NEPAL ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY

A YEAR IN REVIEW-FISCAL YEAR-2019/2020

AUGUST-2020 (BHADRA-2077)
DURBAR MARG, KATHMANDU, NEPAL

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Contents

Message from the Minister 2
Message from the Secretary 4
Board of Directorates 5
Organisation Structure 6
Deputy Managing Directors 7
Managing Director's Report 8
Generation Directorate 21
Transmission Directorate 43
Distribution and Consumer Services Directorate 76
Planning, Monitoring and Information Technology Directorate 103
Engineering Services Directorate 110
Project Management Directorate 141
NEA's Subsidiary & Associate Companies 159
Central Activities 192
Administrative Directorate 199
Finance Directorate 204
Statistic & Schematics 220
Electricity Tariff 232-238
Appendix 239-263
Map 264-265

NEPAL ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY

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

Website : www.nea.org.np

A YEAR IN REVIEW। [75८0 YEAR 2019/2020

Barsha Man Pun 'Ananta' eS f Singha: Dyjrhar, Katkrmanddu, Nepal
MINISTER a AE. SES
; Energy, Water Resources ad लने दाग, bani Fn pe Lp

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Message from the Minister

lam pleased to extend my greetings and congratulations to the entire NEA team en compteting
a5 years of successful operation and for Supplying continuous and reliable power to its
consumers. The uninterrupted availability of electricity has improved the living standard of the
people of the entra nation.

lam also grateful to NEA for whole-heartedly Pertaking in the Government of Nepal's vision of
"Prosperaus Nepal, Happy Nepati" and for i ncorporating the plans and policies af the Ministry
of Enecgy, Water Resources and trrigetion inte its central planning and operation processes.
NEA's Corporate Development Plan 2014 bas deep integration with the majar milestones of the
Mintstr's White Paper [2015], With this solidarity,। express my canfidence that MOEWRI, ERC,
and NEA altogether will he able to increase the supply and affordabitiry of the domestically
generated electricity to pawer Nepali houses and businesses.

Increased use of electricity is Indicative of economic and financial well-being of a country and
Its citizens. Extending the reach of electricity to all Nepali households either through an-grid or
off-grid solutions is an essential alm of the government and a fundamental objective of NEA.।
am sure, with NEA's vast experience of working In remote rural areas, the aim will be met well
within the stipulated time frame, '

The country was fecing severe electricity sh ortage not too long ake, The energy crisis resulted in
load shedding af up to 16 hours to households and industries. It debiliteted the ecanomy and
brought about misery to everyone. The continuaus supply of electricity was a result of
Impreved transmission system, increased domestic reneration, supply snd demand side
management, decrease in technical and commercial losses aod trade. With the alm of
increasing domestic generations, NEA has signed PPAs for more than GOOD My and fs ever
dedicated to improve the countrys transmission and distribution Capachy, The commercial
operation of the Upper Tamakoshi (456 थिए] hydropower plant and the upgradtion of the
Dhalkebar-Muzzafarpur Cross-Barcer Transmissien Line to 400 7४ will be Impartant milestones
in the power sector. [t will immensely aid in Improving Nepals energy security and facilitating
regional trade of this vital commodity.

Hayat TTY
दिप; Singha Qurhar Kathmandu Phage GS-2] 5)4

2। Nepal Electricity Authority

FISCAL YEAR 2019/2020

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Barsha Man Pun 2116 भा बिसन अत (माण; Kathmaneds, Nepal

ही MINSTER A, HE TLE
hhergy, Water Resources and Irrigadon Governcmnetit a Nepal bara पा पास दए np

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Restcucturing of the electricity sector incliding NEA has also begun in earnest. The
establishment of regional offices in line with Nepals Provincial delineation was an important
step necessary for the eventual restructuring, The establishment of the Electricity Regulatory
Commission will pave the way for the determination of wholesale, retall and transmission tariff
by an independent electricity sector regulator, These are necessary precondlons required for
restructuring of the sector, which in turn, will maximize efficiency galns.

The NEA team needs to be falicitated on the Improving financial results of the past year. Due to
proper technical menagement, sound management practices and inhanced efficiency, NEA was
able te report @ historic increase In operating profit without having to।ngrease tariff charged to
its custemers.। fee। proud to state that NEA has reduced tariff of domestic consumers for the
first time in its history, The improving financial condition of the corporation will provide further
impetus to transfarrm It to a modern, efficient and oratitable organization. .

I would ance again like to congratulate the NEA team for successfully adding another year of
dedicated services to the nation and its citizens and re-effirm my confidence that we will be
able to take the country ta new heliht if all the players of the power sector work as a dedicated

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Message from the Secretary। want to congratulate NEA and its entire steff for successfully completing 25 years of service In the Napall
Aectricty market Tha quality and reflabllity of supply has further improved over the past years. NEA's success
in the dallvery of reliable and uninterrupted power, which is indispensable to modern life, must be appreciated
and felicitated.

66.4% of the population has access ta co and of grid electricity. The government of Nepal Is steadfast In
expanding its grid and alsa using off grid solutions to ensure that Nepal will have ateriricity for all households
in the near future. Further to expanding its grid te pew areas, there fs utmost need to enhance and expand the
existing grid. 4 system that is currently supplying about 1232 Mi wlil need to transmit and distribute S000
MW within the next three years. This is an ambitions task and will require dedicated work from NEA as well 25
coordination and budgetary support from the government.

The transformation of NEA into an effitiant entity Is key to the develapment of the power sector, Fram load
shedding to agreements on power expart, NEA has uadgubtedhy played a crucial role in this incredibly quick
turnaround. However, NEA still needs-ta push itself further to Improve on multiple fronts. 5ome of the critical
areas induce further reducing losses in transmission and distribution stages, automation, upgrading its IT
systems, Improving contract management and ensuring timely completion of generation, transmission and
distribution projects.

NEA has manifested its commitment to strengthening its services further by developing its five-year Corporate
Development Plan (COP). This strategic plan is vital to further development of the electricity sector. It Isa
progressive and dynamic document that looks ahead to develop NEA as a moadern and smart utility with ample
focus on demand-side management, supply-side grid strengthening and urmost efficiency in loss management,
The targets and objectives established by the CDP bulld on NEA's past experiences and the future needs
identified by NEA. Through this approach, NEA has aptly determined three strategic themes of i) Achieving
netlonal priorities, ii} Transformation af NEA inte a capable, modern, and smart utility and Il) improving
customer services, The utility has also assessed 15 core strengths, challenges it faces and opportunities and
threats it holds. ॥ has also identified and categorized extemal risks It may face.

Trade of electricity will soon be an important component of NEA's dally operations. Nepal has progressed from
छे phase of only importing power to being able to export pqwer during certain hours of the day of monscon
seasan. The quantum df power it generates [5 expected to significantly increase in the coming manths and
years. All regulatory processes required need to be fulfilled across the border in preparation of regional export.। would Ihe to assure NEA of complete support from the Minlstry in this aspect. Trade will not only help Nepal
to develop its water resources, but also adds fa system efficiency and enerpy efficiency.

Once again,। would like ta congratulate NEA for extending exceptional services te all the consumers and
thanks to all NEA members for their dedication to this service, With strong collaboration among all
stakeholders, the goverment as well a5 private sector, NEA's contribution is believed ta help Nepal take social
and econamic leaps fanward.। wish NEA the very Gest for this.

Fre ra

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Dinesh Kumafk Ghimire

Secretary
Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation

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Mr Barsha Man Pun 'Anania', Chairman {Hon'ble Minister Ministry of Energy Water Resources and Irrigation)
Mr Dinesh Kumar Ghimire, Member (Secretary, Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation)

Mr Ram Sharan Fudasaini, Member (Secretary (Revenue), Ministry of Finance}

Mr Chet Raj Joshi, Member (Prominent Person in Power Sector)

Mr Bhakta Bahadur Pun, Member (Member from Consumers Group}

Mr Vishow Prakash Gautam, Member (Prominent Person from Commerce, Industry, Financlat Sector}

Mr Rajendra Bahadur Chhetn 'Safal', Member {Prominent Person in Power Sector}

Mr. Kul Man Cshising, Member Secretary (Managing Director, NEA}

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Nepal Electricity Author

। FISCAL YEAR 2019/2020

Deputy Managing Directors

Mr. Hitendra Dev Shakya Mr. Lekha Nath Koirala
Deputy Managing Director Deputy Managing Director
Nea Engineering Company Finance Directorate

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 Hydropower Engineering Services Directorate
Directorate Limited

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Mr. Braj Bhusan Chaudhary Mr. Lokhari Luintel Mr. Ramji Bhandari
Deputy Managing Director Deputy Managing Director Deputy Managing Director
Transmission Directorate Administration Directorate Planning, Monitoring & It Directorate

Mr. Manoj Silwal Mr. Madan Timsina
Deputy Managing Director Chief Deputy Managing Director
Project Management Directorate Generation Directorate

A YEAR IN REVIEW।

thas been thirty five years since the formation

of Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) in 1985
with the aim of generating, transmitting and
distributing electricity to its consumers. These
thirty five years have not been smooth going
by any means. There have been many years in
its short history that NEA has had to indulge in
pre-planned load shedding to manage power
supply to its consumers. The last four years
have been much brighter as far as the power
supply management and financial health is
concerned.

It is a matter of great satisfaction for every
employee of NEA to bring forward this Annual
Report for everyone to know and analyze its
achievements in the year gone by. The past year,
2019/20 can again be considered successful as
NEA has managed to supply continuous power
to all its consumers and maintained sound
financial health.। personally feel honored to be leading
an organization of this magnitude that is
heading in the right direction in achieving its
goal of "Electricity for All" by the year 2023.
Celebrating the 35th anniversary of NEA is an
opportune moment to share our achievements
of the past year as well as to assure our

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FISCAL YEAR 2019/2020

MANAGING
DIRECTOR'S
REPORT

consumers on meeting our commitments
with better performances this year. NEA is
making all efforts to ensure the supply of
continuous, reliable and affordable power to
its consumers. Even during lockdown enforced
by the government due to COVID 19 pandemic
NEA has tried its level best for a continuous
supply of power its consumers.। would again
like to emphasize that the intermittent power
cuts are purely due to technical glitches that
the system may face from time to time. It will
take some time and investment to get rid of
such supply disturbances. NEA has already
initiated bold measures to make the overall
power system more robust and _ significant
investment is being poured into transmission
and distribution system for their strengthening.

The aim of making NEA a profit making
organization again, after tumultuous years
of losses, was achieved in the fiscal year FY
2016/17 and this trend has become more
pronounced in the successive years and the
year under review (FY 2019/20) with the profit
reaching a record high of NRs 11,056 million
against the net profit of NRs 9,812 million in
the FY 2018/19. The continuous supply of
electricity, operational efficiency and the strict

MANAGING DIRECTOR'S REPORT।

measures taken to reduce technical and non-
technical losses has contributed significantly in
this endeavor.

It was with a deep sense of pride and
satisfaction that we brought up the outstanding
achievement of NEA, in the previous fiscal
year, in reducing the system losses to 15.32
%, an all-time record low then. This year,
even after having to deal with the Covid-19
pandemic, NEA has been able to bring it
further down to 15.27%. This has, of course,
contributed significantly towards maximizing
NEA's profit. We are still committed to reduce
it further up to the international standards
with more concrete and consolidated action
plans blended with technological innovations
and awareness campaigns in the years ahead.

Numerous major projects of NEA that had been
delayed for different reasons were completed
in the past few years. Kulekhani Ill (14 MW),
which had been stuck for many years was finally
completed in the last fiscal year. Numerous
Transmission and Distribution Line Projects

were also completed in the year gone by.

In keeping with the changing times, NEA is in
the process of benefitting from the available
technological innovations taking place all over
the world. Major initiatives being undertaken
are implementation of Enterprise Resource
Planning (ERP), Geographical Mapping (GIS
Mapping), Smart Metering, Substation
Automation and expansion of IT infrastructure
in the years to come. 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
within this year under the Communication
Backbone establishment program. The IT

department has started running various

FISCAL YEAR 2019/2020

software applications for account inventory
system, payroll, pension, asset management,
consumption analysis system etc. NEA vacancy
applications can now be easily submitted online
from any location. 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 saw injuries and deaths
of the employees of NEA while pursuing their
duties and local individuals due to electrical
casualties.। on behalf of the entire organization
would like to pay homage to the departed souls
and assure greater vigilance and awareness to
minimize accidents in the days ahead.

The performances and achievements. of
NEA in the year under review, 2019/20, are

highlighted below:
OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE

The number of electricity consumers of NEA
has been increasing gradually over the years.
The total number of consumers increased
by 7.88 % from 3.91 million to 4.22 million,
slightly less than the target of 4.47 million due
to the Covid-19 pandemic, during FY 2019/20.
The figure does not include the consumers
under Community Rural Electrification, which
is serving about 0.57 million consumers
in rural areas. As has been in the past, the
domestic consumer category with 3.93 million
consumers remained the largest category
with 93.26% share of the entire electricity
consumers. Domestic and industrial consumer
category contributed 39.84 % and 37.51 % 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 22.65% of the gross sales
revenue. The total population with access to
electricity infrastructure has reached 86% of
total household in FY 2019/20.

Nepal Electricity Authority। 9

A YEAR IN REVIEW।

NEA's hydropower plants including small
power stations generated a total of 3021 GWh
of electricity in FY 2019/20, an increase by
18.57% over the generation of 2548 GWh in
FY 2018/19. The addition of two new power
plants, namely Upper Trishuli 3A (60 MW) and
Kulekhani III (14 MW) to the system contributed

in the increased generation.

The total power purchased from Independent
Power Producers (IPPs) within Nepal was 2,991
GWh, an increase by 36.57 % from the figure
of 2,190.05 GWh in the FY 2018/19. The total
energy imported from India was 1,729 GWh as
compared to 2,813.07 GWh in FY 2018/19, a
decrease by 38.55 %. Though the imports from
India decreased, the total available energy
in the system increased by 2.51 % to 7,741
GWh over the corresponding figure of 7,551
GWh in FY 2018/19. Out of the total available
energy, NEA's own generation contributed
39.02%, whereas those imported from India
and domestic IPPs accounted for 22.33 % and
38.64 % respectively.

Total energy consumption in FY 2019/20
was 6,422 GWh, a slight increase over the
corresponding figure of 6,303 GWh in the FY
2018/19. The Covid-19 pandemic played a
major role in limiting the consumption growth.

A nationwide drive launched a few years ago to
reduce system losses continued unabated in FY
2019/20 as well, even though the pandemic had
a negative effect in attaining the desired result.
The system loss has come down to 15.27 % in the
FY 2019/20 over the previous figures of 25.78 %,
22.90 %, 20.45 % and 15.32 in the FYs 2015/16,
2016/17, 2017/18 and 2018/19 respectively.
The efforts to bring it down to the least possible
figure will continue in the years ahead.

Metering, Billing, Revenue collection and Loss
reduction activities were seriously affected
due to Covid 19 pandemic during the fourth
quarter of the fiscal year 2019/20. There

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FISCAL YEAR 2019/2020

were several cases of under-billing and over-
billing as the average bill issued without meter
reading for the month of Chaitra, Baishakh and
Jeshtha could not reflect the real consumption
of the consumers. However, the adjustment
has been made for most of the consumers in
the month of Asad after real meter reading was
restarted. The loss target of 14.5% could not
be met because of the restriction in mobility
of staffs in the loss prone areas and also due to
complete shutdown of Industries resulting in
decrease of Industrial consumption.

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

The net profit of NEA before tax in the FY
2019/20 is NRs 11,056 million, an increase
by 12.67 % over corresponding figure of NRs
9,812 million in FY 2018/19. NEA has been
successful in converting the accumulated
losses of NRs 12,234 million in FY 2018/19 to
an accumulated profit of NRs 4,866 million in
FY 2019/20.

The gross revenue generated from energy
sales and other income in the FY 2019/20
reached NRs 77,800 million, with an increase
of 2.09 % over the figure of NRs 76,207 million
in the FY 2018/19. The continued growth
in energy sales and subsequent increase
in revenue is the result of the continuous
power supply to the consumers, even though
the Covid-19 pandemic and the subsequent
lockdown hampered in its regular growth. At
the same time, it has also helped a great deal
in saving valuable foreign currency reserve of
the country which has been used to import
batteries, inverters, solar panels and additional
fossil fuels for generators. NEA's operating
expenses stood at NRs 58,069 million, a
decrease by 1.95% from NRs 59,222 million
of the previous year, whereas that for power
purchase alone was NRs 38,896 million in FY
2018/19. This has decreased to NRs 35,197
million in FY 2019/20.

MANAGING DIRECTOR'S REPORT।

In FY 2019/20, total revised revenue of NEA
including other incomes (excluding finance
income) stood at NRs 73,760 million as against
the operational expenses of NRs 58,069 million
resulting in an operational surplus of NRs
15,691 million, an increase by 30.21% over the
figure of NRs 12,051 million in the FY 2018/19.

Energy purchase amounted to 60.97% of the
total available energy and NEA paid 51.35%
of the net electricity sales revenue of NRs
68,534 million for this purpose. The total cost
of purchased power decreased by 9.51% in
the FY 2019/20 as compared to the figure of
FY 2018/19 due to the decrease in the volume
of import.

Other operating expenses for generation,
royalty, transmission and distribution in the
FY 2019/20 amounted to NRs 2,114 million,
NRs 1,571 million, NRs 2,156 million, and NRs
9,252 million respectively.

Interest cost on long term borrowing increased
by NRs. 752 Million during FY 2019/20. The
interest expenses in FY 2019/20 has been
calculated as NRs 4,738 million as against NRs
3,985 million in the previous year. Similarly
depreciation expenses amounted to NRs 5,000
million, an increase of 3.05% from NRs 4,852
million. Foreign Exchange losses totaled NRs
436 million against NRs 9 million in the previous
year. Accumulated investment in capital works
in progress reached to NRs. 124,474 Million
with net addition of NRs. 54,633 Million for the
year 2019/20.

NEA estimated a provision of NRs 3,500 million

towards the long-term employee liabilities in
respect of gratuity, pension, medical facilities
and accumulated leave facilities under
employees' benefit plan scheme.

ADMINISTRATIVE PERFORMANCE

NEA Employee By-laws, 2075 was amended.
Centralized e-attendance was successfully

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tested and started in the corporate offices. It is
planned for implementation in all offices within
this year. Organization and Management (O &
M) study report has been submitted to NEA
management for approval.

NEA recruited 114 new staff of various levels
in FY 2019/20 and 1,093 are in the process of
selection. Similarly 470 employees of different
levels were promoted to higher posts. A total
of 449 employees retired in the year under
review.

ONGOING PROJECTS

The devastating earthquake of 2015, its
aftershocks and the subsequent Terai Bandh
delayed the completion date of all under-
construction projects. Upper Trishuli 3A (60
MW) was inaugurated by the Prime Minister
on 18th November, 2019. Similarly Kulekhani।।। (14 MW) started full generation from 11th
October, 2019.

Thereareseveralhydropower projects atvarious
stages of development under the Engineering
Services Directorate. Some of these projects
are Dudhkoshi Storage Hydroelectric Project,
Upper Arun Hydroelectric Project, Upper Modi
Hydroelectric Project and Uttarganga Storage
Hydroelectric Project.

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 under Transmission
Directorate in FY 2019/20 is 169.5 circuit
kilometer (ckt.km). Similarly, a total of 364.4
MVA substation capacity, including up gradation
of existing substations has been added to the
system. The total lengths of under-construction
transmission lines at 132 kV, 220 kV and 400 kV
levels are 1,322 ckt. km, 1,272 ckt. km and 756
ckt. km respectively, with the total of 3,350 ckt.
km. Similarly, the total capacity of substations
under construction is 9,866 MVA. A total of

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110.22 ckt. km of 220 kV transmission lines
were constructed under Project Management
Directorate (PMD).

