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A YEAR IN REVIEW FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021

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Contents

Message from the Minister 3
Message from the Secretary 4
Board of Directors 5
Organisation Structure 6
Deputy Managing Directors 7
Managing Director's Report 8
Generation Directorate 20
Transmission Directorate 44
Distribution and Consumer Services Directorate 73
Planning, Monitoring and Information Technology Directorate 99
Engineering Services Directorate 105
Project Management Directorate 139
NEA's Subsidiary & Associate Companies 161
Central Activities 197
Administrative Directorate 205
Finance Directorate 211

NEPAL ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY

Head Office: Durbar Marg, Kathmandu, Nepal
Phone +977-1-4153007/4153193, Fax: +977-1-4153009
Email: neamd@nea.org.np

Website : www.nea.org.np

Statistic & Schematics 227

Electricity Tariff 239-245
Appendix 246-277
Map

Front Cover Photo: Power House of Upper Tamakoshi (456MW) Hydroelectric Project
Back Cover Photo: Dhalkebar 400kV GIS Substation

NEPAL ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY
Head Office: Durbar Marg, Kathmandu, Nepal

Phone +977-1-4153007/4153193, Fax: +977-1-4153009
Email: neamd@nea.org.np

Website : www.nea.org.np

FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021

Hon. Pampha Bhusal र
MINISTER Gabernment of Nepal Sager Dyn एना, Kuthimtlsa, depal

Energy, Waler Resources and Irtigation Minisley of Roergy, Water थित छ 9 aod ipa) 0 eee nioeerri pari

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Message from the Minister

On the occasion of Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA}'s 36" Annual celebration,।
extend my congratulations to the entire NEA family for their continuous effort
towards the development of power sector in the country. ] believe, this moment of
celebration will be a tuming point for the better future of the NEA.

The successful completion and operation of Dhalkebar- Mujaffarpur 400 kV double
circuit Cross Border Transmission Line and ittegration of Upper Tamakoshi
Hydropower Project to the national grid in this fiscal vear 2077/78 has opened a new
horizon of opportunities in domestic as well as in cross border electricity market. I
beheve this will contribute in providing reliable, quality and affordable electricity to
the consumers, increase in domestic electricity consumption, and the export of the
surplus electricity,

] appreciate the performance of the NEA in transmission, distribution and service
delivery across the country during the Covid-I9 pandemic which is a strong
indication of the NEA's dedication tuwards its service. Despite the difficult
situations, NEA has inereased its sales and could maintain a satisfactory profit. NEA
has yet to go a long way to provide a better service to its consumers and achieve
excellent financial performance.

[expect the NEA to continue its dedication and commitment towards the services it
has been providing and once again. 1 wauld like to extend my heartfelt
congratulations to the entire NEA staff and wish for every success in the future.

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पह दर

Pampha Bhusal
Minister

Ministry of Energy, Water Resources,
and Irrigation

Nepal Electricity Authority। 3

छै YEAR IN REVIEW। FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021

Government of Nepal

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Message from the Secretary

lt gives me an immense pleasure to be a part in celebrating Nepal Electricity Authority
(NEA}'s 36" annual function. [ would like to congratulate and extend my best of the wishes
to NEA and its entire staff members for an additional year of success in providing its services
to the country and the contribution in the nation's economic growth.

The NEA has heen playing a significant role in achieving the yoals set by the Ministry of
Energy, Water Resources and Imgation with the vision of making the country independent
and prosperous in the cnergy sector. Looking back at the year gonc by, the integration of
Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower Project to the national grid and ihe successful completion and
gperation of Dhalkebar-Mujaffarpur 400 k¥ Cross Border Transmission Line have been
some of the major landmark achievements of the NEA. With the continuous support from the
Ministry accompanied hy the NE.A*s hari work, dedication, the much awaited transmission
line projects like Sotu Comdor 132 1५, Koshi Comdor 220 k¥, Helauda-Bharatpur 220 kV
and Gharatpur-Bardaphat 220 k¥ are at the final stage of completion. I believe, the
completion of these projects will support damestic as well as cross border power trade and
will shift the gear of the country's economy to another level. Despite lhe Covid-19 pandemic,
the completion of 100% electrification in additional Lf districts, increase in the number of
consumers served, increase in sales are some of the praiseworhy achievements by the
institution,

NEA has manifested its commitment to strengthen its services further by updating its five
year Corporate Development Plan (CDP) The CDP is expected to modermze NEA with
ample focus on increase in production, demand side management, supply side pnd
strengiheniog and effichency in Joss manuzement.

Once again, [ would like to congratulate NEA and thank all NEA members for the dedication
to their service, ] beheve NEA will be able to cope up with every sitvations and
circumstances. in the coming days with better efficiency, strong commitment, and mutual
cullaberation with all the concenma"d government and non-government stakeholders.

काला

Devendra Karki

Secretary

4। Nepal Electricity Authority

FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021

Board of Directors

Pampha Bhusal
Hon'ble Minister
Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation
Chairperson

Mr. Devendra Karki Secretary, Ministry of Finance
Secretary, Ministry of Energy, Member
Water Resources and Irrigation
Member

Mr. Vishow Prakash Gautam णि. Rajendra Bahadur Chhetri Mr. Bhakta Bahadur Pun Mr. Kapil Acharya
Prominent person from Commerce, (Safal) Member from Consumers Group — Prominent person in power sector
Member Member

Mr. Kul Man Ghising
Managing Director, NEA
Member Secretary

FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021

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Nepal Electricity Author

FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021

Deputy Managing Directors

Mr. Hitendra Dev Shakya Mr. Lekha Nath Koirala
Deputy Managing Director Deputy Managing Director
Deputed to Water and Energy Commission Secretariat Finance Directorate

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Mr. Hara Raj Neupane Mr. Bigyan Prasad Shrestha Mr. Madhav Prasad Koirala

Deputy Managing Director Deputy Managing Director Deputy Managing Director
Distribution and Consumer Services Deputed to Upper Tamakoshi Deputed to Engineering Company Ltd.
Directorate Hydropower Limited

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Mr. Lokhari Luintel Mr. Ramji Bhandari Mr. Manoj Silwal
Deputy Managing Director Deputy Managing Director Deputy Managing Director
Administration Directorate Project Management Directorate Engineering Services Directorate

Mr. Dirghayu Kumar Shrestha Mr. Madan Timsina Mr. Rabindra Prasad Chaudhary
Chief Chief Chief
Transmission Directorate Generation Directorate Planning, Monitoring & IT Directorate

A YEAR IN REVIEW।

epal Electricity Authority (NEA) is celebrating
N the thirty sixth anniversary of its formation,
in 1985. NEA was established with the aim
of generating, transmitting and distributing
reliable and efficient electrical energy to its
consumers. The fulfillment of the public wish
of regular and continuous power supply has
helped in NEA being held in high esteem.

This Annual Report brought out on the eve of its
anniversary on 1st Bhadra is a reflection of the
achievements of the Organization in the year
gone by and the targets to be achieved in the
coming year. The past year can be considered
satisfactory amidst the lockdowns due to the
Covid 19 pandemic as the basic responsibility
of NEA of continuous power supply to its
consumers was maintained.

The major achievement of the year gone by,
in the power sector, is the inauguration of first
unit synchronization of the 456 MW Upper
Tamakoshi HEP by the respected Prime Minister
on 5th July, 2021. This pride project had been
languishing due to various reasons since the
devastating earthquake of 2015.। would like
to congratulate every member of the Upper
Tamakoshi team who have contributed in its
completion in every way possible at different
times.

8। Nepal Electricity Authority

FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021

MANAGING
DIRECTOR'S
REPORT

The continued and never-ending effects of the
pandemic, since March 2020, has left a bad
taste in every walk of life. NEA has also not been
able to keep itself free from the effects of this
global catastrophe. Even during these trying
times, we feel fortunate to have been able to
satisfy the needs of our valued customers. At
the same time urgent and necessary steps were
regularly taken to ensure that the various under
construction projects under the NEA umbrella
as well as its subsidiary companies are able to
perform at the possible optimum level.

The pandemic has affected the functioning and
ultimately the growth of this organization. The
continued lockdown has hampered regular
meter reading as well as proper management
of loss control. These have accounted for slight
increase in system losses compared to last year.
Conversion of dedicated tariff to normal tariff
and reduction in other categories of consumer
tariff as well as the increase in losses have
resulted in decreased revenue. Even then NEA
has been able to maintain a positive financial
health with some decrease in the net profit.
Similarly, the system losses, though actual
figures could not be calculated due to reasons
related to the pandemic, have been estimated
to have increased to 17.18 % as compared to

MANAGING DIRECTOR'S REPORT

15.27 % of last year. A significant component
of loss increase is technical loss in transmission
line about 0.3%. The loss target could not be
achieved also because of the restriction in
mobility of staffs in the loss prone areas and
also due to complete shutdown of industries
at certain period. These are not the figures we
were anticipating, but because of the reasons
described above better and satisfactory results
could not be achieved.

In keeping with the worldwide trend of using
Information and Communication Technology
(ICT) for systematic and efficient management
of a successful organization, NEA has taken
necessary steps in implementing ICT tools.
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Geographical
Mapping (GIS Mapping), Smart Metering,
Substation Automation are some of the areas
where ICT tools have been put in use. We also
have the vision and understanding for the need
to continually expand the IT infrastructure in the
years ahead. IT Road map has been prepared for
its systematic implementation in all its business
functions. Our endeavor in this direction will
lead to a "Digital NEA" which will be in line with
the GoN's vision of "Digital Nepal".

All the offices under NEA will be connected under
the Communication Backbone establishment
program. The IT department is running various
software applications for account inventory
system, payroll, pension, asset management,
consumption analysis system etc. Centralized
e-attendance has also been in use for some
time now. NEA vacancy applications, Personal
Information System (PIS), loan management are
presently under testing. NEA Video Conference
System will be introduced very soon so that all
the offices are connected through NEA's intra-
net system.

Last fiscal year also unfortunately saw injuries
and deaths of the employees of NEA while
pursuing their duties and local individuals due
to electrical accidents.। on behalf of the entire

FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021

organization would like to pay homage to the
departed souls and assure greater vigilance
and awareness to minimize accidents in the
days ahead. Covid 19 also accounted for some
deaths of our employees during the past year.
Vaccination and implementation of health safety
measures should help in curbing the deaths due
to the pandemic.

The performances and achievements of NEA in
the year under review, 2020/21, are highlighted
below:

OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE

The number of electricity consumers of NEA has
been increasing gradually over the years. The
number of consumers increased by 7.37 % in the
year gone by from 4.22 million to 4.53 million.
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 5.08 million. As has been in the past,
the domestic consumer category with 4.21
million consumers remained the largest sector
with 92.93% share of the entire electricity
consumers. Domestic and industrial consumer
category contributed 39.57 % and 38.84 % to
the gross electricity sales revenue respectively.
The effect of the lockdown is attributable for the
lesser revenue from the industrial sector. Rest
of the consumer category accounted for the
remaining 21.59% of the gross sales revenue.
The total population with access to electricity
based on the number of consumers has reached
85% of total household in FY 2020/21. Similarly,
this is calculated as 90 % on the basis of the
available electrical infrastructure.

NEA's hydropower plants including small power
stations generated a total of 2,810.74 GWh of
electricity in FY 2020/21, a slight decrease by
6.96 % over the generation of 3021.04 GWh in
FY 2019/20. This can be attributed to the lean
dry season period and the very recent monsoon

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A YEAR IN REVIEW।

flood that led to number of power plants
having to shut down, long duration of power
plant shutdown for maintenance and Middle-
Marshyangdi power plant shutdown for 16
days due to delay in installation of Emergency
Restoration System tower.

The total power purchased from Independent
Power Producers (IPPs) within Nepal was 3,241
GWh, an increase by 8.36 % from the figure
of 2,991 GWh in the FY 2019/20. The total
energy imported from India was 2,826.21 GWh
in FY 2020/21 as compared to 1,729 GWh
in FY 2019/20, an increase by 63.45 %. The
total energy in the system increased by 14.68
% to 8,877.95 GWh over the corresponding
figure of 7,741 GWh in FY 2019/20. Out of the
total available energy, NEA's own generation
contributed 31.66%, whereas those imported
from India and domestic IPPs accounted for
31.83 % and 36.51 % respectively.

Total energy consumption in FY 2020/21
was 7,319 GWh, a slight increase over the
corresponding figure of 6,529 GWh in the FY
2019/20. The Covid-19 pandemic played a major
role in limiting the anticipated consumption
growth.

Metering, Billing, Revenue collection and Loss
reduction activities are still being seriously
affected due to Covid 19 pandemic. This has
been the case since the implementation of the
first lockdown in March 2020.

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

The net profit of NEA before taxin the FY 2020/21
is NRs 6,007.56 million, a sudden decrease from
the figures of FY 2019/20 of 13,270.23 million.
The primary reasons behind such decrease
are the increase in system loss, restriction in
the mobility in the loss prone areas, reduced
NEA generation, increased import, increase in
operating expenses etc.

The gross revenue generated from energy
sales in the FY 2020/21 reached NRs 71,282.49

10। Nepal Electricity Authority

FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021

million, with a decrease of 6.59 % over the
figure of NRs 76,312.31 million in the FY
2019/20. NEA's operating expenses stood at
NRs 68,453.4 million, an increase by 10.96%
from NRs 61,872.98 million of the previous
year. Amount spent for power purchase alone
was NRs 41,460.79 million in FY 2020/21. This
is an increase by NRs 6,340.52 million from NRs
35,120.27 million of FY 2019/20.

In FY 2020/21, total revised net revenue of NEA
including other incomes stood at NRs 80,355.73
million as against the operational expenses of
NRs 68,653.4 million resulting in an operational
surplus of NRs 11,712.33 million, a decrease
by 102.78 % over the figure of NRs 23,743.07
million in the FY 2019/20.

Energy purchase amounted to 68.34% of the
total available energy and NEA paid 58.83%
of the net electricity sales revenue of NRs
70,473.05 million for this purpose. The total
cost of purchased power increased by 18.05%
in the FY 2020/21 as compared to the figure of
FY 2019/20.

Interest cost on long term borrowing increased
by NRs. 508.36 million during FY 2020/21. The
interest expenses in FY 2020/21 have been
calculated as NRs 5,000 million as against NRs
4,491.64 million in the previous year. Similarly,
depreciation expenses amounted to NRs 5,750
million, an increase of 7.7% from NRs 5,338.52
million. Foreign Exchange gain totaled NRs
177.83 million against loss of NRs 228.06 million
in the previous year. Accumulated investment
in Capital Works in Progress (CWIP) reached to
NRs. 140,940 million with net addition of NRs.
26,641 million for the year 2020/21.

NEA estimated a provision of NRs 4,000 million
towards the long-term employee liabilities in
respect of gratuity, pension, medical facilities
and accumulated leave facilities under
employees' benefit plan scheme.

MANAGING DIRECTOR'S REPORT

ONGOING PROJECTS

The devastating earthquake of 2015, 15
aftershocks and the subsequent Terai Bandh
delayed the completion date of all under-
construction 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,
Kulekhani Sisneri Pump Storage HEP and Begnas
Rupa Pump Storage HEP.

There are several transmission lines that have
been completed in the year under review. The
total length of transmission line of 132 kV and
above constructed in FY 2020/21 is 604.74
circuit kilometer (ckt.km). Similarly, a total of
2134.2 MVA substation capacity, including
up gradation of existing substations has been
added to the system. This has been a dramatic
increment in the substation compared to
previous years. The total lengths of under-
construction transmission lines at 132 kV, 220
kV and 400 kV levels are 1,031 ckt. km, 1,165 ckt.
km and 756 ckt. km respectively, with the total
of 2,952 ckt. km. Similarly, the total capacity of
substations under construction is 9,200 MVA.
These figures include for projects under both
the Transmission Directorate as well as Project
Management Directorate. A total of 1,340 ckt.
km, 315 ckt.km and 3,010 ckt. Km of 132 kV, 220
kV and 400 kV transmission lines respectively
are planned and proposed. Similarly, 7,870
MVA of additional substation capacity is also
planned to be built.

NEA managed to substantially electrify 16
additional districts in the year gone by. This is
in addition to the 16 already electrified in the
previous years. Electrical access has reached
two more districts, namely Kalikot and Jumla.
This number could have been more if not for
the continued effects of the pandemic. NEA
commissioned 10 new distribution substations

FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021

of 33/11 kV corresponding to the capacity
of 226.5 MVA in the FY 2020/21 to bring the
total number to 161 corresponding to the total
capacity of 1,928 MVA. Likewise, the total line
lengths corresponding to 33 kV, 11 kV and
0.4/0.23 kV voltage levels completed as of FY
2020/21 were 6,019 ckt. km, 41,550 ckt. km
and 129,081 ckt. km respectively, whereas the
line lengths commissioned in FY 2020/21 alone
were 709 ckt. km, 2,827 ckt. km and 8,716 ckt.
km respectively. A total of 37,163 distribution
transformers with the capacity of 3,623 MVA
have been installed in the system up to the fiscal
year under review.

212.2 MVA capacity of 33/11 kV substation,
2066 km of 33/11 kV overhead line, 840 km
of 11 kV underground distribution line, 1,894
km of 400 Volt overhead line and 1,117 km of
400-volt underground line is being constructed
in different parts of the country under Project
Management Directorate (PMD). One 33/11 kV
substations with capacity of 8 MVA was added
in FY 2020/21 under PMD. Similarly total lengths
corresponding to 33 kV, 11 kV and 400 V voltage
levels completed under PMD in FY 2020/2021
are 105 km, 172 km and 430 km respectively.

Following Government of Nepal's electricity
roadmap, NEA's commitment to light up every
household of Nepal by the year 2023 through
adequate network expansion plans all over
the country, still remained at 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 is already underway in different parts
of Kathmandu, namely; under Ratnapark,
Maharajgunj, Kuleshwor, Kirtipurand Baneshwor
distribution centers. Similarly, contract has been
signed in FY 2020/21 and survey works has
been started for underground cable laying in
Lalitour and Bhaktapur. Furthermore, contract
will be signed in first quarter of FY 2021/22 for

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A YEAR IN REVIEW।

underground cable laying works in Pokhara and
Bharatpur.

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
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 already begun and
will be accomplished in the first quarter of FY
2021/22. Contracts will be signed within FY
2020/21 for the supply and installation of smart
meters for the remaining consumers within the
valley.

NEA has already initiated the use of Smart
meters, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
and Substation Automation System. Proper
implementation of these system is only possible
with a Distribution Command and Control
Center and Data Centre. This Distribution
Command and Control Center and Data Center
constructed in the Load Dispatch Center
premises, Suichatar and the Contract for the
construction has already been signed in FY
2020/21.

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. At present
Substation Automation System (SAS) are being
installed in 13 Grid Substation within the valley
and these will be completed by FY 2021/22.
Similarly Bid Document preparation for the
automation of an additional 40 grid substations
in different parts of the country is underway.

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

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substations and_ distribution transformers,
which has helped improve voltage profile and
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.

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 1900 ckt km of 400 kV transmission line
and associated substations, 290 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 for the next 30 years,
Consultant has been recruited.

SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES

The successful implementation of Chilime
Hydropower Project as 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 and the
progresses achieved so far are as follows;

1. Chilime Hydropower Company Limited
(CHCL): CHCL was formed as a subsidiary
of NEA and owns the Chilime HEP (22.1
MW). It has formed three subsidiary
companies, namely; Rashuwagadchi
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's_ civil construction was
shaping up pretty well even though its

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electromechanical contractor has not
been fully mobilized after their unilateral
demobilization in March 2020. The
more than 1 in 100-year flood of 15th
June, 2021 flooded the underground
powerhouse through the tailrace tunnel
as well as washed out most of the access
road within the project area. This and the
continued pandemic restrictions are likely
to cause more delay in its completion.
Upper Sanjen has also been delayed as
its equipments were stuck due to the
Kerung border closure because of the
pandemic. These projects are part of the
GON's programme, "Nepal ko Pani Janata
ko Lagani: Harek Nepali Bidyut ko Share
Dhani". Madhya Bhotekoshi after the
devastating flooding of 8th July, 2020, is
slowly picking pace.

Similarly, CHCL has established Chilime
Engineering and Services Company Ltd
(ChesCo) to provide consultancy services for
the development of Hydropower projects.
different hydropower
projects in different phases of study for future
development.

There are three

2. Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower Limited
(UTKHPL): Upper Tamakoshi HEP (456
MW), a national pride project, has been
constructed in the company mode under
UTKHPL utilizing domestic
resources. After facing many hindrances,
especially after the devastating earthquake
of 2015, the first unit synchronization was
recently inaugurated.

financial

UTKHPL is also moving ahead for the
financial closure for the construction of
Rolwaling Khola HEP (22 MW) under EPC

mode.
3. Tanahu Hydropower Limited (THL):
Tanahu Hydropower Project (140

MW) is being developed under THL, a
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co-financing from ADB, JICA and EIB.
Following the commencement of the
Works and the subsequent completion
of the site establishment works, the
Package 2 Contractor is currently engaged
in 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 Sub-station. The Company
also concluded the contract agreement
for Package 1- Headworks with the Song
Da- Kalika JV on 22 March 2021.

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 have
submitted the draft Detail Engineering Design
Report along with the bidding documents in
March 2021 and is under review by the Panel
of Experts.

4. Trishuli Jal Vidhyut Company Limited
(TIVCL): This Company was established
with NEA and Nepal Doorsanchar Company
Limited as promoters, to develop Upper
Trishuli 3B HEP (37 MW) as a cascade of
Upper Trishuli 3A. GON has included this
project into its programme, "Nepal ko Pani
Janata ko Lagani: Harek Nepali Bidyut ko
Share Dhani". Construction works under
the EPC contract with Shuifa ANHE Group
Company Ltd., China started in March,
2018. The Covid-19 has had a devastating
effect in its progress. The Construction
which was stalled in March 2020 due to
the lockdown, resumed after more than a
year in April 2021. The encountered very
poor geological condition than anticipated
is also likely to push the completion date
to March 2023.

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Raghuganga Hydropower Limited
(RGHPL): RGHPL was established as a
subsidiary company of NEA to develop
Rahughat Hydroelectric Project (40 MW).
Contract Agreement, on EPC mode, for the
construction of Civil and Hydro-mechanical
works with Jaiprakash Associates Limited,
India was approved by EXIM Bank of India
and Notice to Proceed (NTP) was issued on
24th May, 2018. Similarly, after approval
from EXIM Bank of India, NTP was issued
for Electro-mechanical works to Bharat
Heavy Electrical Limited, India under
PDB mode on 4th December, 2019. Even
though the ongoing pandemic has had its
effects and the completion date is likely
to extend beyond the planned December
2022, both Contractors have started their
works.

Upper Arun Hydroelectric Ltd (UAHEL):
UAHEL was formed as 59 subsidiary
company of NEA for the development of
Upper Arun Hydroelectric Project (1,040
MW) and Ikhuwa Khola Hydroelectric
Project (30 MW). The Consultant (CSPDR,
China and Sinotech, Taiwan JV) for Detailed
Engineering Design and Preparation of
Bidding Document of UAHEP and IKHPP
submitted the Updated Feasibility Study
(UFS) Report in May 2019 and this has
been accepted by NEA after approval by
Dam Safety POE. Additional investigation
recommended by DSPOE has_ been
completed by SRCL and an Inception
Report was submitted in March 2021. The
Consultant will submit the Final Report
incorporating all the comments by July
2021. Similarly, the World Transport team
has reviewed the Draft Design Report
submitted by the Consultant for Detailed
Engineering Design, Tender Document
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Road construction and recommended
additional investigation. EIA study for the
Project is being carried out in parallel
with the Detailed Engineering Design.
GON and NEA have taken up this Project
as the priority project for development
construction of the project is planned to

start from February 2024.

Tamakoshi Jalvidyut Company Limited:
Tamakoshi Jalvidyut Company Limited
has been registered for the development
of Tamakoshi V HEP (99.8 MW) which
is a cascade development of the Upper
Tamakoshi HEP. Tractable Engineering
GmbH submitted the Detailed Design
Report and Tender Documents in August
2019. Permanent Camp Facility is expected
to be completed within this fiscal year. As
requested by the company, Ministry of
Energy, Water resources and Irrigation
had made a formal request to the Ministry
of Finance in managing Project Financing
with Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
(AIIB) as the lead agency as they had
been showing a keen interest in the debt
financing of the project.

EPF recently committed for the complete debt
funding for the construction of Tamakoshi —V
HEP therefore a tripartite Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) was signed between

Nepal

Electricity Authority, Tamakoshi Jal

Vidhyut Company Ltd and Employers Provident
Fund.

8.

Dudhkoshi Jalvidyut Company Limited:
This Company, as a subsidiary of NEA, has
been established for the implementation
of Dudhkoshi Storage HEP. The Feasibility
Study has recommended 635 MW to be
financially viable. The Consultant has
submitted the Detailed Design Report
and is working on the comments/
suggestions of the Client in consultation
with Panel of Experts (PoE). The Asian

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Development Bank (ADB) has committed
to lead the financing for Dudhkoshi
Storage Hydroelectric Project with other
co-partners from multi-lateral financial
institutions and has allocated 550 million
USD loan and 20 million grants in the
Country Operation Business Plan (2021-
2023). GoN has already requested ADB,
European Investment Bank (EIB), Asian
Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and
Korean Exim Bank for financing the project.
GON has plans to start the construction
of the project within this Fiscal Year. ADB
conducted the Reconnaissance Mission
for the project and Modality of Project
Financing was discussed between the
authorities of the Ministry of Finance,
Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and
Irrigation and Nepal Electricity Authority
(NEA).
The Consultant is preparing the final detailed
design report incorporating comments from
the Client. The Asian Development Bank (ADB)
has committed to lead the financing for this
Project with other co-partners from multi-
lateral financial institutions. GoN has already
requested ADB, European Investment Bank
(EIB), Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
(AIIB) and Korean Exim Bank for financing
this project. GoN and NEA have taken up this
Project as the priority project for development
in the coming years.

9. 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) 19.8MW in Kaski District of
Gandaki Province.

The preparation of updated feasibility study
as well as detailed project reports, pre-bid
document, bidding documents of civil,

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hydro-mechanical, electromechanical and
transmission line works for both projects
were completed by an_ international
Consultant. The construction of project is
planned to be carried out under an EPC
mode of Contract. Construction of camp
facilities and access road has started. Power
Purchase agreement (PPA) for Upper Modi
A HEP has been initiated.

Financial closure for the projects is expected
to be finalized this year. The process for the
selection of consultant for design review and
construction supervision will be initiated within
this fiscal year.

10. Utterganga Power Company Limited
UGPCL): This company was established
as a subsidiary company of Nepal
Electricity Authority to undertake the
study and development of Uttarganga
Storage Hydroelectric Project (828 MW)
in Baglung district of Gandaki Province.
The 200m high rockfill dam will be located
at Gaba village on Uttarganga River. The
surge shaft and Powerhouse-1 are located
at Halechaur and Powerhouse-2 is located
at Samja Kharka. The installed capacity
of Powerhouses 1 and 2 is 417MW and
404 MW respectively. Tandem control
arrangement is conceptualized between
the two powerhouses during operation.

In the FY 2077/78, the Company selected
Mahab Ghodds Consulting Engineering
Company, Iran to prepare the Detailed
Engineering Design Report and Bidding
Documents for project construction.

11. 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 as well
as infrastructure. NEA holds majority
ownership of 51% and remaining 49%

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is held by VUCL, RPGCL and HIDCL
Companies. NECis providing the consulting
services for feasibility studies, detailed
engineering design, review of the design
and documents, project management,
construction planning and 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 company intends 0 build national

engineering capability for medium to large
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.

12. 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 license issue
pertaining to power trading is under
consideration. This company should be
brought into operation at the earliest by
completing all the legal formalities.

13. 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

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energy demand. NEA has fixed posted rates for
energy purchase from three categories of hydro
projects; viz Run of River (ROR), Peaking Run of
River (PROR) and Storage type projects.

A total of 11 new projects developed by the
Independent Power Producers (IPPs) with a
combined installed capacity of 119.077 MW
were commissioned in the FY 2020/21. This
has increased the total number of IPPs-owned
projects in operation to 108 with a combined
installed capacity of 814.65 MW.

A total of 138 projects to be developed by IPPs,
with a combined installed capacity of 3506.8
MW are under construction after financial
closure. Similarly, 99 IPPs-owned projects with a
combined installed capacity of 1851.3 MW are
at various stages of development.

During FY 2020/21, a total of 5 new PPAs with
a combined installed capacity of 183.699
MW were signed. This has increased the total
number of PPAs signed with the various IPPs
to 345 with the combined installed capacity of
6172.75 MW as of FY 2020/21.

CROSS BORDER POWER TRADING

Nepal was the first to participate in Indian Energy
Exchange (IEX) among all other neighbors of
India.

Cross Border Power trading with India started
a few years back. The first 400 kV Cross Border
transmission line between Nepal and India,
from Dhalkebar to Mujaffarpur, was charged at
400 kV voltage level on 11 November 2020. This
paved the way for power import/export from/to
India through the Indian Energy Exchange (IEX).

The modality for the implementation of the
second cross border transmission line from New
Butwal to Gorakhpur was finalized in October
2019. Further two more 400 kV cross border
transmission lines namely; New Duhabi-Purnia
and Lumki-Bareilli are also under review.

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A total of 2,806 GWh of electricity was imported
through various transmission links including
Dhalkebar-Mujaffarpur line in FY 2020/21,
whereas Nepal has also been able to export 44
GWh of electricity to India.

Likewise, the Nepal-China cooperation in power
sector for the construction of the Ratmate-
Rasuwagadhi-Kerung 400 kV transmission line,
as per the plan and policy of the Government,
is under study. The optimum route for this line
has been revised using GIS routing. Construction
of a 400 kV GIS sub-station in Trishuli has been
added to the project scope. Interaction with
GON is under way for mobilizing the necessary
fund for the project.

WAY FORWARD

NEA as a power sector utility has always been
moving forward to meet its main objective
of satisfying its consumers with continuous,
reliable and quality supply of electricity as well
as maintaining a reasonable 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-
sufficient in electricity generation and supply.
The ongoing uncertainties due to the COVID 19
pandemic has affected, to a large extent, on the
daily functioning of NEA as an organization and
at the same time hampered the progress of the
various projects under construction.

Organizational Restructuring of NEA shall 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 is formulated in Corporate
Development Plan 2019, approved by the NEA
Board. All stakeholders including employees will
be engaged in consultation meetings so that
restructuring and its ultimate result is owned by
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with their service and benefit guarantees along
with their post retirement pensions.

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 network shall remain our priority
for facilitating the reduction of operational cost
and providing better services to our valued
customers. 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.
We strongly feel that some policy measures
are to be introduced on an urgent basis in this
regard so that our journey from digitization to
digitalization would prove beneficial in several
ways including saving through operational
efficiency and transparency across the value
chain to all players in the power ecosystem.

With the continued addition of hydro plants,
including the just commissioned Upper
Tamakoshi in the system, sale of energy is going
to pose a serious challenge to NEA in the coming
years. Marketing arrangements and options
will be explored for NEA's overall financial
performance. Both domestic and cross-border
power markets shall be explored to cope with the
emerging situation of high domestic generation.
Further, NEA will be focusing on increasing
domestic demand through the promotion
of using electrical appliances to gradually
switch to electric cooking, electric vehicles by
building charging station infrastructures etc. For
supplying increased demand in industrial and
urban areas, the strengthening and expansion
of transmission and distribution infrastructures
will be continuously carried out ona high priority
basis.

Nationwide drive for rural household
electrification and_ irrigation electrification
will be given top priority for socio-economic
development of the country. The underground

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cabling work for major cities including
Kathmandu valley will be completed to remove
electric poles and wires from the streets. This
will beautify the cities and help support to
meet increasing demand. A program for lighting
streets of the cities will be launched all over
Nepal in coordination and cooperation with
local governments.

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.

The completion of the Feasibility Report of the
400 kV transmission line from Ratamate (Nepal)
to Kerung (China) will open avenues for Nepal-
China power trading in the years to come. We
look forward for trading power with 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.

The Corporate Development Plan (CDP) of
NEA which has been formulated for improving
the overall performance of the organization
in terms of its businesses shall be considered
as a dynamic document to ameliorate it
continuously as per the need of time pursuant
to the requirement of reforms.

NEA will continue its efforts in developing
all types of power plants on its own and with
joint venture partners, through subsidiary
companies and through IPPs as per the concept
of generation mix in various proportions as
envisaged in the White Paper issued by Ministry
of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation. It is
hoped that it will make the system operation
more flexible and reliable meeting the varying
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entire season. The development of reservoir
and PROR types of hydropower projects such
as Dudhkoshi storage (635 MW), Upper Arun
HEP (1060 MW), Chainpur Seti (210 MW) and
Tamamkoshi V (100 MW) will help meet the
long-term power demand of the country.

It is high time to conduct capacity building
program on a larger scale for efficient operation
and implementation of NEA's activities.
Training for all levels of employees within the
organization will be effectively continued in the
years to come. Training program will be carried
out inside the country as well as abroad. Power
System Protection is an area which has been
identified to train our engineers further to cope
with synchronous operation of Integrated Nepal
Power System with the Indian grid.

The White Paper 2074 issued by Ministry
of Energy, Water Resources and _ Irrigation
(MOEWRI) has set up a roadmap for the next
decade in the energy sector. It will continue
to be a master document to NEA for its future
action plans in power sector development of
Nepal.

It is 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
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

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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 the energy
sector.। would also thank and acknowledge the
support and guidance of Electricity Regulatory
Commission, which helped NEA to achieve the
desired goal by satisfying the consumer needs.।
sincerely acknowledge the great concern shown
by the parliamentary committees in our regular
operation and development pursuits.। 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 for us to
achieve our goal of fulfilling the growing needs
of energy.। sincerely appreciate the financial
institutions like Employee Provident Fund,
Citizens Investment Trust, Rastriya Beema
Sasthan, banks, auditors, IPPs, suppliers and
investors for bestowing faith on us and helping
us move forward.

The role of the media in disseminating factual
reports about the organization to the general
public has always been encouraging.। look
forward for similar support in the days ahead.।
would also thank and acknowledge my gratitude

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to all my predecessors who have contributed in
NEA's present status.

The entire staffs of NEA including the employee
unions deserve the high degree of appreciation
for their hard work, support and cooperation
to the management for daily operation of
activities and in implementing the formulated
policies even in difficult situations like the Covid
19 pandemic. Finally,। would like to express
my sincere thanks and appreciation to our
valued customers and different professional
organizations for bearing with us at times of
extreme difficulties and boosting our morale by
recognizing our untiring efforts.। would like to
assure our valued customers that every possible
step will be taken to maintain a continuous,
reliable and safe power supply in the coming
days.

Thank You.

Kul Man Ghising
Managing Director

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eneration directorate, headed by 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 626.7 MW. Hence,
Generation of energy by optimally utilizing the
resources available while undertaking periodic
overhauling, major maintenance works and

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GENERATION

DIRECTORATE

rehabilitation projects of the generating
stations; that approximately describes the

mission of the Generation Directorate.

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 namely, Finance,

Administration and Monitoring & IT.

Recently, this directorate has undertaken the project for rehabilitation of Seti Fewa HPS, Gandak

HPS and Trishuli HPS.

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Timeline of Hydropower Development

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Major Achievements

The successful commissioning of historically
important Sundarijal Hydropower _ station
under Tinau-Sundarijal Hydropower Station
Rehabilitation Project has become one of
the major achievements in this year. Though,
the other works under the contract are still
remaining, the capacity up gradation with
SCADA system of two units from 640 kW to
970 kW has been completed. The inauguration
was done by Managing Director of NEA, Mr.
Hitendra Dev Shakya on July 16th, 2021 by
synchronizing with system.

Inauguration of Sundarijal HPS after

rehabilitation

The generation of power plants running from
Kulekhani Reservoir has increased by more
than 23 % in comparison to last year. There
is generation increment by 19.75 %, 16.87 %
and 74.64 % from Kulekhani।, Kulekhani।। and
Kulekhani Ill, respectively. Hence, maximum
utilization of Kulekhani reservoir water is also
another remarkable achievement of this year.
The generation from Chatara and Gandak HPS
has increased by 84 % and 17 %, respectively
the generation increase compared to last year.

Further, the actual generation of Kulekhani।,
Kulekhani Il, Kulekhani Ill, Gandak, Seti and
Sundarijal HPSs has exceeded the generation
target whereas Kaligandaki "A", Puwa, Panauti
has achieved over 90 % of target.

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Generation Summary

In this FY, total generation from all power
plants under this directorate is 2800.883 GWh
whereas in the FY 2019/20, the generation
was 3011.43 GWh. The main reason behind
the decrement of 6.9 % in annual energy
generation compared to last year has been
found due to reduction in rainfall which
directly affected the river discharge. As per
the data of Department of Meteorology and
Hydrology, during winter season (December
to February) of year 2019/20 the accumulated
rainfall was around 240 % of normal rainfall
while during the same period of year 2020/21,
it was observed only around 25 % of normal.

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Hydrology

During the flooding due to excessive rainfall in
first week of Ashad, most of the power plants

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were forced to shut down for few days due to
which generation was hampered. Further, due
to sweeping away of one of the towers of 132
kV transmission line from Middle Marsyangdi
HPS to Markichowk substation on mid of
Ashad compelled Middle Marsyangdi HPS
for complete shutdown of 15 days. Similarly,
generation of Upper Trishuli 3A was affected
due to overhauling of both the units of Upper
Trishuli 3A HPS with unit shutdown for around
3 months as it is in DLP period of contractor. All
these reasons have contributed for the loss in
generation this year.

The annual energy generation from
hydropower stations has reached 95.25 % of

target forecast.

Large Generation Operation and

Maintenance Department

The operation and maintenance of seven (7)
hydropower plants and one (1) multi-fuel
power plant (with installed capacity 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 2020/21 is 2371.88 GWh, with a
decrement of 7.8 % as compared to that of last
fiscal year's generation.

All the hydropower stations under this
department are continuously operating
type throughout the year. Except Kulekhani
HEP, which is seasonal storage type, all the
remaining power stations are daily peaking
ROR type plants. Hence, both scheduled/
preventive and corrective maintenance as well
as special maintenance are required. General
regular maintenance works are such works
which can be done without plant shutdown or
within few hours of plant shut down. Special
maintenances are those which requires
multiple days of plant shutdown. Overhauling
of generating units, upgradation of control

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

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

Kali Gandaki 'A' Hydropower Station

Kali Gandaki 'A' Hydropower Station, located at
Beltari, Syangja is the largest installed power
station in Nepal with capacity of 144 MW with
3 units each having capacity of 48 MW. It is a
six-hour daily peaking run-of-river type power
station having annual design generation of 842
GWh and was commissioned in 2002.

The cumulative generation of the station till
F/Y 2020/21 has reached 14,608.031 GWh
from the first run. The plant generated 817.712
GWh of energy this year which is 97.12 % of
the annual design generation.

Major Repair and Maintenance Activities

e Overhauling of Unit No. 2 turbine and
replacement of bottom ring including
replacement of all the worn-out and
damaged parts

७ Dam_ Site Repair works — including
replacement of damaged portion of
sill beam, sill plate of Diversion Gates,
rubber seals; Replacement of the bronze
seal strips (top, bottom and lateral sides),
stainless steel guide plates (top, bottom
and lateral) and Guide blocks (both side)
of under sluice gates.

e Installation of angular position Transducer
at Intake Gates and Diversion Gates
of Damsite along with its integration

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in SCADA System was done. For that,
stringing of 24 core ADSS Fiber Optics
Cable from Damsite to Power House for
integration of Damsite Data and Gates
Control system with Central SCADA
system at Power House.

Installation of Rope Length Transducer
at Collector Channel Gates of Dam site
along with its integration in SCADA
System, Installation of Proximity Switches
at Flushing Gates and Under Sluice Gates
of Damsite along with its integration in
SCADA System.

Installation of Radar type Water Level
Sensors at Dewatering and Drainage
pits of Power House, Desander basin,
Forebay and various regions of Reservoir;
Installation of Electro-magnetic type Flow
meters in cooling water flow lines of all 3
Units.

Due to the flood of 1st & 2nd of Ashad,
130 meters of access road section at
the Dam site was collapsed. Daily dam
operation was hindered due to that.
The road was cleared made ready for
a vehicle movement by mobilizing two
excavators for eight days continuously.
The way to Surge tank above powerhouse
was also not serving well because
after the construction of it, it was not
maintained for pretty long time. Repair
and maintenance of it was done by using
a new material called GEOCELL and using
base material.

Surge tank road repair by using GEOCELL

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७ Due to ongoing Covid-19 Pandemic,
works related to Installation of Vibration
monitoring System for all three Units
and Bushing Monitoring System in Power
Transformer has been delayed. However,
dispatch clearance has already been
issued to manufacturer and these works
will commence soon at site.

Middle Marsyangdi Hydropower
Station

Middle Marsyangdi Hydropower Station
(MMHPS) has been generating electricity

by diverting the water of Marsyangdi River
originated 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 is 5 peaking  run-off-the-river
(PRoR) plant with daily peaking capacity
of 5 hrs. at minimum discharge. The plant
was commissioned in December, 2008 and
commercial generation was started one month
later. The cumulative generation of the station
has reached 5325.47 GWh until the end of FY
2020/21. The total generation during this FY is
398.84 GWh, which is 100.21 % of the annual

design generation.

Major Repair and Maintenance Activities

७ Due to load crisis, the Unit-1 could not be
overhauled in time as planned and hence
the damages to the turbine underwater
components have been __ increased
significantly and the unit is facing several
issues in this monsoon.

e The heavy raininthe region and high flood
in Marsyangdi river occured from Ashadh
1 onwards have caused severe damages
to the civil structures at Left bank U/S as
well as both the Left and Right banks D/S
which need major repair;

Due to this heavy rain and high flood, the

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plant had to go under complete shutdown
for three days. Further, a heavy rain on
Ashach 19, caused a severe landslide due
to which one of the 132 kV Transmission
Towers (No. 9) had fallen down which had
stopped complete power evacuation from
MMHPS for about 15 Days. The power
evacuation was restored after erection of
ERS Tower;

During the months of Baisakh/Jestha,
about 9 Plant Shift operators were
tested COVID positive and the plant was
operated by 6 maintenance crews round
the clock in two shifts each of three.

The units are running with zero stock of
Turbine Governor PLC spares, the PLC
model being obsolete and currently
production stopped. The plant has
initiated the process for procurement
of latest version of PLC with complete
upgradation;

Fault of both HMI of Desander#2 and #3
and Unit #1 VCB was identified and was
rectified;

Fault in Communication system between
Excitation Control Panel and Main
Controller of Unit#2 was identified and
was rectified; Parameter of Unit #2
Governor PLC cards was changed and
problem in opening of Guide Vane was
resolved;

Sill Beam repair and rubber 569
replacement in all 3 Spillway Radial Gates
at Dam Site;

Weld repair of sliding & fixed plates of
Desander Bieri System and weld repair
of sill beams of all six Flushing Gates
and replacement of rubber seals, bronze
plates and SS plates in Desander at Dam
Site;

Completion of Spillway No. 3 Maintenance
and Rehab Works including Roller Bucket
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Diversion Tunnel and Flushing Channel
Exit at D/S of Dam by RCC Shear Wall with
Plum Concrete;

e = Application of High-Performance Abrasion
Resistant Epoxy Compounds at Spillway
Chutes and Flushing Channel;

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Rehabilitation Work of Spillway No. 3 of Dam

Marsyangdi Hydropower Station

Marsyangdi Hydropower station is peaking
run-off-river type power station, located
at Aabookhaireni, Tanahun in the Gandaki
province with installed capacity of 69 MW and
annual design generation of 462.5 GWh. It was
commissioned in 1989 AD. The cumulative
generation of the station has reached
13,250.12 GWh until the end of FY 2020/21.
In FY 2020/21, it generated 398.92 GWh of
energy which is 86.25 % of annual design
generation.

Major Repair and Maintenance Activities

e Overhauling of unit no. 1 turbine;

e The unit no. 1 suffered recurring tripping
producing abnormal sound and_ high
turbine guide bearing temperature
on Jestha 30th. The worn-out Babbit
material was revealed after dismantling
of turbine guide bearing. Hence, the
bearing was repaired by re-Babbiting and
after performing the necessary alignment
checking works, the unit was restored for
normal operation.

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e The heavy flooding on first week of
Ashad, 2078 further damaged the
reservoir right bank at weir site which
was under planning for protection.
Due to unavailability of plant shutdown
schedule (required minimum of 15 days
during dry season), the protection work
couldn't materialize though the contract
agreement was already done for the
purpose. Apart from that, on the same
week, during flushing of heavy floating
debris and highest sediment deposition
on very short period at desander basin
due to continuous flood, more than
100 m in length, previously damaged
rip-rap portion of left and right bank of
desander basin was swept away. Hence,
emergency repair and maintenance work
of that portion was accomplished after
continuous working for 4 days including
nights with plant remaining incomplete
shut down during that period.

Repair and Maintenance work of Rip Rap of
Desander Basin

e Repair and maintenance of two Diversion
Weir Gates including sill beam repairing,
bottom rubber seal replacement, gate
face plate repair.

e Replacement of Electro Hydraulic Eldro
Thruster operated brakes on Spillway
gantry Crane, De-sander Gantry Crane
and Tailrace Gantry Crane and installation

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and testing of Radio Remote Control
System on Spillway gantry Crane, De-
sander Gantry Crane and Tailrace Gantry
Crane

e Installation of 24 V battery charger, 220
V, 15 kVA Inverter, 110 V Battery Bank, 34
kW Dewatering Pump, DG controller in
Dam Site Diesel Generator.

e = Application of high-performance abrasion
resistant Epoxy compounds for Ogee
Weir and Divider Wall surface, Gate no.4
U/S damaged weir surface High Strength
Concrete work and Epoxy application.

e Protection and upgradation of Ruwa
Khola cooling water supply intake.

e Inspection to assess the damage on dam
weir spillway chute and stilling basin if
gate no. 4 and 5.

Upper Trishuli 3A Hydropower

Station

Upper Trishuli 3A (UT3A) Hydro Power Station,
located at Rasuwa and Nuwakot districts of
Bagmati Province in Nepal, is the second largest
hydropower station of NEA in terms of energy
generation after Kaligandaki 'A' Hydropower
Station with 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 on July, 2019. This
plant is under Defect Liability Period (DLP) of
the Contractor until September 30, 2021.

In this Fiscal Year 2020/21, the Power Station
generated 314.767 GWh, which is 89.73 % of
the annual generation target 350.795 GWh
and 64.27% of design annual generation with
total running hours of 12613.7hrs (7315.8
hrs. Running of Unit No 1. & 5297.9 hrs of
Running of Unit No.2). While the cumulative
generation of the station till F/Y 2020/21 has
reached 738.5GWh from the first run of plant.
The annual generation during this fiscal year

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is 29.05% less than previous fiscal year annual
generation. This is due to falling of draft tube
maintenance gate of Unit#1 and also Over-
hauling of Unit#2.

During Unit#1 Draft tube gate fall, both Units
were inspected and found most of the water-
way components seriously abraded due to
the excessive sediment content in river water.
Contractor was then instructed to perform
an overhauling of whole plant with renew of
whole Under Water Components including
Runner, Guide vanes, Bottom ring, Head Cover
and other auxiliaries and also replace the draft
tube gate of Unit#1 with redesigned Gate
hoisting mechanism.

Major Repair and Maintenance Activities

e = Inboth units Turbine abraded components
were treated with ceramic filled epoxy
coating with shutdown of Unit#2 for
10 days and during additional 1 month
shutdown of Unit#1 for Replacement
of Butterfly Valve PLC of Unit no. 1 for
the safely running of both Units till
overhauling to be completed.

७ Over-hauling of Unit No. 2 completed
with erection of New set of Turbine
equipment (Runner, Guide vane, Bottom
Ring with Wearing Ring, Head cover with
Facing Plate and other accessories) by
contractor with total 3.2 month (2 April
to 10 July 2021)

e Shutdown. All Four gated weir spillway
Apron/chute were repaired with Metal
(I-Beam) and application of Special Epoxy
mixed Concrete C 60

e = Tailrace Pond protection is under progress
with completion of four no. of Stone
Cabined Spur till this F/Y out of estimated
total 11 Number of spur.

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Dismantling of Runner for its Replacement.

e Contractor CGGC completed 72% of
Punch list Defect removal work of Electro-
mechanical section, 70% of Hydro-
mechanical section and 90% of civil
section, in the Supervision of Consultant
NWH and NEA for the wrap-up of Project
within extended DLP till September 30,
2021.

e Modification and arrangement of
protection settings of 132 kV Circuit-ll
transmission line protection relay and
charging of the 132 kV transmission line
from Matatirth to Samundratar substation
via UT3A GIS Substation was done on24th
June 2021.

Kulekhani। Hydropower Station

Kulekhani -l, located at Dhorsing, Makwanpur
is the only reservoir type Hydro-electric
Power Station in Nepal. It is 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 i.e., the Kulekhani
river basin and the upper Rapti river basin
neighboring to south of the Kulekhani river

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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 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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The cumulative generation of Kulekhani-। HPS
has reached 5211.15 GWh. The plant generated
195.157 GWh of energy in FY 2077/078.

The daily reservoir water level pattern recorded
in this year shown in the given plot. The
maximum and minimum level was recorded
on Oct 10, 2020 as 1526.74 masl. and June 25,
2021 as 1502.85 respectively.

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Major Repair and Maintenance Activities

e Maintenance of 11 kV Bus bar and
Vacuum Circuit Breakers of colony feeder.

e Servicing and cleaning works of Heat
Exchanger cooling tube of 35MVA
Generator Step- Up Transformers.

७ Extension of 11kV line to Sim Khola and
Chakhel Intake

e Testing Dissolved Gas Analysis (DGA) of 3
MVA and 5 MVA transformers

e Installation of Motorized gate operation
system on Intakes of Chakel and Simkhola

e Repair and Maintenance of Jet Braking
System of Unit No.2

e = Installation and testing of new Generator
Air Cooler on Unit No.1 and Unit No.2,
Testing of new Thrust Bearing oil Cooler
of Unit No.1

e Replacing 66kV power fuse of Station
Service feeder (3 MVA Transformer) with
new SF6 circuit breaker.

७ §=© Application Epoxy Mortar on Dam Weir of
Sim Khola.

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Application Epoxy Mortar on Dam Weir.

of Sim Khola

e Construction of Gabion Check wall at
different Sources (Chakhel Intake, Thado
Khola, Dam Toe, Army Barrack Area,
Discharge Measurement Area, Shera
Khola etc.) of Indra Sarovar.

e Debris Removal Works on Shera Check
Dam.

e Installation, testing and commissioning
of new 11 kV VCBs on local distribution
feeders.

Kulekhani।। Hydropower Station

Kulekhani-ll Hydropower Station, located at
Bhimphedi Rural Municipality-4, Nibuwatar,
Makwanpur is a cascade of Kulekhani-l। HPS
with installed capacity of 32 MW and annual
design generation of 104.6 GWh. It was
commissioned in 1986 AD.

The plant is designed to develop power utilizing
the water from the tailrace of KL-I 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 to the intake pond. Likewise,
Rapti Pumping Station is operated as per
requirement in dry season by doing effective
maintenance works to generate power.

The cumulative generation of Kulekhani-ll
HPS has reached 2170.582 GWh in this F/Y

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2077/078 after generating 95.228 GWh of
energy this year. Since, the station is cascade
of Kulekhani-। HPS, it is operated as per
instructions of Load Dispatch Center (LDC)
according to the system requirements for
voltage improvement & system stability.

Furthermore, to control the water leakage,
since the parts related to Seat ring and Seal
ring of Main Inlet Valve of Unit No. 2 has
already been delivered at the site, necessary
repair and maintenance works will be carried
by suitable experts (NEA's as well as Voith Fuji
Hydro K.K team) in the beginning phase of
Fiscal year 2078/79.

Major Repair and Maintenance Activities

e Construction of Temporary Reservoir on
Rapti Intake which played the major role
in increment of the Generation.

e Maintenance of Tunnel gate at Mandu
Intake.

e = Installation of gantry structure at Rapti
Intake.

e Procurement of new 55 kW Pump for
Rapti Intake, Spare parts for MIV repair
for unit no.2.

e Repair of Control Valve for operating
downstream seat ring.

e Mandu Dam Protection & Check Wall
Maintenance Works.

Chameliya Hydropower Station

Chameliya Hydropower Station, a_ daily
peaking run-off-river (PROR) scheme with
an installed capacity of 30 MW is located 95
km west of Kathmandu on Chameliya river, a
tributary of Mahakali river, in Shailya-Shikhar
Municipality-1, Balanch, Darchula. Electricity
generation is being done by diverting water
of Chameliya River which is originated from
Mount Api and flows from Himalaya towards
south crossing major part of Darchula District
finally joining into Mahakali River at Lali,

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

In this FY, the plant has generated 151.24
GWh energy which is 82.11% of annual design
generation and 89.49 % of annual set target.
The cumulative energy generation till date is
525.906 GWh energy.

Major Repair and Maintenance Activities

e Due to trapping of gases in pressurized oil
system, governor system had experienced
problems like inability to synchronize,
inability to increase load etc. due to which
generating hours were lost. In this FY, Air-
Gas relief valves were added in Unit #1
pressurized oil system to bleed trapped
gases.

e Modification of purging line of main water-
cooling filters and shaft seal water filter

e Due to frequent breaking of balancing
pipe, head cover-balancing pipe coupling
was also modified, which has been
working satisfactorily and breakdown
time has been reduced.

७ Servomotor-operating ring coupling of
both units were also modified as governor
was becoming less responsive due to
lose coupling. With this modification the
problem of delayed in synchronization,
reverse power problem, load increment
problem has been solved.

e Replacement of existing VRLA DC system
with the new set of VRPT DC system at
powerhouse.

e Fencing works (Installation of new fence)
of reservoir and stilling basin.

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e Making of vehicle ramp, construction of
drainages at powerhouse area was also
completed in this FY.

e Upgradation and clearing of Gokuleshwor-
Balanch-Bitule road are being done on
regular basis.

e Also, as part of social responsibility,
Latinath Aadharbhut Bidhyalaya is
constructed at Baril, Darchula.

e Protection works of 132kV Transmission
Line Tower no. 110 at Satbaajh is
completed.

132 kV 110 no. tower protection work

Multi- Fuel Power Plant

Multifuel Power Plant located at Bansbari,
Morang in the Eastern Industrial corridor of
Nepal has an installed capacity of 39 MW. Out
of total installed capacity of 39 MW, 26 MW
capacity was put into service in fiscal year
1990/91 and additional 13 MW capacity was
put into service in fiscal year 1997/98. Multifuel
Power Plant has 6 (Six) Wartsila Diesel engines
which use furnace oil (FO) as a source of
energy. There are two units, each of 7.5 MVA
from Leroy Somer France and four units, each
of 8.144 MVA from Alsthom, France. Major
overhauling of engines of all the six units were
concluded in 2013. In FY 2074/75, it generated
a total of 15.78 MWh and was operated only
at emergency and power crisis situation to
maintain the stable power system (INPS).

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Major works carried out during FY 2077/78 at
this center includes repair & maintenance of
Synchronizing panel for unit no. 5. Installation,
testing and commissioning of protection relay
for station transformer no. 1&2 and 3 nos.
of Porcelain type outdoor 33 kV lightning
arrestor for protection of 24 MVA, 33/11
kV Power transformer against lightning at
switchyard. Beside these major works, repair &
maintenance of distribution lines and repair of
various isolators' mechanism were carried out.

Also, civil related works such as repair and
maintenance of isolation building for the
NEA's employees of province no. 1, infected
from COVID-19 disease. Painting work of
HFO storage tank, PCC work in front of main
gate of office and staff-quarter area, repair &
maintenance of staff-quarter's bathroom and
theirs pipelines were also carried out.

Medium Generation Operation and
Maintenance Department

MediumGenerationOperationand Maintenance
Department (MGO&MD), headed by Director, is
responsible for the operation and maintenance
of thirteen (13) hydropower stations and one
(1) diesel power plants 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 with installed capacity below 30
MW is 122.7 MW. The actual generation from
the hydropower generating stations under this
department on FY 2020/21 is 429.003 GWh, a
decrement of 1.7 % in generation as compared
to previous fiscal year. 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).

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The following sections provide a concise
description of the power stations and
highlights major activities carried out under
this department during the Fiscal year.

Trishuli Hydropower Station

Trishuli Hydropower Station is constructed
on the banks of Trishuli River at Trishuli Bazar,
Nuwakot. It was commissioned in 1967 AD in
assistance with the Government of India at a
cost of INR 140 million 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 3 MW. It is a peaking run-of-river
plant with peaking capacity of 21 MWh and
annual design generation of 163 GWh. The
annual generationin FY 2020/21 is 121.21which
is 86.42 % of target and the cumulative energy
generated till date is 5556.841 GWh.

The — Electro-Mechanical
Modernization works of Trishuli Hydropower
Station is in progress. Recently, the contract has
been awarded at price in Euro. 3,367,424.46
and NRs. 9,63,26,000.00 on 26" May, 2020
AD (BS 2077/02/13) and contract effective
date started from 26" June,2020 AD with 30
months of completion period.

Renovation and

Major Repair and Maintenance Activities

e Overhauling of unit no.6 and MIV

Assembling of MIV in Unit No. 2

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e Installation and testing of Hooper at
forebay

e rection of gantry structure and testing
commissioning of 6-ton monorail at
headgate.

७ Repair of runner and guide vane of Unit
No. 6

e Replacement of 66 kV SF6 breaker of
Chilime Line.

e Installation of new distribution panels in
power house and substation, numerical
relays in Unit No. 6, Chilime and Devighat
line.

e Repair and Maintenance of field poles in
Unit No. 7, CT and power Transformers

e Line stringing works at colony area and
installation of street lights

७ Headgate under sluice maintenance

७ Maintenance of canal slabs between
aqueduct। and aqueduct Il.

e Fencing works from intake to desander.
Devighat Hydropower Station

Devighat Hydropower Plant is a cascade
development of Trishuli Hydropower Plant
with installed capacity of 14.1 MW and annual
design generation of 114 GWh. It is located
at Devighat, Nuwakot and was commissioned
in 1984 AD. The capacity of the units was
improved and upgraded to 15MW. The actual
generation of year 2020/21 is 85.43 GWh
which is 84.13 % of annual target generation.
Till date, the plant has generated 3145.605
GWh energy.

Major Repair and Maintenance Activities

७ Replacement of Nut Guard in Unit no
1 and Unit no 2 with the adjustment of
guide bearing shaft clearance, Checking,
monitoring and adjustment of shaft
bearing clearance and shaft vibration,
repairing of Driven Shaft, Bearing Block,

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Drive Gear and Coupling Spindle of
Spillway gate, replacement of seal of
Escape Gate and Tailrace Gate.

Unit no 2 Nut Guard Repalcement Job

Repairing of Spare Turbine Nut Guard,
repairing and installation of Inlet By-Pass
valve,

Complete replacement of whole set of
Thrust Bearing of Unit 1,

Completion of assist works for dismantling
of 10 MVA 66/33kv Transformer and
Installing of New 30 MVA 66/33 kV
Transformer in Devighat Switchyard

Installation of new 66 KV CVT for
Devighat Chapali and Devighat- Trishul
Transmission Line, new 66kV SF6 breaker
for 10 MVA 66/33 kV Transformer, new 11
kV VCB breaker

Line Restoration and replacement of 33
kV current Transformer was done for 33
KV Dhading Feeder after the damaging of
CT

Installation of Digital temperature
monitoring system was for all 3 Units.
Maintenance of Isolator and Breaker
were done.

Repair and maintenance of Protection
wall. Syphon protection works was done

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Kulekhani III Hydropower Station

Kulekhani third Hydro Power Station (14
MW), established by the decision of NEA
Board, started officially from 1st Magh,
2078, under Medium Generation, Operation
and Maintenance Department. In part,
even though, few scope of work of the
Contractor is remaining, regular generation
and maintenance activities are been carried.
Kulekhani Third Hydro Power Station is the
cascade project of Kulekhani Il Hydroelectric
Plant which utilizes regulated flow of Kulekhani
reservoir. After completion of gate installation
works at Khani-Khola intake, the Plant is being
operated at full capacity.

The Project is located southwest of Kathmandu
in Makawanpur district, Narayani zone, Bagmati
Province. Based on operational pattern and
availability of discharge from Khani-Khola
annual design generation of KLIII is 40.85
GWh. The headworks site is located on the left
bank of Khani Khola at Bhainse, about 11 km
north of Hetauda. The Powerhouse is located
about 5 km north of Hetauda at Sanutar village
adjacent to the Tribhuwan Highway.

As a fully funded project by the Government
of Nepal and Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA),
the plant started generation from 15" Ashoj
2017 and 24 Ashoj 2076 from its Unit-1 and
Unit-2, respectively. The total generation of F/Y
2077/78 is 35,565.60 MWh, which is 87.06% of
design generation, and cumulative generation
is 55,930.80 MWh, till 2078 Asach, from the
date of operation.

After plant started generation, breakout of
the global pandemic of Covid-19, derailed the
remaining works to be completed by EM/HM
Contractor (KL3 Project). As a result, final test
including characteristics and efficiency test of
both units remains due.

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e Complete

Major Repair and Maintenance Activities

installation, testing and
commissioning of Khani-Khola_ Intake
Stop-log gate, Desander flushing gate
and Desander Outlet gate, which were
remaining to be done by the Contractor.

e Repair works of guide vane and facing
plates.

e Repair and modification of Excitation
Panel Circuit of Unit 2, made more
reliable.

७ Cable extension work in Bhainse for

supply in Head-Pond

७ Repair of left bank 0ीर्त spillway

downstream.

e Regular maintenance works of Water
Supply, Sewerage and Sanitation system
around Head-pond, Powerhouse and
colony areas.

Troubleshooting of excitation system

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Gandak Hydropower Station

Gandak Hydro Power Station is located at
Pratappur Gaun Palika ward no.-7, Nawalparasi,
Nepal about 235 kms from Kathmandu and
about 5 kms North from Indian boarder point
called Jhulenipur, Mahrajgunj, Uttar Pradesh.
The power house is a part of irrigation cum
power generation scheme on Gandak River.
A barrage has been constructed on the river
Narayani at Bhainsalotan (Balmikinager, Bihar)
on Indo-Nepal boarder. From the barrage, two
canals take off namely Gandak Main Eastern
Canal (MEC) and Gandak Main Western Canal
(MWC). This Power Station is located on the
Gandak Main Western Canal approximately
18 Km downstream of barrage at Surajpura,
Nepal. As the canal is mainly meant to meet
the irrigation needs for Uttar Pradesh, India, the
discharge through canal is regulated by Water
Resource Department Balmikinagar, Bihar, India

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

It was handed over to NEA on 315 Aug 1981.

The generation is disrupted mostly due to long
canal shutdown (i.e., more than three months
canal shutdown) of Main Western Canal for
inspection and maintenance by Irrigation
Department, Bihar, India. Sometimes due to
local issues causes disturbance in canal, high
sediment & choking of trash rack, system
changing, high water level in tailrace controlled
by Irrigation Dept, UP and also sometimes due
to low voltage from Indian grid disrupted power
generation. At current situation, technical study
of equipment and components of the plant is in
progress for the rehabilitation of the plant.

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The actual generation of this year is 12.123
GWh which is 104.5 percent of its target. With
this generation, the cumulative generation
of this plant has reached 10349.726 GWh.
The generation has increased by about 17 %
compared to last year due to less frequent
system tripping followed by reduction in public
issues, disturbances in canal, etc. in this year.
Previously, the machine was required to be
put into shutdown for Nepal —India system
changing. But, now after the adjustment of
phase sequence at Bardaghat substation,
there is no need for machine shut down for
the purpose. Also, the reduction of tailrace
level due to the efficient operation of gate
at Balmikinagar with sound coordination
between plant management and _ Irrigation
Dept, UP, has contributed for the boost up of
energy generation this year.

Major Repair and Maintenance Activities

e Replacement of the most damaged upper
and lower guide vane bush, turnbuckle,
shear pin and guide vane bush seal,
carbon seal (shaft seal) of unit no. 2

७ Installation of new turbine oil filtration
machine

e Repair of damaged portion of gate side
sill plate in unit no. 2

e Repair and maintenance of panel of
overhead crane 5 Ton, VCB, isolators at
132 kV switchyard.

132 KV ISOLATOR REPAIR WORK

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Modi Khola Hydropower Station

Modikhola Hydropower Station 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, 7.4 MW each and annual design
generation of 92.5 GWh.

The cumulative generation of this plant since
its first run has reached 1137.17 GWh. It
has generated 60.47 GWh in the fiscal year
2020/21 which is 82.63 % of target forecast.
Apart from reduced rainfall in dry season, the
increased forced shutdown and repeating
problems in different bearings of units were
the main reasons for reduced generation of
this plant.

Major Repair and Maintenance Activities

e Turbine and Generator Overhauling of
Unit no. 2.

