRATED NEPAL POWER SYSTEM

132kV
66kV (Existing & Under Construction Transmission Line Projects)

33kV (Last Revision: July 2022)

11kV

km 0.18 sain —_ Length,Conductor Size

[। 132kV Substation AN
MQ 220kV Substation ———— Chilime HEP Upper Tamakoshi। ५7।। Chilime /® oo anti
\N। 400kV Substation ॥ सतक sincan imei HEP New Khimti
I Trishuli 3A.। Bhotekoshi HEP 9 = S। mwa
6 छ। 31 km, 250 sqm
NEA s Power Plant।। छ 2 30MVA। Garj
0 MVA। YN : Fi।। arjyang
Samundratar a ८24) बि। [6०।।
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26.5km, 100 54 mm उ eed mm ES
दा . 48 km, 250 sq mm।।
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Changunarayan
. /ONHEP
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14km, 250sqmm : Bhaktap Gam
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. 4 क > 3.6 km, HTLS 123 54 mm Psu mva। 10.8 km, HTLS 123 sq mi 41km, 120 sq mm ले छै
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Gorakhpur

From Raxual

NEPAL ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY

TRANSMISSION DIRECTORATE

GRID DEVELOPMENT DEVELOPMENT
(Revised Date: JULY 2022)

न -
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Headwork's of Rasuwagadhi Hydroelectric Project

NEPAL ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY

Head Office: Durbar Marg, Kathmandu, Nepal
Phone: +977-1-4153007/4153013, Fax: +977-1-4153009
Email: neamd@nea.org.np / Website: www.nea.org.np