NEA managed to fully electrify 15 districts.
This number could have been more if not
for the pandemic in the final months of the
fiscal year. NEA commissioned 9 new and
upgraded 17 distributions substation of 33/11
kV corresponding to the capacity of 401 MVA
in the FY 2019/20 to bring the total number
to 151 corresponding to the total capacity of
1,701.5 MVA as of FY 2019/20. Likewise, the
total line lengths corresponding to 33 kV, 11 kV
and 0.4/0.23 kV voltage levels completed as of
FY 2019/20 were 5,310 ckt. km, 38,723 ckt. km
and 120,365 ckt. km respectively, whereas the
line lengths commissioned in FY 2019/20 alone
were 402.84 ckt. km, 2,996.52 ckt. km and
11,888.85 ckt. km corresponding to 33 kV, 11
kV and 0.4/0.23 kV voltage levels respectively.
A total of 35,537 distribution transformers
with the capacity of 3,285 MVA have been
installed in the system up to the fiscal year
under review. A total of 13 numbers of 33/11
kV substations with capacity of 64 MVA were
commissioned in FY 2019/20 under PMD.
Similarly total lengths corresponding to 33
kV, 11 kV and 400 V voltage levels completed
under PMD in FY 2019/20 are 202 km, 330 km
and 470 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 has been initiated in Kathmandu under
the scheme of underground cable laying in
the Ratnapark and Maharajgunj distribution

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centre areas within this FY 2020/21. Similarly
underground cable laying will be started in
the areas under Balaju, Kirtipur, Kuleshwor,
Baneshwor and Jorpati distribution centers
within FY 2020/21. Contracts will also be signed
within FY 2020/21 for underground cable
laying work to start in Lalitour and Bhaktapur.

NEA has also started the procedure of adopting
modern digital technology into its system to
enhance its operational efficiency, reduce
energy theft and enable itself to serve its
consumers ina better way. The implementation
of Smart Grid and Smart Metering system
will increase efficiency and reduce losses.
Smart Meter installation within Ratnapark
and Maharajgunj distribution centers will be
accomplished in FY 2020/21. Contracts will be
signed within FY 2020/21 for the supply and
installation of smart meters for the remaining
consumers within the valley.

The online centralized bill payment system is
now striving towards enhancing the revenue
collection. M-Power Billing System Software has
already been implemented by 175 of the total
181 revenue collection centers. NEA has already
initiated the use of Smart meters, Enterprise
Resource Planning (ERP) and Substation
Automation System. Proper implementation of
the above will require a Distribution Command
and Control Center and Data Centre. These will
be constructed at Suichatar and the tendering
process and contract signing are planned to be
accomplished within 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.
Contracts have been signed and work started
for installation of Substation Automation
System in 13 Grid Substation within the valley.
Contracts will be signed for the automation of

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additional 40 Grid Substations in the country
within FY 2020/21.

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 project
for different substations and_ distribution

installation

transformers, which has helped improve
voltage fluctuation and reduce technical loss of
the system, will be implemented in all Grid and
Distribution Substations. Consumer awareness
campaign for use of efficient appliances will be
conducted effectively all over Nepal.

NEA 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;

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; Rashuwagadhi Hydropower Company
Limited (RGHCL) to develop Rashuwagadhi
HEP (111 MW), Madhya Bhotekoshi Jalvidyut
Company Limited (MBJCL) to develop Middle
Bhotekoshi HEP (102 MW) and Sanjen Jalvidyut
Company Limited (SJCL) to develop Sanjen
HEP (42.5 MW) and Upper Sanjen HEP (14.8
MW). All four projects are in different stages of
construction. Rasuwagadhi and Upper Sanjen
are expected to be commissioned by the end of
FY 2020/21. These projects have been included
in GON's programme, "Nepal ko Pani Janata ko
Lagani: Harek Nepali Bidyut ko Share Dhani".
Madhya Bhotekoshi which was progressing
satisfactorily met with heavy flooding on 8th

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July, 2020, causing heavy damage and losses
resulting in delay in completion date.

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

Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower Limited
(UTKHPL): The under construction national
pride project, Upper Tamakoshi HEP (456
MW), has been undergoing construction in
the company mode under UTKHPL utilizing
domestic financial resources. After facing many
hindrances, water impounding the reservoir
and simultaneous wet test of Dam and Intake
were successfully accomplished in March 2020.
The Lower (367 m) and Upper (305 m) Vertical
Shafts, considered the most challenging works
of the project, were completed on 2nd July,
2020. Power generation from the first unit is
targeted for November 2020 and from all six
units by February 2021.

UTKHPL is presently evaluating the tender
applications for the construction of Rolwaling
Khola HEP (22 MW) under EPC mode.

Tanahu Hydropower Limited:  Tanahu
Hydropower Limited (THL), established as
a Subsidiary Company of NEA has been
implementing the storage type Tanahu
Hydropower Project (140 MW) under the co-
financing from ADB, JICA and EIB. The major
works under both Package 2 (Powerhouse,
Waterway and Related Equipment) and
Package 3 (220 kV Transmission Line) Contracts
have been initiated. However, the procurement
of Package 1 (Headworks) Contract has been
significantly delayed due to the unavoidable
termination of the Contract with CMC de
Ravenna, Italy and the rejection of all bids of
the subsequent re-bidding process. Following

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the initiation of Re-bid II, all efforts are being
made to conclude the contract agreement of
Package 1 by the end of October, 2020.

For future development, THL has assigned
the JV of WAPCOS Limited, India and Nippon
Koei Co. Ltd, Japan for conducting Detail
Engineering Design of Lower Seti Hydropower
Project (104 MW) under the grant assistance
of ADB. The Consultant is expected to submit
the draft Detail Engineering Design Report of
the project by the end of the 2020.

Trishuli Jal Vidhyut Company Limited (TJVCL):
This Company was established with NEA and
Nepal Doorsanchar Company Limited as
promoters, to develop Upper Trishuli 3B HEP
(37 MW) as acascade 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 from 14th
March, 2018. The construction started with
the intention of commissioning in March 2021.
The present Covid-19 pandemic is bound to
hamper in achieving this target.

Raghuganga Hydropower Limited (RGHL):
RGHL 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
Ath December, 2019. Both Contractors have
started their works. The Project is planned to
be commissioned by January 2023.

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Upper Arun Hydroelectric Ltd (UAHEL):
UAHEL was formed as a subsidiary company
of NEA for the development of Upper Arun
Hydroelectric Project (1,060 MW) and Ikhuwa
Khola Hydroelectric Project (30 MW). The
Consultant CSPDR for Detailed Engineering
Design and Preparation of Bidding Document
of UAHEP and IKHPP submitted the Updated
Feasibility Study (UFS) Report in November
2019. Similarly, the Consultant for Detailed
Engineering Document
Preparation Supervision
and Contract Management of Access Road
construction has submitted the draft design
report and the bidding documents for
review. Additional geotechnical investigation
recommended was assigned to SRCL, draft

Design, Tender

and Construction

report of the same was submitted in June
2020 for review. 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 in the upcoming years.

Tamakoshi Jalvidyut Company Limited:
Tamakoshi Jalvidyut Company Limited has
been registered for the development of
Tamakoshi V HEP (99.8 MW). This is a cascade
development of the
Upper Tamakoshi HEP. Tractable Engineering
GmbH submitted the Detailed Design Report
and Tender Documents in August 2019. EOI
documents for construction supervision and
Prequalification (PQ) for Contract 1 (Civil and
Hydromechanical Works) were issued and
their evaluation is in its final stage. Preparatory
works for preparing PQ documents for Contract
2 has been initiated. Bids submitted for the
construction of permanent camp facilities are
presently being evaluated. As requested by the

under construction

company, Ministry of Energy, Water resources
and Irrigation has made a formal request to

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the Ministry of Finance in managing Project
Financing with Asian Infrastructure Investment
Bank (AIIB) as the lead agency. AIIB has shown
a keen interest in the project.

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 one. 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
tis project. GoN and NEA have taken up this
Project as the priority project for development
in the coming years.

NEA Engineering Company Limited (NEC):
NEA formed the NEC to provide complete
engineering solutions in the development
of the energy sector. NEA holds majority
ownership (51), with remaining 49 % held by
other companies. The company intends to build
national engineering capability for large hydro-
projects, extra high voltage engineering and
smart economic distribution and services. NEC
has completed eight design and engineering
contracts while two dozen are ongoing.

MoUs have been signed with the Nepalese
Technical Diaspora in Australia and the UK as
well as international consulting companies in
Canada, USA, China and India bears evidence
of its widening reach and ambitions. The MoUs
of understanding signed with the two flagship
Universities, Tribhuvan and Kathmandu
exemplifies one of its core values of research
and innovation.

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Nepal Power Trading Company Limited
(NPTC): NPTC has been established with the
objective of carrying out power trading function
within and outside the country. Business Plan
for its operation has been approved by the
Company's Board and license issue pertaining
to power trading is under consideration at the
MOEWRI. A request in this line has already
been made as an interim solution until the
New Electricity Act comes into effect. .

Power Transmission Company Nepal Limited
(PTCN): This is a subsidiary company of NEA,
established with the objective of developing
high voltage transmission
system between Nepal and India for mutual
benefit. The Nepal portion of the 400 kV
double circuit line between Dhalkebar and

interconnection

Muzaffarpur was implemented by PTCN.
PRIVATE SECTOR PARTICIPATION

NEA has been facilitating the participation of
the private sector through Power Purchase
Agreements (PPA) to ensure meeting the
energy demand of the country. NEA has fixed
posted rates for energy purchase from three
categories of projects; viz Run of River (ROR),
Peaking Run of River (PROR) and Storage type
projects. Foreign Direct Investment has also
been encouraged as is evident with the PPA
signing of Upper Trishuli 1 HEP (216 MW) and
Rasuwa-Bhotekoshi HEP (120 MW).

Grid Impact Study (GIS), necessary prior to
PPAs, were conducted for 26 hydropower
projects to be developed by IPPs with a total
installed capacity of 978.673 MW in FY 2019/20.
Similarly GIS of a total 99.1 MVA capacities of
9 bulk load industries to be connected to the
INPS were also conducted.

A total of 15 new projects developed by the
Independent Power Producers (IPPs) with a
combined installed capacity of 135.39 MW
were commissioned in the FY 2019/20. This

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has increased the total number of IPP-owned
projects in operation to 98 with a combined
installed capacity of 696.17 MW. A total of
131 projects to be developed by IPPs, with a
combined installed capacity of 3,157.19 MW
are under construction after financial closure.
Similarly, 112 IPP-owned projects with a
combined installed capacity of 2,124.77 MW
are at various stages of development.

During the FY 2019/20, a total of 2 new PPAs
were signed with a combined installed capacity
of 9 MW with solar power projects based on
tariff-based competitive bidding and Viability
Gap Funding (VGF). This has increased the total
number of PPAs signed with the various IPPs
to 341 with the combined installed capacity of
5,978.13 MW as of FY 2019/20.

NEA has been very supportive to develop a
conducive environment for the private sector
to invest in hydropower projects and policy
decisions in this regard was taken by increasing
the capacity limits for ROR, PROR and storage/
pumped storage projects so that PPAs can be
signed on take-or-pay basis. The take-or-pay
limits of ROR, PROR and storage hydropower
projects is still at 5,250 MW, 4,500 MW and
5,250 MW respectively. It created a positive
environment to encourage 116 financial
institutions to finance in the hydropower
sector of Nepal. Likewise, NEA considers PROR
projects on priority basis for signing PPAs.

CROSS BORDER POWER TRADING

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 220 kV voltage level in August, 2018. The
installation of 400/220 kV, 3 x 315 MVA
transformers will be completed by the end of
August 2020.

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The modality for the implementation of the
second cross border transmission line from
New Butwal to Gorakhpur was finalized in
the 7th Joint Working Committee (JWG)/
Joint Steering Committee (JSC) meeting in
Bangalore, India on 14-15 October, 2019.
The Shareholders' Agreement (SHA) for the
implementation of this line is about to be signed
between Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd.
(PGCIL) and NEA very soon. The draft has
already been negotiated between the parties.
Further, NEA has been playing a crucial role
through representation in the Joint Technical
Team (JTT) and the Joint Operation Committee
(JOC) of the two countries in conducting the
detailed study of two more 400 kV cross border
transmission — lines, New Duhabi-
Purnia and Lumki-Bareilli and finalizing Grid

namely;

Synchronization study respectively.

Government of Nepal has recently decided to
give prior approval to NEA for all types of cross-
border power trading including Day Ahead
Market (DAM), Term Ahead Market (TAM) and
long term, medium term and short term power
trading. This will enable NEA to operationalize
the agreement signed with NVVN earlier for
power trading through the power exchange
markets of India after the Conduct of Business
Rules (CBR/Procedure) is approved by the
concerned ministry of Government of India.
In addition to power exchanges, NEA has also
commenced the commercial preparations by
signing a composite agreement with NVVN
for transactions involving both purchase and
sale of electrical energy. According to the
agreement, NEA is required to sign separate
agreements for each transaction with NVVN in
future for selling Nepal's surplus energy. This
will herald a new era of cross border power
trading between Nepal and India with a myriad
of implications on profit earning, transmission

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capacity utilization, technology transfer and
system stability along with other mutually
shared benefits.

Likewise, replacing the 50 MVA, 220/132 kV
power transformer at Tanakpur substation of
India witha 100 MVAtransformer has enhanced
the power trading capacity along this route. A
tri-partite agreement, in this regard, between
NEA, POWERGRID and National Hydropower
Corporation (NHPC) is going to be signed very
soon as per the mandate of the 7th JWG/ JSC
committee meeting.

The experience of power trading with India in
the FY 2019/20 was extremely encouraging
with a remarkable reduction in power import.
This obviously reflects the sign of the country's
readiness for a spectacular transformation
from the age of a devastating power deficit
to an economy-stimulating power surplus.
A number of evidences like Government of
Nepal's prior approval to NEA to go for all sorts
of power trading and the appointment of NEA
as the nodal agency for dealing with the Indian
counterpart agency are such examples.

A total of 1,729 GWh of electricity was
imported through various transmission links
including Dhalkebar-Mujaffarpur line in FY
2019/20, whereas Nepal has also been able
to export 107 GWh of electricity to India, an
increase of 18.6% through power exchange
mechanism.

Though new avenues for cooperation in power
sector have been discussed with Bangladesh in
developing a new hydropower project in Nepal
and power trading, the furtherance of the
same could not be attained in the FY 2019/20
due to the COVID-19 pandemic threatening
the entire world.

Likewise the Nepal-China cooperation § in
power sector is in its study stage and GON has
allocated funds in the current fiscal year for

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carrying out the Feasibility and Environmental
Studies of the Ratmate-Rasuwagadhi-Kerung
400 kV transmission line as per the plan and
policy of the Government.

WAY FORWARD

The main objectives of NEA as a power
sector utility are to satisfy its consumers with
continuous, reliable and quality supply of
electricity as well as to maintain reasonable
financial returns for further development.
The end to load shedding through integrated
planning including domestic
generation, imports and efficient demand-
side management has culminated in people's

resource

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, which
has been a long discussed agenda, shall be
our top priority to be addressed in the days
to come and it shall 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
results is owned by employees who are
obviously more concerned with their service
and benefit guarantees along with their post
retirement pensions.

We emphasize the fast deployment of
automation and digitization in our businesses.
The use of automation system to monitor,
control and manage the power system from

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generation to distribution network shall be
our priority at the door step 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,
essential element of digital

transformation of NEA for its future. We

which is an
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.

Since alargenumber of Hydro Projectsincluding
Upper Tamakoshi HEP (456 MW), with which
NEA has signed power purchase agreements
are at advanced level of construction with
more than 1,000 MW of generation to be
in the FY 2020/21 alone,
sale of this energy is going to pose a serious
challenge to NEA in this and subsequent years,
for which marketing arrangements need to
be indispensably explored for NEA's overall

commissioned

financial performance. Both domestic and
cross-border power markets shall be exploredin
possible dimensions to cope with the emerging
situation of high domestic generation. We are
continuously accelerating every avenue in this
regard to enhance domestic power demand in
the country and all tools and mechanisms for
cross-border markets shall be deployed at best
for realizing seamless power trading in the
near future.

Further, NEA will be focusing on increasing
domestic demand through the promotion of
electric vehicles by building charging station
infrastructures, increasing lift irrigation
facilities and replacing cooking gas with
electricity. For supplying increased demand in
industrial and urban areas, the strengthening

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and expansion of transmission and distribution
infrastructures will be continuously carried out
on a high priority basis.

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 modality for the second 400 kV
cross border link with India from New Butwal
(Nepal) to Gorakhpur (India) has been finalized
and the formation of a JV Company between
NEA and PGCIL for the implementation of this
line is likely to be signed within this fiscal year
to sell the surplus power in the cross border
market. The Share Holders Agreement and
Services

Implementation & Transmission

Agreement (ITSA) will also be signed soon.

The national power grids of Nepal and India
are on the verge of synchronization after the
installation of Special Protection System (SPS)
and communication system which are in
progress with the target for commissioning by
October 2020.

The completion of the Feasibility Report of the
400 kV transmission line from Ratamate (Nepal)
to Kerung (China) will trigger 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
document to ameliorate

as a dynamic

it continuously as per the need of time

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pursuant to the requirement of reforms. The
implementation of this plan shall be assigned a
high priority from the ongoing fiscal year itself.

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
demands of a single day as well as of the entire
season. The development of reservoir and
PROR types of hydropower projects such as
Dudhkoshi storage (635 MW) and Upper Arun
HEP (1060 MW) will help meet the long term
power demand of the country.

It is high time to conduct capacity building
program ona 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.

Itis 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.

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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 his dynamic and
proactive leadership in boosting the morale
of team NEA and providing the right direction
to the organization.। am also grateful to the
Secretary, MOEWRI for his continuous support
and direction in meeting the targets assigned
to NEA. My sincere gratitude also goes to the
members of the NEA Board of Directors for
their expert and valuable guidance in decision
making and formulating policies for the overall
organizational performance and achievements
within the framework of authorities and
responsibilities envisaged in the NEA Act 1984.। would also like to thank the Government of
Nepal, Ministry of Energy, Water Resources
and Irrigation, Ministry of Finance and
other concerned ministries of the GoN for
their continued support, encouragement
and patronage in the development of the
energy sector.। 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
banks, auditors, IPPs, suppliers and investors
for bestowing faith on us and helping us move
forward.

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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.

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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GENERATION DIRECTORATE।

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 and no
hydropower
directorate.

any new under construction
projects directly
Generation of energy by optimally utilizing the
resources available while undertaking periodic

under this

overhauling, major maintenance works and
rehabilitation projects of the generating
stations; 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)
Support Department (TSD)
each headed by a Director. Further, there

500 Technical

are three divisions/sections namely, Finance,
Administration and Monitoring & IT.

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GENERATION

DIRECTORATE

Major Achievements

In this Fiscal year, the directorate successfully
added power from two ongoing hydropower
projects; Upper Trisuli 3A Hydroelectric Project
(60 MW) and Kulekhani III Hydroelectric Project
(14 MW). Upper Trisuli 3A Hydroelectric
Project has already been transformed as
hydropower station while Kulekhanii।।। is still in
test operation.

Operation of Upper Trishuli 3A hydroelectric
Project was officially inaugurated by Rt.
Hon'ble Prime Minister, K.P. Sharma Oli on
18" November, 2019 (B.S. 2076/08/02) after
completion of trial operation period starting
from May 16 for one unit and from August 2
for other one.

Similarly, Kulekhani Ill Hydroelectric project
started generation as test operation from 15"
Ashoj 2017 and 24 Ashoj 2076 from its Unit-1
and Unit-2, respectively.

Heavy rainfall and high flood occurred on
second week of July, 2020 forced few power
stations for shutdown. Kaligandaki and
Marsyangdi river observed highest flood level
since last few years. Despite generation of
264.826 GWhr energy (total generation of all

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three plants of Kulekhani), Kulekhani reservoir
water level raised from 1503.96 masl (on
2077/03/01) to 1510.5 mas! (on 2077/03/31)
during 31 days.

In this FY, total generation from all power
plants under this directorate is 3011.431 GWhr
whereas in the FY 2018/19, the generation was
2541.116 GWhr. Hence, increment in 18.5% of
annual energy generation from last year was
achieved. The hydropower stations in total
have achieved 90.7 % and 96.1 % of design and
target energy value respectively.

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 2076/77 is 2574.82 GWh, with an
increment of 20.77 % as compared to that of
last fiscal year's generation. The increment in
generation is mainly due to operation of new
olant Upper Trishuli 3A hydropower station.

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
and protection system, installation of SCADA,

maintenance works in headwork site are the

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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.