Overhauling of unit no. 2

e During 2077/10/01 to 2077/10/05,
the plant remained shut down for the
repairing of diversion weir under civil
tender as there was huge damage in
downstream part of diversion weir where

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all the steel liner and gate slots were worn
out. The required civil and mechanical
maintenance was done by constructing
a coffer dam in front of diversion weir.
Repairing and replacement of flushing
gate motor, guide side roller and seal, etc.
were done in mechanical part whereas,
application of epoxy-based compounds,
concreting, steel liner repairing done as
civil maintenance.

e Both the units of this plant suffered unit
shutdown due to fluctuation of rotating
speed causing excessive vibration and
failure of turbine guide bearing, labyrinth
ring, cracking of runner blade, etc. Unit
no. 2 remained ideal for more than 2
months during that period. The units were
restored by checking shaft alignment,
replacing runners, turbine guide bearings,
thrust bearing and Generator upper guide
bearing; speed, temperature sensors,
position Transducer, bottom rings, and
other worn-out parts as requirement.

e Maintenance of Excitation
replacement of Diodes,
suppressor at unit no. 2.

system,
voltage

७ Repair and maintenance of Hydraulic unit,
hydraulic pump, adjustment of valves and
refill of Nitrogen gas.

e Repair and maintenance of diversion and
under sluice at intake area, trash rack.

Sunkoshi Hydropower Station

Sunkoshi Hydropower Station, 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 and Government of
Nepal. Cost of the project was approximately

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NRs. 109.4 million including transmission line
up to Kathmandu.

It has generated 55.916 GWh in FY 2020/21
which is 87.24 % of generation target. The
cumulative generation till date is 2496.264
GWh. The reduction in generation with respect
to last year is also due to low rain and less
snowfall& thus less discharge in river during
winter season.

Major Repair and Maintenance Activities

e Replacement of shaft seals and accessories
of different units, rubber seal in highly
damaged gates at barrage, arm and seal of
radial gate- no.6 at barrage site

Shaft seal replacement

७ Maintenance of 66/11 KV power
Transformer, Breaker of 6.3 MVA,
6.3/66KV, SCADA system of Forebay and
Damsite.

७ Installation of 11KV CRP of 6MVA 66/11KV
Transformer, 66 KV SF6 circuit breaker
and CRP panel.

e Changing of LT busing and cable heads
and oil filtration of 6 MVA, 66/11 kV
transformer.

e Civil Repair and Maintenance works
including epoxy application at highly
damaged gates of Barrage, Debris removal
works at downstream of barrage gate

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and in front of gallery outlet at barrage,
Construction and maintenance of catch
drain and also cleaning of blocked drain
at SHPS.

e Site clearance work at colony premises,
power house including deposited sand
removal from draft tube floor.

Illam (Puwa Khola) Hydropower

Station

The llam (Puwakhola) hydropower station
(IHPS) with an installed capacity of 6.2 MW
is a run-off-the-river type hydro power plant
operating with the flow of Puwakhola River
located in llam district of Province 1 in the
far eastern side of Nepal. The plant was
constructed with a funding of 15.7 million
USD coming from the Government of Nepal
and Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) and
under the in-house management of NEA. The
plant was commissioned in 1999 AD. The total
generation of the current fiscal year has been
34.47 GWh. The energy generated from the
plant is fed to the Godak substation in llam
through a 1km long 33 kV transmission line.

Major Repair and Maintenance Activities

e = Installation, Testing & Commissioning of
Digital Governors in both units

e Installation of SCADA in both units

e Alignment Rectification of Penstock with
red mud packing along cracked areas

Penstock Rectification Works

e Replacement of operating motors with

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control panels, repair of Gates and re-
electrification works inside intake tunnel

e Repair of Turbine Unit # 1 including
Replacement of Spherical MIV and oil
seals of Nozzle-needle assembly.

e Replacement of Generator Neutral
Current Transformer of both Units

e = Installation of Programmed TOD Meters in
both units and Power/Station Transformer

e Panel Shifting works inside control room
for safety and space management

e = Repair of Spherical MIV of unit # 2, cooling
system pipeline/valves, leaking areas of
Penstock and leaking areas of forebay
tank

e Sediment Excavation works inside forebay
tank

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
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 this FY
is 3351.802 MWh and cumulative generation
till now is 58881.05 MWh. Out of two units
installed, only single unit is in operation. The
major repair and maintenance works carried
out this year is the overhauling of the unit 2
during the canal shutdown period of Sunsari
Morang Irrigation Project. The Pinion gear of
the unit was broken which has been replaced
with that of another unit. The Runner, Wicket
Gates, Dome etc. were coated with corrosion
resistance efficiency metallic paint. The 33
kV Dharan-Chatara transmission line was
restrengthened by replacing damaged poles.

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Coating of Epoxy Paint on Guide vane & Draft.
Tube of Unit No. 2

e Dismantling of Unit no. 2 for Overhauling.

e Replacement of Damaged pinion Shaft,

Crown Gear of Unit no. 2

७ Replacement of all RTDs of Generator

with new.

७ Coating of The Runner, Wicket Gates,

Dome etc. with corrosion resistance
efficiency metallic paint.

७ पिए Work of Generator Cooling Air duct.
७ §=Repair and Maintenance work of 24 V DC

supply system of TACP Panel, 11 kV VCB,
33 kV Dharan Chatara 33 kV line, 11 kV
distribution line.

Dismantling of Generator of Unit No. 2 for
Overhauling

e Dewatering and desanding work of

headrace and Tailrace of unit 2.

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Panauti Hydropower Station

Panauti Hydropower Station is third oldest
Hydropower Station of Nepal. It is run of river
scheme hydropower plant with intake on
right bank of Roshi Khola and Power House is
located at Khopasi, Kavre, nearly 35 km east of
Kathmandu.

The plant is with install capacity of 2.4 MW
and 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
purposes as well.

The water of the river now mainly used for
drinking purpose. The water users along the
canal are having the same irrigation facilities
as earlier days. Recently the power station
control, monitoring, substation and protection
system has been upgraded.

The cumulative generation of the station has
reached 141.013 GWh till FY. 2020/21 from its
first run. The station has generated 2.947 GWh
in FY 2020/21.

Peaking pond with fishing cage

Major Repair and Maintenance Activities

e Unit no 2 Overhauling Works

FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021

e Installation and Commissioning — of
6.3kV/33kV,1.55MVA Power Transformer
at Panauti sub-station.

e Repair and maintenance of Francis
Runner and its components of unit 1.

e Upgrading distribution lines of Office and
Forebay Areas.

Seti Hydropower Station

Seti Hydropower Station is a run of river type
with installed capacity of 1.5 MW and design
generation of 9.8 GWh consisting of 3 units
each of 0.5 MW. It is located at Nadipur,
Pokhara,03 and was commissioned in 1985 AD
with assistance from Government of People's
Republic of China and Government of Nepal.
The canal for this power station is primary
used for irrigation purposes, looked after by
Irrigation Division Office, Pokhara and hence,
the operation of this power station is affected
by irrigation as well.

The cumulative generation of Seti HPS has
reached 348.494 GWh till 2020/21 from its
first run. The station has generated 11.68 GWh
in FY 2020/21.

Major Repair and Maintenance Activities
e Replacement of Slip ring of Unit#1.
७  Penstock Pipe painting works at Seti HPS.

Penstock Pipe Painting at Seti HPS

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e = Installation of New Motor control panels
of Forebay Gates.

e Insulation and Resistance testing of Power
Transformers

New Digital Governor with Oil Pressure Unit
and Unit Control system has been delivered to
the site but due to the Covid-19 and lockdown,
technical experts from India were unable
to access to the site. In the next fiscal year
generator and line protection system as well
as Electrical protection System and LV AC/DC
distribution systems is going to be installed.

Fewa Hydropower Station

Phewa hydropower station is a canal drop type
power station having an installed capacity of
1.0 MW and located at Pardi, Birauta, Pokhara
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 power house is a concern for
normal operation regardless of the availability
of generating units.

The cumulative generation of the station has
reached 99.527 GWh till 2020/21 from its first
run. The station has generated 1.85 GWh in FY
2020/21.

Major Repair and Maintenance Activities

e Repair and Maintenance of Main Inlet
Valve of Unit #2 & Unit #3 with new
penstock draining pipe

e Installation of 415V,800A Synchronizing
Breaker of unit no-3.

e Changed Current transformer (500/5) of
unit no-1.

७ Repairing of plant AC distribution system
with new Under/Overvoltage protection
system,

e Repair and maintenance of power canal.

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Repair and maintenance of power canal with
protection mesh wire.

rehabilitation and
modernization of Phewa hydropower station
is in progress by assigning Chilime Engineering
Company as a consultant.

The  Electromechanical

Sundarijal Hydropower Station

Sundarijal Hydropower Station is located at
Sundarijal, 15 km northeast of Kathmandu
and 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's
were supplied by The English Electric Company
Ltd., England. It was commissioned in 1934
AD, and is the second oldest hydropower plant
constructed in Nepal. The actual generation
from this plant in this year is 3.922 GWh and
cumulative generation till now is 131.679
GWh. The plant has achieved generation of
108.54 % of generation target.

In this year, the commissioning of Hydropower
station under Tinau—Sundarijal Hydropower
Station Rehabilitation Project has been done.
Though, the other works under the contract
are still remaining, the capacity upgradation

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with SCADA system of two units from 640
kW to 970 kW has been completed. Besides
this, repairing of Nagmati intake has been
completed due to which additional amount
of water is being added to Sundarijal intake
contributing both power generation and
addition drinking water for KUKL. Due to these
improvements, the generation has increased
by 39 % compared to that of last year.

Recently synchronized Unit.

Pharping Hydropower Station

Pharping Hydropower Station is the first Power
Station built in Nepal, and it has held 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).

It was erected with a grant from British
Government at a cost of NRs. 0.713 million.
It is in Pharping of Kathmandu district, nearly
12 km south from the city. 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.

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Hetauda Diesel Powerhouse

Hetauda Diesel Power Plant, with 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 in assistance
from British Government and Government of
Nepal.

The plant operates during peak; however,
the soaring fuel price has made its operation
costlier compared to that of hydropower
stations. Presently, the plant has been operating
at capacity of 10 MW in need of system peak
load and for regular testing purposes.

The cumulative generation of the plant has
now reached 155.50 GWh from its first run. The
station has generated 57 MWh in FY 2019/20
and 54.36 MWh in FY 2020/21.

Generation Development Department

Generation Development Department
(GDD) has the main objective of performing
regular monitoring, inspection and resource
management of under-construction projects
of Generation Directorate. After the successful
completion and handover of Kulekhani_ Ill
hydropower project (14 MW), a cascade
project of the only storage power plant,
Kulekhani।, in Nepal and Upper Trishuli-3A HEP,
a run-of-river project of 60 MW, recently, this
department has been given the responsibility
of regular monitoring and inspection of under-
hydropower projects being
executed through NEA Subsidiary Companies.
A task team has been formed from this

construction

department to regularly monitor and inspect
the under-construction projects. This team will
explore the progress updates of the projects till
date and develop a format to get the progress
reports on a regular monthly basis.

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The department is exploring the possible
generation construction projects that can be
initiated by NEA. A desk study report on Floating
Photovoltaic Solar Plant in Indrasharowar,
Kulekhani submitted to NEA by its subsidiary
company NEA Engineering Company has
been reviewed by this department. Upon
understanding the advantages of Floating
PV system, the department has made all the

Lightning Protection
System (connected
to metal frames

supporting modules
and grounded}

PY modules

Floats!

pontoons,

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arrangements to carry out the feasibility and
detailed study of Floating Solar Photovoltaic
Power Plant to construct a project for up to
10 MW in Indrasharowar at Kulekhani. The
department is proceeding to apply for the
generation construction survey license to carry
out this study. Initially, the survey license will
be applied for a period of one year.

Transmission ny

Central

inverter = (from other arrays}

Transformer

Components of Floating Solar PV Plant

After the careful analysis of advantages and
disadvantages of Floating Photovoltaic system,
the department has recommended to carry
out the feasibility and detailed study for the
Construction of "Floating Solar PhotoVoltaic
Power Plant up to 10 MW" at Indrasharowar
in Kulekhani owing to the merits such as easy
installation and maintenance, increased power
production, minimization of evaporation
and water saving, and hassle free landmass
acquisition quickly pays off the relatively higher
cost of it as compared to that of terrestrial

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project. It is a reliable, environment friendly,
and cost-effective source of application of
renewable energy in the areas where there
is shortage of land and is seen as perfect
amalgamation to reservoir-based projects.

Technical Support Department

Technical Support Department, headed by
Director, provides expert advice for the under-
construction projects and existing generating
power plants. Deputy Managing Director
(directorate chief) co-ordinates between the

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Technical Support Department and Projects/ the geotechnical investigation of report of
Operation and Maintenance Department. landslide prone area of left bank of damsite of
This year, the agreement has been done with =Sunkoshi Hydropower station.

Soil, Rock and Concrete Laboratory to submit

Landslide prone area

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Nepal Electricity Authority

A YEAR IN REVIEW।

FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021

TRANSMISSION

ransmission Directorate is one of the nine

directorates in the overall organizational
structure of NEA, headed presently by the Chief
Mr. Dirghayu Kumar Shrestha. The directorate
is fully devoted to its responsibility of planning,
developing, operating and maintaining high-
voltage transmission lines and substations
from 66 kV to 400 kV voltage level.

The transmission system imparts an important
link between the power generated from
various power plants being owned by NEA,
IPP's and distribution networks ensuring the
reliable and quality power to be supplied to the
consumers. This directorate leads to develop
and construct the new transmission lines and
associated substations along with the work
of reinforcement/upgradations of existing
transmission lines and substations.

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

44। Nepal Electricity Authority

DIRECTORATE

The main objectives of the directorate are:

e To ensure 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.

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

e To ensure the quality and reliable power
supply to consumers by reducing system
outages and continuous supervision of
INPS.

e 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.

up-grade the existing
lines and

reinforce/
transmission
Capacity.

७ 10
substations

TRANSMISSION DIRECTORATE

Now the INPS system has been energized to a
maximum of 400 kV voltage level. Dhalkebar
substation has been energized to its full capacity
allowing Dhalkebar-Muzaffarpur line to put
into operation at 400 kV on November 11,
2020. Being the major hub for power exchange
between Nepal and India, the substation assist
in the process of importing power and help to
meet the increasing demand for electricity in
Nepal. Furthermore, it is facilitating the export
of electricity to India when Nepal's capacity
generated is surplus to demand. Now onwards
all the new substations will be equipped
with a state-of-the-art control, protection
and automation system based on IEC 61850
protocol.

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, this
directorate 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 network
of INPS. Also, preparation of financial and
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 are in progress.

Recently Completed Projects

1. Kabeli Corridor132 kV Transmission

Line

The project was started with the objective
of evacuating power generated from Kabeli,
Hewa, Mai and other river basin HEPs of eastern
region. Cost of the project was approximately
USS 31 Million and funded by WB, GON, NEA.

FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021

The first section comprising of 35 km
transmission line from Damak to Godak and
associated substations at Damak and Godak
was commissioned long back on 19*Ashoj,
2072 and has been very useful to evacuate
power from Sanima Mai Khola cascade (29
MW), Mai Cascade (18.0 MW), Himal Dolkha
cascade (12.0MW) and more projects to INPS.
The second section comprising of 42.659 km
of transmission line from Godak to Phidim
(Thapatar) substation was completed and
charged on 24'*Baishak 2076 (7% May 2019)
and has been useful evacuating power from
Upper Hewa Khola A (14.9MW) and Lower
Hewa Khola (22.5MW).The third section
comprising of 13.334 km of transmission line
from Phidim (thapatar) to Amarpur (Kabeli)
substation had been commissioned on 20"
Shrawan 2076( 6" August 2019) and has
been useful evacuating power from Kabeli B
(25MW), Ilwa Khola (LOMW) and Phawa Khola
(5.2MW).

Finally, the remaining second 132 kV line bay
extension works at Amarpur substation has
been competed this year and charged on 5
Ashadh 2078.

transmission line from
Damak to Kabeli and associated substations
has helped to cater the increasing electricity

Construction of

demand of Damak area, evacuate power from
IPP projects in the eastern region, relieve
Anarmani substation and improve quality of
power supply situation in the eastern part of
the country.

2. Singati-Lamosangu 132 kV Transmission
Corridor

Objective of this project was to evacuate power
from hydropower projects being developed by
IPP's in the Tamakoshi and Singati basin. The
project was started in FY 2065/66 (2008/09).
The total cost of the project is about USS 13.0
million and funded by GoN.

Nepal Electricity Authority। 45

A YEAR IN REVIEW।

The overall scope of the project includes
construction of 40 km double circuit Singati-
Lamosangu 132 kV transmission line with ACSR
Bear conductor, 132/33kV, 30 MVA substation
at Singati and 132 kV bay extension works at
Lamosangu substation.

The entire 126 tower foundations, tower
erections and 1" circuit conductor stringing
works have been completed. One circuit has
been charged on Ashadh 31, 2078 (July 15,
2021). About 25 km conductor stringing in
the 2™ circuit and major civil, equipment
installation works at Singati have also been
completed. Second circuit line and Singati

substation will be commissioned soon.

3. Kusma-Lower Modi132 kV Transmission
Line

Objective of this project was to evacuate power
from IPP projects and provide N-1 contingency
to power the plants in Modi river basin. The
project started in FY 2070/071 (2013/014).
Cost of this project is estimated to USS 3.5
Million and funded by GoN.

The Project has completed the construction
of 6.2 km 132 kV single circuit transmission
line from Kusma to Lower Modi HEP and 132
kV bay extension works at Lower Modi. The
transmission line has been successfully charged
on February 4, 2021 and put into operation.

FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021

4. Khimti—Dhalkebar 220 kV Transmission Line

The Khimti-Dhalkebar 220 kV transmission line
is essential in evacuating the power generated
from the Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower Project
as well as evacuating power from IPPs projects
of Likhu corridor. This line directly links the
northern Tamakoshi region to southern load
centre of Nepal. Objective of this project is to
enhance the transmission capacity, improve
supply reliability, reduce loss and improve
voltage profile in the national grid.

The project scope of works include construction
of 74 km long double circuit transmission line
with twin Bison conductor. The project was
jointly funded by World Bank, GoN, and NEA.
The estimated cost was USS 22 Million.

The construction of all the double circuit towers
along with the first circuit stringing had already
been completed and charged (initially at 132
kV) back on January 17, 2017. The stringing of
second circuit was started in year 2013 with the
estimated cost of USS 2.5 million. Although,
the project has been much delayed due to the
strong protest from the local people, still the
second circuit has been successfully charged at
220 kV on June 30, 2021 and this line has been
very useful for evacuating power from Upper
Tamakoshi HEP to Dhalkebar substation from
July 05, 2021.

Comparison of Transmission Line Length in last Seven Fiscal Years

Cicuit km Total
1 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
9 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

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Comparison of Substation Capacity in last Seven Fiscal Years। 5,14.. Total Capacity (MVA) Total Increment (MVA)

1 2071/072 2132
2 2072/073 2223
3 2073/074 2618
4 2074/075 3198
5 2075/076 3935
6 2076/077 4299.70
7 2077/078 6433.90

Total

92
394
580
738

364.40
2134.2
4302

Comparison of Capacitor Bank Capacity in last Seven Fiscal Years

2071/072
2072/073
2073/074
2074/075
2075/076
2076/077
2077/078

ND WM क WN PR

Total
l. Grid Development Department

This department is headed by a 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 are presented below:

Projects under Construction

1. 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, power quality, reliability and reduce
line loss in the valley. The initial project cost
estimate was USS 23 million and project was
jointly funded by ADB and OPEC, GON and NEA.

443.644
463.644 20
473.644 10
473.644 0
516.144 42.5
546.144 30
643.644 97.5
200

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.

2. Hetauda-Birgunj 66 kV Transmission
Line Upgradation

At present, Hetauda-Birgunj 66 kV double
ACSR_ Wolf
conductor is supplying power to small and
medium scaled industries like Hetauda
Cement, Hulas Steel, Jagadamba steel, Surya
Nepal, Ashok Steel. The quantum of power

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required by these industries and associated
substations is 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 is USS 3 Million and funded by ७०५.
Project started in FY 2072/073 (2015/016) and
as per the revised schedule, it is expected to
commission on December, 2021.

Project scope of works includes replacing
20.20 km Wolf conductor with HTLS conductor
and associated hardware from Simara tower
no 276 to Birgunj substation via Parwanipur
substation.

Detail survey of the existing 66 kV transmission
line from Simara (tower no 276) to Birgunj
substation (tower no 353) has been completed.
It is estimated that 43 tower insertions are
required to achieve minimum ground clearance
at maximum operating temperature of HTLS
conductor. As of July 2021, 27 number of
foundation works from Simara to Parwanipur
section have been completed and 43 number
of Tower parts including HTLS INVAR Conductor
and its fittings have already reached at site. Re-
conductoring works of HTLS conductor shall be
started from August 2021.

3. Ramechap Garjyang Khimti 132 kV
Transmission Line

Objective of this project is to evacuate the
power generated by IPP projects in Khimti
and Likhu Corridor. The Garjyang-New Khimti
transmission line, Garjyang substation and line
bays at New Khimti started in FY 2067/068
and the 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
2078/079. The estimated total project cost is
USS 20 Million, which is funded by the GoN.

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The scope of works include:

e 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 30
power transformer and 33/11kV 30 6/8
MVA 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

e 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 1M) bank of autotransformers
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 bays. For this work,
contract was signed in March 2020 with
MSIPL-CHINT J/V.

As of July 2021, 104 tower foundations and
87 tower erections out of 105 have been
completed, transmission line materials
(conductors, insulators, tower parts) have been
reached at site, 1.5 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. Power
transformers have already reached at site.
Preparation of land details for Right of Way has
been started by the Dolakha and Ramechhap
District Survey Department respectively
after which the RoW compensation shall be
decided from District Administration office and
distributed.

In New Khimti substation, Upper Tamakoshi
Hydropower Project has already installed
220/132 kV, 100 MVA power transformer to
evacuate power from IPP's of Likhu Corridor.
However, its capacity is found insufficient to

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evacuate the power from IPP's 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 Augmentation as part of Ramechhap,
Garjyang,Khimti 132 kV Transmission Line
Project.

Under construction substation at New Khimti

Tower erection at AP 38

4. New Modi-Lekhnath 132 kV
Transmission Line

The project is initiated with the objective of
improving power supply situation in Dhaulagiri
zone and evacuating power from hydropower
projects in Modi river basin of Parbat and Seti-
Mardi-Sardi river of Kaski district. Cost of the
project is about USS 21.0 Million and jointly
funded by EXIM Bank of India and GON.

Overall scope of 116 project includes
construction of 43.28 km 132 kV double circuit

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transmission line with ACSR Bear conductor
which shall connect existing Modi HEP with
Lekhnath substation through proposed New
Modi & Lahachowk substations. It will also
construct 132 kV Switching substation at
Korunga (New Modi) and132/33kV, 30MVA
substation at Lahachowk.

The substation contract has been awarded
to M/S ABB India Ltd on 21st June 2018. The
contractor has completed almost 99% of the
substation works. The equipment testing
and commissioning work 1001 contractor
side has been completed but due to delay in
transmission line, the substation couldn't be
charged.

The transmission line contract has been
awarded to M/S Kalpataru Power Transmission
Limited on 21st June 2018. As of July 2021
check survey of 42.5 km line, land profiling,tower
schedule,cadastral land survey have been
completed. About 89 nos of stub foundation
works has been completed and stub foundation
works are ongoing in 6 nos of location. 78 nos of
Tower has been erected and 17.746 km of line
stringing has been completed. On supply part,
almost all equipment except aviation lights has
been delivered in site store. Land acquisition for
transmission line is one of the most challenging
work in this project. People's resistance to works,
demand for shifting of line from the existing
route, demand of very high compensation for
RoW has severely delayed the project. As a
whole, about 53.7 percent of transmission line
construction work has been completed.

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5. Solu Corridor 132 kV Transmission Line

Objective of this project is to evacuate power
from IPP's Projects of Solu river basin and
commence rural electrification in Solukhumbu
and Okhaldunga Districts. The estimated cost
of the project is USS 44 Million and jointly
funded by GoN and EXIM Bank of India.
Project is initiated in FY 2067/068 (2010/11)
and expected to be completed by December
2021.

Scope of this project includes construction of
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 construct 132/33kV,
30 MVA and 33/11kV, 8 MVA Tingla substation
at Dudhkunda Municipality of Solukhumbu
district.

All the works at 132/33/11 kV Tingla substation
has been completed and substation is charged.
Further, construction of 2x4.5 km, 33 kV
line from Belidada, Solukhumbu to Tingla
substation has been completed. Regarding 132
kV transmission line construction, out of 302
towers, 299 towers foundation work and 291
tower erection works have been completed
and 84 km line has been completed. In spite
of strong protest for rerouting of transmission
line at Maruwa, Katari municipality and
RoW issues at various locations, with the
support of Administration and security forces,

construction works has been started at
Maruwa.
6. Burtibang- Paudi Amrai- Tamghas-

Sandhikharka- Gorusinghe 132 kV
Transmission Line

Objective of this project is to construct
the transmission Kapilvastu. to
Arghakhachi, Gulmi and Banglung districts to
improve the power supply situation, reduce
faults in distribution system, evacuate power

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from IPP plants, and decrease the technical
loss. The estimated cost of the project is
around USS 30 Million and funded by GON. This
project was initiated in FY 2065/066 (2008/09)
and is expected to be completed by 2021/22.

Scope of the project includes construction of
84 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).

NEA has signed contract agreement for all
the works and for all contracts, Contractor
has mobilized to the site. As of July 2021, civil
construction works of office building, control
building, guard house and store building in
Motipur & Sandhikharka substation has been
completed. Construction works of Tamghas,
Paudi-Amarai, Burtibang substation have been
started. Regarding Motipur-Sandhikharka
132 kV transmission line, all the 114 tower
foundation works and 55 tower erection works
have been completed and for Sandhikharka-
Tamghas Paudi-Amarai Burtibang 132 kV
transmission line, check survey, geotechnical
investigation, tree counting and 2 tower
foundation have been completed.

7. Dordi Corridor 132 kV Transmission
Line

Objective 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 USS 8.4 million and
funded by GON.

Scope of the project includes 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.

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As of July 2021, all major works of Kirtipur
132/11kV substation has been completed,
but due to unavailability of 132 kV voltage
level supply, the substation is yet to be
commissioned. Regarding — Kirtipur-Udipur
132kV transmission line, foundation works
as well as tower erection and stringing works
of conductor and OPGW were completed
except in one span (from APO to APOA)
since it requires shutdown of Bhulbhule —
Middle Marsyangdi 132kV Transmission Line.
However, due to heavy rainfall and devastating
flood at Dordi river in Asadh 2078, total 4
(four) nos. of transmission tower has been
collapsed affecting the completion schedule
of project. Survey works for reconstruction
of collapsed tower has been completed and
after acquisition of land for tower foundation,

reconstruction works shall be started soon.
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8. Kushaha (Inaruwa) - Biratnagar 132 kV
Transmission Line

The objective of this project is to reinforce
the power supply system of Morang and
Sunsari district to meet (16 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 USS 19 Million
and is funded by GON. The project is expected
to be completed by April 2022.

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

As of July 2021, regarding Biratnagar substation,
90% of control buildings construction works,
50% of switchyard foundation works and
80% of staff quarter construction works have
been completed. Switchyard equipment such
as disconnecting switches, CRP SAS Panels,
Communication equipment have been

delivered to site.

Regarding transmission line, check survey of
22.504 km line, land profiling, tower scheduling,
soil investigation work and cadastral land
survey have been completed. The notice
for land acquisition of tower pad has been
published. Structural design and drawings of
all tower types as well as foundation design
and drawings of all tower types have been
approved.

9. Butwal-Lumbini 132 kV Transmission
Line

The project has been initiated with the

objective of enhancing transmission capacity,

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improving power quality, and reducing line
loss in Rupandehi district. The cost of project
is estimated to be USD 9.5 Million and
funded by GON. The project is initiated in FY
2070/071(2013/14) and is expected to be
completed by the end of year 2021.

The scope of project includes the construction
of 18 km double circuit 132 kV transmission
line from Jogikuti (Butwal) substation to
Mainahiya with ACSR Bear conductor including
2 km 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 2021, in substation all the civil
construction works including staff quarter,
control building, erection of steel structures
has been completed. All substation equipment
except power transformers have been
delivered to site. Regarding transmission line,
construction of 56 out of 57 tower foundation
works has been completed, land acquisition
process for tower Pad has been completed,
RoW compensation work is in progress. ACSR
Bear conductor, XLPE cable and accessories for
underground have been delivered to site.

10.Chameliya- Syaule- Attariya 132 kV
Second Circuit Transmission Line
Project

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

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As of July 2021, 124.5 km of stringing works
has been completed. Bay extension work
at Chameliya s/s has been completed. And
bay Extension works at Attariya and Syaule
substations has progress of around 80%. Steel
lattice structure has been delivered to the site
and laying of foundation work is in progress.

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.

Bay Extension work at Attariya 132 sub-station

11. Bardghat - Sardi 132 kV Transmission
Line

Objective of this project is to provide power
supply to Hongshi- Shivam Cement Industry.
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 USD 4.0
Million and funded by GoN through Ministry
of Industry, Commerce & Supplies. The project

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is initiated in FY 2073/074 (2016/17) and
expected to be completed by the end of year
2021.

As of July 2021, in substation all the civil
construction works including staff quarter,
control building and foundation works has
been completed. Major substation equipment
have been delivered to site. Regarding
transmission line construction of 65 out of
67 tower foundation, 50 tower erection and
around 13 circuit km of stringing works has
been completed, land acquisition process
for tower pad has been completed, RoW
compensation distribution work is in progress
and major equipment including tower
materials, conductor, Insulators and hardware
& fittings except OPGW has been delivered
to site. Multiple gangs for tower erection and
conductor stringing are working at the site to
complete the project at the earliest.

12. Kushaha- Kataiya 132 kV Second circuit
Transmission Line

Considering surplus power in Nepal and
high demand in India during wet season and
vice versa 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
trade. The estimated cost of the project is USS
5.5 Million and funded by GoN.

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 full phase 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.

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NEA has signed contract agreement with Sigma
Con- Narendra Nirman JV on September 19,
2019 (18 month Contract) for all the works and
Contractor has mobilized to the site.

As of July 2021, all the civil and electrical design
drawings and equipment drawings have been
approved except CRP and SAS. Transformer
and gantry foundation have been completed
and switchyard construction work at Kushaha
substation is ongoing. Moreover, control
building foundation has been completed and
the works up to plinth beam is ongoing. The
22.5 MVA 132/11 kV transformer, Instrument
transformer, tower structures/parts & stubs,
conductors, insulators and hardware fittings
for LILO works have been delivered at site and
LA and DS shall be delivered to site soon as
they are in the custom. Other equipment such
as CB, battery and battery charger are ready
for dispatch from manufacturer premises.
Furthermore, stringing of 12 km second circuit
line with ACSR Panther conductor has been
completed out of total 12.5 km line. Land
acquisition has been completed for LILO towers
and foundation of tower started at location AP
03. The project is expected to be completed in
February 2022.

13. Nawalpur 132/33 kV Substation

Objective of this project is to strengthen the
power supply system and improve power
transfer capacity to meet increasing demand
of Sarlahi district. The estimated cost of the
project is USS 6.9 Million and funded by GoN.
The project is initiated in FY 2074/75 (2017/18)
and expected to be completed by the end of
year 2021.

Scope of the project includes construction of
Nawalpur Substation with power transformer
capacity of 132/33kV, 63MVA and 33/11kV, 16
MVA. It will also construct 10 km double circuit
33 kV sub transmission line from Nawalpur
substation to existing Haripur 33/11 kV
substation to supply power to that substation.

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As of July 2021, construction of the substation
works have almost been completed. All the
equipment have been installed. Relay setting
and testing of Control and Relay Panel is in
progress. Erection of 132 kV dead end LILO
towers is In progress.

Nawalpur 132 kV substation.

14. Sunwal 132 kV Substation

The objective of this project is to supply
power to Palpa cement, Laxmi Steel and local
industries around Nawalparasi district and
improve the reliability, voltage profile as well
as power shortage in both Nawalparasi and
Rupandehi 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 690 million. The contract agreement has
been signed on September 2019 with Energy
Pac and Sigma Con JV on September 2019.
This project contract work was effective from
November 10, 2019 and to be completed on
10 August 2021. As a consequence of Covid
pandemic, there has been delay in work
completion date. The project is expected to be
completed by the end of March 2022.

The scope of work under this project include
construction of 132/33 kV, 2*63.5 MVA and
132/11 kV, 1*22.5 MVA substation. There will
be 7 numbers of 33 kV feeders and 3 numbers
of 11 kV feeder for distribution.

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As of July 2021, construction of boundary
wall and store cum guard house have been
accomplished. Construction of control building,
switchyard foundation and staff quarter are
under progress, whereas electrical designs
are under review and most of them have been
approved.

15. Balefi-Barhabise 132 kV

Transmission Line

Corridor

This project has been initiated with the aim
to evacuate power from different IPP projects
at Balefi Corridor. 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 on May 2020 and the project
is expected to be completed by July 2022.

As of July 2021, check survey, detail engineering,
resistivity measurement and soil test works are
in progress.

16. Kohalpur-Surkhet-Dailekh 132 kV
Transmission Line

Objective of this project is to meet the
increasing power demand of Surkhet and
Dailekh districts, improve power supply
quality and facilitate power evacuation from
hydropower projects in Bheri, Babai and
Karnali river basins of Karnali Province.

Scope of project includes 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 Bear conductor,
132 kV bay extension works at Kohalpur and
132/33 kV substation at Dailekh. Estimated
project cost is USS 23 Million and is funded
by GoN. The transmission line package from
Kohalpur to Surkhet has been awarded to M/S

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M/s RS Infraprojects Pvt. Ltd. and this section
of the line is expected to be completed by
Ashad 2079.

As of July 2021, in Kohalpur-Surkhet 132 kV
section; detail/check survey, soil Investigation
RoW
been completed. Tower design, foundation

works and tree counting on have
design, tower schedule works have also been
completed and Notice for acquiring private
lands on Banke and Surkhet district for tower
pads have been published. EIA implementation
and approval for tree cutting is under process.
Similarly, in Surkhet-Dailekh 132 kV TL section;
land acquisition for Dailekh substation has
been completed and IEE is in final stage of
approval. In addition, for 132 kV bay extension
at Kohalpur, bid document is ready for floating
the tender.

17. Bhaktapur-Baneshwor-Patan 66kV

Transmission Line Up-gradation

The project has been initiated to upgrade the
existing power supply system of Lalitpur and
Kathmandu districts through up gradation of
the existing conductor of 66 kV transmission
lines in Kathmandu Valley. The scope of
project includes replacement of 20 km existing
ACSR LGJ 120 sq. mm Chinese conductor
and ACSR Wolf conductor from Bhaktapur
to Suichatar substation via Baneshwor and
Patan substations and 5 km existing ACSR
Dog conductor between Chapali and Chabahil
substations with High Temperature Low Sag
(HTLS) conductor. Estimated cost of the project
is USS 2.5 Million and funded by GoN. This
project is satrted on FY 2074/075 (2017/18)
and expected to be completed by 2021/22.

As of July 2021, HTLS conductor stringing in
Bhaktapur- Baneshwor 66 kV line (around 11
km) is under progress and expected to be
completed by August 2021 . After completion
of Bhaktapur-Baneshwor section, stringing

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Patan and Patan-Suichatar 66 kV line will
be started. Supply of HTLS Conductor and
Hardware Fittings for Chapali- Chabahil 66 kV
line is ongoing.

New Conductor Stringing Works

18.Mainahiya - Sampatiya 132 kV

Transmission Line

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 24th 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 USS 8 million and
funded by GON. The project is initiated in FY
2075/076(2017/18) and is expected to be
completed by the year 2022/023.

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.

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As of July, 2021 IEE has been approved and
the construction license has been issued.
Construction of 14 out of 95 tower foundation
works has been completed. Land acquisition
process for tower Pad is in progress.

19.Lamahi Ghorahi 132 kV Substation

Expansion

Objective of this project is to supply adequate
power to east and mid region of Dang Valley.
With completion of this project, it will be
possible to meet present and future load
demand in this region within permissible
voltage profile.

For this project the fund has been allocated
by the GoN and the cost of Project is NRs 259
million. The contract agreement has been
signed on June 2020 with M/S Hightension
Switchgears Pvt. Ltd, Kathmandu Nepal. This
project is initiated in FY 2076/77 (2019/20) and
expected to be completed on Feburary 2022.

Scope of the project include 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 bay and bus bar
arrangement, control and protection works at
existing Ghorahi substation and bay expansion
works at Lamahi 132 kV substation.

As of July 2021, construction of civil foundation
are almost finished and approval of design
of all major electrical equipment have been
completed. Major equipment like 132 kV
circuit breaker, 132 kV and 33 kV disconnecting
switches are delivered at site. Online inspection
of 33 kV circuit breaker and 33 kV, 12.5 and 20
MVAR capacitor bank has been completed.

20.Dhalkebar-  Loharpatti 132 #£4x24&kvV

Transmission Line

Objective of this project is to reinforce the
power supply system, cater increasing power
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power supply of Mahottari and Dhanusha
districts.

Scope of project includes 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 on February,
2021 and expected to be completed in 2023.

As of July 2021, construction of boundary wall
is in final stage. Detail survey of transmission
line has been completed and check survey,
soil test and cadastral survey are in progress.
Design of transmission line and substation are
in progress.

21. Pokhara—Lekhnath 132 kV Transmission
Line Up-gradation

Objective of this project is to reinforce
existing power supply system of Pokhara
Metropolitan City of Kaski district by upgrading
the conductor of existing Pokhara — Lekhnath
132 kV transmission line. It also helps to
supply quality, reliable and uninterrupted
power supply in Pokhara. The scope of project
includes replacement of 7 km existing ACSR
Wolf conductor from Pokhara to Lekhnath
substations with High
Sag (HTLS) conductor. Estimated cost of
the project is USS 0.5 Million and funded
by GON. This project is initiated on FY
2077/2078(2020/2021) and expected to be
completed by 2021/22.

Temperature Low

As of July 2021, contract has been signed
on June 2021 for replacement of conductor
from Pokhara to Lekhnath within nine months
period. Detail survey works by the Contractor
is being completed.

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Projects under Planned and Proposed

1. Sunwal (Bhumahi) - Hakui 132 kV

Transmission Line

2. Raxaul Parwanipur 132 kV Second Circuit
Transmission Line

Kaligandaki-Ridi 132 kV Transmission Line

4. Amarpur- Dhungesaghu 132 kV
Transmission Line

5. Lalbandi-Salimpur 132 kV Transmission Line

6. Dhalkebar - Balganga 132 kV Transmission
Line

7. Godak — New Anarmani Transmission Line
Pathlaiya — Harniya Transmission Line

9. Sunkoshi 132 kV Substation (Barhabise-
Lamosangu 2nd Circuit)

10. Bafikot-Khungri 132 kV Transmission Line

11. New Pokhara (Birauta) 132 kV Substation

12. Godak-Soyak 132 kV Transmission Line

13. Lahan - Sukhipur 132 kV Transmission Line

14. Rupani—Bode Barsain 132 kV Transmission
Line

15.Chandrapur - Sukhdevchauk 132 kV
Transmission Line

16. Dhaubadi 132 kV Transmission Line

17. Jhurjhure 132 kV Transmission Line

18. Kathmandu Valley Transmission System
Upgradation

19. Surkhet substation

20. Syaule Sanfebagar 132 kV Transmission Line

ll. Major 220 kV Transmission Line
Department

Projects under Construction

1. 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
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Independent Power Producers (IPPs). The project
is funded by German Development Cooperation
through (KfW), European Investment Bank (EIB),
European Union and GoN.

Contract was signed with M/s PINGGAO
GROUP CO., LTD (China) on November 13,
2017 and the contract became effective from
December 20, 2017 for the construction of
both the substation and transmission line.
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 Contract price for
construction of 320MVA capacity 220/132/33
kV Chilime Hub New GIS Substation is USS
6,412,900.86 + 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 Hub substation
and construction of 2x160 MVA 220/132
kV plus 1x50 MVA 132/33 kV_ substation
at Thambuchet, 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 (९४ transformer
includes 50 MVA, 132/33 kV, 3 Phase Power
Transformer.

The project has achieved overall physical
progress of about 74%. The progress on
design/drawing approval, site leveling, river
protection (15m section out of 50m), 7 (seven)
numbers of foundation works with fire walls
for, 53.33MVA, single phase auto transformers,
major foundations of gantry structures are
almost completed. Construction works like
quarter buildings, boundary walls, foundation

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for equipment like CB, CVT, and Isolator etc.,
control room building, Transit Camp are under
progress. Major supplies like 245 kV GIS
equipment and communication equipment
have been dispatched and reached to the site.
Power transformers and have been dispatched
and will reach the site very soon. Other
equipment like CB, Instrument Transformers
etc. are under dispatch stages.

As of July 2021, regard to the transmission line
construction of 25 out of 79 complete tower
foundation and 12 nos. of legs foundation have
been completed. Type test of insulators, GSW
earth wire, testing of DB, DD, MB, MD tower
type have been completed and type test of
OPGW, Hardware is under the process. Major
supplies like partial stubs, tower parts and
conductors have been dispatched and reached
to the site.

Various studies like feasibility study, IEE, LACP
were completed in different phases of the
project and technical, social & environmental
monitoring & implementation is under
progress with support of ESSD, NEA and the
Consultant POWERGRID, India.

The major challenges to the project are
the terrain, accessibility of road, protection
works. Due to COVID-19 Pandemic, project is
impacted and is re-scheduled to be completed
by December, 2021.

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2. Trishuli 3B 220 kV HUB Substation

There are numerous projects currently
being constructed and in advanced phase of
construction in the Trishuli basin, namely:
Upper Trishuli 3A, Upper Trishuli-1, Upper
Trishuli 3B, Sanjen, Rasuwagadhi and other
IPPs. The objective of this Trishuli 3B 220 kV
Hub substation is to accumulate about 600
MW of power 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 Pairebesi, Kispang
Rural Municipality of Nuwakot district. The
220/132 kV transformer includes two Banks
of 160 MVA Auto transformers (6 numbers
of 220/132 kV, 53.33MVA Single phase auto
transformers plus 1 number spare) and 132/33
kV transformer includes 50 MVA, 132/33 kV, 3
Phase Power Transformer. 220 kV switchyard
bays shall comprise of Hybrid GIS.

The project cost is estimated to be USS 17.29
Million with the joint funding of Government of
Nepal, KfW Development Bank (German Bank)
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 USS 12.5 Million and the
contract became effective from December 20,
2017.

Since this is avery urgent project to evacuate the
power from various IPPs in the Chilime-Trishuli
corridor, the project is given a high priority. As
of July 2021, the project has achieved overall
physical progress of about 87%. The progress
on design/drawing approval is about 97%, site
leveling (95%) and rivulet protection (96%).
Preliminary works like quarter building and
boundary walls were completed in 2018.

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7 (seven) numbers of foundation works
with fire walls for 220/132kV, 53.33MVA,

single phase auto transformers are ready for
transformer installation.

67 out of 72 foundations of gantry structures
have been completed and foundations for
equipment like CB, CT, CVT, BPI, LA and
Isolator etc. are under progress.

Major supplies like power transformers,
communication equipment, CB have been
dispatched and will reach to the site very soon.
Other equipment like Isolator, Instrument
Transformer, LA, BPI etc. are under dispatching

stage.

Various studies like feasibility study, SEP, IEE,
ESIA & LACP were completed in different
phases of the project and technical, social &
environmental monitoring & implementation
is under progress with support of ESSD, NEA
and the Consultant POWERGRID, India. Impact
of the COVID-19 Pandemic, non-performance
of the contractor and design reviews/approval
are few of the major reasons for the delays
of the project. Project completion period has
been re-scheduled to January 2022.

3. Koshi Corridor 220 kV Transmission Line

There is a massive potential for hydropower
generation in Taplejung, Panchthar,
Sankhuwasabha, Bhojpur, and Terhathum
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from within the Arun and Tamor river basin
several hydropower projects have been
identified, and some of those are under various
stages of construction. The power generated
from these hydropower plants require some
a robust transmission line for evacuation and
connection to the INPS. The objective of Koshi
Corridor 220kV Transmission Line Project is the
fulfilment of this requirement and to make the
transmission and distribution network of NEA
more resilient in this region.

This project is jointly financed by the
Government of Nepal, and the Government of
India supported Line of Credit from EXIM Bank
of India. USD 90 million has been earmarked
for this project of out the USD 250 million Line
of Credit to the GoN.

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

e Under Package KC1: Through a contract
with M/s Kalpataru Power Transmission
Ltd., Design, Supply & Construction of
~30km long 220kV Twin ACSR Moose
D/C Transmission Line from Tumlingtar
Substation to Basantapur 95 via
Baneshwar SS, and ~/76km long Quad
ACSR Moose D/C TL from Basantapur SS
to Inaruwa SS.

e 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,220/132 kV; 2x 25/30MVA,
132/33 kV), Baneshwar (2x 25/30MVA,
220/33 kV), and Basantapur (2x 1OOMVA,
220/132 kV; 1x 20/30MVA, 132/33 kV)
and Bay Extension (2x 220kV Bays) works
at the Inaruwa substation.

e Under Package KC3: Through a contract
with KEC International Ltd., Design, Supply,
& Construction of 35km long 220kV Twin
ACSR Moose D/C TL from Dhungesanghu

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SS to Basantapur SS and of a 132/33 kV
AIS (2x 15MVA). This transmission line
will only be charged at 132kV level in the
present scope of the project.

e Consultancy service is being provided by
M/s WAPCOS India Ltd.

e In the present scope of the project,
stringing of only single circuit will be
carried out. With this infrastructure
the transmission line will be capable of
evacuating ~1,000MW of power. 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 2,0O00MW of power.

The Road So Far:

Despite the challenges in land acquisition,
securing Right-of-Way, and _ forest land,
formation of access roads and the social
problems that form the part and parcel of
development of any transmission line, Koshi
Corridor 220kV TLP has successfully completed
all foundations, all erections, and all of stringing
associated with package KC1. Only _ final
checking, testing, and commissioning remains.
In the same vein, 75% of KC-3's transmission
line's work has been completed so far.

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Hilly region of Koshi Corridor Transmission
Line (KC-1)

Tower Erection under progress in Basantapur-
Dhungesanghu section (KC-3)

Coming to substations, the Tumlingtar, and
Baneshwar substations are almost ready
and is in the final stages of testing before
commissioning. Dnungesaghu and Basantapur
Substations are a little behind but construction
work is going on strongly despite the inclement
climate of continuous rain and fog, despite the
pandemic induced disruption in supply chain,
and access road that is hard to travel and
maintain.

Under constructional Tumlingtar substation

view in Night (KC-2)

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Baneshwar substation (KC-2)

Control Room Building at Baneshwar substation (KC-2)

Challenges:

The Pandemic: The novel coronavirus
pandemic is the most prominent culprit in
this category. The pandemic has disrupted the
supply chain affecting the influx of the variety
of skilled human resources and materials.
Sealed borders, hesitant labours, and disturbed
manufacturing and supply system has severely

impacted the progression of the project.

Climate: The various sites of this project are
spread out across Sankhuwasabha, Taplejung,
Terhathum, Dhankuta and Sunsari districts
presenting a wide range of elevation and
climatic conditions from as little as ~100m

at Baneshwar substation {(KC-2

above msl to ~3,000m above msl. From the
tropical heat to freezing cold. Where workers
are hard to retain and very few hours per day
are conducive to physically taxing jobs. In the
high elevation areas, long durations of rain,
fog, snow and hail slow down workers and
machinery.

Access: Access to some tower locations, and
especially the Dhungesanghu substation site
is only available for a few dry months a year.
During the rest of the year said route can
only be traversed by very specific vehicles
and by heavy equipment—that too with great
difficulty. This obvious effect in supply has

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large consequences in the whole of substation
works.

works,
in all areas are riddled with social issues,
bureaucratic quagmires in acquisition of land,

Miscellaneous: Transmission line

securing right-of-way, and forest land.
Target:

KC1: The completion of all facilities of KC1 is
expected by September, 2021.

KC2: The completion of all facilities at Tumlingtar
SS, Baneshwar SS, and Inaruwa Bay Extension
works is expected by September, 2021.
Basantapur substation, given its challenging
climate and topography is expected to be
completed by October, 2021.

KC3: The completion of all facilities under KC-3 is
expected by December, 2021.

4. 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 New Lekhnath to
New Damauli, and 220/132/11kV substations
at Lekhnath (600 MVA) and New Damauli (64
MVA). The cost of this project is estimated
at USS 65 Million. The project is funded by
the GoN and Germany (KfW). The project is
expected to be completed in F/Y 2080/81.

As of July 2021, detailed survey, feasibility
study, Initial Environmental Examination (IEE),
baseline Survey for Avian species, procurement
of the Project Implementation Consultant
(PIC), and the Environment and Social (E&S)
Consultant have been completed. Land
acquisition for the New Damauli Substation
and its access road have been completed. Crop
compensation for the affected landowners has

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been distributed during the Land acquisition
for the Damauli substation. Environment and
Social (E&S) Consultant, ERM, is preparing the
Rapid Assessment & Risk Screening of new
Damauli Substation, Habitat Assessment and
Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP), Environmental
& Social Management System, Resettlement
Action Plan (RAP), Grievance  Redress
Mechanism (GRM). Project Implementation
Consultant FICHTNER, Germany, is currently
preparing the detailed design and Bid
Document of the project for the tendering
process. The tender of Access Road and Bridge
at New Damauli Substation has been floated.

Geotechnical Investigation Works

(Test Pit) of Chabdi Khola for Bridge

construction at New Damauli Substation.

Projects under Planned and Proposed
1. Tumlingtar-Shitalpati 220 kV Transmission Line
2. Trishuli 3B- Ratmate 220kV Transmission Line

3. Dhaubadi Iron Mines Electricity Transmission
Line

4. Dharan 220/33 kV Substation

lll. Major 400 kV Transmission Line
Project

Projects under Construction

1. 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

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major grid substations of 400kV voltage level
at Hetauda, Dhalkebar and
Dhalkebar 400kV substation is connected
to the Muzaffarpur (India) substation via.
Dhalkebar- Muzaffarpur 400kV cross border
transmission line that will also be connected
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

Inaruwa. The

to Hetauda and Inaruwa_ via.

to transmission line system in the national grid
of Nepal. This project was started in the fiscal
year 2073/74.

The scope of project includes 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
ohase 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 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 between numerous devices
within the substation and beyond. NEA
Engineering Company has been appointed as
a design check and construction supervision
Consultant for this project.

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For the construction of 400 kV GIS substation
at Dhalkebar contract had been awarded to
ABB India Limited on December 2017 (latter
on assignment of the project had been transfer
to Linxon India Pvt. Limited on July 2020). The
cost of project is USS17.58 million and NPR
220.33 million. Despite covid-19 pandemic and
lockdowm imposed by GoN the construction of
the Dhalkebar substation has been completed
and in operation since November 11, 2020.
Honorable Prime Minister of Nepal KP Sharma
Oli inaugurate the substation on February 1,
2021 (BS 2077-10-19).

Tamrapatra anabaran of 400 kV Dhalkebar
Substation by PM KP Sharma Oli

Similarly, for the construction of 400 kV GIS
substation at Hetauda and Inaruwa, contract
has been Limited,
India on December 2018 and expected to
be completed on December 31,2021. The
estimated project cost is USS 28.41 million
and NPR 410.54 million. As a consequences of
COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown imposed
by Government of Nepal, the works schedule
of the substations has been affected. As of

awarded to Siemens

July 2021, the majority of engineering &
design works has been completed. Majority of
equipments including 400 kV GIS, 400/220 kV
outdoor equipments, reactors, transformers,
CRP & SAS Equipments, PEB Building Materials
etc. are already reached at both site while
several items including Battery & charger,

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material, earthing materials have been
dispatched from respective factories. GIS Hall
foundation works is completed and is ready
of installation of PEB superstructure at both
sites. Civil foundation works for transformers,
reactors, towers, equipments structures and
Structural part of the buildings works are
completed at both sites. The installations
of tower & equipment structures, finishing
works of the CRB, Cable trenches etc. work is
in progress. Installations works will be stated
immediately after received of equipments at
sites.

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Objective of this project is to evacuate power
from Uttarganga Hydro Power Project as well
as IPP's upcoming in the Sani Bheri river basin
and its tributaries. The project is started in
2072/073 and expected to be completed in
2080/081.

The scope of the project comprises of
construction of about 25 km long 400 kV double
circuit transmission line from Bafikot (Rukum
west) to Nalsingadh Hydropower project
(Jajarkot), which crosses various municipality/
VDC's of Rukum (West) & Jajarkot district. The
scope also includes the construction of one
400/132 kV, 200 MVA Uttarganga substation
hub at Bafikot, Rukum (West).

As of July 2021, the land acquisition for

i the Uttarganga substation hub at Bafikot,

Rukum (West) has been completed after long
detainment of around 3 years due to numerous
reasons. Tendering for Civil works at substation
land has been completed recently. Detail field
survey of Substation areas, line route, Initial

mee environmental examination (IEE) works along

400 kV Transformer and Reactor at Inaruwa

2. Bheri Corridor 400 kV Transmission Line

This project is initiated by Nepal Government
(NG) under Energy Crisis Eradication budget
head to electrify Rukum (West) district, since
it hasn't been connected to National grid yet.

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' with preparation of office estimate works

is aimed to be started simultaneously by FY
2078/079.

3. Ratmate-Rasuwagadhi-Kerung 400 kV
Transmission Line

The Ratmate — Rasuwagadhi- Kerung 400 kV
Transmission Line Project is being implemented
as the first power grid interconnection of
Nepal with China in line with the government
policy to ensure energy security by facilitating
cross-border electricity trade between Nepal
and Tibet of China. This will open new avenues
in terms of electricity market in Nepal as the
rising demand of electricity shall be fulfilled
by importing from China and to export surplus
energy after a few years in near future. So, the
power interconnection is one of the major
components to carry out the development
projects between Nepal and China for

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connectivity. The project was initiated in the
year 2017. The project cost is estimated to be
around USS 96.79 Million.

Scope of the project consists of design,
supply and construction of approximately
70 km of 400 kV double-circuit transmission
line with Quad Moose ACSR conductor from
Rasuwagadhi border point at Rasuwa district
to Ratmate substation at Nuwakot district, via
proposed Trishuli Substation. Furthermore,
DC converter station is to be constructed
at Gyirong County, Tibet for the purpose of
power exchange between two countries and
a 400 kV substation is to be constructed at
Ratmate, Nepal for evacuation of the power to
load centers.

As of July 2021, the detail survey works for this
project is being carried out and final report
Phase-। (Transmission line) and draft report
Phase-ll (Substation) have been prepared. The
route alignment of the transmission line has
been optimized as per the GIS routing tools
of spatial sciences. Similarly, Environmental
Impact Assessment (EIA) study is being carried
out by NEA Engineering Company ltd, after
obtaining the relevant permissions from
Department of National Parks and Wildlife
Conservation, Government of Nepal, as the
northern portion of the proposed
alignment passes through Lamtang National
Park. Survey and demarcation works at
proposed Trishuli Substation area have been
completed so far and detail design works are
being carried out.

route

Furthermore, Load flow analysis of the Nepali
side of the Ratmate-Rasuwagadhi-Kerung 400
kV line has been conducted. Forecasted Power
capacity and Energy balance report of the
Integrated Nepalese Power System has been
sent to the State Grid Corporation of China,
Beijing and similar report of Tibet Electric Grid
has also been received.

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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,construction
of Hetauda-Bharatpur -Bardaghat 220 kV
Transmission Lines and concomitant 132
kV substation at Hetadua, Bharatpur and
Bardaghat. In addition, Transmission System
Master Plan of Nepal had been prepared
under this project and 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

1. Hetauda-Dhalkebar-Inaruwa 400kV

Transmission Line

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
of India (PGCIL) was appointed as a design
check and construction supervision Consultant
for 400kV Hetauda-Dhalkebar-Inaruwa
Transmission Lines and Hetauda-Dhalkebar-
220kV
works. This project was started on year 2012
and likely to be completed by year 2022. The
estimated project cost is around USS 170
and it is funded by World Bank. For
this, contract has been 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

Inaruwa substations construction

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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 2022.

The scope of the project includes followings:

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

transmission line.

७ Design, supply and construction छौ
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.

e Design, supply and construction of
Dhalkebar substation: 220/132 kV, 2X160
MVA Transformers and its associated bays,
and 220 kV line bays for the termination
of 220 kV double circuit lines from Khimti.

e 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 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
communication between numerous devices
within the substation and beyond.

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As of July 2021, Out of 792 tower pads, 659
foundation have been completed and 633
towers have been erected . The remaining
parts mostly fall in the forest area and the
process of tree-cutting and stacking along the
right-of-way of the route is under process in
Makwanpur and Bara districts. There is public
dispute at some location which is also hindering
the progress. Out of eight pile foundations,
two pile foundation work at Koshi river has
been completed.

Similarly, for the construction of 220/132
kV Substation at Hetauda, Dhalkebar and
Inaruwa, Contract was awarded to Central
China Power Grid International Economic &
Trade Co., China on June, 2014 but due to
non-performance of the contractor, contract
was terminated on September 22, 2017.
After termination of the contract, 220/132 kV
Dhalkebar substation balance works has been
awarded to M/s Telmos Electronics on January
23, 2018. Initially, Dhalkebar-Muzzaffaur
400४ Transmission Line was charged at
132kV importing 1OOMW power from India.
After successfully charging of 220kV Dhalkebar
substation at 220kV voltage level on August
16, 2018, 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 220kV AIS substation. The
capacity of 220/132kV Dhalkebar substation is
950 MVA.

In addition, the 220/132 kV Hetauda and
Inaruwa substation balance works has been
awarded to M/s Consortium of Siemens Limited
and Telmos Electronics on December 20, 2018.
As of now, for Hetauda and Inaruwa substation
majority of the substation equipment delivered
at site. At Hetauda substation, about 80%
of 220kV switchyard equipment and gantry
tower erection completed and water tank
work is in progress. At Inaruwa substation

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220kV equipment, gantry tower erection,
about 90% of 132kV equipment and gantry
tower erection has been completed. Control
building, Switchyard Panel Room _ (SPR),
cable trench, 33kV equipment foundation,
transformer foundation and other civil works
are in progress. The project is expected to be
completed by the year 2021.

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400 kV Tower Erection Works

2. Hetauda-— Bharatpur - Bardaghat 220kV
Transmission Line

Objective of this project is to enhance the
transmission capacity and bolster the reliability
of the Integrated Nepal Power System (INPS).
With its 220 kV transmission line 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.The
project was started in 2008 and funded by
World Bank.

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2.1 Bharatpur-Bardaghat 220 kV
Transmission Line.

Scope of the project is to construct of a 74
km long, 220 kV Double Circuit Transmission
Line with Twin Bison ACSR Conductor
(initially charged at 132 kV) from Bharatpur
to Bardaghat. After the termination of
contract with M/S Central China Power Grid
International Economic & Trade Co. Ltd, China
(CCPG) on June 5, 2017, 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 USS 5.5 Million.

AsofJuly 2021, outof 246 tower pads, 244 tower
foundations, 244 tower erections and stringing
of 134 circuit kilometers of conductors have
been completed. 100% of the site is cleared
and 90% of Project Affected Families (PAFs) are
compensated for their structure damage. The
line is expected to be completed by December,
2021 as there is significant divergence from
proposed schedule expecting to completed
by the end of next month because of the stay
order issued by the Supreme Court of Nepal
against the construction work in Dumkibas
(the disputed area) and the
lockdown (and thus complete abandoning of
site activities for the period) due to Covid-19.

nationwide

2.2 Hetauda-Bharatpur220kV 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 for the same was signed on March
9, 2009 with the contract value of USS 15.3
Million but was terminated on 29" April, 2019
due to contractor's non performance. After
the termination of contract, new contract for
the balanced work was awarded to M/s KEC

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International Ltd., India on 5 June, 2020 with
the contract value of USS 5.4 Million plus NPR
368.8 Million.

As of July 2021, Hetauda - Bharatpur line
section: out of 226 tower pads, 196 tower
foundations have been casted, 121 towers have
been erected, a 20 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 new Contract for balanced work with KEC
International Ltd. covers all remaining activities
of the project and is expected to be completed
within 15 months from the effective date of
the Contract.

The scope of this project also includes
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 same
was signed on December 16, 2009 with the

contract value of USS 5.8 Million.

As of July 2021, the overall progress of the
construction of substation is about 96%. Almost
all the equipment have been supplied and the
installation works is about to complete.

Projects under Planned and Proposed

1. Arun-Inaruwa-Tingla-Mirchaiya 400 kV
Transmission Line

As a part of project preparation studies, under
the Power Sector Reforms and Sustainable
Hydropower Development Project funded
by the World Bank, NEA has undertaken the
feasibility study and detail design of three
transmission lines and concomitant substations
in the Eastern part of Nepal namely (i) about
100 km long Inaruwa-New Anarmani 400 kV
Transmission Line and substations (ii) about
130 km long Inaruwa-Arun 400 kV Transmission

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Line and associated Substations (iii) about
115 km Long ArunDudhkoshi-Tingla400 kV
Transmission Line and associated substations.
For feasibility study and detail design contract
was signed with ELC Electroconsult S.p.A,
on 237 September, 2019. As of July 2021,
desk study and walkover survey for all three
transmission line has been completed and
the power flow study is underway. For the
Environmental and Social Studies, contract
was signed with WAPCOS Limited, India on 25"
July, 2021. Both feasibility study & detail design
and environment & social study is expected to
be completed by September 2022. After the
completion of the study, the construction of
transmission line and associated substation
will be taken up by arranging the necessary
funds.

IV. System Operation Department

The Load Dispatch Centre (LDC) centrally
located at Siuchatar, Kathmandu under
the System Operation Department (SOD),
Transmission Directorate is the core center
for operation, monitoring, and control of
integrated Nepal power system (INPS) to
ensure continuous and quality power supply
SCADA (Supervisory
Control and Data acquisition system) set up
in LDC facilitates collecting real time system

to consumers. The

data of generators and power system elements
like transmission lines, power transformers,
feeders, etc. of the interconnected system
thus contributing considerably for monitoring
and supervision of the system for proficient
system operation. The major highlights of this
fiscal year are presented below.

Annual Peak 1481.85

Demand MW 1/13/2078
5 Annual Energy 8960.31

Demand GWh

Annual Load 69%

Factor

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4 Total export 32.38
Energy GWh
The maximum 30.53
5 Energy demand 1/30/2078
GWh
of the Day
The maximum
power 846.74
6 imported ina MW 1/14/2078
Day
The maximum
7 Energy import 18.30 1/15/2078
GWh
of the Day
*pased on LDC data

The key accomplishments of LDC in
this Fiscal Year

e Participation in IEX DAM

NEA started to purchase power from India by
participating in Day Ahead Market through
Indian Energy exchange and trading partner
NVVN. Nepal is the first country to participate
in Indian energy Market. The required quantum
can be purchased on day ahead basis, which
enables system operator to operate the system
efficiently balancing supply and demand. The
power trading unit in LDC has a responsibility
to bid daily on IEX-DAM. So far 144832.13
MWh of energy has been purchased from IEX
in this FY.

e Up gradation of system voltage:

The up gradation of Dhalkebar- Muzzafarpur
220 kV line to 400 kV on 2077/07/26 with
commissioning of Dhalkebar 400/220/132
substations and operation of newly constructed
Dana-Kusma 220kV line helped meaningfully
to maintain the system voltage at desired
level. Furthermore up to 350 MW _ power
from Muzzafarpur India has been imported
which helps to cater the growing demand of
power in the country especially in dry season.
Similarly Dana-Kusma 220kV transmission line
made possible to evacuate power generated
from some of the IPPs from that reason. The

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commissioning of New khimti 220/132 kV
substation on 2078/03/20 helps immensely to
strengthen the grid as 220 kV transmission line
from Upper Tamakoshi hydroelectric project is
connected to the grid via this substation. The
addition of Samundratar 132/33 kV substation
and Samundratar- Trisuli 3B transmission line
on 24 June 2021 benefits upcoming IPPs
from that region as their generation can easily
delivered to INPS and growing power demand
of the area can also be met.

e Frequency and voltage control:

Frequency and voltage are the crucial

parameters of the power system as _ it
determines the quality of power supply to
costumers. In this FY, most of time the system
frequency is maintained at 50 Hz. In this FY, the
voltage attained in most of the load centers'
substations is in the range of permissible limit
of +/- 10% limit at 132 and 66 kV as per NEA
Grid Code. However, in mid-western region,
occasionally system voltage was recorded low
than permissible limit in some substations.
However due to installation of capacitor bank
in various strategically located substations by
Grid Department and the effective monitoring
by LDC, voltage is maintained at the desired
level.

e 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 of
power from India. This has enabled LDC to
realize the economic dispatch of power keeping
voltage and frequency of the system within
a standard limit. This fiscal year generation
of Kulekhani 1 and Kulekhani 2 storage plant
has increased by 21% and 17 % respectively as
compared to last year. Despite the Kulekhani
water being best exploited in this fiscal year,
the tactical planning of Kulekhani water level

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by LDC aided to maintain the respectable
level of reservoir at present also. Similarly, the
generation of other NEA ROR and PROR plants
has also increased considerably due to the
well-organized operation of the system.

e Shutdown coordination:

On the coordination of LDC, major power plant
like Kaligandaki-A, Marsyangdi took shutdown
for overhauling of their unit (generator) in
this FY. Also major shutdowns of transmission
lines were completed. 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 system by the operator during the shutdown
period has made it possible to supply power
with minimum interruption.

e Partial system tripping:

The persistent monitoring of the system and
the prompt decision of the operator during
abnormal situations has helped significantly
to control the partial tripping of the system.
In this fiscal year the number of total partial
system tripping has dropped down to 40 as
compared to 41 last year. This has contributed
a positive impact on the financial shape of the
NEA.

e 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. 106 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 component of SCADA:

RTU, Communication equipment and optical

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fibers, master stations. A significant amount
of revenue is being received annually by
leasing (to Nepal Telecom and other private
companies) optical fiber cable.

e Status of Supply and Demand:

In this fiscal year, 221 MW of power is added
to the INPS including one unit of Upper
Tamakoshi3A (75 MW), Mistri Khola (42 MW)
and other IPPS. which facilitated to fulfill the
increasing demand of the system and also
helped to minimize power import to certain
extent. The quantum of imported power has
increased by 78.45 % as compared to last
year whereas the generation of IPPs and NEA
storage plant has been increased by 19.82 %
and 35.54 % respectively. The overall energy
demand and peak demand increased by 11.7
and 9.11 percent respectively in this FY.