Apart from preventive and_ corrective
maintenance works, periodic major overhauling
was carried out in Kaligandaki A, Middle
Marsyangdi and Marsyangdi power plants.
Kulekhani-। and Kulekhani-ll being reservoir
type power plants does not experience erosion
problems and hence, only regular preventive

maintenance activities were carried out.

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.

Kaligandaki 'A' Hydropower Station

Kaligandaki '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 2019/20 has reached 13,790.321 GWh
from the first run. The plant generated 871.466
GWh of energy this year which is 103.50 % of
the annual design generation and 98.71% of
annual generation target.

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Repair and Maintenance Activities
Turbine Maintenance works

The following works has been carried out;

Repairing of Stay vanes"

e Overhauling of Unit 1 Turbine Main Inlet
Valve (MIV)

e Overhauling of turbine Unit No. 1 and 3

e Inspection of turbine parts of unit no. 2
Headworks Maintenance works
The following works were carried out;

e Repair and maintenance of diversion
dam, bascule gate

e Repair and maintenance of three (3)
Diversion radial gates

e Replacement of rubber seal of five (5) de-
sander flushing radial gates.

e Repair and maintenance of under sluice
gates.

e Repair and maintenance of travelling,
hydraulic and hoisting system of Old Trash
Rack Cleaner Machine

७ Repairing and maintenance of twin
chamber desander basin

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७ Repair and maintenance of diversion
spillway surface with wear resistant epoxy

compound

e = Installation of the floating boom in front
of intake

e An independent study of left bank

slope protection works at left river bank
at the confluence of Kaligandaki and
Aandhi Khola river was carried out by a
private French company and they have
recommended an effective way to handle
such type of problem.

Plant Control System Upgradation Works

Completion of major portion of "Plant Control
System (SCADA) Upgradation Work" became
the highlight of this year.

Control Room Furnished with SCADA

Completion of major portion of "Plant Control
System (SCADA) Upgradation Work" became
the highlight of this year. Local Control Units
(LCUs) for controlling all three Units, 132 kV
GIS, Common auxiliaries, 12 kV Feeders, Surge
Tank Wheel Gate and Damsite Gates along
with Governor Panel, Generator Protection
Panel and Static Excitation Panel of all three
Units have been replaced. Also, Network
panel and Server panel has been installed
for establishing Supervisory Control and Data

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Acquisition from Power House Control Room
and Damsite Control Room. Server Panel is
facilitated with HMI Server,
Reporting Server, Network Attached Storage,

Historian and

Engineer Server, Simulator Server and Dispatch
Communication Server. Similarly, Network
panel is equipped with Light Interface Unit,
Network Switches, GPS Time synchronizer and
GPS Signal Conditioner. Two sets of Operator
Consoles are installed at Control Room and
one set of Engineering Console and Simulator
Console is installed at Engineer's Room. In
addition to this, one set of Intake Operator
Console is installed at Damsite for controlling
Damsite Gates and acquisition of data from
Powerhouse to Damsite and vice-versa.

Before execution of this work, operators were
bound to run the machine and operate all the
equipment manually from Local Control Panel
itself as there wasn't any provision of Control
and acquisition of data from Control Room.
After execution of upgradation works of Control
and SCADA system, operators are now able to
monitor all the parameters and also control
all the electrical and mechanical equipment
(Circuit breakers, Isolators, Drives, Pumps etc.)
remotely from Control Room. Furthermore, all
the information of Numerical relay has been
integrated to SCADA system via IEC 61850
communication and all the metering data are
integrated to SCADA via modbus over TCP/IP.
In addition to this, complete redundancy has
been maintained for all the major components
like Controllers, DC-DC converters, Network
Switches, Fiber Optics Cable, HMI Server,
Historian & Reporting Server, Network Attached
Storage, Excitation Bridge and Numerical
Relays in order to increase the reliability of
Plant. More than 90% of the work has already
been completed by Contractor 'ABB India
Limited' and remaining work is expected to be
completed within December 2020.

Despite the adverse conditions arise due

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to outbreak of pandemic of COVID-19 and
successive lockdowns and time constraint,
more than 90% of works under the scope of
this Project has been successfully completed
and hence the progress so far can be justified
commendable.

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 GWhr.

MMHPS is 9 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 4,926.55 GWh until the end of FY
2019/20. The total generation during this FY is
446.62 GWh, which is 112.22 % of the annual

design generation.

Repair and Maintenance Activities

Apart from regular preventive maintenances,
following major maintenance works were done
in the FY 2019/20:

e Overhauling of unit no. 2 turbine

e Repairing of all 3 Spillway Radial Gates
and flushing gates of all 3 de-sanding
units, Intake and Spillway radial Gate
Stop Logs, Installation of 4 new sets of
Bulkhead Gates for De-sander outlets,
repairing of raking/travel mechanism for
Trash Rack cleaning machine at Dam Site

e Replacement of Heat Exchanger plates of
cooling water system of both units

७ Replacement of broken spring-loaded
studs of generator brake of Unit-1

Overhauling of unit no. 2.

e Inspection, insulation as well as BDV
testing of power transformers of Unit # 2

७। interconnection facilities — for
transmission line coming from  Dordi
Corridor connected in MMHPS Switchyard
and incorporated in SCADA system

e Replacement of PLC cards for Unit # 2
Governor and Intake Gate # 2

e Replacement of motor in close circuit
cooling water system of Unit # 1

e Replacement of cable head for power
cable of power transformer Liof Unit # 1

७ Maintenance of Gabion Structures
at Left and Right banks of Spillway at
Downstream end of Dam Site

e Sediment sampling works at Intake, De-
sander Outlet and Draft tube of Power
House for measurement of sediment
concentration

e Application of High-performance
Abrasion Resistant Epoxy Compounds at
Spillway Chutes

e Regular maintenance works of Water
Supply, Sewerage and Sanitation system

e Contract Award for major Rehabilitation
Works of dam Spillway no. 3

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
12,851.205 GWh until the end of FY 2019/20.
In FY 2019/20, it generated 443.852 GWh
of energy which is 95.97 % of annual design
generation.

Repair and Maintenance Activities
Other than regular maintenance works,

e Overhauling work of unit 3 turbine and
insulation testing of its generator

७ Repair and maintenance of Diversion
Radial Gates 2 and 3

Replacement of sill plate of gate no. 3 of
diversion weir

Replacement of sill

e Replacement of shaft seal, and heat
exchangers of all the units changed as per
necessity

e = Gravity Tank cleaning done multiple times
as per requirement during plant shutdown
taken for flushing of desanding basin.

e Overhauling of all weir site gates
(Diversion) control panels, Overhauling of
Unit 3 power transformers, Generators,
Circuit Breakers, & Various feeders

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and emergency gate of Surge Tank
rectification.

e Removal of deposited sediments/Debris
from the under-sluice tunnel gallery at
weir site.

७ Up-gradation and maintenance works of
dam site water supply system intake to
distribution point, high

e Application of high strength epoxy on 2
gates and U/S damaged weir surface.

Upper Trishuli 3A Hydropower Station

Upper Trishuli 3A (UT3A) Hydro Power Station
is a 60 MW Run of River type power plant
located in Rasuwa and Nuwakot districts.
The annual design generation of the Power
Station is 489.76 GWh, with design discharge
of 70% PoE (the highest among other power
plants) which resulted second highest annual
generation in Nepal after Kaligandaki 'A'
Hydropower Station. The construction of this
power plant was initiated in June 2011. The
power plant is being financed by a soft loan
from China Exim Bank. The estimated cost of
the project is 125.775 Million USS and the loan
from China Exim Bank is expected to cover the
cost of the major project works including Civil,
Electro-Mechanical, Hydromechanical and
Transmission Line works. Since the handover
of UT3A project, by CGGC to NEA, and the
beginning of Defect Liability Period (DLP)
from ist August, 2019, the Power Station
has facilitated CGGC in works appended in
the Punch List in and other works appearing
during the operation of the Power Station. The
Project contract cost for civil. EM, HM works
is USD 100.771 million (2010) and T/L is USD
17.371 million and NRs 611.266 million (2011)
including VAT in EPC model.

On May 16, 2019 and July 30, 2019, 72 hours
generation test of Unit 1 and Unit 2 was
completed, respectively by synchronizing with
the national grid. In this Fiscal Year 2019/20, the

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Power Station generated 407.551 GWh, which
is 83.21 % of the annual design generation.
While the cumulative generation of the station
till F/Y 2019/20 has reached 423.736 GWh
from the first run.

Repair and Maintenance Activities

e Repair and maintenance of Hydraulic
Mechanism, other vertical sliding gates,
draft tube maintenance gates of both Units;

e Repair and maintenance of governor
system and its solenoid operating valves.

e = Repair and maintenance works of Upper

Guide Bearing Pads of Unit-2, Butterfly

Valve Expansion Joint, Pressure Reducing

Valve (PRV) of Unit-1, Four Way Globe

Valve of Unit-2 Cooling Water System

Fi

Excitation Floor

e Repair of the broken optical fiber from
GIS to headworks

e Replacement of LV winding thermometer and
sensor of 36 MVA power transformer and oil
level sensor of upper guide bearing of Unit 1

e Repair of Unit 1 MIV pressure balance
sensor

७ §=Installation of CCTV monitoring system
at both headworks and underground
powerhouse

e Construction of new Control room

e Construction of Plumb Concrete wall
for protection of river embankment at
downstream of head works.

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e Installation of warning boards for the
local people at probable entry of the river
to reduce the chances of accident due to
variation in river flow.

e Construction of room for the safety of
motor and cables hoist at surge shaft.

Kulekhani। Hydropower Station

Kulekhani -l, located at Dhorsing, Makwanpur
is the only reservoir (seasonal storage) 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 basin. Its installed Capacity is 60 MW
with two units of 30 MW each. This station was
designed as a peaking power station but it is
often operated to the system requirements for
voltage improvement & system stability as well
as a backup when ROR types plants face some
problems for operation. The Power Station
is designed to generate 165 GWh as primary
energy and 46 GWh as Secondary energy.

The cumulative generation of Kulekhani-l HPS
has reached 5015.996 GWh. The plant generated
162.97 GWh of energy in FY 2019/20. The
maximum water level was recorded as 1527.7
masl on 2076/06/25, whereas the minimum as
1503.96 masl on 2077/03/01, which raised up
to 1510.5 masl on 2077/03/31.

Repair and Maintenance Activities

e = Repairand maintenance of Radial Spillway
Gate, Sim Khola Intake Gate and Chakhel
Khola Intake Gate.

e Replacement of Cooling Water Pump

e Repair and maintenance of Jet Brake of
Unit No 2.

Repair and maintenance of the
Powerhouse Chiller Plant, Generator and
Turbine Oil Coolers, Cooling Water Pump,
Compressor and Diesel Generator

Installation, testing and commissioning
of new 66 kV synchronizing SF6 circuit
breaker for Unit no 1 and Unit no 2 and
Automatic Synchronizing Panel

Maintenance of 11 kV Bus bar and
Vacuum Circuit Breakers.

Installation, testing and commissioning of
new control and relay panel for operation
of butterfly valve of valve house from
control house (remote)

Maintenance of Jet Brake

Clearance of Chakhel Intake and
Waterway Tunnel to regulate flow which
was fully blocked by debris

Construction of different retaining/
supporting structure at different access
roads, security areas on rock fill dam area
to protect additional damage.

Removal of debris from energy dissipation
pond below spillway.

Maintenance of Valve House road.

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Kulekhani Il Hydropower Station

Kulekhani-ll Hydropower Station, located at
Bhimphedi Rural Municipality-4, Nibuwatar,
Makwanpur is a cascade of Kulekhani-। 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-। 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 2064.583 GWh till F/Y 2019/20.
The Plant has Generated 81.483 GWh in F/Y
2019/20 which is 77.9% of design generation.
Since, the station is cascade of Kulekhani-l
HPS, it is operated as per instructions of Load
Dispatch Center (LDC) according to the system
requirements for voltage improvement &
system stability.

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Repair and Maintenance Activities
Major works carried out on this period are;

e Repairing of Control Valve for operating
downstream seat ring.

७ 576 Gas filling of breaker at power house
switchyard.

e Corrosion Resistant Coating on 132 KV
live lines switchyard Gantry Structures.

e Transformer and pumps maintenance at
Rapti intake.

e Surge Tank Protection works (Backfilling
work & Retaining Wall) at Surge Tank
Area.

७ Mandu Dam Protection & Check Wall
Maintenance Works.

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

Chameliya Hydropower Station

Chameliya Hydropower Station (CHPS), a
daily peaking run-off-river (PROR) scheme
with an installed capacity of 30 MW designed
annual generation of 184.21 GWhr is located
950 km west of Kathmandu on Chameliya
river, a tributary of Mahakali river, in Shailya-
Shikhar Municipality-1, Balanch, Darchula.
Generation, operation and maintenance works
are underway since establishment of station
after successful inauguration of Chameliya
Hydroelectric Project (CHEP) on 10 February,
2018.

The cumulative generation has' reached
374.666 GWh till the end of FY 2019/20. The
total generation during this FY year is 160.811
GWh which is 87.30%
generation.

of annual design

Repair and Maintenance Activities

On Baishak 26, 2077 the
transmission line trip (over voltage) resulted
in failure of DC system leading the machine to

unexpected

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run-away speed due to which the unit could
not be put into operation without further
repair. Therefore, the excitation housing
was dismantled and upper and lower guide
bearing were inspected; bearing adjustment
were done. The unit was reassembled, tested
and put into operation on Jestha 01, 2077,
successfully.

Meanwhile, due to further frequent
line failure, Unit no. 1 got
subjected to further jerks causing abnormal

transmission

vibration of the unit. So, Unit 1 was put to
halt, for thorough inspection and repair works.
Repair work included replacement of Turbine
Guide Bearing (TBN BRG), adjustment of lower
and upper guide bearing along with aligning
the shaft. The repair work comprised with
repeated manual operation and adjustment of
guide bearing.

Mostly during rainy season high concentration
of sediment, debris, leaves, jute pieces, etc.
in the water causes choking of filter element,
which needs to be cleaned on daily basis filters,
valves and pipes etc.

The major maintenance works completed this
year include

e §=Repairing of 11 kV dedicated line from
powerhouse to dam damaged due
to landslide, maintenance of 132 kV
transmission line damaged due to heavy
snowfall in Dadeldhura District and
repairing of 132 kV Circuit Breaker.

७ Upgrading works of Gokuleshwor-Balanch
access road by CHEP.

Multi- Fuel Power Plant

Multifuel power plant is the largest thermal
power plant in Nepal. It is located in Bansbari
Morang, Biratnagar, which happens to be
one of the largest industrial areas in Nepal. In
the first phase, 4 units each of 6.5 MW were
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Government in FY 1990/91. Later, 2 more units
of same capacity were installed in FY 1997/98
to complement the energy deficit during
winter and evening peak.

The cumulative generation of Multifuel Power
Plant has now reached 593.97 GWh from
its first run. The energy generation in this
year is 2.52 MWhr. Recently, the Condition
Evaluation and Assessment work of all the six
units (Generator, Engine and their auxiliary
equipment) was concluded by M/s Wartsila
India Pvt. Ltd.,India in FY 2018/19.

Repair and Maintenance Activities

७ Installation, testing and commissioning of
two sets of 33 kV Outdoor Vacuum circuit
breakers, 33 kV current transformers
and existing 30 kV lightning arrestors at
switchyard.

७ Upgradation of 33kV/11KV, 6/8 MVA
Power transformer by replacing with
33kV/11KV, 24 MVA Power transformers

७ Repair and maintenance of 11 kV circuit
breakers, 11 kV SF6 circuit breakers and
33 kV Outdoor circuit breakers

e Repair & maintenance of main control
panel, synchronizing panel and lube oil
separator/heating unit of diesel unit no. 5.

e Installation, testing & commissioning
of new 11 kV breakers- 5 nos. in newly
constructed Breaker switching & control
room for industrial as well as domestic

power consumption is being carried out

Medium Generation Operation and
Maintenance Department

Medium
Maintenance

Generation Operation and
(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

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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 2019/20 is 436.668 GWh
and has achieved an increment of 6.69 %
generation as compared to previous fiscal
year. Rehabilitation project ongoing under this
department is Trishuli, Sundarijal and Tinau
with GON funding and loan assistance from
the Asian Development Bank (ADB) under
Energy Access and Efficiency Improvement
Project (EAEIP).

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
cumulative generation of THPS since its first run
has reached 5,435.631 GWh of which 128.973
GWh has been generated in FY 2019/20. The
energy generation in this year is 79.12 % of
design generation.

Renovation and
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

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AD (BS 2077/02/13) and contract effective
date started from 26" June,2020 AD with 30
months of completion period.

Repair and Maintenance Activities

e Overhauling of Unit no. 1 turbine along
its MIV,

e Overhauling of MIV of unit no.6

e Repair and maintenance at dam site

७ Installation of transformer at

desander,

new

e Repair and maintenance of 3 distribution
transformers, Trishuli-Chilime Breaker,
Chilime Line CT and powerhouse CT and
PT

e Replacement of TOD Meters and
installation of AMR/AMI system,

e Installation of CCTV cameras at desander
and forebay

e Powerhouse access road maintenance
and partial cleaning of reservoir

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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
cumulative generation since its first run has
reached 3060.175 GWh in FY 2019/20. The
actual generation of year 2019/20 is 92.053
GWh which is 80.75 % of annual design
generation.

The contract, "Supply and delivery of Electro-
Mechanical Spare parts for 3x5 MW Devighat
HPP", for the Power station has been awarded
to Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) on
30" January, 2020 (2077/10/16) amounting to
INR.40,297,339.00.

Repair and Maintenance Activities

e Overhauling of unit no. 3 turbine

e Replacement of bypass valve,

७ Installation of Slurry pump at the forebay,

Welding of Francis Runner

e = Installation of new 66 kV SF6 breaker for
66 kV bus coupler, 33kV out door VCB
breaker and 33kV current transformer for
Dhading feeder

e Replacement of damaged 66kV lightening
arrestor at 66kV bus coupler.

e Upgradation of overhead crane from
hardwire manual operation to wireless
remote operation

७ Water diversion work at Samari Khola to
increase discharge and generation,

e Repair and maintenance of Protection
wall.

Gandak Hydropower Station

Gandak Hydro Power Station is located at
Pratappur Gaunpalika 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 31 St, Aug 1981.

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The actual generation of this year is 10.33 GWh
which is 55.48% of its target generation 18.63
GWh whereas the cumulative generation has
reached 1036.96 GWh at the end of the year.
The decrease in power generation is mainly
due to frequent & long canal shutdown (i.e.
approx. five months) of Main Western Canal
for inspection, maintenance by Irrigation
Department, Bihar, India & sometimes due to
local issues causing disturbance in canal. The
frequent system changing, high water level in
tailrace maintained by Irrigation Dept. UP, high
deposition of sediment & choking of trash rack
also disrupted power generation.

High sand deposition at Intake

Repair and Maintenance Activities

e Repair and maintenance of guide vane
servomotor and governor of unit no. 2

e Replacement of carbon seal (shaft seal),
damaged and leaking guide vane bush
and seals and oil coolers of unit no. 2

e Repair of damaged portion of upstream
gate In unit no. 3,

e Repair and maintenance of high-pressure
compressor used in oil pressure unit,
electrical components of old 15 Ton
gantry crane

७ =Installation of new excitation system,
temperature sensor & meter with alarm
system of unit no. 2

७ Repair and maintenance of slip ring,
carbon holder etc. of generator,

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e Replacing of control panel sets for cooling
water system.

e Cleaning and boulder filling work at 132
kV switchyard

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 1076.70 GWhr. It has generated
66.913 GWh in the fiscal year 2019/20 which
is 72.34 % of design capacity.

Repair and Maintenance Activities

e Overhauling of Unit-2 turbine and

generator

e Replacement of drain valve of penstock at
turbine floor.

e = Repair & maintenance of Lathe machine
& drilling machine

e Replacement of CTs at 33 KV substation,
Lightning arrestor at 132 KV Substation of
Pokhara feeder

e Replacement of speed and temperature
sensors, position indicators and mini MCR.

Installation of Rotor Shaft during overhauling

e Construction of new control room by Middle
Modi hydropower project at intake areas
because the old control room need to be
demolished for the construction of tailrace
of Middle Modi hydropower project.

७ Construction of cable trench from the LT
bushing of 132 KV transformer to the 33
KV substation.

Sunkoshi Hydropower Station
Introduction

Sunkoshi Hydropower Station, located at 81 km
east from Kathmandu, in Sindupalchowk district,
is arun-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.

The cumulative generation of the station has
reached 2440.348 GWh in 2019/20 from the
first run. It has generated 62.245 GWh in FY
2019/20 which is 88.92% of design capacity.

Repair and Maintenance Activities

e Complete overhauling of unit no. 1 and 2
turbines,

e Repair & maintenance of monorail hoist
of maintenance gate of dam site

e Maintenance of gates of peak load
pondage

e Replacement of Excitation System, bus
bar by insulated conductor of all the units

७ Maintenance of Breaker of 6.3 1४४,
6.3/66 kV

e Maintenance of SCADA system of dam site and
changing the Limit Switch of SCADA system.

७ —_—- River training works with Gabion

e Debris removal works at Dam
upstream and downstream area.

site's

e Black Topping work of access road

Overhauling of Machine

Illam (Puwa Khola) Hydropower

Station

Puwakhola hydropower station is a run-off
river type plant operating with the water of the
Puwakhola River, a river in the Far East Nepal
has installed capacity of 6.2 MW and annual
design generation of 48 GWH.

The plant was commissioned and constructed
with the in-house management of the Nepal
Electricity Authority and the source of fund was
the Government of Nepal and Nepal Electricity
Authority which was commissioned in 1999AD
with a cost of USS15.7million dollars.

It has two identical units of 3.1 MW each and
has generated 34.914 GWh energy in this fiscal
year and till date generation of the plant is
624.73 GWh.

Repair and Maintenance Activities

Major maintenance works that have been
carried this fiscal year are; replacement of
8 MVA Power Transformer, 33 kV lightning
Arrestor, 33 kV PT, addition of Lightning Arrestor
at both end of Power Transformer at switchyard,
replacement of Penstock Drain Valve of both
Unit, replacement of Spherical Valve (MIV),
Brake-Jet valve, By-Pass valve of Unit No.2,
replacement of 6.6 kV Switch Gear & Protection
Panels, replacement of Digital Excitation System
of both Unit, replacement of Unit control,
Digital Governor & OPU system in Unit No. 2
and operating the unit in manual mode, etc.

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New Control Room
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.

A single unit of the plant is in operation since
the FY 2018/19 after the complete plant
shutdown for five years. The total energy
generation of the plant this FY is 1822 MWh
and cumulative generation till now is 55,529
MWh. Since it is mainly an irrigation scheme,
the hydropower station cannot be operated in
full load throughout the year. Water released
after power generation is used for the irrigation
in Sunsari and Morang districts. Farmers do not
require water throughout the year therefore
during the crop harvesting time and canal
maintenance time period, the hydropower
station has to stop generation.

The generating unit was facing frequent
tripping and shutdowns because of voltage
fluctuations in the 33 kV Dharan Chatara Line.
This problem has been sorted out by the
installation of new 3.5 MVA 33/11 kV OLTC
Power Transformer at the switchyard.

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Power Transformer in the Switchyard

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 138.066 GWh till FY. 2019/20 from its
first run. The station has generated 2.886 GWh
in FY 2019/20.

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Turbine Overhauling of unit no. 3

Turbine Overhaulin

Repair and Maintenance Activities

e Construction of new overhead 33kV
transmission line at IT Park, Banepa.

e Installation and Commissioning of 3MVA
Power Transformer, control and relay
panel at Bhaktapur sub-station.

e Repair and maintenance of Francis
Runner and its components of unit 3.

e Repair and maintenance of Intake Gates.

७ Bearing Housing and Bearing replacement
work of unit no 1.

e Bearing replacement and Repair of Bypass
valve of unit no 2.

७ Replacement of Bushing, Copper Studs,
Lighting arrester, OTI and complete Oil of
Power Transformers of Power House.

e Upgrading distribution lines of Office and
Forebay Areas.

e Restoration of control and AVR system of
Unit no. 2.

e Repair and maintenance of headrace
canal.

Fewa Hydropower Station

Fewa 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

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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 97.677 GWh till 2076/77 from its first
run. The station has generated 2.126 GWh in FY
2076/77 which is 78.77 % of target generation
of this year.

Unit#2 of Fewa HPS was in shutdown condition
for previous 7 years period, this year the unit
has been restored in operation condition
after installing new Generator Circuit breaker,
repairing of synchronizing circuit, excitation
circuit with DC Excitor.

Repair and Maintenance Activities
७ Electro-mechanical Overhauling of Unit-2.

e Laying 11kV XLPE Cable from Power
Transformers to Oil Circuit Breaker.

e Replacement of Bushing, Copper
Studs, OT! and complete Oil of Power
Transformers of Power House

e = Repairing of AC and DC distribution system.

७ Condition monitoring of penstock pipes.

Turbine Floor

The = Electromechanical rehabilitation and
modernization of Phewa hydropower station is
in progress by assigning a consultant. Now, the
technical specification, estimate and bid document
for the rehabilitation is finalized by the consultant

and the bid will be published in next fiscal year.

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Seti Hydropower Station

Seti Hydropower Station is a run of river type
power plant with installed capacity of 1.5 MW
and design generation of 9.8 GWh consisting
of 3 units each 0.5 MW. It is located at Nadipur,
Pokhara and was commissioned in 1985 AD
with assistance from Government of People's
Republic of China and Government of Nepal.
The power canal for this power station is jointly
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 336.814 GWh till FY 2019/20 from
its first run. The station has generated 11.158
GWh in FY 2019/20 which is 113.86 % of design
generation.

Repair and Maintenance Activities

७ Electro-mechanical Overhauling of Unit-1
along with Main seal replacement of MIV.

७ Replacement of Oil Coolers of Unit 1 & 2,
Generator Guide Bearing of Unit-2.

e = Repair & maintenance of Desander Gates,
Penstock inlet gates, Copper Studs, ७11 and
Oil of Power Transformers of Power House,

e Replacement of Bushing, servicing of 10
Ton EOT crane inside power house.

e Installation and Commissioning of 630
kVA, 6.3/11kV Transformer for Unit-3.

Insulation Testing of Generator of Unit-1.

Overhauling of Unit no.1

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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 2.814 GWh and
cumulative generation till now is 131.679 GWhr.

Major maintenance works carried out in this year
for the plant are repair and maintenance of main
gate valve, needle opening and closing system of
unit 1 and completion of repair and maintenance
of intake downstream flushing gate.

The rehabilitation of this power station is
underway under the joint assistance from ADB,
GON. Nepal Electricity Authority has received
loan (Loan Number 2808-NEP, Grants 0270-
NEP and 0271-NEP) from Asian Development
Bank (ADB) towards the cost of Power Efficiency
Improvement as part of Electricity Transmission
Expansion and Supply Improvement Project. NEA
intends to apply a portion of the proceeds of this
loan for Rehabilitation and upgrading of Sundarijal
hydropower plant from 640 kW to 970kW.

The rehabilitation works largely consists of
electro-mechanical rehabilitation work with
modernization of Plant Control System and
civil improvement work at intake and head
pond. The rehabilitation construction works of
Sundarijal Hydropower station is in progress.
The contract for Sundarijal Hydropower Station
Rehabilitation in EPC model has been awarded on
April 2017 based on the inception report of the

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consultant. The access road to the powerhouse
has been rebuilt with upgradation for easy
transportation
was stored in NEA's Training Centre, Kharipati.

of heavy equipment, which

Headpond of the Sundarijal hydropower plant
has been rehabilitated with construction of
gabion RCC structure
supported metallic trash rack. Out of the two
Generator-Turbine units each 320 kW, one unit
(Unit no. 2) has been completely rehabilitated
with upgradation of power to 485 kW. Unit no.
1 could not be continued for rehabilitation work

structure weir with

as prevailed lockdown-imposed situation due to
Covid-19 pandemic situation.

After successful testing and commissioning of
unit no. 2, it is running in regular operation
now, fully automated with SCADA system. For
the rehabilitation of Unit no. 1 its Turbine-
Generator soon will be dismantled and
replaced by new Turbine-Generator, However,
till now the Unit no. 1 is also running with
previously existed system whenever is required
for additional drinking water supply, upon
request from Kathmandu Upatyaka Khanepani

Limited (KUKL).

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).

Pharping Reservoir.

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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.

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.

Machine Hall

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 155.45 GWh from its first run.
The station has generated 113 MWh in FY
2018/19 and 57 MWh in FY 2019/20.

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Repair and Maintenance Activities

७ Repair, maintenance of Air compressor
no.2, engine no.7 exhaust pipeline, and
engine no.S5 exhaust pipeline eroded
along with top cover cap.

e Servicing of all the engines and Cleaning
of Air filters.

७ Repair & maintenance work of engine
no.6 exhaust pipeline.

७ Repair & maintenance of Pump motor.
Generation Development Department

Generation Development Department (GDD)
performstheregular monitoring, inspectionand
resource management of under-construction
projects of Generation Directorate. This year,
department has completed the construction
of Upper Trishuli 3A hydroelectric project and
Kulekhani Ill Hydropower Project (14 MW),
which is a cascade project that utilizes the
regulated flow of the Kulekhani Reservoir, the
only storage power plant in Nepal. Presently,
Upper Trishuli hydroelectric project has been
taken over by NEA whereas Kulekhani III is still
under test operation from Asoj, 2076.

Upper Trishuli 3A

Project

Hydroelectric

Project Description

Construction of Upper Trishuli-3A HEP, a run-
of-river project of 60 MW was initiated in
June 2011. The estimated cost of the project
is 125.775 Million USS which is being funded
by concessional loan from China Exim Bank.
Contract for the major construction work
(Civil, Electro-mechanical & Hydro-mechanical
works) was signed with China Gezhouba Group
Company Ltd., China (CGGC) at a cost of 89.177
Million USS excluding VAT while construction
supervision of the project was awarded to
Northwest Engineering Corporation Limited,
China (NWH), at a cost of 3.932 Million USS
excluding VAT. Contract for the Transmission

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line work was awarded to China International
Water & Electric Corporation (CWE) at a
contract price of 22.6 million USS excluding
VAT.

Main Plant Project Works

To date main Contractor CGGC has almost
completed the including
Headworks, Intake, Desander, Headrace
Tunnel, Surge shaft, Vertical shaft, Tailrace
Tunnel, Tailrace Pond, Power house Auxilliary

main works

Building, GIS building with accessories and
facilities etc. From May 16, 2019 and from July
31, 2019 the 72-hour generation test of Unit 1
(30 MW) and Unit 2 (30 MW) have been started
synchronizing with the national grid. After the
successful generation tests, both Units are
in continuous operation and supplying the
electricity to Matatirtha Substation charged
with 132kV. The Taking Over Certificate for the
main plant works has been issued effective
from August 30, 2019 and the Defect Liability
Period is running at present. However, some
remaining and defect removing works have
been seriously affected due to the pandemic
outbreak of Covid-19.

The Plant Project has been handed over to
Trishuli 3A Hydropower Station under Large
Operation and Maintenance
Department, Generation Directorate effective
from December 01, 2019.

Generation

Transmission Line Works

The total length of transmission line is 44.7 km
(total 142 numbers of towers), which comprises
of 1.3 km long (8 No of Towers) 132 kV double
circuit from GIS to Trishuli-3B hub, 38.6 km long
(120 No of Towers) 220 kV Double circuit from
Trishuli-3B hub to Badbhanjyang and 4.8 km
long (14 No of towers) 220kV four circuit from
Badbhanjyang to Matatirtha, Kathmandu. In
addition, about 1.35 km length of 220 kV four
circuit underground cable route leading to the
Matatirtha Substation is also constructed.

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Till date, all works of Transmission line have
been completed with Taking over Certificate
(TOC) has also been issued to the Contractor
China International Water and_ Electric
Corporation (CWE) on June 15, 2019. At
present it is carrying the power generated
form Upper Trihsuli 3A Hydroelectric Project.
In future this line is planned to carry the
power from the Rasuwagadi, Sanjen and other
power project of the Trishuli Basin (220 kV
Double circuit) and from Badbhanjyang(220kV
Four Circuit) it will also carry the power from
Marsyangdi corridor to Matatirtha Substation.

The Operation of Transmission Line has been
handed over to Kathmandu Grid Division under

Transmission Directorate effective from August
05, 2019.

Matatirtha terminal

Others

Under Project Support Program (PSP) the
construction of eight school buildings,
implementation of water supply systems,
upgrading of road from Trishuli to Champani,
road improvement to Trishuli hospital, Supply
of hospital equipment, and construction of
Irrigation drainage works, pedestrian trails,
various village roads and water supply systems
11 project-affected areas of Four District
(Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading and Kathmandu)
are completed.

The construction works after the Gorkha
Earthquake has been resumed from October
2017 and the remaining works were being
undertaken at a rapid pace and TOC was issued
effective from August 30, 2019. However,
due to the pandemic outbreak of Covid-19
the defect removal works and construction
of some outstanding works is affected. So,
hoping for favorable conditions, it is planned
to complete the main plant project works by
the end of 2020.

Kulekhani III Hydroelectric Project

Project Description

Kulekhani Ill Hydroelectric Project (1L4MW) is
the cascade project of Kulekhani II hydroelectric
plant which utilizes the regulated flow of
Additional
Khani Khola is also utilized for the Project. The

Kulekhani reservoir. water from
Project is located southwest of Kathmandu in
Makawanpur district, Narayani zone, Bagmati
Province. It is expected to generate about 40.85

Gwh of electrical energy per annum.

The Government of Nepal and Nepal Electricity
Authority (NEA) funded the project. The total
estimated cost of the Project is NRs. 4.63
billion.

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. The Civil
construction works have been completed
by M/S Sinohydro Corporation, China while
the contractor for the Electromechanical,
Hydromechanical & Transmission Line works is
M/S Zhejiang Jinlun Electromechanic Co. Ltd.,
China. The Consultant is M/S WAPCOS Ltd.,
India.

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Project Status as of 2076/077

(2019/20)

The project was initiated in 2008 April with
the contract award to the civil contractor
while the contract for Electromechanical,
Hydromechanical and Transmission Line
works was awarded in 2010. Over the years,
the project went through lot of complexities
of various natures, which resulted in serious
project delays. Nevertheless, every effort was
exerted to resolve the issues, overcome the
problems and complete the project as early
as possible. As a result, first generating unit
started test operation from 15 Ashoj 2076 (2
October 2019) and the second from 24 Ashoj
2076 (11 October 2019). As of Jestha 2077, a
total of 16,992 MWh of electrical energy has
been generated by the plant.

It was planned to take over the plant from
the electro-mechanical contractor in March
2020 (Falgun 2076) after completing all the
remaining peripheral works. However, that
could not be materialized owing to the effect
of global Covid-19 pandemic. The project will
be taken over as soon as possible the situation
improves. In spite of contractual handover/
takeover process, the plant is in generating
mode and supplying power to the INPS.

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Headpond Water Filling

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 Technical Support Department
and Projects/ Operation and Maintenance
Department. This year, the department was
engaged in the review of the report submitted
by project development department for the
rehabilitation of the civil structures of existing
Trishuli hydropower station for generation
improvement which is being obstructed with
various waterways and sediment problems.

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TRANSMISSION

ransmission Directorate is one amongst
Tin nine directorates in the overall
organizational structure of NEA, headed
presently by a Deputy Managing Director Mr.
Braj Bhushan Chaudhary. The directorate is
entrusted upon the responsibility to plan,
develop, implement, construct, operate,
maintains and high-voltage
transmission lines and substations from 66 kV
to 400 kV voltage level.

monitor

The transmission system provides an important
link between the power generated from various
power plants being owned by NEA, IPPs. and
distribution networks ensuring the reliable and
quality power to be supplied to the consumers.
This directorate undertakes develop and
construct not only the new transmission lines
and associated substations but also the work
of reinforcement/upgradations of existing
transmission lines and substations.

There are four departments, namely; Grid
Operation Department (GOD), System
Operation Department (SOD), Grid
Development Department (GDD), and Major
220 kV Transmission Line Department under
an umbrella of this directorate each of which is
headed by a Director. Further, the major 400

DIRECTORATE

kV Transmission Line Projects is also under this
directorate.

The main objectives of the directorate are

e To ensure the development and
construction of an 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 load centers.

e Efficient operation, monitoring, and
maintenance of Transmission system (66
kV to 400 kV voltage level)

e To guarantee the continuity and quality
of the power supply to consumers by
uninterrupted operation and supervision
of INPS.

e To envisage, formulate, and implement
a 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 cater the rapidly
growing demand of the country.

e To undertake a reinforcement/ the up-
gradation projects of existing transmission
lines and substations.

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Till now, INPS system has been energized
up to maximum voltage level of 220 KV.
The Dhalkebar 400/220 kV substation is in
the verge of completion. With this NEA is
all geared up for charging the substation
at 400 kV and thus upgrading INPS to 400
kV level. This will be great milestone in the
INPS. Now and on all the newly constructed
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
the substation to different control centers.
Additional, this 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 was charged
successfully at 220 kV voltage level on 16th of
August 2018. This cross-border 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. Kohalpur-Mahendranagar 132 kV

2" Circuit Transmission Line

Objective of this project was to supply
adequate power to western sector of Nepal so
as to meet the electricity demand requirement
of ADB and Danida funded rural electrification
projects in the region, providing power to the

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upcoming cement factories, evacuate power
from Chameliya HEP and supplying part of
the Butwal area from Tanakpur Hydro power
plant. The project cost was USS 26.7 Million
and jointly funded by GoN, NEA and ADB.

Scope of the project was to string 189 km
second circuit transmission line from Kohalpur
to Mahendranagar in existing towers with two
new 132/33 kV substations at Pahalmanpur
and Bhurigaon. Substation upgradation to
double bus system and 132 kV bay extension
works at Kohalpur, Attariya, Lamki and Lalpur
substations have been completed.

Transmission line construction work was
completed on Falgun 2073 (February 2017)
and substations on 2074 (July
2017). Lamki-Pahalmanpur (29.394 km),
Pahalmanpur-Attariya (35.384km), Attariya —
Lalpur (36.657km) sections were charged on
Falgun 2, 2075 (14th February 2019), Jesth
3, 2076 (17th May 2019), Chaitra 23, 2075
(16th April 2019) respectively. Permanent
households under RoW were demolished in
this FY 2076/77 and consequently remaining
Bhurigaun-Lamki (33.373km) and Kohalpur-
Bhurigaun (55.004km) sections were charged
on Kartik 7, 2076 (24th October 2019) and
Asar 8, 2077 (22nd June 2020) respectively.

Shrawan

2. Kabeli
Line

Corridor 132 kV Transmission

Objective of this project was to evacuate
power generated from Kabeli, Hewa, Mai
and other river basin HEPs of eastern region.
Construction of transmission line from Damak
to Kabeli and associated substations has helped
to cater the increasing electricity demand of
Damak area, relieve Anarmani substation and
improve quality of power supply situation in
the eastern part of the country. Cost of the
project was approximately USS 31 Million and
funded by WB, GON, and NEA.

TRANSMISSION DIRECTORATE।

The first Damak-Godak section comprising of 35
km transmission line and associated substations
at Damak and Godak was commissioned on 9"
Ashoj, 2072 and has been used to evacuate
power from Sanima Mai Khola (22 MW), Mai
Cascade (8.0 MW) and more projects to INPS.

The second section comprising of 43 km of
transmission line from Godak to Phidim and
substation at Phidim (Thapatar) was completed
and charged on 24 Baishak 2076 (7 May
2019) and has been useful evacuating power
from Hewa Khola A (14.9MW) and other
projects.

The third section comprising of 13.33 km of
transmission line from Phidim to Amarpur
(Kabeli) has been commissioned on 6 August
2019.

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3. Tingla 132/33 kV Substation

This substation (132/33 kV, 30 MVA) being a
part of Solu Corridor 132 kV transmission line
project has been commissioned on Bhadra
07, 2076. The 132 kV transmission line from
Mirchaiya to Tingla (90 km double circuit
with ACSR Cardinal Conductor) is under
construction and is expected to complete in few
months. After completion of the transmission
line, power from IPP's projects of Solu river
basin connecting at Tingla substation will be
evacuated to INPS at 132 kV voltage level.