The contribution of different sources to meet
the total annual energy demand and Peak
demand of the INPS for the fiscal year 2077/78
is given below.

3.61% ___— [ 0.42%। 36.92%

31.31%

Ipp Import
mM NEA ROR &PROR NEA Storage

Demand management from contribution of
different sources

4.18% 3.37%

' 13.56%

56.57%

Ipp Import

mM NEA ROR &PROR
छ Interruption

Peak Demand of the year management from.
contribution of different sources

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lll. Challenges

e Because of an addition of the generation
in system, the existing ageing transmission
structures are inadequate to transmit
power to load centers. Depending on
the system scenarios, the transmission
line Hetauda-Bharatpur 132 kV, Damauli-
Bharatpur 132kV, Bharatpur-Kawasoti-
Bardghat 132 kV were being operated
almost in full capacity continuously which
might have instigated the power cut in
some areas.

e In this fiscal year, in the first week
of Ashadh, high flood had damaged
completely one tower of New Marsyangdi-
Middle Marsyangdi transmission line and
some towers of Indrawati —Panchkhal
66 kV transmission line. Thus significant
quantum of power is unavailable in the
system creating difficulty in smooth
operation of the system.

e The frequent forced outages of power
plants during rainy season and frequent
unforced shutdown of transmission
line has created difficulty in the smooth
operation of the system.

IV. Future Plan

NEA is planning to synchronize the Indian
system INPS. The objective of this
arrangement includes the installation of SPS
(special protection scheme), Communication
and SCADA system within the Nepalese power
system. LDC has been given responsibility
to implement the project. For the same, the
contractor had been already selected for the
execution of works to install the SPS system
at existing Dhalkebar, Chandranigahapur,
Kamane, Bharatpur, Butwal, Hetauda,
Bhaktapur and Lamahi substations. The
strengthening of the protection system and
the communication system of present INPS

with

are also on the contractor's scope of the work.
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reliability and security of the INPS system
as well as creates an opportunity for power
exchange between two countries through
market transactions.

V. Grid Operation Department

Grid Operation Department (GOD) is one of the
department under Transmission Directorate
whichis responsiblefortransmitting reliableand
quality power from remote generating stations
to various load centers. This department has
to manage the operation of 66 kV & higher
voltage substations and transmission lines
upto 400 kV. This department also carry out
preventive and breakdown maintenance works
of the substation and associated transmission
lines. The extension, replacement works,
reactive compensation, rehabilitation and
reinforcement works etc of substations are
also performed by this department. It also
looks after connection 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 400kV Dhalkebar -
Muzzaffurpur transmission line which was
charged at 400 kV Voltage level on 2077/07/26
and owned by Power Transmission Company of
Nepal (PTCN) is also done by this department. It
supervises three division offices in Kathmandu,
Hetauda, Butwal and four branch offices in
Duhabi, Pokhara, Attaria & Dhalkebar.

A. Major reinforcement/upgradation
works performed

This department has executed numbers of
transformer reinforcement/upgrading works
at various substations. Up-gradation, reactive
power compensation and rehabilitation of
power system equipments are being carried
out to meet increasing power demand and
reduce voltage drop problem. The replaced
transformers are reused at other substations
after necessary overhauling and maintenance

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works.  Reallocations of such
transformers are cost effective and immediate
solution for load management.

power

Various works executed by this department
have supported to reduce power interruption
due to inadequate substation capacity. The
department has carried out and completed
various up-gradation and reinforcement works
in FY 2077/78 (2020/21) which are attached in
the report.

B. Major reinforcement/upgradation
works in progress

The major up-gradation & reinforcement works
for various substations have been initiated and
these works are under progress as attached in
Annexure B.

C. Grid Connection Agreement
The Department has successfully accomplished
the Grid Connection Agreement with 25 IPPs

(Independent Power Producers) for 701.67MW
capacity to meet future load demand.

D. Major Maintenance works

The following major maintenance works have
been completed in FY 2077/78.

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a. Relocation of damaged Tower No. 205 of

Siuchatar- Marshyangdi 132kV Transmission
Line at Kurintar. The Tower was damaged
due to landslide.

b. Rearranging of phase sequence at Khimti
Substation for synchronizing Dhalkebar 132kV
and Lamosanghu 132kV Transmission Line.

c. Repair of damaged Tower No. 183 of
Siuchatar- Marshyangdi 132kV Transmission
Line. The Tower got damaged as it was
struck by large stone due to landslide.

d. Synchronization of Raxual Line with INPS
after phase sequence re-arrangement at
Parwanipur Substation.

e. Erection of ERS Tower for Tower no. 9 of
Middle Marshyangdi to Marshyangdi 132kV
Line. The Tower was totally damaged due to
Landslide.

f. Total of 105 relays were tested at various
substations.

g. Total of 69 energy meters were tested.

E. Transmission Loss Status

Comparison of Transmission Line Loss of
different F/Y.

Transmission

Transmission

Total Import Total Export छ . .
F/Y Line Loss Line Loss in
Energy(MWh) Energy(MWh) Energy(MWh) Percentage
1 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%
8 2077/78 8,170,175.54 7,791,266.08 378,909.47 4.64%

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SERVICES DIRECTORATE

FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021

DISTRIBUTION AND CONSUMER
SERVICES DIRECTORATE

istribution and Consumer — Services
D Directorate (DCSD), one of the major
directorates of Nepal Electricity Authority
(NEA), is responsible for overall management
of electricity distribution network and services
throughout the country. This directorate is
mainly responsible for planning, expansion,
operation, maintenance & up-gradation of
electricity distribution networks, substations
up to 33 kV voltage level and consumer services
activities, for instances consumer connection,
grievance, meter reading, billing and revenue
collection through 129 distribution centers
(DC) throughout the country. In addition, the
operation and maintenance of off grid small
hydro power plants falls under the jurisdiction
of this directorate.

Recently, DCSD has introduced smart meter
reading and billing technology called advanced
metering infrastructures (AMI) with plans to
expand all over the country.

This directorate is headed by deputy managing
director as a chief of DCSD. Planning and
technical services department (PTSD) and
community rural electrification department
(CRED) are two departments at the central
level and seven provincial & two divisional
offices, headed by provincial/division chiefs,

to help manage overall distribution and
consumer services in effective and efficient

manner under this directorate.

DCSD is the largest directorate of NEA in terms
of number of employees and business. Based
on approved positions74.23% of the total
staff of NEA are working under DCSD. The
directorate is in leading front to earn revenue
for sustaining planning, expansion, operation,
maintenance and growth of NEA.

Performance Highlights

In FY 2020/21, total number of consumers
under DCSD reached 45,28,411 an increase of
7.37% this year.

No of
Revenue
consumer

Customer
Category (% of total % %
consumers)

Domestic 92.91% 43.05% 39.63%
Non 0.64% 2.80% 4.07%
Commercial

Commercial 0.71% 7.02% 10.33%
Industrial 1.34% 38.69% 39.00%
Others 4.39% 8.44% 6.97%
Similarly, in FY 2020/21, 95 total of

7,277.147GWh of energy was sold earning
gross 70,997.228million.
Industrial and commercial categories together

revenue of Rs.

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constitute only 2.06% of total consumers but
share 45.71% of total sales. Similarly, domestic
consumer category represents 92.91% of total
consumers but contributes only 43.05% to the
total sales.

Programs and Activities

The programs and activities of DCSD were hit
hard in F/Y 2020/21 by covid-19 induced lock
downs & prohibitory orders all over the country.
Similarly, shortage of materials like insulator &
hardware, ABC cable also contributed its share
due to rift in procurement management.

Despite covid-19 epidemic, DCSD took special
drives to monitor and execute loss reduction,
metering & billing, and elevating amount
receivables. The goods on stock were closely
monitored which resulted 1 substantial

decrease in the stock material/amount. As
part of expansion and
distribution system, many programs, projects
and activities were undertaken by departments
and provincial/divisional offices in F/Y 2020/21
to expand and improve supply quality and
service delivery.

reinforcement. of

Queue management System using token at.
Lekhnath Distribution Centre

Safety of Personnel and Equipment:

Safety has become a big challenge for DCSD
with extensive expansion
network throughout the country. Thus, safety
of personnel and equipments has been put

of distribution

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in high priority. NEA employees have been
regularly trained for workplace electrical
safety. Safety awareness campaign has also
been organized for common people through
various media platforms.

Like previous years, NEA marked Chaitra 26 as
"Electrical Safety Day" organizing an interaction
program at the center in collaboration
with society of electrical engineers (SEEN).
Provincial, divisional and distribution center
safety day
interaction with employees, displaying safety
related banners, posters, pamphlets etc.
However, mass scale programs could not be
organized due to covid-19 protocol issued by
the government.

offices marked the day with

Awareness program to students of Bhimodaya

Secondary School conducted by Arughat DC
on the occasion of Electricity Safety Day 2077

Loss Reduction Activities

Distribution loss reduction is the high priority
area, thus, was addressed mainly by two
separate ways:
900 technical

reduction of non-technical
losses. In the year under
consideration, special efforts were made
to identify/segregate loss prone areas and
matching actions were taken to reduce both
technical and non-technical losses. Losses
were monitored at the central level and
directives were issued to the lower level to

improve overall loss situation.

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SERVICES DIRECTORATE

Provincial/ Divisional offices were assigned
loss targets to achieve within the fiscal year.

This was also linked with the performance
evaluation of distribution center chief.

During the year under review, following steps

were taken to reduce the technical and non-
technical losses:

Continuous loss reduction program was
carried out for hooking control. Teams
were mobilized 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 with TOD meters
were done.

Replacement of — electromechanical
meters, both three & single phase, with
smart digital meters and replacement of
unmatched current transformers were
carried out to eliminate possible errors in
multiplying factors.

Theft control public awareness media
campaign was organized in the central as
well as provincial/divisional level.

Handheld meter reading devices (HHD)
uses were augmented to minimize human
errors at meter reading and improve
the energy sales. It also has helped for
efficient functioning of online payment
system.

Special effort was made with the help
of employees, trade unions, local
administration, govt. bodies etc. in meter
tamper investigations and action was
taken for electricity pilferage.
Replacement of bare conductor with Ariel
Bundled Conductor (ABC) cable in loss
prone areas.

Upgrading of overloaded conductors and
transformers were also carried out to
reduce the technical losses.

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Addition of new feeders and distribution
transformers in loss prone areas were
also carried out to curb line loss.

Projects were lunched with covered HT
conductor & ABC LT conductor to reduce
loss & improve quality of supply.

Electromechanical meters of 25-50 kVA
consumer range were continued to
replace with electronic (TOD) meters.
New three phase connections for lesser
load are being made through smart
meters only.

Despite the measures taken as listed above,
distribution system losses accounted 11.64%

which is higher than last year's value of
10.28%. The following factors contributed to
the increased loss.

Due to covid-19 induced lockdown/
prohibitory orders, distribution
infrastructures could not be upgraded

as planned, but the overall energy
consumption increased.
Massive non. technical loss control

campaigns could not be organized due
to Covid situation in the country. Local
administration were busy containing virus
infection, thus could not support NEA
local offices as in previous years.

A section of people are taking services of
NEA apps for self meter reading, but, still,
significant mass of people are adamant to
use digital platform. Thus, overall meter
reading was poor due to restriction of
movement during lockdowns.

Hostile public attitude towards loss & theft
control activities and adverse working
conditions at local levels especially in
Terai and some hill areas played its role to
increase loss.

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Installation of 11/0.4, 50 kVA Distribution.

Transformer under Solu Corridor Rural
Electrification Project

Demand Side Management

The electricity supply-demand gap in the
country is still significant. For the sake of
meaningful & efficient use of electricity,
people are consistently advised to use efficient
LED lights instead of conventional, energy-
intensive incandescent, CFL lamps and other
inefficient appliances. DCSD undertook media
campaign in this regard this year also.

Besides, the electricity supply scenario is
expected to improve significantly once the
Upper Tamakoshi and other NEA/Chilime
subsidiary projects are brought into operation
shortly. Various generation projects from IPPs
are also under construction and are expected
to complete soon. NEA thus is, also trying to
diversify the use of electricity in other areas
as electric vehicles (EV), cooking, heating and

cooling, etc.
2।

sr
बा का ता ने ना,

मा
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Construction of 33/11 kV, 6/8 MVA_
Dorambha Substaion at Ramechhap

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Future Plans and Programs

With the elimination of load shedding, NEAhas
shifted its dedication to supply safe, reliable
and quality electricity to its consumers. NEA's
future programs are thus focused to meet
peoples' aspirations through improved supply
quality and customer care services.

e NEA is executing distribution system
expansion plan to avail electricity for
all within next 2 years and upgrade its
networks so as to enhance per capita
consumption to 700 units by F/Y 2022/23

e With cooperation from federal, provincial
and local governments, NEA has been
able to fully electrification in16 districts
this fiscal year; Morang and Jhapa in
Province No. 1; Saptari, Siraha and Sarlahi
in Province No. 2.; Lalitpur, Sidhupalchowk
and Dolakha in Bagmati Province; Kaski,
Baglung, Manang and Mustang in Gandaki
Province; Rupandehi, Parasi and Banke
in Lumbini Province; and Kanchanpur in
Sudurpaschim Province.

11 kV line maintenance work under
Mahendranagar DC

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SERVICES DIRECTORATE

e Thus, with fully electrification is 16
districts in last (2019/20) fiscal year:
Sunsari and Dhankuta in Province No. 1;
Bara, Parsa, Dhanusha, Mahottari and
Siraha in Province No. 2; Kathmandu,
Bhaktapur, Rasuwa and Nuwakot_ in
Bagmati Province; Parwat and Syangja
in Gandaki Province; and Bardia, Gulmi
and Kapilbastu in Lumbini Province, Total
number of fully electrified districts have
reached now to 32 districts.

e DCSD is planning to complete substantial
electrification of  Taplejung,  llam,
Terhathum, Panchthar and Udaypur,
in Province No. 1; Kavre, Dhading,
Ramechhap, Chitawan 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;
in total of 22 districts in upcoming F/Y
2021/22.

e Province No. 2 is now fully electrified
province of the country.

e High system loss is a major challenge for
NEA. DCSD is trying to make every effort
to bring down the distribution system
loss which contributes adversely in its
financial health.

Initiation of One Door System for assistance to
public at Lekhnath DC

FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021

DCSD has implemented centralized customer
care center (one door system) to ensure single
point of contact for all consumer related
activities, timely service, less processing time
for new connection and centralized control
and monitoring over the entire customer care
process in some distribution centers and has
plan to expand it.

e NEA is also planning to improve the
quality of the services through the use
of new capacity building technologies to
meet the challenges of new environment
in utility business. Consumer complaints
are being addressed without delay and
the procedure for new connection related
works are being made simple and user
friendly.

NEA has been implementing online payment
through internet based payment system for
consumers. High value consumers are also
planned to provide with such facility in coming
year.

33/11 kV, 6/8 MVA Chautara Substation

७ DCSD has 3150 initiated electronic
metering system for its domestic (low
end) consumers and also to make its
distribution network underground in
some selected urban areas.

Some of the major highlights of work executed
by various departments under DCSD are listed
in the following pages.

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Planning and_ Technical Services

Department

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

responsible for

programs and supporting DCSD in the technical
and commercial matters. Major works under
this department include:

e =।dentification of potential rural
electrification and substation rehabilitation
projects and implement them.

७ Programming/re-programming, data
download and analysis of TOD energy
meters & metering equipment.

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

e Implementation of modern technology
in the field of meter reading, billing and
revenue collection.

e Execution of distribution planning, demand
side management and loss reduction.

७ Preparation and review construction
standards and guidelines for electrical
installations and construction activities
up to Voltage level 33 kV.

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

177 collection centers out of 181 have
computerized billing system. It is planned to
extend the system to all centers in 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 Rs 20,46,78,516.43 from 158
consumers was done in this year as it was left

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out during initial billing by distribution centers.

Energy Monitoring and
Enhancements

Metering

Under this program, static meters installed in
community consumers of different provincial/
divisional offices were monitored through field
inspection & download, and recommended for
re-programming, replacing & 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 validation of output data
was done so that AMR could give required data

in desired format.

Major projects executed under PTSD are listed
with brief description in the following pages.

A. Computerized Billing and Networking
Division

Computerized Billing and Network Division
has always been striving towards enhancing
the revenue collections of NEA. Our M-Power
Billing System Software, currently in the De-
Centralized System architecture, still has been
a very competent billing system, providing
NEA with several features and modules for
monitoring the entire process and transparency
of the revenue management system.

M-Power has already been implemented in
178 revenue collection centers out of 181
revenue collection centers. This Division has
targeted the data migration/implementation
of M-power Billing System in all the remaining
revenue collection centers of NEA within this
Fiscal Year. Currently M-Power Billing System
covers more than 99.6% of the total consumer's
count and also covers more than 99.8% of the
total NEA revenue.

DISTRIBUTION AND CONSUMER
SERVICES DIRECTORATE

Handheld Meter Reading Device (HHD) is
currently operating in more than 130locations.
HHD has helped in reducing human errors
during meter reading and improving the
energy sales. With the innovation in new
technology, the division has implemented
Online Meter Reading Handheld Device (SBM-
Spot Billing Machine) with GPRS functions in 60
revenue collection centers. The meter reader
directly uploads the meter reading data to the
concerned branch server, collecting the data
from the consumer premises which results in
efficient meter reading.

Web Based Services has been provided to
the consumer that helps to view the bills,
where the consumers can query regarding
bills through NEA website. The Consumer
Management Information System (LAGAT)
has been implemented in various revenue
collection centers which will help to keep the
consumer's database up to date.

Online Payment Collection system was
introduced from Bhadra, 2074 and has been
successfully implemented in 176

collection centers. This system has focused

revenue

all groups of consumers where the consumer
can pay their electricity bills through various
online banking, mobile banking services, kiosks,
cooperatives etc. Online system has eased the
difficulty of the consumers for waiting in queue
for hours just to pay the electricity bill, saving
time and money by reducing travelling expenses
on the way to billing counters. Currently, more
merchants have been added to the Online
Payment Collection System, so that consumers
can pay their electricity bills with more ease,
within and outside country as well.

Any Branch Payment System (ABPS) has been
implemented inside Kathmandu valley, helping
the consumers to pay their bill in any locations
within Kathmandu valley. It has facilitated NEA to
collect revenue and get analytical reports on time.

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In the process of striving to the excellence,
Computerized Billing and Network Division has
enhanced the online meter reading Hand Held
Device by providing SMS facilities to a limited
quantity of consumers after meter reading to
make paperless environment which will help in
financial savings. This service shall be provided
to all consumers in the future as the system
becomes more stable.

With the concept of making centralized system,
Computerized Billing and Network Division
are planning to move on Digital Collection
Centre to reduce the hustle and bustle of the
collection counters.

Computerized Billing and Network Division
along with IT department has enhanced
existing DCS Activities to get a Real time
Revenue Management Information which will
help MIS for Data Analysis and evaluate NEA's
financial health.

Due to the covid-19 pandemic, lockdown
had been implemented in various parts of
the country, due to which meter reading has
been affected for several months. Hence,with
the concept of automation, globalization
and moving towards consumer's easiness,
Online Self Meter Reading System has been
introduced from Jestha, 2077 which has been
successfully implemented in more than 100
revenue collection centers. This system has
focused all groups of consumers where the
consumers can effortlessly enter their present
meter reading, through online web application
as well as mobile application. Online Self Meter
Reading System has eased the consumers to
read and enter their meter reading details.

Computerized Billing and Network Division
has coordinated with many other offices to
generate information regarding consumption
patterns for tariff fixation processes, network
related works, revenue data for accounting
purposes, consumer information for the usage

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of Smart Meter implementations and other
purposes.

B. Smart Metering Smart Grid Project
The scope of the project includes:

Phase 1: This phase includes implementation
of Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) System
implementing Advanced Metering
Infrastructure in TOD meters like EDMI,
Bluestar, Actaris, Wasion, Risesun. For this
purpose, 10,000 Intelligent GPRS/GSM Modem
has been procured. Out of the procured
modems, 8198 modems have been installed

with

in consumer sites. This phase work had been
completed. The information like billing data,
load profile, instantaneous data, event tampers
can be retrieved via AMR/AMI system. The
Integrated Branch Billing data can be retrieved
through email and SMS. Server setup with all
hardware and Network is completed.

Phase 2: This phase includes installation of
Smart Three phase energy meter replacing
three phase whole current electromechanical
meter. The programming of these smart meters
can be executed remotely and supply can be
controlled remotely in case of due payment.
Out of 60,000 Three Phase Smart Meter,
60,000 meters have been delivered to NEA. Out
of 60,000, around 43500 Electro- mechanical
meters are replaced with the new Smart Meter
and about 16500 meters are installed as new
connections. Out of 43500 smart meters
installed, 3500 consumers' demand was found
increased and 1000 defaulter's lines were
disconnected. About 350 lakhs was collected
from those consumers within a month. The
billing of consumer reading is integrated with
M-power Billing System. The system is two-
way communication allowing AMI system to
read and write as per requirement. The mode
of communication between meter and system
is GPRS.

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Phase 3: This phase includes remaining
installation of Smart Three phase energy
meter replacing three phase whole current
electromechanical meter. The programming of
these smart meters can be executed remotely
and supply can be controlled remotely in case
of due payment. Total 50,000 Three Phase
Smart Meters are procuring in this phase
it will help to replace the existing Electro
mechanical with Smart Meters and for New
connection also the smart meters shall be
used as New connection. The AMI system is
two-way communication which helps in read
and write as per requirement. The mode of
communication between meter and system is
GPRS/GSM. The SMS command is used in case
of failure of GPRS or AMI System failure to get
the consumption, programmed demand, APN
Name, URL, Postpaid mode, Prepaid Mode
and many more information can be available
in SMS Command.

८ Solu. Corridor Rural _ Electrification

Project

Under the project, distribution system will be
expanded and reinforced for people and places
affected by Solu Corridor 132 kV Transmission
Line Project, by constructing 158 km of HT line,
330 km of LT line and installation of 79 numbers
of 11/0.4 kV distribution transformers and also
upgrading of existing poles, conductors and
transformers in Solukhumbu, Okhaldhunga
and Udaypur districts of Nepal.

Transformers at Solukhumbu District

DISTRIBUTION AND CONSUMER

SERVICES DIRECTORATE

The scope of project includes Solu-Dudhkunda
Municipality, Necha-Salyan and _ Thulung-
Dudhkoshi Rural Municipality of Solukhumbhu
District, Siddhicharan Municipality and
Manebhanjyang Municipality of
Okhaldhunga Districts and Katari Municipality
of Udaypur District.

Rural

The project is funded by Government of Nepal
(GON). Contact agreements were signed on
July 25, 2019.

100% line materials are delivered to the Project
sites and installation works are under last stage
of completion. 20 load centers are charged
despite Covid 19 pandemic. The project is
scheduled to be completed by August 21,
2021.

D. Reconstruction and Improvement of
Electricity Distribution System (KfW

funding)
Neighborhood Electrification Project

This project deals with neighborhood
electrification in Salme, Bhalche and Kaule
VDC and in the vicinity of the transmission
line benefitting local people. It includes
construction of a 33/11 kV substation at
Bhalche, 33 kV transmission line between
Bhalche and Trishuli 3B hub substation and a
network of 11 kV with 0.4 kV distribution lines
in Nuwakot and Rasuwa District.

Germany, asalead development partner for 220
KV transmission line project of Chilime-Trishuli
has been supporting for the neighborhood
electrification in the transmission line corridor.
This project is co-financed by EU, EIB, Germany
through KFW and GON which is expected to be
completed by F/Y 2078/79 providing a reliable
electricity supply for 2200 households in
Nuwakot and Rasuwa districts.

Regarding progress of this — project,
Neighborhood Electrification component was

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successfully commissioned at no load on 3rd
December 2020. The major infrastructure
includes construction of control building, staff
quarter, office building, 33/11 kV Switchyard,
12 km 33 kV line, 26 km of 11 kV line, 40 km
of 0.4 kV line and 20 numbers of distribution
transformers.

Gere Fx 5 Pa Pri
को न
का नि क गर न we ता डा ees enya

_Switchyard at Bhalche Substation

Reconstruction and Improvement Project

After the devastating earthquake in Nepal in
2015, Germany through KFW had committed
Five Million Euros for reconstruction, extension
and upgrading of electricity distribution
network in Rasuwa and Nuwakot districts. The
project aims in constructing two new 33/11
KV substations at Kalikasthan and Ratamate
under electrical component, also construction
and rehabilitation of infrastructures under
social development component in Rasuwa and
Nuwakot districts respectively. This project is
expected to be completed in the fiscal year
2079/80 providing reliable electricity supply to
1200 households the districts.

The scope of this project is to improve the
access to electricity in Nuwakot and Rasuwa
districts by rehabilitating and improving the
electricity distribution infrastructure after the
earthquake of April 2015. The project comprises
financing for immediate relief measures with
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term electrification measures as well as other
social issues identified after earthquake.

To realize the socio-economic requirement
after the massive earthquake and to finalize
the scope of works, consultant Power Grid
Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) in
association with Jade Consult Pvt. Ltd. (JADE),
was appointed as an Implement Consultant
in 2017. The procurement works has been
completed in 2020 for both social development
component and electrification component. The
project is under implementation by contractor
M/s. Waiba Infratech for electrification
component and M/s. Dhulikhel Nirman Sewa
for social development component.

Under the electrification contract, the 33/11
kV Ratamate and Kalikasthan substations are
under construction.Site clearance, boundary
wall, retaining wall works are under progress.
The construction of control building, office
building and gantry equipment's has been
started. Manufacturing and supply of the
major substation equipment is under progress.

Status of control building at 33/11 kV.

Status of control buildin
Ratamate S/S

Regarding social development component,
one health post, two community hall building,
one heritage temple, one vegetable collection
center along with school building and water
tank are envisaged. The major engineering
works of the all infrastructure has been

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completed and construction of health post,
vegetable collection center and temple is
under progress. The community hall building
works is about to start and the land for the
school building is in process to be finalized by
local government.

E. Khokana- Nijgadh 33/11kV 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 aims to 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 33kV Sub-Transmission Line
and 33/11kV, 16.6 MVA Substation. Field
survey work for 33KV Sub-Transmission Line
is completed and final cost estimate is under
progress. The land acquisition for substation
area is under process. The Project is scheduled
to be completed by F/Y 2022/23.

F. 33 kV Line Expansion and Rehabilitation
Project

The project is funded by GON and aims to meet
the growing demand of electricity in various
parts of country by rehabilitation/capacity
Uupgradation/new construction of 33 kV lines.
The scope of this project includes construction
of Bhurigaun-Gulariya (Bardia) 35 km of 33 kV
line, out of which 1100 poles has been erected
and 14 km conductor has been stringed.

The scope of this project also includes
construction of Yadukuha-Dhanushadham15
km of 33 kV line, out of which 200 poles has
been erected.

G. Madankudari-Makaibari-Singati 33 kV
line Project

The project funded by Government of Nepal
aimstomeetthegrowingdemandofelectricityin

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SERVICES DIRECTORATE

Madankudari- Majhifeda area of Kavre District
and its vicinity area. The scope of the project
includes the construction of 33/11 kV, 6/8 MVA
Substation at Majhifeda, Kavre district with
interconnection facilities. Power generation
from IPP will be connected to this substation
and part of this power will be consumed locally
and remaining power will be evacuated at
Mude-Lamosanghu, Sindhupalchok district. All
substation equipments have been delivered
to the site. Control building, civil foundations
for switchyard have been completed. 33
kV Transmission line works and 11/0.4 kV
distribution line works are on progress. The
Project is scheduled to be completed by FY
2021/22.

H. 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 construction
of 33 kV line from Lamosanghu to Chautara
and 11/0.4 kV distribution completion, the
33/11 kV, 6/8 MVA Chautara Substation has
been charged and handed over to local DCS for
operation.।. Transformer Testing Lab Construction
Project

This project is funded by Government of Nepal.
The scope of the project includes construction
of Transformer Testing Lab at Biratnagar,
Butwal and Nepalgunj. The facilities provided
from this project will help to reduce overall
system loss by connecting quality and low loss
type of transformer in NEA Power System.
Similarly, small, medium and large private
consumers of the nearby respective provincial
NEA office shall be benefitted by timely testing
and unnecessarily burden for transportation

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to another testing lab farthest from the
region. Transformer testing lab and workshop
building including installation of transformer
testing equipments have been completed.The
project has been handed over for operation
to province no.1 Biratnagar Provincial Office
and Provincial Office, Lumbini Province, NEA.
Delayed in calibration works due to COVID-19
pandemic, at Provincial division office, Lumbini
Province, Nepalgunj operation is underway.

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Transformer Testing Lab at Butwal, Rupandehi

Transformer Testin

J. MatatirthaNaubise 33 kV Transmission
Line Project

This project aims to supply power for cement
industry at Naubise, Dhading and existing NEA
consumers in its vicinity. The scope of the
project includes the construction of 33/11
kV, 2*6/8 MVA substations along with 17 km
33 kV double circuit line. Construction of the
transmission line & substation at Naubise is
completed. Naubise substation is charged from
Matatirtha Substation through Matatirtha -
Naubise 33 kV double circuit transmission line
and handover to the Dhading DCS.

K. Matatirtha Markhu 33 kV Transmission
Line Project

This project aims to meet the growing
demand of electricity in Thaha Municipality,
Indrasarobar and Kailash Rural Municipality.
The project will help to improve the quality

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of supply and reduce the technical losses of
the areas. The main scope of the project is
to construct 33/11 kV, 6/8 MVA substation at
Markhu with single circuit 15 km Transmission
line from Matatirtha to Markhu. Construction
of substation, control building &
installation of electrical instruments including
Power Transformer has been completed. 33 kV
Bay extension work and 33 kV Control Panel
Installation works at Matatirtha Substation has
been completed. Testing and commissioning of
Markhu substation is on process. Transmission
line construction work is in progress. The
project is expected to be completed in FY
2078/79.

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33/11 kV, 6/8 MVA Markhu Sub-Station

L. Matatirtha Malta 33 kV Transmission
Line Project

This project aims to supply power for Laxmi
Cement Industry Pvt. Ltd. in Malta, Lalitpur and
evacuation of power produced by Pashupati
Energy Pvt. Ltd. (6MW) and supply existing
NEA consumers in its vicinity. The project will
help to improve the quality of supply and
reduce the technical losses of the area. The
scope of the project includes the construction
of 33/11 kV, 16.6 MVA substation at Malta
along with double circuit 35 km 33 kV line.
Civil and electrical work of Malta substation is
completed and the substation is in operation,

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charged with evacuation of power from
Khanikhola and Tungun Thosne hydropower.
Sub-Station is handover to the Lagankhel DCS.
Construction of 33 kV line from Matatirtha to
Malta is in progress. Line construction work
has been obstructed at different location by
local community. Number of trees in the ROW
(Right of Way) of 33 kV line has increased than
approved IEE report, so the IEE report of the
project is updated accordingly and tree cutting
work is ongoing on behalf of divisional forest
offices. About 70% of the transmission line
construction work is completed and remaining
work is scheduled is to be completed within FY
2078/79.

M. GIS Smart Grid Project

NEA has planned to develop GIS (Geographical
Information System) software to manage
DCS asset inventories like substation, feeder,
transformer, poles & meters along with its
position on earth. It will help to identify the
actual information about s/s, feeder, and
poles, transformers, and consumers' capacity
and also to balance the transformer's load as
per connection to the consumer. It also helps
to facilitate the consumer service faster &
reliable against any fault in distribution system.
Additional benefit of this smart distribution
system will aid for outage management, no
light management, optimal connection path
for new consumer can be built. GIS based Data
Survey work for certain 30 branches across the
country will be conducted in F/Y 2077/78.This
project is funded by the Government of Nepal
(0014),

N. 33/11 KV Substation Rehabilitation
Project

This project aims to improve the reliability of
the distribution system by upgrading more than
36 Substations under different distribution
centers across the country. This project is
funded by Govt. of Nepal (GON) and NEA.

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SERVICES DIRECTORATE

The main purpose of the Project is to
rehabilitate substations and strengthen the
distribution system by F/Y 2078/079 under 5
different Packages.

The scope and progress under this project
for different packages is briefly described as
follows.

e Package 1: Rehabilitation of 33/11 KV
Substation at Dharan, Inaruwa, Mirchaiya,

Rajbiraj and Mujalia with 33/11 kV
Power Transformers of 10/13.3/16.6
MVA capacity. All substations have

been charged successfully and running
smoothly till date.

e Package 2: Rehabilitation of 33/11
८४ Substation in  Pokharia, Harsa
andSimrangaud with 33/11 kV Power
Transformers of 20/24 MVA capacity.
All substations have been charged
successfully and running smoothly till
date.

७ Package 3: Rehabilitation of 33/11 KV
Substation in Mukundapur, Kawasoti
andKalaiya with 33/11 kV Power
Transformers of 20/24 MVA capacity.
All substations have been charged

successfully and are running under Defect
Liability Period.

Substation Upgradation at Kawasoti DC,
Nawalparasi East

of 33/11
Jeetpur,
33/11

e Package 4: Rehabilitation
KV Substation in  Guleriya,
Bhairahawa and Lumbini with

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kV Power Transformers of 20/24 MVA
capacity. All substations have been
charged successfully 300 running
smoothly till date.

७ Package 5: Rehabilitation of 33/11 KV
Substation in Jhalari, Belauri, Dhangadhi,
Mahendranagar and  Ghorahi_ with
33/11 kV Power Transformers of 20/24
MVA capacity. All substations have
been charged successfully and running
smoothly till date.

O. Grid Solar Energy and Energy Efficiency
Project

The Government of Nepal (GoN) has received
a credit from the World Bank (WB) towards the
cost of Grid Solar Energy 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 the GON. The financial agreement
between GON and the WB was concluded
on February 20, 2015. The GSEEP Project
comprises of following two components.

i) Component 1: Grid—connected Solar PV
Farms Development with an estimated
cost of 46 million USD which deals with

Planning,

the Design, Engineering,

Procurement (Manufacturing/Supply)
Construction/Erection, Testing,
Commissioning and Five Years of

Operation & Maintenance of 25 MWp
Utility Scale Grid Tied Solar Farms.
Among seven different locations selected
for solar plant installation 11 MWp has
been connected to national grid and
additional 14 MWp will be connected
December 2021. Installation
of the Solar Modules, Construction of
Transmission Line is being carried out.
Initial Environmental Examination (IEE)
for further one Location is being carried
out.

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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:

a.

Design, planning,engineering,
procurement,installation,
testingand commissioningof 8 New
33/11kVsubstationsand33kVlines
inthedevelopmentof —theNEAgrid.
(Kapilbastu, Arghakhachi, Sindhuli,
Ramechap&Gulmi.)

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

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

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

Preparation of Distribution Loss
Reduction Master Plan Along With
Design, Supervision and Monitoring
Of Loss Reduction Activities.

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

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

Nepal Electricity Authority

FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021

Supply and _ Installation/
Erection, Testing and Commissioning

h. Design,

of Distribution System in Melamchi,

Dolakha, Ramechhap,  Rasuwa,
Palung, Bharatpur and = Sindhulli
districts.

Community Rural — Electrification

Department

In order to expand the access to electricity

services to the rural areas on people's
participation approach, the Government of
Nepal (9014) has brought forward Community
Rural Electrification Program (CREP) since 2003
which is being executed efficiently through
Community Rural Electrification Department
(CRED) under Distribution and Consumer
Services Directorate (DCSD), Nepal Electricity
Authority (NEA). Later on in 2010, CRED was
dissolved in the process of restructuring of
NEA and the activities of CREP were carried
out through eight Regional Offices. However,
the CREP activities were slowed down due to
lack of coordination at central and regional
level. On this background, CRED was formed

again in July 2013.

The GON is contributing 90% of total rural
electrification and rehabilitation cost of related
infrastructure of the electrified areas through
NEA; and a Community Rural Electrification
Entity (CREE) is required to contribute
remaining 10% of the cost. 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 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 CREP.

CREP is becoming more effective to promote
energy access, build consumercapacity, develop
livelihood, alleviate poverty, and empower

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SERVICES DIRECTORATE

Community Rural Electrification Entities
(CREEs). In the journey of 18years, CREP has
achieved a major success of providing access
to electricity to around580,177 consumers
of 52 districts through 516 nos. of different

FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021

CREEs (300 CBOs and 216 Entities of Kailali
Kanchanpur Gramin Bidhyut Chhata Sansthan
and Rural Municipalities/ Municipalities).

The districts with CREEs have been depicted in
following map:

The households have been electrified through
3077 numbers of distribution transformers of
which 483are of 25 kVA, 1576 are of 50 kVA;
and 1037 are of 100 kVA capacities.

Despite some technical and administrative
issues, performance of CRED of FY 2020/21
was Satisfactory. During this review period,
CRED initiated activities to resolve & 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:

e Thirty six (36) Rural Electrification
projects, initiated in this year and
previous years with a total of 422.41 km
of HT line, 1961.38 km of LT Line and 263
Distribution Transformer Installations
have been completed and capitalized in
this Review Period.

७ Theworks related to replacement of 1,705
wooden poles by Steel tubular poles have
been completed and capitalized in this
Review Period.

७ 33/11 kV Substations in the rural areas
of Sindhuli, Panchthar, Taplejung and
Lamjung along with 33 kV line extensions
are in progress.

The details of projects under CRED in different

stages of execution from FY 2013/014 to FY

2020/21 are as follows.

e Total number of projects: 186

४ Electrification, System Improvement and
Rehabilitation Projects : 177

¥ 33/11 kV, 6/8 MVA Substation Projects
with 33kV line Construction: 5 (Lamjung,
Baglung, Sindhuli, Taplejung, Panchthar)

e Completed Projects: 136
e Ongoing Projects: 50

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A YEAR IN REVIEW।

e Projects executed by contractors: 136
e Total Wooden Pole replaced : 70,705

CRED is planning different activities 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

Operational Highlights

There are 24 Distribution Centers under
Province No. 1 Provincial Office spread over
14 districts. The distribution loss is 11.98%.
Sales contribution to NEA system of this office
is 16.61%. The performance highlights of this
provincial office during review period are as
under.

Energy sales (MWH) — 1,208,689
Revenue (million) — Rs.11,441.878

Numbers of consumers —858,961

Project Highlights

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

७ LetangRajarani 33 kV Transmission Line &
Sub-station Project

७ Biratchowk (Keraun) — Letang 33 kV
Transmission Line & Sub-station Project

७ Harinagara 33 kV Transmission Line &
10/16 MVA Sub-station Project.

७ Pakhribas (Hiley) Transmission Line & 6/8
MVA Sub-station Project

७  Majhkharka (Udaypur) 33 kV Transmission
Line & Sub-station Project

७ Ohaldhunga-Koshbhanjyang 33 kV
Transmission line & Sub-station Project

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FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021

७ Sanghutaar Ghurmi 33 kV Transmission
line & Sub-station Project

७  Chainpur Sitalpati (Tumlingtaar)
Sankhuwasabha 33 kV Transmission line
& 3 MVA Sub-station Project

७ Tingla — Dudhkoshi 33 kV Transmission
line & Sub-station Project

७ Okhaldhunga-Salleri 33 KV Transmission
line Project

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Replacement of 11 kV wooden poles by Steel.

Replacement of 11 kV wooden
Tubular Poles at Deumai, Illam

Province No. 2 Provincial Office,
Janakpur

Operational Highlights

There are 23 Distribution Centers under
Province No. 2 Provincial Office spread over
Sdistricts. The distribution loss is 16.54%. Sales
contribution to NEA system from this office is
20.76%. The performance highlights of this
provincial office during review period are as
under.

Energy sales (MWH) —1,510,914
Revenue (million) - Rs.13,855.775

Numbers of consumers —941,535

DISTRIBUTION AND CONSUMER

SERVICES DIRECTORATE

Project Highlights

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

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

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

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

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

Construction works for stringing conductor

across Koshi River for Rural Electrification at.

Hanuman Nagar Kankalini Municipality-13,
Gobhargadha.

Construction works for stringin

BagmatiProvincial Office, Kathmandu

Operational Highlights

There are 20 Distribution Centers under
Bagmati Provincial Office spread over 10
districts. The distribution loss is 6.77%. Sales
contribution to NEA system from this office
is 23.12%. The performance highlights of this
provincial office during review period are as
under.

Energy sales (MWH) — 1,682,248
Revenue (million) — Rs18,552.287
Numbers of consumers — 805,375

FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021

Project Highlights

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

e Khurkot Nepalthok (Rakathum) 33/11 KV
Transmission Line and Substation Project

७ ~—_ Electrical Line Shifting for Road Expansion
Project

Maintenance work for inclined double feeder
pole at ShreeRamPati, Panchkhal.

Bagmati Division Office, Hetauda

Operational Highlights

There are 6 Distribution Centers under
Bagmati Division Office, Hetauda spread over
3districts. The distribution loss is 7.70%. Sales
contribution to NEA system from this office
is 7.80%. The performance highlights of this
divisional office during review period are as
under.

Energy sales (MWH) — 567,566
Revenue (million) — Rs. 5,398.966
Numbers of consumers — 286,248

Nepal Electricity Authority। 89

A YEAR IN REVIEW।

Project Highlights

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

७ Chanauli-Madi 33 KV underground Sub-
Transmission Line Project

७ Kamanae-Riddhi Siddhi Cement 33kV
Sub-Transmission Line Project

Twinning of 11 kV conductors using crane.
with bucket

Gandaki Provincial Office, Pokhara
Operational Highlights

There are 13 Distribution Centers under
Gandaki Provincial Office spread over 11
districts. The distribution loss is 10.54%. Sales
contribution to NEA system from this office
is 6.42%. The performance highlights of this
provincial office during review period are as
under.

Energy sales (MWH) — 467,093
Revenue (million) — Rs 4,506.051
Numbers of consumers — 402,706

Project Highlights

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

90। Nepal Electricity Authority

FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021

network under following headings.

७  Lekhnath-Sindhabesi 33 kV Transmission
Line and Substation Project

७ Galkot 33 kV Transmission
Substation Project

Line and

७ Damauli-Khairenitar 33 kV Transmission
Line and Substation Project

७ Damauli-Bhorletar 33 kV Transmission
Line and Substation Project

७ § Righa-Kharbang 33 kV Transmission Line
and Substation Project

७  Syarkhu-Thanchowk-Manang 33 ~~ kV
Transmission Line and Substation Project

७ Gorkha-Siranchowk-Chipleti 33 kV
Transmission Line and Substation Project

७ Gharap-Chhusang-Mustang 33 kV
Transmission Line and Substation Project

Construction of 11kV Line on Lapsibot at.
Dharche Rural Municipality, Gorkha

Lumbini Provincial Office, Butwal
Operational Highlights

There are 11 Distribution Centers under
Lumbini Provincial Office, Butwal spread over 6

districts. The distribution loss is 12.95%. Sales

DISTRIBUTION AND CONSUMER
SERVICES DIRECTORATE

contribution to NEA system from this office
is 14.45%. The performance highlights of this
provincial office during review period are as

under.

Energy sales (MWH) — 1,051,847
Revenue (million) — Rs 9,997.391

Numbers of consumers — 485,633

Project Highlights

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

Jeetpur-Thada 33 kV Substation Project

Gulmi-Shantipur 33 kV Transmission line
and Substation Project.

Jitpur-Saljandi 33 kV Transmission line
and Substation Project.

Saljhandi-Majganwa (Marchawar) 33 kV
Transmission line and Substation Project.

Distribution Line Reinforcement at

Arghakhachi

Distribution Line Reinforcement at Palpa

Inauguration of 33/11 kV, 3 MVA Durgapfaat_

Substation by former Honorable Minister for

Energy, Water Resources & Irrigation and NEA

Managing Director

Lumbini Division Office, Nepalgunj

Operational Highlights

There are 10 Distribution

Centers under

FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021

Lumbini Division Office, Nepalgunj spread over
6districts. The distribution loss is 10.78%. Sales
contribution to NEA system from this office
is 6.41%. The performance highlights of this
divisional office during review period are as
under.

Energy sales (MWH) — 466,386
Revenue (million) — Rs 4,419.944

Numbers of consumers — 354,442
Project Highlights

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

e Dang Bhalubang 33 kV Transmission Line
Project:

e Kapurkot-Koilachaur 33 kV Transmission
Line Project

७  Pyuthan Substation Project

७ Koholpur- Dhampur 33 KV Transmission
Line Project

७ Khawang 33 kV Transmission Line and
Substation Project:

७ Rajwada 33 kV Transmission Line and
Substation Project:

७ Rukumkot 33 kV Transmission Line and
Substation Project

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Mainapokhar Substation, Gulariya

Nepal Electricity Authority। 91

A YEAR IN REVIEW। FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021

Karnali Provincial Office, Surkhet

Operational Highlights

There are 10 Distribution Centers under Karnali
Provincial Office spread over 10 districts. The
distribution loss is 17.73%. Sales contribution
to NEA system from this office is 0.75%. The
performance highlights of this provincial office
during review period are as under.

Energy sales (MWH) — 54,421
Revenue (million) — Rs 535.411

Numbers of consumers — 108,205

Project Highlights

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

७ =Chhinchu-Rakam-Jajarkot 33 kV
Transmission Line Project

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92। Nepal Electricity Authority

33 kV Line Construction for Dullu Substation at Dailekh

Surkhet Bijaura 33 kV Transmission Line
and Substation Project

Surkhet Gangate Matela Project 33 kV
Transmission Line Project

Dailekh Chilkha Jumla 33 kV Transmission
Line and Substation Project

Kudu — Chaukha Bajar - Jajarkot 33 kV
Transmission Line and Substation Project
Chaukha Bajar—Jajarkot - Dolpa 33 kV
Transmission Line and Substation Project
Nagma - Mugu (Gamgadi) 33 kV
Transmission Line and Substation Project
Dullu — Kalikot 33 kV Transmission Line
and Substation Project

Surkhet Chingad Electricity Extension
Project

Rakam, Dailekh 33 kV Substation Project

Rakam, Surkhet 33 kV Substation Rehab
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Sudurpaschim Provincial Office,
Attariya

Operational Highlights

There are 12 Distribution Centers under
Sudur paschim Provincial Office spread over 9
districts. The distribution loss of ARO is 14.90%.
Sales contribution to NEA system from this
office is 3.68%. The performance highlights of
this provincial office during review period are
as under.

Energy sales (MWH) —267,983
Revenue (million) — Rs. 2,289.524
Numbers of consumers —285,306

Project Highlights

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

FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021

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

Khodpe (Baitadi)-Chainpur (Bajhang) 33 kV
Transmission line and Substation Project
Balanch (Gokuleshwor)-Khalnga
(Darchula) 33 kV Transmission Line and
Substation Project
Sanfebagar-Chamara-Chautara 33 kV
Transmission Line and Substation Project
Sanfe-Manma-Jumla 33 kV Transmission
Line & Substation Project
Attariya-Punarbas 33 ९४ Transmission
Line and Substation Project

Sanfebagar - Achham — Martadi 33 kV
Transmission Line & Substation Project
Sakayal (Dadeldhura) 33 kV Transmission
Line & Substation Project

33/11 kV, 3 MVA Bagarkot Substation at Dadeldhura

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PLANNING, MONITORING AND
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIRECTORATE

FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021

PLANNING, MONITORING
AND INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY DIRECTORATE

lanning, Monitoring 3910 Information
८, Directorate, a corporate wing
of NEA is headed by Deputy Managing Director.
This directorate is entrusted with directing and
monitoring the activities of five 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 carrying out load forecasting, generation
planning and transmission system planning of
power system of Nepal. Corporate Planning and
Monitoring Department is entrusted with the
responsibility of developing Corporate Plan of
NEA along with monitoring and evaluating NEA
implemented projects. Information Technology
Department develops innovative IT services
50 as to modernize various activities of NEA.
Power Trade Department is responsible for
trading of power both in domestic as well as in
international market as per NEA's strategy and
policy. Finally, Economic Analysis Department
carries out financial analysis of projects and
proposes electricity tariff and service charge
adjustments.

System Planning Department

System Planning Department (SPD) is mainly
responsible for load forecast study and analyses
the power evacuation study of generation
projects in Nepal. SPD identifies constraints
in the grid that could pose operational risk
and that reduces efficiency due to outages
in the Integrated Nepal Power System (INPS).
The department also develops transmission
configurations for evacuating power from
planned generation projects by conducting
different technical studies such as load flow,
short circuit, steady and transient stability etc.
Grid Impact Study (GIS) for new generation
projects is also one of the main area of work
of the Department. The GIS analyzes the effect
of new connection to NEA Grid to ensure
satisfactory operation of the Grid in conformity
with the NEA Grid Code. The department
assist the concerned directorate of NEA for the
preparation of Generation and Transmission
Line Plans.

Furthermore, SPD also support to update
the Corporate Development Plan of NEA and
assists other departments of NEA by providing
necessary data and suggestions regarding
implementation of planned projects.

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The department jointly conducted the
network analysis study with Technical Team
of India. The department associated in the
power grid interconnection study conducted
by Joint Technical Group (JTG) of State Group
Corporation of China (SGCC) and Nepal

Electricity Authority (NEA).

In FY 2020/21, SPD carried out the following
major technical studies at the request of NEA's
different departments.

i. Energy Simulation for formulation of
Corporate Development Plan.
ii. Load flow study of:

Garjyang 132 kV
Transmission Line.

a. New Khimti-

b. Dhaubadi- Falamkhani Transmission
line.

iii. System Fault Level calculation of:
a. Samundratar-Trishuli 3B Hub
substation.
b. Tumlingtar-Baneshwor-Basantapur-
Inaruwa substation.

c. Upper  Tamakoshi Hydropower
Project.

d. Lekhnath —Damauli 220 ~ kV
substation.

6. New — Khimti-Barabishe-Lapsiphfedi

AOOkV substation.

iv. Network Analysis of Lekhnath-Damauli
220kV Transmission Line Project.

v. Grid Impact Study of total 1029.364 MW
capacity of 35 hydropower projects to be
developed by IPP'S.

vi. Grid Impact Study of total 123.49 MVA
capacities of 10 bulk load industries to be
connected to the INPS.

Out of the 35 GIS conducted hydropower
projects 34.29% projects were below 10MW
covering 57.86MW and 25.71% falls in range
of 10-25MW with total installed capacity of

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169.27MW. The projects in the range 25-SOMW
were 25.17% with total installed capacity of
317.63 MW whereas Only 5 projects (14.29%)
were above 50MW with total installed capacity
of 484.6MW.

Manahari Khola, Kisedi Khola, Lower Thulo
Khola, Lower Bhim Khola, Tadi Dhyampedhi,
Upper Deuma, Trishuli Khola and Kalinchowk
hydropower projects were small size (below
10MW) hydropower project considered for the
GIS. Lower Chameliya, Suti Khola, Apsuwa 1,
Super Seti, Upper Solu, LapcheTamakoshi and
Down Piluwa were the hydropower projects in
10-25 MW range for which GIS was conducted.
The large size hydropower projects includes
Nilgiri Khola 2 Cascade, Tamakoshi —V, Ghunsa
Khola, Kaligandaki Gorge and Himchuli Dordi.

Out of the 10 GIS conducted for bulk load
centers 70% were up to 10 MVA capacity
covering total load of 46.5 MVA whereas
30% are more than 10 MVA covering 76.99
MVA total load. The GIS conducted below 10
MVA load centers consist Balaju Industrial
District Management Office, Palpa Cement,
Butwal Industrial District, Arun 3, Shree Steels,
Reliance Spinning Mills and Aarati Strips. The
major bulk centers includes, Himal Iron and
Steel, Jay Ambe and Ghorahi Cement Industry.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT

This Department is responsible for providing
the infrastructure for automation and plays
a vital role for core ICT activities within the
organization. It implements the governance
for the use of network and software systems,
as well as assists the operational units by
providing them the functionality they need.

Apart from the implementation of new IT
Systems, the department provided continuous
ICT support, maintenance and training to all
NEA offices round the clock.

PLANNING, MONITORING AND
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIRECTORATE

Information Technology Audit has been
conducted and based on the output of the
audit, the department has upgraded the
necessary computer hardware for
requirements, network security equipment

and software requirements.

sever

Communication backbone — establishment
(intranet connectivity) is being carried out
throughout the nation. The Department has
started network connections to the NEA offices
and has planned to connect all the offices

under NEA within this Fiscal Year.

This Department is providing support and
maintenance to the implemented software
systems such as CAIS (Customized Account&
Inventory System), Payroll, Pension, Asset
Management, DCS-Activity's Information
System, Consumption Analysis System, etc.
Payroll Information System has been upgraded
in such a way that employees can view the
salary and tax sheet.

NEA vacancy application process was
introduced for an online Recruitment System.
Applicants could easily submit the forms online
from any location within convenient time.

Centralized E-attendance System has been
introduced where all the attendance activities
can be accessed centrally for the entire NEA
offices. Employee attendance self-portal has
been introduced where the employee can
view his/her attendance report.

introduced NEA
mobile app where consumers can do self-
meter reading. Further, Customer Relation
Management System will be introduced where
consumer can post a complaint through mobile
app and NEA portal. Other features will also be
added for the case of the consumer.

IT Department has also

System (PIS) and
Darbandi Management System (DMS) will
be implemented with the use of concerned

Personal Information

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old system. IT Department will centralize the
Asset Management System and NEA Inventory
System. NEA Video Conference System has
been introduced where all the offices of NEA
can be connected using NEA's Intranet with
secure connection.

The Department is also providing IT related
system's training to concerned employee
in coordination with NEA-Training Centre,

Kharipati.

Corporate Planning and Monitoring
Department

Corporate Planning and Monitoring
Department bears sole responsibility of
planning and preparation of annual budget,
quarterly and yearly assessment of progress
and monitoring of entire NEA development
and operational activities.

Appropriation of the received ceiling of annual
budget from Government of Nepal and NEAs
available internal resources is to be carried
out to ensure the realization of targets set
forth. Prioritization among similar project
for annual fund allocation is carried out
with multiple round discussion with various
projects, departments and directorates and
so as to be in line with NEAs overall goal. Best
tradeoff between competing activities has to
be assessed in this process.

Monitoring of status of to-be-implemented
and ongoing plans, projects and activities
on continuous basis and reporting to
management is another vital responsibility of
the department. In addition to 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, transmission line
length, upgraded and new substation added
number of new consumers, loss reduction and
coverage of rural electrification etc.

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Development of suitable
evaluation _ directive,
Planning Commission,

monitoring and
assisting National
Ministry of Energy,
Water Resources and Irrigation and Ministry
of Finance in functions related to NEA, entry
of annual budget in the Line Ministry Budget
Information System (LMBIS) software are other

works to be carried out by the department.

The Department provides necessary support
to NEA management for carrying out various
studies related to institutional reforms and
development. In addition, the Department
also provides input for studies undertaken
by various organizations on topics related to
NEA. Development and periodic revision of
Corporate Development Plan is an equally
important responsibility of the department.
The department also plays the coordinating
role in the development of hydropower
projects under different financing mode.

Power Trade Department

Power Trade Department 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
application for Power Purchase Agreement
(PPA). Functions of Power Trade Department
may be broadly classified into three categories:

I. PPA processing and signing:

It covers PPA processing activities up to
and including its signing.

li. PPA implementation and monitoring:
It includes PPA administration after its
execution till commercial operation.

iii. Operational Administration and
monitoring of PPAs:

after

It includes PPA administration

commercial operation.

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The department has 3 Divisions to carry out
these functions. 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 5 processing
sequence based on pre-established criteria
and published in its notice board. The different
stages involved are document study and
investigation, technical review, grid connection
agreement followed by Grid Impact Study and
PPA draft preparation and negotiation.

A total of 11 new projects developed by the
Independent Power Producers (IPPs) with
their combined capacity of 119.077 MW were
commissioned in FY 2077/78. Projects that
were commissioned are: Hadi Khola Sunkoshi
A (0.997 MW), Upper Rawa (3 MW), Namarjun
Madi (11.88 MW), Butwal Solar Project (8.5
MW), Ghatte Khola (5 MW), Everest Sugar and
Chemical Industries Ltd. (3 MW), Bijayapur 2
Khola Small (4.5 MW), Mithila Solar PV Electric
Project (10 MW), Taksar Pikhuwa (8 MW),
Upper Chaku A (22.2 MW), and Mistri Khola (42
MW). With these 11 projects, the total number
of IPP-owned projects that are in operation
has reached 108 with their combined installed
capacity of 814.65 MW. Similarly, 138 projects
of IPPs with their combined capacity of
3506.8 MW are under construction. Likewise,
99 projects of IPPs with their combined
capacity of 1851.3 MW are in other stages of
development. During FY 2077/78, 5 new PPAs
with a combined installed capacity of 183.699
MW were concluded.

With this, total number of PPAs concluded till
the end of FY 2077/78 has reached 345 with
their combined capacity of 6172.75 MW.

ECONOMIC ANALYSIS DEPARTMENT

Economic Analysis Department (EAD) is mainly
responsible for conducting the activities
related to the economic and financial analysis

PLANNING, MONITORING AND
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIRECTORATE

of NEA. The department is assigned to the
following tasks:

७ Formulate criteria for economic and
financial analysis of NEA's projects.

e Prepare documents for review. of
electricity tariff for submission to NEA
management and Electricity Regulatory

Commission (ERC).
७ Study on Financial Resource Requirement.

e Financial/ Economic, commercial and

market analysis of NEA.

e Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA) of NEA

projects.

e Prepare Log Frame of generation and
transmission line projects of NEA.

e Cost analysis of services distributed by
NEA.

e Carryout comparative benefit study of
hydropower generation and transmissions
lines of NEA.

e Carry out study and evaluation of
economic and financial sustainability of
completed projects by NEA.

७ §=6© Assists other departments of NEA in
prioritizing the selection of the projects.

The department is the focal point of NEA for
retail tariff. It also contributes to Demand
Side Management (DSM) via revision of tariff.
In addition to periodic tariff revision the
department is planning to conduct encouraging
off- peak demand and reducing peak demand
via Time-of-Day tariff revision.

The department assists to conduct Cost
Benefit Analysis related to G, T & D activities
of NEA. Its role now has been both extensive
and intensive in the context of identifying
the factors that leads to manage the internal
demand and studying the avenues. In addition,
the department is involved for updating
the Corporate Development Plan (CDP) and
Financial Viability Action Plan (FVAP) of NEA.

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The department takes initiation and plays vital
role by establishing coordination among various
department while doing these activities.

Main activities conducted by the
Department in the FY 2021/22

e Review of electricity tariff - EAD team
successfully filed the tariff petition to ERC
via authorization of NEA Board abiding by
the regulation of ERC. It mainly constitute
the sequence of activities including:
i) Data acquisition and Database
preparation, ii) Study on cost of service of
FY 2021/22, iii) Documents preparation
for Regulatory compliance, iv) Analysis
of data- the impact of finalized tariff on
financials and overall activities of NEA has
been conducted and it is ongoing, v) Tariff
analysis and proposal preparation has
been done based on consumer category
wise.

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 neutral
tariff for each category has been prepared.
While operationalizing the module, various
sheets has been interlinked namely Cost
Data, Revenue Data, Costumer Data, Losses
Data, Energy Allocation Factors, Demand
Allocation factors, Customer allocation factors,
Functionalize Asset Base,  Functionalize
Cost Data, Assets base Classification, Cost
Classification, Cost allocated to Consumers,
Revenue to Cost Comparisons, Combined
Categories, Target Revenues, Marginal Cost
of Supply, Energy Charges on Dry, Energy
Charges on Wet, Fixed Charges, and Summary
of Calculated Data Sheets . While developing
module, care has been given to represent the
actual scenario. However, there are some cases

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like hybrid assets and costs, demand allocation न Financial analysis - EAD has done
factors, and energy allocation factors, in which economic and financial analysis for NEA.
best estimate has been made on the basis of Various financial parameters have been
some assumptions. considered and best analysis has been

made in co-ordination and collaboration
with various departments and related
agencies.

e Regulatory Compliance - All the work of
regulatory compliance for NEA has been

reported.
e Demand stimulation action plan — Based

on energy balance, Consumer Sector wise
implementation steps to be done by NEA
has been detail studied.

e Study of Consumption Pattern -
Consumption behavior of — various
consumer categories has been studied,
analyzed and used as base for projection
of demand and growth pattern of various
categories of consumers.

e Corporate Development Plan (CDP) of
NEA- It comprises the Vision, Mission,
Themes, Goals and Activities (Action) plan
of NEA developed by the core team in
order to materialize the future prospects
in coming five years. The CDP contains
Key Performance Indicators (KPI) of each
Directorate and Department to achieve
the target. The department has taken the
initiation to develop and finalize the CDP
that visualize the unbundling of NEA via
restructuring it.

e NEA Financial Viability Action Plan
(FVAP) Updated - Final audited data has
been taken as basis and the estimated
energy balance, revenue, and cost related
figures have been replaced by the actual
figure of 2020. It basically focuses on
the: i) Study of Cost of Service, ii) Study
on financial Resource Requirement, & iii)
Tariff Adjustment. It also estimates the
Financial Viability Gap Funding (FVGF)
as a grant of GON, in case the tariff not
able to meet the resource requirement
of NEA, which could be the basis for the
prosperous future of NEA and overall
electricity sector in the nation. The team
for updating the module has prepared
the draft report.

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ENGINEERING SERVICES
DIRECTORATE (ESD)

epal Electricity Authority (NEA) is a well-

known name in Nepal's hydropower sector.
The role of NEA in the field of generation,
transmission and distribution of hydropower
sector is incomparable. Founded in 1985, it
is the oldest government-owned institution
in the country and has a glorious history.
Engineering service Directorate (ESD) is one of
the nine directorates of NEA. This directorate
is established since the NEA foundation. It
is entrusted with the responsibility to carry
out engineering studies beginning from the
identification to feasibility study, detailed
engineering design, environmental studies,
geological and geotechnical studies. The
Directorate renders its services to NEA and
private sector particularly for the study of
hydropower as well as transmission and other
infrastructures. It is headed by Deputy Managing
Director (DMD). There are four departments
functioning under ESD. These are Project
Development Department (PDD), Soil Rock and
Concrete Laboratory (SECL), Environmental and
Social Studies Department (ESSD) and Training
Center. There is an Electromechanical Division
that has to provide technical services and
support to various departments within NEA and
to the private sector.

Objective & Scope of ESD

The main objective of NEA ESD is to provide
consulting and advisory services on hydropower
sectors mainly. Its aims to identify and study the
hydropower projects, transmission line projects
and other infrastructures and provide trainings
regarding engineering and environment fields.
Besides, transformer maintenance, and
production of local transmission poles are also

under its scope.

The specific objectives of NEA ESD are the
followings:

e To Identify Hydropower Projects, their
screening and ranking

e To carry out Feasibility studies of
Hydropower projects and Transmission
line projects

e Tocarry out geotechnical survey
e Tocarry out surveying and mapping
e Tocarry out EIA/IEE study

e To prepare Tender
engineering norms

Documents and

e  Tocarry out Detailed Design study
e To provide construction

services

Supervision

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e To produce local transmission pole

e Torepair and maintenance of distribution
transformer up to 500 kVA and above

e To provide training and enhance human
resources in engineering and environment
fields.

Different departments, divisions and projects
running under ESD are as below.

Project Development Department
(PDD)

The Department mainly focuses on the
preparation of hydropower projects
for development by NEA. This includes
identification of projects, their screening and
ranking, carrying out their feasibility studies
and finally preparing tender
and detailed drawings through a detailed

design study. The Department has also been

documents

providing construction supervision services
for the projects under construction as per
the agreements with the concerned projects.
In addition, PDD has also been providing
consulting services for the detailed survey of
a number of transmission line projects being
carried out by Grid Development Directorate
and detail design works of other projects. It is
headed by a Director. PDD looks after the study
of hydropower projects at different levels.
There are six divisions under the Department.
Following are the projects being studied under
PDD.

1. Chainpur Seti Hydroelectric Project

(210MW)

Chainpur Seti Hydroelectric Project (CSHEP) is
Peaking Run off River type Hydropower project
being developed in Seti River that is located in
Saipal, Talkot and Masta Rural-Municipality in
the Bajhang District of Sudurpaschim Province.
The project features include 40 m high concrete
gravity dam with four number of radial gates,
3 numbers of intake gate of width 8 m and 3.5

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m high;3 numbers of underground desanding
basin of length 100 m each and width of 15
m;12492.20 m long headrace tunnel of 5.4
diameter; 87.3 m high surge shaft with 14 m
internal diameter ; 1575 m of 3.5 m diameter
and 161.30 of 2 m diameter of steel lined
pressure shaft; semi surface powerhouse
with 3 units of Pelton turbine each of rated
capacity of 70 MW and tailrace structures. The
proposed headworks site is located about 150
m downstream from the confluence of the Seti
River and Ghatganga River while the proposed
powerhouse site lies near the Basti village at
the right bank of Seti River. The ongoing study
shows that the project will have a nominal
installed capacity of 210 MW generating annual
energy about 1,158.02 GWh with 6 hours daily
peaking. The dry peak energy and off-peak
energy generation is respectively 219.50 GWh
and 136.91 GWh during dry period with. The
power generated from the project shall be
connected to proposed 400/132 KV Bajhang
Substation via 0.5 km long Transmission Line.

Proposed Headworks Area of Chainpur Seti_
Hydroelectric Project

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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 GON has
been constructing a highway which links the
district headquarter Chainpur to the Nepal-
China Border. Other project components lie at
the vicinity of this highway under construction.

The consultant submitted the final updated
feasibility study of the project. The preparation
of Engineering Procurement and Construction
(EPC) tender document of the project is at
final stage. The updating of design of access
road to power house and camp facility near
powerhouse has been completed. Besides,
automatic water level recorder installation
at proposed powerhouse site has been
completed for continue recording water
level of Seti River. The final environmental
impact assessment (EIA) study report of the
project has been submitted to Department of
Electricity Development for approval process.
The project is planning to start the pre-
construction activities like access road test
adits during this fiscal year.

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2. Begnas Rupa Pump
Hydroelectric Project (LSOMW)

Storage

Begnas Rupa Pump Storage Hydroelectric
Project (BRPSHEP), the first of its kind in
Nepal, was identified in the year 2074 by
the Project Development Department. The
Project has obtained the survey license issued
by Department of Electricity Development
(DoED) in Kartik, 2074. The Project is located at
Pokhara Metropolitan City in the Kaski District,
Gandaki Province of Nepal. The natural head
of 58m available between the Begnas Lake
and Rupa Lake shall be utilized for reserving
Integrated National Power System (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. Installed capacity
of the project is proposed to be 150MW.

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The Geotechnical Investigation in downstream
of Begnas Dam progress as per
recommendation from the JICA expert, Mr.
Yukiyoshi Ozaki for NEA. On the other hand,
hydrological study and gauge readings on Rupa
and Begnas Lake are in continuation.

is on

3. Kulekhani Sisneri Pump
Hydroelectric Project (LOOMW)

Storage

Kulekhani Sisneri Pump Storage Hydroelectric
Project (KSPSHEP) was identified by NEA
Engineering Company in the year 2077 and
handover to Nepal Electricity Authority. This
scheme will serve as a natural battery to
generate the hydroelectric power using the
same water in cyclic manner which provides
higher flexibility in operational schedule and
requires relatively low capital cost compared to
other peaking units. NEA has obtained survey
license issued by Department of Electricity
Department (DoED) on Chaitra 2077. The
Project is located on the Kulekhani khola, a
major tributary to Rapti River, in central part
of Nepal. The entire project area including
major components like upper reservoir
(existing Kulekhani। reservoir), tunnel, pipeline
alignment, surge system reservoir
and powerhouse is located on the Lambagar
village of Indrasarovar Rural Municipality
in Makwanpur district of Bagmati Province.
Now the project is under pre-feasibility study
from the Project Development Department.
Understanding (MoU)
between the KSPSHEP and Environment and

lower

Memorandum — of

Social Service Department (ESSD) has been
completed for the study of Environmental
Impact Assessment (EIA) on Jestha, 2077.
Similarly MoU between the KSPSHEP and
Soil Rock and Concrete Laboratory (SRCL) for
Detailed Engineering Geological Mapping and
Geotechnical Investigation has been completed
on 26" Ashad 2078.

General Layout Plan of KSPSHEP

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The main structures of the project are Upper
dam (Kulekhani-। Existing Dam), submerged
intake, headrace tunnel, headrace pipe, surge
tank, penstock pipe, sub surface powerhouse,
tailrace and Lower Dam and Reservoir. All
the major component shall work for both
generating and pumping mode.

The existing dam of Kulekhani —। Storage
Hydropower Project acts as the upper
reservoir of the project The proposed intake
is side intake on right side at about 900 m
upstream of the existing dam of Kulekhani-l
Storage HEP. The maximum diverted discharge
of 46.24m?/s from upper reservoir will pass
through the intake. The headrace consists of
4.5 m diameter of tunnel of 650 m length and
4.3 m steel pipe of 1550 m length .The surface
type surge tank is proposed at the end of the
headrace pipe .The water will be released to
the sub surface powerhouse via 3.5 m diameter
steel pipe The lower dam axis is proposed at
about 1 km downstream of the powerhouse.
The proposed dam 5 of 36m height from the
river bed level with the crest level of 1261 m
and maximum water level of 1260 masl which
will provide the total storage volume of 3.57
Mm? with surface area of 0.244 Sq. km. The live
storage volume of the lower dam is proposed

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to be 1 Mm? with Minimum Water Level set at
1255 masl. The maximum discharge of 35.23
m?/s will be pumped to the upper reservoir
via tailrace/outlet which also acts as intake for
the lower reservoir. The generation/pumping
Francis type will be two units having capacity
of 50 MW each. NEA is planning to complete
all the detail design within one year after the
completion of prefeasibility.

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Survey and Feasibility Study of Transmission
Lines, Substations and Hydropower Projects

PDD has been conducting topographical survey
of various transmission lines, substations
and hydropower projects. In the fiscal year
2077/78 following survey works have been
accomplished by survey division of PDD.

Transmission line works carried out by Survey Division, F.Y. 2077/78

Transmission Line Projects Length
(km)

Khungri-Bhedakhet 132 kV
T/L Survey and Tower Spotting

Lahan-Sukhipur 132 kV T/L

Rolpa and Rukum 73.176

Completed

2 a. Siraha 16.136 Completed
Survey and Feasibility Study
Rupani-Bordebarsnain 132
3 kV T/L Survey and Feasibility Saptari 18.449 Completed
Study
Nijgadh-Pokhariya 400 kV T, S k leted
4 iigadh-Po arya 4 / Bara and Parsa 64.07 urvey। work completed/
LSurvey and Feasibility Study Feasibility study to be done
Godak-Soyak 132 kV TL Survey
5 llam 6.56 Completed
and Feasibility Study
Surkhet Dailekh 132 kV T/L
Draft Report
6 survey Surkhet 32.053
Completed
(Re-Route)
Kali Gandaki Corridor 220 kV
T/L Survey work completed
7 Myangdi Y P /
(Tower Protection & River Design to be done
Training)

Topographical Survey of Internal Works carried out by Survey Division, F.Y. 2077/78-

Kulekhani Sisneri Pumped

1 Storage HEP (Detailed Survey Makwanpur

& Bathometric survey)

Uttarganga Storage HEP Camp
2 site Survey (Survey for camp Baglung
site)

Chainpur Seti HEP Access road

Bajh
& ERT Survey 0878

Completed

Completed

Completed

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Study of New Hydroelectric Projects

Government of Nepal has allocated the
budget for the study and identification of
new hydropower projects in the FY 2077/78.
The activities conducted for the study and
identification of new hydropower projects in

the FY 2077/78 are presented below:

1. Chera 1 Storage Hydroelectric Project
(135.00MW)

Chera 1 Hydroelectric Project is studied as
storage project. This project is proposed
on Chera River at Jajarkot District of Karnali
Province. The study shows the _ installed
capacity of 135.00 MW. The project features
include rockfill dam, intake structure, headrace
tunnel, surge tank, penstock pipe, powerhouse
and tailrace including approach road. A 160m
height rockfill dam is proposed to divert
80.5 m3/s of water through approx. 4.5 Km
headrace tunnel to generate 396.49 GWh
energy annually. The power generated will be
connected to the nearest national grid.

2. Dandagaun Khalanga Bheri Storage
Hydroelectric Project (135.00MW)

Dandagaun Khalanga Bheri Hydroelectric
Project is studied as storage project. This
project is proposed on Bheri River at Jajarkot
and Rukum West District of Karnali Province.
The study shows the installed capacity of
135.00 MW. The project features include
rockfill dam, intake structure, headrace tunnel,
surge tank, penstock pipe, powerhouse and
tailrace including approach road. A 105m
height rockfill dam is proposed to divert
172.09 m3/s of water through approx. 3.5
Km headrace tunnel to generate 640.61 GWh
energy annually. The power generated will be
connected to the nearest national grid.

3. Kulekhani Sisneri Pump Storage
Hydroelectric Project (100.00MW)

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Kulekhani  Sisneri Hydroelectric Project
is studied as pump storage project. This
project is proposed on Kulekhani River at
Makawanpur District of Bagmati Province. The
study shows the installed capacity of 100.00
MW. The project features include RCC dam,
intake structure, headrace tunnel, penstock
pipe and powerhouse. A 42m height RCC
dam is proposed at lower pool whereas the
Indrasarobar is used as upper pool. After
construction of this project 205.9 GWh peak

energy will be generated annually.

4. Tanahun Pump Storage Hydroelectric
Project (300.00MW)

Tanahun Hydroelectric Project is studied as
pump storage project. This project is proposed
on Seti River at Tanahun District of Gandaki
Province. The study shows the_ installed
capacity of 300.00 MW.

Dudhkoshi Storage
Project (DKSHEP)

Dudhkoshi Storage Hydroelectric Project
(DKSHEP) is located on the Dudhkoshi River
bordering Khotang and Okhaldhunga, close

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to a settlement called Rabuwa, which is
about 140 km (aerial distance) east from
Kathmandu, approximately 1.5 km northwest
from Lamidanda airport at Khotang. The
project area lies in the Khotang, Okhaldhunga
and Solukhumbu districts of Province no. 1 of
Nepal. It is a storage type hydropower project
with total installed capacity of 635 MW capable
of addressing prevailing power and energy
deficit during dry season.

At present, with the grant support from
Asian (ADB), NEA is
conducting the updated feasibility study and
detailed design of this project. A contract
agreement was made between NEA and ELC
Electroconsult S.p.A. (Italy) in association
with NEWJEC Inc. (Japan) to perform related

Development Bank

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investigations, Feasibility Study, Environmental
and Social Impact Study, Detailed Design Study
and Preparation of Bidding Documents.

With the assistance from
Government, Panel of Expert has been formed
with the overall objective of achieving, in
accordance with modern practices cost
effectiveness, adequacy, high — technical
efficiency and safety of the project structures
and components, including environmental and
social components, over the life of the project.

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The Consultant has submitted Updated
Feasibility Study Report, Pre-qualification
Document, Detailed Design Report,
Environmental Impact Assessment Report 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, Plant contract
and 400 KV Transmission Lines contract.

_Dam Site of Dudhkoshi Storage Hydroelectric Project

The Upgraded Feasibility Study envisages
two alternatives. First alternative is with
total installed capacity 835 MW comprising
a underground powerhouse with installed
capacity of 600 MW located near Sunkoshi
river with a 13.3 km long headrace tunnel
and a underground powerhouse with an
installed capacity of 235 MW located in the
right abutment immediately downstream of
the dam site including a hydro unit of 35 MW
to generate energy from the release of the

environmental flow. Second alternative is with
total installed capacity 635 MW comprising a
powerhouse with installed capacity of 600 MW
located near Sunkoshi river with a 13.3 km long
headrace tunnel and a surface powerhouse of
capacity 35 MW located in the right abutment
at dam toe to generate energy from the release
of the environmental flow.

For Layout 835 MW, the Financial Internal
Rate of Return is 9.2%, the Project Net Present
Value is 211 million US S and the Average Debt

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Service Coverage Ratio is 2.4. For Layout 635
MW, the Financial Internal Rate of Return
is 9.6%, the Project Net Present Value is 280
million US S and the Average Debt Service
Coverage Ratio is 2.5. For both the layouts, the
debt-service indicators as well as the Project
Financial Internal Rate of Return are higher
that the reference figures for similar cases.
Nevertheless, the Layout 635 MW is the best
option from the economic and financial point
of view and detailed design has been carried
out for 635 MW.

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Regarding Geotechnical Investigations,
1500 m of Core Drilling works and 750 m of
Construction of Test Adit has been completed
by separate contractor in close co-ordination
and assistance from the Consultant. 200 m of
Inclined Core drilling has been completed by
Soil, Rock and Concrete Laboratory (SRCL),
Nepal Electricity Authority. The Project is also
carrying out suspended sediment sampling
from suspension bridge over Dudhkoshi River
at Rabuwa Bazar.

Inclined Core Drilling at Dam Site

The Draft Detailed Design Report was submitted
by the Consultant and an International Panel
of Experts and ADB experts have reviewed
the reports and documents submitted by
the Consultant and provided comments /
suggestions on the documents.

The Consultant submitted the Final Detailed
Design report incorporating comments
/ suggestions on the documents. An

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International Panel of Experts and ADB experts
have reviewed the reports and provided
comments / suggestions on the documents.
There were some gaps in the Reports and the
Consultant has been requested to fulfill the
gaps and address the provided comments/
suggestions. Consultant is working to fulfill
the gaps and comments/suggestions provided
by the Client in consultation with Panel of
Expect (PoE). Consultant is also preparing

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for the remaining activities (Physical Model
Testing, LIDAR Survey, Hydro fracture Testing)
and additional investigations Audio Magneto
Telluric (AMT) Survey. As per the work
schedule of the Consultant, Consultant is
planning to complete the remaining activities
and finalization of Detailed Design Report by
the end of November 2021.

The proposed layout in the Detailed Design
Report includes: 220 m high Concrete Face
Rockfill Dam (CFRD) with a 630 m long crest
at elevation 648m.a.s.l,, with Full Supply Level
at 640 m.a.s.l.,located on Dudhkoshi River in
a gorge nearly one kilometer downstream of
the confluence between Dudhkoshi River and
Thotne Khola (a tributary); an underground

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powerhouse with the installed capacity of 600
MW located on Sunkoshi river with a 13.3 km
long headrace tunnel; 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) located
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 has been proposed to ensure the
safety of the dam. The total storage capacity
of the reservoir is 1,581 Mm3 out of which
the live storage capacity is 1,342 Mm3 and the
dam body volume is about 26.7 million m?.

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The annual energy production is 3,443GWh
per year, with an average energy production
of 1,358 GWh in Dry season and 2,084GWh
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.

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The Scoping and Terms of Reference (ToR)
report for EIA for hydropower component
has been approved by Ministry of Forests and
Environment, Government of Nepal (GoN).

As part of the environmental assessment of
the project, consultations and meeting with
affected persons and concerned stakeholders
and the Public Hearings on the EIA report
was carried out and the Final EIA Report for
hydropower component has been submitted
to Department of Electricity Development
(DoED) for approval and the report is in the
process of approval.

With an involvement of national indigenous
people expert, community level consultations
with Indigenous People was conducted

from 1st to 14th April 2021. Wide range of
consultations was made to inform all people
about the project and receive the concerns of
the key indigenous people living in the project
affected settlement area.

Consultation with project affected community

The Terms of Reference (ToR) report for IEE
of Transmission Line has been submitted to
Department of Electricity Development (DoED)
for approval and the report is in the process of
approval.

In comparison to similar projects, Dudhkoshi
Storage Hydroelectric Project can produce
the most energy in terms of cost and installed
capacity with minimal social impact (less than
200 severely displaced household) and _ is
financially more viable.

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The project has also started the process for
land acquisition. The identification of land (land
parcel) and collection of ownership details
for reservoir and other structure in Khotang
districts has been completed and preliminary
notice of Land acquisition in reservoir area
in Khotang District has been published.
The identification of land (land parcel) in
Okhaldhunga and Solukhumbhu districts has
been completed and collection of ownership
details is ongoing. The land acquisition for
project is planned to be complete by the end
of FY 2078-79.

The project has also started the construction
of access road. The Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) was made between
NEA and Halesi Tuwachung Municipality to
open about 2 Km track road from Dhitung
to Main Powerhouse and the track opening
has been completed. Detail Survey of access
road connecting main PH to Tailrace has
been completed and alignment and design is
being prepared. The project is also planning
upgrading the road at dam site.

Government of Nepal has initiated groundwork
with development partners to raise investment
for the project. Ministry of Finance has sent
the letter to Asian Development Bank (ADB),
European Investment Bank (EIB), Asian
Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and
Korean Exim Bank requesting investment for
the project and the discussion is ongoing.
ADB conducted the Reconnaissance Mission
from 21 June to 2 July 2021 and Modality of
Project Financing was discussed between the
authorities of the Ministry of Finance, Ministry
of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation and
Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA).

As presently conceived, the project can be
implemented and fully commissioned in 7
years' period. The Detailed Design of Project
including Tender Document preparation is

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expected to complete by end of 2021. However,
the ongoing lockdown due to pandemic Corona
may affect completion of some remaining
activities and the finalization of the document
within target date. The land acquisition for the
project is planned to be complete by the mid
of July 2022 and the financial arrangement for
the project is expected to complete by the end
of 2022 and the construction of the project is
expected to commence from the start of 2023
and complete by the end of 2029.

Upper Arun Hydroelectric Project
(UAHEP)

The UAHEP, which lies on the upper reach of
the Arun River, is one of the most attractive
projects in the Province No. 1, Sankhuwasabha
District of Nepal. It is located at about 700 km
east of Kathmandu. The access to the project
area starts from "Koshi Rajmarg" which is a
national high way to Kimathanka (China
Border) and is presently under construction by
Government of Nepal (GoN).

The stretch of Arun River in the project area
is the boundary of the buffer zone of Makalu
Barun National Park. The right bank of Arun
River in this stretch lies within the buffer zone.
Except the head works, all the main structures
of the project are located on the left bank of
Arun River which is outside the buffer zone of
Makalu Barun National Park.

Feasibility study of this project was carried
out by the Joint Venture of Morrison Knudsen
Corporation in association with Lahmeyer
International, Tokyo Electric Power Services
Co. and NEPECON on behalf of Nepal Electricity

Authority (NEA) in 1991.

As preparation of 16 projects for
implementation, the study of UAHEP & IKHPP
(Ikhuwa khola Hydropower Project) (Detailed
Engineering design and Environmental and
Social Study) is being carried out with the

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assistance of World Bank (WB)
under Power Sector Reform and Sustainable
Development Hydropower Projects (PSRSHDP).
The Detailed Engineering design and
Construction Supervision of the Access Road
for the UAHEP is being carried with funding
of Government of Nepal. NEA Board decided
to develop both projects under the Public
Company for which Upper Arun Hydroelectric
Limited (UAHEL) has been formed. The
license for study of UAHEP and IKHPP has
already been granted to UAHEL. In addition,
UAHEL received the survey license for 400
kV power transmission of UAHEP and 132 kV
power transmission of IKHPP from DoED on
2077/05/11 and 2077/07/25 respectively.

financial

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The following is the present status of the
main activities of the project:

The Consultant [CSPDR  (China)-Sinotech
(Taiwan) JV] for Detailed Engineering Design
and Preparation of Bidding Document of

UAHEP has submitted the Updated Feasibility

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Study Report (UFSR) on May 19, 2021.The
UFSR of UAHEP has been accepted by NEA
after the approval by the DSPOE. The project
is optimized for 1040 MW capacity with 6
hours peaking and the Project would supply an
estimated average annual energy of 4,531 GWh
(including 18.57 GWh from the eco-flow power
station). The investigation works; hydrology,
topographic survey and drilling bore hole for
UFSR have been completed while the test adit
excavation work is ongoing and 993 m out of
1275 m has been completed. DSPOE (Dam
safety Panel of Experts) has recommended
the additional investigation work for Detailed
Engineering Design of UAHEP for which the
MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) was
signed between the Project and the SRCL
(Soil, Rock and Concrete Lab). The additional
investigations are ongoing at site and 365m
out of 4125m has been completed by the
SRCL. The SRCL has submitted the inception
report on March 2021. The UFSR of IKHPP
was also submitted on April 2021. The DSPOE
and UAHEP, NEA team sent the comments on
the UFSR. The Consultant will submit the final
report after incorporating all comments within
July 2021.

e 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 involved. ESSD 5
responsible for the IEE of Camp Facility,
Fishery Baseline Study (FBS) and EIA
of Access road. The IEE and FBS were
completed and the preparation of EIA of
Access Road has completed and has been
submitted to DOED for Approval.

e ERM was assigned the ESIA, CIA and
SPS work of Hydropower component.
The Scoping document/ ToR of UAHEP

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had been approved from concerned
department and the preparation of
EIA document have been complete but
the public disclosure of the document
and submission of the document is
pending. In Parallel, Draft ESIA document
and its Appendices (RAP, Stakeholder
Engagement plan, ESMP, CIA) of UAHEP
has been submitted. A separate contract
was signed to NEFIN on 13" Feb, 2020
for Free Prior Informed Consent (FPIC).
NEFIN has submitted the Scoping
Document and was finalized by ESPOE
(Environmental and Social Panel of
Expert) and World Bank. The NEFIN has
submitted their 1% Deliverable namely
Selection of community representatives
for Adibasi Janajati Advisory Council
(AJAC) and has been approved by Panel
and World-Bank. The working group
has already been formed and are Social
mapping/consultations on priorities for
IPP is ongoing.

The Consultant, JV of KYONG DONG
Engineering Co. Ltd., Korea & Nepalconsult
(P) Ltd. in association Total Management
Services Pvt. Ltd. for assignment of
"Detailed Engineering Design, Tender
Document Preparation and Construction
Supervision and Contract Management
of Access Road Construction for UAHEP"
has submitted the Draft Design Report
and Bidding Document. The World Bank
Transport team has reviewed the report
and recommended for the additional
investigations (SRT, drilling and MASW)
for alternative analysis of the road tunnel
and slope stability analysis of the critical
sections. The Consultant has completed
the alternative analysis of the road
tunnel portals as per the final geological
investigation report submitted by the SRCL
(Additional geotechnical investigation
for alternative analysis of road tunnel

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portal was assigned to SRCL). Recently,
the Consultant is working on the slope
stability analysis of the critical areas with
the guidance of the World Bank experts.

e The UAHEP is planned to start the
construction work of project from
February — 2024.

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Borehole Drilling at nearby Proposed
Powerhouse Site

Upper Modi Hydroelectric Project

Upper Modi Hydroelectric Project is located
approximately 250 km west of Kathmandu in
Annapurna Rural Municipality of Kaski District
in the Gandaki Province of Nepal. This project
comprises two run of river projects, Upper
Modi 'A' (42 MW) and Upper Modi (19.8 MW)
respectively.

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The Upper Modi 'A' Hydroelectric Project
consists mainly of a concrete weir and under
sluice to be constructed on the Modi River.
The head works will include a power intake
structure; gravel trap, desanding basins, and a
Head pond. A low-pressure horizontal tunnel,
surge shaft, vertical shafts and the powerhouse
also lie in the right bank of Modi River. The
total annual average energy generation for
UMAHEP is estimated to be 215.70 GWh out
of which 28.93 GWh dry and 186.21 GWh
wet season energy. Similarly, the Upper Modi
Hydroelectric Project is a cascade project
of UMAHEP and consists of interconnection
structure, covered box culvert, low pressure
tunnel, surge shaft, vertical and horizontal
penstock and powerhouse structures. The
average annual generation for UMHEP is
estimated to be 102.11 GWh out of which
the total dry season energy is estimated to be
11.85 GWh and the total wet season energy
is 87.99 GWh. The inlet portal is located in
the vicinity of Syauli Bazar. Powerhouse of
UMHEP is located at Birethanti Village. A
seasonal serviceable road both headworks
and powerhouse site is available from Pokhara
Baglung Highway at Nayapul. The access road
of 10 km from Nayapul to Ghandruk is in final
stage of upgrading from the Gandaki Province.

The preparation of updated feasibility study as
well as detailed project reports was completed
through an_ international consultant. Final
energy production from both projects has
been revised after detailed investigation
of hydrological and metrological study. An
EIA of Upper Modi A Hydroelectric Project
and Supplementary EIA of Upper Modi
Hydroelectric Project have been completed.
Similarly, the IEE study of transmission line
is in progress. The construction of project
is planned to be carried out under an EPC
contract model. An international Consultant
has also submitted detailed engineering design

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reports, pre-bid document, bidding documents
of civil, hydro-mechanical, electromechanical

and transmission line works for both projects.

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Upper Modi A HEP, 11630%४/01७.

Financial closure for the projects shall be
finalized in this fiscal year and pre-qualification
of contractor for construction of project works
are expected to be completed. The selection
of consultant for the review of design and
supervision, i.e. Employer's Engineer for the
project will be initiated from this fiscal year
based on model of financial closure.

About 178 Ropani private land acquisition for
powerhouse area, Camp area and access road
area of UMAHEP has already been completed.
In this Fiscal Year 2077/78, official work for
remaining private land acquisition work for
both projects has been almost completed.
Likewise, request for permission for utilization
of government land, forest tree cutting has been
sent to concerned ministry via. Department of
Electricity Development Department (DOED)
and the respective departments are processing
on it to grant permission.

The land acquisition work for hydropower
component of the project has been completed.
If financial closure can be done, the project can
enter into procurement phase. The remaining
land acquisition will be for transmission line
work and others work during construction.

Camp facilities construction works and access

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road to camp area has been initiated through
Contractor selected by National Competitive
bidding process. The contractor mobilized to
site and about 15% of physical work progress
has been achieved till date. The Camp facility
construction works is expected to be completed
within eighteen months from start date.

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Ongoing Construction for Office and Resident

The project activities for these two project has
been carried out by NEA subsidiary Company;
Modi Jalabidhut Company Limited (MJCL) since
Mangsir 1, 2077.

Andhikhola Storage Hydroelectric
Project

NEA is concluding Updated Feasibility study
of Andhikhola Storage Hydroelectric Project
(180 MW) which is situated in Syangja district.
There is an urgent need to implement storage
hydropower projects in order to fulfillthe power
system requirement of Nepal. The existing
Siddhartha Highway and Kali Gandaki 'A' access
road provide an easy access to the project site.
The proposed Dam site of this project has been
located just 3.1 km upstream of Kaligandaki/
Andhikhola proposed
Powerhouse site is located 12 km downstream
of Kali Gandaki 'A' (KG-A) Powerhouse site and
5.5 km along the Kaligandaki River from Ramdi
Bridge in Palpa-Syangja Border.

confluence. The

The crest level of dam has been proposed
at 710 masl so that Galyang Bazar on the
highway will be protected. After the site visit

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by JICA/NEWJEC experts in November, 2017,
an alternative dam site has been proposed for
further study which is located at about 1.2 km
upstream from the previously proposed dam
site. The newly proposed rock fill dam will
be 167 m high from the river bed. A sloping
type intake has been proposed to convey the
discharge from the reservoir through a 3.112
km long Headrace tunnel, Surge shaft, 227.5
m high Drop shaft and 1.277 km long Pressure
tunnel to the powerhouse. A semi surface
powerhouse with three turbine-generator
units and ancillary facilities has been proposed
on the left bank of Kaligandaki River instead
of the underground powerhouse proposed in
earlier study.

Field investigation works including Geological
drilling, Geological mapping, ERT survey,
Topo Survey has been carried out. Sediment
sampling & Discharge measurement work of
the river is being carried out. The EIA study
of this project is conducted by Environment
and Social Studies Department, NEA. Final
EIA Report has already been submitted to
Department of Electricity Development, MoE
for approval. This project can generate about
674.45 GWh of total energy with 8.25-hour
peak in dry season which is very much needed
in the Power system. Estimated cost of the
project is about USS 573 Million.

Major Environmental impact comprises of
acquisition of about 712 households, 966 Ha
of land and 9.4 MW Andhikhola run of river
hydropower project owned by BPC. Based on
the interaction made at Galyang Bazar with
the local stakeholders in April 2018, the local
people are positive for the implementation of
this project

Due to easy access for construction, favorable
location and moderate environmental impact,
this storage project could be promising scheme
for implementation in near term. Andhikhola

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Power Company Ltd. has been established as
a subsidiary company of NEA to execute this
project. In the fiscal year 2077/078 NEA Village
and access road survey, design and tendering
work will be carried out. Furthermore,
Expression of Interest and Request for Proposal
will be called from International Consultant
for Detail engineering design and Tender
document preparation of this project.

Proposed New Dam Site

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Drill Hole Location at Powerhouse Site

Building and Physical Infrastructure
Construction Project (BPICP)

Building and Physical Infrastructure
Construction Project (BPICP) was established
on 2074/06/09. The main objective of this
project is to construct the Corporate Office
building at Durbarmarg and other office
building at lainchaur and swayambhu along
with other infrastructures. BPICP is running
three projects concurrently and planning to
initiate the construction within the FY 2078/79.
The detail designs of these buildings are at the
final stage. The BPICP had submitted the IEE
reports to MoUD and building permit from
KMC, is in progress. The BPICP is planning to
execute the construction of these buildings in
FY 2078/79.

1. Corporate Office Building (COB) at
Durbarmarg

NEA planned to establish a corporate office
and other infrastructure at Durbarmarg,
Kathmandu. A master plan was developed in
1989. NEA had selected a consultant to carry
out the detail design of Corporate Office
Building and multiplex building, which was
completed in FY 2070/71.

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NEA had submitted the design drawing of 16
storey building to Kathmandu Metropolitan
City (KMC) for approval. But, due to change in
building by-laws, imposed by Ministry of Urban
Development (MoUD) after the earthquake of
2015 as "बस्ती विकास, सहरी योजना तथा भवन निर्माण
सम्बन्धि आधारभूत निर्माण मापदण्ड, २०७२", demanding
setback of one-fourth of the building height
in all sides of the building, the above design
could not meet the requirement of the new
by-law, the Initial Environment Report (IEE)
was not approved by MoUD and the project
was delayed. Now BPICP had revised the
architectural design of COB, compliance to the
bylaws of MoUD and KMC.

The new design is with eight storey and double
basement parking. The plinth area of building
is 674.94 Sqm. The total floor area is 7367.96
sqm (including basement). The architectural
out looks is mix of traditional Nepalese
architecture. There is a provision of vertical
movement lift for parking vehicle along with
ramp. The building consists of two passenger
lift, one seminar hall, canteen, library, waiting
room and other. The BPICP had also designed
HVAC system, Interior Design and CCTV security
surveillance system.

South-West view_of Corporate Office Building

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The detail design is in final stage. The IEE
report preparation work is in progress. The
Environment and Social Study Department
(ESSD), responsible for IEE report preparation,
had conducted the Public hearing program
under Environment Protection Rule on 11"
Asadh 2078, by following the public health
guidelines issued by Nepal Government.

2. New Office Building at Lainchaur

The existing office space in NEA head office
complex at Durbarmarg is not adequate to
accommodate all office requirements. Nepal
Electricity Authority had planned to construct
the office building to accommodate some of
the directorate office and its departments in the
transformer workshop premises at Lainchaur.

NEA has 5-13-0-0 land area at Lainchaur. The
land is located at prime location. BPICP had
selected the consultant for detail design of
New Office Building at Lainchaur. The Contract
Agreement was done on 6" Jan 2020. The
Consultant had submitted the Draft Design
report with eight storey and single basement
parking. The Ground floor will be used as
control room of Lainchaur substation. An

access road is provided for the fire brigade and
other heavy equipment for maintenance work
of substation transformer. The plinth area of
Building is 628.97 sqm. The total floor area is
6231.15 sqm. The exterior outlook is designed
according to modern architecture.

Proposed office building at lainchaur

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3. Office Building at Bhagwanpau

NEA has planned to construct another office
building at existing Soil, Rock and Concrete
Laboratory (SRCL) located at
Bhagwanpau, Kathmandu. The land is located
at the toe of Swoyambhu, a world heritage site.

premises,

BPICP had selected consultant for detail design
of Office Building at Bhagwanpau. As this site is
located at the buffer zone of the monumental
zone, the Consultant had submitted the design
of four storied building compliance with the
by-laws of Department of Archeology. The
architectural design is of typical traditional
Nepalese architecture with exposed brick
work facade, sloped roof with Jihngati, carved
wooden window and central court yard for
natural lighting. The Plinth area of building is
1606.48 sqm. The total floor area is 5715.54
sqm.

Proposed Office Building at Bhagwanpau

Soil, Rock and Concrete Laboratory

Soil, Rock and Concrete Laboratory (SRCL)
under the Engineering Services Directorate of
Nepal Electricity Authority has been established
with the aim at providing investigation services
for different sorts of development projects.
These services include geological, geophysical,
geotechnicalinvestigation works and laboratory
testing works of materials. Geological works
include geological mapping, hazard mapping,
discontinuity measurement and their analysis.

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Geophysical investigation works includes
Electrical Resistivity tomography (ERT), Seismic
Refraction Tomogrpahy (SRT) and Multichannel
Analysis of Surface Waves (MASW). SRCL has
extended the arena of geophysical works
in terms of bore hole observation through
insertion of bore hole camera. Geotechnical
Investigation works include core drilling,
pitting and in-situ testing. It also includes the
construction material survey and laboratory
testing of materials. SRCL has the highest
capacity of core drilling as deep as 1000m
in Nepal. Furthermore, SRCL is planning to
execute Test Adit Tunnel Excavation works for
hydropower projects in near future.

Followings are the major works executed by
SRCL in fiscal year 2077/78

1. Geotechnical investigation works of
Phukot Karnali Hydroelectric Project,
Kalikot.

According tothenew agreement made between
SRCL and NEA Engineering Company Limited,
SRCL has started the additional investigation
works of Phukot Karnali Hydroelectric Project
(PKHEP) and is undergoing now.

2. Geological, Geophysical and
Geotechnical investigation works of
Betan Karnali Hydroelectric Project,
Surkhet/Achham

SRCL has completed all the investigation
works at Betan Karnali Hydroelectric Project
promoted by Karmachari Sanchay Kosh. 1192m
core drilling along with in-situ tests have been
accomplished at the site. Final report for this
project is under preparation.

3. Geological, Geophysical and
Geotechnical investigation works of
Andhi Khola Storage HEP, Syangja.

Geotechnical investigation works for phase
Ill of this project includes 770m core drilling

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works along with 2.3km long ERT surveys
and Geological mapping of damsite. SRCL
has completed all these assigned works and
submitted the final report to the Client.

4. Geological and Geophysical
investigation of Uttarganga Storage
Hydroelectric Project, Baglung

SRCL has completed 130m core drilling works
at the powerhouse site of this project within
this fiscal year. Total depth of this hole is 330m.
Because of the geological surprises, drilling
work is becoming a tough job for this terrain.
SRCL will continue this job in the coming fiscal
year 2078/79 too.

5. Geotechnical investigation works of
Upper Arun HEP, Sankhuwasabha.

Geotechnical Investigation works of Upper
Arun Hydroelectric Project is undergoing. Core
drilling works along with in-situ testing have
been carrying out at the headworks area. So
far, SRCL has completed around 400m core
drilling works at different locations of this
project. All the investigations work has been
perturbed due to the effect of second wave of
COVID-19 pandemic. Now, it has been resumed
and will be accelerated soon.

6. Geotechnical investigation works
of Dudhkoshi Storage Hydroelectric
Project, Khotang/Okhaldhunga

Core drilling works (each of 100m inclined)
at the dam site of the Dudhkoshi Storage
Hydroelectric Project has been completed
and the draft report for this works has been
submitted to its client.

7. Geological investigation works of Lower
Seti hydroelectric Project, Tanahu

Lower Seti Hydroelectric Project promoted
by Tanahu Hydropower Limited had rendered
Geotechnical Investigation Works (Phase III)
to SRCL. SRCL completed all the works there

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and final report for this investigation works
incorporating 323.5m core drilling, 2km SRT
survey and laboratory testing of core samples
has been submitted to the Client.

8. Geological investigation works of Begnas
Rupa Pumped Storage Project, Kaski

SRCL completed all the investigation works
of the Begnas Rupa Pumped Storage Project.
This investigation works included core drilling
works of 30m at different locations of the
dam and piezometer installation at those bore
holes, MASW for 4 locations and Test Pitting
for 6 different locations and their laboratory
testing of test pit materials.

9. Geological investigation works of
Bharatpur 220kV Substation, Chitwan.

After the completion of the geotechnical
investigation works for this project, SRCL has
cubmitted the final report to its Client for this
project.

10. Geotechnical
Laboratory Tests

Investigation and

७ Begnas Rupa Pumped Storage Project
७  Chhabdi Khola Bridge, Damauli 132 kV
substation, Tanahun

e Bharatpur Substation, §Marshyangdi
Corridor 220kV T/L Line Project.

11. Miscellaneous Laboratory Tests:

SRCL carried out different sorts of laboratory
tests within this fiscal year for the following
projects as per ASTM, AASTO & IS standards.

e Rock mechanical testing of Lower seti
Hydropower Project, Tanahu Hydropower
Limited.

e Rock mechanical testing of Andhi Khola
Storage Hydroelectric Project, Syangja.

e Rock mechanical testing of Betan Karnali
Hydroelectric Project, Surkhet/Achham.

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e Sediment analysis of Dushkoshi Storage
Hydroelectric Project, Khotang.

e Laboratory testing on soil samples of
Upper Trishuli 'A' HEP.

e Laboratory testing on soil samples of The
Peoples HPP Company Limited.

e Compressive strength tests on
compressed stabilized bricks of Build Up
Nepal, Tara Interlock Block Udhyog, Shree

Tamangkharka SS Block Udhyog etc.

e Rock mechanical tests on core samples of
Asia foundation Pvt. Ltd.

e Uniaxial Compressive Strength Tests and
Point Load Tests of Koshi Corridor 220kV
Transmission Line Project of L & T, India,

e Uniaxial Compressive Strength Tests and
Point Load Tests of China Railway No. 2
Engineering Group Company Limited,

Overseas

China Engineering Group

Company Limited.

e Various laboratory tests of Kathmandu
Terai Fast Track Project, Praganna &
Badkapath
Dang Valley Irrigation Project, National

Irrigation Project, Mega
Reconstruction Authority (NRA), Tanahu

Hydopower Projects etc.
12. Future Plans

SRCL has a long history of material testing in
Nepal for many kinds of development projects.
Now, SRCL has forwarded its step to acquire ISO
standards to advance the quality of rendering
services to its Clients. The process of getting an
ISO certification is under process.

SRCL is planning to execute the Test Adit
Tunnel Excavation works in near future for
which most of the equipments needed for this
purpose has already been purchased and few
equipments are in the process of procurement.

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Core Drilling works at Phukot Karnali HEP

Seismic Refraction survey at Upper Arun HEP

Sample of core recovered

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Laboratory tests on core sample boratory tests on core sample

Electromechanical Design Division

Established under Engineering Services
Directorate, the Electromechanical Design
Division has been providing technical support
for all electro-mechanical issues associated
with its own concrete pole plants as well
as transformer workshop. The issues range
from the design of electro-mechanical and
hydro-mechanical equipment of hydropower
projects under various stages of study as well
as electrical installations for various projects.
Under the engineering service, it provides
Power evacuation study with collaboration of
the Power System Planning Department of NEA.
From this fiscal year this division is involved
in the feasibility study of Kulekhani-Sisneri
Pumped Storage Hydro Electric Project, it is
Studying and analyzing the electro-mechanical
design part, and is continuing the study of
Begnas-Rupa Pumped Storage Hydroelectric
Project. Apart from it, the Division is also
involved in procurement and maintenance
of vehicles under the Engineering Services
Directorate. It has been fully involved for the
establishment of new concrete pole plants
in Tankisinuwari, Morang and Lamki, Kailali.
Also this Division has been monitoring the
overall functioning of the Central Workshop
in Hetauda, which is involved in maintenance
and repair of transformers. Similarly, it has also
been monitoring the overall functioning of

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Kotre Pole Plant, Tanahu as well as Concrete
Pole Plant, Amlekhgunj.

In near future, it is also planning the
establishment of concrete pole plant in central
region of Nepal which shall ease the PSC pole
supply to this region. Another future plan of
Electromechanical Design Division is to provide
serviceintheconstruction/maintenanceworkof
urgent and vital Transmission Line, Distribution
Lines and associated infrastructures under the
Engineering Directorate. Also the Division is
planning to develop pole testing facility and
make ISO Certified concrete pole plants in

coming fiscal year.

1. Concrete Pole Plant, Amlekhgunj, Bara

Concrete Pole Plant was established in 2051 BS
which is located at Amlekhgunj, Bara, Province
no. 2. It is an entity under Engineering Services

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Directorate, Nepal Electricity Authority and
contributing the role for production of PSC
poles used for electrification and maintenance
of distribution system. Its main objective is to
produce 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 74 poles (out of
these 12 nos. of 8 meter, 30 nos. of 9 meter
and 32 nos. of 11m pole produces daily). 22
permanents and 49 daily wages employees
are working to achieve annual target of pole
production.

This plant is business motive office. For the
fiscal year 2077/78 gross profit achieved
by the plant is around 40million. The plant
is conducting best using of its available
manpower and resources to meet time bound
production and delivery of the poles.

Status of Ashar 2078।S.N.। Size of pole (m। sales। Remarks
5601 5673 6720
2. 9 7636 8459 8761
3. 11 5196 5483 4991
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18433 19615 90472 Sales>production due to

previous stock.

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2. 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. After termination of
that project, this plant was handed over to
Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) being an
entity under Engineering Services Directorate.
Now it has been working to implement
concrete pole production and sales of poles

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to DCS of NEA under the Gandaki, Lumbini
and Bagmati Province. Currently the plant is
producing 8.0m, 9.0m and 11m sizes pole of
standard sizes as per design norms. The daily
production capacity of plant is 8 Nos. of 8m
Pole, 24 Nos. of 9m Pole and 24 Nos. of 11m
Pole in total of 56 nos. of poles. In F/Y 2077/78,
the plant is working to its best using available
manpower and resources to meet time bound
production and delivery of poles under the
despite lockdown due to COVID-19 pandemic.। 5.4। Type of poles FY-075/76 FY-076/77 FY-077/78

1 8m 4632
2 9m 4272
3 1im 1368
4 10.4m 684
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1. Concrete Pole Plant, Tankisinuwari &
Lamki

Concrete Pole Plant, Tankisinuwari & Lamki
is working under Electromechanical Division,
Engineering Service Directorate, Durbarmarg,
Kathmandu. Its objectives of producing 8m,
9m and 11m size PSC poles for distribution to
Provincial offices of NEA and private firm. The
Tankisinuwari Pole Plant site office is located
at Budhiganga Rural Municipality; ward No.2,
Morang along the famous Morang-Sunsari
Industrial Corridor, almost 6 km distance from
Biratnagar Airport.

The testing of the pole plant is expected to
commence from mid of Shrawan 2078. Civil
Structures like Office Building, Cement and HT
Wire Store, Boiler House, Guard House have

already been completed. Likewise, production
equipment and systems like Modular Concrete
Batching Mixing plant, Double acting type
Pack,
Assembly and Tensioning.

Hydraulic Power Hydraulic Cylinder

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The plant is almost ready to commence the
test production and in its full phase, the plant
has capacity of production as below: 14 nos.
of 8m pole, 48 nos. of 9m Pole and 30 nos.
of 11m pole having total of 92 poles per day,
currently the largest capacity of any NEA Pole
Plant. The production will start from fiscal year
2078/079, which will fulfill the demand of PSC
Poles in eastern part of Nepal.

In case of Concrete pole plant in Lamki, Plant
has completed construction Office building,
Store Buildings, Installation of PSC Pole Moulds
and Boiler. In addition to this, the plant has
started to prepare tensioning posts, Cranes
and Concrete Mixture in the factory. The
construction work of this pole plant will be
completed in fiscal year 2078/79. This pole
plant has a production capacity as below: 14
nos. of 8m pole, 48 nos. of 9m Pole and 20
nos. of 11m pole having total of 82 poles per
day. The production is planned to commence
from fiscal year 2078/079, which will fulfill the
demand of PSC Poles in western part of Nepal.

4. Central Workshop

Central Workshop is the largest transformer
testing and maintenance service entity in
NEA, located at Bhairav Road, Hetauda-5,
Makawanpur and established in 2055 BS, the
Central Workshop has been contributing to
Nepal Electricity Authority being an entity
under Electromechanical Division, Engineering
Service Directorate with its purpose of
repairing Distribution and Power transformer
of NEA and its subsidiary companies, testing
of transformers and providing the available
heavy equipment on rent. While transformers
are among the most reliable equipment
used in electrical power systems, failures do
occur. And with these failures, profits and
people can suffer. Replacing a transformer
can take several weeks resulting in serious

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financial and productivity losses.
cases, a transformer can be repaired but only
if the problem is caught before it escalates.
Central Workshop employs the necessary

In many

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resources and equipment to ensure that the
repaired transformers are delivered, installed,
commissioned and tested to the highest
standards.

Power Transformer Unloading

Inside Transformer Testing Lab

The achievements of the workshop in the last five fiscal years are tabulated below:

Descriptions FY. FY. FY. FY. FY.
P 2073/074। 2074/075। 2075/076। 2076/077। 2077/078

Distribution

1101

Transformer Repair
Power Transformer

2 13 8 13 9 7
Repair

3 Transformer Testing 4041 2362 8476 8250 3000
Heavy Equipment (in

4 11,125.047 12,151.39 1,193.203 1375901.45 2211833.95

Thousand NRs.)
Major Accomplishment of FY 2077/078:

e Repaired highest number of distribution

transformer (1101 numbers) in FY
2077/078.
७ Highest income record of WNRs.

5,14,29,170.00 resulting from auctions.

७ Highest income or revenue generation
record of NRs. 17,41,06,115.10 in the
history of Central Workshop.

e Construction of power transformer repair
workshop building is about to complete.

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NEA Training Center

NEA Training Center (referred as NEA TC) is
situated at Kharipati, Bhaktapur has been
providing different skill enhancing trainings
to the staffs as well as Nepalese citizens since
2046 B.S. It was at Ratnapark, Kathmandu
from 2046 to 2057 B.S. and serving from
Kharipati since 2057. During the last 31 years,
NEA TC has trained 21,550 employees from
the different core group of NEA and some from
other organizations. With the view to expand
its training programs for clients outside of NEA,

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upon their request, NEA TC is also conducting
various programs to non NEA staffs too.

NEA TC occupies around 203 Ropanis of land
with well-equipped academic as well as hostel
buildings for residential training. It has a two
storey academic building having 48 halls and
rooms for training purposes which includes
classrooms, computer labs, electrical labs,
mechanical labs and seminar halls. Most of the
rooms are occupied by various project offices
running under NEA. Here are 3 hostel buildings
with the capacity of 130 beds and a VIP Guest
House. It has one Administrative building
for office use and a modern type of canteen
building too.

NEA TC is conducting different types of
technical as well as non-technical trainings
with its sovereign identity. It has 28 (Technical
13 and Nontechnical 15) different
approved posts under the control of Director

levels

(21 employees are working). Those staffs cover
electrical, mechanical, civil engineering as
well as administrative and financial functions.
They prepare trainings/seminar programs
annually and provide services effectively. The
main function is to prepare trainings/allocate

resources management/collect appropriate
trainees and other general management
activities.

Objectives

७ Provide Knowledge, Skill and Attitude

enhancing tips.

e 5000
employees for

to NEA
their

need based _ trainings
enhancing work
efficiency and enabling them for serving the

customers effectively.

e Train the employees enabling them to plan,
implement, maintain and operate NEA's
system today and in the future.

of the

employees to interface them to the changing

e Promote knowledge and _ skill

environment and technology.

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७ Conduct problem oriented interactions,
research and development and seminars

relating to service business.

७ Design training packages and implement.
Vision

NEA TC is to be strengthened day by day to be
a sovereign academic institution capable to
cope with the training requirements of power
sector of the country. Finally, NEA TC aim to be
developed as an engineering and management
center of excellence. It also aims its academic
standard to be comparable with the best
SAARC regional institutions.

Activities in F/Y 2077/78

The term training refers to the acquisition of
knowledge, skills and competencies as a result

of the teaching of vocational or practical skill
and knowledge that relate to specific useful
competencies. As Human Resource is one
of the most important ingredients of any
organization, its development is indispensable
for the survival and advancement of the
organization. So, investment in training is
treated as corporate assets of the organization.

NEA TC has been providing need based short
term training covering 3 days to 10 days for NEA
employees with an objective to upgrade their
professional knowledge, skills and attitudes
of manpower at operational and managerial
levels involved in the power sector. The training
types involve induction, in-service or refreshers
and as per requirement. The training programs
are designed as per training needs assessment
of an organization and at the personnel level
after discussion with the management and
feedbacks provided by trainees. In this F/Y NEA
TC has sign a memorandum with State Grid of
China Technology Collage on Tittle Personnel
Training & Capacity Building on June 22, 2021.
New procedure for training purpose is also
going on in this F/Y. In the fiscal year 2077/78

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trainings were conducted in its own building
were 4 whereas 2 number of the trainings were
at the regional level especially for the assistant
level staffs from DCS. In this fiscal year total

FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021

numbers of trainings conducted were 6 with
129 trainees in number. Due to the pandemic
COVID situation the target did not meet in this
F/Y.

Nepal Electricity Authority
Training Center
Training Program Conducted on F/Y 2077-078

No. Of
Training Level Venue
Participants

2077/11/17 to TOD Meter with AMR/AMI

Assistant — Kharipati
2077/11/21 system
2077/12/01to Hydrological and Hydraulic

2 /12/ y 6 y 18 Officer Kharipati
2078/01/6 Using HEC-HMS and HEC-RAS
2077/1/08 to . न .

3 Training of Trainers 16 Officer Kharipati
2078/01/13
2077/12/22 to TOD Meter with AMR/AMI Ps

4 32 Officer _—_ Biratnagar
2077/12/27 system
2078/01/05 Accounting,PMIS and Assistant/

5 26 fF Attariya
to2078/01/10 Inventory officer y
2078/01/06 to

6 0015 Central E-Attendance system 16 Assistant/ Kharipati

Total

Extra Activities

In addition to training programs, NEA TC
provides seminar halls, class rooms, hostels
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
NEA TC for various purposes. The total income
generated from these services amounted to
Rs.4,43,067.35 (With VAT) in the fiscal year
2077/78. As compare to last F/Y its 83.61 %
amount less due COVID pandemic situation.
The Training Center has also provided space
and services to various offices of NEA at its
premises. A Transformer Testing Lab is also in
the premises of the Training Centre. During the
COVID pandemic period, Nepal government
also made NEA TC hostel premises as
quarantine Centre for Nepali people.

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Future Activities

As being dedicated a part of NEA, it's trying
to manage different sector training that it can
offer to its employee member. Some of the
future plans that are being carried out by NEA
TC are as follows:

७ NEA TC has been giving induction training
for its newly recruited member from its
established period. The timing for that
training was only for 3 days but now
its planning to provide the training for 6
weeks for Officer level and 3 weeks for
non- officer level.

e NEA TC is planning to provide training
for Centre Chief of different directorate
which is new program.

e NEA TC is proceeding on curriculum
preparation for the in service training
for all the staff of NEA accordance to NEA
employee regulation 2075.

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Short term Training programs to be conducted on fiscal year 2078/79

Participant। Duration
Name of Training Leve
(Days)

Auto Cad (2D & 3D Technical
2 GIS 6-9 Technical 24 9 34
3३ Advance Excel 6-9 Technical 24 10 38
4 Prime Vera (Project Management) 6-9 Technical 24 6 22
5 EAT(Electrical power System Analysis 6-9 Technical 24 ८ 22
Software
AMI/AMR TOD Meter Connection -
९ Sata Download & Analysis _ 69 Technical 24 6 22
Electro-Mechanical & Hydro-
7 Mechanical maintenance of Power 6-9 Technical 24 6 22
House
8 1४5 Project 6-9 Technical 24 6 22
9 HEC RAS 6-9 Technical 24 6 22
10 DAM Break Analysis 6-9 Technical 24 6 22
11 PPMO-E bidding 6-9 Technical 24 6 22
12 Power Transformer Maintenance 3-5 Technical 24 6 22
13 Transmission line Management 3-5 Technical 24 6 22
GIS Substation Maintenance &
14 3-5 Technical 20 6 22
Upgrading Training
Operation &Maintenance of Power
15 3-5 Technical 20 10 38
Plant
16 Electrical Training 3-5 Technical 20 10 38
17 Cable Head Jointing 3-5 Technical 24 6 22
18 Breaker & Relay Testing 3-5 Technical 20 6 22
19 Substation Operation Maintenance 3-5 Technical 20 5 18
20 Transformer Maintenance 3-5 Technical 20 10 38
21 Distribution Line Maintenance 3-5 Technical 20 10 38
22 Safety Training All Technical 20 6 22
23 Staff Management Training 6-9 Administration 24 6 22
24  E-Attendance Training 4-6 Administration 20 5 18
25 Office Management। Consumer 4-7 Administration 20 6 22
Relationship &Hospitality)
26 Basic Computer 4-6 All 20 6 22
27 Stress Management All All 20 5 18
28 Contract Management 6-9 All 20 5 18
29 CIAS & Inventory Training PMS 4-6 Account 20 6 22
Revenue Management (M-power,
30,, 4-6 Account 20 6 22
Online /Self Meter Reading)
Total Secessions that will be conducted for F/Y 2078/79 752

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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. This unit functioned
under the Project Preparation Department
of Engineering Directorate of NEA. 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). Since
then, ESSD is one of the integral departments 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 scope of work of
ESSD has increased significantly.

the activities related
social aspects of
hydroelectric Projects (HEPs) and transmission

ESSD executes all
environmental and

line projects (TLPs) which are being planned,
designed, constructed or operated by NEA.
This department is a commercial wing of NEA
and with its technical expertise involved in
conducting Environmental Impact Assessment
(EIA), Initial Environmental Examination
(IEE), Social Impact Assessment (SIA),
Vulnerable Community Development Plan
(VCDP), Resettlement Action Plan (RAP), Land
Acquisition and Compensation Plan (LACP)
studies along with environmental monitoring
andimplementation of mitigation measures and
community support programs of hydroelectric,
transmission line and distribution line projects.

During the fiscal year 2020/21, ESSD was
actively engaged in environment and social
studies, monitoring and protection of the
environment. However, the performance of
the department was affected by the global
pandemic COVID-19 as well change in legal

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regime governing the study projects. The
following sections provide a brief of different
tasks carried out by ESSD in the FY 2020/21.

1. Study Projects
a. Projects Requiring EIA

The whole process of EIA in Nepal is primarily
guided by Environment Protection Act, 2019
and EPR, 2020. Allthe documents subject to ElA
including the Scoping Document (SD); Terms
of Reference (ToR) and main EIA document
are subjected to approval by the Ministry of
Forests and Environment (MoFE). In the fiscal
year 2020/21, ESSD was involved in the EIA
of following nine projects, out of which S-EIA
of one project have been approved by the
ministry and the EIA of five projects have been
submitted through DoED for approval.

1. Upper Modi HEP (18.02MW): S-EIA report
approved by MoFE

2. Uttarganga Storage HEP (828MW): EIA
report submitted to DoED

3. Andhikhola Storage HEP (180MW): EIA
report Submitted to DoED

4. Access Road of Upper Arun HEP: EIA report
submitted to DoED

5. Chainpur Seti HEP (210MW): EIA report
submitted to DoED

6. Rolwaling Khola HEP (22MW): EIA report
submitted to DoED

7. Begnas-Rupa Pump Storage HEP (1S5OMW):
SD/ToR approved, waiting for technical
details.

8. Sisneri Kulekhani Pump Storage HEP
(10O0OMW): MoU signed

9. Jagatpur-Madi 33kV TL Project: MoU signed
for S-EIA, waiting for study permission from
Department of National Parks and Wildlife
Reserve

b. Projects Requiring IEE
The documents, ToR and IEE are subject to

approval from the concerned ministry as per
EPA, 2019/EPR, 2020. In the FY 2020/21, ESSD

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was engaged in IEE of 23 projects and was
able to get approval for IEE of three projects
from Ministry of Energy, Water Resources
& Irrigation, and IEE of nine projects were
submitted for approval. The status of projects
requiring IEE is presented as follows;

1. Borang-Ratmate 220kV TL Project: IEE
report approved

2. Mainaihaya-Sampattiya 132kV TL Project:
IEE report approved

3. Koshi Corridor 220kV TL Project: Revised
IEE report approved

4. Tumlingtar-Sitalpati 220kV TL Project: IEE
report submitted to DoED

5. Amarpur-Dhungesanghu 132kV TL Project:
IEE report submitted to DoED

6. Lalbandhi-Salempur 132kV TL Project: IEE
report submitted to DoED

7. Trishuli 3B-Ratmate 220kV TL Project: IEE
report submitted to DoEd

8. Dhalkebar-Balganga 132kV TL Project: IEE
report submitted to DoED

9. Kaligandaki-Ridi 132kV TL Project: IEE
report submitted to DoED

10. Parwanipur-Pokhariya 132kV TL Project:
IEE report submitted to DoED

11. Bhumahi-Hakoi 132kV TL Project: IEE
report submitted to DoED

12. Grid Tied Solar Power Project Block No.5
(6.5MW): IEE report submitted to DoED

13. Godak-Soyak 132kV TL Project: ToR
approved, IEE report under preparation

14. Surkhet-Dailekh 132kV TL Project: ToR
approved, IEE report under preparation

15. Baneshwor-Bhaktapur 132kV Underground
TL Project: ToR submitted to DoED

16. Banfikot-Khungri 132kV TL Project: ToR
submitted to DoED

17. Lahan-Sukhipur 132kV TL Project: ToR
submitted to DoED

18. Rupani-Bodebarsain 132kV TL Project: ToR
submitted to DoED

19. Kohalpur-Nepalganj 132kV TL Project: ToR
under preparation

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20. Modi A-New Modi 132kV TL Project: MoU
signed, waiting for study permission from
Department of National Parks and Wildlife
Reserve

21. Tamakoshi V 220kV TL Project: MoU
signed, waiting for study permission from
Department of National Parks and Wildlife
Reserve

22. NEA Corporate Building Project: IEE report
under preparation

23. Dharan 220/33 kV Substation Project: MoU
Signed

Public hearing for IEE of Kaligandaki-Ridi_
132kV TL at Beltari, Syangja

Public hearing of Amarpur-Dhungesanghu_
132kV TL at Singhpur, Panchthar

Public hearin

c. Other studies

Beside the IEE/EIA studies mentioned above;
in the FY 2020/21, ESSD was involved in other
studies as followings:

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1. Environment Management Plan of Balanch-
Attariya 132kV TL Project: Approved from
Ministry of Forest and Environment.

2. Environment and Social Management Plan
of Grid Solar and Energy Efficiency Project
(8 districts).

2. Monitoring Projects

ESSD was involved in environmental monitoring
and mitigation of nine different projects
by establishing Environmental 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 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
The status of different monitoring projects is
as follows;

1. Hetauda-Dhalkebar-Duhabi 400kV TL
Project: 29th Quarterly report submitted

2. SASEC Project: Semi-Annual
(January-June, 2020) submitted

Report

a. Kaligandaki Corridor (Dana-Kushma)
220kV TL Project

b. Marsyangdi-Kathmandu
Project

220kV गा
c. Kaligandaki Corridor (Kushma-New
Butwal) 220kV TL Project
d. Marsyangdi Corridor (Udipur-
Markichowk- Bharatpur) 220kV TL Project
3. Tamakoshi-Kathmandu 400kV TL Project:
Semi Annual report 2021)
submitted.
4. 132/220kV Chilime Substation Hub and
Chilime-Trishuli 220kV TL Project: 15th
Quarterly Report submitted

(Jan-June,

5. Hetauda-Bharatpur-Bardghat 220kV_ TL
Project: 29th Quarterly report (Hetauda-
Bharatpur section)

6. Trishuli 3B Hub substation Project: 15th
Quarterly report submitted

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7. Samundratar-Trishuli 3B Hub 132kV TL
Project: 19th Quarterly report submitted

8. Garjyang-Khimti 132kV TL Project: 13th
Quarterly Report submitted

9. New Modi Lekhnath 132kV TL Project: 8th
Quarterly Report submitted.

3. Mitigation and Enhancement Programs

Under mitigation and enhancement programs,
different activities were conducted in this FY
2020/21 and their status is as follows:

3.1 Hetauda-Dhalkebar-Duhabi 400kV TL Project

The department is conducting site based
environmental monitoring and implementation
of mitigation works of the project through
its three site based unit offices located in
Inaruwa, Bardibas and Hetauda. Under the
compensatory plantation mitigation program,
by the end of FY 2020/21, a total of 329,500
seedlings of various species have been planted
in about 214 ha forest area of 10 project
affected districts and the plantation area is
being managed. Out of that, about 147,132
seedlings including replacement of mortality
have been planted in about 34ha of forest land
in this fiscal year.

Till date, ESSD has provided various. skill
development trainings to 204 participants of
the project affected families (PAFs) in the field
of tailoring, building electrician, plumbing,
driving, computer hardware, mobile repairing
and others. Similarly, various short-term
trainings ranging from 1 to 7 days related to
social awareness, community/workershealth
and safety, wildlife conservation,
management, vegetable farming, livestock
farming and others have been provided at 78
localities of the project. During 2020/21, three
numbers of one-day awareness training on
health and safety including Covid-19 awareness
were provided to the construction workers.

forest

ENGINEERING SERVICES DIRECTORATE

3.2 SASEC Projects:

Under SASEC, currently four projects are
under include _ Kali
Gandaki corridor (Dana-Kusma) 220kV TL
Project, Kaligandaki Corridor (Kushma-New
Butwal) 220kV TL Project, Marsyangdi-
Kathmandu 220kV TL Project and Marsyangdi
Corridor (Udipur-Markichowk-Bharatpur)
220kV TL Project. ESSD has been carrying
out environment and social monitoring of

construction which

these projects by establishing the site based
Environment and Social Management Units
(ESMUs). In the FY 2020/21, the following
activities were carried out in these projects.

Public Consultation

A total of 67 public consultations were
undertaken in SASCE Transmission Line Project

and 958 locals were participated.

Public consultation in the project area of UMBTLP_

Public Consultation in the project area of MKTLP

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Safeguard implementation

A total of 156 locals and affected people were
trained under the mitigation measures of the
projects during this period. These trainings
include Driving, Tailoring and Computer under
Skill Development Training and other general
trainings are Livestock Farming, Mushroom
Farming and Forest and Wildlife Conservation
Awareness. Similarly, 125 workers also were
trained under
safety
section. Social awareness programs were
also conducted in Baglung and Parbat under
KNBTLP. Identification of PAFs in New Butwal
Bardhaghat and Marsyangdi Corridor 220 kV
Transmission Line is being carried out and no
trainings were conducted in these projects.

occupational health and

measures in Kushma-New_ Butwal

Mushroom Production Training in Palpa.

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3.3 Tamakoshi-Kathmandu 400kV TL Project

ESSD has been conducting an Environment and
Social Monitoring of the project by establishing
the site based Environment 900 Social
Management Unit (ESMU) at CharikotDolakha
and Khandichaur, Sindhupalchowk. ESMU has
conducted 27 public consultations in different
places of New Khimti-Barhabise and Barhabise-
Kathmandu section during this period. ESSD has
implemented various environment and social
safeguard program in different locations of the
transmission Line alignment. These programs
include Community/Social Awareness (Six
Programs), Forest and Conservation awareness
program (Two programs), Health and Sanitation
(Three Programs) and Occupational Health and
Safety (Three program).

Safety Training to Workers at the project site

Social Awareness Program in Dolkha_

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3.4 132/220kV Chilime Substation Hub and
Chilime-Trishuli 220kV TL Project

House wiring training of 390 hours duration
has been provided to 10 persons from the
project affected families at the project site.