After substation,
presently contingency arrangement has been

commissioning of this

made to evacuate power from Upper Solu
Hydropower Project (23 MW) via 33 kV sub
transmission line since Falgun 20, 2076. This
substation is also feeding power to Solukhumbu
district via 33/11 kV, 8 MVA power transformer.

132/33/11 kV Tingla Substation

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4. Purbi Chitwan 132 kV substation

At present, eastern part of Chitwan area is
getting electrical power from Parsa (Chitwan)
33/11 kV substation which is connected
to 132/33 kV Bharatpur substation via
approximately 21 km 33 kV single circuit
line. Because of long length of 33 kV line and
increased power demand, voltage profile at
distribution end is poor and line loss is higher.
To provide adequate, quality and reliable
power to eastern Chitwan area (Ratnanagar,
Khairahani, Rapti and Kalika Municipality),
132/33/11kV substation at Hardi-6, Chitwan is
proposed.

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The scope of works under this project
includes construction of 132/33kV, 2*30 MVA
substation including approximately 10 km
of double circuit 33 kV sub transmission line
to feed 33/11 kV Parsa substation and 10 km
11 kV distribution line. Cost of this project is
estimated to be USS 5.4 Million and funded by
GON.

The project is initiated on FY 2072/073
(2015/016) and this substation has been
charged in the month of July 2020. However,
construction of 33 kV double circuit sub
transmission line has not yet been started
because of the RoW problem.

Purbi Chitwan 132 kV substation

Comparison of Transmission Line Length in last Six Fiscal Years

Total Increment (ckt. km)

1 2071/072 2130

2 2072/073 494 2417 -

३ = 2073/074 494 2596 75

4 2074/075 514 2717 75

9  2075/076 514 3142.5 255

6 2076/077 514 3240 437
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2624 -
- 2911 287
78 3243 332
78 3384 141
78 3990 606
78 4269.7 279

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Comparison of Substation Capacity in last Six Fiscal Years

50.। Total Capacity (MVA) Total Increment (MVA)

1 2071/072
2 2072/073
3 2073/074
4 2074/075
5 2075/076
6 2076/077

2132

2223 92
2618 394
3198 580
3935 738
4299.7 364.4

The details of existing, under construction, plan and proposed high voltage transmission lines
and substations that are being executed by different Departments under this Directorate are

presented in Annexure.

l. Grid Development Department

This department is responsible for planning,
developing, constructing, monitoring and
commissioning of 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

Objective of this project is to enhance the
transmission Capacity, improve power quality,
reliability and reduce line loss through
completion of 132 kV ring main in Kathmandu
Valley. The initial project cost estimate was
USS 23 million and project was jointly financed
by loan assistance of ADB and OPEC, GoN and
NEA. 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 Lalitour
district was stopped due to protest by local
people demanding 100% RoW compensation
or complete © shift
and consequently previous contract was
terminated. NEA is taking initiations and
conduct dialogs with concerned people and
authorities to complete the remaining works.

of transmission line

Further, to meet the increasing demand in that
part of Kathmandu and Lalitpur district, NEA is
planning to construct 132/11 kV substation at
Chobhar in Dry Port Premises.

2. Singati-Lamosangu 132 kV
Transmission Corridor

Objective of this project is to evacuate power
from hydropower projects being developed by
IPP's in the Tamakoshi and Singati basin. Total
cost of the project is about USS 13 million
and financed by GON. The project was started
in FY 2065/066 (2008/09) and the expected
completion date is Kartik 2077 (October 2020).

The scope of 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.

As of July 2020, out of 125 tower, 118
foundations, 112 erection works and 34
km_ stringing works have been completed.
Foundation works at 6 different locations in
Dolakha district could not be started since
many years because of obstructions from local
people demanding shifting of tower. In the
previous month, with the support from District

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and Local administration, foundation works at
few remaining locations have been started.
The tower erection and conductor stringing

works are in progress.
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Conductor Stringing in one circuit in 132 kV
Tower

3. Kusma-Lower Modi 132 kV

Transmission Line

Objective of this project is 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) and
expected to be completed in 2020/21. Cost of
this project is estimated to USS 3.5 Million and
funded by GON.

Scope of the project includes 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.

Construction of transmission line is completed.
However, testing and commissioning work is to
be completed.

4. Hetauda-Birgunj 66 kV Transmission
Line Upgradation

Presently Hetauda-Birgunj 66 kV double circuit
transmission line with ACSR Wolf conductor is
supplying power to small and medium scaled
industries like Hetauda Cement, Hulas Steel,

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Jagadamba steel, Surya Nepal, Ashok Steel
etc through direct tapping in 66 kV lines. The
quantum of power required by these industries
and associated substations is increasing day by
day. Because of low current carrying capacity of
existing ACSR Wolf conductor, these industries
are not getting abundant, quality, reliable and
uninterrupted power supply. To address these
problems, this project was initiated with the
objective of replacing existing Wolf conductor
with High Temperature Low Sag (HTLS) INVAR
conductor in order to increase the power
transmission capacity. Estimated project cost
is USS 3 Million and funded by GON. Project
started in FY 2072/073 (2015/016) and as per
revised schedule its expected completion date
is September 2020.

Project scope includes replacing of 20.20 km
HTLS conductor and
associated hardware from Simara tower no

Wolf conductor with

276 to Birgunj substation via Parwanipur
substation.

As of July 2020, 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. Recently,
foundation works for Insertion towers have
been started and foundation at 4 locations have
been completed. Stub and tower materials for
20 Insertion towers have already reached at
site.

5. Ramechap Garjyang Khimti 132 kV
Transmission Line

Objective of this project is to evacuate power
generated from IPP projects in Khimti and
Likhu Corridor. The scope of works include
construction of 31 km 132 kV of double circuit
transmission line with ACSR Bear conductor
from Ramechap (Garjyang) to Khimti and

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construction of Garjyang 132/33 kV, 30 MVAand
New Khimti substation. For 132 kV transmission
line, Garjyang 30 MVA substation and bay
extension in New Khimti substation, contract
was signed in February 2017 and is scheduled
to be completed in September 2020.

As of July 2020, 93 tower foundations and
47 tower erection out of 105 have been
completed, transmission line materials
(conductors, insulators, tower parts) have
reached at site, civil construction works such
as control building, transformer foundation,
gantries foundation etc. have been completed
at Garjyang substation. Power transformers

have already reached at site.

Under construction Garjyang substation

In New Khimti substation, Upper Tamakoshi
Hydropower Project has been _ installing
220/132kV, 100 MVA power transformer to
evacuate power from IIP's of Likhu Corridor.
However, its capacity is found insufficient to
evacuate the power from IPPs of Likhu and
Garjyang corridor, so NEA decided to install
additional 220/132 kV, 200 MVA_ power
transformer at New Khimiti. For this work,
contract has been signed in March 2020 and
Contractor has mobilized to site. The expected
completion date is October 2021.

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For whole the works mentioned above, the
estimated cost is about USS 20 Million and
funded by GoN.

6. New Modi-Lekhnath 132 kV
Transmission Line

Objective of this project is to improve power
supply situation in Dhaulagiri zone and to
evacuate 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. Both transmission
and substation contracts have been awarded
on 21st June 2018. As per contract schedule,

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will be completed on March 2021.

Scope of project includes construction of 42.2
km 132 kV double circuit transmission line
with ACSR Bear conductor which shall connect
existing Modi HEP with Lekhnath substation via
proposed New Modi & Lahachowk substations.
It willalso construct 132 kV Switching substation
at Korunga (New Modi) and132/33kV, 30MVA
substation at Lahachowk.

substation
at Korunga

As of July 2020, regarding
construction, land acquisition

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(Parbat) and Lahchowk (Kaski) is completed,
90% of control buildings construction works
on both substation, switchyard foundation
works on both have been completed, almost
95% of supplies of equipment (major items
like CTs, PTs, LA, Circuit Breakers, Isolators, CRP
SAS panels, Power Transformers, Distribution

transformers, DC batteries etc.) has been
Staff Quarter at
Lahachowk has been completed whereas in
New Modi, it is in final stage.

delivered to site stores.

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New Modi substation
Regarding transmission line, check survey of
42.5 km line, land profiling and tower schedule
have been completed. Other lot items like tree
numeration, land parcel data, soil investigation
etc. work has been almost completed. Also the
cadastral land survey has been carried out and
land compensation notice has been published
for Parbat section, Kaski's Annapurna &
Machapurchhe Gaunpalika. 42 nos of stub
foundation out of total 138 towers works has
been completed and stub foundation works
are ongoing in 7 nos of location. 34 nos of
towers have been erected and 2.716 km of line
stringing has been completed.

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7. 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 2020.

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.

As of July 2020, 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, 269 towers
foundation work and 204 tower erection works
have been completed and 44 km line has been
completed.

Project has suffered severe delay in the
construction works due to various reasons
such as prolonged delay in approval of forest
clearance, demand and strong protest for
rerouting of transmission line at Maruwa, Katari
municipality, RoW issues at various locations
etc. Moreover, difficult terrains and extreme
climatic conditions have also contributed in
the delay of construction works.

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

Objective of this project is to extend the
transmission line from Kapilvastu district to

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distribution system and decrease the technical
loss. It will also provide the electrical network
for power evacuation of proposed hydroelectric
projects in this region. The 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 2020, 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 59 tower foundation
works out of 114 have been completed and
for Sandhikharka-Tamghas-Paudi-amarai-
Burtibang 132 kV transmission line, check
survey has been completed, tree counting is
about to start.

9. 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. The project has been initiated
in FY 2068/69 (2011/12) and expected to be
completed by October 2020.

Scope of the project includes construction

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

As of July 2020, all equipments of Kirtipur
132/11kV substation has been delivered at site
and major civil works have been completed. The
steel structures in substation switchyard has
been erected whereas equipment installation
work is in progress. Regarding Kirtipur-Udipur
132kV transmission line, 23 tower foundation
out of 35 has been completed, conductor is
delivered to site and tower parts, insulator, line
hardware and OPGW have been dispatched
from the factory and is expected to reach
site in few days. The construction works at
both substation and transmission sites have
been affected by more than 3 months due to
Covid-19 and local people obstructing workers
to carry out works during lock down period.

Kirtipur 132 kV substation

10. Kushaha (Inaruwa) - Biratnagar 132
kV Transmission Line

Objective of this project is to reinforce the
power supply system in Morang, Sunsari
district and to minimize overloading problem of
existing Duhabi grid substation as well as 33/11
kV Rani and Tankisinwari substations because
of increasing power demand by domestic,

commercial and Industrial consumers. The

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cost of the project is estimated to be USS 19
Million and is funded by GON. The project is
expected to be completed by February 2021.

Scope of the project includes construction of
23 km, 132 kV double circuit transmission
line from Inaruwa 400/220/132 kV substation
to new Biratnagar substation at Ramganj
Belgachiya with HTLS (ACSR Bear Equivalent)
conductor and new Biratnagar 132/33kV, 2X63
MVA substation with two 33kV capacitor banks
30 MVAr for reactive power compensation.

For the substation works and 33 kV lines, contract
was signed on November 22, 2017. As of July 2020,
civil construction works of control building, office
building, store, guard house are in final stage, power
transformer foundation works are completed, and
foundation of other major substation equipment
have been started. Construction of 33 kV line has
been delayed because of RoW problem in some of
the places nearby road. NEA is taking initiatives to

resolve the RoW issues.

For 132 kV_ transmission line, contract
agreement has recently been signed in July
2020. Contractor is about to start the Check

survey works.

11. Butwal-Lumbini 132 kV Transmission Line

The objective of this project is to enhance
transmission capacity, improve power quality,
reliability and reduce line loss in Rupandehi
district through construction of 132 kV double
circuit transmission line. The cost of the project
is estimated to be USD 9.5 Million and funded
by GON. This project has been initiated in FY
2070/071 (2013/14) and is expected to be
completed by October 2020.

The scope of project includes construction of
18 km double circuit 132 kV transmission line
from Butwal (Jogikuti) substation to Mainahiya
substation with ACSR Bear conductor including
2 km underground cable and one 132/33/11kV
substation at Mainahiya with 132/33kV, 2x45
MVA and 33/11kV, 16 MVA power transformers.

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As of July 2020, in substation all the civil
construction works including staff quarter,
control building, equipment
and erection of steel structures have been

foundation

completed. All major substation equipment
excluding Power Transformers have been
delivered to site. Regarding transmission line,
land acquisition process for tower pad has
been completed, construction of 30 out of 57
tower foundation works have been completed,
RoW compensation finalization is in progress.
XLPE cable and terminating equipment for
underground cable has been delivered at site
and other equipments are in the process of
manufacturing.

12. 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
line on same double circuit
tower of existing Chameliya-Attariya 132kV

transmission

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 by December 2020.

As of July 2020, 124.5 km of stringing works
has been completed. For bay extension,
equipment foundation works at Chameliya
and Attariya substation are completed and
at Syaule substation, equipment foundation
construction work is in progress. All major
substation equipment for bay extension works
has been delivered at site except the steel

lattice structure.

Local residents nearby tower no. 13 to tower
no. 17 of Darchula district have forced to
stop conductor stringing work demanding
insertion of additional towers. Further, local

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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.

13. 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
is initiated in FY 2073/074 (2016/17) and
expected to be completed by October 2020.

As of July 2020, 60 out of 67 tower foundation
and 30 out of 67 tower erection works have been
completed, land acquisition process for tower
pad has been completed, RoW compensation
work is in progress and major equipments
including tower materials, conductor, Insulators
and hardware & fittings have been delivered to
site. OPGW is dispatched from the factory and is
expected to reach site soon.

132 kV Tower Erection at Sardi

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14. Kushaha- Kataiya 132 kV Second
circuit Transmission Line

Considering high generation & surplus power
in Nepal and high demand in India during
wet season and reverse scenario of power
generation/demand in dry season, Nepal and
India government have agreed to construct
cross border transmission line for import/export
of power. Kushaha-Kataiya 132 kV second
circuit transmission line project is proposed
for further strengthening of Nepal-India power
transmission line. Scope of this project is to
construct 16.5 km second circuit transmission
line on same double circuit tower of existing
Kushaha-Kataiya 132 kV transmission line and
to upgrade 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. The
estimated cost of the project is USS 5.5 Million
and funded by GON.

As of July 2020, Contract agreement has
been signed on September 2019. Civil and
electrical design drawings and equipment
drawings are under review and few of them
have been approved. Transformer Foundation
and switchyard construction work at Kushaha
substation have been started and conductor
stringing works are also under progress. The
project is expected to be completed by May
2021.

15. Nawalpur 132/33 kV Substation

Objective of this project is to enhance the
capacity of power supply system and to cater
load 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
January 2021.

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Scope of the project includes construction of
Nawalpur Substation with power transformer
capacity of 132/33kV, 63MVA; 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 adequate and reliable
power in that substation.

As of July 2020, construction of boundary wall
and store cum guard house have almost been
completed. Construction of control building,
switchyard foundation and staff quarter are
in progress. Approval of design drawings of
major electrical equipments have almost
been done. Major equipments like Power
Transformer, 132 kV Circuit Breaker, 132 kV and
33 kV Disconnecting Switches, 132 kV CVT are
delivered at site. Communication equipment
and equipment support structure and gantry
structure shall be delivered to site very soon as
they are in the custom. Other equipments such
as 132 and 33 kV Instrument Transformers,
CRP and SAS are ready for dispatch from

manufacturer premises.

Nawalpur 132 kV 55.
16. Sunwal 132 kV Substation

The objective of this project is to provide
power supply to Palpa Cement Industry as
well as to other existing industries in the
Sunwal area and reinforce the existing 33 kV
distribution network. The cost of the project is
estimated to be USS 6.9 Million and funded by

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GON through Ministry of Industry, Commerce
& Supplies. The contract agreement has been
signed on September 2019 and the project is
expected to be completed by August 2021.

Main component of this project include
construction of Sunwal 132/33 kV, 2x63
MVA and 132/11kV, 22.5 MVA substation at
Charpala, ward no 7 of Sunwal Municipality of
Nawalparasi (Susta Paschim) district.

As of July 2020, layout design and single line
diagram of substation, geo-investigation works
have been approved and detail drawing designs
of civil works has been partially approved and
others are in approval process.

17. Balefi-Barhabise Corridor 132 kV

Transmission Line

Objective of this project is 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 and 132/33 kV, 63
MVA substation at Pangtang and necessary bay
extension works at Barhabise substation. Initial
cost estimate of the project is USS 7.5 Million
and funded by GoN. The contract agreement
has been signed on May 2020 and the project
is expected to be completed by July 2022.

As of July 2020, the 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.

18. Kohalpur-Surkhet-Dailekh 132 kV

Transmission Line

Objective of this project is to meet the
increasing power demand of Surkhet and
Dailekh districts, improve quality and reliability
of power supply 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 Kohalour and 132/33 kV substation at
Dailekh. Estimated project cost is USS 23 Million
and is funded by GON.

As of July 2020, Contract agreement has
been signed for Kohalpur-Surkhet 132 kV
transmission line in the month of July 2020
and this section is expected to be completed
within 24 months from the contract effective
date. Contractor is about to start the Check
survey works. Similarly, detail survey for
second section i.e. Surkhet-Dailekh 132 kV
transmission line has been completed. IEE
for second section and Land acquisition for
Dailekh substation are in process.

19. Bhaktapur-Baneshwor-Patan 66kV

Transmission Line Up-gradation

Objective of this project is to reinforce
existing power supply system of Lalitpur
and Kathmandu districts by upgrading the
conductor of existing 66 kV transmission lines
in Kathmandu Valley. It also helps to supply
quality, reliable and uninterrupted power
supply 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 initiated on FY 2074/075 (2017/18)
and expected to be completed by 2020/21.

As of July 2020, contract has been signed
on May 2020 for replacement of conductor
from Bhaktapur to Siuchatar within one year
period. Detail survey works by the Contractor
is being carried out. Similarly, bid evaluation is

completed for conductor up-gradation works
of Chapali- Chabahil and LOI has been issued.

Detail Survey of Patan Suichatar 66 kV

of Patan
Transmission Line, Houses constructed in RoW

Detail Surve

20. 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 estimate of the
project in Nepal side is about USD 8 Million.

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.

Contract has been signed on June 2020 and the
expected completion date is 18 months from
contract effective date. Contractor is about to
start the survey and other works.

21. Lamahi Ghorahi 132 kV Substation
Expansion

Objective of this project is to provide adequate
power supply to east and mid region of Dang

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Valley. With completion of this project, it will
be possible to meet present and future load
demand in this region within permissible
voltage profile. Estimated cost of the project
is USS 2.8 Million. This project is initiated in
FY 2076/77 (2019/20) and expected to be
completed on September 2021.

Scope of the project comprises of construction
of new 132/33 kV, 63 MVA substation with two
numbers of capacitor banks of 12.5 MVAR and
20 MVAr at existing Ghorahi substation and
Bay expansion works at Lamahi.

Contract agreement has been signed on June
2020. Design works have been initiated.

22. Dhalkebar- Loharpatti 132 kV
Transmission Line

Objective of this project is to reinforce the power
supply system, cater increasing power demand,
enhance quality and reliability of power supply
of Mahottari and Dhanusha_ districts. The
project will construct 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.
Cost of the project is estimated to be USS 11.3
Million and is funded by GON.

As of July 2020, IEE, land acquisition for
Loharpatti
extension at

substation and
Dhalkebar

been completed. Tender has been floated
for construction of 132 kV transmission line

land for bay

substation have

from Dhalkebar to Loharpatti and Loharpatti
132/33/11 kV substation in a single package.
Technical Evaluation of the bidder's proposal is
in final stage.

23. Dadakhet Rahughat 132 kV
Transmission Line

Objective of this project is to improve power

supply situation in Dhaulagiri zone and

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evacuate power from hydropower plants of
Myadgi river and Kaligandaki river basins of
Myadgi district. Project will construct 25 km,
132 kV double circuit transmission line with
Cardinal conductor and also 132/33 kV, 30
MVA substation at Dadakhet and 220/132 kV,
100 MVA substation at Rahughat (Rakhupiple)
through LILO arrangement of 220 kV Kaligandaki
corridor transmission line. Estimated cost of
the project is USS 28 Million. This project is
initiated in FY 2073/74 (2016/17).

As of July 2020, land acquisition of Dadakhet
and Rahughat (Rakhupiple) substation is
completed. Construction of boundary walls,
staff quarter & guard house at Dadakhet
substation is in final stage. The land profile
survey has been completed. Construction of
Boundary Wall, Drainage, Road and Landscape
Planning works at Rahughat substation has
been awarded on Falgun 2076. Preparation
of bidding document for transmission line and
substation is in progress.

24. Keraun 132/33kV Substation

Keraun substation is located at Keraun,
Kanepokhri rural municipality ward no-2 of
Morang district. Objective of this project is
to reduce overloading capacity of Duhabi
132/33kV substation, meet increasing power
demand, reduce frequent tripping & outage
and cater the 33 kV load of different 33 kV
substation of Morang district.

The project scope of works include construction
of LILO (Line In-Line Out) arrangement of
existing Duhabi-Anarmani 132 kV transmission
line and 132/33 kV, 2x63 MVA and 132/11kvV,
22.5 MVA substation. It will also construct
Keraun- Rangeli 15 km & Keraun-Birtachok 25
km 33 kV double circuit sub transmission line
to existing 33/11 kV substation to supply the
reliable power in that area. This projected is
initiated in FY 2075/076 (2018/19).

TRANSMISSION DIRECTORATE।

The construction of civil part i.e. Boundary
wall, Staff quarter and Guard house has been
started. Preparation of bidding document for
transmission line and substation is in progress.

Projects under Planned and Proposed

Ghorahi-Madichaur 132 kV Transmission
Line

Sunwal (Bhumahi) - Hakui 132 kV

Transmission Line

1, Raxaul Parwanipur 132 kV Second Circuit
Transmission Line

2. Kaligandaki-Ridi 132 kV Transmission Line

3. Amarpur-Dhungesaghu 132 kV
Transmission Line

4, — Lalbandi-Salimpur 132 kV Transmission Line

5 Dhalkebar — Balganga 132 kV Transmission Line

6. Godak— New Anarmani Transmission Line

7 Kohalpur — Nepalgunj Transmission Line

8.। Pathlaiya — Harniya Transmission Line

9. Sunkoshi 132 kV Substation

10. Bafikot-Khungri 132 kV Transmission Line

11. New Pokhara 132 kV Substation

12. Godak-Soyak 132 kV Transmission Line

13. Lahan - Sukhipur 132 kV Transmission
Line

14. Rupani न Bode
Transmission Line

17. Chandrapur - Sukhdevchauk 132 kV
Transmission Line

18. Dhaubadi 132 kV Transmission Line

19. Jhurjhure 132 kV Transmission Line

Barsain 132 kV

I. Major 220 kV _ Transmission Line

Department

Projects under Construction

1. Khimti — Dhalkebar 220 kV Second
Circuit Transmission Line

The Khimti-Dhalkebar 220 kV transmission

line is instrumental for evacuating the
power generated from the Upper Tamakoshi
Hydropower Project. It also helps to evacuate

power generated from IPPs of Likhu corridor.

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This line directly links the northern Tamakoshi
region to southern load centre of Nepal. This
line helps 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 75 km long double circuit transmission line
with twin Bison conductor. The construction
of all the double circuit towers along with the
first line stringing had already completed and
charged (initially at 132 kV) back on January
17, 2017. The project was jointly funded by
World Bank, GoN, and NEA. The estimated cost
was USS 22 Million.

The stringing of second circuit was started
in year 2013 with the estimated cost of 2.5
MUSD. As of now stringing of 68 km out of
75 km line has already been completed. The
second circuit is expected to be completed and
charged by September 2020.

2. Chilime-Trishuli 220 kV Transmission
Line

The objective of this project is to facilitate
evacuation of power generated from
hydropower projects in Upper Trishuli Valley
being constructed by Chilime Hydropower
Company Limited notably Upper Sanjen, Sanjen
and Rasuwagadhi and other Independent
Power Producers (IPPs).

The scope of the project includes construction
of 28 kmlong 220kV double circuit transmission
line from Chilime Hub to Trishuli Hub substation
and construction of 220/132/33 kV, 370 MVA
(7x53.3 MVA, 220/132 kV+ 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.

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Contract has been awarded to Pinggao Group
Co.Ltd., China on December, 2017. Similarly,
The power Grid corporation of India has been
awarded the consultancy service contract
for the project supervision. The project cost
is estimated at USS 39 Million and is jointly
funded by Government of Nepal, Germany
(KfW) & European Investment Bank (EIB).

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का

Chillime Hub substation site, various

construction activities are ongoing.

The site office has been established at
Thambuchet, and Danda gau, Rasuwa for the
close monitoring of construction activities. As
of July 2020, the overall physical progress of
the project is 65%. The various construction
activities in Chilime Hub station like boundary
wall and retaining wall, foundations of
transformers and gantry structures control-
room building and constructions of transit
camp and staff quarters etc are ongoing. Most
of General Arrangement Drawing, drawings
of most of civil and electrical components of
the substation have been finalized and have
dispatched major equipment (Transformers,
Communication equipment, 245 kV GIS).

Also, check survey, detail survey and _ soil
investigation along with measurement of earth
resistivity of transmission line are completed.
Land acquisition process for tower pad was
completed and almost all the respective land
owners received the compensation. But few

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tower locations have to be shifted to new
locations triggered by the landslide in some of
the location and change in design according to
the site conditions. The land acquisition process
for shifted locations is ongoing. Tree-cutting of 9
community forest out of 14 is completed.

Proto-testing of DD, DB, MB & MD tower is
successfully completed. Stubs for DB, DD, MB
& MD tower have been manufactured and
delivered at the site. The conductors have also
been dispatched. .Construction of foundation
of 11 tower locations out of 79 locations has
been completed. Excavation works for tower
foundation on 28 locations are ongoing.

The significant time consumed in the forest
clearance as well as strong objection from the
community forest user group have contributed
the delay in the project progress. Besides, the
extreme geological conditions and inaccessible
tower locations have also made construction of
transmission line even difficult and challenging.
The covid-19 effect and subsequent travel and
work restrictions from the government has
further propelled the delay in progress. The
expected completion date is December 2020.

3. Koshi Corridor 220 kV Transmission Line

The objective of this project is to evacuate
power from various Hydro Power Projects
in Arun and Tamor River basin especially in
Sankhawasabha, Taplejung, Terhathum and
Panchthar district. The project area covers the
five districts viz. Taplejung, Sankhuwasabha,
Terhathum, Dhankuta and Sunsari. The
power will be pooled at under construction
400/220/132 kV Inaruwa substation.

The project is jointly financed by GoN and
Government of India supported Line of Credit
from Exim Bank of India. USS 90 Million has
been earmarked for the construction of the
project out of basket of USS 250 Million line of
credit to the government of Nepal.

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The scope of the project covers design, supply
and construction of 141 km double circuit
transmission line and five 220 kV Air Insulated
Substations (AIS) at Tumlingtar(Sankhuwasabha
district), Baneshwor (Sankhuwasabha district),
Basantapur (Terhathum district), Dhungesangu
(Taplejung district) and Inaruwa_ (Sunsari
district). The whole project has been split into
three packages viz, Package- KC1, Package-KC2,
and Package- KC3 as described below.

Package-KC1, signed with M/s Kalpataru Power
Transmission Limited, India on June 2016 with
a contract value of USS 37.5 Million, covers
the construction of 106 km long 220 kV level
double circuit transmission line from Inaruwa-
Basantapur-Baneshwor-Tumlingtar. This 106
km long line can be further segmented into
two sections: the 30 km long twin section from
Tumlingtar to Basantapur via Baneshwor, and
the 76 km long quad section from Basantapur
to Inaruwa. Both sections shall carry Moose
ACSR conductors and, under the present
scope, shall be strung on one side only.

Construction of  Package-KC1 started

simultaneously from three different sections

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and as of July 2020, 309 tower foundations
and 277 tower erections out of 326 towers
have been completed. Stringing of a 71 km
stretch has also been completed. Similarly,
other constructional activities including tower
earthing, OPGW stringing and construction of
revetment wall are also under progress.

The construction progress of this transmission
line has been marred with many social issues
in connection with compensation of land
under Right of Way, dissatisfaction on the land
rate acquired for the tower footing in certain
area of Dhankuta district, compensation of
untitled land and administrative hurdles/
issues in clearing the forest in the Right of Way
etc. The issue of line diversion in the Vishnu
Paduka area of Sunsari district that has been
persisting for more than one year has now
been partially cleared with the collaborated
effort of NEA and the state government of
Province No.1. The pace of the construction
also suffered the major setback due to effect
of Covid-19 and associated lockdown enforced
by the government.

The expected completion date for this package
is December 2020.

Ongoing Stringing work at Dhankuta Section

Stringing work at Dhankuta Section

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Stringing work under progress at Chitre, Dhankuta District.

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work under progress at Chitre, Dhankuta District.

Package-KC2, signed with M/s Larsen and
Toubro Limited, India on October 2018, with the
contract value of USS 25.3 Million, covers the
construction of AIS substations at Tumlingtar
(220/132 kV, 7X33.33 MVA single phase Bank
with one transformer as spare and 132/33kV, 2
X 25/30 MVA three phase), Baneshwor (220/33
kV, 2X25/30 MVA three phase) and Basantapur
(220/132kV, 7X33.33 MVA single phase bank
with one transformer as spare and 132/33k\,
1 X 25/30 MVA three phase ) and 2 numbers of
220 kV bay extensions at Inaruwa substation.

Construction of all four substations is under
progress. Manufacturing of the most of
the electrical equipments including power
transformers has been completed and majority
of them have been transported to the site. The
civil and electrical construction of Tumlingtar
and Baneshwor substation is in advance phase
of construction. The construction of the

Basantapur substation is also in progress.

The Covid-19 and associated lockdown enforced
by the government has significantly hindered
the pace of the progress of construction. The
miserable road conditions and under capacity

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bridges in the Piluwa and Sabhakhola river en-
route to Baneshwor and Tumlingtar has posed
the serious limitation to transport the heavy
electrical equipments especially the power
transformers during the monsoon season. The
expected completion date for this package is
December 2020.

Constructional activities at Tumlingtar Substation

Package-KC3, signed with M/s KEC International
Limited, India, on June 2018 with the contract
value of USS 21 Million, covers the construction
of 132/33 kV AIS substation (132/33 kV, 7x5
MVA single phase bank with one transformer
as spare) at Dhungesangu, Taplejung and a 35
km long 220 kV double circuit transmission line

TRANSMISSION DIRECTORATE।

from Dhungesangu to Basantapur substation.
Although, the design is of a 220 kV double
circuit, the present scope is limited to single line
stringing to be charged at 132 kV.

Under Package KC3, the land for tower footing
as well as for the Dhungesangu substations has
been acquired and construction activities have
been started. 51 tower foundations and 13
tower erections out of 132 towers have been
completed. Tower earthing and protection
activities for foundations is progressing
Site development works and
foundation activities for gantry towers and
electrical progress at

in parallel.

equipments are in
Dhungesanghu substation.

The construction of this transmission line has
also been affected due to tree cutting issues in
various community forests of Terhathum and
Sankhuwasabha district. The other issues that
are causing hindrance in construction include
mainly the unavailability of construction
materials like difficult
weather

sand

terrain,
conditions and right of issues 11 certain
patches of transmission line. The pace of the

and gravel,

mountainous extreme

construction experiences the set-back due to
shortage of labour due to effect of Covid-19
and associated lockdown enforced by the

government. The expected completion date
for this package is July 2021.

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Foundation of Control Room Building under.
progress at Dhungesanghu Substation

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Tower Erection under progress in Basantapur-
Dhungesanghu section

4. Lekhnath-Damauli220kV Transmission
Line

Objective of this project is to augment power
transfer capacity of the Integrated National
Power System from the western region of
Nepal with the construction of 220 kV, 45
km long double circuit transmission line with
ACSR Moose conductor from New Lekhnath to
New Damauli, and 220/132/11kV substations
at Lekhnath (320 MVA) and New Damauli
(64 MVA). Cost of this project is estimated at
USS 65 Million. The project is funded by the
Government of Nepal and Germany (KfW). The
project is expected to be completed on June
2023.

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As of July 2020, 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. Crop
compensation for the effected land owners is
being determined during the Land acquisition
for Damauli substation.

Field Visit and consultation with the land

owners of the Damauli substation

9. 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 (९४ substation at Manakamana
VDC of Nuwakot district. The 220/132 kV
transformer includes two Banks of 160 MVA
Auto transformers formed with 7 numbers
of 220/132 kV, 53.33MVA Single phase auto
transformers and 132/33 (९४ transformer
includes 50 MVA, 132/33 kV, 3 Phase Power
Transformer. The 220 kV bays will be of Hybrid
GIS type.

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

Since this is a very urgent project to evacuate
the power from various IPPs, the project
is given a high priority. As of July 2020, the
project has achieved overall physical progress
of about 82%. The progress on design/drawing
approval is about 95%, site leveling (95%) and
rivulet protection (72%). Preliminary works
like quarter building and boundary walls were
completed in last 2 years. 7 (seven) numbers of
foundation works with fire walls for, 53.33MVA,
single phase auto transformers are almost
completed. Major foundations of gantry
structures are completed and foundations
for equipment like CB, CVT, and Isolator etc.
are under progress. Control room building,
Switchyard Panel Room and Transit Camp are
under progress. Terrace separation works for
the switchyard of different voltages (220kV,
132kV and 33kV) are almost completed.
Major supplies like power transformers
and communication equipment have been
dispatched and will reach the site very soon.
Other equipment like HGIS, CB, Instrument

Transformers etc. are under dispatch stages.

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.

The major challenges included the site levelling
work and Trishuli river protection works. It took
significant time not only to finalize the design
of the river protection but also in construction.

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Due to COVID-19 Pandemic, project is impacted and is re-scheduled to be completed by October

2020.

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Under-constructing Trishuli 3B Hub Substation

Projects under Planned and Proposed

Tumlingtar-Sitalpati 220 kV Transmission Line
Borang-Ratmate 220 kV Transmission Line
Trishuli 3B- Ratmate 220kV Transmission Line
Dharan 220/33 kV Substation

Ill. © Major 400 kV Transmission Line
Project

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Projects under Construction

1. Hetauda- Dhalkebar-Inaruwa 400 kV
Substation Expansion Project

Objective of this project is to serve as a
backbone transmission line system in the
national grid of Nepal. The Dhalkebar 400 kV
GIS substation will offer as a major hub by
connecting not only the Muzaffarpur (India)
substation via. Dhalkebar- Muzaffarpur 400
kV cross border transmission line but also
connecting Hetauda and Inaruwa via Hetauda-

Dhalkebar-Inaruwa 400kV transmission line.
The Dhalkebar- Muzzaffarpur cross-border link
will be instrumental for exporting/importing
the electricity between Nepal and India.

The scope of this project includes the
construction of 400/220 kV, one and _ half
breaker scheme Gas Insulated Substations (GIS)
at Hetauda, Dhalkebar and Inaruwa, the first
of its kind in Nepal. This project was started in
the fiscal year 2073/74. The estimated project
cost is around USS 60 Million and is funded
by Government of Nepal and Nepal Electricity
Authority.

The scope of Hetauda substation includes
400/220 kV, 4X167 MVA autotransformers,
400 kV, 50 MVAr Bus Shunt Reactor and 400 kV
line bays for the termination of 400 kV double
circuit lines from Dhalkebar and Ratmate.

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The scope of Dhalkebar substation includes
400/220 kV, 3X315 MVA autotransformers,
400 kV, 80 MVAr Bus Shunt Reactor and 400
kV line bays for the termination of 400 kV
double circuit lines from Hetauda, Inaruwa and
Muzaffarpur (India).

Similarly, the scope of Inaruwa_ substation
includes 400/220 kV, 3X315  ##MVA
autotransformers, 400 kV, 50 MVAr Bus
Shunt Reactor and 400 kV line bays for the
termination of 400 kV double circuit lines from
Dhalkebar.

All the 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
construction supervision consultant for this
project. The scope of the consultant also
includes the vetting of the design and drawings
submitted by the contractor.

For the construction of 400 kV GIS substation
at Dhalkebar, Contract has been awarded to
ABB India Limited on December 2017 with the
construction period of two years. However
project could not be completed on the
scheduled time due to various reasons beyond
the control of the project/NEA including but
not limited to the effect of COVID-19 pandemic
which has caused the delay in the installation
and testing of GIS equipments owing to
delay arrival of testing and commissioning
engineer from China and India. As of now, all
the equipments are installed and final testing
and commissioning works of the substation
are in progress. The project is likely to be
commissioned in August 2020.

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Similarly, for the construction of 400 kV GIS
substation at Hetauda and Inaruwa, Contract
has been awarded to Siemens Limited, India
on December 2018 with the scheduled date
of completion being on end of September
2020. As of now, the majority of engineering
& design works has been completed.
Majority of equipments including 400 kV GIS,
400/220 kV outdoor equipments, reactors,
transformers for Hetauda substation etc. have
been dispatched. Civil foundation works for
transformers, reactors, towers, equipments
structures and buildings works are in progress
at both sites. These substations are likely to be
completed and commissioned by the end of
July 2021.

400 kV GIS Hall at Dhalkebar
400 kV Transformerl at Dhalkebar

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2. Bheri Corridor 400 kV Transmission
Line

Objective of this project is to evacuate power

from Uttarganga as well as from other 105

projects upcoming in the Sani Bheri river basin

and its tributaries. The project started in the year

2015. This project was initiated by GoN funding.

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
WJajarkot), 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 2020, the land acquisition for 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 environmental
examination (IEE) works along with preparation
of office estimate works is aimed to be started
simultaneously by F/Y 2077/78.

3. Ratmate-Rasuwagadhi-Kerung 400 kV
Transmission Line

The Ratmate — Rasuwagadhi- Kerung 400 kV
transmission line pro ject 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 autonomous region of China. This
will open new avenues in terms of electricity
market in Nepal and China. The project started
in the year 2017. The project cost is estimated
at USS 96.79 Million. The funding agency has
not been finalized yet. However, pre-feasibility
study is being funded by GON.

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Scope of the project includes construction
of about 70 km of 400 kV double-circuit
line with Quad Moose ACSR
conductor from Rasuwagadchi border point
at Rasuwa district to Ratmate substation at

transmission

Nuwakot district. Furthermore, a converter
station is to be constructed at Gyirong
County, Tibet and a 400 kV substation is to
be constructed at Ratmate, Nepal for power
exchange purpose between two countries.

As of July 2020, 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 project has obtained permission from
Department of National Parks and Wildlife
Conservation, GoN to carry out feasibility
study/ environmental study as the northern
portion of the proposed route alignment
passes through Lamtang National Park and
also obtained permission from Ministry of
Forest and Environment for the Environmental
Impact Assessment (EIA) of the entire route
alignment. EIA study is under progress.

Joint Technical Group (JTG) meeting between.

Joint Technical Grou
NEA and SGCC at NEA Head office

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Nepal-India Electricity Transmission
and Trade Project (NIETTP)

Nepal-India Electricity Transmission and Trade
Project (NIETTP) funded by World Bank began
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 improve the reliability of electricity
supply. Furthermore, under NIETTP additional
funding, construction work of Hetauda-
Bharatpur-Bardaghat 220 kV transmission line
and concomitant 132 kV substations at Hetauda,
Bharatpur and Bardaghat is being executed. 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 project was started in
the year 2012. The estimated project cost is
around USS 150 Million and is jointly funded
by World Bank and GoN. The Power Grid
Corporation of India (PGCIL) was appointed as
a design check and construction supervision
400kV_ Hetauda-Dhalkebar-
Inaruwa_ transmission lines and Hetauda-
Dhalkebar-Inaruwa 220 kV — substations
construction works. For the construction of
Hetauda-Dhalkebar-Inaruwa 400 kV double
circuit transmission lines, contract has been
awarded to AIL-LTB JV on February 3, 2013.

consultant for

The scope of the project includes
followings:

construction of
Hetauda-

e Design, supply and
approximately 288 km_ of

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Dhalkebar-Inaruwa 400 kV, double
circuit Quad Moose ४८5२ conductor
transmission line.