3.4 Trishuli 3B Hub Substation Project

Sewing training of 390 hours duration has been
conducted for 10 women from the project
affected family at the project site.

3.5 New Modi-Lekhnath 132kV TL Project

Vegetable and mushroom production training
of 5 days' duration was conducted at two
different places in the project area, in which
50 people from the project affected families
participated. Forest Management and wildlife
management Training of 4 days' duration was
conducted at three different locations in the
project area, which covered 75 participants
mainly from the affected community forest
user's groups. Similarly, Non-Timber Forest
Products (NTFPs) cultivation training of 7 days'
duration was conducted at two places for 50
people altogether.

Training programs at the project sites of New

rograms at the
Modi-Lekhnath 132kV TL

Trainin

4. Community Support Programs

Under Community support programs of under-
construction projects, different activities were
completed in the FY 2020/21, which are as
follows;

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4.1 Hetauda-Dhalkebar-Duhabi 400kV TL

Project

In the year 2020/21, the community support
was provided for the construction of park
component to Ratamata Panikholsi CFUG,
Mahottari and construction materials (TMT
bar, cement and bricks) were provided to two
CFUGs of Sarlahi district for the construction
of their office building. Similarly, the support
was provided to 3 schools affected or located
nearby the TL in Bara, Rautahat and Sarlahi
districts including construction of boundary
wall, construction of office room and
maintenance of school building.

4.2 SASEC Projects:
a. Marsyangdi-Kathmandu 220 kV TL Project

Under CSP activities, construction materials
such as cements (PPC/OPC), TMT rebar, tubular
pipe, tile, sand and stone, bricks and CGI steel
were provided to Nama Buddhal Committee
located at Dharke of Dhading district for the
construction of cremation sites of Tamang
Committee.

b. Kaligandaki Corridor (Dana-Kushma) 220
kV TL Project

The construction materials (cement) and
Irrigation Pipe (HDPE) have been distributed
for Jaljala Rural Municipality Ward No. 8 of
Parbat district under the CSP.

८. MarsyangdiCorridor(Udipur-Markichowk-
Bharatpur) 220 kV TL Project

AShade for Fulbari Ghat located at Sundarbazar
of Lamajung has been constructed by ESSD
under the CSP Activities of the Project.

4.3 Tamakoshi-Kathmandu 220/400kV_ TL
Project

Under the Community Support Program,
ESSD has accomplished different community
development works in the project areas.

FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021

In this fiscal year, ESSD continued the CSR
activities supporting to construct Water Supply
Management for Toilet of Kriyaputri Bhawan
and Compound Improvement of Bhimsen
Temple in Barhabise, Sindhupalchowk.

4.4 132/220kV Chilime Substation Hub and
Chilime-Trishuli 220kV TL Project

Under the community support program in
the fiscal year 2020/21, ESSD provided office
furniture and a hand saw machine to the
project affected Community Forest Users
Groups in Nuwakot and Rasuwa districts. ESSD
supported to Tribhuwan Secondary School for
construction of a building with a sum of NRs
40 Lakhs at Kispang Rural Municipality-3 in the
project area.

Office Furniture Distribution to Community
Forest Users Group in Rasuwa

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4.5 Samundratar-Trishuli 3B Hub 132kV TL
Project

Distribution of Construction materials to the
project affected communities in Nuwakot for
local development works was done under
the community support program. Under this
program, 240 bags OPC cement and 600 kg of
TMT iron bar were provided to Youth Club of
Bohore Bhanjyang, Suryagadhi. Similarly, 154
bags OPC cement to each of Ward Committees
of Ward No. 5, 6 and 7 of Tadi RM and 104

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bags OPC cement Welcome Gate Construction
Users Committee of Dupcheshwor RM.

4.6 New Modi-Lekhnath 132kV TL Project

Under the community support program in
Fiscal Year 2020/21, ESSD distributed 11 sets of
plastic tunnels to ward 6 of Macchhapuchhre
Rural Municipality, 50 bags of cement to
Lamichhane Kul Mandir community of Modi-
2 and construction materials to Gupte Sirwani
Community Forest Users Group.

Cement bags distribution in Parbat and Distribution of Construction materials

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PROJECT MANAGEMENT DIRECTORATE

roject Management Directorate (PMD)
P in the 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 that is or will be funded
by ADB. At present, PMD is executing diverse
projects in energy sector including transmission
line, substation, distribution system,
distribution system modernization, smart
meters and automation under ADB financed
(i)SASEC — Power System Expansion Project
(SPSEP) (ii) Electricity Transmission Expansion
and Supply Improvement Project (ETESIP) (iii)
Power Transmission and Distribution Efficiency
Enhancement Project (PTDEEP)(iv) SASEC
Power Transmission and Distribution System
Strengthening Projects (SASEC PTDSSP) and (v)
Electricity Grid Modernization Project (EGMP).
PMD is also leading environmental and
engineering study of different transmission
linesup to 400 kV voltage level with length of
more than 1000 km and substations associated
with it under ADB Grant No. 0361: Project
Preparatory Facility for Energy (PPFE).

FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021

PROJECT
MANAGEMENT
DIRECTORATE

A) Electricity Transmission Expansion
and System Improvement Project
(ETESIP)

1. 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- 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. This
project includes three sub-projects viz. (i/New
Khimti — Barhabise 400 kV DC Transmission
Line of length 44km (ii) Barhabise-Lapsiphedi
400 kV DC Transmission Line of length 46km
& 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 subprojects "220
kV GIS Substation Construction in Barhabise"
has been financed through Loan No. 3542 -
NEP (SF): Power Transmission and Distribution
Efficiency Enhancement Project (PTDEEP).

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The contract for construction of New Khimti —
Bahrabise 400 kV Transmission Line is signed
with M/S KEC International Limited, India.
Design/drawings for most of the equipments
are already approved. Out of 114 nos. of
towers of 400 kV TL, 22 tower foundations
have been completed and 2 towers have been
erected.This transmission line is expected to
be completed by July 2022.

Location AP 30/2 tower erection competed
for Bahrabise — Kathmandu 400 kV

Transmission Line

The contract for construction of Barhabise-
Kathmandu 400kV and 132 kV Lapsiphedi-
Changunarayan Transmission Line has been
awarded to M/s Larsen and Toubro Limited,
India. Till date, tower design and testing has
been completed for both 132 kV and 400 kV
TL section. More than 90% of TL materials
have been supplied. Out of 122 nos. of towers
of 400 kV TL, 98 tower foundations have been
completed and 78 towers have been erected.
The transmission line has been expected to be
complete by July 2022.

The contract for procurement of plant for 220
kV Barhabise GIS SS has been awarded to M/
SJV_ of Guangxi Transmission & Substation
Construction Co. and Shenzhen' Clou
Electronics Co. Ltd, China. Construction work at
site is going on. Power and station transformer

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has been received at site. 220 & 132 kV GIS
equipments are under manufacturing process.

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Transformer foundation works under progress
at Bahrabise Substation

B)SASEC Power System Expansion
Project (SASEC PSEP)

1. Samundratar-Trishuli 3B132kV, in Tadi
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 has the
capacity to evacuate 270 MW power generated
from hydropower projects which will be
transmitted to Trishuli 3B Hub Substation,
which is in final stage of construction in
Pairebeshi, Nuwakot. The construction of this
project was successfully completed in the F/Y
2077/78 with the connection arrangement
made to one of the 132kV line bays of Upper
Trishuli 3A HPP which is already connected to
national grid at Matatirtha Substation. The 26
km long 132kV Double Circuit Transmission
Line and 132/33/11kV, 2x 30MVA Substation
constructed by the project were successfully

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commissioned and inaugurated by Rt. Hon.
Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli on July 3,
2021. 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.

132 kV Switchyard of Samundratar 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, transformer capacity
of Chaughada Substation was upgraded to
8 MVA in 33/11kV level with replacement of
instrument transformers and Switchgears by
this project.

The EPC contract for the project was signed
between NEA and ETERN-CCCE-FEPEC JV, China
and the contract was effective on November
28, 2016. The financing agreement for this
project was concluded on April 20, 2015 with
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with Asian Development Bank to finance loan
equivalent to USD 12 Million.

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Aerial view of Samundratar 132 kV Substation

2. Marsyangdi Corridor 220 Transmission
Line Project

Marsyangdi Corridor 220 kV Transmission
Line Project was formulated to connect
power generated by hydropower stations in
Marsyangdi basin/ river and its tributaries to
the Integrated Nepal Power System (INPS).
This project plans to construct approx. 113
km long Double Circuit 220 kV Transmission
Line from Manang (Dharapani Substation) to
Chitwan (New Bharatpur substation) via Khudi
substation, Udipur substation and Markichowk
substation and associated substations at
Dharapani, Manang (220/132 kV, 100 MVA &
132/33 kV, 30 MVA), Khudi, Lamjung (220/132
kV, 160 MVA & 132/33 kV, 50 MVA), Udipur,
Lamjung (220/132 kV, 160 MVA & 132/33
kV, 50 MVA) and New Bharatpur, Chitwan
(220/132 kV 320 MVA).

The entire project has been divided into
three packages. The first package consists
of construction of about is 67 km of 220 kV,
double circuit transmission line with twin
ACCC Drake conductors from Udipur to
Bharatpur. Contract for this package has been

awarded to M/s Pinggao Group Co. Ltd, China

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and construction work is in progress. All types
of tower design and testing work has been
completed. Construction of 31 nos. of tower
foundations and erection of 15 towers have
been completed in Lamjung district.

Under construction Udipur Substation

The second package consists of the
construction of 220/132 kV substations at
Udipur and Bharatpur. The contract for this
package has been awarded to M/s Larsen and
Toubro Construction, India. Around 50% of
work associated with supply and delivery has
been completed while about 15% of the civil
work has been completed.

Erection of 220 kV tower of Udipur —
Markichowk section

The contract for the third package, consisting
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double circuit transmission line with twin
conductors (ACCC Drake and ACSR Moose)
from Dharapani, Manang to Udipur, Lamjung
via Khudi, Lamjung and associated substations
at Khudi and Dharapani has been signed with
M/s TBEA Co., Ltd, China. About 5% of works
associated with supply portion has been
completed. Survey works of transmission
line and survey & soil investigation work of
substation has been completed.

Both the sections of transmission lines and
associated substations of the project are
expected to be commissioned by end of FY
2078/079 (2021/22). The overall progress of
the project till date is 29%.

3. Marsyangdi - Kathmandu = 220kV

Transmission Line Project

The objective of this project is to evacuate
power from various hydropower projects in
Marsyangdi Corridor to Kathmandu valley
which ultimately reinforces INPS and improve
reliability of transmission system. The scope
of this project includes design, supply
and construction of 82 km double circuit
transmission line and 220kV Air Insulated
Substation (AIS) at Matatirtha (Kathmandu)
& 220kV Gas Insulated Substation (GIS) at
Markichowk (Tanahu). The whole project has
been split into two packages.

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The first package covers construction of
about 82 km of 220 kV Double Circuit twin
"ACSR MOOSE" line from Markichowk to
Matatirtha. The contract for this package had
been awarded to M/s TATA Projects Limited,
India on 30 June 2016 with the construction
period of 30 months. However, project
couldn't be completed on the scheduled time
due to various reasons beyond control of NEA
including, but not limited to the effects of
COVID-19 pandemic. Construction progress of
this transmission line has been affected due
to local issue at Siddhalekh RM-O7, Pipaltar,
Dhading district where two nos. of tower
foundation along with erection and stringing
work has been halted due to public hindrance.
Out of 231 towers, foundation and erection
of 229 towers has been completed along with
stringing of about 79 km conductorThe line
is planned to be commissioned by the end of
October 2021.

The second package consists of construction
of 220/132/33kV Air Insulated Substation
(AIS) of 320 MVA at Matatirtha, Kathmandu
and 220/132/33kV Gas Insulated Substation
(GIS) of 320MVA at Markichowk, Tanahu. The
contract for this package had been awarded
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on 22 December 2016 which was terminated
due to non-performance of the contractor on
17 January 2020. After re-bid, the contract
for the same has been awarded to M/s China
Machinery Engineering Corporation, China
on 31 December 2020 with the construction
period of 18 months. The contractor has started
to submit design/drawing for the project. The
substations are planned to be commissioned
by September 2022.

4. Kaligandaki Corridor 220kV

Transmission Line Project

The scope of the project includes construction
of 220/132 kV, 100 MVA & 132/33 kV, 25 MVA
Substation at Dana (Myagdi), 220/132 kvV,
100 MVA Substations at Kushma (Parbat) and
127.57 km of 220 kV D/C transmission line
(Dana- Kushma- New Butwal).

The project has been divided into two packages.
First package covers construction of 39.6 km of
220 kV transmission line from Dana to Kushma
and associated 220 kV substation each at Dana
& Kushma.

220/132 kV Kushma Substation

The contract for this package was awarded
to M/s JV of TATA Projects Limited & CHINT

Electric Co. Ltd., India. Both substations and
transmission line were successfully completed

and inaugurated on 4 February 2021.

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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 has been awarded to
M/S Larsen & Toubro Limited, India. For this
package, check survey and cadastral survey
has already been concluded. Foundation of
145 nos. out of 231 nos. towers has been
completed. This transmission line is planned to
be commissioned by the end of 2021.

5. 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
Nawalparasi.

New Butwal,

The contract for construction of 220/132
kV, 100 MVA Substation in New Butwal
(Nawalparasi) has been awarded to M/S Tata
projects Limited, India.The substation is in
advance stage of completion and planned to
be commissioned by September 2021.

Kushma- New Butwal 220 kV Transmission
Line Tower

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The contract of design, supply, installation and
commissioning of 21 km of 220 kV transmission
line from New Butwal to Bardaghat has been
undertaken by M/S Powerchina Sepco1Electric
Power Construction Co. Ltd.Though  pre-
construction activities like field survey, soil
investigation, tree counting, etc. have been
completed before second wave of COVID-19,
supply of tower stubs and civil construction
schedule is badly affected and yet to start.
Due to delay in EIA approval and COVID-19
pandemic, project activities are being delayed.
The transmission line is expected to be
completed by December 2022.

6. Grid Substation Reinforcement and
Capacity Expansion Project

The idea of this project was drafted to
reinforce & upgrade eight numbers. of
existing grid substations of © NEA which
includes reinforcement and upgradation of
132 kV Gandak S/S, Butwal S/S, Bharatpur
S/S, Kawasoti S/S, Damauli S/S, Banepa S/S,
Dhalkebar S/S and Lahan S/S. 280 MVA capacity
was added in the grid when reinforcement
and upgradation work of all these eight grid
substation was concluded on December
2017. Protection upgradation and addition
of Substation Automation System in Gandak
SS and Baneswar SS were also completed
successfully.

As an additional scope to this project,
upgradation of both circuits of Dhalkebar -
Mujeliya 33 kV Double Circuit Line of length
23 km has been successfully completed by
replacing the existing 0.10 sq. Inch ACSR
conductor with ACCC "Silvassa" Conductor.
Further, addition of 33 kV 2x10 MVar capacitor

banks at Mujeliya substations is also completed.

7. Distribution System Augmentation and
Expansion Project

This project was initiated to augment and
expand the distribution system all over Nepal

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to improve reliability of distribution system,
enhance quality of electricity supply and 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, 5 substations
have been commissioned & charged and has
contributed to 40 MVA additional capacity into
the system. Similarly, a total of 128 km of 33 kV
line, 69 km of 11 kV line and 34 km of 400/230
V line has been completed and 29 number of
distribution transformers have been installed
till date. 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 by the end of 2021.

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, 8 substations have been
commissioned & charged and has contributed
to 49 MVA additional capacity into the system.

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km of 11 kV line, 25 km of 400/230 V line has
been completed and 25 number of distribution
transformers have been installed till date. 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
by the end of 2021.

Lot 3: This contract lot intends to improve
distribution network all over the country. The
scope of this contract consists of upgradation
of 11 numbers of 33/11 kV 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.

8. Distribution System Master Plan Project

This project is now complete and was
designed to prepare a Distribution System/
Rural Electrification Master Plan of Nepal (DS/
REMP-N) for the entire country, with emphasis
on providing electricity for all for betterment
of livelihoods in the remote settlements of
the country in an efficient way. The prime
assignment of this project was to identify
least cost and economically viable means
to reinforce, upgrade and expand Nepal's
electricity system, including on and off-grid,
to achieve universal access to electricity by
2023 and optimized access in on-grid areas by
2035. The final report which included Seven
(7) provincials Distribution System / Rural
Electrification Master Plan and a consolidated
National Master Plan report for Nepal and other
relevant reports such as socio-economic survey
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report was submitted by the consultant

M/s Gesto Energy, Portugal. The master
plan also includes policy recommendations,
comprehensive electrification and distribution
augmentation program and detailed case
studies. The project was funded by Norwegian

Grant, administered by ADB.

9. 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 grant of USD
20 Million from Strategic Climate Change Fund
under ADB administration of SASEC Power
System Expansion Project. NEA will utilize 18.5
Million of the grant as VGF to purchase solar
power from eligible solar power developer. The
Solar Power Developer will be encouraged by
the upfront payment they would receive from
NEA for power they sell upto June 2022. Under
this scheme, NEA will purchase power from
grid tied solar plant for 25 years at the posted
rate of NRs. 6.60. The VGF will be utilized to fill
the gap of posted solar power purchase rate
of NRs. 6.60 per kWh and the competitive rate
quoted by the Solar power Developer for up to
June 2022.

Under this VGF scheme, five (5) solar power
developers have been selected through
competitive bidding process and contract has
been signed with them to procure solar energy
generated byinstalledutility scale grid tied
solar power plant with total capacity 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)
developers and is in process for the remaining

has been concluded with four (4)

one developer.

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C) Power Transmission and
Distribution Efficiency
Enhancement Project (PTDEEP)

The purpose of this project is to strengthen
distribution system capacity of Kathmandu
Valley including modernization of distribution
system to provide safe and reliable electricity
supply in Kathmandu valley. The project value
is of USD 189 Million and is jointly funded by
ADB and GON. Out of the project cost of USD
189 Million, ADB has funded USD 150 Million
as a loan and the balance is being financed
through GoN and NEA. Additional USD 2.0
Million 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:

1. 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 SS at Changunarayan.
Additional scope 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 has
also been included. These substations will play
major role to evacuate the power generated
by IPPs and Upper Tamakoshi Hydro Electric
Plant through Khimti-Barhabise—Kathmandu
400/220 kV Line, which will be initially charged

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at 220 kV. The addition of these substations
will also help reinforce transmission network
of Kathmandu valley and increasing the
reliability of transmission network feeding
power to Kathmandu valley. Further, since the
areas around these substations are supplied
from substations far from load center, addition
of these substations aids to improvement of
power quality in these areas.

Construction of boundary wall at.
Changunarayan

The contract for this project has been awarded
to M/s Larsen and Toubro Limited, India on
November 2020. Till date, detail survey and soil
investigation work at Changunarayan, Suichatar
and Teku substation has been completed. Tower
foundation, boundary wall as well as approach
road works at Changunarayan substation are
on the verge of completion. Other design of
electrical and civil components of substations
is under review/submission. These substations
are expected to be completed by the end of
December 2022.

2. Kathmandu Valley Transmission
Capacity Reinforcement Project

As an essential project to cope growing demand
in the outskirts of the Kathmandu valley and to
reduce burden on the existing substations, this
project will augment grid substation capacity
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MVA each at Mulpani, Futung and Chapagaon.
These substations will not just increase the
reliability of distribution network but also
serve to supply qualitative electricity to the
consumers. The Contract of these Substations
is being executed by M/S Pinggao Group Co.
Limited, China.

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View of Phutung Substation

Manufacturing of major equipment such as
power transformer and GIS has already been
completed and design/drawings of most of
other electrical equipment has also been
concluded. Approval for designs and drawings
related to civil works such as sub/superstructure
has been obtained. Due to geological and
social problems, civil works at the sites were
delayed thus extending contract completion
period up to November 2021. Land acquisition
of Chapagaon Substation was delayed and
contractor was provided with
construction plot at Thimi switching station.
Further, due to the soil strata and necessity
of extra works that were not envisaged in
the contract, location from Mulpani had to
be changed to Chovar. Official process has
been started to obtain construction plot from
Government of Nepal. Ongoing COVID-19
pandemic has further affected the project
activities causing delay in the completion time.

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3. 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.

Erection of A Type Feeder Pillar at Baluwatar

Thescope of the project includes design, supply,
installation and commissioning of underground
distribution network using trenchless boring
methodology under Maharajgunj Distribution
Center including reinforcement and
automation. Major work includes construction
of 278 circuit km of underground 11 kV line,
390 circuit km of underground 400 volt line,
96 km of underground optical fiber laying, 17
circuit km of construction and upgrading of 11
kV overhead line by AB Cable& 38 circuit km
of 400 Volt overhead line by AB Cable and 147
nos. of and RMU installation.

The contract agreement was made on 15
March, 2019 with KEI Industries Limited, India.
As of now, route survey for 280 km of HT feeder

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and 467 km of LT line covering 317 distribution
transformers has been completed. In addition,
176 km of pipe laying and 154 km of cable
laying has been completed. Due to effect of
COVID-19 pandemic, this project is expected
to be completed by middle of 2022.

4. 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 0.4kV) 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. Major work
includes construction of 217 kmofunderground
11 kV line, 388 km of underground 400 volt
line, 108 km of underground optical fiber
laying, 3 km of construction and upgrading of
11 kV overhead line by AB Cable & 20 km of
400 Volt overhead line by AB Cable and 70 nos.
of and RMU installation.

The contract agreement was made on the
15 March, 2019 with KEI Industries Limited,
India. Till date, 43 km HT cable laying, 63 km LT
cable laying has been completed in Chabahil,
Paniphokari, Lazimpat, Koteshwor, Nayabazar,
Thamel, Garidhara, Dhobikhola Corridor area.
Cable, Pipe laying and foundation for panels/
RMU is in progress. Due to effect of Covid-19
pandemic, the project is expected to be
completed by middle of 2022.

5. Kathmandu Valley Smart Metering
Project

This is first smart metering project as a pilot
project of NEA which covers all single and
three phase consumer be equipped with

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smart meter and a milestone to modernize
the distribution business eventually improving
financial health of NEA with reduction of
distribution losses and increment of overall
efficiency of distribution system operation.
NEA intends to introduce smart 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 lots of benefits to the customers that

can be seen in a number of countries.

Smart meter being installed

Under this project, a pilot project is underway
to roll out smart meters and implement
Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)
for 97,000 consumers of Ratnapark and
Maharajgunj DC and 1,000 LT distribution
transformers. This contract is undertaken by
M/S Pinggao Wisdom JV which was awarded in
March 2019. More than 60,000 smart meters
for various consumer categories have already
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system and meter data management system.
During the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown,
smart meters have facilitated timely meter
reading and billing of consumers without any
human intervention. In the initial stages of
program rollout, immediate benefits such as
reduced meter reading costs and cut back in
AT&C losses has been realized. This project
software features Head End System (HES),
Meter Data Management System (MDMS),
Intelligence (BI) and Network
Management System (NMS).

Business

6. 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 centralized supervision based process
for monitoring and control of power system
parameters essential to maintain health of
integrated system by providing uninterrupted
and quality power to end-users. Further, this
project is crucial for NEA in terms of 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 S/S.
The contract of this project has been awarded
to M/S GE T&D India Limited on 5 January
2020 and is expected to be completed within
March 2022.

D) SASEC Power Transmission
and Distribution System
Strengthening Project (PTDSSP)

This project continues some of the activities of
the ongoing project PTDEEP to some extent.
The project is focused on reinforcement
and modernization of power supply system,

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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
ohase-wise manner starting from Pokhara and
Bharatpur. The sub projects under this project
are:

1. Kathmandu Valley Transmission
Capacity Reinforcement Project (Phase

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The project is the continuation of Kathmandu
Valley Transmission Capacity 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 — single
circuit 66 kV transmission line. The scope
includes construction of 132 kV double
underground cable
line approximately 12 km from. existing
Bhaktapur Substation to newly proposed 132
kV GIS Substation at Koteshwor with 2x45
MVA,132/11 kV and 2x63 MVA, 132/66 kV
Transformer via Thimi Substation. The project

circuit transmission

also includes approximately 2 km of 66 kV
double circuit underground transmission line
from newly proposed Koteshwor Substation to
existing Baneshwor Substation and necessary
bay extension works at both ends of the
transmission line.

Survey license for the transmission § line
has already been acquired and ESSD, NEA
is conducting IEE study for the line. Due to
unavailability of land in targeted area of
Koteshwor/Tinkune area, project is assessing
other alternatives for the construction plot
of Koteshwor substation. Preliminary survey
has been completed and bidding document
preparation is underway. The detail survey of
Chovar-Patan-Chapagaun double circuit 132
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length of 12.5 km is being conducted by NEA
Engineering Company (NEAEC). After obtaining
survey license detailed survey as well as IEE
study will be conducted.

2. Upgrading of Khimti-1, Barhabise and
Lapsiphedi SS to 400 kV

To evacuate power generated by IPPs including
Tamakoshi and Middle Bhotekoshi, the Khimti
— Bahrabise — Lapsiphedi transmission line
have to operate at 400 kV and accordingly the
substations at Khimti, Bahrabise and Lapsiphedi
need to upgrade to 400 kV voltage level. To
meet these power evacuation requirements,
Khimti-Bahrabise-Lapsiphedi 400 kV substation
project has been initiated.

The scope of this project is to construct (i) New
Khimti 400/220 kV substation including 2 nos.
of 400kV line bays to terminate double circuit
Quad Moose ACSR transmission line along
with construction of two numbers ICT bays for
connectingtwosingle phaseAuto-transformers'
bank of 315 MVA each with 3*105MVA plus
1*105MVA spare unit with total capacity of
630MVA (ii) Barhabise 400/220kVsubstation
including 4 numbers of 400kV line bays
Quad Moose
ACSR transmission line, construction of two
numbers of ICT bays for connecting two
single phase Auto-transformers' bank of
3*53.33MVA plus 1*53.33MVA spare unit with
total capacity of 320MVA and construction of 1
bay for connecting 1 nos. of 420kV, SOMVAR,
3-phase Shunt Reactor along with supply
and installation of the reactor (iii) Lapsiphedi
400/220 kV substation including 2 numbers
of 400kV line bays to terminate 400kV double
circuit Quad Moose ACSR transmission line
along with construction of one number of
ICT bay for connecting a single phase auto-
transformers bank of 315 MVA with 3*105MVA
plus 1*105MVA spare unit with total capacity
of 315MVA.

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Contract agreement was signed between
NEA and M/s Grid Solutions SAS, France on
2 October 2020. Till date, preliminary survey
works have been completed at New Khimti and
Barhabise substation while soil investigation
works is also ongoing. Engineering drawing/
documents are being submitted and approved.

3. Kathmandu Valley West Distribution
System Enhancement Project

This project intends the enhancement of
distribution system and/or rehabilitation of
the distribution system (11kV and 0.4kV) along
with the provision of automation in distribution
areas under Kirtipur, Kuleshwor, Baneshwor,
Balaju and Jorparti Distribution Center of the
Kathmandu Valley.

The scope of the project includes design,
supply, installation and commissioning of
underground _ distribution using
trenchless boring methodology under five (5)
distribution center including reinforcement
and automation.

network

Major workin this project includes construction
of 225 circuit km underground 11 kV line & 239
circuit km underground 400 volt line, 225 km
underground optical fiber laying, Construction
and upgrading of 11 kV overhead line by AB
Cable: 165 circuit km & 400 Volt overhead
line by AB Cable: 240 km, RMU installation:
360 nos. and OPGW stringing: 165 km. Survey
works, Network design and equipment design
is finalized. Dispatch Authorization of major
equipment has been given. The contract has
been awarded to M/S Larsen and Toubro
Limited, India on 24 June, 2020. The project is
expected to complete by end of 2023.

4. Lalitpur and Bhaktapur Urban
Distribution Network Reinforcement

The aim of this project is the enhancement of
distribution system and/or rehabilitation of
existing distribution system with the provision

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of automation for the areas under Lagankhel,
Pulchowk, Bhaktapur and Thimi 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 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.

Contract agreement of the project was
concluded with M/s TATA Projects Limited,
India on June 4, 2021 with project completion
period of three years. Preliminary survey
work of the project is being carried out by the
Contractor.

5. Distribution System Reinforcement
and Modernization of Bharatpur and
Pokhara

This project aims 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.

Work under this project is divided into two
sections (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.

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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. Bids received from the
bidders are under evaluation.

6. Rural Electrification and Distribution
Network Reinforcements in Province 2

In order to achieve the goal of sustainable
energy access and grid access 10 ll,
Government of Nepal and Nepal Electricity
Authority have emphasized on improving
the quality of electricity supply through
construction of more 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, Lot4 & Lot 5.

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
which will connect these new substations and
old substation from the existing and/or new
network.

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,

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and Parsa districts which will connect these
new substations and old substation from the
existing and/or new network.

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 transformers at Saptari
and Siraha districts.

Lot 4: The scope of work consists of
construction of 360 circuit km of 11kV, 350
circuit km of 400/230V line and installation
of 175 nos. of distribution transformers at
Dhanusha, Mahottari and Sarlahi districts.

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.

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 is ongoing.

7. Hetauda-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 132 kV Transmission Line
along with the 132 kV substation at Pokhariya
(Parsa district) to meet the current demand of
industrial growth. Nijgadh-Pokhariya 400 kV
Transmission Line along with the concomitant
substations in Nijgadh and Pokhariya has
been planned for future electricity demand of
industries.

Proposed 132 kV double circuit transmission
line from Parwanipur to Pokhariya of 21
km in length will be constructed using
HTLS conductor. The survey of the line is

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already completed, which was carried out
by Engineering Directorate of NEA. The IEE
study of the line has also been concluded by
Environment and Social Studies Division (ESSD)
and approved by GON. Bids for construction
of 132 kV line and 132 kV Substations at
Pokahariya is planned to be invited by October
2021 immediately after land acquisition for
Pokhariya substation.

Likewise, study of the 400 kV Nijgadh-Pokhariya
transmission line of approximate length of 75
km has also been initiated. The detailed survey
is being carried out by Engineering Directorate
of NEA and expected to be completed by
September 2021.

8. Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
Development Project

This project supports government's vision
of sustainable = environmental ___ friendly
transportation system in Nepal which ultimately
increases the consumption of electricity and
reduces the import of fossil fuels. The project
aims on installation of 50 (Fifty) 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 on-
site maintenance of the entire system for 5 (Five)
years from the date of 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
between Electric Vehicle Service Equipment
(EVSE) and Electric Vehicle (EV).

Contract Agreement of the Project was
concluded with M/s Wanbang Digital Energy
Co., Ltd., China on April 09, 2021 with the
project completion period of one year. The
preconstruction survey works of the project is
being carried out.

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E) Electricity Grid Modernization
Project (EGMP)

The EGMP finances high priority electricity
grid modernization investment both 1)
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:

1. Construction of Distribution Command
and Control Centre (DCC)

Distribution system control and data center
project is constructing Supervisory Control
and Data Acquisition System (SCADA) /
Distribution Management System (DMS)
/ Outage Management System (OMS) for
underground electricity distribution system
within Kathmandu Valley and an International
standard Tier Ill Data Center for NEA at Load
Dispatch Centre, Syuchatar premises. Project
has just signed a contract for the SCADA/DMS/
OMS system and Data Centre on July 2021.
This project will be integrated/interfaced with
GIS system of electricity distribution system
reinforcement Projects, GIS Smart Grid Project,
Smart Metering projects etc.

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Altogether 30 substations and_ switching
stations within Kathmandu valley will be
connected, monitored and controlled from
the Distribution Command and_ Control
Centre within Kathmandu Valley. Currently
only 18 substations and switching stations
are in plan and remaining 12 substations will
be connected gradually as the substation
projects are in pipeline. Electricity distribution
system equipment deployed through different
distribution system reinforcement projects will
be connected through Optical fiber will also be
configured, monitored and controlled remotely
through SCADA/DMS/OMS system. Further,
the project is also constructing containerized
type international standard Tier Ill data center
with the ability to accommodate all IT facilities
within different utilities in NEA.

2. Smart Metering Project (Phase II)

With an aim to revolutionize distribution
system throughout Kathmandu valley, EGMP
(Electricity Grid Modernization Project) is
introducing Kathmandu Valley Smart Metering
project Phase II, supplementing Smart Metering
Phase। project being implemented under
PTDEEP (Power Transmission and Distribution
Efficiency Enhancement Project). Through
this project, NEA intends to replace 3,90,000
electromechanical meters of the consumers
of remaining nine distribution centres (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
distribution centers inside Kathmandu to obtain
all necessary information to plan and improve
energy efficiency and bring other operational
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effectively and improve customer services.
The final bidding document for the project has
already been prepared and is under review.

3. Grid Substation Automation Project
(Phase II)

The purpose of this project is to automate grid
substations of various Grid Division Offices
outside Kathmandu valley built over a strong
and vibrant communication backbone. The
scope of Substation Automation System (SAS)-
Phase Il includes controlling and monitoring
of 132 kV, 66 kV & 33 kV Transmission and
Distribution system of 49 grid substations,
of 6 Master Control Center
(MCC) at each division office and integration
of all 400kV/220kV/132kV/66kV/33kV/11kV
substation with MCC and Load Dispatch Center
(LDC) with replacements and retrofitting of
control & relay panels, switchgear panels,
isolators and other electrical & mechanical

construction

auxiliary systems which are not compatible to
SAS.

Through SAS implementation, all grid
substations will be unmanned and controlled
from Master Control Center (MCC). NEA aims
to mirror benefits such as reduced operating
staffs at substations, improving operating
decision ability and quality of service provided
to consumers, while maintaining acceptable
levels of risk and reliability with technical
database. Survey of existing substation has
finished so far. PMD has planned to invite bids
for this project by November 2021.

4. Dandakhet-Rahughat 132 kV
Transmission Line and Substation
Project

This project has been designed primarily to
evacuate power generated from IPPs from
Rahuganga and Kaligandaki river basins of
Myagdi district, Dhaulagiri zone.

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Staff quarter building at Dandakhet substation

The scope of this project includes construction
of 25 km, 132 kV double circuit transmission line
using ACSR cardinal conductor from Dandakhet
to Rahughat through LILO arrangement in 220
kV Kaligandaki transmission line, 132/33 kV,
30 MVA substation at Dandakhet and 220/132
kV, 200 MVA substation at Rahughat. Bids for
construction of substation and transmission
line are under evaluation. Land acquisition
of Rahughat substation has been completed
while in case of Dadakhet substation, with the
acquisition of required land, construction of
staff quarter, guard house and boundary wall
has been concluded.

5. Ghorahi — Madichaur 132 kV
Transmission Line and Substation
Project

This project is initiated by Nepal Government
under Energy Crisis Eradication budget head
to electrify Rolpa district, since it hasn't been
connected to National grid yet. 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
will evacuate approximately around 200 MW
of power generated to the INPS.

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The project comprises of construction of
approximately around 40 km long 132 kV double
circuit Transmission Line with 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 132 kV bay extension at Ghorahi
Substation.

Land for Khungri substation at Khungri, Rolpa
has been acquired. Civil works of constructing
boundary wall, store building along with
others protection works at substation land
is completed. The detail survey of the
transmission line route and Initial Environment
Examination (IEE) of the project has also been
completed. Bids for construction of substation
and transmission line are under evaluation.

6. Borang — Lapang 132 kV, Lapang -
Ratmate 220 kV Transmission Line and
Substation Project

The project aims to evacuate power
generated by IPP's of Aankhu Khola Corridor
& Budhigandaki corridor to INPS. The scope of
this 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 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 now, detailed survey, feasibility study
and IEE has been completed. In addition,
land acquisition has been completed for both
Borang and Lapang, Biharthok substation.
Technical evaluation of the bidder's proposal is
ongoing.

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7. Construction
Substation

of 132 kV Pangtang

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 Pangtang and
necessary bay extension works at Barhabise
substation. Till date, land acquisition for
the Pantang (Balefi) substation has been
accomplished. Construction of approach road,
compound wall fencing and protection works
has been completed at substation site. Bids
invited for the construction of substation are
under evaluation.

8. Construction of 132 kV Keraun Substation

This project intends to reinforce power supply
system to supply adequate and reliable power
in Morang district and to minimize overloading
problem of existing Duhabi 132/33kV grid
substation as well as 33/11 kV Rani, Rangeli
and Biratchowk substations. The project
covers construction of Keraun 132/33kV,
2X63 MVA and 132/11kV, 22.5 MVA AIS sub-
station, Keraun-Rangeli 15 km double circuit
&Keraun-Biratchowk 25 km double circuit 33kV
sub-transmission line. Till date, layout design
and single line diagram of substation, geo-
investigation works have been approved and
detail designs and drawing of civil works are in
approval process. For the main substation work
and 33 kV line, contract has been recently signed
on June 11, 2021. The project is expected to be
completed by September 2023.

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Substation site at Keraun, Morang

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9. 132/66 kV 'Transmission
Upgradation Project

Line

Transmission network in Kathmandu valley
currently comprises of ACSR Bear, Panther,
Wolf and Dog conductors. Most of these lines
are overloaded and can't handle contingency
conditions. In few instances, even the normal
loading creates system instability. In order to
mitigate these problems and abnormalities,
7 km Suichatar-Matatirtha 132 kV TL, 5 km
Suichatar-Balaju 132 kV TL, 13 km 132 kV
Suichatar-Patan TL and 8.5 km Suichatar- Teku
66 kV TL within Kathmandu valley has been
planned to upgrade by replacing existing
conductor with HTLS conductor.

In addition to transmission line in Kathmandu
valley, 120 km of Pathaiya-Dhalkebar 132 kV
DC transmission line built with ACSR Bear
conductor is another important transmission
line section as the supply can be routed from
either Hetauda to Dhalkebar or Dhalkebar
to Pawanipur substation. Currently, major
power source is Dhalkebar SS and sometimes,
it becomes necessary to supply uptoButwal
through the Dhalkebar - Patlaiya line. This
is also the main line to supply Birgunj area
where numbers of industries are facing power
shortages and this line tends to operate in
overloading. Thus, to avoid overloading and
outages during contingency and normal
loading condition, this line has also been
planned to upgrade using HTLS conductor.
Further, another transmission line planned
for upgradation is 30 km of Kushaha- Duhabi
132 kV TL section constructed with ACSR Bear
conductor. It becomes imperative to upgrade
this transmission line section as this line is
the main export / import point for power
trade with India and connected with Kataiya
substation in India. This line also acts a major
power carrier for the substations supplying
Duhabi and Biratnagar area.

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Bids for this project had already been invitedon
10 August 2021 but contract with the bidder
could not succeed.Therefore, annulment
notice was published on 1 July 2021 and re-
tender for same has been floated again on 12
July 2021.

10. Kohalpur—Nepalgunj 132 kV Transmission
Line & Substation Project

This project is necessary to improve power
quality and reliability of Banke district. After
construction of this substation at Janaki
Gaupalika area, it can feed power to the
industrial sector at Nepalgunj as well as to
nearby 33/11 kV substations. This project was
initiated in FY 2075/076 (2018/19) and later
funded by ADB. The estimated cost of the
project is USS 12 Million. This project includes
construction of about 10 km long double
circuit 132 kV transmission line with ACSR Bear
conductor and construction of 2x132/33 kV, 63
MVA substation at Bakaspur. As of July 2021,
detail survey and IEE works are in progress.
Land for New Nepalgunj substation has been
identified at Banke, Janaki Rural Municipality
Ward No. 6, Bakaspur. Land acquisition for
substation is in progress.

11.Arun Khola (Dumkibas) 132 kV

Substation Project

This project is focused on the development
of 132/33/11 kV Substation at Dumkibas of
Binayee Triveni Rural Municipality to meet
increasing power demand of _ industrial
consumers in Dumkibas and = Arunkhola
areas, improve voltage in middle and western
parts of Nawalparasi (Bardghat-Susta east)
district, enhance quality and reliable power
supply and minimize overloading problem
of Bharatpur-Kawasoti-Bardghat 132 single
circuit transmission line of INPS.

The scope of this project includes construction
of a 132/33/11 kV, 2x30 MVA substation at

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Tamang Danda of Dumkibas, Ward No.2 of
Binayee Triveni Rural Municipality in Gandaki
province of Nepal. The proposed 132/33/11 kV
Substation will fed from exiting NEA Bardghat-
Sardi 132 kV double circuit transmission line.
This project is also focused to construct 11
kV feeders of distribution line to Dumkibas
Bajar, Arunkhola Bajar areas and community
consumers from the 132/33/11 kV Substation
at Dumkibas.

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Substation site at Dumkibas

As of July 2021, required land acquisition
works for the 132/33/11 kV substation at
Tamang Danda of Dumkibas is in final stage
while bidding document preparation 15
underway. The substation facility is planned to
be commissioned by the end of July 2023.

F) 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
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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
& substation design with tower spotting and
demarcation in site, soil tests, all necessary
civil and electromechanical design, safeguard
studies, preparation of cost estimate,
preparation of bidding documents and
necessary activities in detail enough to provide
adequate information & 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.

1. 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 proud to be 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 ADB grant assistance under Project
preparatory Facility for Energy. ELC Electro
consult S.P.A, Italy has been awarded the job
of detail engineering and complete design of
400 kV TL and associated substations along
the route. As of now, the consultant has
completed detail survey, soil investigation
works, tower and foundation design works and
bid documents works of Chhinchu - Surkhet
132 kV DC transmission line and has submitted
the documents to the project for final approval.
Similarly, consultant has also completed detail

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survey & soil investigation works of New Butwal
- Lamahi 400 kV transmission line.

For the substation part, consultant has
submitted design of Dododhara (New
Lumki) 400 kV substation and Surkhet 132kV
substation. Furthermore, the consultant has
also submitted a review report of the existing
tower design. The detailed study on due
diligence related activities and engineering
design on the remaining transmission line and
substation design is targeted to be completed
by this fiscal year. The proposed transmission
route and substation under the scope of detail

study and engineering design are as follows:
Transmission Lines:

७ New Butwal - Lamahi 400 kV DC

Transmission Line (150 km)

७ Lamahi—Chhinchu 400 kV DC Transmission
Line (95 km)

७ Chhinchu — Dododhara (New. Lumki)
AOOkV DC Transmission Line (91 km)

७ Chhinchu- Surkhet 132kV DC Transmission
Line (25 km)

७ Dododhara (New Lumki) न New
Attariya(Daijee) 400 kV DC Transmission
Line (90 km)

Substations:

e New Butwal 400kV Substation

e = Lamahi 400kV Substation

७ Dododhara (New Lumki) 400kV Substation
e = Surkhet 132kV Substation

e = =§=Chhinchu 400kV Substation

७ 1५८ Attariya(Daijee) 400kV Substation

2. Other Transmission Line and associated
Substations

NEA has initiated the detail engineering design
and environmental study of other three (3)
different 400 kV transmission lines and two
(2) 132 kV transmission lines and associated
substations. Consultant recruitment has been

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done in three (3) separate packages, CP-1, CP-2
and CP-3. The details of line and substation
under each consulting packages are as follow:

Consulting Package (CP-1):

(i) Tingla Hub - Likhu Hub - New. Khimti
400kV Double Circuit Transmission Line
(approximately 55 km) and associated
substation at Likhu Hub and bay expansion
works at Tingla Hub Substation and New
Khimti Substation.

(ii) 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.

Consulting Package (CP-2):

(i) 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).

(ii) 132 kV Double circuit Dailekh - Kalikot -
Jumla (approx. 80 km) and associated
substations at Jumla and Kalikot and bay
extension work at Dailekh substation

(iii) 132 kV Double circuit Lamoshangu — Kavre/
Ramechap (approx. 40 km) transmission
line and associated Substations at the
bordering area of Kavre/Ramechhap

and associated bay extension work at

Lamosanghu Substation.
Consulting Package (CP-3)

(i) 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.

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Contract for all three consulting packages has
been signed with Power Grid Corporation of
India Limited, India in association with Jade
Consult Pvt. Ltd., Nepal on November 2019.
Power evacuation study, walkover survey etc.
have been completed and detail survey is going
on for all three packages. The study is planned
to be completed by December 2021.

3. 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 requires 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
in the future. Hence, NEA has decided to plan
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.

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The contract was signed on 2 April 2021
between NEA and WAPCOS Limited, India
which became effective on 21 April 2021.
Tentative cost for the assignment is USS 1.2
million. Relevant input data are being collected
for assignment and complete scope of works is
planned to be completed in June 2022.

G) 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 and 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 11 kV line, 345 km
of 400/230 V line and installation of seventy
(70) nos. distribution transformers (11/0.4
kV). The contract was awarded to M/s JV of
East India Udhyog and Waibalnfratech on 29
November 2018. Till date, supply of equipment
have been completed and civil works of the
substations are near completion. 80 km of
11kV line and 115 km of 400V line has been
constructed till date. The project is expected to
complete by end of 2021.

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NEA'S SUBSIDIARY
& ASSOCIATE COMPANIES

part from development activities which

NEA is undertaking on its own, quite a few
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 headed
by a Deputy Managing Director was created
in February,2018. NEA's existing subsidiary
companies are listed below:

1. NEA Engineering Company Limited

2. Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower Company
Limited

Tanahu Hydropower Limited
Raghuganga Hydropower Limited
Chilime Hydropower Company Limited

Sanjen Jalavidhyut Company Limited

ND WB Ww

Rasuwagadi Hydropower Company
Limited

8. Madhya Bhotekoshi Jalavidhyut Company
Limited

9. Trisuli Jalavidhyut Company Limited

10. Power Transmission Company Nepal
Limited11. Tamakoshi Jalavidhyut
Company Limited

11. Uttarganga Power Company Limited

The subsidiary companies as listed below
are in their transitional stages and are still
being managed by the Engineering Services
Directorate except for Nepal Power Trading
Company Limited, which is being managed
by the Power Trade Department under the
Planning, Monitoring and IT Directorate.

12. DudhKoshi Jalavidhyut Company Limited
13. Upper Arun Hydropower Company Limited
14. Modi Jalavidhyut Company Limited

15. Aandhikhola Power Company Limited.

16. Nepal Power Trading Company Limited

17. Transformer Utpadan Company Limited

18. Tower& Pole Utpadan Company Limited
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Introduction

NEA Engineering Company Ltd (NEC) was
established on July 13, 2017 to provide
complete Engineering Services and solutions
in the sector of Hydropower and Infrastructure
Development. NEC provides the complete
Consulting Services for Feasibility study, detail

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Engineering Design, Review of the design and
documents, Project management, Construction
planning and supervision of Hydropower
and other Infrastructure Projects in different
fields such 95 Civil, Hydromechanical,
Electromechanical, Transmission Line and
distribution system, Operation/maintenance

and Rehabilitation works etc.

The Company intends to develop National
Engineering Capability for the design of
medium to large hydro-projects, extra high
voltage engineering and = similar techno-
intensive areas and provide a resource pool of
competent manpower for the private sector
to draw upon. It aspires to be a Renowned
Regional Consulting Institution in the Power

Sector.

Establishment and Business:

The Company was registered in Office of
Company Registrar (OCR) on March 3, 2017. It
obtained permission to operate from OCR on
July 13, 2017. The Company was registered in
VAT on September 20, 2017. The Company had
its first Assembly of General Members (AGM)
on June 14, 2018. The Company's issued capital
is 1 billion rupees while its paid-up capital is
200 million rupees.

The Company now employs more than 120
staffs, the majority of whom are highly skilled
and qualified Engineers and Specialists. At
present NEC has its office in two locations, one
on the second floor of Trade Tower, Thapathali
and the other in Nepal Telecom Building
Imadol.

Since the establishment, NEC is progressing
towards its Core Vision and Mission in the field
of Engineering Consulting Services. A_ brief
description of the completed and under study
projects are as follows:

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A. Study Completed Projects:

1. Study and Analysis of Optimal Distributed
Generation for access to Grid Electricity
for all in five years with participation
from Local Government:

NECcompleted the study of Optimal Distributed
Generation and Grid Access by 2022 on
September 2017 for the National Planning
Commission. It provides a workable solution
to provide access to grid electricity with the
active participation of local government. This
was NEC's first project and completed within
the stipulated time & budget.

2. Comparative study of Sunkoshi - Marin

and Sunkoshi - Kamala _ Diversion
Multipurpose Projects:

The Contract Agreement was signed in
December 2018 between NEC and Ministry
of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation,
Sunkoshi-Marin Diversion Multipurpose
Project. The study of the project was completed
on March, 2019.

3. Consultancy Services on Upgradation

Design of existing 66kv Transmission Line
for HTLS Conductor:

The Contract Agreement between NEC and
Nepal Electricity Authority, Transmission
Directorate, Bhaktapur - Baneshwor - Patan
66 kV Transmission Line Upgradation Project
was signed on October 2018. The study of the
project was completed on July, 2019.

4. Detail Feasibility Study of Trishuli 3B

-Ratmate 220kV_ Transmission Line
Project:

The Contract Agreement was signed in
November 2018 between NEC and Nepal
Electricity Authority, Transmission Directorate,
Trishuli 3B- Ratmate 220KV Transmission Line
Project. The study of the project was completed
in July, 2019.

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5. Consulting Services of Design Estimate
of Transformer Workshop at Kharipati,
Bhaktapur:

The Contract Agreement was signed in May,
2019, between NEC and Nepal Electricity
Authority, Distribution and Consumer Services
Directorate, Transformer Workshop Branch,
Lainchaur, Kathmandu.The
completed in February, 2020.

project was

6. Detail Feasibility Study of Kusawa-
Biratnagar 132kV_ Transmission Line
Project:

The Contract Agreement was signed in
September 2019 between NEC and Nepal
Electricity Authority, Transmission Directorate,
Kusawa - Biratnagar 132KV Transmission Line
Project. The study project based on drone
survey was completed in March, 2020.

7. Phukot Karnali PROR
Project (PKHEP) - 480 MW:

Hydroelectric

The Contract Agreement was signed in October
2017 between NEC and Vidhyut Utpadan
Company Limited (VUCL) to conduct the
detailed Feasibility/Engineering Study of PKHEP
incorporating the technical, financial, and
relevant aspects of the project development
based on detailed survey and investigations
including preparation of bidding document of
PKHEP. The project study works has completed
on July, 2021.

8. Jagdulla PROR
(JSHEP) - 106 MW:

Hydroelectric Project

The Contract Agreement was signed on
December 6, 2017 between 1८८ and
Jagdulla Hydropower Company Ltd (JHPCL) to
conduct the detailed Feasibility/Engineering
Study of JSHEP incorporating the technical,
financial, and relevant aspects of the project
development based on detailed survey and
investigations including preparation of Bidding
document of JSHEP. The project study works
has completed at the end of FY 2077/078.

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9. 8610 Karnali Hydroelectric
(BKHEP) - 439 MW:

Project

The Contract Agreement between NEC and
Betan Karnali Sanchayakarta Hydropower
Company Limited (BKSHCL) was signed in
November 2017 for the detailed Feasibility/
Engineering Study including technical, financial
assessment of Bidding
document of the Project with 90 installed
capacity of 439 MW. The project study works
has been completed in July, 2021.

and preparation

10. Rolwaling Khola Hydroelectric Project
(RKHEP) - 20.2 MW:
The Contract Agreement was signed in March,
2018 between NEC and Upper Tamakoshi
Hydropower Ltd. (UTKHPL) to conduct the
detailed Feasibility/Engineering study of RKHEP
incorporating the technical, financial, and
relevant aspects of the project development
based on detailed survey and investigations.
The project study work was completed in
January, 2021.
11.Study of Kusawa - Biratnagar 132kV
Transmission Line Project, Verification
of Line Route Survey and Tower
design review of 33kV Double Circuit
Transmission Line:
The Contract Agreement was signed in
September 2019 between NEC and Nepal
Electricity Authority, Transmission Directorate,
Kusawa Biratnagar 132KV Transmission Line
Project. The Transmission line project study
works has completed in February 2021.

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12. Consulting Services for design of Tower
for 400kV Transmission Line Project:
The Contract Agreement was signed in
November 2019 between NEC and Rastriya
Prasaran Grid Company Ltd. (RPGCL). The
scope of services under this contract was to
prepare design of tower type DB and DD using
tower design software PLS-TOWER, loading
tree diagrams/design calculation for different
conditions (Normal, Reliability and Safety
condition). The project was completed in
February 2020.
13. Kathmandu — Terai/Madesh Fast Track
(Express way) Project:
The Contract Agreement was signed in March
2020 between NEC and Nepal Army to provide
consulting service for the design and drawing
of River Training works under 9 different
Chainage for The Kathmandu -Terai/Madesh
Fast Track (Express way) Road Project. The
project was completed in December, 2020.
14. Mini/Micro Hydropower Inter - connected
Mini Grid Project:
The Contract Agreement was signed in
October, 2020 between NEC and Alternative
Energy Promotion Center (AEPC) for detailed
Feasibility study of mini/micro hydropower
inter-connected mini grid project, Jumla. The
project study works was completed in January,
2021.
15.Assessment on the_ readiness for
widespread adoption of Electric Cooking
in Nepal:
The Contract Agreement was signed in August,
2020 between NEC and Vrock, United Nations
Foundation, Clean Cooking Alliance. The
project study works was completed in June,
2021.

16.Chandrapur - Sukdev Chowk 132kV
Transmission Line Project:

The Contract Agreement for detail Feasibility

study of Chandrapur - Sukdev Chowk 132kV

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Transmission Line Project was signed in
September 2019 between NEC and Nepal
Electricity Authority, Transmission Directorate,
Chandrapur- Sukdev 132kV Transmission Line
Project. The project study works has been
completed on April, 2021.

17. Sunkoshi Marin Diversion Multi-purpose
Project (SMDMP) - 31.07 MW:

The Contract Agreement was signed in February
2020 between NEC and Ministry of Energy,
Water Resources and Irrigation, Sunkoshi-Marin
Diversion Multipurpose Project. The scope of
the Consulting services was to evaluate existing
Feasibility Study Reports and carry out final
Detailed Engineering Design of the Headworks
(Barrage), intake, Approach Canal, Desander,
Powerhouse, Hydro-mechanical and Electro-
Mechanical works and associated structures
including the final construction drawings, cost
estimate and technical specifications of the
construction works. The project works has
been completed in February 2021.

B. Under Study Projects:

B.1: Hydroelectric Projects

1. Kimathanka Arun Hydroelectric Project
(KAHEP) - 450 MW:

The Contract Agreement was signed in
December 2017 between NEC and Vidhyut
Utpadan Company Limited (VUCL) to perform
detailed Feasibility/Engineering Study of
KAHEP. The main objective of the assignment
is to carry out detailed Feasibility/Engineering
Study of KAHEP including technical, financial
assessment and prepare Bidding documents.
Field Works of the project completed with
100% physical progress including drilling works,
additional works (drilling, topographic survey,
geological study, preliminary design, drawings,
costing and financial analysis) completed for
alternate Dam Option B and access road study,
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progress. The Project work is scheduled to be
completed in September 2021.

2. Jagadulla - A _ Hydroelectric
(JAHEP) - 82.3 MW:

Project

The Contract Agreement was signed in
December 2020 between NEC and Jagdulla
Hydropower Company Limited to conduct the
detailed Feasibility/Engineering Study of JAHEP
incorporating the technical, financial, and
relevant aspects of the project development
based on detailed survey and investigations
including preparation of Bidding documents of
the project. The Project work is scheduled to
be completed in December 2022.

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3. Mugu _ Karnali Hydroelectric
Project (MKHEP) - 1,902 MW:

Storage

The Contract Agreement was signed in
February 2019 between NEC and Vidhyut
Utpadan Company Limited (VUCL) to conduct
the detailed Feasibility/Engineering Study
of MKHEP incorporating the technical,
financial, and relevant aspects of the project
development based on detailed survey and
investigations including preparation of Bidding
documents of the project. The Project work is
scheduled to be completed in November 2023.
4. Review of updated Feasibility Study

Report (UFSR) and Detailed Design Report
(DDR) of Nalgad Hydroelectric Project:

FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021

The Contract Agreement was signed on
February 2020 between NEC and Nalgad
Hydropower Company Ltd. (NHCL). The scope
of the services under this contract is to review
and provide comments on the Feasibility Study
Reports and Detailed Design Report prepared
by the Main Consultant of the NHCL. The
main objective of the task is to review of the
main report, field investigation report, design
criteria and layout, draft detailed design report
and draft tender document. The review report
with comments has been submitted to the
NHCL and the Main Consultant is preparing
the Final Reports of the project and will be
completed in August 2021.

B.2:Environmental Impact Studies Projects:

1. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
of Phukot Karnali PROR Hydroelectric
Project (PKHEP), Kimathanka Arun
Hydroelectric Project (KAHEP), Betan
Karnali Hydroelectric Project (BKHEP) and
Jagadulla Storage Hydroelectric Project
(JSHEP):

NEC has signed the Contract Agreement

with VUCL, JHCL and BKSHCL to carry out the

detailed Environmental Impact Assessment
of Phukot Karnali HEP, Kimathanka Arun

HEP, Jagdulla HEP and Betan Karnali HEP

respectively. The EIA study of all these projects

have been continued and expected to be

completed within this Fiscal Year 2078/079.

2. EIA Study of Ratmate - Rasuwagadhi
-Kerung 400kV Transmission Line Project:

The Contract Agreement was signed in June

2020 between NEC and Nepal Electricity

Authority, Ratmate — Rasuwagadi - Kerung

4O00KV Transmission Line Project. The scope

of the services under this contract is to carry
out the EIA study as required by the prevailing

Acts and Regulations of the Government. The

scoping and TOR study of the project has been

continued and expected to be completed

within this Fiscal Year 2078/079.

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3. Initial Environmental Examination Study
of Mewa - Change 132kV Transmission
Line Project:

The Contract Agreement was signed on
November 2019 between NEC and Rastriya
Prasaran Grid Company Ltd. (RPGCL) for the IEE
study of Mewa -Change 132KV Transmission
Line Project. The prime objective of consulting
services under this contract is to conduct Initial
Environmental Examination Study of 132KV
Mewa Change Transmission Line Project. The
IEE study of the project has been continued and
expected to be completed within December
2021.

4. Environmental and Social Studies of
Distribution System and_ Expansion
Project (DSUEP):

The Contract Agreement was signed on June
2020 between NEC and Nepal Electricity
Authority, Distribution and Consumer Service
Directorate. The scope of the services under
this contract is to conduct IEE or appropriate
Environmental Assessment as required by
the prevailing Acts and Regulations of the
Government and AIIB's and EIB's Environmental
screening criteria. The Environmental and
Social Studiesof the project has been continued
and expected to be completed within this
Fiscal Year 2078/079.

B.3:Transmission Line and Substations
Projects:
1. Design Check and Construction

Supervision of 400 kV Dhalkebar
Substation Project:

The Contract Agreement was signed in
February 2018 between NEC and Nepal
Electricity Authority, Hetauda - Dhalkebar -
Inaruwa 400KV Substation Expansion Project
for the Consulting Services to conduct design
check and construction supervision of 400KV
Dhalkebar Substation. The prime objective of
consultant is to review the designs submitted

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by the Contractor ABB India, supervise
the construction for smooth operation of
construction activities. The project work will
be completed in August 2021.

2. Design Check and Construction

Supervision Consultancy Services for 400
kV Hetauda and Inaruwa substations:

The Contract Agreement was signed in
February 2019 between NEC and Nepal
Electricity Authority, Hetauda - Dhalkebar -
Inaruwa 400 KV Substation Expansion Project
for the Consulting Services to conduct design
check and construction supervision of 400
KV Hetauda and Inaruwa Substation. The
prime objective of consultant is to review the
designs submitted by the Contractor SIEMENS,
India, supervise the construction for smooth
operation of construction activities. The
supervision work is in progress and going as per
schedule and NEC has provided all necessary
expertise required by NEA and expected to be
completed within February 2022.
3. Detailed Engineering and Environmental
Study of Kimathanka Arun - Arun Hub

400kV Double Circuit Transmission Line
Project:

The Contract Agreement was signed in
December 2018 between NEC and Rastriya
Prasaran Grid Company Ltd. (RPGCL) as a
consulting service contract to prepare Detailed
Project Design covering route alignment
survey, transmission lines and substations
design including tower spotting, ROW plan,
environmental studies, cost estimates, land
demarcation and identification, preparation
of Contract packages and Bidding documents.
Transmission line Route alignment study of all
alternatives are based on optimum routing
using GIS Intelligence.

The GlS-based intelligent routing and
detailed survey of the route based on the
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as tower design has been completed. The
detail Engineering design, Scoping and TOR
documents has been submitted and EIA study
is expected to be completed within October
2021.

4. Additional Transmission Line Study of
Upper Modi Hydroelectric Project:

The Contract Agreement was signed in April
2021 between NEC and Nepal Electricity
Authority. The scope of the services under this
Contract is to prepare additional study for Re-
alignment of Towers in two sections (altogether
7 no. Towers) from powerhouse to connecting
substation. The study of the project has been
continued and expected to be completed
within September 2021.
5. Route Alignment and Detail Survey
of Chhobar - Patan - Chapagaun

132kV Double Circuit (Underground)
Transmission Line Project:

The Contract Agreement was signed in March
2021 between NEC and Nepal Electricity
Authority. The scope of the services under
this contract is to select the Route Alignment
and prepare Detail survey of 132KV Double
Circuit (Underground) Transmission Line from
Chobhar - Patan - Chapagaun. The project
study has been continued and expected to be
completed within September 2021.

6. Study of Kathmandu Valley Transmission

System Reinforcement for 2000 MW
Load:

The Contract Agreement was signed on
February 8, 2021, between NEC and Nepal
Electricity Authority. The scope of the services
under this contract is to perform Feasibility
Study of Katmandu Valley Transmission System
Reinforcement for 2000 MW Load. It includes
Detail Feasibility of River Corridor Transmission
Lines within Kathmandu Valley with monopoles
and compact substations. The project has
been continued and expected to be completed
within September 2021.

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7. Preparation of Integrated Master Plan for
Minigrid (IMPM):

The Contract Agreement was signed on May
16, 2021 between NEC, Alternative Energy
Promotion Centre, and Nepal Electricity
Authority. The scope of the services under this
Contract is to create a Grid Interconnection
Master Plan for micro hydro of Nepal. The
project has been initiated and expected to be
completed within October 2021.

8. Detail Feasibility Study of Jhurjhure 132

kV Transmission Line and Substation
Project:

The Contract Agreement for Detail Feasibility
Study of Jhurjhure 132 kV Transmission Line
and Substation was signed on January 29, 2021
for feasibility study of 132 kV double circuit
transmission line from Kamane_ substation
to proposed 132 KV substation at Jhurjhure,
Faparbari in Makawanpur district. The scope of
service also includes the design of 132/33/11
kV Substation at Jhurjhure. The project has
been continued and expected to be completed
within August 2021.

9. Consultancy Services for Site Supervision

Works of Chilime Trishuli 220 kV
Transmission Line Project:

The Contract for site supervision works of
Chilime Trishuli 220 kV Transmission Line was
signed on 26 April 2021 for the site supervision
of Chilime Trishuli 220 kV Transmission Line
and associated Substations at Chilime Hub and
Trishuli 3B Hub. The project works has been
continued and is expected to be completed
within April 2022.
10. Design and Preparation of Conductor
Stringing Charts and Supervision of

Stringing Works of Hetauda - Bharatpur
220 kV Transmission Line Project:

The Contract for preparation of Stringing
Chart and site supervision of 220 kV Hetauda
Bharatpur Bardaghat Transmission Line was

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signed on August 5, 2020. The scope of the
works under this contract is to prepare the
stringing chart and verification of the same
through site supervision of conductor stringing
works. The project has been continued and
expected to be completed within December
2021.

B.3: Solar Power Project:

1. Construction Supervision of 25 MW Grid
tied Solar Farms:

The Contract Agreement was signed in October
2019, between NEC and Nepal Electricity
Authority, Distribution and Consumer Services
Directorate, 25MWp Grid Tied Solar Project.
The main objective of the Consulting Services
is to carry out Design and Documents review,
Supporting

Contract Management and

Construction Supervision. The project has
been continued and expected to be completed
within March 2022.

Overview of Forebay site

B.4: Power Plant Rehabilitation Projects

1. Consulting Services for Tender Document
review and recommendation, assistance
in Tender Evaluation, Design review,
Erection and Commission Supervision
under Rehabilitation and Modernization
of Trishuli HEP- 24 MW:

The Contract Agreement was signed in April
2019 between NEC and Nepal Electricity
Authority, Generation Directorate, Medium
Generation Operation and Maintenance
Department to review the designs, drawings

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submitted by the main Contractor, supervise
the erection and commission of rehabilitation
works of Trishuli Hydropower Project (24 MW)
in Nuwakot district. The project works have
been continued and expected to be completed
within December 2022.

2. Consulting Services of Tender Document
review and recommendation, assistance
in Tender Evaluation, Design review and
Erection and commission Supervision
under Rehabilitation and Modernization
of Gandak HEP - 15 MW:

The Contract Agreement was signed in October
2020 between NEC and Nepal Electricity
Authority, Generation Directorate, Medium
Generation Operation and Maintenance
Department to review the designs, drawings
submitted by the main Contractor, supervise the
erection and commissioning of rehabilitation
works. The project works have been continued
and expected to be completed within August
2021.
3. Detailed Feasibility Study of Upgradation/
Rehabilitation of Tinau) Hydropower
Plant:

The Contract Agreement was signed in
December 2019 between NEC and Nepal
Electricity Authority, Generation Directorate,
Medium Generation Operation and
Maintenance Department, Tinau - Sundarijal
Jalavidhyut Kendra Rehabilitation Project to
conduct Feasibility Study on upgradation/
rehabilitation of Tinau Hydropower Plant
(1000 kW). The main task under this contract
includes review of previous studies, field
visits, topographical survey, geological and
geotechnical investigation, review and update
of hydrological and sedimentological studies,
power evacuation study, detailed engineering
design, cost estimate, preparation of tender
documents and financial analysis.The project
works have been continued and expected to
be completed within November 2021.

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Tinau Hydropower Project site

B.5: Other Research, Independent Study
and Business Exploration:

The Company is actively engaged in research
and study of Electrical Vehicles (EV), charging
stations and other infrastructure to promote
the use of EV into nation as a strategy for
increasing clean energy consumptions. At the
same time, it has adopted the EV only principle
for mobility within the valley by procuring the
first EV and continues to do so. The purpose of
this EV fleet is to generate confidence in public
towards the EV and at the same time to gain
experience and insight into different EV that
are available so as to provide expertise services
to Government and NEA in the future.

The Company had also carried out its research
and indigenous design of floating solar plants
that can be used in lakes and reservoirs.

NEC is presently carrying out research on
H2H (Hydrogen to Hydrogen) and particularly
Hydrogen generation and using Hydrogen for
Electricity generation and urea production. It is
also continuing research on 132kV monopole
design and application in the context of Nepal.

UPPER TAMAKOSHI HYDROPOWER
LIMITED (UTKHPL)

UTKHPL was established on 09 March 2007
as an autonomous public company for
the construction and operation of Upper
Tamakoshi Hydroelectric Project (UTKHEP)

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utilizing domestic financial resources. 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 company has issued the shares to the
contributors in Employees' Provident Fund
(17.28%), NEA and UTKHPL staffs (3.84%) and
staffs of debtor institutions (2.88%) in the
Fiscal Year 2014/15 and the remaining 25% of
equity capital have been allocated to General
Public (15%) and Residents of Dolakha district
(10%) in Fiscal Year 2018/19.

A shareholder agreement had been signed
among NEA, NT, CIT and RBS on 26 July 2010.
A tripartite loan agreement had been signed
among NEA, Employees' Provident Fund and
UTKHPL on 30 July 2010. In addition, loan
agreements had been signed by UTKHPL with
CIT and RBS separately on 7 December 2010.
After signing the loan agreement between
UTKHPL and Nepal Telecom on 12 May 2011,
financial closure of the Project was completed.

Inauguration of the Project

After impounding of the reservoir, then
Honorable Minister for Physical Infrastructure
and Transportation, Mr Basanta Kumar
Nembang, and then Honorable Minister for
Communication and Information Technology,
Mr Parbat Gurung had jointly inaugurated the
work of releasing water in the Waterways on 29
April 2021. After water filling in the Water Ways
and successful Wet Tests of associated Civil
Structures and Hydromechanical Equipment,
wet commissioning of the first two units
started from 31 May 2021. Subsequently, on
5 July 2021 (21 Ashad 2078), the Project was
inaugurated by the then right honorable Prime
Minister Mr K P Sharma Oli and First Generating
Unit was synchronized with the National Grid

via 220/132kV New Khimti Substation.

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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 with the available
gross head of 822 mand design discharge of 66
m?/s. The major components of the project are
as follows: 22 m high and 60 m long diversion
dam integrated with 35 m wide intake; 225 m
long and 26 m wide each twin settling basin;
Headrace tunnel having inverted D-shape
section with 6m x 6m size and length 8.0km;
penstock of length 1,165m (dia. 1.47 to 3.6
m); Powerhouse cavern (142m x 13m x 25 m)
along with a Transformer cavern (167m x 13m
x 17.5 m); 3 km long Tailrace tunnel; Electro-
mechanical equipment consisting of 6 nos.
vertical Pelton Turbines (rated power of 79.5
MW each), 6 nos. synchronous generators
(rated power of 90 MVA each) and 18 (plus
1 spare) single phase transformers (rated
capacity of 90 MVA each); 47 km long double
circuit 220 kV transmission line from Gongar to
220/132kV New Khimti Sub-Station.

After signing the Consultancy Services
agreement between UTKHPL and The Joint
Venture of Norconsult AS and Lahmeyer
International GmbH (JVNL) on 16 December
2010, JVNL has been appointed as a Consultant/
Engineer for construction supervision of
UTKHEP. Apart from consultancy Services for
construction supervision, there were four other
lots for procurement of Civil Works (Lot 1), Hydro-
mechanical Works (Lot 2), Electromechanical
Works (Lot 3) and Transmission Line and
Substation Works (Lot 4). Sinohydro Corporation
Ltd, China has been selected for execution of
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01 August 2010. Texmaco Rail and Engineering,
India has been selected for execution of Hydro-
mechanical works and the contract has been
signed on 28 February 2012. Andritz Hydro
GmbH, Austria has been selected for execution
of Electro-mechanical works and the contract
has been signed on 26 February 2012. Similarly,
KEC International Ltd, India has been selected for
execution of Transmission line and Substation
works and the contract has been signed on 10
January 2013.

Initially it was planned to complete all works
including electromechanical works of the
Project within 6 years. Original estimated
cost to complete the Project was 456 MUSD,
prior to the international competitive bidding,
excluding Interest during Construction (IDC).
But due to multiple reasons such as design
modifications of Headrace Tunnel and Surge
System, upgrading and rehabilitation of access
roads, time delays and additional scope of
works due to the devastating earthquake of
April 2015, some other design changes in the
project components, poor work performances
of Lot 2 Contractor, Nepal India boarder
blockade and pandemic due to Covid-19 and
subsequent international lockdowns in the
constructions, installations, manufacturing
of some remaining items and transportation,
etc, Project could not be completed within
the original completion period of 6 years and
accordingly the Project cost and time have
been increased. As per the latest forecast, the
revised cost for completion of the Project is
590 MUSD excluding IDC.

Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) &
Financial Arrangement

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

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Date (COD). After 9 years of COD with annual
escalation of 3%, the average purchase rate
will remain as NRs. 5.30 per unit throughout
the tenure of PPA. The project is being financed
through debt-equity ratio of 70:30. The
financial closure with all financial institutions
has been concluded on 12 May 2011 for the
required debt portion. As per the separate loan
agreements (supplementary agreements), EPF
and NT have invested NRs. 14 Billion and NRs
8.4 Billion respectively whereas CIT and RBS
have invested loans of NRs. 2.8 Billion each so
far. Similarly, Government of Nepal (GoN) has
provided loan of NRs. 13.08 Billion and Nabil
Bank has provided short-term loan of NRs. 2
Billion so far.

Rolwaling Khola
Project (RKHEP)

As the second stage development of UTKHEP,
Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower — Limited
(UTKHPL) intends to implement Rolwaling
Khola Hydroelectric Project (RKHEP) having
installed capacity of 20 MW. The Company

Hydroelectric

has obtained Survey License of Rolwaling
Khola Hydroelectric Project from Department
of Electricity Development on 6 September
2017. Apart from 105 GWh of annual energy
generated from this power plant itself,
additional 216 GWh of annual energy will be
generated from Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower
Plant.

Following activities are ongoing under
procurement of Infrastructure Works.

1. Construction of Exploratory Tunnels and
Connecting Road: Contract Agreement
was made on 14 November 2019 with
the Contractor High Himalaya Hydro
Construction P. Ltd. for Construction of
2.2 km long connecting road to Adit of
Headrace tunnel and around 800 m long
exploratory tunnels and the works are
ongoing.

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2. Construction of Mule Track from Lower
Lamabagar to Rikhu Village: Contract
Agreement made on 16 June 2020 with
the Contractor Mahagauri-Simpani JV for
Construction of 2.2 km long Mule Track
having width of around 1.5m as an access to
Headworks area and the works are ongoing.

3. Design and Build of Permanent Bridge at
Lamabagar: Contract Agreement made
on 13 January 2021 with the Contractor
Khampache-Sherpa Hydro JV and the
works are ongoing.

Following activities are ongoing under
procurement for the construction of Main
Works.

1. Prequalification of Bidders for EPC
Construction of Rolwaling Khola HEP:
The Re-invitation for Prequalification was
made on 26 April 2020 and four applicants
have been selected after evaluation of
the applications.

2. Detailed Engineering Design and
Preparation of EPC Bidding Documents:
Contract Agreement made on 13 March
2018 with NEA Engineering Company
Limited. The Consultant has submitted
the Final Report on Detailed Design and
EPC Bidding Document in January 2021.

3. Power Purchase Agreement with NEA:
The application for power purchase
agreement has been submitted to Nepal
Electricity Authority. System Planning
Department is conducting the Grid
Impact Study of the project.

In addition, a Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU) was signed between UTKHPL and
Environment and Social Studies Department
of NEA on 14 February 2018 to carry out
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) study
of RKHEP. The final report of the EIA study has
already submitted to Department of Electricity
Department on 27 April 2021 for approval.

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Tanahu Hydropower Limited

Tanahu Limited (THL) was
established as a subsidiary company of Nepal
Electricity Authority (NEA) on 25March 2012

to develop Tanahu

Hydropower

Hydropower Project
(previously known as Upper Seti Hydropower
Project). The company also envisages to
develop Lower Seti (Tanahu) Hydropower
Project at the lower reaches of Seti River. The
overall management of THL is entrusted to the
Board of Directors, headed by the Managing
Director of NEA.

Dam

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Tanahu Hydropower Project

Tanahu Hydropower Project is located on the
right bank of Seti River, about 150 km West
of Kathmandu near Damauli, the district
headquarters of Tanahu District. The storage
type project with an installed capacity of 140
MW will have an estimated annual energy
generation of 590 GWh. The project is designed
for at least six hours of peaking operation
during the driest month of the year. The salient
features of the project are as follows;

Concrete Gravity; 140 m high and 215 m Crest Length

Headrace Tunnel 1,390 m long; 7.4 Internal Diameter

Surge Shaft 61.5 m high; 28 m internal Diameter
89m x 22m x 50.8m
210m

Four Spillway Gates (12.8m x 18.7m);

Underground Powerhouse

Tailrace Tunnel

HM Equipment Two Water Lowering Gates (3.8m x 3,8m); and

Two Flushing Gates (5m x 5m)

Two Units of Francis Turbines with maximum outputs of 71. MW

EM Equipment each coupled with 3 phase synchronous generator with maximum

output of 82.3 MVA

Transmission Line

As per the Project Administration Manual
(PAM) of January 2013, the total cost of
the project was estimated to be 505 MUSD
including the interest during construction. The
financial arrangements have been concluded
after signing the respective loan agreements
with ADB, JICA and EIB. THL has also concluded
the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with NEA
on 29 June 2018 as a maiden PPA for storage
type hydropower projects.

Project Status and Progress

The main construction works of all contract
packages except of the Package 1 are
underway. The overall physical and financial
progress have reached to 27.39 % and 25.66 %

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220 kV DC of length 34 km to New Bharatpur Sub-station

as of July 2021. The overall works of the project
is expected to be completed by December
2025. The current status of project is briefly
summarized as follows:

Pre-Construction Activities

All pre-construction works including the access
road and a bridge across Seti River, the camp
facilities and the 33/11 construction power
sub-station of capacity 8 MVA have been
completed under contracts of the National
Competition Bidding. The company 95
distributed 10.98 MUSD to 512 affected HHs
out of total 559 affected HHs (compensation
coverage of 91.6%) as compensation payments
for the acquisition of land and _ structures

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including livelihood support allowances.
However, 15 affected HHs of Paltyang area
within the reservoir has lodged the complaint
to the Office of Special Project Facility (OSPF)
of the ADB and the Complaint Mechanism
(CM) of EIB. As advised by both ADB and EIB,
the collaborative resolution process has been
initiated for early resolution of the complaint.

Major Construction Packages

Package 1: After termination of the Contract
with CMC di Ravenna, Italy and the rejection
of all bids received for the Re-bid। being non
responsive to the requirements of the bidding
documents, THL again issued the Invitation
for Bids (IFB) for Re-bid। on 28 February
2020. However, following the global spread
of pandemic COVID-19 and the subsequent
lockdown imposed by the
Government of Nepal, the bid submission
deadline was extended until 6 July 2020.

nationwide

D/S View of Dam Site

Finally, following the evaluation of technical
and price bids, the contract has been awarded
to the Joint Venture of Song Da Corporation,
Vietnam-Kalika Construction (P) Limited, Nepal
on 22 March 2021. After mobilization to the
site, the Contractor has already initiated pre-
construction activities including the core drilling
works at the downstream portal of diversion
tunnel and at the river bed of the downstream
coffer dam. However, the main works under
the contract is expected to commence by the

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end of August after finalization of the detailed
work program including interface schedules
and sectional milestone dates.

Package 2: After conclusion of the contract
agreement of the Package 2 (Waterway,
Powerhouse and Related Equipment) on 01
October 2018, the Contractor, M/S Sinohydro
Corporation Limited, China has commenced
the works under the contract since 19 January
2019. In addition to the site establishment
works including access roads, the Contractor
has so far completed the excavation and
support works of Cable Tunnel (188 m), Main
Access Tunnel (281 m), Approach Tunnel (314
m) to the right bank of dam and tailrace outlet
structure.

View of Powerhouse Cavern

The Contractor is currently being involved in
five different underground works fronts, namely
the underground powerhouse, the work
tunnels 1 and 3 inside the powerhouse, the
access tunnel to the surge tank and the tailrace
Tunnel. The bench excavation of powerhouse
has reached to the elevation of 302 m with the
required supports of rock bolts and shotcrete,
thereby facilitating the construction of auxiliary
crane beam. The total numbers of 235Double
Corrosion Protective (DCP) anchors have been
installed including stressing and pull out tests.
About 391 m of access tunnel to surge tank, 162
m of work tunnel 1 (to Headrace Tunnel) & 12m
of work tunnel #3 (to Penstock Bifurcation) have
been excavated along with the required support
works.

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Junction of Work Tunnel 1 and 3

In addition, 130 m of the heading section
of tailrace tunnel has been excavated with
required support works of shotcrete and
rockbolts. The further activities have been
stopped, as the heavy flood of 15 June 2021
on Seti River had washed away the access
road to the tailrace tunnel. Works have been
initiated for the re-establishing the access to
the tailrace outlet.

Package 3: THL signed the contract agreement
with M/s KEC International Limited, India for
Package 3 (220 kV Double Transmission Line
from Damauli to Bharatpur) on 25 December
2018. After completion of the detailed survey of
TLalignment and the geological investigation at
the designated tower locations, the Contractor
started the tower foundations works in various
locations. Following approval of the design
and test reports of steel towers (DB, DC, DD
type), the tower and line materials (Stubs,
ACSR Conductor, GS Earthwire and Insulators)
are being delivered to the site.

Concreting Works in Tower Foundation

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Following tree enumeration works of Tanahu
and Chitwan districts, the final report has been
submitted to the Department of Forest and
Land Conservation for the approval of forest
clearance. The Compensation Determination
Committee (CDC) chaired by the Chief District
Officer of Tanahu district, has determined the
compensation rates for land to be acquired
for tower foundation works within the Tanahu
district,

Rural Electrification: The Project management
Directorate of NEA has been implementing
"Rural Electrification and Distribution System
Improvement of Tanahu_ District" under
the Contract ICB-PMD-DSAEP-074/075-
O1-TANAHU with East India Udyog/Waiba
Infratech JV. The project covers majorly the
South-East belt of Tanahu District, which have
no connectivity to the national grid. Under this
project, two substations one at Ghiring and
another at Saranghat are being constructed
along with the constriction of 33 kV lines, 11
kV feeders and 400 V LT lines.

The progress as of July, 2021 is summarized
as follows:

e The boundary wall construction has been
almost completed, whereas the finishing
works of control building and staff quarter
are ongoing for 33/11 kV sub-stations at
Ghiring and Saranghat.

e Out of total 922 poles of 33 kV line, 668
poles (72%) have been erected, whereas
stringing of 12 km (29%) of conductors
out of 41.2 km has been completed.

e For 11 kV line, 3561 poles (75%) have
been erected out of 4689 poles, whereas
stringing of 334 km (51%) out of 651 km
has been completed.

e Similarly, out of total 5425 poles of 400
V LT line, 5100 poles (94%) have been
erected, whereas stringing of 70 km (22%)
of conductors out of 309 km has been

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completed. In addition, 21 distribution
transformers (30%) have been charged
after installation.

Major Consulting Contracts

Project Consultant (PSC): THL
concluded the consulting services contract
with M/S Tractebel Engineering GmbH (then
Lahmeyer International GmbH) Germany in
association with Manitoba Hydro International,
Canada on 29June, 2015. After completion
of the activities under the Phase 1, the
Consultant has been carrying out the review
and approval of designs/drawings submitted
by the Package 2 and Package 3 Contractors
as well as the construction supervision and
contract administration of both packages
under the current Phase 2 of Contract. The
Project Supervision Consultant (PSC) has also
provided the technical support to THL in the

Supervision

procurement process of Package 1 including
the pre-award negotiation.

Environment & Social Management Service
Provider (ESMSP): A contract agreement
was signed with M/S Electro-consult, Italy in
association with GEOCE Consultant (P) Limited,
Nepal on 20 May 2019 for management of
environmental and social safeguard activities.
After commencement of the services from 01
July 2019, the Consultant has been regularly
monitoring the environment and _ social
safeguard activities including personal health
and safety aspects and thereby recommending
the corrective measures for non-compliances
as recorded. In addition, the ESMSP is being
engaged on preparation of Consolidated
Environmental Management Plan (CEMP)
including the Fish Management Plan, the
Water Release and Dam Safety Plan, the
Wild Life Management Plan and the Forestry
Management Plan.

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Panel of Expert (PoE): As provisioned in
the Project Administration Manual, THL has
appointed three individual experts, namely
Dam Safety Expert, Environment Expert and
Social Safeguard Expert, as Panel of Experts
(POE) to provide an independent review and
guidance on the treatment of safety issues
associated with the dam construction and
operation and environmental 301 social
safeguard activities. A virtual meeting was
conducted in November 2020 among the
THL, the POE and the ADB to discuss on the
safety aspects of the dam including the current
environmental and social safeguard issues of
the project

External Monitors: THL has also appointed
an external environment monitor and an
external social safeguard monitor to carry
out periodic and independent review of the
implementation of Environment Management
Plan (EMP) and Resettlement and Indigenous
People Plan (RIPP). The first mission of external
monitors conducted in January 2021 has
reviewed the compliance status associated
with the environmental and social safeguard

matters of the project.

Impact of COVID-19

Following the recession of the COVID-19
active cases, both Package 2 and Package 3
Contractors resumed the construction activities
maintaining the health and safety protocols
of the GoN from October 2020. However, the
spread of second wave COVID-19 with a new
variant of Virus and the subsequent prohibitory
orders enforced by the local authorities since
May 2021 has again affected construction
activities at the site to certain extent.

The mobilization plan of the expats from Song
Da Corporation, Vietnam and also the PoE could
not be realized due to the travel restriction

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imposed by the GON. Despite the prohibitory
order imposed by local authorities, the Package
2 Contractor continued the construction
activities following the operational health and
safety protocols. THL, in coordination with
the District Administration Office, has been
providing the required supports for the supply
of construction materials to the site. However,
following the demobilization of the local
Contractors since the imposition of prohibitory
order, the progress of tower foundation works
being carried out by the Package 3 Contractor
has been severely affected.

Livelihood Restoration and

Community Development

THL has established four Local Consultative
Forums (LCFs) in addition to one Public
Information Centers (PIC) for the registration of
grievances and dissemination of project related
information. THL is being regularly engaged
in consultation with local administration and
authorities to address the grievances of the
APs to the extent possible. The first broad-
based participatory and socially
consultations on GESI's goals, objectives, and
status in each Rural/Municipality as defined

inclusive

in the project area has been carried out along
with the surveys for the livelihood restoration
plan. The GESI team has initiated awareness
programs on sexual and reproductive health
and gender-based violence issues to the
project affected communities.

The ESMSP is" preparing a community
development strategy. Further, a local NGO
selection tool has been developed with a
vision to facilitate community development
plan in the project affected communities.
For the implementation of livelihood support
program, following the recommendation of
ESMSP, THL has conducted vocational training

on tailoring to 20 women from affected HH.

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Construction of an Isolation Center at
Jhyaputar

Under the domain of community development
strategy, the Users' Committee has completed
the construction of a kitchen room for Parashar
Old Aged Home of Vyas-5. The construction of
masonry retaining structures and gabion wall
for the road protection works at Patan is at the
final stage of completion. Similarly, the Local
Users' Group has been continuing the works
for the construction of escape drainage system
for drainage management of Turture Khola at
Prithvi Tole, Jnaputar, Rishing-1, whereas the
construction works of an isolation center at
Rishing-1 is also under progress.

Lower Seti (Tanahu) Hydropower
Project

THL has envisaged to develop Lower Seti
(Tanahu) Hydropower Project located about
18 km downstream of the tailrace of Tanahu
Hydropower Project. The peaking type ROR
project with an installed capacity of 126
MW will have an estimated annual energy
generation of 520 GWh with the utilization
of regulated discharge of Seti River from the
tailrace of Tanahu Hydropower Project in
addition to the flows of Madi River. At the
request of THL, the DoED has extended the
Survey License of Generation of the project
until 29 October 2021.

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Core Drilling at Headworks Area

Under the Grant-0361-NEP, Project Preparation
Facility for Energy of the ADB, THL signed
a Contract Agreement with JV of WAPCOS
Limited, India and Nippon Koei Co. Ltd, Japan
on 12 April 2019 for the Detail Engineering
Design and Preparation of Bidding Documents
of the project. After completion of the field
investigation works, the Consultant has
submitted the draft design report and bidding
documents during the first quarter of 2021.
As per the agreed plan with the ADB, THL
has appointed international Panel of Experts
(POE) for the independent review of design
documents submitted by the Consultant.
Following the commencement of services, the
POE has submitted the first draft design review
report to THL. The consulting services contract
has been extended till the end of December
2021 due to the Force Majeure event caused
by the pandemic COVID-19 and it is expected
that the Consultant would submit the final
detailed design report along with the bidding
documents within the extended time period.

RAGHUGANGA HYDROPOWER
LIMITED

1. Background/Description:

Raghuganga Hydropower' Limited was
established as a subsidiary company of NEA on
7th March 2017 (24 Falgun 2073) to develop

and manage Rahughat Hydroelectric Project

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(4OMW). Rahughat Hydroelctric Project is a
peaking run of the river (PROR) scheme with
6-hour peaking time. The Project envisages
to generate 4OMW (2X20MW) of power by
diverting 16.67 cumecs of water through a
Head Race Tunnel (HRT) and Pressureshaft to
a surface Power House located at right bank of
Kaligandaki River at Galeshwor, Myagdi which
is about 300m upstream of the confluence of
Raghuganga River with Kaligandaki River. The
major components of the Project lie at the
left bank of Raghuganga River. It is one of the
major tributaries of Kaligandaki Riverthat flows
from west to east to meet Kaligandaki River at
Galeshwor. Raghuganga River will be diverted
through a Barrage to 6.270 km headrace
tunnel (HRT) to generate 40 MW of power. The
proposed headrace tunnel runs along left bank
of Raghuganga River. The surface powerhouse
is located on the right bank of the Kaligandaki
River. The project envisages construction of
25 m high Barrage with 2 no Spillways and
one Under Sluice, an 80m long Desander with
2 bays, a 6.270 km long Head Race Tunnel
of 3.30 m finished diameter, a 53.2 m high,
10m diameter Surge Tank, 1026m long 2.15m
diameter Pressure Shaft, a manifold bifurcating
into two Penstock, a 55.40m x 24.9m Power
House anda cut & cover Tail Race arrangement.

2. Power Purchase agreement and
financial management:

PPA for the Rahughat Hydroelectric Project has
been signed with Nepal Electricity Authority
on ist April 2019 (18 Chaitra 2075) with the
provisions and tariff as per the guidelines and
directives issued by Nepal Government/Nepal
Electricity Authority. Out of total estimated
project cost of 81.89 million USD, the project
is being financed by Government of Nepal and
Nepal Electricity Authority along with the loan
of 67 million USD financed by Exim Bank of
India under LOC-1 and LOC-2.

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. Major Construction Packages

Lot 1- Civil and Hydro-Mechanical Works:
The Contract Agreement on EPC contract
for Lot-1 -Civil & Hydro Mechanical
Workwas signed between RGHEP (NEA) &
M/s Jaiprakash Associates Limited, Noida,
India on 21 November 2017 and Notice to
proceed (NTP) was issued to commence
the work on 24" May, 2018 after getting
concurrence from EXIM Bank of India.

Lot 2 - Design, Manufacture, Supply,
Installation, Erection, Testing and
Commissioning of Electromechanical
Works: The Contract Agreement on PLANT
DESIGN- BUILD form of CONTRACT for LOT-
2: Electro-Mechanical Works was executed
on 15 October, 2019 between RGHPL
and M/s Bharat Heavy Electrical Limited,
India under PDB Contract and after getting
EXIM bank on the
agreement of LOT-2 on 300 November
2019, Notice to Proceed (NTP) to Lot 2
Electro-Mechanical Contractor M/s Bharat
Heavy Electrical Limited, India had been
issued for commencement of works on 04
December, 2019.

concurrence from

. Project Status and Progress:

Lot 1: Civil and Hydromechanical works

Opening of Access road from Power House
to Head works (11km) is being excavated
from different locations.

Excavation and support works of all adit
tunnels (Adit 1, Adit 2, Adit 3 and Adit 4)
completed.

Head Race Tunnel excavation in is progress
from 5 faces and 1500m HRT out of 6270m
has been completed.

Pressure Shaft having upper horizontal and
lower horizontal segments with vertical
shaft are in progress from two faces and
180m out of 1007m pressure shaft has
been completed

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6.

The excavation of 10m dia. surge shaft well
61m out of 61m well excavation has been
completed.

All foundation, super structures and steel
structure installation of permanent bridge
over Raghuganga River is completed and
commissioned on 23 Nov, 2020.

Excavation of powerhouse work 15 in
progress and Support system for stability of
rock slope of Powerhouse is under progress.

Model studies of headworks and desander
had been successfully conducted at IRI
Institute at Rudkee. Design works of
headworks and associated structure are
in progress. Right Bank side protection
retaining wall construction is in progress.

Lot 2: Electromechanical works

Model testing of turbine had been
completed and report for the same had
been submitted.

Design of electromechanical components
are In progress.

Delivery of the — electromechanical
components at site in under process.

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.

Impact of Covid-19 Pandemics:

Due to the imposition of national lockdown
announced by Government of Nepal to prevent
the spreading of pandemic Covid-19 on March
2020, works at site had been stopped after
notification of force majeure event and with

the subsequent discussion with Government
Authority and Contractor, the works had been

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resumed after 15 days maintaining the health
and safety protocol directed by GoN. But due
to the restriction in the movement of vehicles,
custom clearance, transportation of materials,
unavailability of materials in market, lack of
manpower and its movement, psychological
fear among workers, local people pressure etc,
overall progress of the project got affected.
Again the second wave of Covid-19 after April
2021 also affected the work progress of the
project. Due to pandemic Covid-19, the site
mobilization from Lot 2 is also being delayed.

7. Intended time of completion

The scheduled completion date of the project
had been estimated on Dec 2022. Due to
delay in the explosive approval, master list
approval, supplementary master list approval,
delay in induction process and, weak geology
compared to the estimated geology and effects
of Covid-19 pandemic, all these may lead to
the extension of project completion date.

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. 51% of the company's share is owned
by NEA while the rest is owned by the public.

Chilime Hydroelectric Plant

The Company commissioned — Chilime
Hydroelectric Project in 2060/05/08 (24 August
2003) which is located in Rasuwa_ district.
Installed capacity of the power plant is 22.10
MW and total average annual energy generation
is 155.668 GWh including 132.917 GWh of
contract energy and 22.76 GWh of excess
energy. The generated energy is transmitted
into the NEA grid at Nuwakot district through a
38 km long 66 kV transmission line.

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During the dry season FY of 2077/78,
dismantling of old components (central control
system, excitation system, protection system,
and other electrical system) and installation
& commissioning of new system has been
completed.

Chilime Subsidiaries

CHPCL has formed four subsidiary companies.
Three are for the development of new
hydropower projects and the one is to provide
engineering services for hydroelectric projects.

Four hydroelectric projects with total capacity
of 270.3 MW are being developed under the
subsidiaries viz. Rasuwagadhi Hydropower
Company Limited (RGHCL), Madhya Bhotekoshi
Jalavidyut Company Limited (MBJCL) and
Sanjen Jalavidyut Company Limited (SJCL). All
of these projects are scheduled to be complete
by the end of FY 2078/79.

1. Rasuwagadhi Hydropower Company

Limited

Rasuwagadchi Hydropower Company Limited
(RGHPCL), promoted by Chilime Hydropower
Company Limited (CHPCL) and Nepal
Electricity Authority (NEA), was established on
Shrawan 17, 2068. The company is developing
Rasuwagadhi Hydroelectric Project (RGHEP)
of 111 MW capacity in Rasuwa district. The
project can be accessed by the Kathmandu-
Trisuli- Rasuwagadhi road which is about 150
km North from Kathmandu. After going through
numerous hindrances from the earthquake of
2015 and the yearly floodings and landslides,
the most recent one exceeding 1 in 100 years
flood on 15 June 2021 which forced water
into the underground powerhouse through
Tailrace Outlet gate, full efforts will be made to
complete the project by the end of this fiscal
year.

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1.1 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

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confluence of Kerung and Lende khola which
is the Boundary Rivers between Nepal and
China. The project is a run-of-river type having
installed capacity of 111 MW and the annual
energy generation will be 613.875 GWh.

Key Features of the Project:

Type of Project:
Design Discharge (Q,,,):
Geology:

Gross Head:
Headwork:

Desander, Type and Size:

Headrace Tunnel length and size:

Powerhouse type and size:
Turbine, Type & No:
Turbine Unit Capacity
Generator, Capacity & No.:
Installed Capacity:

Annual Energy Generation
Dry Months Energy

Wet Months Energy

T/L length, Voltage

Run-of-River(ROR)

80.00m?/s

Quartzite, Migmatite and Gneiss Rock
167.9 m

Overflow Diversion Weir with Under sluice and Side
Intake

Underground (3-125mx15mx23m), 94 Flushing System
4185m, dia.- 6171)

Underground, 76.3m x 15.0m, 35.0m

Francis, Vertical Axis & 3 Nos.

37.0 MW each

3 Phase Synchronous AC, 3x43.75 MVA

111.0 MW

613.87GWh

84.32GWh

529.55GWh

10km, 132kV Double Circuit up to Chilime Hub

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. The
contract agreement was signed on 5" January,
2014. Similarly, for Lot 2: Electromechanical
Works, the contract was signed with M/S VOITH
Hydro Pvt. Ltd, India on 3157 July, 2014. For Lot
3: Transmission Line works which includes
construction of about 10 km long 132 kV
double circuit transmission line, the contract

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agreement was signed with M/S Mudbhary
and Joshi Construction Pvt. Ltd., Kathmandu
on 15" June, 2017. 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.

Present Status of the Project

The progress summary of the major
construction activities are as follows:

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e Infrastructure works

Due to the effect of Earthquake 2015 and
the subsequent rock fall, under construction

permanent camp facilities at Ghatte Khola was
heavily damaged and work stopped. After
Tender awarding to Tulsi Bhakta Sherpa Hydro
JV the re-construction and maintenance of the
camp office building has been started and due
to Safety Risk the permanent Camp building
has not been started yet. As an alternative,
Employer's temporary camp facilities (Pre-fab
buildings) which includes both the project
office and residence on the Timure/Thuman
area has been used and the whole project
team has been working from this site office.

e Lot I:
Works

The concrete works at Undersluice and Intake

Civil and Hydro-Mechanical

with Gate Installation has been completed
whereas Weir construction and Stilling Basin
concreting work is on the verge of completion.
Out of 3 numbers of Underground Desanding

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Basin (UDB), Concreting work at UDB #1 and
UDB #2 has been completed and at UDB #3 it
is in progress. The installation of S4 flushing
system has been started from UDB #1. In
addition, the concrete works at RCC Pressure
conduit is ongoing.

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After completing the excavation of 4184.5m
long Headrace Tunnel, final support works
(Blinding concrete, Invert Concrete, and Full
section lining) is nearly complete. Excavation
of Surge Shaft with Gate was completed on
June 7, 2021 and now preparation for lining via
Headrace Tunnel is going on. Penstock Vertical
Shaft excavation and steel lining with backfill
concrete has been completed. The excavation
& support works of Underground Powerhouse
& Transformer Cavern is completed. Excavation
of Tailrace Tunnel with primary support except
weak-zone has been completed and heading
of the weak-zone has also been completed but
due to 15.06.2021's heavy flood it is totally
filled with water. After dewatering and taking
care of safety risk, the necessary work will
continue.

७ Lot 2: Electro-Mechanical Works

Lot 2: Electromechanical Work Contractor M/S
VOITH Hydro Pvt. Ltd, India has completed
the detail design and manufacturing of the
electromechanical equipment. Most of the
equipment have already been delivered
to the site and is in process of installation.
Due to Covid-19 Pandemic, they unilaterally
demobilized from site on 21 March 2020 and
still have not fully remobilized. The Contractor
was to start full remobilization; however, after
15.06.2021's heavy flood and subsequent
flooding of Powerhouse and washing away of
the access road they are reluctant to resume
work until the access to and dewatering of the
Powerhouse 5 completed.

७ Lot 3: Transmission Line Works

For the construction of Lot 3: 10 km long 132
KV double circuit Transmission Line Works, the
Contractor has completed the detail survey
and the detail design work. Acquisition of

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private land except Tower number 2 which is
in the national conservation area (Lamtang
Rastriya Nikunja) has been completed and
subsequently excavation and the concreting
of tower foundation work is going on. Out of
32 Towers, concreting of 19 Towers has been
completed.

The overall progress of the project construction
work is 80%.

Because of various unforeseeable events (2015
earthquake followed by Nepal-India boarder
blockade, massive landslides in the public road
as well as the project work fronts due to heavy
rainfall in each monsoon season, frequent flash
flood, adverse geological condition in Tailrace
Tunnel, Safety challenges at Surge Shaft and
access road # 3 and # 4 and 15.06.2021's flood
exceeding 1 in 100 years return period), the
project completion schedule has been revised.

Financial Arrangement

The company has planned to manage the
capital requirement for the construction of
the project 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 signed on 22™ Marg, 2068. The
equity portion has the investment proportion
of 51% promoter share and 49% public share.
The promoter share comprises of 32.79% from
Chilime Hydropower Company Ltd., 18% from
Nepal Electricity Authority and 0.21% from
local level (District Coordination Committee
and Gaupalika) of Rasuwa district. Similarly,
the public share comprises of 19.50% from
Depositors of EPF, 4.5% from Employees of
Promoter & Investor Institutions, 15% from
General Public and Employees of the Company
and 10% from the Locals of Rasuwa district.

The equity investment has already been
paid up by the Promoter group as per their

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commitment. Among the public investment,
24% Public Shares, that include 19.50% to the
Depositors of EPF, 3.5% to the Employees of
Promoter Institutions & 1% to the Employees
of Investor Institution have already been
issued in the first lot. Out of remaining 25%
Public Share, 15% to the General Public and
Employees of the Company have also been
issued in the second lot. Now the necessary
preparation for the issuance of the remaining
10% to the Locals of Rasuwa district is going
on.

2. MIDDLE BHOTEKOSHI HYDROELECTRIC
PROJECT(102MW)

Madhya Bhotekoshi Jalavidyut Company
Ltd. (MBJCL),a subsidiary company of
Chilime Jalavidyut Company — Limited,is

constructing Middle Bhotekoshi Hydroelectric
Project(10O2MW) in Sindhupalchowk Distric of
Bagmati Province of Nepal.।. Capital Structure

The Company managed its 59 % debt part from
EPF and 41% equity parts as follows:-

Promoter Shares (51%)

. Chilime Hydropower Company Ltd.-37 %
. Nepal Electricity Authority-10%

. Nepal Araniko Hydropower Co. Ltd.-1%

. Sindhu Investment Pvt. Ltd.-1%

. Sindhupalchowk Hydropower Co. Ltd.-1%

0) UT BP W NY FR

. Sindhu Bhotekoshi Hydropower Ltd.-1%
Public Shares (49%)

1. Employees of Promoter Companies-3.5%
2. Employees of EPF-1%

3. Depositors of EPF-19.5%

4. Local Public of Sindhupalchowk district-10%
5. General Public-15%

In the first stage of IPO, shares were issued for
the depositors of EPF and employees of EPF

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& promoter companies in FY 2075/76. The
process of remaining IPO (Local Public and
General public, in second stage) issuance was
started but suspended due to COVID-19

ll. Key features of the Project

Run-of-River

50.8 m3/sec

Gross Head: 235m

Number of Units: 3

102 MW (3 x 34 MW)
542.2 GWh

4 km/220 kV

NRs. 15.03 billion

Type of Project:
Design flow:

Installed Capacity:
Annual Energy:
Transmission Line:
Project Cost:

Ill. Key Construction Activities

The Main Construction works are divided into
following packages:

1. Civil and Hydro-mechanical work(Lot-1)
2.  Electromechanical works (Lot-2)

3. Construction of Transmission line

Construction Activities at Headworks

1.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 work.

Headworks: Diversion Dam and Intake are
completed. Concreting works in Desander,
Forebay and pressure conduit is going on.

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Pressure conduit construction

Power house: Concreting works in Machine

Hall and Erection Bay is completed up
to 925m. and _ Auxiliary Powerhouse
concreting works going on at 930m.

Power house construction works

Underground works: Out of total 7116m.,
414m headrace tunnel excavation is remaining.
Surge tank and penstock tunnel as well as
vertical shaft excavation and support work has
been completed. Fabrication of steel pipe is
going on.

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2. Electromechanical Works (Lot-2):

Andritz HydroPrivateLimited (AHPL),India is
the Contractor for Electromechanical works.
Equipment manufactured and supplied are
stored at storage site. Installation of draft tube,
second stage concreting has been completed.

Bhotekoshi flood of 2077/03/24 damaged
some of the Electromechanical equipment
located at site store. The process of claim
settlement of the damaged equipment is
undergoing.

Power house machine hall

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3. Transmission Line works:

-Urja AC JV, has completed the manufacturing
of tower & Stubs which are delivered to site
for the foundation construction. Conductor is
also in process of delivery to site.

3. SANJEN JALAVIDHYUT COMPANY
LIMITED (SJCL)

Sanjen (Upper) 14.8 MW and Sanjen (42.5
MW) Hydroelectric Projects

Sanjen Jalavidhyut Company Limited (SJCL),
established in 2010 AD is 9 subsidiary
of Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) and
Chillme Hydropower Company — Limited
(CHPCL) with promoter shares of 10.36% and
39.36% respectively. SJCL is developing two
hydroelectric projects namely, Sanjen (Upper)
Hydroelectric Project (SUHEP) (14.8 MW) and
Sanjen Hydroelectric Project (SHEP) (42.5 MW)
in cascade and both are in under construction
stage with the financing arrangement of 50:50
debt equity ratio. All the debt portion (50%
of total) has been arranged from Employer's
Provident Fund (EPF) of Nepal.

The equity shares from promoters and also
shares from depositors of EPF, Employee of
EPF, staffs of promoters and General Public
have been already paid up and the remaining
equity portion of 10 % for the project affected
local people of Rasuwa district is planned to be
concluded within the fiscal year 2078/079.

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1. Sanjen (Upper) Hydroelectric Project
(SUHEP) - 14.8 MW

The project is located in Chilime VDC (now
Amachhodingmo Rural Municipality). The
headwork of this project is located in Tiloche
and powerhouse is in Simbu Village. The
project has approximately 161 m gross head
and design discharge of 11.07 m3/s. Total
annual saleable energy is 82.44 GWh.

_SUHEP Peaking Pond and Powerhouse

SUHEP Peakin

The overall progress of SUHEP is approximately
90.4%. The Civil Works (Lot 2) is around 98%
completed. Penstock installation is almost
completed and approximately 90% Hydro-
mechanical works has been completed.
Electromechanical Works, particularly EM
installation work is yet to be started and this
work has been severely affected due to COVID
19 pandemic and travel restrictions and,
as a result, the delivery of equipment and
deployment of manpower from China is being
delayed. The most critical work for the overall
project has been the EM installation work.
The project is targeted to be completed and
commissioned within this fiscal year.

2. Sanjen Hydroelectric Project (SHEP) - 42.5 MW

This project is a cascade project of SUHEP and
has gross head 442 m. Additional 0.5 m3/s

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discharge from Chhupchung Khola is added for a
total design discharge of 11.57 m3/s. This project
will produce a total of 251.94 GWh with annual
saleble energy of 241.86 GWh. The overall
progress of the project is approximately 79.80%.

In Civil Works, excavation of the headrace
tunnel, the construction of Chhupchung
headworks, balancing pond, syphon pipes, inlet
slopes have been completed while the tunnel
support and final lining works are ongoing. In
HM works, the penstock installation works are

ongoing. The civil works in the powerhouse
is almost complete and ready for the EM
installation works. Every effort is being made
to bring the EM Contractor, Dongfang to site
as soon as possible to continue the EM works.
The project is also targeted to be completed
and commissioned within this fiscal year.

SHEP Headwork and Powerhouse

Consulting Services for the Projects

SMEC International Pty. Ltd., Australia, which
was the original Consultant and subsequently
to the expiry of the date of completion of
Consulting Service, an alternative arrangement
to execute the project was agreed. Accordingly,
Chilime Engineering and Services Company
Ltd. (Chesco) has been engaged since May
2017 for the Detailed Engineering Design &
Construction Supervision of both projects.

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Transmission Line Works

Mudbhary and Joshi Construction Pvt. Ltd. is
carrying out the construction of approx. 6 kms
132 kV transmission line works. Tower erection
work at site is in the final stages. Among 20
Towers, 16 towers have been erected and are
ready for stringing.

Erected Tower for Power Transmission

CHILIME ENGINEERING AND
SERVICES COMPANY LIMITED
(CHESCO):

Chilime Engineering and Services Company
Limited is promoted by Chilime Jalavidhyut
Comapany Limited with its 100% ownership to

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provide complete engineering and consulting
services for the development of hydropower
projects and other infrastructure works. ChesCo
aims to be a major contributor to a sustainable
development of the projects in Nepal as well as
other parts of the world. ChesCo endeavors to
achieve our goals through the following simple
distinct ways:

abilities
emerging

e Development of employees'
and performance vide'
technologies;

e Achieve mutual goals with Clients through
the best practices; and

e Strengthen our compliance with
corporate values with ethical practices.

Since the establishment in 2016 AD, ChesCo is
progressing towards the core vision in the field
of engineering and services. A brief description
of the services and under study projects are as
follows:

1. Feasibility Study Projects:

a) Budhi Gandaki
Project:ChesCo 5
Feasibility Study of the project owned
by Chilime Jalavidhyut Company Ltd.
CJCL has obtained the Survey License for
electricity generation of Budhi Gandaki
Prok Hydroelectric Project (420 MW) in
Gorkha District of Nepal. The Consultant
has completed its topographical surveying
works, ERT and Gauge _ installations.
Likewise, hydrological, sedimentology,
geological studies and field investigations
related works are also in progress. A draft
feasibility study report is completed.

b) Seti Nadi-3 Hydroelectric Project: ChesCo
is undertaking the Feasibility Study of
the project owned by Chilime Jalavidhyut
Company Ltd. CJCL has obtained the
Survey License for electricity generation
of Seti Nadi-3 HEP (65MW) in Bajhang

Prok Hydroelectric
undertaking the

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District of Nepal. The Consultant has
completed its topographical surveying
works, Gauge installations, ERT, surface
geological mapping. The optimization
and hydraulic design, electromechanical
and hydro-mechanical design, structural
Stability analysis and design works has
been completed. Core Drilling works, rate
analysis, project costing, planning and
scheduling and financial analysis is ongoing.

Chumchet Syar Khola Hydroelectric
Project: ChesCo is undertaking the
Feasibility Study of the project owned by
Chilime Jalavidhyut Company Ltd. CJCL has
obtained the Survey License for electricity
generation of Chutmchet Syar Khole HEP
(60MW) in Gorkha District of Nepal. The
topographical survey and geological surface
mapping works have been completed.
Automatic Gauge has been installed. Other
field and design works are in progress.

Detailed Project Report and Detailed
Design:

Chainpur Seti Hydroelectric Project:
Review and Update of the Feasibility Study
Report of Chainpur Seti Hydroelectric
Project (210MW) located in Bajhang District
of Nepal which is owned and prepared
by Nepal Electricity Authority has been
completed. Likewise, an updated report in
the form of a Detailed Project Report has
been submitted to the Client.

Bajra Madi HEP: A detailed design works is
being carried out to BMHEP.

Project Management and Construction
Supervision:

Sanjen Jalavidyut Company Limited:
ChesCo is engaged in services for design
and supervision of Sanjen (Upper) HEP
(14.8MW) and Sanjen Hydroelectric Project
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of Nepal. The Client is Sanjen Jalavidyut
Company Limited. The construction works
is being executed under FIDIC Red Book
and FIDIC Yellow Book.

b) Tamakoshi Jal Vidhyut Company Limited:

b)

Consulting Services for Construction
Management and Supervision of Camp
Facilities of Tamakoshi V Hydroelectric
Project. The construction works are under

progress.
Modernization and Rehabilitation:

Phewa Hydropower Station: An agreement
was signed between ChesCo and NEA,
Generation Directorate for the Consulting
Services to prepare EPC Tender Documents
(Phase 1) and Supervision Works (Phase 2)
for the Rehabilitation and Modernization
of the Plant on September 12, 2019.
The Station was commissioned on June
12, 1969 by Nepal Electricity Authority
with assistance from the Government
of India. The Station has been in partial
operation for many years and has now
sought Rehabilitation and Modernization
with updated technology for operation in
full load in safe and efficient manner. The
Consultant conducted the Plant diagnosis,
prepared a rehabilitation plan, financial
viability assessment of the Rehabilitation
and Modernization scheme, and prepared
EPC tender documents. The Consultant
has submitted the Final Report and Tender
Documents marking the completion Phase
1.

Rehabilitation of Chilime Hydropower
Plant: ChesCo is awarded the contract on
November 19, 2020 to provide services
to Chilime Jalavidhyut Company Ltd. for
the design review and supervision works
during installation for the rehabilitation
of plant works. The installation works has
been completed.

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5. Plant Operation and Maintenance:

Given the criticality of hydropower in the
Nepal power sector and the Nepal economy,
the existing O&M challenges pertaining to
the hydropower generation in the country
need to be addressed in order to achieve the
Maximization of plant availability through
reduction of forced outages; Fullest utilization
of the  hydro-generation assets; Most
optimum, efficient and sustainable generation
of hydro-electricity; and Sustainable revenue
from the sale of hydro-electricity generated.
Given the current level of O&M challenges
faced by the Nepal hydropower plants and the
vast upcoming hydropower capacity (around 5
GW) in the coming years, there will be a huge
requirement of skill base pertaining to the
O&M activities. ChesCo is planning to have a
specialized team in future.

6. Tender Documents Preparation:

ChesCo has been providing services for the
preparation of tender documents including
technical specifications, drawings and cost
estimate for civil, hydromechanical and
electromechanical works. Assistance is also
provided during the tender evaluation stage. At
present, a complete set of EPC/Turnkey Tender
Documents has been prepared and submitted
to NEA based on FIDIC Silver Book and Yellow
Book 2017 edition.

7. Geotechnical and Geophysical

Investigation Works:

ChesCo is equipped with WD240 and WD320
drilling machines required for the geotechnical
investigation works. The Drilling works at weir,
intake, desander locations, Surge Tank of
SN3HEP are completed. ChesCo also completed
the Geological and Geotechnical Investigations
related works related to Kathmandu-Terai/
Madhesh Fast Track (Expressway):

Currently, the following services are being
provided:

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a) Geophysical Investigations - ERT, SRT,
MAM and MASW.

b) Geotechnical Investigation
Drilling/Boring, Coring Works

works" -

7. Environmental Impact Assessment/
Initial Environmental Examinations:

ChesCo is carrying out the Environmental
Impact Assessment (EIA)/ Initial Environmental
Assessment (IEE) for the following projects:

a) Budhigandaki Prok Hydroelectric Project
-EIA

b) Seti Nadi-3 Hydroelectric Project-ElA

c) Chumchet Syar Khola Hydrolectric
Project-ElA

५) Betan Karnali Hydroelectric Project (33kV
and 400kV)-IEE

8. Others:
ChesCo also provides services on the followings:

1. Projects Identification & Investigation.
2. Due Diligence study.
3. Transmission lines survey and design

works.
4. Project Infrastructure related works
—access roads, camp facilitates,

construction power, etc.
5. Value Engineering
6. Project/ Plan Valuation.
7. Project Costings / Financial Analysis

TRISHULI JAL VIDHYUT COMPANY
LIMITED

Introduction

Trishuli Jal Vidhyut Company Limited (TJVCL),
is a joint venture of Nepal Electricity Authority
(NEA) and Nepal Doorsanchar Company
Limited (NDCL) established in 2011 with the
main objective of developing the Upper Trishuli
3B Hydroelectric Project (37 MW) in Nuwakot
and Rasuwa districts. Both NEA and NDCL
have equal (30% each) equity shareholding
in the Company. Rest of the equity share

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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.

The Project

Upper Trishuli 3B Hydroelectric Project
(UT3BHEP) is a Run of the River type cascade
development Project. The Project will utilize
the water coming out of the tailrace tunnel
of the upstream UT3A Hydroelectric Project.
A head pond will be constructed at the outlet
of the upstream project to divert the water
towards the Headrace Tunnel (HRT) of the
UT3BHEP. Construction of the UT3BHEP had
been started on 14 March 2018 with the
aim to complete within 3 years. However,
due to the impact of Covid-19 pandemic and
encountering of poor geological condition in
the HRT than anticipated, the completion of
Project will be delayed by about two years.
Shuifa ANHE Group Co. Ltd. (Previously Sichuan
ANHE Hydraulic and Hydroelectric Engineering
Co. Ltd.) of China is the EPC Contractor for
all three components of the Project i.e. Civil,
Hydro-mechanical and  Electro-mechanical.
The power produced by the Project will be
evacuated to the under construction Trishuli
3B Hub Sub-station through 3 km long 132kV
transmission line. The transmission line is
being built by Nepal Electricity Authority under
a separate agreement with TJVCL.

Some of the major features of the Project
are highlighted in the table below:

Project Location। Districts। Nuwakot & Rasuwa

Head pond and Approach Pressure Conduit
29m (L) x 5.2 to 11.0 m (B) x
7.4 to 14.8 m (H)

Head pond:

Approach

Pressure 243.47m (L), 5.1m x 5.1m

Conduit: Box Culvert + 40m long,
5.1m dia. Steel Pipe

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Headrace Tunnel

Total Length 3805.48 m
Surge Tank

Diameter 15m
Height 39.3 111

Vertical penstock shaft

Diameter 4.2 m (circular)

Length 72M

Powerhouse

Type/ Length Surface/

x width x 40.42mx19.30Mx33.81
height

Tailrace

Length and 180 m, Box Culvert
Type

Turbine

Turbine Type/ Francis (vertical axis)/2
number
Generator
Rating/ No.
of units

22.7045 MVA/ 2

Power and Energy
Maximum 90m
Goss Head
Installed
Capacity

37 MW
Average 292.58 GWh
annual

energy

Length of 3 km
Transmission

line (132 kV)

Cost and Financing

Total NPR 8227 Million including
Development Interest During Construction
Cost

Mode of 30% Equity from the

Financing

by Nabil Bank Limited

Promoters, 70% Debt from
the Consortium of Banks led

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Progress of Project Construction

e About 12% concreting of the Approach
Pressure Conduit has been completed.

e About 2000 m (52.5%) of HRT excavation
and temporary support installation has
been

e completed.

e About 75% of Powerhouse excavation
and slope support has been completed

e Detail design of about 90% of the
Hydro-mechanical equipment has been
approved and manufacturing of that
equipment is under way.

e Detail design of about 60% Electro-
mechanical equipment has been
approved. Manufacturing of draft
tube elbow has been completed.
Manufacturing of draft tube cone, spiral

case, turbine runner is underway.

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Powerhouse Slope Support

Draft Tube elbow

The construction of the Project has been
severely impacted by the Covid 19 pandemic.
The construction work which had been halted
in March 2020 after the enforcement of
nationwide lockdown could only be resumed
after about a year from April 2021. Shortly
after the resumption of construction, the
second wave of Covid19, once again, disrupted
the construction. Many construction workers
got infected by Covid19 resulting in partial
stoppage of work for about a month. With

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the ebbing of second wave and recovery of
infected workers, construction is now back to
full swing. The continuous encountering of
poor geological condition than anticipated in
the HRT is also slowing down the progress of
the work. At this point in time, the Project has
been delayed by about 2 years and is expected
to come into operation in March 2023.

POWER TRANSMISSION COMPANY
NEPAL LIMITED

(A Joint Venture company of Nepal Electricity
Authority, Power Grid Corporation of India
Limited, Hydroelectricity Investment &
Development Company Limited and IL&FS
Energy Development Company Limited)

400 kV D/C Dhalkebar-Bhittamod Cross
Border Transmission Line

Power Transmission Company Nepal Limited
(PTCN), a subsidiary of Nepal Electricity
Authority(NEA) was established with the
main objective of developing high voltage
transmission interconnection system between
Nepal and India for the interest
and benefit of both the countries. Power
Transmission Company Nepal Ltd. (PTCN)
was incorporated on Bhadra 30, 2064 (i.e.
16 September, 2007) with the objective
of developing infrastructure, management
& executing job related to transmission of
electricity. Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA),
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited
(PGCIL), 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.

mutual

Two Joint Venture companies - one in India
and other in Nepal were incorporated for
implementation of 400 kV double circuit
interconnection between

twin moose line

Muzaffarpur in India and Dhalkebar in Nepal.

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(i)। Nepal Portion of line consists of 42.1 km
long from Nepal Border at Bhittamod to
NEA Substation at Dhalkebar in Nepal
has been implemented by 'Power
Transmission Company Nepal Limited'
(PTCN)- a Joint VentureCompany of NEA,

POWERGRID,HIDCL &IEDCL

Nepal Government & EXIM Bank of India
entered into a loan agreement on September
14, 2007, where EXIM Bank agreed to provide
100 Million US Dollar to Nepal Government.
NEA also signed Subsidiary Finance Agreement
with Power Transmission Company Nepal Ltd.
(PTCN) on 2070.11.27 (11 March, 2014). As
per the agreement, NEA agreed to provide
in Nepali currency amount equivalent to US
Dollar 13.2 Million, for execution of 400 kV
Nepal India Cross Border Transmission Line.
Transmission Line lying within the Nepalese
territory was successfully constructed by PTCN
and initially charged at 132kV voltage level
under contingency arrangement in 197 Feb,
2016.Final executed project Cost of PTCN is
NRs 1545.68 Mn. Annual Turnover and Profit
After Tax of PTCN during FY 2077-78 is 315.12
Min and 130.76Mnh respectively.

NEA is presently drawing upto 410 MW of
power from India through this line in dry
season. Line has been successfully charged at
400 kV since 11.11.2020 at 20:20 PM. Now,
Nepal will be able to import/export around
LOOOMW of power through this Cross border
line from India.

TAMAKOSHI-V
PROJECT

HYDROELECTRIC

Tamakoshi ४ Hydroelectric Project 5
a cascade development of the Upper
Tamakoshi Hydroelectric project (UTHEP)

with tandem operation. The project area
is located approximately 170 km_ north
east of Kathmandu and approximately 40
km away from the district head-quarter of

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Dolkha_ District-Charikot Bazaar. The road
connecting Singate Bazaar and Lamabagar for
the construction of UTHEP passes through
both powerhouse and headwork sites of this
project. Feasibility study of the project was
carried out by NEA in fiscal year 2010/11.
The project being a cascade development to
UTHEP, it does not require separate headwork.
It takes necessary design discharge from
the tailrace of the Upper Tamakoshi Project
through an underground inter- connection
arrangement and conveys to headrace tunnel
of this Project. An underground powerhouse is
proposed at Suri Dovan. The design discharge
of the project is 66 m3/sec and has installed
capacity of 99.8 MW. Although the installed
capacity of the project is 99.8 MW, maximum
generating capacity of the project is 94.8 MW
and the total energy generation is 543 GWh.
An additional 5 MW unit is installed to obtain
the minimum flow coming through the Upper
Tamakoshi powerhouse during the off-peak
operation hours. Hence, the 5 MW turbine will
be operational for about 18 hours a day during
6 dry months.

General arrangement of the project comprises
of underground interconnection system
connecting headrace tunnel of the Project with
tailrace tunnel of Upper Tamakoshi HEP. This
interconnection system consists of connecting
tunnel, a head pond required to maintain
suction head at the pressurized head race
tunnel entrance, spillway and spillway tunnel.
Water from tailrace of Upper Tamakoshi HEP is
diverted through this interconnection system
and conveyed to 8.13 Km long headrace tunnel,
a 152.72 m (including bend) high drop shaft,
underground powerhouse containing four
Francis turbines, and 404.36 m long tailrace
tunnel, from where it is released into the
Tamakoshi river at about 0.7 km downstream
from the confluence of Tamakoshi River and
Khari Khola at Suri Dovan.

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Generation license of the project was obtained
from Department of Electricity Department
(DOED) withrevisedlicenseareaon2074/02/09.
Tamakoshi Jalvidhyut Company Limited has
been registered on Company Registration
Office for development of Tamakoshi V HEP
in a company model. Generation License of
Tamakoshi V has been transferred from NEA
to Tamakoshi Jalvidyut Company Limited on
2074/09/05. Supplementary Environment
Impact Assessment (SEIA) of the project has
been approved by Ministry of Forest and
Environment (MoFE) for increase in project
capacity from 87MW to 99.8MW.

Survey License for construction of Transmission
Line has been obtained from Department of
Energy Development on 2077/09/05. MOU
has been signed between Tamakoshi Jalvidhyut
Company Limited and Environmental & Social

Study Division (Nepal Electricity Authority)
for carrying out Environmental Impact Study
of the 3.4 Km Long Transmission Line of the
project. At present the Study is being carried
out by Environmental & Social Study Division
(Nepal Electricity Authority) at the project site.

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For the speedy implementation of Tamakoshi V
HEP, NEA has already initiated the construction
of Interconnection system between tailrace
tunnel of Upper Tamakoshi HEP and headrace
tunnel of Tamakoshi V. Construction work is
being carried by the Contractor working for the
UTHEP with the arrangement of work variation
of UTHEP. Construction of Interconnection
Tunnel, Chamber and Gate Shaft and Adit
Tunnel has been completed whereas the
installation of gates at the interconnection will
be completed soon.

The Detailed Engineering Design and Tender
Document Preparation work for the project
has been completed by consultant Tractebel

Engineering GmbH (Formerly Lahmeyer
International GmbH), and has submitted Final
Detail Design Report and Tender Documents
on August 2019. During Detailed Engineering
Design and Tender Document Preparation
work, apart from the other field investigation/s,
as a part of Geotechnical investigation, a Test
Adit was excavated with total length of 175.7m
up to the whole length of powerhouse crown.
The Excavated Test Adit, will later be used as
cable and ventilation tunnel during operation
phase of the project.

Land required for the powerhouse area and
permanent camp area has been acquired.
Land required for access to the adit portals are
under the acquisition process and is in final
stage. Similarly, the Project has send a request
letter to Department of Energy Development

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(DoED), regarding permission for use of
government land during the construction

phase of the project.

Project has already started the construction
of Permanent Camp Facility at the project
site. Construction of Permanent Camp
Facility is being carried out by the Contractor
Shringeshwor-Prera JV and was hired through
National Competitive Bidding Process. For the
Construction Management and Supervision
of the Permanent Camp Facility Construction
work, Chilime Engineering and Services
Company Limited (ChesCo) has been hired
as the consultant. Permanent Camp Facility
has altogether 16 numbers of buildings and
is expected to be completed within FY 2078-
79. Similarly, a Prefabricated House has been
constructed on the Permanent Camp Area and
project office has been established.

Beside this, under the preparatory works for
Construction Management and Supervision
of the Project, The EOI document (prepared
on the Basis of PPMO Guidelines) has been
reviewed and the report submitted by the
review committee.

Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) had requested
Ministry of Energy (MOE) to request Ministry
of Finance for needful doings for financing the
project through AIIB as it is positive towards
it. Ministry of Energy had requested the same
with Ministry of Finance (MOF).

At present pre-concept approval has been
issued by AIIB to this project. AIIB has
provided grant of 900,000 USS for the
following additional studies:

1. Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP)

2. Supplemental Environmental and Social

Documentation (SESD),
Panel of Technical Expert (PTE)
Consultation

4. Free, Informed

(FPICon) Process

Prior,

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Panel of Technical Expert (PTE) has reviewed
the Project's Detailed Design Report and
have submitted their comments/suggestions.
Similarly, contract was signed between
Tamakoshi Jalvidhyut Company Limited and
the Consultant "Hagler Bailly Pakistan" for
performing Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP)
and Supplemental Environmental and Social
Documentation (SESD). Consultant has already
completed their studies and has submitted
their final report.

Evaluation of submitted RFP has been
completed for the FPICon study. Contract
signing will have carried out soon with the
successful Consultant. These activities are
the pre-requirements of AIIB for funding the
projects. Hence, these activities are being

carried out in mutual coordination with AIIB.

UTTARGANGA POWER COMPANY
LIMITED

Introduction

Uttarganga Power Company Limited was
established on 30th March, 2017 as a
subsidiary company of Nepal Electricity
Authority. The company has undertaken the
study and development of Uttarganga Storage
Hydroelectric Project. A survey license was
received for conducting Feasibility Study for
300 MW in FY 2072/73 which was upgraded
to 828MW in FY 2074/75 after carrying out
the optimization study. The survey license
of Uttarganga Storage Hydroelectric Project
for 828MW was transferred from NEA to
Uttarganga Power Company Limited on
2074/04/02 BS. Application for Generation
License was submitted to DoED on 2076/03/17
and other related documents were provided
to DoED on 2076/05/08 upon further query.
In the FY 2077/78, the company has selected
an international consultant to prepare the
Detailed Engineering Design of the project.

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Proposed Uttarganga substation hub at_
Bafikot, Rukum (West) for power evacuation

Uttar Ganga Storage Hydroelectric
Project

Ea

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 on 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 nearest road head from
the proposed Powerhouse site is at Burtibang
Bazar. The access road to the powerhouse site
forms 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. However, upgrading
and realignment of certain parts is required
for proper utilization of the road for project
construction.

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 2334 m. Both Powerhouses 1 and 2 are
underground consisting of four units of vertical
shaft Pelton turbines. The installed capacity of

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Powerhouses 1 and 2 is 417MW 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.

Maintenance work of staff gauge at the dam
site of UGSHEP at Gaba (Baglung)
Inthe fiscal year 2077/78, the overall progress
is as listed below:

1) Detailed Project Report

Mahab  Ghodss
Consulting Engineering Company as

a. Selection of

international consultant for review of
feasibility study report, preparation
of detailed engineering design and
bidding documents.

b. The contract agreement between
Uttarganga Power Company Limited
and Mahab Ghodss_ Consulting
Engineering Company Is in process.

2) Transmission Line

a. Thedeskstudyfor65kmtransmission
line was carried out and field visit
was done to update the desk study
report.

3) Employer's Camp Building

a. A total of 9 ha area of land at
Nisheldhor (near the dam site area)
is surveyed for which agreement
was done with Project Development
Department, Engineering Services
Directorate, NEA.

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b. Layout of the camp facilities at
powerhouse area is prepared.

4) Access road

a. The desk study of the 22km access
road from powerhouse to dam site
was carried out.

5) Hydrology and others

a. The staff gauge installed at the dam
site was washed away by flood in
Uttarganga River which was replaced
on 2077/09/12 and the reading
of the staff gauge was continued
thereafter.

b. The reading of the staff gauge height
is being taken throughout the year
at dam site and at tailrace site of the
project.

Internal Audit Department

Audit Department 15 an

independent organizational unit that is
accountable for its work 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

16९ Internal

and internal control processes are operating
effectively. The purpose, authority and
responsibility of the internal audit activity
is formally defined by the NEA's Financial
Administrative Byelaws, 2073 and Internal Audit
Guidelines. Guided by the Audit Committee
and headed Director, the department 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 organization's performance.