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

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
132/11 kV, 2X63 MVA Transformers and
its associated bays; 132 kV, 25 MVAr Bus
Reactor and its associated bay; 220 kV
line bays for the termination of 220 kV
double circuit lines from Basantpur ( Koshi
Corridor transmission line) and 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.

As of July 2020, out of 792 tower pads, 609
foundations have been completed and 575
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 different
districts. Pile foundation work at Koshi River
has been started.

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220 kV Substation at Dhalkebar

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, the 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 400kV transmission
line was charged at 132kV importing 100 MW
power from India. After successfully charging of
220 kV Dhalkebar substation at 220 kV 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.

In addition, the 220/132 kV Hetauda and
Inaruwa substation balance works has been
awarded to Consortium of Siemens Limited and
Telmos Electronics on December 20, 2018. As
of now, for Hetauda and Inaruwa Substations

majority of the engineering design drawings
has been approved. Equipments like control
& relay panel, tower/beams/equipment
structures etc. are under manufacturing stage.
At Hetauda site, the site erection activities of
gantry towers/beams/equipment structures,
equipment and tower, equipment, water tank
raft foundation works are in progress whereas,
at Inaruwa, 220kV, 132kV & 33kV tower, water
tank, firefighting building and control building
foundations are in progress. The project is
expected to be completed by the year 2021.

2. Hetauda - Bharatpur - Bardaghat
220kV Transmission Line

This World Bank funded project was started
in 2008 with the objective of enhancing the
capacity and bolstering the
reliability of the Integrated Nepal Power
System (INPS). With its 220 kV transmission
line the project aims to serve as a highway for
the power flow from the western to eastern
region of Nepal and vice versa.

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2.1 Bharatpur-Bardaghat 220 kV
Transmission Line

The scope of this project is to construct 74
km long, 220 kV double circuit transmission
line with Twin Bison ACSR Conductor (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 (८८०७) on
June 5, 2017, new contract for balanced work
was awarded to M/s Hengton-Optics Electric
Company, China on August 6, 2018 with the
contract value of USS 5.5 Million.

As of July 2020, out of 246 tower pads, 222 tower
foundations and 212 tower erections have been
completed. 100% of the site is cleared and 70% of
Project Affected Families (PAFs) are compensated
for their loss of properties. The line is expected to
be completed by December 2020.

2.2 Hetauda-Bharatpur 220 kV
Transmission Line

The scope of this project is to construct 74
km long, 220 kV double circuit transmission
line with twin Bison ACSR Conductor (to be
charged initially at 132 kV) from Hetauda to
Bharatpur. The contract with M/s ICOMM Tele
Ltd, India 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
International Ltd., India on 5" June, 2020 with
the contract value of USS 5.4 Million plus NPR
368.8 Million.

Asof July 2020, out of 226 tower pads, 173 tower
foundations have been completed, 119 towers
have been erected, a 16 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.

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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 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 2020, the overall progress of the
construction of substation is about 94%. 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
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 Line and associated
Substations (iii) about 115 km Long Arun-
Dudhkoshi-Tingla 400 kV Transmission Line
and associated substations. The consultant
has been selected for Feasibility studies and
detail design for priority transmission lines and
studies are underway. Whereas the consulting
process for environmental and social studies
has been initiated and is at RFP evaluation
stage. The study is expected to be completed
by April 2022. After the completion of the
study, the construction of transmission line
and associated substation will be taken up by
arranging the necessary funding for the same.

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IV. System Operation Department

FISCAL YEAR 2019/2020

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 continuity and quality
power supply to consumers. The SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data acquisition system) set

up in LDC expedites collecting system data of power system elements like transmission lines,

power transformers, generators, feeders, etc. of the interconnected system thus contributing
considerably for monitoring and supervision of the system for competent system operation. The

major highlights of this fiscal year are presented below.

Annual Peak Demand
Annual Energy Demand
Annual Load Factor

Total export

mam FF Ww NY FP

6 The maximum energy exported in a month

*based on LDC data

ll. 11९ key accomplishments of
LDC in this Fiscal Year

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. The maximum
frequency of 50.85Hz (instantaneous) and
minimum frequency of 48.89(instantaneous)
Hz are recorded in this year. In this fiscal
year, the voltage achieved 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 system voltage was recorded
as low as 110 kV in Kohalpur 132 kV substation.
Despite the effort of LDC to control the voltage,
voltage could not be maintained at the desired
level due to absence of adequate number of

capacitor banks in the system.

The maximum Energy demand of the Day

1407.94 MW 2076-05-23
7894.47 GWh

64 %

101 GWh

28.84 GWh 2076-05-24
29.575 GWh Ashwin, 2076

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 comprehend the economic dispatch of
power with 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 78.69%
and 83.98 % respectively as compared to
last year. Despite the Kulekhani water being
best exploited in this fiscal year, the tactical
planning of Kulekhani water level 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 116 well-organized

operation of the system.

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Shutdown coordination:

In this FY some major shutdown of generating
stations and transmission lines were completed
on the coordination of LDC. Major power plant
Kaligandaki-A, Marsyangdi, Middle Marsyangdi
took shutdown for overhauling of their unit
(machine) in the dry season. 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.

Drop-in 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 41 (total
of 7:26 hours) as compared to 43 (total of
7:38) last year. This has contributed a positive
impact on the financial shape of the NEA.

Maintenance of SCADA and

communication facilities:

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

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Newly Installed Video projection system in LDC

Status of Supply and Demand:

In this fiscal year, generation of Upper Trisuli
3A (60 MW), KL।।। (14 MW) and a total of 131.6
MW from IPPs were added to the INPS which
helped to fulfill the increasing demand of the
system and also helped to minimize power
import. The quantum of imported power
has declined by 41.35 % as compared to last
year whereas the generation of IPPs and NEA
has been increased by 33.19 % and 18.54 %
respectively. The quantum of exported energy
has been increased by 135% as compared to
the last year.

The contribution of different sources to meet
the total energy demand of the INPS for the
fiscal year 2076/77 is given below.

NEA Storage Interruption

Total Energy Contribution
EY. 2019/20 (2076/77 BS)

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lll. Challenges

e The major challenge in the operation of
the system during last FY was met after
the enforcement of lockdown due to
the outbreak of the corona pandemic.
The demand crashed heavily thus to
match demand with available supply was
very challenging. The energy demand
and peak demand recorded were very
low compared to the pre lockdown
period. Further to make a matter worse,
unfavorable weather in between made
the operation of the system demanding.
In Baishakh 2077, the energy demand
and peak demand decreased by 32% and
21% respectively as compared to last
year the same month and by 5% and 15%
as compared to the preceding month. The
peak demand met on Baishakh 11, 2077
was 815.48 MW only which is lowest of
this fiscal year.

e Because of an increment 10 the
available generation, 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.

७ _—__Inthis fiscal year, the voltage drop problem
was observed due to nonexistence of
Capacitor banks and reactors in INPS
especially in far west and far east region.

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

with

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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 are also on the
contractor's scope of the work. Synchronization
of two grids will increase the reliability and
security of the INPS system as well as creates
an opportunity for power exchange between
two countries through market transactions.
The details of the System Load Curve (dry and
wet peak), capacity balance, energy balance
and energy export to India are presented in
Annexure A. The load curve of the year and
peak load curve of Baishakh 2077 which is
the worst hit by lockdown are presented in
Annexure A.

Projects under  Construction- LDC

Upgradation Project

Objective ofthis projectisto upgrade the existing
LDC master station with the latest SCADA/EMS
(and related hardware, incl. central IPABX -
system) and enhance the capacity of the LDC
in a way to meet the expansion works of INPS
and contribute towards the smooth operation
of INPS and also to establish an emergency /
backup control centre in Hetauda that will help
to increase the availability of the power system
control facilities and will increase the flexibility
in power system operation.

The scope of rehabilitation of existing LDC at
Siuchatar includes a complete new version of
SCADA system to be supplied. Beside Basic
SCADA functionality, the control system shall
also include energy management system
(EMS) and network application (NA) functions
whereas scope of Emergency / Backup
Control Centre (ECC) at Hetauda includes the
installation of same hardware components

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as the main LDC which shall act as a backup
centre for the main LDC in Kathmandu and shall
allow the control of the countries transmission
system in case of emergency or failures of the
main load dispatch Centre.

ay

Emergency Control Center (ECC) Building at.
Hetauda

All prerequisite hardware and software had
been supplied and installed in the main LDC.
The major components of the project which
were installed in LDC include Video projection
system, different kind of servers with software,
PABX, and UPS. The Site Acceptance Test (SAT)
and another testing of this hardware and
software was completed. Most of the stations
are now switched to new SCADA software
SPECTRUM _7 with energy
system facilities which is now being used as
the main tool for the operation of the system.
The construction work of the emergency
control center building which acts as a backup
for main LDC had already been completed
in premises of New Hetauda_ substation.
The installation of supplied hardware and
software had been completed except for a few
minor things. Though all major activities have
been completed, still fine-tuning of different
software is going on to achieve the best.

management

The upgraded LDC at siuchatar, Kathmandu,
was jointly inaugurated by Honorable Science
and Technology minister Mr. Giriraj Mani
Pokhrel and German parliamentary state
minister Mr. Norbert Barthle on October 4th,

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2019 in presence of a high level official from
government and NEA as well as high level

'

foreign delegates.

During inauguration of main LDC

This project was funded by grant assistance to the Nepal
government by KfW, the German Bank, and a loan
from Nepal Government. The cost of the project is Euro
1,972,239 (without Tax and Vat) and Nepalese portion
NPR 237,595.3 (without Tax and VAT). The consultant
cost for the tendering phase is Euro 129,170.06 and the
supervision of the project is 532,178.50 (without Tax and
Vat). The project was started on January 31, 2018 and
completed on March 31, 2020.

IV. Grid Operation Department

Grid Operation Department (GOD) is the
department within Transmission Directorate,
responsible for transmitting reliable and quality
power from distant generators to various load
centers in reliable manner. The department
also looks after connection facilities to IPPs
and Bulk Consumers at different voltage levels
by performing Connection Agreement as per
NEA Grid Code. The major responsibility of
this department is to oversee the operation
of 66kV & higher voltage Substations and
Transmission Lines along with preventive
and breakdown maintenance works. The up-
gradation, extension, replacement works,
reactive compensation, rehabilitation works
etc of substations are also done by this
department. GOD is also looking after the
operation and maintenance of Nepal portion of

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400kV Dhalkebar- Muzzaffurpur Transmission
line currently charged at 220 kV Voltage
level, which is owned by Power Transmission
Company of Nepal (PTCN). Three division
offices in Kathmandu, Hetauda, Butwal and
four branch offices in Duhabi, Pokhara, Attaria
& Dhalkebar are directly supervised by GOD to
carryout the resposibility of this department.

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

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 2076/77 (2019/20) which are attached in
Annexure.

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.

C. Grid Connection Agreement

The Department has successfully accomplished
the Grid Connection Agreement with 25 IPPs
(Independent Power Producers) for 667.84MW
capacity to meet future load demand.

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D. Major Maintenance works

The following major maintenance works have
been completed in FY 2076/77.

a. Fabrication & Installation of Broken
Cross-arm of Tower No. 51 of Hetauda-
Pathlaiya 132 kV transmission line.

b. Construction of 4 nos. of Pile Foundation
of 16 meter depth in Lohendra Khola
bank for protection work of Tower no.
37 & 38 of 132 kV transmission line of
Duhabi- Damak Section.

c. Total of 354 relays were tested at various
substations.

d. Total of 126 energy meters (52 Meters
from NEA and 74 Meters from IPP &
others) were tested.

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Cross Arm Maintenance works

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Repairing work of broken strands of
conductor near Simara

E. Transmission Loss Status

Landslide near Tower no.31 in
Kaligandaki Syangja 132 kV_section

Comparison of Transmission Line Loss of different F/Y.

Total Import
Energy(MWh)

F/Y

Total Export
Energy(MWh)

Transmission
Line Loss
Energy(MWh)

Transmission
Line Loss in
Percentage

1 2070/71 4,120,153.81
2 2071/72 4,394,005.17
3 2072/73 3,097,302.02
4 2073/74 5,952,927.57
5 2074/75 6,347,849.13
6 2075/76 7,005,397.48
7 2076/77 7,149,391.47

3,889,823.10 230,330.71 5.59%
4,193,004.03 201,001.14 4.57%
2,934,259.90 163,042.12 5.26%
5,275,058.79 277,868.78 5.00%
5,980,995.92 366,853.21 5.78%
6,700,648.12 304,749.37 4.35%
6,826,833.47 322558.00 4.51%

Projects under Execution

Grid Substation Capacity Increment Project

Objective of this project is to increase the
capacity of the Grid substations to cater the
increasing load demand and to buy spare
power transformers necessary for immediate
replacement. The project was started in F/Y
2073/074 with the estimated cost of USS 8.4
Million by GoN funding.

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The main scope of the project includes
replacement of 132 kV, 66 kV & 33 kV old
circuit breakers with new one, installation
of 33/11 kV, 16.6 MVA power transformer
replacing existing 7.5 MVA at Yadukuwa
substation, supply and delivery of spare power
transformers, installation of 132/11 kV, 22.5
MVA new power transformer bay at Bhaktapur
substation and installation of 220/132 kV,
2x315 MVA auto transformer at Dhalkebar
substation.

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Under this project total 18 nos. of 132 kV, 2
nos. of 66 kV and 11 nos. of 33 kV circuit
breakers were procured out of which, 16 nos.
of 132 kV, 1 no. of 66 kV and 11 nos. of 33 kV
circuit breakers were replaced and remaining
were kept as spare.

The existing 33/11 kV, 7.5 MVA_ power
transformer at Yadukuwa substation has been
upgraded to 16.6 MVA on April 2019. The
installation of this new transformer has helped
to fulfill the increasing demand of that area.

Total 6 nos. of spare power transformers
(132/33 kV, 2x63 MVA; 132/11 kV, 2x30 MVA
and 33/11 kV, 2x16.6 MVA) were procured,
out of which, 1 no. of 132/33 kV, 63 MVA
power transformer was installed at Kohalpur
substation, 2 nos. of 132/11 kV, 30MVA were
installed at Bharatpur substation and 1 no. of
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installed at Anarmani substation and another
33/11 kV,16.6MVA was installed at Dhakdahi
substation, 1 no. of 132/33 kV, 63 MVA power
transformer is going to be installed at Kamane
substation.

Similarly, the new 132/11 kV, 22.5 MVA
transformer bay has been commissioned at
Bhaktapur substation increasing the overall
capacity of the substation from 45 MVA to 67.5
MVA.

Two nos. of 220/132 kV, 315 MVA auto
transformer are to be installed at Dhalkebar
substation. This will help in bulk power
import / export to India. The necessary
civil foundation works and construction of
220/132kV transformer bays are completed.
The installation and commissioning of these
transformers is expected to be completed by
August 2020.

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DISTRIBUTION AND CONSUMER
SERVICES DIRECTORATE

Consumer Services

istribution and
D Directorate (DCSD) 5
overall management of electricity distribution
network & services of NEA. The major activities

responsible for

of this directorate include planning, expansion,
operation, maintenance & up-gradation of
the electricity distribution networks including
substations up to 33 kV voltage level and
consumer services activities such as new
consumer connections, meter reading, billing
and revenue collection. The directorate has
introduced some smart meter reading and
billing techniques such as advanced metering
infrastructures (AMI) with plans to introduce
even better techniques and expand them in the
entire country. The operation and maintenance
of off grid small hydro power plants, also falls
under the jurisdiction of this directorate.

This directorate is headed by the Deputy
Managing Director as a chief of DCSD. There are
Planning and Technical Services Department
(PTSD) and Community Rural Electrification
Department (CRED) at the central level and
seven provincial & two divisional offices,
headed by the provincial/division chiefs, to
manage the overall distribution and consumer
services activities in more effective and

efficient manner under this directorate.

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DCSD is the largest directorate of NEA in terms
of number of employees and business activities.
Based on approved positions, approximately
74.38% of the total staff of NEA are employed
under DCSD. DCSD is in leading front to earn
revenue for sustaining operation, maintenance
and development activities of NEA. DCSD is
providing services to consumers through its
129 Distribution Centers (DC) spread all over
the country.

Performance Highlights

In FY 2019/20, total number of consumers
under DCSD reached 42,17,710 an increase of
7.88% over the last fiscal year's figure.

No of
consumer

(% of total
consumers)

93.24%

Revenue
Consumer

Category %
(J)

Domestic

2.97% 3.95%

Non-
0.62%
Commercial

Industrial 1.33%

Similarly, in FY 2019/20, a total of 6,420.762
GWh of energy was sold earning gross revenue

7.59%
35.83%
9.27%

9.32%
45.31%
6.15%

of Rs. 74,309.877 Million. Industrial and

Commercial consumer categories combined

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SERVICES DIRECTORATE

together represent only 2.03% of the total
number of consumers but shared 43.42% of
total sales. Similarly, the domestic consumer
category represents 93.24% of total consumers
and contributed 44.34% to the total sales.

Programs and Activities

As part of reinforcement and expansion of the
distribution systems, many programs, projects
and the activities are undertaken in FY 2019/20
to expand and improve the service delivery.
These programs and activities are executed
by the Departments at Central and Provincial/
Division Offices. DCSD took special drives
to expedite the activities for loss reduction,
metering & billing and decreasing amount
receivables from black listed consumers.

Safety of Personnel and Equipment:

Safety has become a big challenge for DCSD
and thus is entrusting major priority on it.
In this regard, not only the NEA employees,
awareness to public is also important. For
this, the directorate is giving priority for
awareness & electrical safety, right from the
implementation of the Project till completion
and also in operation and maintenance level.

Awareness program to school students

organized by Taulihawa Distribution Center

NEA marks Chaitra 26 as "Electrical Safety
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in collaboration with Society of Electrical
Engineers (SEEN) and other stake holders at
the central, provincial/divisional and district
level. Due to Covid 19 pandemic induced
nationwide lockdown, DCSD could not organize
safety day programs this year. However, a brief
event on safety awareness was organized at
the central level in collaboration with Women
Network for Energy and Environment (WoNEE)
on December 26, 2019 and an audio of safety
awareness song was released by the NEA

Managing Director. _

Loss Reduction Activities

Distribution Loss Reduction is the high priority
area and was addressed mainly by two
separate ways: Reduction of Non-Technical
and Technical Losses. In F/Y 2019/20, special
efforts were taken to identify/segregate the
high loss prone areas and special drives were
undertaken to reduce technical and
technical losses. Losses were monitored at

non-

the center level and directives were issued
to the concerned offices to improve the loss
situation. provincial/divisional offices were
assigned loss targets to achieve within the
prescribed time frame. This was also linked
with the performance evaluation of concerned
distribution center chief and 9 significant
loss reduction was observed in many areas.
During the year under review, following steps
were taken to reduce the technical and non-
technical losses.

७ Continuous loss reduction program is
carried for hooking control. A team is
deputed for meter resealing and instant
inspection of meter in each distribution
centre.

e Regular monitoring, data downloading
and analysis of the large industrial and
commercial consumers with TOD meters
were augmented.

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७ Replacement of electromechanical meters
with digital meters and replacement
of unmatched current transformers to
eliminate possible errors in multiplying
factors.

e Various public awareness campaigns
were organized in the central as well as
provincial/divisional level through various
media promoting extensive use of energy
efficient appliances/lamps and awareness
for electricity theft etc.

e Use of Handheld Meter Reading Devices
(HHD) has helped to reduce human
errors during meter reading and improve
the energy sales. It also has helped for
efficient functioning of online payment
system.

e Special effort was made by employees
with the support from local administration
for investigation of meter tampering and
action was taken for electricity pilferage.

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

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

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

७ Electromechanical meters of the
consumers of capacity 25-50 kVA range
continued to be replaced with electronic
(TOD) meters.

e Existing electromechanical meters are
being replaced by three phase smart
meters. Similarly, new three phase
connections for lesser load are being
done through smart meters only.

Despite the adverse working conditions at
local levels especially in Terai and some Hilly
areas, continued efforts and measures taken
to control losses brought fruitful results by

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bringing down the distribution system losses
to 10.28% in this Fiscal Year, decrease of 1.00%
than previous year.

Similarly, global Covid 19 pandemic took its toll
on overall operation of DCSD including loss &
theft control activities also.