It helps the organization to achieve its
goals by systematically and methodically
assessing and improving the performance of
risk management, control procedures and
organizational management.

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ACTIVITIES

Limitations on the assurance that internal audit can
provide

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.

Internal Audit Components

२० Audit Committee:

NEA has formed a three member -Audit
Committee, headed by a member of the NEA
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
NEA's Financial Administrative Byelaws. The

roles of the audit committee are:

४ Facilitating communication between the
Board of directors and the internal and
external auditors;

४ Facilitating the
independence of the external auditor;

maintenance of the

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Y Providing a structured reporting line भी  Monitoringthe financial reporting process
for internal audit and facilitating the and effectiveness of the company's
independence of the internal auditor. system of internal check, internal audit

and risk management.

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The department performs the aforesaid audits § audit committee holds regular meeting and
on quarterly basis and reports to the Audit interactions with the department for providing
Committee and Managing Director of NEA.The — directions on matters related to audit.

Progress Observed

४० Audit Coverage (No of budget centers audited)

Financial Audit Technical Audit Management Audit

FY FY 2077/78 FY FY 2077/78 FY FY 2077/78
Quarterly & Quarterly & Quarterly &

2076/77
2076/77 Half Yearly 2076/77 Half Yearly / Half Yearly

Central Office 3 - - -

DCS Directorate 7/ 118 48 23 74 Al
Transmission 4 7 1 4 12 1
Directorate

Generation 11 16 8 2 4 4
Directorate

Engineering 7 6 - -

Service Directorate

NEA Projects 73 16 - -

Total 175 163 57 29 90 46

५० Capacity Building & Resource Vv Planning for conducting training

Strengthening on M-Power (Revenue) software is
on process for all the internal audit
department members to enhance their

४ Service of 7Chartered Accountants

(On Contract basis)nas been carried
this year for improving quality of audit, performance.
professional ethics and standards among

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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.

४ Periodic certification of — Financial
Statements and Financial Indicators for
publication/report to Stakeholders.

¥ Increase number of trained and capable
resources through continuous training
and development activities.

¥ 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.

४ Conduct special assignment to resolve
long pending issues and risky areas
identified.

४ Maintenance of audit documentation and
audit reports in Database Management
System for easy access of reports and
management response by departments
and reported units.

¥ 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
Internal Audit

improvements required in

Department:

४ The department should be provided
with adequate skilled and competent
manpower.

४ Adequate training programs should be

conducted to refine the knowledge of the
auditors.

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¥ The organization should introduce 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

The Minister of Energy, Water Resources and
Irrigation Ms. Pampha Bhusal has been chairing
the NEA Board meeting. Earlier ex-Ministers
Mr. Barsha Man Pun 'Ananta',Mr. Top Bahadur
Rayamajhi, Mr. Sarat Singh Bhandari and Mr.
Bishnu Prasad Poudel chaired the NEA Board
during the last fiscal Year 2077/78 during their
respective tenure.

Mr. Devendra Karki, Secretary (Energy), Ministry
of Energy, Water Resource and Irrigation is
representing as an ex-officio member in the
NEA Board from 2078.01.26.Mr. Dinesh Kumar
Ghimire was an ex-officio member earlier.

Mr. Bhakta Bahadur Pun was Re-nominated as
the Board of Director 0n2077.09.02. Mr.Kapil
Acharya was nominated as the Board of Director
on 2077.09.02. Mr.Hitendra Dev Shakya is
representing as ex-Officio Member Secretary
in the Board from 2078.7.23. Earlier Kulman
Ghising and Lekhnath Koirala represented as
ex-officio Member Secretary.

Rest of the Board of Directors has remained
unchanged Mr. Ram Sharan Pudasaini,
Secretary (Revenue), Mr. Vishwo Prakash
Gautam and Mr. Rajendra Bahadur Chhetri are
the other Board Members.

A total of 36 Board Meetings were held in the
last fiscal year, 2077/78.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND _ LOSS
REDUCTION DEPARTMENT
Energy Efficiency and _ Loss _ Reduction

Department aims to carry out' various
activities in order to enhance the supply side
and demand side efficiency of electricity

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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.

A. Energy Efficiency Division

Capacitor Bank Installation
For reactive compensation in distribution
system and power factor improvement
using shunt capacitors, the department has
awarded a contract for 339nos 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
of 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, 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.

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Installation of a total of 300 nos of APFC panels
at Biratnagar, Birgunj, Butwal, Bhairahawa,
Nepalgunj, Bharatpur, Janakpur, Itahari and
Hetauda have already been completed and
charged. APFC installation works at remaining
39 sites in other distribution centres are
underway. Works for Datauploadingatcloudand
enabling data analysis and remote monitoring
have also been successfully completed and the
works of report customization and generation
are underway.

The department has also been preparing for
supply/installation of 11 kV APFC at 33/11 kV
Distribution Substations for reactive power
compensation and power factor improvement
in the FY 2078/79.

Smart Street Light

Smart street light project at Lalitour (Phase-l)
has been completed successfully with
installation of 669 nos of smart street lights in
the core areas of Lalitpur with funding from
Lalitour Metropolitan City. The project features
50W, 80W and 120 LED Smart Street lights and
9m steel tubular poles. Smart technology used
in this project enables facilities listed herein
but not limited to automatic switch-on of lights

after sunset, auto switch-off after sun-rise,
full intensity of light at peak hours, dimming
as required of individual luminaries at night,
software billing, data storing and controlling of
individual lights from central server.

Smart Street Light implementation projects are
also running at Bharatpur Metropolitan City,
featuring the installation of around 2000 nos
of LED Smart Street Lights and 4 nos of High
Mast Lights in the major areas of Bharatpur
with joint funding of NEA and Bharatpur
Metropolitan City.

Similarly, Smart Street Light projects are
also running at Kanakai Municipality-Jhapa,
Belaka Municipality-Udaypur, Bhimeshwar
Municipality-Dolakha and Bhimdatta
Municipality-Kanchanpur with joint funding
from NEA and corresponding municipalities.
The project features installation of a total of
340 nos of LED Smart Street Lights and 16 nos
of High Mast Lights. For both these tenders,
the selected contractor has completed pre-
construction survey and manufacturing of
goods is underway.

Smart Street Light projects for Kathmandu,
Pokhara and Lalitpur Metropolitan has been
started- bid invitation process is completed and
evaluation of bids is going on. These projects
aim to install 2078, 1553 & 1400 smart street
lights in respective Metropolitan cities. Also,
total 38 nos 16 m high mast lighting system will
be installed in Pokhara & Lalitpur metropolitan.

On the request of other various municipalities
viz Budhanilkantha, Kirtipur,
Dhulikhel, Katari, Janakpur, Jaleshwar and
Dhangadhi, the

Mahalaxmi,

department has been
preparing documents for supply/installation of
Smart Street Lights.

Nepal Energy Efficiency Program (NEEP-III)

Nepal Energy Efficiency Programme (NEEP) is
being implemented to promote and realize
energy efficiency in Nepal since 2010. NEEP
is implemented by the Ministry of Energy,
Government of Nepal with technical assistance
provided by GIZ, acting on behalf of the German
Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation

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and Development (BMZ). Third phase of Nepal
Energy Efficiency Program is in effect since
December 2018. The program is focused on
the market based energy efficiency services for
the private and public sector. NEA is the major
partner organization to implement the NEEP II।
program. Energy Efficiency and Loss Reduction
Department in cooperation with GIZ Nepal is
continuously working for enhancing the supply
side and demand side efficiency of distribution
system under NEEP Ill.

As per the scope of works under NEEP III,
Integration GmBH in coordination with the
department successfully implemented various
pilot projects at Nagarkot feeder of Bhaktapur
Substation for system reinforcement and
DSM activities such as GIS mapping, Network
AMR metering, smart metering of public
transformers, real time feeder power system
monitoring, feeder energy accounting/audit,
technical/commercial feeder loss assessment
etc. The program also included capacity
development of NEA employees, public
campaign for creating awareness about energy
efficiency and loss reduction among NEA
consumers and general public.

Battery Energy Storage System

The department is planning to implement
Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) of 1
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 NEA's Transmission/
Distribution system, the energy storage system
shall be later replicated for extensive use in
NEA's system.

Central Data Storage and Online Monitoring
System

The department has initiated the development
of central storage of substation technical data
and online data monitoring system. Actually, it

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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, 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 has been successfully implemented
at K2 substation, substation,
Bhaktapur substation, and Balaju substation.

Baneshwor

The department has already initiated for
implementation of central data storage and
online monitoring at 25 other substations
outside Kathmandu Valley. The consultant has
been performing the assigned job and will be
completed soon.

Awareness Campaigning

The department has conducted several
campaigns to create public awareness on

energy efficiency and loss reduction.

Television commercials of 1 minute duration
were prepared using animated characters
and popular celebrities for creating public
awareness on use of energy efficient appliances
and electricity theft/loss control and were
broadcasted in the prime time before news on
Nepal Television.

Agriculture/ Irrigation Line

With aim of electrifying large area of
agricultural land for irrigation, the department

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has identified various sites in Rupandehi,
Taulihawa, Kapilvastu. and Kailali districts
which are currently facing problems regarding
electricityand havea high prospectof increasing
the yearly agricultural yield upon availability of
quality electricity supply for pumping motors.
The department focuses on extending 11
kV and 0.4 kV line with implementation of
monitoring and remote control facilities for
energy efficient operation. Site identification
and bid document preparation works has been
completed.

B. Loss Reduction Division

Electricity Loss Reduction division which
is under the Energy Efficiency and Loss
Reduction Department led by manager is
entrusted with the responsibility to control
the electricity theft, energy leakage and loss.
Division is conducting activities like random as
well as planned inspection of energy meters
and field raid operation wherever required.
Division is dedicated towards supporting

additional revenue generation by controlling

electricity theft, pilferage, tampering, demand
leakage, CT/PT outage, loss due to oversized
wrong MEF

transformers in LT consumer,

Interaction by Loss Reduction Division with.
local people in highly electricity theft area of
Sindhupalchok DCS

Target of Loss Reduction Division

In the fiscal year 2077/078, division had set
target to inspect 150 consumers with TOD

meters installed and 1000 consumers with
whole current meters installed under different
provincial offices. Focus has been given to
industrial consumers. Division has also set
target for monitoring, inspection and data

download of rural community consumers.

Electricity theft found in Baneshwor DCS"
by Loss Reduction Division during random.
inspection

Electricity theft found by Loss Reduction.
Division at Dhangadi DCS (Theft is done by

drilling hole in electromechanical meter)

CENTRAL ACTIVITIES FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021

Besides annual target, division has also
conducted activities as directed by Managing
Director, NEA as and when required. The
division's regular work has been affect by
COVID-19 pandemic. However, intensive field
visit and inspection of energy meters have been
carried out in some distribution centres which
have helped additional revenue collection.

TOD meter inspection in Sudur Paschim_
Province

Inspection of community whole sale
consumer's Transformer_in province 1

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Meter inspection during FY 2077/078 is as follows.

Out of set target, 340 whole current meters and 35 TOD meters were inspected under different
provincial office. Detail field visit report and amount billed and to be billed are as follows

TOD Meter Inspection

Number of DCS No of TOD meter Unit recovered from mf. Amount
visited inspected missing, reverse energy etc.। Collected/billed

4 35 1,84,089.57 13,43,810.63

Whole current meter Inspection

Number of DCS No of meter unit recovered from theft, Amount collected/
visited inspected demand theft, hooking etc. billed

11 340 26,825 5,28,681.3
Total
Total amount collected/ billed.
2,10,914.5 Rs. 18,72,491.93

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ADMINISTRATION DIRECTORATE

dministration Directorate is responsible

for overall planning, organizing, directing,
implementing & monitoring 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.
focal

It also works as a
pointto the oversight bodies and
government agencies 11 relation

to administrative activities of NEA. This

other

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

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of policies related to human resource
management which consists of job analysis,
placement, transfer, training and development,

staff welfare, disciplinary actions etc.

"Nepal Electricity Authority, Employee Term
and Condition Bylaws 2075" has been amended
its second and third edition.

"Centralized e-Attendance" has successfully
tested and deployed from corporate office.
Gradually, it will be implemented in regional
and branch offices within this year as an
integrated e-attendance system.

Organization and Management Study (O&M)
committee has successfully completed the
Study and submitted the report to the NEA
management for necessary approval.

1. Personnel Administration Division:

a) Central Personnel Administration Section:

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Employee Status FY 2020/2021
The statistics of employed human resource till the end of fiscal year 2020/21 is given in the table.

Approved Position Existing situation

Periodical/
Regular Total। Permanent। Daily/ wages /
contract
1

Managing
1 0 1 0 1
Director
DMD (Level-12) 9 0 9 8 0 8
Technical 1254 113 1367 1091 0 1091
Officer Level Non-tech
(Level 6-11) 590 23 613 526 9 535
Total 1844 136 1980 1617 9 1626
Technical 5913 0 9913 4205 61 4266
Assistant Level Non-tech ८ 5 5
(Level 1-5) 328 0 328 2439 46 248
Total 9198 0 9198 6644 107 6751
Grand Total 11051 136 11188 8270 116 8386

Acomplete Personnel Information System has been launched and in the process of implementation
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Similarly, Central Personnel Administration Section has accomplished the given human resource

activities in the fiscal year 2020/21:।S.No.। Description। Nos] Remarks

Regular Transfer, deputation 948
NEA projects & NEA
Subsidiary Companies

in

2. Promotion 11

3. Special Promotion 95

4. Placement 175

5. Opportunity for provincial 510
transfer as per bylaw

6. Appointment of daily wage 10

employees

By provision of NEA Service Bylaws clause 43, 46
47

By provision of NEA Service Bylaws Chapter 7

By provision of NEA Service Bylaws clause 67 and 100.
By provision of NEA Service Bylaws clause 36.

The then regional posting lock has been opened
for one time and inter-province transfer has been
performed as per staffs requestthroughamendment
in bylaws.

By the provision of NEA Service bylaws clause
104(6)

The total numbers of approved position in NEA stands at 11,188 whereas working staff by the end of

FY 2020/21 remained 8270. Remaining vacant
positions are in the process of recruitment via
Public Service Commission. During the year
under review, 365 employees got retirement,
this retirement comprises of compulsory
retirement of 271, voluntary retirements
of48, resignation of 10 and 36 employees have
deceased during their service period.

action.

A separate web-based application is under
developing phase for transfer management.
This will go under implementation within FY
2020/021.

b) Disciplinary Action

During the year under review, the following
activities were performed under disciplinary। activities। No.of Employee। Remarks

Suspend

Force dismissal
Dismissal from Service
Termination by Service
Resume from Suspend

14
7

51
5

Similarly, complaints from government agencies like Criminal Investigation Abuse of Authority
(CIAA), National Vigilance Center and Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation were
received and addressed as following;

S.No.। Total Complaint in process।

Complaint received from CIAA

National Vigilance Center 6 6 -
Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and 13 13 -
Irrigation

4. Complaintwithin NEA 20 18 2

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2. Employee Welfare Division

Employee welfare division under Human Resource Department has provided following facilities to
the employeesin accordance to NEA rules and regulations.।S.No.। Descriptions। Types। Nos.। Amount (Rs.)। Remarks।

Grant -
1 Grant oo
KajKiriya 352 3,495,000
5 Medical Accidental 4 2,800,000
Insurance Medical Treatment 945 41,958,796
P t ived f
aymen receive rom 88,226,681
Group Beema Corporation 397
3 Endowment Life Additional Payment by NEA
303,245,778
Insurance (Different)
Insurance Renewal - 555,286,331
Medical Treatment Loan 229 2,290,000
Social Loan 235 4,700,000
House Maintenance Loan 235 11,750,000
Natural Disasters Loan - -
H Land Purch L
5 Soft Loan ' /land P ' हि।
ouse and Purchase Loan 50 4,220,000
(Additional 200,000)
House/Land Purchase Loan
7 2,162,500

(Additional 300,000)
House/Land Purchase Loan
(Additional 500,000)

3. Human Resource Planning and Development Section

413 206,500,000

Under the Human Resource Department, Human Resource Planning and Development Section
has completed the following works in the FY. 2020/2021:

अपा Actions

Review the report of Organization and Organization Structure and_ positions
Management (O&M) Survey prepared and are assigned each individual office as
submitted to management for necessary per consumer, Revenue, Capacity of
approval Hydropower, Substations etc.

Workshops were conducted 1 each
Review of Organization and Management, Pa FF;
2 provincial office with offices located on

(O&M) Survey -,
the geographical area of the province.

O & M Survey has been completed of the 4 Distribution Centers

newly established offices in the period 1-Hydropower Station

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SNP Actions

Nomination for Post Graduates Study in NEA
Scholarship Quota

4

5 Pre Approval for Self-Financing Study

Leave Granted for Study in NEA Quota

Leave Granted for Study in Self Finance

Nepal Government Quota

Nomination for Post Graduates Study for

1-MBA

A- Ph.D.
1- Master
1-Bachelor

1-Master
2-Ph.D.

1-Master

Nomination for Factory Acceptance Test,

9 Inspection,
Conference, Seminar in aboard

10 Projects

Nomination of Intern (OJT) Students from

various academic institutions

12 Nomination of Intern to individual Students

GENERAL SERVICE DEPARTMENT

Department (GSD) 5
vehicle management,

General Service
responsible 0
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 and

Pre-Dispatch Witness, Training,

13 individuals

Review on Temporary Positions of NEA 1334 Temp. Positions for 89 different

Projects
466 students from 23 different institutions.

5 individuals from 4 different institutions.

misuse.The department is also responsible
forevents management, publishing regular
magazine "Vidyut", public relation and public
grievance handling.

In the year under review, the following
grievances/complaints lodged and
resolved.

were

Sources of Grievances Total No. of
Complain। Settled

Hotline Number (1150 15471
Hello Sarkar 266
3 Social Media (Facebook 492
Page, Twitter)
4 Email 52
5 Complain Box 1
6. CRM(Consumer 6663

relationship management
system)

15471 All were resolved
258 8 grievances were sent to concern
office for necessary action.
491 1 grievance was sent to concern
office for necessary action.
51 1 grievance was sent to concern
office fornecessary action.
O 1 grievance was sent to concern
office for necessary action.
6374 289 grievances are in progress of

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Stakeholders can submit their complaints
and give suggestions through the social
media https://www.facebook.com/
nepalelectricityauthority and https://www.
twitter.com/hello_nea and through hotline

number 1150 for necessary action.

NEA has 31,485-9-1-0.96Ropaniand 153-14-
12-01 Bigaha land spread all over the country.
Similarly, NEA has 1199 vehicles in service
throughout the country of which, 1027 are in
working condition.

RECRUITMENT DEPARTMENT

Recruitment Department recruits fresh

candidates working
major of this
to prepare and update

syllabus, vacancy announcement& application

and promotes the
employees. The function
department 5

collection as per public service commission's
schedule and directions. The written exam is
conducted by public service commission but
the interview and final result will be prepared
and published by recruitment department.
Similarly, it performs staff promotion as per
the prevailing employees' service bylaws.

During the year,8candidates for different level
have been recommended for contract service
after completing the selection procedure.
Department is being engaged to develop and

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introduce online application system for both
open competition and promotion. This will be
implemented during FY 2020/021.

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.

Thelegaldepartmentalsoinvolvesinarbitration,
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, 176number of cases were registered
in different courts for and against of NEA. The
different courts have finalized 34 number of
cases, out of them, 27 verdicts were in favor
of NEA and7 cases were against the NEA, 1
case is in adjourn and 142 cases are under
consideration for courts judgment. Most of the
legal cases filed by industrial consumer related
to dedicated feeder tariff has been settled by
different courts in favor of NEA.

FINANCE DIRECTORATE

1. Introduction

he Finance Directorate, headed by Deputy

Managing Director (DMD), is responsible
for carrying out overall financial and accounting
functions of NEA. Key responsibility areas
include revenue administration, accounting
system operation, budgetary control and
treasury management. The finance wing is
also responsible for financial planning, control
and monitoring at corporate level of decision-
making process. Two functional departments,
namely Accounts Department and Corporate
Finance Department, are structured to support
the finance wing. Two separate projects
namely Institutional Strengthening Project
(ISP) and Physical Verification and Valuation of
assets (PVV) have been also formed under this
Directorate.

2. Operational Performance

Despite the effect of COVID-19 pandemic,
the year 2020/21 became mixed in terms of
operational and financial performance. Due to
long dry season, the water discharge level of
most of the rivers dropped, which regulated
less generation by NEA's and IPPs power plants.
Furthermore, during the month of June 2021,
NEA's major power plants like Kaligandaki
(144 MW), Madhya Marsyangdi (70 MW) and

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DIRECTORATE

Trishuli 3A (60 MW) were shut down due to
heavy flood. This resulted to a total power
generation of only 2,810.74 GWh, a decrease
of 210.26 GWh (6.96%) from 3,021 GWh of FY
2019/20 and also a decrease of 327.26 GWh
(10.43%) as compared to targeted level of
3,138 GWh.

NEA has targeted to procure 4,945 GWh
IPPs during the FY 2020/021which
was expected to be possible by efficient
management of energy and commissioning of
Upper Tamakoshi Hydropwer Ltd. (UTKHPL-456
MW), a largest under construction HEP. Due to
the delay in commissioning of UTKHPL (456
MW), only 3,241 GWh was available in the
system as against the targeted level of 4,945
GWh. The short fall production from NEA's
plants and IPPs' plants was compensated
by import from India to meet the country's
electricity demand. The total import from India
stood 2,826.21 GWh as against the targeted
1,057 GWh which is 1,769.21 GWh high as
compared to budgeted figure.

from

NEA's share of generation in total availability
of power decreased from 39.02% of previous
year to 31.66% this year. The percentage of
energy supplied by IPPs and import from India
constitutes 36.51% and 31.83% respectively.
During the fiscal year 2020/021, NEA has

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7,760 GWh
however due to the nationwide lockdown of
COVID pandemic for 3 months (April 30 to
July15, 2021), offices, industries, factories,
businesses establishments were stand still and

estimated to sell internally,

the consumption of electricity was not as per
the estimation. The revised estimate till the
end of this fiscal year is 7,275GWh. However,
contribution to the gross revenue by domestic
consumers stands at 39.57% only. On the
other side, Industrial consumer category holds
only 1.34% of entire consumer volume but
contributes 38.84% to the total gross revenue.
Similarly, NEA had targeted to export 110GWh
of electricity to India whereas revised figure
stands44GWh, a decrease of 60% due to the
delay in commissioning of UTKHPL (456MW)
and other private IPPs.

3. Number of Consumers

The consumer base at the end of the fiscal year
2020/21 was estimated to be 4,658 thousand
but the revised estimate was reduced by 130
thousand resulting in 4,528 thousand. The main
reason behind is undoubtedly the months long
shutdown due to COVID-19 pandemic. Though
NEA sells power in bulk and provides support
in operation and management to Various
Community Rural Electrification Entities
(CREEs), working under the Community Rural
Electrification Program (CREP), the consumers
of such CREEs are not included in the above
figures. Such CREEs customers, out of NEA, are
around 550 thousand.

In the FY 2020/21, the domestic consumer
category remained the largest category
with 92.93% share of the entire electricity
consumers, while industrial consumers and
other consumers remained at 1.34% and
5.73% respectively.

4. Revenue and Collection

The energy demand during this fiscal year
was slightly less than the target. However,

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NEA maintained optimum level of regular and
reliable energy supply to bring about positive
impact in its overall financial performance.
The nationwide lockdown from May 30 to July
2021 due to second variant of COVID pandemic
seriously hampered various loss reduction
activities such as timely meter reading,
monitoring meter tempering and hooking
wires to overhead distribution lines. The net
income through sales of electricity for the fiscal
year 2020/21 was estimated to be NRs. 75,860
million while the revised estimate stands at
NRs. 70,473 million which is 7.10% less than
the target. The major reason of decrease in
the revenue is less electricity consumption by
industrial and commercial customers due to
the effect of Covid-19 pandemic.

The income from other services and finance
income was estimated to be NRs.4,959.61
million and NRs. 2,813.54 million while the
revised estimate amounts to NRs. 6,303.31
million and NRs 3,579.38 million respectively
in FY 2020/21. NEA had received NRs. 355
million as dividend. Out of investments in
more than 25 companies, dividend has been
provided by Chilime Hydropower Company
Ltd, Power Transmission Company Nepal Ltd
(PTCN), Cross Broder Power Transmission Ltd
(CPTC) and Butwal Power Company Ltd. Other
companies are under construction/ Initial
phase of operation; hence they are not able to
declare dividend till date. NEA had estimated
to collect NRs. 71,910 million from the sales
of electricity in this fiscal year however the
revised estimate is NRs. 65,833 million only.
This reduction in cash collection is mainly
because of not being able to collect the tariff
from the domestic and other consumers in the
months long nationwide lockdown. The total
dues by the end of the fiscal year 2020/21 is
NRs. 38,011 million. Out of this, NRs. 18,116
million is from industrial consumers (including
the dues of about NRs. 15,540 million on

FINANCE DIRECTORATE

dedicated & trunk line), NRs. 490 million is
from GON offices and NRs. 3,706 million is
from street light of different municipalities.

5. Accounts Receivable:

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.
Keeping in the mind of the court verdict, NEA
board has given relaxation to pay installment
wise beginning from 16th July 2021. But most
of such customers are not showing their
willingness to pay NRs. 15,540 million which is
overdue since long time.

6. Cost of Sales

NEA's total cost of sales has increased from
NRs. 50,132 million to NRs. 56,397million in the
year 2020/21. Cost of sales includes generation
cost, transmission cost, distribution cost, power
purchase cost and royalty cost. Major increment
in cost of sales experienced is under the head of
power purchase cost. NEA recorded NRs. 35,120
million as power purchase cost in 2019/20 and
NRs. 41,461 million in 2020/21. This escalation
of 18.06% was due to the increase in power
import from India. The cost of Generation and
Transmission reached to NRs. 1,926 million and
NRs. 2,066 million respectively. NEA increased
investment on strengthening distribution
system throughout the country that resulted
into increase in distribution costs from NRs.
9, 401million to NRs. 9,478 million. Other cost
of sales includes royalty expenses of NRs.1,621
million.

7. Other Costs

Interest cost on long term
increased by NRs.508million during this year.
Interest expense in this FY 2020/21 has been
calculated to NRs.5,000 million as compared to

NRs.4,492million in the FY 2019/20. Likewise,

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depreciation expenses on property, plant and
equipment resulted into NRs.5,750 million
in FY 2020/21as against NRs. 5,339 million in
FY 2019/20. NEA recorded foreign exchange
gain of NRs. 178 million in FY 2020/21 while it
was NRs. 228 million loss in FY 2019/20. The
gain was due to foreign currency translation
loss to Japanese Yen (for the loan taken on
Kulekhani Disaster Prevention Project). NEA
estimated provision of NRs. 4,000 million in FY
2020/21 towards long term employee liabilities
with respect to gratuity, medical
facilities and accumulated leave facilities under

pension,

employees' benefit plan scheme which is 7.45%
higher than FY 2019/20. NEA had made the
provision of 3,702 million in FY 2019/20 based
on the actuarial valuation report till that date.

8. Profit & Loss

NEA experienced reduction in its operating
performance as compared to last financial
year. Net profit before tax for the year 2020/21
decreased by 54.72% to reach at NRs. 6,008
million (Provisional) from NRs. 13,794 million
in FY 2019/20.The expected profit for the FY
2020/021 was NRs. 10,900 million. However,
the reduction in the power generation by NEA
plants due to low water discharge in the dry
season, increased in system loss from 15.27%
in FY 2019/020 to 17.18% in FY 2020/021 and
power import at expensive rate from India
contributed to the decline in the profit of FY
2020/21.

9. Other Non-Current Assets

Non-current assets include Property, Plant
& Equipment (PPE), Capital Work in Progress
(CWIP), Investments, & Advances
measured at amortized cost. Property, plant
and equipment (PPE) constitute the largest
component of NEA's return generating assets.
Net carrying amount of PPE reached to NRs.
176,176million at the end of the FY 2020/21.
During the year, NEA has completed various

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distribution reinforcements, rural
electrification projects, major sub-stations
like Dhalkawar 400 Kv s/s, Dana 220 kV
s/s, Samundratar s/s and distribution line
projects which contributed an additional
net capitalization of NRs. 18,792 million in

system

property, plant, and equipment.

During the review period, NEA has invested
a significant amount of resources in various
projects under generation,
500 distribution.

transmission
Accumulated investment
in capital works in progress reached to NRs.
140,940 million with net addition of NRs.
26,641million in the year 2020/21. The
sources of investment included government
equity and loan, foreign loan and grants and
NEA's internal cash generation. However,
financial returns from investments are not
being obtained due to the considerable delay
in project completion. The major investment is
in hydroelectricity projects, transmission line
and substation projects of different voltage
levels and rural electrifications in the various
parts of the country.

subsidiaries, associates,
joint ventures and others reached to NRs.
55,393million in the year 2020/21. During
the year, NEA increased its investment in

Investments In

subsidiaries and other companies by NRs.
7,056 million. At the end of the FY 2020/21,
total investment in Upper  Tamakoshi
Hydropower Co. Limited reached NRs.
4,341.90 million as equity and NRs. 22,458.50
million including interest capitalization as a
long-term loan. Further investment includes
NRs. 14,942.30 million & NRs. 10 million in
Citizen Investment Trust for gratuity payment
and retirement fund respectively. Fair value
adjustment in investments as per NFRS of
NRs. 8,986.34 million has also been included
under investment of various Subsidiaries, Joint
ventures & Associates.

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10. Current Assets

Current Assets include Inventories, trade
receivables, prepaid advances & deposits, Cash
& Cash equivalents and Current tax assets.
Trade receivable for this year is estimated to
be NRs. 38,011 million, an increase of 20.7%
than that of previous FY 2019/20. Substantial
trade receivable was reflected due to non-
recovery from customers during lockdown
and dedicated& trunk line billing. Dedicated
& trunk line billing receivable amount has
not been recovered yet. Current assets cover
20.87% of total assets in this fiscal year.

11. Non-Current Liabilities

Total long-term borrowings from GON, the
main source of project financing, reached
to NRS.184,023 million in FY 2020/21 from
NRs.163,737 million in FY 2019/20.NEA
received NRs.1,646.7million as long-term
loan from GON internal source to invest in
various projects. In the similar manner, donor
agencies provided around NRs.18,138.7million
as long-term loans and grants through direct
payment to the consultants and contractors
as per GON budgetary program in the FY
2020/21. In addition to this, GON also provided
NRs.12,318.3 million as equity investment in
NEA.

12. Current Liabilities& Provisions

Currentliabilities include trade & other liabilities
and short-term borrowings. Loan repayment
within next 12 months has been presented
under short-term borrowing as per the
requirement of NFRS. Since NEA's internal cash
generation are used in projects constructions,
all reflected short-term borrowings have not
been paid to GON as per the loan agreement.
Current liabilities cover 23.93% of total
liabilities during this fiscal year. During the
year, NEA contributed NRs.1,621million
towards royalties, NRs.7,000million as arrears

FINANCE DIRECTORATE

of interest on long term loan and 2,000 million
as loan installment.

13. Financial loan Covenants

NEA is required to achieve a number of
covenants in respect of borrowing from the
donor agencies. Major covenants
to financial performance are Rate of Return
(RoR 6%), Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR
1.2 times), Average Collection Period (ACP
<3months). NEA met all these covenants
except ACP in this FY.

related

14. Donor's Commitment

For the electrification of Province 5,6 and 7,
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and
European Investment Bank (EIB) committed to
provide an amount equivalent to USD 112.3
million and Euro 100 million respectively as
concessional loan to NEA. The subsidiary loan
agreement (SLA) with GON is under process.
Similarly, Asian Development Bank (ADB) has
also extended its commitment to provide
an amount equivalent to USD 200 million as
a concessional loan for the development of
power transmission and distribution system
strengthening under SASEC. SLA of the same
with GON has also been signed.Under this
project, Norwegian grant of USD 35 million will
be received as committed by Government of
Norway.

In addition to this, ADB has further committed
to provide an amount equivalent to USD 156
million for the automation and modernization
of electricity grid.

15. Accounts and Audit

Accounts departmentis responsible to maintain
accounts, prepare financial statements,
conduct statutory audits, settlement of
irregularities, dealing with tax authorities
etc. Large Tax Payer's Office has concluded
final income tax assessment up to the FY

FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021

2015/16. NEA expects to settle long pending
audit qualifications worth NRs. 1.05million
since FY 1993/94. NEA Board periodically
reviews the audit qualifications and instructs
the management to settle by complying
applicable rules and procedures. Management
is in the process of resolving policy related
audit qualifications by implementing time
bound action plan. Accounts department is
coordinating with auditors and management
to complete audit within specified period.

NEA prepared its first time NFRS based
consolidated financial statements (group
& stand alone) for the F/Y 2019/20. Due to
Covid-19, the statutory audit for the year
2019/20 was completed within a period of nine
months after the end of fiscal year. Office of the
Auditor General has appointed Mr. Narayan
Bajaj, Mr. Madhu Bir Pandey and Mr. Prabin
Dhoj Joshi, Fellow Chartered Accountants,
to carry out statutory audit for the financial
year 2020/21. The auditors have commenced
their audit procedures by submitting audit-
planning memorandum.NEA is in a process
of strengthening financial accounting and
management decision support system. During
this year an Interunit automation system was
implemented in CAIS (accounting software)
system, where interunit vouchers created
by one accounting unit will be automatically
reconciled upon accepting/rejecting through
online by another accounting unit. Whole of
the inter unit transactions had been reconciled
through system base automation after the
implementation of auto reconciliation.

Beside above, Accounts Department has
planned to update on reporting framework

based on NFRS during the FY 2021/022.

16. Institutional
(ISP)

Strengthening Project

Information Technology (IT) is evolving in every
sector of businesses and Nepal Electricity

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Authority is too modernizing its various
operational activities to enhance its efficiency.
NEA is in the process of strengthening financial
accounting and management decision
support system. Institutional Strengthening
Project (ISP) is functioning under the Finance
Directorate. The main objective of this project
is to procure and implement ERP based system
consisting of two major blocks namely a)
Integrated Financial Management Information
(IFMIS) and 9) Revenue Management System
(RMS) in NEA. The project had invited bids
through an ICB tender with the loan assistance
from World Bank for the procurement of
Integrated package of ERP based IFMIS and
RMS. The price quoted by the single technically
qualified bidder was substantially higher
than the approved estimation by NEA. This
bid was rejected and from the lessons learnt
NEA management decided to separate this
integrated package into two packages and re-
invite the bids.

NEA management has decided to publish the
RFPs for the procurement of three packages:
i) Procurement and Implementation of ERP
based Integrated Financial Management
Information System (IFMIS) ii) Procurement
and Implementation of Centralized Revenue
ManagementSystem(RMS)andiii) Procurement
of Project Management Consultant (PMC) for
the supervision of Implementations of ERP and
RMS projects. All the three procurements will
be carried out with the loan assistance from
Asian Development Bank (ADB). The Eol and
ToR for PMC has already been published on 23
July 2021 and NEA is in the process of updating
and finalizing the RFPs for ERP and RMS.

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17. Assets Verification& Valuation Project

Asset Verification and Valuation at Nepal
Electricity Authority (AVNEA) is a World Bank
funded project under Power Sector Reform
and Sustainable Hydropower Development
Project (PSRSHDP). The main objectives include
Conduction of Physical Verification of Assets &
Inventories of NEA, Development of Database/
Register, Valuation, Recommendation — of
adjustments based on valuation and Develop
standard operating procedures/ manuals for
PPE& Inventories as per NFRS. The created
database will be synchronized with the ERP
System which is being implemented by NEA.
A Contract for Consultancy Services has been
signed with Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, India
LLP. This project is expected to complete on
October 2021.

18. Retirement Fund Division

This division is responsible for operation and
management of Contributory Retirement
Fund (RF) of the employees appointed from17
July 2006 and the Employees Welfare Fund
(EWF) of the entire employees of NEA. Total
employees involved in the RF at end of FY
2020/021 are 5,529 and the total employees
involved in the EWF are 8,618. At the end of FY
2020/021 the total fund balance has reached
to NRs. 3,356.30 million against which NRs.
228.31 million has been provided as loan to the
contributors and NRs. 1,904 million has been
invested in fixed deposits at various interest
rates. Likewise NRs. 1,019.39 million has been
invested in other portfolios.

FINANCE DIRECTORATE

Nepal Electricity Authority
Highlights of FY 2020/21

Revenue

Net Sales Revenue from Electricity (M.NRs.)
Income from other Services (M.NRs.)

Total Revenue (M. NRs.)

Operating Expenses

Generation Expenses (M. NRs.)

Power Purchase- IPPs (M. NRs.)

Power Purchase -India (M. NRs.)

Royalty (M. NRs.)

Transmission Expenses (M. NRs.)
Distribution Expenses (M. NRs.)
Administration Expenses (M. NRs.)
Depreciation & Amortization Expenses (M. NRs.)
Total Operating Expenses (M. NRs.)
Operating Surplus (M. NRs.)

Finance Income (M. NRs.)

Finance Cost (M. NRs.)

Other losses/(Gain)/Forex (M. NRs.)
Imapairment (charge)

Net Profit/(Loss) (M. NRs.)

Long-Term Borrowings (M. NRs.)

Net Property, Plant & Equipment (M. NRs.)
Number of Consumers

Total Sales of Electricity (GWh)

Internal Sold/Utilized (GWh)

Annual Average Consumer's Consumption (kWh)**

Average sales Price of Electricity (NRs./kWh)
Peak Load Interconnected System (GWh)

Total Available Electric Energy (GWh)

NEA Generation (GWh)

Thermal Generation (GWh)

Purchased Energy (GWh) - India

Purchased Energy (GWh) - Nepal (Internal)
Average Power Purchase Rate -IPPs (NRs./kWh)
Average Power Purchase Rate -India (NRs./kWh)
Exported Energy (GWh)

Self Consumption (GWh)

Net System Losses (Percentage)

Note: *Provisional figures (Subject to audit)

**On internal sales

70,473
6,253
76,726

1,926
18,981
22,480

1,621

2,066

9,478

6,474

5,750
68,776

7,950
(2,537)

5,000

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(750)

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184,023
176,176
4,528,411

7,319

7,275

1,616

9.63
1,482
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76,076

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21,695
13,425

1,571

2,014

9,401

6,941

5,339
62,282
13,794
(5,337)

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185

1,139

13,270
163,737
157,384

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6,529

6,422

1,548

10.92

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650

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Significant Accounting Policies and
Explanatory Notes

For the year ended Ashad 31, 2078
(July15,2021)

1. CONSTITUTION ANDOWNERSHIP

Nepal Electricity Authority ('NEA')
was incorporated on Bhadra 1, 2042
(16August,1985)under the Nepal Electricity
Authority Act, 1984,through the merger of the
Department of 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
Statements

of Financial

statements of the NEA,
Statement of Financial

The _ financial
which comprises
Position, Statement of Profit or Loss & Other
Comprehensive In- come, Statement of Cash
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).

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FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021

a 'The figures for the previous year are
rearranged and reclassified wherever
necessary for the purpose of comparison.

b Appropriate disclosures are made for the
effect of any change in accounting policy
accounting estimate and adjustment of
error.

c 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.

d Management has applied estimation
while preparing and presenting financial
statements. Such specific estimates are
disclosed in individual section wherever

they have been applied.

e The NEA's management has made an
assessment of NEA's 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 may cast
significant doubt upon the NEA's ability
to continue as a going concern.

uncertainties that

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

FINANCE DIRECTORATE

for administrative purposes and are expected
to be used during more than one period.
Property, plant and equipment are recognized
ifit 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, which was

FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021

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 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
Land
Buildings
Hydro Electric Structures

Hydro Electric Plant &
Machinery

Internal Combustion on
plant & machinery

Transmission lines (66 KV,
132 KV and above)

Transmission lines (33 KV)
Transmission Substations

Distribution system
(including below11 KV
Transmission lines)

Solar Power

Meter & metering
equipment

Consumer Services
Public lighting

Vehicles, tools and
instruments, furniture
and fixtures.

Office Equipment 15%
Miscellaneous properties 50%

50% of
applicable
rates

Additions during the year

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Carrying amount of property, plant and
equipmentiskeptatminimumvalueofiRupee
and is not depreciated further an asset, any
increase in the carrying amount is recognized
1) 'Other
accumulated in equity, under capital reserve

Comprehensive Income' and
or used to 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 15 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
following measurement categories:

its financial assets in the

e वा value through Profit or loss (FVTPL)

e Fair value through other comprehensive
income (FVTOC]I).
e 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 instatement of
profit or loss or other comprehensive income.
For investment in debt instruments, this
will depend on the business model in which
investment is held.

Measurement

At initial recognition, NEA measures financial
assets at fair value, which are classified as FVTOCI

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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 business model
for managing the asset and the cash flow
characteristics of the asset.

Equity Investment

NEA subsequently measures all equity
investments in subsidiaries at fair value. NEA's
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
where as 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.

ce. 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 receivables are stated at carrying
values except for those identified by the
management as being doubtful on recovery.
Such estimations for doubtful recovery are

FINANCE DIRECTORATE

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.

FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021

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 ofRs.20millioneveryyearincase of profit
for the year, to cover any loss of property, plant
and equipment, for any eventuality.

2.14 Provision for Employees' Bonus

Provision for employees' bonus is made at the
rate of 2%of net profit as per the provision of Electricity
Regulations, 2050.

2.15 Borrowings

Borrowings are subsequently carried at a
mortised 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 12months
from the date of the financial position are
classified as non-current liabilitiesandthoselessthan12
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.

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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
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 12months 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 benefit

obligations

employee

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 upto 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

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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:

e Defined benefit plans such as gratuity,

pension, insurance, leave, medical
facilities etc.
e Defined contribution plans such as

provident fund, retirement fund etc.
Defined Benefit Plan Obligation

The liability or asset recognized in the
Statement of Financial Position in respect of
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

FINANCE DIRECTORATE

joining NEA from Shrawan 15'2063B.S.,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
consumers to pay their electricity bills earlier
than given credit period and accounted for on
cash basis.

rebate in order to motivate

FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021

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 established.

investment in shares is

ec. Revenue from other services, including
services provided for Engineering
Services, is recognized on cash basis.

त Penalty chargeable on late commercial
operation date (COD) power
purchase agreement (PPA) are accounted
for on cash basis.

under

6 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. 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 include cost that are
directly attributable to distribution of power
&expenses relating consumer services and
expenses of community rural electrification
expenses. Distribution expenses also include
maintenance of low voltage transmission lines
and system operation costs also.

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2.27 Taxes

a. Currenttax

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 8 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.

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2.28 FinanceCost

Finance costs includes borrowing cost
and other interest expenses & charges on
borrowings. Borrowing costs that are directly
attributable 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

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2.29 Foreign Currency Transactions

The transactions in foreign currency 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.

STATISTIC & SCHEMATICS

FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021

STATISTIC & SCHEMATICS

AVAILABILITY OF ENERGY (FY 2020/21)

हा Hydro

Thermal
mSolar
m@ Purchase India
@ Purchase Nepal

SALES (FY 2020/21)
6.81

%

10. i \ 4.05
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f
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HE Domestic HH Non-Commercial हि Commercial
MH industrial MM Export ME Others

EXPENDITURE (FY 2020/21)

13.68%
a> 4.08%

55.63%

MM Power Purchase Ml Interest Ml Depreciation
MH Royalty हि StaffCost हो Others

ENERGY UTILIZATION (FY 2020/21)

0.39%
16.93% ww»

82.19%

MM internal Sales MM Export Mil System Loss ll Self Consumption
REVENUE (FY 2020/21)

7.84%
हु 45%

MM Net Electricity Sales हि Finance Income &ि Other Income

NO. OF CONSUMERS AS OF 15 JULY, 2021

48 0.71%
4.37%

HE Domestic MH Non-Commercial हि Commercial
MH industrial हि Others

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EXPORT -80.00

Energy Balance (GWh) in FY 2077/2078 (2020/21)

Energy Balance (Gwh) in FY 2077/2078(2020/2021)

Total Demand 819.01 776.66 765.92 654.41 640.79 717.35 745.89 686.33 781.11 771.11 759.12 842.62 8960.31

Net Demand 137.66 697.14 765.10 652.91 640.66 715.93 720.57 684.26 770.11 758.07 757.16 842.74 8742.30

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FY 2076/77 and FY 2077/78

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Ashadh
Jestha
Gaishakh
Chaitra
Falgun
Magh
Poush
Mangsir
Kartik
Ashwin
Bhadra
Shrawan

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Ashwin

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Mangsir
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Chaitra
Baishakh
Jestha
Ashadh
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STATISTIC & SCHEMATICS

Status of Imported Energy from different import
Points in FY 2077/78

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IMPORT POINTS
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Energy in Gwh

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POINTS

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IMPORT

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132kV

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132 kV

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80.40 21.34 21.46 1.83 125.45
313.06

170.81 59.66 39.59 3320। 900।
194.31 81.88 51.13 45.84 21.84 396.77
211.26 64.66 49.91 45.95 28.35 402.79

235.49 97.79 40.07 53.10 32.78 468.61
230.74 74.45 49.47 35.37 23.85 422.99
115.69 36.50 36.50 39.66 10.81 207.60

120.37 20.46 36.29 30.00 7.53 2.99 217.64
1485.15 519.73 368.76 288.88 134.74 33.49 — 2805.79
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Status of Export Energy from different import
Points in FY 2077/78

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ANNEX-1

ELECTRICITY TARIFF

TARIFF RATES

1. Domestic Consumers
1.1 Single Phase Low Voltage (230 Volt)

kWh 15 Ampere 30 Ampere 60 Ampere

(Monthly)। Minimum। Energy। Minimum। Energy। Minimum। Energy। Minimum। Energy

Charge Charge Charge Charge Charge Charge Charge

(Nrs.) (Nrs/kWh) (Nrs.) (Nrs/kWh) (Nrs.) (Nrs/kWh) (Nrs/kWh)
0-10 30.00 0.00 50.00 4.00 75.00 5.00 125.00 6.00
11-20 30.00 3.00 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
51-100 75.00 9.50 100.00 9.50 125.00 9.50 150.00 9.50
101-150 100.00 9.50 125.00 9.50 150.00 9.50 200.00 9.50

151-250 125.00 10.00 150.00 10.00 175.00 10.00 200.00 10.00

251-400 150.00 11.00 175.00 11.00 200.00 11.00 250.00 11.00

Above 400 175.00 12.00 200.00 12.00 225.00 12.00 275.00 12.00
1.2 Three phase L ow Voltage (400 Volt)

wh Up to 10 KVA Above 10 KVA
(Monthly)

Minimum Charge। Energy Charge। Minimum Charge। Energy Charge
(Nrs.) (Nrs/kWh) (Nrs.) (Nrs/kWh)
Up to 400 11.50 11.50

1100.00 1800.00
Above 400 12.00 12.00

1.3 Three phase Medium Voltage (33/11 kV)

kWh (Monthly) Minimum Charge (Nrs.) Energy Charge (Nrs/kWh)

Up to 1000 11.00
10,000.00
Above 1001 12.00

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Billing Method (For 5 Ampere)

S.No. kWh (Monthly) planes Billing Method

Up to 10 units 0.00 Monthly Minimum Charge Rs. 30.00 for up to 10 units
and Energy Charge Rs. 0.00 per unit
2 11 to 20 units 3.00 Monthly Minimum Charge Rs. 30.00 and Energy Charge
Rs. 3.00 per unit for 1 unit to 20 units
3 21 to 30 units 6.50 Monthly Minimum Charge Rs. 50.00 and Energy Charge
Rs. 3.00 per unit up to 20 units and Rs. 6.50 per unit for
21 units to 30 units

4 31 to 50 units 8.00 Monthly Minimum Charge Rs. 50.00 and Energy Charge
Rs. 3.00 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

5 51 to 100 units 9.50 Monthly Minimum Charge Rs. 75.00 and Energy Charge
Rs. 3.00 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 and Rs. 9.50 per unit for 51 units to 100 units

6 101 to 150 units 9.50 Monthly Minimum Charge Rs. 100.00 and Energy Charge
Rs. 3.00 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 and Rs. 9.50 per unit for 51 units to 150 units

7 151 to 250 units 10.00 Monthly Minimum Charge Rs. 125.00 and Energy Charge
Rs. 3.00 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 and Rs. 9.50 per unit for 51 units to 150 units
and Rs. 10.00 per unit for 151 units to 250 units

8 251 to 400 units 11.00 Monthly Minimum Charge Rs. 150.00 and Energy Charge
Rs. 3.00 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 and Rs. 9.50 per unit for 51 units to 150 units
and Rs. 10.00 per unit for 151 units to 250 units and Rs.
11.00 per unit for 251 units to 400 units

9 Above 400 12.00 Monthly Minimum Charge Rs. 175.00 and Energy Charge
Rs. 3.00 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 and Rs. 9.50 per unit for 51 units to 150 units
and Rs. 10.00 per unit for 151 units to 250 units and Rs.
11.00 per unit for 251 units to 400 units and Rs. 12.00
per unit for above 400 units

Similarly, billing will be made for 15, 30 and 60
Ampere. (Single Phase & 3 Phase Consumers)

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2. Other Consumers
2.1 Low Voltage (230/400 V)

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. lrrigation - 4.30
5. Water Supply

a) Community Water Supply - 4.20

b) Other Water Supply 160.00 7.20
6. Transportation

a) Charging Station 200.00 5.75

b) Other Transportation 220.00 8.90
7. Religious place - 6.10
8. Street Light

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

Demand Charge Energy Charge

Consumer Categor
Bory (Nrs. per kVA/ month) 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 - 4.80

5. Water Supply

a) Community Water Supply - 4.60

b) Other Water Supply 160.00 6.60
6. Transportation

a) Charging Station 230.00 5.60

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b) Other Transportation 255.00 8.60
7. Non-Domestic 350.00 12.55
8. Entertainment Business 350.00 13.50

C. 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 - 4.90
5. Water Supply

a) Community Water Supply - 4.80

b) Other Water Supply 150.00 6.80
6. Transportation

a) Charging Station 230.00 5.60

b) Other Transportation 255.00 8.80
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

Energy Charge Nrs/kWh

Normal
time
(5.00-17.00)

Consumer Category Peak Time। Off Peak Time
KVA/ month। (17.00-23.00)। (23.00-5.00 )

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 3.15 4.70

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) 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

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C. 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 7.15 12.25
4. Irrigation - 6.40 3.50 4.75
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) Charging Station 230.00 7.15 4.20 5.60

b) Other Transportation 255.00 9.65 4.20 8.50
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 (230/400V)
1. Transportation
a) 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

Energy Charge Nrs/kWh

Demand Charge - ;
Consumer Category Nrs. per KVA/ month Peak Time Normal Time
(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 4.70
5. Water Supply
a) Community Water Supply - 6.20 4.60
b) Other Water Supply 150.00 10.20 8.40
6. Transportation
a) 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

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2. Commercial 315.00 12.60 11.10
3. Non-commercial 240.00 13.50 12.25
4. Irrigation - 6.40 4.75
5. Water Supply
a) Community Water Supply - 6.30 4.70
b) Other Water Supply 150.00 10.50 8.50
6. Transportation
a) Charging Station 230.00 7.15 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 (230/400V)
1. Transportation
a) Charging 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

Energy Charge Nrs/kWh

3.3.1. Charging Station

Description Peak Time Off Peak Time Normal time
(17.00-23.00) (23.00-5.00 ) (5.00-17.00)

Tariff Rate from Baishakh to Mangsir

33 kV 8.40 4.45 6.60
11 kV 8.60 5.05 6.70
Low Voltage (230/400V) 8.70 5.05 6.90

Tariff Rate from Paush to Chaitra

Description Peak Time Normal Time
P (17.00-23.00) (23.00-5.00)

33 kV 8.40 6.60
11 kV 8.60 6.70
Low Voltage (230/400V) 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 Baishakh to Mangsir

33 kV 11.20 4.45 10.10
11 kV 11.60 5.05 10.20
Low Voltage (230/400V) 11.70 5.15 10.30

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Tariff Rate from Paush to Chaitra
Peak Time (17.00-23.00)। Normal Time (23.00-17.00)
10.10

11.20

33 kV
11.60 10.20

11 kV
Low Voltage (230/400V) 11.70 10.30

Note: Charging station operators will be able to get maximum 20 percent additional charge in

given tarrif for providing charging service to electric vehicles.

4. Community Wholesale Consumer:

Consumer Category Energy Charge (Nrs/kWh)

1. Medium Voltage (11KV/33KV)
Upto (N* x 20) units 3.00
Above (N* x 20) units 6.00

2. Lower Voltage Level (230/400 Volt)
3.00

Upto (N* x 20) units
Above (N* x 20) units 6.25

N*= Total Number of Consumers of a Community Group

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Electricity Generation Power Plants and Projects
Major Hydropower Stations

Major Hydropower Stations 14 Bhojpur** 250
Capacity 15' Bajura** 200
Power Plants (KW) 16 Bajhang** 200
: 17 ~— Arughat(Gorkha) 150
1 Kaligandaki A 144,000 18  Okhaldhunga 125
2 Middle Marsyandi 70,000 19 Rupalgad(Dadeldhura) 100
उ Marsyandi 69,000 20  Achham 400
4 — Trishuli। 24,000 21 0009 200
5 Sunkoshi 10,050 22 Kalokot 500
6  Gandak . 15,000 23 ~Heldung(Humla) 500
7 Kulekhani। 60,000 Total 4,536
8 Devighat 14,100
9 Kulekhani II 32,000 1 Duhabi Multifuel 39,000
10 Puwa Khola 6,200 2 Hetauda Diesel 14,410
11 = Modi Khola 14,800 Total 53,410
12 Chameliya 30,000
13 Upper Trishuli 3A HEP 60,000 1 Simikot 50
14 छ गणितमा Ill HEP 14,000 2 Gamgadhi 50
छन भितमत 1350
_ otal 1350
1 Sunda "ya। 640 Total Major Hydro(NEA)-Grid Connected 577,394
२ Panauti 2,400 Total Small Hydro(NEA)-lsolated 4,536
३ Fewa 1,000 Total Hydro(NEA) 581,930
A set (Pokhara) 1,500 Total Hydro(IPP) 814,645.40
2 atopanl 2,000 Total Hydro(Nepal) 1,396,575
6 Chatara 3,200 Total Thermal(NEA) 53,410
3 harping" ** 200 Total Solar(NEA) . छ का
ek Total Installed Capacity(NEA & IPP)-Grid 1,446,799.40
9 Jomsom ws 240 Total Installed Capacity 1,451,335.40
10 Bagiung" 200
17 नाली 220 1 Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower 456,000
13 = Surnaiyagad 200 Project
14 Doti*** 200 2 Tanahu Hydropower Project 140,000
15 Ramechhap 150 3 Rahuganga HEP 40,000
16 ~~ Terhathum** 100 4 Upper Sanjen 14,600
17 Gamgad 400 > sanjen 42,900
Sub Total 14,244 6  Rasuwagadi 111,000
Total 577,394 7 Madhya Bhotekoshi 102,000
8 Upper Trishuli 38 37,000
1 Dhankuta*** 240 Total 283,100
2 Jhu ora ( Surkhet ) KK 345
3 Gorkhe(IIlam)*** 64 1 Upper Arun HEP 1,061,000
4 Jumla** 200 2 Upper Modi A HEP 42,000
5 Dhanding*** 32 3 Upper Modi HEP 18,200
6 Syangja*** 80 4 Dudhkoshi Storage HEP 635,000
5 Helambu 50 5 Uttar Ganga Storage HEP 828,000
3 Darchula** 300 6 — Tamakoshi V HEP 95,000
9 Chame** AS 7 Aadhikhola Storage HEP 180,000
10 Taplejung** 125 8 — Chainpur Seti HEP 210,000
1 Manag** 80 9 Begnas Rupa Pump Storage HEP 150,000
12 Chaurjhari(Rukum)** 150 Total 3,219,200
13 =Syaprudaha(Rukum)** 200

** Leased to Private Sector
***Not in Normal Operation

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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)

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

Length
Circuit
km

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

Nepal Electricity Authority।

Conductor
Type

BEAR
BEAR

BEAR

BEAR
DUCK
PANTHER
DUCK
BEAR
BEAR
BEAR
BEAR
BEAR
BEAR
WOLF
PANTHER
PANTHER
BEAR
DUCK
DUCK
WOLF
DOG
BEAR
BEAR
DOG
BEAR

BEAR

BEAR
CARDINAL
BEAR
BEAR
BEAR
BEAR

BEAR

Nominal

Aluminium
Cross Section
Area (Sq.

mm)

250
250

250

250
300
200
300
250
250
250
250
250
250
150
200
200
250
300
300
150
100
250
250
100
250

250

250
420
250
250
250
250

250

247

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34

35
36
37
38
39
40
41

WO On DUM BP WNY FP DA

rR FR FR
1५) नि ८)

13

14

15
16

248

Kusaha-Kataiya (Cross  Border-

Nepal Portion)
Dumre Damauli
Lamahi Ghorahi
Kushma-Lower Modi
Godak- Phidim-Amarpur (Kabeli II & III)
Trishuli 3A-Trishuli 3B Hub
Samundratar- Trishuli 3B Hub
Singati-Lamosangu
Total (132 kV)
400/220 kV Transmission Line

"Dhalkebar-Muzzaffarpur 400 kV
Cross Border Line (400 kV)"

Khimti- Dhalkebar 220 kV
Transmission Line

Trishuli 3B Hub-Matatirtha

Matatirtha- Matatirtha Substation

Dana-Kushma 220 kV Line
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-Chapali
Chapali-New Chabel
New Chabel-Lainchaur
Balaju-Lainchor
Balaju-Siuchatar-KL1 P/S
KL 1 P/S-Hetauda-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

FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021

Single

Double
Double
Single

Double
Double
Double
Single

Double

Double

Double
Double Ckt,
Underground
Double Ckt,
Underground
Double

Single
Double
Single
Double
Double
Double
Single
Single
Double
Double
Double
Double
Core

Single

Single
Single

13.00

46.00
25.00
6.20
113.13
6.00
52.00
40.00
3129.54

78.00

150.00
98.00

2.50

2.50

79.6
332.60

39.00
58.00
4.56
53.00
5.60
10.00
7.00
2.00
72.00
144.00
8.20
13.00

16.50

48.00

28.00
514.46

BEAR

BEAR
BEAR
BEAR
BEAR
BISON
AAAC Upas
BEAR

MOOSE

BISON

BISON

1C, XLPE Cu
Cable

1C, XLPE Cu
Cable

Moose

WOLF
DOG
WOLF
DOG
XLPE Cable
DOG
XLPE Cable
PANTHER
WOLF
WOLF
BEAR
WOLF

XLPE Cable
LGJ 120 /
WOLF
LGJ 120
PANTHER

250

250
250
250
250
350
300
250

500

350
350

1200

1600

150
100
150
100
500
100
500
200
150
150
250
150

400/500

120/150

120
200

APPENDIX FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021

Under Construction High Voltage Transmission Lines

Length (Circuit km) Nominal "Expected

Aluminium leti
Constructed। Constructed। Conductor। 005 Completion

of
: ti Year
Ckts। Total ti _ in FY 77-78 section Area ही

Type

Transmission Line

I Transmission Directorate

A 132 kV Transmission Line
1 Solu Corridor Double 180 168 122 CARDINAL 420 2021/22
2 Dordi Corridor Double 20 17 17 CARDINAL 420 2021/22
3 Singati-Lamosangu 2nd Circuit Single 40 25 25 BEAR 250 2021/22
4 New Modi-Lekhnath Double 84 35 35 BEAR 250 2021/22
5  Bardaghat-Sardi Double 40 13 13 BEAR 250 2021/22
6  "Kusaha-Kataiya Second Circuit Single 13 11 11 BEAR 250 2020/21
(Cross Border-Nepal Portion)"
7 Chameliya- Syaule- Attaria 2nd Circuit 086 131 124.5 0 BEAR 250 2021/22
8 Ramechap-Garjyang-Khimti Double 62 1.5 1.5 BEAR 250 2021/22
9  Thankot-Chapagaon Double 56 16 BEAR 250 2021/22
10 = "Raxual-Parwanipur Second Circuit Single 16 BEAR 250 2021/22
(Cross Border-Nepal Portion)"
11] ~=Butwal-Lumbini Double 40 BEAR 250 2020/21
12  Burtibang-Paudi Amarai-Tamghas- Double 168 BEAR 250 2021/22
Sandhikharka-Gorunsinghe
13 Kushaha- Biratnagar Double 46 BEAR 250 2021/22
14 ~Dhalkebar-Loharpatti Double 40.00 CARDINAL 420 2021/22
159 Kohalpur-Surkhet Double 104.00 BEAR 250 2021/22
16 Balefi Corridor Double 40.00 CARDINAL 420 2021/22
17 Mainahiya Sampatiya Double 56.00 BEAR 250 2021/22
Total 1,136.0 411.0 224.5
B 220 kV Transmission Line
1 Koshi Corridor (Inaruwa-Basantapur- Single 106 104 33 MOOSE 500 2021/22
Baneshwor-Tumlingtar)
2 Bharatpur-Bardghat Double 148 138 138 BISON 350 2021/22
3 Hetauda-Bharatpur Double 148 10 BISON 350 2021/22
4 — Chilime-Trishuli Double 72 BISON 350 2021/22
5 Koshi Corridor (Basantapur- Single 35 MOOSE 500 2021/22
Dhungesangu)
Total 509 252 171

Cc 400 kV Transmission Line

1 Hetauda-Dhalkebar-Inaruwa Double 576 MOOSE 500 2020/21
Total 576।। Project Managment Directorate

A 132 kV Transmission Line

1 Lapsifedi- Changunarayan- Duwakot Double 28 BEAR 250 2021/22
2 Parwanipur- Pokhariya ** Double 42 ACCC 376 2023/24
Amsterdam
3 Bhaktapur- Thimi- Koteswar** Double 24 Single 500 sq. 2022/23
Core MMC
XLPE u
Dandakhet- Rahughat ** Double 50 CARDINAL 420 2023/24
6  Ghorahi- Madichaur** Double 80 CARDINAL 420 2023/24
Borang- Lapang** Double 48 BEAR 250 2023/24

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Planned and proposed high voltage transmission lines

Nominal
Aluminium
Cross Section
Area (Sq.mm)

Length
Circuit km

Conductor
Type

Description

०) एा 4 WN PRP DP =

Dn क W

OO CON DU BP WN नि O

Pe RP RF RP Fe
PWN FP O

250

Transmission Directorate
400 kV Transmission Line
Kerung-Chilime Hub-Ratmate
Bheri Corridor
Arun Inaruwa Anarmani
Arun-Dudhkoshi-Tingla
Dudhkoshi-Dhalkebar
New Butwal Gorakhpur

Total
220 kV Transmission Line

Koshi Corridor (Inaruwa-
Basantapur-Baneshwor-
Tumlingtar)

Koshi Corridor (Basantapur-
Dhungesangu)
Tumlingtal Sitalpati
Trishuli 3B- Ratomate
Lekhnath-Damauli
Dhaubadi Iron Mine

Total
132 kV Transmission Line

Dhalkebar- Balganga
Nawalpur (Lalbandi) Salimpur
Pathlaiya Harniya
Bhumahi-Hakui
Bajhang-Deepayal-Attariya
Bafikot-Madichaur (Khungri)
Surkhet-Dailekh

Kaligandaki- Ridi
Godak-Anarmani

Kabeli (Amarpur) Dhungesangu
Inaruwa Dharan

Godak Soyak
Rupani-Bodebarsain

Lahan Sukhipur

Nepal Electricity Authority

Double
Double
Double
Double
Double
Double

Single

Single

Double
Double
Double
Double

Double
Double
Double
Double
Double
Double
Double
Double
Double
Double
Double
Double
Double
Double

140.00
50.00
460.00
230.00
170.00
40.00
1090.00

106

35

36.00
48.00
90.00
90.00
405.00

48.00
40.00
54.00
32.00
260.00
150.00
64.00
44.00
70.00
40.00
50.00
16.00
36.00
34.00

MOOSE
MOOSE
MOOSE
MOOSE
MOOSE
MOOSE

MOOSE

MOOSE

MOOSE

MOOSE

MOOSE
BISON

BEAR
BEAR
BEAR
BEAR
BEAR
BEAR
BEAR
BEAR
BEAR
BEAR
BEAR
BEAR
BEAR
BEAR

500
500
500
500
500
500

500

500

500
500
500
350

250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250

APPENDIX FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021

15 "Chandrapur-Sukhdevchaur Double 70.00 BEAR 250
(Rajpur)"
16 "Barhabise Lamosaghu 2nd Single 12.00 BEAR 250
Circuit
(Sunkoshi 132 kV SS)"
Total 1020.00
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 Double 180.00 MOOSE 500
Attariya (Daiji)
6 [६19 Hub-Likhu Hub- New Double 110.00 MOOSE 500
Khimti
7 New Khimti-Tamakoshi Double 220.00 MOOSE 500
3-Sunkoshi Hub-Dhalkebar
8  Budhigandaki Corridor (Philim- Double 190.00 MOOSE 500
Gumda-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 Core 500
XLPE
5 Kohalpur- Nepalgunj Double 20.00 BEAR 250
Total 320.00

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Existing high voltage grid substations

Capacity। Capacity। Capacity। Capacity Total। Ratio। FY 074-75। FY 075-76। FY 076-77। FY 077-78। Increment
kV MVA MVA MVA

(MVA) (MVA)

A Kathmandu Grid Division

132/66 AS A5 AS 49, 66/11 22.5 22.5 22.5 22.5
1 Balaju
66/11 22.5 22.5 22.5 22.5
66/11 22.5 22.5 22.5
132/11 30 30 30 30
2 Chapali 132/66 49.5 49.5 49.5 49.5
132/66 49.5 49.5 49.5 49.5
132/66 37.8 37.8 37.8 37.8
132/66 37.8 37.8 37.8 37.8
132/66 37.8 37.8 37.8 37.8
3 Siuchatar
132/11 30 30
66/11 18 18 18 18
66/11 18 18 18 18
66/11 22.5 22.5 22.5 22.5
4 New Chabel 66/11 22.5 22.5 22.5 22.5
66/11 22.5 22.5 22.5 22.5
66/11 22.5 22.5 22.5 22.5
5 Lainchour
66/11 22.5 22.5 22.5 22.5
66/11 18 18 18 18
66/11 18 18 18 18
6 New Patan
66/11 18 18 18 18
66/11 0 18 22.5 22.5
66/11 22.5 22.5 22.5 22.5
7 Teku
66/11 22.5 22.5 22.5 22.5
9 ९3 66/11 22.5 22.5 22.5 22.5
66/11 22.5 22.5 22.5 22.5
66/11 18 18 18 30 12
9 Baneshwor
66/11 18 18 18 18
132/66 49.5 49.5
132/66 49.5 49.5 49.5 49.5
10 Bhaktapur 132/11 22.5 22.5 22.5 22.5
132/11 22.5 22.5
132/11 22.5 22.5 22.5 22.5
66/11 22.5 22.5 22.5 22.5
11 Banepa
66/11 22.5

252। Nepal Electricity Authority

12
13

14

15
16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24
25

26

Panchkhal
Lamosanghu

Matatirtha

Indrawati
Bagmati

Samundratar

66/11
132/33
132/33
132/11
66/11
66/11
132/33
132/33
33/11
33/11

Hetauda Grid Division

Hetauda

Kamane

Bharatpur

81५1]

Parwanipur

Simra

Amlekhgunj
Pathlaiya

Purbi Chitwan

132/66
132/66
66/11
66/11
132/33
132/33
33/11
132/33
132/33
132/11
132/11
66/33
66/33
66/11
66/11
132/11
132/11
132/11
132/66
132/66
132/66
66/11
66/11
66/11
132/11
132/33
132/33
33/11

10
30
30
22.5
75

45
45
10
10

30
16.6
30
30
15
22.5
12.5
12.5
30
30
22.5
22.5
22.5
63

63
15
15
75
22.5

10
30
30
22.5
10

45
45
10
10

30
16.6
30
30
30
22.5
12.5
12.5
30
30
22.5
22.5
22.5
63
63

15

15

75
22.5

APPENDIX

10
30
30
22.5
10
6

45
45
10
10

30
16.6
30
30
30
30
30
12.5
30
30
22.5
22.5
22.5
63
63

15
15
75
22.5
30
30
16.6

Nepal Electricity Authority।

FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021

10
30
30
22.5
10

30
30

45
45
10
10
63
30
16.6
30
30
30
30
30
12.5
30
30
22.5
22.5
22.5
63
63
63
15
15
75
22.5
30
30
16.6

30
30

63

63

253

A YEAR IN REVIEW

C

2/7

28

29

30

31

32

33

34

35

36

37

254

FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021

Dhalkebar Grid Branch

Lahan

Chapur

Dhalkebar

Mirchaiya
Rupani

Tingla

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
132/33
33/11
132/33
132/33
33/11

Duhabi Grid Branch

Duhabi

Anarmani

Damak

Godak

Phidim

132/33
132/33
132/33
33/11
33/11
132/33
132/33
33/11
33/11
132/33
33/11
132/33
33/11
132/33
33/11

63
16.6
16.6

30

30

30
63

16.6
30

63
63
63
16.6
16.6
30
30
16.6

30
16.6
30

Nepal Electricity Authority

63

16.6
16.6

30
30

160
160
30
63

16.6
30
16.6
63

63
63
63
16.6
16.6
30
30
16.6
16.6
30
16.6
63
8
20

63
16.6
16.6

30

30
16.6

160
160
30
63
16.6
16.6
30
16.6
63
30

63
63
63
16.6
16.6
30
30
16.6
16.6
63
16.6
63
8
20

63
16.6
16.6
30
30
16.6
315
315
315
315
315
160
160
30
63
16.6
16.6
30
16.6
63
30

63
63
63
16.6
16.6
30
30
16.6
16.6
63
16.6
63
8
20

315
315
315
315
315

38

39

40

41

42

43

44

46

47

48

49

50

51

52

Amarpur
(Kabeli)

132/33
33/11

Butwal Grid Division

Butwal

Bardghat

Chanauta

Lamahi

Ghorahi

Kawasoti

Gandak

132/33
132/33
132/33
33/11
33/11
33/11
132/11
132/11
132/33
132/33
33/11
33/11
132/33
132/33
33/11
33/11
132/33
33/11
132/33
132/33
33/11
132/33

Pokhara Grid Branch

Damauli

Pokhara

Lekhnath

Markichowk

Syangja

Dana

Kushma

132/33
132/33
33/11
33/11
132/11
132/11
132/33
132/11
132/11
132/33
132/33
33/11
220/132
132/33
220/132

63
63
63
16.6
16.6
0.0
22.5
75
30
12.5

63
30
16.6

30
16.6

30
30
16.6

30

30

12.5

22.5

30

30

63
63
63
16.6
16.6
16.6
22.5
7.5
30
12.5

63
30
16.6

30

30
16.6

30
30
16.6

30
30
30

22.5
30
30

APPENDIX

30

63

63

63
16.6
16.6
16.6
22.5
22.5

16.6

30

30
16.6
30

30
30
16.6

30
30
30
22.5
22.5
30
30

Nepal Electricity Authority।

FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021

30

63
63
63
16.6
16.6
16.6
22.5
22.5
30
30

63
30
16.6

30
16.6
30
30
16.6
30

30
30
16.6

30
30
30
22.5
22.5
30
30
8
100
25
100

16.6
30

100
25
100

255

A YEAR IN REVIEW। FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021

G Attaria Grid Branch

93 Kusum 132/11 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5
132/33 30 30 30
54  Hapure
33/11 8 8 8
132/33 30.0 30.0 30.0 30.0
9595 Attaria 132/33 30.0 30.0 30.0 30.0
33/11 16.6 16.6 16.6 16.6
132/33 30 63 63 63
132/33 30 30 30 30
56 ~~ Kohalpur
33/11 3 3 16.6 16.6
33/11 16.6 16.6 16.6 16.6
132/33 15 15 15 15
97 Lamki 132/33 15 15 15 15
33/11 16.6 16.6 16.6 16.6
132/33 15 15 15 30 15
58 Mahendranagar 132/33 10 15 15 15
33/11 75 75 75 16.6 9.1
132/33 30 30 30 30
59  Bhurigaon
33/11 8 8 8 8
132/33 30 30 30 30
60 Pahalmanpur
33/11 8 8 8 8
132/33 30 30 30
61 Syaule
33/11 8 8 8

Under Construction High Voltage Grid Substations

Voltage Expected
Level Capacity Completion

Name of Project (Ratio) Year

kV MVA

I Transmission Directorate

i i "1B, 7x53.33
1 सीट Trishuli 220 kV Chilime 220/132 Bank 370 2021/22
Transmission Line 132/33 "
30,50
- गी "1 छ, 7x53.33
2 Trishuli 3B Hub Substation _—*ishuli 3B 220/132 Bank 370 2021/22
Hub 132/33 गी
3३४, 50
Hetauda- Bharatpur220 kV New
3 o ; Bharatpur 132/33 3G, 22.5 22.5 2021/22
Transmission Line
(Aaptari)
4 Singati Lamosanghu 132 kV gi ati 132/33 3B, 30 30 2021/22
Transmission Line
Ramechhap Garjyang Khimti Gari
5 132 kV Transmission Line arjyang 132/33 1 @, 4x10 Bank 30 2021/22
Kushaha Kataiya 132 kV
6 Second Circuit Transmission Kushaha 132/11 3, 22.5 22.5 2021/22

Line

256। Nepal Electricity Authority

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

Total

Dordi Corridor132 kV
Transmission Line

Butwal Lumbini132 kV
Transmission Line

Koshi Corridor 220 kV
Transmission Line

Ramechhap Garjyang Khimti
132 kV Transmission Line

Burtibang Paudi Amarai
Tamghas Sandhikharka
Gorusinghe 132 kV
Transmission Line

Kushaha Biratnagar 132 kV
Transmission Line

Nawalpur 132 kV Substation

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

New Modi Lekhnath132 kV
Transmission Line

Lamahi Ghorahi 132 kV
Substation Expansion

Dhalkebar Loharpati 132 kV
Transmission Line

Kritipur

Mainahiya

Tumlingtar

Baneshwor

Basantapur

New Khimti

Burtibang
Paudi Amarai

Tamghas

Sandhikharka
Motipur
Biratnagar
Nawalpur
Sunwal

Hetauda

Inaruwa

Hetauda

Inaruwa

Dhungesanghu
Lahachowk

Ghorahi

Loharpatti

Under Project Management Directorate

New Butwal 220 kV
Transmission Line &
Substation Project

220 kV Bahrabise Substation

Kathmandu Valley
Transmission Capacity
Reinforcement Project

New Butwal

Barhabise

Chobhar
Futung

Thimi

132/11

"132/33
33/11"

"220/132
132/33"
220/33

"220/132
132/33"
220/132

132/33
132/33
132/33

"132/33
33/11"

"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
33/11"

132/33

"132/33
132/11
33/11"

220/132

220/132
132/11
132/11
132/11
132/11

APPENDIX

3G, 10 10

"30, 2x45
3G, 16" 106

"1G, 7x33.33

Bank 260

3B, 2x30"
3B, 2x30 60

"1 6 7x33.33 Bank

3 Q, 30" 230

1 Z, 4x66.67 Bank 200

3B, 30 30
3 Z, 30 30
3 B, 30 30
"3M, 30
3g, 3" 38
"3G 30
"3 0, 2x63
3G, 16" 142
"34 63
36, 16" 79
"3३ छ, 2x63
36,225" 148.5
1 @, 4x167 Bank 500
36४, 3x315 945
"3७ 2x100
3%, 10 210
"3G, 2x100
3B, 2x63 326
1Q, 72७ Bank 30
"3M, 30
3g, 8" 38
3 4 63 63
"3B, 2x30
3, 22.5 98.5
3, 16"
4,457.00
1 Z, 4x33.33 100
1 @, 4x53.33 165
3B, 1x5
36४, 2x45 90
3 Z, 2x45 90
3B, 2x45 90

Nepal Electricity Authority।

FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021

2021/22

2021/22

2021/22

2021/22

2021/22

2021/22

2021/22
2021/22
2021/22

2021/22
2021/22
2021/22
2021/22
2021/22

2021/22

2021/22

2021/22

2021/22

2021/22
2021/22

2021/22

2022/23

2020/21

2021/22

2021/22
2021/22
2021/22

257

A YEAR IN REVIEW। FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021

i Markichowk 220/132 1 @, 7x53.33 320 2022/23
A Marsyangdi-Kathmandu 220
kV TL Project Matatirtha 220/132 17, 7x53.33 320 2022/23
Bharatpur 220/132 3 Z, 2x160 320 2022/23
Udipur 220/132 1 @, 4x53.33 210 2022/23
132/33 36, 1x50
5  Marsyangdi Corridor 220kV kh gy 220/132 1G, 4x53.33 210 2022/23
TL Project
132/33 3 G, 1x50
Dharapani 132/33 1 @, 4x33.33 130 2022/23
132/33 ३6४, 1x30
Lapsiphedi 220/132 1 @, 4x53.33 182.5 2022/23
Lapsiphedi and
6 Changunarayan SS Project 132/11 3B, 1x22.5
Changunarayan 132/11 3B, 1x45 45
New Khimti 400/220 1 @, 7x105 630 2022/23
New Khimti- Barhabise ;
7 - Lapsiphedi 400 kV SS Project Barhabise 400/220 1@, 7x53.33 320 2022/23
Lapsiphedi 400/220 1 Z, 4x105 315 2022/23
3 Parwanipur- Pokhariya 132 Pokhariya 132/33 3 G, 2x63 171 2023/24
kV TL Project** 132/11 30, 1x45
Kathmandu Valley Thimi 132/11 3M, 2x45 90 2022/23
Transmission Capacity
9 Reinforcement Project (Phase Koteshwor 132/66 ३ ४, 2x63 216।) 132/11 ३४, 2x45
Borang-Lapang 132 kV Borang 132/33 3 Z, 30 30 2023/24
10 and Lapang-Ratmate 220। पा
kV Transmission Line and Lapang 220/132 19, 7x33.33 230
Substation project ** 132/33 ३४,३०0
Ghorahi Madichaur 132 kV ;
11 Transmission Line ** Madichaur 132/33 3 G, 30 30 2023/24
Dadakhet 132/33 3 Z, 30 30 2023/24
2 Dadakhet Rahughat132 kV "990/132 "] छ, 7x33.33
Transmission Line ** 1 [KI9.
Rahughat 132/33" 3, 30" 230
13-132 KV Pangtang Substation ps etang 132/33 3B, 30 30 2023/24
14 132 kV Keraun substation ** Keraun 132/33 3 B, 2x63 148.5 2023/24
132/11 3G, 22.5
Total 4743

258। Nepal Electricity Authority

10

11

12
13

14

15

16

Total

APPENDIX

FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021

Planned and proposed construction high voltage grid substations

Voltage ; Total
Level (Ratio)

Name of Project

Transmission Directorate
Bheri Corridor 400 kV
Transmission Line

Lekhnath Damauli 220 kV
Transmission Line

Tumlingtar Sitalpati 220 kV
Transmission Line

Dharan 220/33 kV substation

Dhaubadi Iron Mine 220 kV
Transmission Line

Balefi Barhabise 132 kV
Transmission Line
Kaligandaki Ridi132 kV
Transmission Line

Lalbandi Salimpur 132 kV
Transmission Line
Dhalkebar Balganga 132 kV
Transmission Line

Bhumahi Hakui132 kV
Transmission Line

Godak Anarmani 132 kV
Transmission Line
Pathalaiya Harniya 132 kV
Transmission Line

New Pokhara 132 kV Substation
Lahan- Sukhipur 132 kV
Transmission Line

Rupani- Bodebarsain 132 kV
Transmission Line
Chandrapur- Sukhdevchaur 132
kV Transmission Line

Bafikot

Lekhnath

Damauli

Sitalpati

Dharan

Dhaubadi

Pangtang
(Balefi)

Ridi
Salimpur
Balganga
Hakui

Anarmani

Harniya
Birauta

Sukhipur

Bodebarsain

Sukhdevchaur

400/132

220/132

220/132
132/11

"220/132
132/33"

"220/33
33/11"

220/132

132/33

"132/33
33/11"

132/33

132/33

132/33

132/33

132/33
132/11

132/33

132/33

132/33

Nepal Electricity Authority।

1 ४, 7x33.33

Bank

1 Z, 7x100
Bank

3४, 63
3३४ 20

"1 छ, 7x33.33

Bank

1 Z, 4x8 Bank

"3 D, 63
3३४, 10"

3 D, 2x 100

3D, 63

"३४, 30
3 Z, Q"

3४, 63
3 D, 2x63
3४, 63
3, 63

3४, 63
3D, 30

3 B,2x30

3 B,2x30

"3 O,2x63
3 G,25"

200

600

63
20

224

200

63

38

63

126

63

63

63

30

60

60

151

2160

259

A YEAR IN REVIEW।। Project Managment Directorate
Kohalpur- Nepalgunj 132 kV
Transmission Line

Arun Khola (Dumkibas) 132 kV
Substation

3 Mulpani Substation

New Butwal- Lamahi- Kohalpur-
4 New Lamki- New Attariya 400 kV
Transmission Line

Tingla Hub-Likhu Hub- New
Khimti 400 kV Transmission Line
New Khimti-Tamakoshi

6  3-Sunkoshi Hub-Dhalkebar 400
kV Transmission Line
Budhigandaki corridor 400 kV
Transmission Line

Dailekh- Kalikot- Jumla 132 kV
Transmission Line

Damauli- Kushma- Burtibang
9 - Banfikot 400 kV Transmission

Line
10 Lamosangu- Kavre / Ramechhap
132 kV Transmission Line
Total
260। Nepal Electricity Authority

FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021

Nepalgunj

Dumkibas

Mulpani
Lamahi

New
Kohalpur

New
Attariya

Likhu Hub

Sunkoshi
Hub

Philim /
Gumda

Kalikot

Jumla

Kushma
Burtibang
Banfikot

Kavre/
Ramechhap

132/33

132/33/11

132/11
400/220/132
132/11

400/220/132
132/11
400/220/132
132/11

400/220/132

400/220/132

400/220/132

132/33
132/11
132/33
132/11
400/220/132
400/220/132
400/220/132
132/33
132/11

3 D, 2x63

3 D, 2x30

3G, 2x45
630
90

630
90
630
90

630

630

630

63
45
63
45
630
630
630
63
45

126

60

90
720

720

720

630

630

108
108
630
630
630
108

5910

10

11

12
13

14

15

16

17

18

APPENDIX

NEPAL ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY
POWER TRADE DEPARTMENT

FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021

IPPs' Hydro Power Projects (Operation) as of FY 2077/78

Developer। rfc Locations

Himal Power Ltd.

Bhotekoshi Power
Company Ltd.

Syange Electricity
Company Limited

National Hydro Power
Company Ltd.

Chilime Hydro Power
Company Ltd.

Butwal Power
Company Ltd.

Butwal Power
Company Ltd.

Arun Valley
Hydropower
Development 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.

Installed
Capacity

(kW)
Khimti Khola  Dolakha 60000
Upper Sindhupalchowk 45000
Bhotekoshi
Khola
Syange Khola Lamjung 183
Indrawati- Ill। Sindhupalchowk 7500
Chilime Rasuwa 22100
Jhimruk Khola Pyuthan 12000
Andhi Khola Syangza 9400
Piluwa Khola  Sankhuwasabha 3000
Small
Rairang Khola Dhading 500
Sunkoshi Sindhupalchowk 2500
Small
Chaku Khola Sindhupalchowk 3000
Khudi Khola = Lamjung 4000
Baramchi Sindhupalchowk 4200
Khola
Thoppal Dhading 1650
Khola
Sisne Khola Palpa 750
Small
Sali Nadi Kathmandu 250
Pheme Khola_ Panchthar 995
Pati Khola Parbat 996
Small

Nepal Electricity Authority।

PPA Date

2052.10.01
2053.04.06
2058.10.03
2054.09.15
2054.03.11
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
2057.12.31

2062.10.28

Commercial
Operation
Date

2057.03.27
2057.10.11
2058.10.10
2059.06.21
2060.05.08
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

261

A YEAR IN REVIEW

FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021

19 Task Hydropower Seti-l। Kaski 979 2063.06.08 2065.11.14
Company (P.) Ltd.

20 Ridi Hydropower Ridi Khola Gulmi 2400 2063.05.08 2066.07.10
Development Co. (P.)
Ltd.

21 Centre for Power Dev. UpperHadi  Sindhupalchowk 991 2064.04.07 2066.07.22
And Services (P.) Ltd. Khola

22 Gandaki Hydro Power Mardi Khola_ Kaski 4800 2060.07.07 2066.10.08
Co. Pvt. Ltd.

23 Himal Dolkha Mai Khola llam 4500 2063.11.19 2067.10.14
Hydropower Company
Ltd.

24 Baneswor Hydropower Lower Piluwa Sankhuwasabha 990 2064.07.21 2068.04.01
Pvt. Ltd. Small

25 Barun Hydropower Hewa Khola Sankhuwasabha 4455 2061.04.02 2068.04.17
Development Co. (P.)
Ltd.

26 Bhagawati Hydropower Bijayapur-1 Kaski 4410 2066.03.30 2069.05.04
Development Co. (P.)
Ltd.

27 Kathmandu Solar Lalitpur 680.4 2069.06.12 2069.07.15
Upatyaka Khanepani
bewasthapan Board

28 Nyadi Group (P.) Ltd. Siuri Khola Lamjung 4950 2064.04.17 2069.07.30

29 United Modi Lower Modi 1 Parbat 10000 = =2065.10.20 2069.08.10
Hydropwer Pvt. Ltd.

30 Synergy Power Sipring Khola Dolakha 9658 2065.10.20 2069.10.03
Development (P.) Ltd.

31 Laughing Buddha Middle Chaku Sindhupalchowk 1800 2066.11.03 2069.11.15
Power Nepal (P.) Ltd.

32 Aadishakti Power Dev.  Tadi Khola Nuwakot 5000 2061.12.15 2069.12.14
Company (P.) Ltd. (Thaprek)

33 Ankhu Khola Jal Ankhu Khola Dhading 8400 2066.02.22 2070.05.05
Bidhyut Co. (P.) Ltd. -1

34 Nepal Hydro Developer Charanawati Dolakha 3520 2067.01.13 2070.02.24
Pvt. Ltd. Khola

35 Laughing Buddha Lower Chaku Sindhupalchowk 1800 2063.07.02 2070.04.24
Power Nepal Pvt. Ltd. Khola

36 Bhairabkunda Bhairab Sindhupalchowk 3000 2065.08.02 2071.02.22
Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. Kunda

37 Radhi Bidyut Company RadhiKhola Lamjung 4400 2066.10.18 2071.02.31
Ltd.

38 Pashupati Chhote 1018 Gorkha 993 2067.11.09 2071.03.09
Environmental Eng.
Power Co. Pvt. Ltd.

39 Mailung Khola Hydro =Mailung Rasuwa 5000 2058.04.09 2071.03.19
Power Company (P.) Khola
Ltd.

262। Nepal Electricity Authority

40

Al

42

43

44

45

46

47

48

49

50

51

52

53

54

55

56

57
58

59
60

Joshi Hydropower
Development Company
Limited

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.

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

Upper Puwa

-1

Mai Khola

Jiri Khola
Small

Upper Hugdi

Khola
Belkhu

Naugadh gad

Khola

Suspa Bukhari

Mai Cascade

Chhandi

Upper Mai
Khola

Daram Khola

A
Jhyadi Khola

Tungun-
Thosne

Daraudi Khola

A
Khani Khola

Miya Khola

Upper
Marsyangdi
It A u

Upper Madi

Hewa Khola A

Jogmai
Dwari Khola

lam

llam
Dolakha
Gulmi
Dhading
Darchula
Dolakha
llam
Lamjung

llam

Baglung

Sindhupalchowk

Lalitour

Gorkha

Lalitpur

Khotang

Lamjung

Kaski
Panchthar

lam
Dailekh

APPENDIX

3000

22000

2200

5000

518

8500

998

7000

2000

9980

2500

2000

4360

6000

2000

996

50000

25000
14900

7600
3750

Nepal Electricity Authority।

FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021

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

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

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

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

263

A YEAR IN REVIEW। FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021

61 Mai Valley Hydropower Upper MaiC 181 5100 2068.12.23 2074.04.09
Private Limited

62 Dronanchal Dhunge-Jiri Dolakha 600 2068.09.25 2074.06.01
Hydropower Co.Pvt.Ltd

63 Dibyaswari Sabha Khola Sankhuwasabha 4000 2068.11.17 2074.06.02
Hydropower Limited

64 Puwa Khola-1 Puwa Khola-1_ Ilam 4000 2070.10.09 2074.06.23
Hydropower P. Ltd.

65 Shibani Hydropower Phawa 1018 Taplejung 4950 2063.12.01 2074.07.14
Co. Pvt. Ltd.

66 Mount Kailash Energy ThapaKhola Myagdi 13600 = 2067.10.11 2074.08.22
Pvt. Ltd.

67 Mandakini Sardi Khola Kaski 4000 2068.11.11 2074.08.23
Hydropower Limited

68 Garjang Upatyaka Chake Khola Ramechhap 2830 2065.11.06 2074.08.28
Hydropower (P.) Ltd.

69 Union Hydropower Pvt Midim Karapu Lamjung 3000 2069.10.28 2074.10.15
Ltd.

70 Syauri Bhumey Syauri Nuwakot 23 2072.11.16 2074.10.18
Microhydro Project Bhumey

7] Molung Hydropower Molung Khola Okhaldhunga 7000 2069.11.21 2074.12.12
Company Pvt. Ltd.

72 Sikles Hydropower Pvt. Madkyu Kaski 13000 2066.08.03 2074.12.19
Ltd. Khola 2072.12.10

73 Himal Dolkha Mai sana llam 8000 2069.11.14 2074.12.26
Hydropower Company Cascade
Ltd.

74 Barahi Hydropower Theule Khola Baglung 1500 2066.12.16 2075.03.24
Pvt.ltd

75 Leguwa Khola Laghu Leguwa Khola Dhankuta 40 2072.11.21 2075.03.28

Jalbidhyut Sahakari
Sastha Ltd.

76 Super Mai Hydropower Super Mai lam 7800 2073.12.06 2075.07.11
Pvt. Ltd.

77 Chimal Gramin Bidhyut Sobuwa Taplejung 90 2074.11.15 2075.07.14
Sahakari Sanstha Ltd.। Khola-2 MHP

78 Surya Power Company Bishnu Priya Nawalparasi 960 2074.04.08 2075.08.13
Pvt. Ltd. Solar Farm

Project

79 Deurali Bahuudesiya Midim Khola Lamjung 100 2070.02.20 2075.09.04
Sahakari Sanstha Ltd.

80 Bindhyabasini Rudi KholaA Lamjung and 8800 2069.10.28 2075.12.04
Hydropower Kaski 2073.02.13
Development Co. (P.)

Ltd.

81 Mandu Hydropower Bagmati Makawanpur/ 22000 2069.10.07 2075.12.19
Ltd. Khola Small — Lalitpur

82 Salmanidevi Kapadi Gad Doti 3330 2069.12.11 2076.02.25

Hydropower (P). Ltd

264। Nepal Electricity Authority

83

84

85

86

87

88

89

90

91

92

93

94

95

96

97

98

99

100

101

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
Development 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.

Ridi Hydropower
Development Co. Ltd.

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

Butwal Solar
Project

Bhojpur
Panchthar

Gorkha

Kaski

Taplejung

Darchula
Taplejung,
Panchthar

Bajhang

Dailekh

Lamjung and

Kaski

Myagdi

Terhathum

Solukhumbu

lam

lllam

Sindhupalchowk

Khotang
Kaski

Rupandehi

APPENDIX

5000

22100

997

7000

9900

8000

25000

996

4800

6600

5000

7500

23500

9600

3800

997

3000

11880

8500

Nepal Electricity Authority।

FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021

2066.07.24
2071.04.09

2075.10.16
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

2075.06.09

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

2077.07.15

265

A YEAR IN REVIEW। FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021

102 Manakamana Ghatte Khola Dolakha 5000 2070.04.28 2077.07.23
Engineering
Hydropower Pvt. Ltd.

103 Everest Sugar and Everest Sugar Mahottari 3000 2075.06.17 2077.10.26
Chemical Industries and Chemical
Ltd. Industries Ltd.

104 Civil Hydropower Pvt. —Bijayapur 2 Kaski 4500 2072.09.12 2077.11.18
Ltd. Khola Small

105 Eco Power Mithila Solar Dhanusha 10000 2075.09.16 2077.11.22
Development Company PV Electric
Pvt. Ltd Project

106 Taksar-Pikhuwa Taksar Bhojpur 8000 2073.09.01 2078.01.01
Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. Pikhuwa

107 Shiva Shree Upper Chaku  Sindhupalchowk 22200 2067.05.22 2078.02.01
Hydropower (P.) Ltd. A

108 Robust Energy Ltd. Mistri Khola  Myagdi 42000 2067.10.20 2078.03.03

TOTAL 814,645.4

266। Nepal Electricity Authority

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

APPENDIX

NEPAL ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY
POWER TRADE DEPARTMENT
IPPs' Hydropower Projects (Under Construction) as of FY 2077/78

se new? ™। ie न

Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower
Ltd.

Nama Buddha Hydropower
Pvt. Ltd.

Jumdi Hydropower Pvt. Ltd.
Hira Ratna Hydropower P.ltd

Energy Engineering Pvt. Ltd.

Greenlife Energy Pvt. Ltd.

Himalaya Urja Bikas Co. Pvt.
Ltd.

Green Ventures Pvt. Ltd.
Manang Trade Link Pvt. Ltd.
Mathillo Mailung Khola
Jalbidhyut Ltd. (Prv. Molnia
Power Ltd.)

Sanjen Hydropower
Co.Limited

Middle Bhotekoshi Jalbidhyut
Company Ltd.

Chilime Hydro Power
Company Ltd.

Water and Energy Nepal Pvt.
Ltd.

Sanjen Hydropower Company
Limited

Gelun Hydropower Co.Pvt.Ltd
Dariyal Small Hydropower Pvt.
Ltd

Suryakunda Hydroelectric Pvt.
Ltd.

Himalayan Power Partner Pvt.
Ltd.

Upper
Tamakoshi

Tinau Khola
Small

Jumdi Khola
Tadi Khola
Upper
Mailung A

Khani khola-1

Upper Khimti

Likhu-lV
Lower Modi

Upper Mailun

Upper Sanjen

Middle
Bhotekoshi

Rasuwagadhi

Badi Gad

Sanjen
Gelun

Upper Belkhu

Upper Tadi

Dordi Khola

Dolkha

Palpa

Gulmi
Nuwakot

Rasuwa

Dolakha

Ramechhap

Ramechhap
Parbat

Rasuwa

Rasuwa

Sindhupalchowk

Rasuwa

Baglung

Rasuwa
Sindhupalchowk

Dhading

Nuwakot

Lamjung

Nepal Electricity Authority।

Installed

Capacity
(kW)

456000

1665

1750
5000

6420

40000

12000

52400
20000

14300

14800

102000

111000

6600

42500

3200

750

11000

27000

FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021

PPA Date

2067.09.14

2065.03.31

2066.10.21
2067.01.09

2067.03.25

2067.06.24
2074.02.21
(upgraded
25MW)

2067.10.09

2067.10.19
2068.05.20

2068.05.23

2068.06.23

2068.07.28

2068.07.28

2068.08.13

2068.08.19
2068.09.25

2068.11.28

2068.12.03

2069.03.01

Commercial
Operation
Date
2072.9.10
- 4 Units,
2073.3.30- 2
Units
2066.11.1
(990kw)
2077.09.15
(675kw)
2069.10.11
2075.10.01

2075.10.01

2074.12.17
(25MW)
2076.09.03
(15MW)

2075.3.32

2077.06.30
2074.3.31

2075.10.01

2076.09.15

2074.03.01
2076.12.28

2076.09.15

2072.2.14

2076.09.15
2074.06.14

2071.7.16

2075.10.01

2076.05.14

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Sasha E
20 Ashe ENBINGECTING Khola Dolakha 30000 2069.03.25 2074.12.17
Hydropower (P). Ltd (Dolakha)

Rising Hydropower Compnay

21 Ltd Selang Khola — Sindhupalchowk 990 2069.03.31 2071.6.15
Upper Dordi
22 Liberty Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. A Lamjung 25000 2069.06.02 2076.05.14
Tinekhu
23 Hydro Innovation Pvt. Ltd. Khola Dolakha 990 2069.06.08 2074.12.30
Salankhu Khola Hyd Salankh
24 0 नै Mola nycropower उनै Nluwakot 2500 2069.06.14 2071.11.30
Pvt. Ltd. Khola
M light Hyd Pvt.
25 a em अलल ४ BalephiA __Sindhupalchowk 22140 २2069.07.14 2076.12.28
26 Middle Modi Hydropower Ltd. Middle Modi Parbat 15100 = 2069.08.21 2077.03.31
Reliable H .Pvt. Kh
97 Reliable Hydropower Co. Pvt. Khorunga पहाकामीीण॥ण ब800 2069.08.26 2077.08.16
Ltd. Khola
R Hyd U
28 २8 HYGTOPOWET ति Dailekh 2150 2069.08.28 2071.12.17
Development Co. Pvt. Ltd. Parajuli Khola
Lohore Khola Hydropower Co.
29 Lohore 1013 Dailekh 4200 2069.09.08 2073.06.20
Pvt. Ltd.
2069.09.16
Beni Hydropower Project Pvt. 2073.07.25
30 NE YGTOROW . Upper Solu Solukhumbu = 18000 2074.10.01
Ltd. (PPA
Revived)
Dudhkoshi P C
31 कि rower ompany र३//७।००।३ Khotang 6500 2069.09.26 2073.05.31
Pvt. Ltd.
2074.9.16
Universal Power Company (8.26MW)
2 L Kh Dolakh 11 2 10.22
3 Ltd. ower Khare olakna 000 069.10 5076.04.03
(2.74MW)
Madhya Midim Jalbidhyut Middle
33 L 3100 2069.10.23 2072.5.1
Company P. Ltd. Midim amen
34 Volcano Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. TeliyaKhola = Dhankuta 996 2069.10.25 2071.7.24
35 _Betrawott Hydropower Phalanknu  asuwa 13700 2069.12.06 2075.10.01
Company (P).Ltd Khola

Upper Khimti

36 Himalaya Urja Bikas Co. Ltd.।

Ramechhap 7000 2069.12.09 2075.12.01

Dovan Hydropower Company

37 ०५. Ltd Junbesi Khola Solukhumbu 5200 2069.12.29 2076.08.30
Tallo Midim Jalbidhut

३8 main नल) Lower Midim  Lamjung 996 2070.01.19 2071.8.1
Company Pvt. Ltd.

39 Tangchhar Hydro Pvt. Ltd Tangchhahara Mustang 2200 2070.02.20 2073.7.1
Abiral Hyd Co. Pvt. ए

40 नि nyeropower'0. ४ PPer Morang 990 2070.02.21 2071.08.01
Ltd. Khadam
Essel-Clean Solu Hyd

41 ot td OM PYGTOPOWET Lower Solu Solukhumbu 82000 २2070.07.15  2076.8.30
C ium Power Devel

42 सि 0४६९ EVEIOPETS "Khare Khola 0080 24100 2070.07.15 2075.08.15

268। Nepal Electricity Authority

APPENDIX FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021

2075.05.31
(16MW)
2077.04.01
(91४४)

Singati Hydro Energy Pvt. Ltd. SingatiKhola Dolakha 25000 = 2070.07.27

Maya Khola Hydropower Co.
y yeropow Maya Khola  Sankhuwasabha 14900 2070.08.30 2076.9.1

Pvt. Ltd.
Idi Hydropower Co. P. Ltd. Idi Khola Kaski 975 2070.09.01 2074.09.16
Buddha Bhumi Nepal H
uddha Bhumi Nepal Hydro wer tTadi  Nuwakot 4993 2070.12.10 2075.10.01
Power Co. Pvt. Ltd.
2071.07.19
Dordi Khola Jal Bid (10.3 MW) 103
ordi Knola Jal Biayut . . .
Dordi-1 Khola L 12000 2073.04.19
Company Ltd. or ९8९ FAMINE 2077.04.02
(1.7 MW)

River Falls Hydropower

Down Piluwa_ Sankhuwasabha 9500 2071.10.18 2076.09.01
Development Pvt. Ltd.

P les' Hyd S Dordi 2071.11.13
eoples nyeropower eer Lamjung 54000 2077.03.29
Company Pvt. Ltd. Kha 2075.11.15
Solu Khol
Hydro Venture Private Limited 0 ९ क Solukhumbu 86000 2071.11.13 2077.06.10
(Dudhkoshi)
lobal H A i Solukhumbu
Global Hydropower Associate। V1,» / 33400 2071.11.19 2077.04.01
Pvt. Ltd. Ramechap
P Himal E Privat Solukhumbu
28 नहि 06५ 8 काप / 51400 2071.11.19 2077.04.01
Limited Ramechap
Numbur Himal Solukhumbu
amber imealeye Likhu Khola A / 24200 2071.11.22 2077.04.01
Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. Ramechap

Dipsabha Hydropower Pvt. Sabha Khola
Ltd. A
Research and Development

Sankhuwasabha 9990 2071.12.02 2076.07.15

R Khol Myagdi 4000 2071.12.17 2076.08.02

Group Pvt. Ltd. रह Mole ९6०!, Upper

Hydro Empire Pvt. Ltd. Myagdi 20000 2071.12.17 2077.05.30

Myagdi
Chandeshwori Mahadev Chulepu

R hh 2 2071.12.23 2075.04.1

Khola MH. Co. Pvt. Ltd. Khola amecnnaP $220 ९ ई 2079.04.15
Nyadi Hydropower Limited Nyadi Lamjung 30000 = 2072.02.12 2077.01.06
Suri Khola Hyd Pvt.
ta. ore myeropowset ४ SuriKhola ०0०0 6400 2072.02.20 2074.12.30

Bungal Hydro Pvt. Ltd.

U
(Previously Sanigad Hydro Pvt, - PP Bajhang 10700 2072.03.15 2076.05.29
Sanigad
Ltd.)
Kalanga Hydro Pvt. Ltd. Kalangagad  Bajhang 15330 = =2072.03.15 2076.05.29
U
Sanigad Hydro Pvt. Ltd. PPer Bajhang 38460 2072.03.15 2077.04.15
Kalangagad
Dhaulagiri Kalika Hydro Pvt. Darbang-
नै नै नै 00 ty नै 8 Myagdi 25000 2072.04.28 2075.12.25
Ltd. Myagdi
Menchhiyam Hyd Upper Pil
enennnyan MYGTOROWET PPT OS cankhuwasabha 4720 ~=—« 2072.05.11 2076.04.01
Pvt. Ltd. Khola 2

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71

72

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74

75

76

7
78

79

80

81

82

83

2/0

Kabeli Energy Limited

Upper Syange Hydropower P.
Ltd.

Peoples Energy Ltd.
(Previously Peoples Hydro Co-
operative Ltd.)

Chauri Hydropower (P.) Ltd.

Huaning Development Pvt.
Ltd.

Upper Hewa Khola
Hydropower Co. Pvt. Ltd.

Multi Energy Development
Pvt. Ltd.

Ankhu Hydropower (P.) Ltd.

Myagdi Hydropower Pvt. Ltd.

Richet Jalbidhyut Company
Pvt. Ltd.

Rapti Hydro and General
Construction Pvt. Ltd.

Siddhi Hydropower Company
Pvt. Ltd.

Nilgiri Knhola Hydropower Co.
Ltd.

Siuri Nyadi Power Pvt. Ltd.
Swet-Ganga Hydropower and
Construction Ltd.

Nilgiri 0019 Hydropower Co.
Ltd.

Sano Milti Khola Hydropower
Ltd.

Diamond Hydropower Pvt.
Ltd.

Chhyangdi Hydropower
Limited

Kabeli-A

Upper Syange

Khola

Khimti-2

Chauri Khola

Upper
Balephi A

Upper Hewa

Khola Small

Langtang
Khola

Ankhu Khola

Ghar Khola

Richet Khola

Rukumgad

Siddhi Khola

Nilgiri Khola
Super Nyadi
Lower Likhu
Nilgiri
Khola-2

Sano Milti

Upper
Daraudi-1
Upper
Chhyangdi
Khola। Nepal Electricity Authority

FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021

Panchthar
and
Taplejung

Lamjung

Dolakha and

Ramechhap

Kavrepalanchowk,

Ramechhap,
Sindhupalchowk,
Dolakha

Sindhupalchowk

Sankhuwasabha

Rasuwa

Dhading

Myagdi

Gorkha

Rukum

Illam

Myagdi
Lamjung

Ramechhap

Myagdi

Ramechhap

and Dolakha

Gorkha

Lamjung

37600

2400

48800

6000

36000

8500

20000

34000

14000

4980

5000

10000

38000

40270

28100

62000

3000

10000

4000

2072.06.07

2072.06.14

2072.06.14

2072.06.14
(5 MW)
2076.01.06
(1 MW)

2072.08.29

2072.09.23

2072.09.29

2073.01.30

2073.02.11

2073.02.23

2073.03.07

2074.05.29

2073.11.30
2074.02.19

2073.09.14

2074.03.05

2073.01.13

2072.08.14

2074.03.22

2076.11.03

2075.10.01

2078.04.01

2075.12.30
(5 MW)
2078.08.03
(1 MW)

2075.10.06

2076.03.17

2076.12.30
(for LOMW)
2078.04.03
(for
upgraded
1OMW)
2076.12.30
2076.08.30
(8.3 MW)
2078.10.17
(5.7 MW)

2075.07.30

2076.09.01

2077.03.31

2080.08.30
2079.04.01

2078.08.15

2081.08.30

2075.08.01

2075.09.17

2078.4.05

84

85

86

87

88

89

90

91

92

93

94

95

96

97

98

99

100

101

102

103

104

105

Rasuwa Hydropower Pvt. Ltd

Makari Gad Hydropower Pvt.
Ltd.

Super Madi Hydropower Ltd.
(Previously Himal Hydro and
General Construction Ltd.)
Mount Nilgiri Hydropower
Company Pvt. Ltd.

Trishuli Jal Vidhyut Company
Ltd.

Sindhujwala Hydropower Ltd.

Samling Power Company Pvt.
Ltd.

Energy Venture Pvt. Ltd.
Orbit Energy Pvt. Ltd.
(Previously Pokhari
Hydropower Company Pvt.
Ltd.)

Daram Khola Hydro Energy
Ltd.

Sagarmatha Energy and
Construction Pvt. Ltd.
Gorkha Congenial Energy and
Investment Pvt. Ltd.

Global Energy and
Construction Pvt. Ltd.

Him River Power Pvt. Ltd.
Madhya Tara Khola
Hydropower P. Ltd. (Prv.

Pahadi Hydro Power Company

(P.) Ltd.)

Nepal Water and Energy
Development Company Pvt.
Ltd.

Mewa Developers Pvt. Ltd.

Solar Farm Pvt. Ltd.

Him Star Urja Co. Pvt. Ltd.

Aashutosh Energy Pvt. Ltd.

Indushankar Chini Udhyog
Ltd.

Sanvi Energy Pvt. Ltd.

Phalanku
Khola

Makarigad
Super Madi

Rurubanchu-1

Upper Trishuli
3B

Upper
Nyasem

Mai Beni

Upper Lapche

Sabha Khola
B

Daram Khola

Dhalkebar
Solar Project
Lamahi Solar
Project
Duhabi Solar
Project
Liping Khola

Madhya Tara
Khola Small

Upper Trishuli
-1

Middle Mewa
Belchautara
Solar Project

Buku Kapati

Chepe Khola
Small
Indushankar
Chini Udhyog
Ltd.

Jogmai
Cascade

APPENDIX

Rasuwa

Darchula

Kaski

Kalikot

Rasuwa

Sindhupalchowk

Illam

Dolakha

Sankhuwasabha

Baglung and

Gulmi

Dhanusha
Dang
Sunsari

Sindhupalchowk

Baglung

Rasuwa

Taplejung
Tanahun

Okhaldhunga
and Solukhumbu

Lamjung

Sarlahi

lam

Nepal Electricity Authority।

5000

10000

44000

13500

37000

41400

9510

52000

15100

9600

3000

3000

8000

16260

1700

216000

49000

5000

5000

8630

3000

6000

FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021

2071.08.24

2072.08.29

2073.10.27

2074.05.08

2074.05.06

2073.07.24

2073.07.26

2073.04.20

2074.03.26

2073.10.09

2075.06.24

2075.06.24

2075.06.25

2073.02.28

2073.10.26

2074.10.14

2075.05.04

2075.04.23

2074.10.11

2075.02.15

2075.06.10

2075.05.07

2076.8.01

2076.02.32

2078.02.28

2077.11.03

2078.11.17

2077.03.30

2078.08.02

2078.12.30

2078.2.31

2076.09.08

2076.12.23

2076.12.23

2076.12.24

2077.01.22

2075.08.29

2080.12.18

2080.06.06

2076.04.03

2077.04.15

2078.11.09

2076.12.09

2078.04.07

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108

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110

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114

115

116

117

118

119

120

121

122

123

124

125
126

127

128

272

Jhyamolongma Hydropower
Development Company Pvt.
Ltd.

Nasa Hydropower Pvt. Ltd.
Asian Hydropower Pvt. Ltd.
Sanima Middle Tamor
Hydropower Ltd. (Prv. Tamor
Sanima Energy Pvt. Ltd.)
Vision Energy and Power Pvt.
Ltd.

Three Star Hydropower
Company Ltd.

Dolakha Nirman Company
Pvt. Ltd.

People's Power Limited

Tundi Power Pvt.Ltd

Him Consult Pvt. Ltd.
Parbat Paiyun Khola
Hydropower Company Pvt.
Ltd.

Chirkhwa Hydropower Pvt.
Ltd.

Yambling Hydropower Pvt.
Ltd.

Gaurishankar Power
Development Pvt. Ltd.

Upper Lohore Khola
Hydropower Co. Pvt. Ltd.
Unitech Hydropower Co. Pvt.
Ltd.

Omega Energy Developer Pvt.

Ltd.

Arun Valley Hydropower
Development Company Ltd.
Gorakshya Hydropower Pvt.
Ltd.

Api Power Company Ltd.

Vision Lumbini Ltd.

Kasuwa Khola Hydropower
Ltd.

Lower Irkhuwa Hydropower
Co. Pvt. Ltd.

Karuwa Seti

Lapche Khola
Lower Jogmai

Middle Tamor

Nupche Likhu

Sapsup Khola

Isuwa Khola

Puwa- 2
Rahughat
Mangale
Rele Khola

Seti Khola

Upper
Chirkhwa
Yambling
Khola

Middle
Hyongu Khola
B

Upper Lohore

Upper Phawa

Sunigad

Kabeli B-1
Cascade
Super Ankhu
Khola

Upper
Chameliya
Seti Nadi

Kasuwa Khola

Lower
Irkhuwa। Nepal Electricity Authority

FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021

Kaski

Dolakha
lam

Taplejung

Ramechhap

Khotang

Sankhuwasabha
lam
Myagdi

Myagdi

Parbat

Bhojpur

Sindhupalchowk

Solukhumbu

Dailekh

Taplejung

Bajhang

Panchthar

Dhading

Darchula
Kaski

Sankhuwasabha

Bhojpur

32000

99400
6200

73000

57500

6600

97200

4960

35500

6000

3500

4700

7270

22900

4000

5800

11050

9940

23500

40000

25000

45000

13040

2074.04.20

2074.07.29
2074.12.07

2073.09.26

2074.11.28

2075.03.25

2075.06.26

2074.05.05

2075.03.29

2074.01.28

2074.02.22

2073.03.01

2072.09.29

2074.12.08

2074.12.08

2074.11.11

2074.11.30

2075.08.09

2074.03.15

2075.11.15

2075.08.06

2075.08.13

2075.02.16

2079.01.12

2079.04.14
2078.04.01

2078.05.28

2080.05.02

2078.06.31

2080.04.01

2078.06.11

2079.08.29

2077.02.19

2076.12.30

2077.04.01

2077.03.17

2079.04.01

2077.04.11

2078.04.16

2080.02.07

2078.06.01

2080.09.15

2079.11.13

2079.04.05

2082.04.06

2079.04.03

129

130

131

132

133

134

135

136

137

138

Apex Makalu Hydro Power
Pvt. Ltd.

National Solar Power Co. Pvt.
Ltd.

Tundi Power Pvt.Ltd

Mabilung Energy (P.) Ltd

Blue Energy Pvt. Ltd.

Samyukta Urja Pvt. Ltd. (Prv.
Sungava Foundation Pvt. Ltd.)
Bhujung Hydropower Pvt. Ltd.
Shaileshwari Power Nepal Pvt.
Ltd.

Ridge Line Energy Pvt. Ltd.

Makar Jitumaya Hydropower
Pvt. Ltd.

Middle
Hongu Khola
A

Grid
Connected
Solar PV
Project (VGF)
Upper
Rahughat
Upper Piluwa
Khola-3

Super Trishul

Thulo Khola

Upper Midim
Upper
Gaddigad

Super Chepe

Upper Suri

APPENDIX

Solukhumbu

Nawalparasi

Myagdi

Sankhuwasabha

Gorkha and
Chitwan

Myagdi
Lamjung
Doti

Gorkha
Lamjung

Dolakha

Total

Nepal Electricity Authority।

22000

5000

48500

4950

70000

21300
7500

1550

9050

7000

3,506,785

FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021

2075.05.14

2076.11.23

2075.03.29

2075.12.12

2075.07.11

2075.02.17
2074.05.29

2075.04.06

2075.12.19

2075.04.10

2079.04.01

2077.08.22

2080.08.29

2078.11.16

2080.11.17

2079.04.15
2078.04.01

2077.12.19

2079.05.20

2079.12.30

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IPPs' Hydropower Projects in Different Stages of
Development as of FY 2077/78

(Without Financial Closure)

Installed eae
Developers Location Capacity} PPA Date ti
kW) Operation। Date
1 Balephi Jalbidhyut Co. Ltd. Balephi Sindhupalchowk 23520 2067.09.08 2077.08.36
U।
2 Ingwa Hydro Power Pvt. Ltd ohn. "BW? Taplejung 9700 2068.03.10 2073.04.01
3 United Modi Hydropwer Ltd. Lower Modi 2 Parbat 10500 2072.11.14 2076.03.17
शु Salasungi Power Limited Sanjen Khola Rasuwa 78000) =2072.12.02 2077.03.08
isa H Electric C
5 an ere SEEN ROMPSPY isa KholaA Solukhumbu 2800 २2073.10.28 2077.12.12
Chirkhwa Hyd Pvt. oL
6 नै अलल Meer Bhojpur 4060 2074.01.20 2078.04.01
Ltd. Chirkhwa
Himali Rural Electric Co- L Khol
7 mall Rural sleanie २९ eee २९8 Dhankuta 640 2074.02.08 2075.12.28
operative Ltd. Small
ha Pokhari H ? Lankh
g Sabha Pokhari Hydro Power Lankhuwa cs suwasabha 5000 २2074,02.21 २2077.09.14
(P.) Ltd. Khola
United Mewa Khola
9 Mewa Khola_  Taplejung 50000 2074.02.21 2078.04.01
Hydropower Pvt. Ltd.
10 Sewa Hydro Ltd. Lower Selang Sindhupalchowk 1900 =2074.02.22 2075.12.30
N N Hyd N N
1] Ya Nya BYETOPOWET yar नै Rasuwa 6000 2074.03.27. 2077.12.31
Company Pvt. Ltd. Khola
Sapt Hydro P Pvt. Sapt
12 ed ang mero rower hola Nuwakot 2500 2074.04.08 2076.04.12

Himalayan Water Resources
13 and Energy Development Co. Upper Chauri Kavrepalanchowk 6000 2074.07.27 2078.04.04

Pvt. Ltd.
Lower +,
14 IDS Energy Pvt. Ltd. erhathum 5400 2074.08.24 2078.04.01
Khorunga
Langtang Bhotekoshi Rasuwa
15 Hydropower Company Pvt. Rasuwa 120000 2074.09.07 2078.09.07
Bhotekoshi
Ltd.
U Richet Hyd
16 ve Ltd ENE अल? Upper Richet Gorkha 2000 2074.09.20 2077.04.01
Khech Jal Vidhyut Jadari Gad
17 Nreenereswor ने wienye acer! २९० Bajhang 1000 2074.10.12 2077.07.30
Pvt. Ltd. Small
Khech Jal Vidhyut Salubyani
18 Seomereswor नै wane नै"?  Bajhang 233 2074.10.12 2077.09.29
Pvt. Ltd. Gad Small
Gaughar Ujjyalo S Ghatte Khol
19 26 नै' Valo २ लै है हिले sindhupalchowk 970 2074.11.11 2077.03.01
Hydropower Co. Pvt. Ltd. Small
Seti Khola Hydropower Pvt.
20 Ltd Seti Khola Kaski 22000 2074.11.11 2079.04.15
Super Hewa Power Company
21 Pvt. Ltd Super Hewa — Sankhuwasabha 5000 2074.12.27 2078.04.01
Irkhuwa
22 Baraha Multipower Pvt. Ltd. Khola B Bhojpur 15524 2075.02.14 2079.04.15

274। Nepal Electricity Authority

23

24

25
26

2

28

29

30

31

32

33

34

35

36

37

38
39
40

41

42

43

44

45

46
47

48

Shilimili Hydropower Co. Pvt.
Ltd.

North Summit Hydro Pvt.
Ltd.

Himali Hydro Fund Pvt. Ltd.
Tanahun Hydropower Ltd.
Sailung Power Company Pvt.
Ltd.

Jalshakti Hydro Company
Pvt. Ltd.

Arati Power Company Ltd.

Mount Everest Power
Development Pvt. Ltd.

Palun Khola Hydropower Pvt.
Ltd.

Him Parbat Hydropower Pvt.
Ltd.

Him Parbat Hydropower Pvt.
Ltd.

Annapurna Bidhyut Bikas Co.
Pvt. Ltd.

Madame Khola Hydropower
Pvt. Ltd.

Mid Solu Hydropower
Company Pvt. Ltd.

Apolo Hydropower Pvt. Ltd.

Thulo Khola Hydropower
Pvt. Ltd.
Kalika Energy Ltd.

Api Power Company Ltd.
Api Power Company Ltd.
Api Power Company Ltd.

Api Power Company Ltd.

Super Ghalemdi Hydropower
Pvt. Ltd.

Dibyajyoti Hydropower Pvt.
Ltd.

Amar Jyoti Hydro Power Pvt.
Ltd.

Ichowk Hydropower Pvt. Ltd.

Pike Hydropower Pvt. Ltd.

Gulangdi
Khola

Nyadi Phidi

Sona Khola
Tanahun

Bhotekoshi-1

llep
(Tatopani)
Upper
Irkhuwa
Dudhkunda
Khola

Palun Khola
Sagu Khola-1

Sagu Khola

Landruk
Modi
Madame
Khola
Mid Solu
Khola

Buku Khola

Upper thulo
Khola-A
Bhotekoshi-5
Chandranigahpur
Solar Project
Parwanipur
Solar Project
Dhalkebar
Solar Project
Simara Solar
Project
Super
Ghalemdi
Marsyangdi
3651

Istul Khola

Gohare Khola

Likhu Khola

APPENDIX

Gulmi

Lamjung

Taplejung
Tanahun

Sindhupalchowk
Dhading
Bhojpur
Solukhumbu
Taplejung
Dolakha
Dolakha

Kaski

Kaski

Solukhumbu

Solukhumbu

Myagdi
Sindhupalchowk

Rautahat
Parsa
Dhanusha
Bara
Myagdi
Lamjung

Gorkha

Sindhupalchowk
Ramechhap
and
Okhaldhunga

Nepal Electricity Authority।

980

21400

9000
140000

40000

23675

14500

12000

21000

5500

20000

86590

24000

9500

6000

15000
62000
4000

8000

1000

1000

9140

50000

1506
950

30000

FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021

2075.02.24

2075.02.24

2075.03.14
2075.03.15

2075.03.15
2075.03.25
2075.04.01
2075.04.01
2075.04.06
2075.04.10
2075.04.10
2075.04.13
2075.04.15

2075.04.21

2070.02.02
2075.04.22
(Revived)

2075.04.24
2075.04.25
2075.04.27

2075.04.27
2075.05.03
2075.05.03
2075.05.05
2075.05.10

2075.05.13
2075.05.25

2075.05.26

2078.01.14

2079.12.15

2080.07.30
2080.12.30

2079.07.01

2081.08.25

2079.08.01

2079.06.30

2080.06.21

2079.12.30

2079.12.30

2081.09.15

2080.12.30

2079.05.14

2074.04.01

2080.06.30
2080.09.15
2076.02.26

2076.02.26

2076.03.02

2076.03.02

2080.12.12

2079.06.06

2079.10.25
2076.07.29

2082.02.17

275

A YEAR IN REVIEW।

FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021

49 Sita Hydro Power Co. Pvt. Ltd. Nyasim Khola Sindhupalchowk 35000 2075.05.26 2080.03.15
Kunab
50 Sushmit Energy Pvt. Ltd. 004 8 १०8 20000 2075.05.29 2080.11.03
51 Masina Paryatan Sahakari ig Kaski and 891 2075.06.02 2076.10.29
Sanstha Ltd. Tanahu
52 Hydro Village Pvt. Ltd. Myagdi Khola Myagdi 57300 2075.06.04 2080.05.29
Shikhar P Devel t
53 mnarrower everopmen Bhim Khola = Baglung 4960 2075.06.10 2078.06.05
Pvt. Ltd.
Dhading Ankhu Khola Hyd
54 9 ltd. न लिने टा Upper Ankhu Dhading 38000 2075.06.14 2079.09.15
Phedi Khola Hyd Phedi Khol
55 ९ Ole BYETOPROWET हिल ९8 Bhojpur 3520 2075.06.21 2079.12.01
Company Pvt. Ltd. (Thumlung)
- Upper
Bikash Hyd
56 OTOROWeT Machha Gorkha 4550 2075.07.11 2080.03.30
Company Pvt. Ltd.
Khola Small
57 Sita Hydropower Co. Pvt. Ltd. Dudh Khola Manang 65000 2075.07.11 2080.03.15
598 Kalinchowk Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. Sangu Sorun) Dolakha 5000 2075.08.09 2079.12.30
Ruru Hydroelectric C Rurubanch
५9 066 0 नया नन Kalikot 12000 2075.08.20 2079.05.25
Pvt. Ltd. Khola-2
G Khola Bhyak
60 UN Mola Bayacure Gumu 0018 Dolakha 950 2075.08.21 2078.05.30
Hydropower Pvt. Ltd.
Alli E Soluti U Sit
61 8०९ ENersy २९ - २९ 76! २ Argakhanchi 905 2075.08.23 2077.05.04
Pvt.Ltd. Khola
62 Ekikrit Byapar Company Pvt. Ltd. Brahamayani Sindhupalchowk 35470 2075.08.24 2080.04.13
Int ted Hydro Fund N। U
63 नै १00 6 शि 2०68 Sindhupalchowk 15150 2075.08.24 2080.04.13
Pvt. Ltd. Brahamayani
Perfect Energy Development Middle
64 Pyt. Ltd By P Trishuli Nuwakot 19410 2075.09.03 2080.02.17
Ganga
Kabeli Hyd C
65 ot ite Yeropower OMPSHY' Kabeli-3 Taplejung 21930 2075.10.03 2079.09.01
66 Union Mewa Hydro Ltd. Mewa Khola_ Taplejung 23000 2075.10.04 2080.09.15
North 5 it Hydro Pvt.
67 a र लि ४ Hidi 0008 Lamjung 6820 2075.10.04 2080.05.15
Sajha P Devel t L
68 6 Tower Meveropmen सही Sindhupalchowk 20000 2075.10.06 2080.07.18
Pvt. Ltd. Balephi
U N
69 Sindhujwala Hydropower Ltd. Chol A नि Sindhupalchowk 21000 2075.10.06 2079.03.30
M tR Hyd Midim 1
70 SONNE Nasuiwa miyeropower iain Lamjung 13424 2075.10.07 2080.04.04
Pvt. Ltd. Khola
7] Habitat Power Company Pvt. Ltd Hewa Khola "A" Panchthar 5000 2075.10.07 2078.04.01
Ruby Valley Hyd M het
72 Suey Walley TYGTOPOWET enene Dhading 7000 2075.10.15 2080.02.13
Company Ltd Khola
Dudhpokhari Ch Dudhpokhari
73 Dudhpokhari Chepe udhpokhari kha 8800 2075.10.15 2080.01.28
Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. Chepe
Maa Shakti Engi ing &
74 29 SNARE ENBINESTING LujaKhola  Solukhumbu 23550 2075.10.16 2080.11.14
hydropower Pvt. Ltd.
Sankh bha P S Sabh
75 (oneal Power uperoaenssankhuwasabha 4100 2075.10.23 2080.06.03
Development Pvt. Ltd. Khola
76 Hilton Hydro Energy Pvt. Ltd. Super Kabeli Taplejung 12000 2075.11.02 2079.10.04
276। Nepal Electricity Authority

77
78
79

80

81

82
83
84

85

86
87
88

89

90

91

92

93

94

95
96

97

98

99

Snow Rivers Pvt. Ltd.

Jal Urja Pvt. Ltd.
Champawati Hydropower
Pvt. Ltd

Barpak Daruadi Hydropower
Pvt. Ltd.

Helambu Construction Pvt.
Ltd

River Side Hydro Energy Pvt.
Ltd.

Hydro Connection Pvt. Ltd.
Milke Jaljale Hydropower
Pvt.Ltd.

Ambe Hydropower Pvt. Ltd.

Orbit Energy Pvt. Ltd.

Raghuganga Hydropower Ltd.
Dhaulagiri Civil Electrical and
Mechanical Engineering Pvt. Ltd.
Dhaulagiri Civil Electrical and
Mechanical Engineering Pvt.
Ltd.

Bhalaudi Khola Hydropower
Pvt. Ltd.

Kalika Construction Pvt. Ltd.

Kalika Construction Pvt. Ltd.

Super Khudi Hydropower
Pvt. Ltd.

Nepal Solar Farm Pvt. Ltd.

Saidi Power Co. (Pvt.) Ltd.
Isuwa Energy Pvt. Ltd.

Manang Marsyangdi
Hydropower Company Pvt. Ltd.

First Solar Developers Nepal
Pvt. Ltd.

Saurya Bidhyut Power Pvt.
Ltd.

Super Kabeli
A

Nuagad
Chepe khola
A

Middle Super
Daraudi

Ksumti khola

Tamor
Khola-5
Rauje Khola
Upper Piluwa
Hills

Upper
Bhurundi
Sabha Khola
C

Rahughat
Madhya
Daram Khola A
Madhya
Daram Khola
B

Bhalaudi
Khola

Upper
Daraudi B
Upper
Daraudi C

Upper Khudi

Som
Radhakrishna
Solar Farm
Project (VGF)
Saiti Khola
Lower Isuwa
Cascade
Manang
Marsyangdi
Bhrikuti Grid-
tied Solar
Project

Grid
Connected
Solar Project,
Nawalparasi

APPENDIX

Taplejung
Darchula

Lamjung
Gorkha
Sindhupalchowk

Taplejung
Solukhumbu

Sankhuwasabha
Parbat

Sankhuwasabha
Myagdi
Baglung

Baglung

Kaski

Gorkha

Gorkha

Lamjung

Kaski

Kaski

Sankhuwasabha

Manang

Kapilvastu

Nawalparasi

Total

Nepal Electricity Authority।

13500
1000
7000

10000

683

37520
17712
4990

3750

4196
40000
3000

4500

2645

8300

9820

21210

4000

999
37700

135000

8000

2000

1,851,343

FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021

2075.11.02
2075.11.03
2075.11.07

2075.11.23

2075.11.29

2075.12.04
2075.12.04
2075.12.04

2075.12.10

2075.12.10
2075.12.18
2075.12.26

2075.12.26

2076.01.06

2076.01.09

2076.01.09

2076.01.11

2076.11.23

2077.06.13
2077.09.27

2077.12.09

2077.12.20

2077.12.20

2080.01.01
2078.10.22
2079.04.04

2080.03.01

2078.03.04

2080.04.10
2080.10.15
2081.04.04

2079.04.16

2079.04.02
2079.10.17
2077.12.31

2078.02.31

2080.04.16

2080.09.15

2080.09.15

2080.10.09

2077.03.16

2078.02.20
2080.12.30

2081.12.18

2078.12.17

2078.06.17

277

POWER DEVELOPMENT MAP OF NEPAL

5 /UNDER CONSTRUCTION TRANSMISSION LINES / SUBSTATIONS
(NOT TO SCALE)

220,132 and 66 kV Network Feeding Kathmandu Valley

FROM DEVIGHAT
FROM TRISHULI

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CHAMELIA(3O)

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66 kV TRANSMISSION LINE Ks

MUZAFFARPUR

9 ° GRID SUB-STATION

EXISTING UP TO ASAR 2079
POWER PLANTS

LOAD NEPAL ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY

TRANSMISSION DIRECTORATE

Proposed For Reinforcement GRID DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

(Revised Date: July 2021)

Existing Under Construction Voltage Level
400kV

220K INTEGRATED NEPAL POWER SYSTEM

132kV

66kV (Existing & Under Construction Transmission Line Projects)
33kV (Last Revision: July 2021)

11kV

4.56km, 0.18 sqin 4.56km, 0.15 sq in

Length,Conductor Size

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(Revised Date: JULY 2021)

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Tel: +977-1-4153007/4153193, Fax : +9774153009
Email: neamd@nea.org.np, Website : www.nea.org.np