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
efficient appliances. DCSD undertook media
campaign in this regard 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.

Oil Filtration for installation of 33/11 kV, 20/24
Power Transformer at Rani S/S, Biratnagar

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Future Plans and Programs

NEA with cooperation from consumers
brought down the load shedding crippling the
nation for a decade to an end. Now, NEA has
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

७ Outof40 planned, NEAhas fully electrified
16 districts: Sunsari and Dhankuta in
Province No. 1; Bara, Parsa, Dhanusha,
Mahottari and Siraha,in Province No.
2; Kathmandu, Lalitour, Bhaktapur and
Nuwakot in Bagmati Province; Parwat and
Syangja in Gandaki Province; and Bardia,
Gulmi and Kapilbastu in Province No. 5
this year despite Covid 19 pandemic.

Free Meter Distribution Program for under-
privileged groups at local level

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.

७ DCSD has

Initiation of One Door System for assistance to

public at Nepalgunj DCs

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 technologies and capacity building 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.

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

been implementing online

Queue management System using token at.

Surkhet Distribution Centre

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७ DCSD has started self-meter reading
system for its consumers to cope with the
meter reading challenges during Covid 19
lockdown.

७ DCSD has 9550 initiated electronic
metering system for its domestic (low
value) consumers and also to make its
distribution network underground in
some selected urban areas.

७ DCSD has initiated the power factor
correction panel installation work in
the distribution transformer in order to
improve power factor, voltage profile and
loading of the system.

e NEA started grid connected smart street
light as a pilot project in Bharatpur and
Lalitour Municipality.

Some of the major highlights of work executed

by various departments under DCSD are listed

in the following pages.

Planning and_ Technical Services

Department

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

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distribution — planning,
management and_ loss

७ Execution of
demand _ side
reduction.

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

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

175 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 19,91,18,869.12 from 187
consumers was done in this year as it was left
out during initial billing by distribution centers.

Energy Monitoring and Metering
Enhancements

Under this program, static meters installed in
community consumers of different provincial/
divisional offices were monitored through field
inspection & 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 916 static meters were
communicated and validation of output data
was done so that AMR could give required data
in desired format.

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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, beingavery competent
billing system, has provided NEA with several
features and modules for monitoring the entire
process and transparency of the revenue
system.

M-Power has already been implemented in
175 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% of the total consumer
count and also covers more than 99.5% of the
total NEA revenue.

Handheld Meter Reading Device (HHD)
is currently operating in more than 115
locations. 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 40
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 have their 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 database up to date.

Online Payment Collection system was
introduced from Bhadra, 2074 and has been
successfully implemented in 170 revenue
collection centers. This system has focused all
the groups of consumers where the consumer
can pay their electricity bills through various
online banking, mobile banking services, kiosks,
cooperatives etc. Online system has eased the
difficulty of the consumers for waiting in queue
for hours just to pay the electricity bill as well
as spending money on transportations to pay

electricity bill.

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

On the process of striving to the excellence,
Computerized Billing and Network Division is
planning to enhance the online meter reading
Hand Held Device by providing SMS facilities
to the consumers after meter reading to make
paperless environment which will help in
financial savings.

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.

During lockdown, meter reading has been
halted for Chaitra 2076, Baisakh 2077 and
Jestha 2077 before introduction of online-
self meter reading system. As per NEA Board

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Decision, for domestic consumers, billing for
Chaitra 2076 and Baisakh 2077 has been done
based on billing of Falgun 2076. However,
billing for Jestha 2077 has been done based on
billing of the same month of previous year.

Furthermore, 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 the 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.

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, Actarius, 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 implementation
of Smart Three phase energy meter to replace
three phase whole current electromechanical
meter. The programming of these smart meters

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can be executed remotely and supply can be
controlled remotely in case of due payment.
Out of 60,000 Three Phase Smart Meter, 30,000
meters have been delivered to NEA. Out of
30,000, around 9,000 old electro- mechanical
meters are replaced with the new Smart
Meter and about 8,000 meters are installed in
new connections. Out of 9,000 smart meters
installed, 469 consumers' demand was found
increased and 200 defaulter's lines were
disconnected. About 50 lakhs amount 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 allowing AMI system to read and write as
per requirement. The mode of communication
between meter and system is GPRS.

Installation and configuration of AMR modem

in TOD Meter

C. 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 139 km of HT line,
247 km of LT line and installation of 67 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.

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The scope of project includes Solu-Dudhkunda
Municipality, Necha-Salyan Rural Municipality

and Thulung-Dudhkoshi Rural Municipality
of Solukhumbhu District,। Siddhicharan
Municipality and Manebhanjyang Rural

Municipality of Okhaldhunga Districts and
Katari Municipality of Udaypur District.

The project is funded by Government of Nepal
(GoN). Contact agreement has been signed on
July 25, 2019 for both packages. The project
is scheduled to be completed by January 24,
2021.

Installation of hardware for poles at.
Solukhumbu District

Preconstruction survey works have been
completed and PCS report approved. Similarly,
design & drawing approval of line materials
completed. 5,000 steel tubular poles and
accessories, 200 km of ACSR Conductor, 40
km of ABC cable & cable hardware, insulators
& hardware have been delivered to the site
store. Polling works are under way despite
Covid 19 pandemic. The project is scheduled
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D. Reconstruction and Improvement
of Electricity Distribution System
(KfW funding)

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 in April 2015. The project comprises
the financing of immediate relief measures
with respect to the distribution network and
long term electrification measures as well as
other social issues identified after earthquake.

The envisaged scope of the project consists
of Social Development (civil work and supply
of ambulance) and Electrical Components.
The electrification measures will comprise the
construction and reconstruction of several
medium and low voltage distribution lines,
construction of small substations, installation
of distribution transformers and other related
project measures.

The contract for Design, Supply and Installation
of Electrification Component consisting of
33/11kV New Substations and associated 33kV,
11kV & O.4kV Lines in Earthquake Affected
Districts of Rasuwa and Nuwakot. Preliminary
survey work for layout design in Dhunce,
Kalikasthan and Ratamate is completed.

The contract for Construction of Social

Infrastructure works such like as School,
Community Building, Health post, Cultural
Heritage, Vegetable Collection Centre and
Supply and Delivery of 4WD Ambulance under

Social Component is in final stage.

The project under Reconstruction and
Improvement of Electricity in Earthquake

Affected Districts of Rasuwa and Nuwakot is

schedule to be completed by December 2022.

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E. Rasuwa — Nuwakot
Reconstruction & Distribution
System Improvement Project
(KfW funding)

The project includes the construction of the
220 kV Chilime-Trishuli Transmission System
(Portion।) and a Neighborhood Electrification
Component (NEC) (Portion II). The purpose
of the Project is to expand and improve the
grid infrastructure for efficient evacuation of
electricity from hydropower to the Integrated
Nepalese Power System and_ contribute
thereby to an increased power supply and
reduction in transmission losses. In addition,
the project aims for reliable distribution of
power evacuated through the Trishuli- Chilime
transmission line and upstream hydropower
projects to new consumers in some specific
locations in the vicinity of the transmission
line.

The NEC, Portion Il, is related to the
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and Kaule VDC and also in the vicinity of the
transmission line benefitting local people.
The project includes consulting services
during project implementation for design,
procurement and supervision. It also includes
construction of 6/8 MVA, 33/11 kV substation
at Bhalche of Nuwakot district, construction
of 12 km 33 kV line from Trishuli 3B hub
substation to Bhalche substation, construction
of 50 km of 11 kV & 50 km of 0.4 kV lines using
covered conductor & ABC cable and installation
of 30 numbers of distribution transformers
in the vicinity of the 220 kV Chilime-Trishuli
Transmission line corridor.

Civil construction works for control building,
staff quarter, and office buildings are
completed. Construction of switchyard and
equipment installation work is completed.
Retaining wall and boundary wall construction
work is already completed. Due to COVID-19,
the construction work is hampered and
expected to be completed by the end of

December 2020.

Panoramic view of 33/11 kV, 6/8 MVA Bhalche Substation, Rasuwa

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F. Reconstruction and
Improvement of Electricity
Distribution System (KfW
funding)

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 in April 2015. The project comprises
the financing of immediate relief measures
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long term electrification measures as well as
other social issues identified after earthquake.

The envisaged scope of the project consists
of Social Development (civil work and supply
of ambulance) and Electrical Components.
The electrification measures will comprise the
of several
medium and low voltage distribution lines,
construction of small substations, installation
of distribution transformers and other related
project measures.

construction and reconstruction

11 kV outgoing feeder from Bhalche Substation to neighborhood areas

The contract for Design, Supply and Installation
of Electrification Component consisting of
33/11kV New Substations and associated 33kV,
11kV & O.4kV Lines in Earthquake Affected
Districts of Rasuwa and Nuwakot. Preliminary
survey work for layout design in Dhunce,
Kalikasthan and Ratamate is completed.

The contract for Construction of Social

Infrastructure works such like as School,
Community Building, Health post, Cultural
Heritage, Vegetable Collection Centre and
Supply and Delivery of 4WD Ambulance under
Social Component is in final stage.

The project under Reconstruction and
Improvement of Electricity in Earthquake
Affected Districts of Rasuwa and Nuwakot is

schedule to be completed by December 2022.

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७. 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
Road. It also aims to meet growing demand
of electricity in Thingan, Len Danda, Dhedhre
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 2021/22.

H. 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 upgradation / new construction of
33 kV lines. The scope of this project includes
construction of Bhurigaun-Gulariya (Bardia) 72
km of 33 kV line and construction of Yadukuha-
Dhanushadham 15 km of 33 kV line. The
contract has been signed. Polling and stringing
works are under progress.

I. Rasuwaghat-Khotang S/S and
RE Project

The scope of this project includes the
construction of 14 km of 33kV line, 33/11kV,
3 MVA capacity substation at Bagedhunga
and 90 km of 11 kV & LV line in Khotang and
Udaypur districts. Out of above, 10 km of
33kV line, 37.2 km of 11kV line, 33 km of LV
line and 12 nos. of distribution transformers
have been installed and commissioned. Store
building has been constructed in Bagedhunga.
33kV Bay extension at Jaljale substation
has been completed & is in operation. 3
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completed and _ tested/commissioned on
2075/12/30 B.S. Capitalization of this project
is under progress.

J. Madankudari-Makaibari-
Singati 33 kV line Project

The project funded by Government. of
Nepal aims to meet the growing demand of
electricity in 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. The land acquisition
process has been completed. Sixty percent
works of 33 kV Substation and 33 kV
Transmission line have been completed. The
supply 906 installation/construction
are in progress. The Project is scheduled to be
completed by FY 2020/21.

works

K. 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 be beneficial to
NEA branches as well as medium and large
private consumers of the areas nearby. This
will help to reduce loss by connecting quality
and low loss type of transformer in NEA Power
System. The construction works of transformer
workshop building has been completed at
all the three places and Transformer testing
equipments have been installed in these labs,
too. Regarding other Civil works boundary wall,
road works, painting works and miscellaneous
works are on progress. These labs will be come
into operation sooner.

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Transformer Testing Lab at Kohlapur, Banke

L. Matatirtha Naubise 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.

M. Matatirtha Malta 33 «kV
Transmission Line Project

This project aims to supply power for Laxmi
Cement Industry Pvt. Ltd. in Malta, Lalitour 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,
10/13.3/16.6 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, charged with

Khanikhola hydropower feeder. Construction of
33 kV line from Matatirtha to Malta is in progress.
Line construction work has been obstructed at
different locations by locals. Number of trees
in the Right of Way of 33 kV line has increased
than those approved in IEE report, so the project
is in process of preparing updated IEE report
which is in final stage of approval. Almost 70%
of the transmission line construction work is
completed and remaining work is scheduled to
be completed within FY 2077/78.

N. Miatatirtha Markhu 33 kV
Transmission Line Project

This project aims to meet the growing demand
of electricity in Kulekhani area of Makawanpur
district and its vicinity. The project will help to
improve the quality of supply and reduce the
technical losses of the area. 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. of substation,
control building & installation of electrical
instruments including Power Transformer has

Construction with

been completed. 33 kV Bay extension work
and 33 kV Control Panel Installation works at

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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 2077/78.

O. 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. The construction of 33 kV
line from Lamosanghu to Chautara has been
completed. Civil works for control building,
guard house and wall construction have been
completed. Substation equipments have been
delivered to the site and installation and testing
works is on progress. The project is scheduled
to be completed by FY 2020/21.

?, Distribution System
Rehabilitation Project

Capacity Upgradation & Rehabilitation of
33/11kV Sub-stations (Nepalgunj Old, Tulsipur,
Shitalnagar/Butwal, Milanchowk/Myagdhi,
Balardaha/Saptari, Dhankuta, Malangawa,
Devight and Arghakhanchi has been completed
last year. Rehabilitation of other 33 kV Line &
33/11 kV Substation with proper estimation and
procurement across the country is under process.

Q. 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.

The main purpose of the Project is to
rehabilitate substations and strengthen the
distribution system by F/Y 2077/078 under 5
different Packages.

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

७ Package 1: Rehabilitation of 33/11
KV Substation at Dharan, Inaruwa,
Mirchaiya, Rajbiraj, Mujalia with 33/11
kV Power Transformers of 10/13.3/16.6
MVA capacity. All substations have been
charged successfully and are running
under Defect Liability Period.

e Package 2: Rehabilitation of 33/11 KV
Substation in Pokharia, Harsa, Simrangaud
with 33/11 kV Power Transformers of
20/24 MVA capacity. All substations
have been charged successfully and are
running under Defect Liability Period.

e Package 3: Rehabilitation of 33/11 KV
Substation in Mukundapur, Kawasoti,

Kalaiya with 33/11 kV Power Transformers
of 20/24 MVA capacity. Power Transformers
have been delivered to respective sites
and supply of other electrical equipments
is under process due to effect of lockdown,
caused by COVID-19 virus.। +

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Substation Upgradation at_ Mahendranagar
DC, Kanchanpur

e Package 4: Rehabilitation of 33/11 KV
Substation in Guleria, Jeetpur, Bhairahawa
and Lumbini with 33/11 kV Power
Transformers of 20/24 MVA capacity.
All substations have been charged
successfully and are running under Defect
Liability Period.

DISTRIBUTION AND CONSUMER
SERVICES DIRECTORATE

e 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 are running
under Defect Liability Period.

रि.। GIS Smart Grid Project

This project is funded by the Government of
Nepal (GoN). 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.

S. 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
of 46
deals with the Design,

an estimated cost million

USD which। FISCAL YEAR 2019/2020

Planning, 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 1.25
MWp has been connected to national
grid and additional 15 MWp will be
connected within September 2020. Initial
Environmental Examination (IEE) is being
carried out for other locations.

Solar Farm under construction at Devighat

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, testing
and commissioning of 8 New
33/11kV substations and 33kV lines
in the development of the NEA grid.
(Kapilbastu, Arghakhachi, Sindhuli,

Ramechap & Gulmi.)

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

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

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

e. Preparation Of Distribution Loss
Reduction Master Plan Along With
Design, Supervision And Monitoring
Of Loss Reduction Activities.

f. Design, Supply and_ Installation

of Substations and 33९४ Lines
Dhading, Hetauda,
Kavre, Lagankhel,
Palung, Ramechhap, Dolakha and

in Bharatpur,
Nuwakot,

Sindhupalchok districts.

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

districts.

h. Design, Supply 300 Installation/
Erection, Testing and Commissioning
of Distribution System in Melamchi,
Dolakha, Ramechhap, Rasuwa, Palung,

Bharatpur and Sindhuli districts.

Community Rural — Electrification

Department

In order to expand the access of electricity
people's
participation approach, Government of Nepal

services to the rural areas on
(GON) has brought forward Community Rural
Electrification Program (CREP) since 2003,
revived in 2013, which is being executed
through Community Rural Electrification
Department (CRED), NEA. Under CREP, GoN
is contributing 90% of the cost for Rural

Electrification and Rehabilitation of electrified

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areas through NEA and the Community
Rural Electrification Entities (CREEs) need to
contribute remaining 10% of the cost.

NEA sells bulk power to the CREEs and CREESs
are responsible for operation and management
of electricity distribution within the area. NEA
provides services up to 11 kV line and the
CREE's are responsible for 400/230V line. NEA,
Community Rural Electrification By-Law 2071
governs the activities of NEA, and CREP.

Community rural electrification programs
are becoming more effective to promote
energy access, consumer capacity building,
and livelihood development empowering
Community Rural Electrification Entities
(CREEs). In the journey of 17 years, CREP has
achieved major success making electricity
access to more than 5,65,000 households
of 53 districts through 516 nos. of different
CREEs (300 CBOs and 216 Entities of ९515
Kanchanpur Gramin Bidhyut Chhata Sansthan

and Rural Municipalities/ Municipalities).

CRED is __ facing
administrative issues despite which the
performance of CRED of FY 2019/20 was
satisfactory. During this review period, CRED
initiated activities to resolve & complete
ongoing community rural electrification works,

some technical and

and initiated new electrification works and
substations in different areas of Nepal. CRED's
major activities of this year include:

e Forty Nine (49) Rural Electrification
projects, initiated in this year and previous
years with a total of 260 km of HT line,
853 km of LT Line and 120 Distribution

Transformer Installations have been
completed and capitalized in this Review
Period.

e The works related to replacement of
9,955 wooden poles by Steel tubular poles
have been completed and capitalized in
this Review Period.

DISTRIBUTION AND CONSUMER
SERVICES DIRECTORATE

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

The details of projects of CRED in different
stages of execution from FY 2013/014 to FY
2019/020 are as follows.

e Total number of projects: 178

VY Electrification, System Improvement
and Rehabilitation Projects : 169

¥ 33/11 kV, 6/8 1५6 Substation

Projects with 33kV line Construction

5 ( Lamjung, Baglung, Sindhuli,
Taplejung, Panchthar)

33kV Line Construction: 1 (Palpa)

४ Building (Division Office)
Construction Project: 1 (Pokhara)

¥ Material Procurement Projects : 2
(Steel Tubular Pole and Distribution
Transformer)

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 11.19%.
Sales contribution to NEA system of this office
is 16.22%. The performance highlights of this
provincial office during review period are as

under.। FISCAL YEAR 2019/2020

Energy sales (MWH) - 1,041,635

Revenue (million) — Rs.10, 871.385
Numbers of consumers — 793,781

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 Letang Rajarani 33 kV Transmission Line &
Sub-station Project

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

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

e  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

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

(Tumlingtaar)

e = Chainpur Sitalpati

Sankhuwasabha 33 kV Transmission line
& 3 MVA Sub-station Project

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

Photo: 33/11 kV, 6/8 MVA Substation at.
Taplejung

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Province No. 2 Provincial Office, Janakpur

Operational Highlights

There are 23 Distribution Centers under Province No. 2 Provincial Office spread over 8 districts.
The distribution loss is 15.60%. Sales contribution to NEA system from this office is 19.53%. The
performance highlights of this provincial office during review period are as under.

Energy sales (MWH) — 1,254,188

Revenue (million) — Rs. 16,069.556

Numbers of consumers — 878,582

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 Okhaldhunga-Salleri 33 KV Transmission line Project

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

e Haripurwa-Basantpur 33 kV Transmission Line & Sub-station Construction project.
७ Bhagwanpur 33/11 kV S/S Construction project.

७ Lohana Janakpur 33/11 kV S/S Construction project.

७ HT/LT Line Construction at Singhdevi Raniban, Okhaldhunga Districts

७ HT/LT Line Construction at Nirmalidada, Khotang District

७ §=©Nijgadh Kolhvi 33/11 kV S/S Construction project.

Performance Agreement between DC Chiefs with DCSD Deputy Managing Director in presence

of Provincial Chief

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SERVICES DIRECTORATE

Bagmati Provincial Office,
Kathmandu Operational Highlights

There are 20 Distribution Centers under Bagmati
Provincial Office spread over 10 districts. The
distribution loss is 5.38%. Sales contribution
to NEA system from this office is 25.70%. The
performance highlights of this provincial office
during review period are as under.

Energy sales (MWH) — 1,650,037

Revenue (million) — Rs 19,597.186

Numbers of consumers — 766,605। FISCAL YEAR 2019/2020

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

७ —_ Electrical Line Shifting for Road Expansion
Project

Inauguration of Billing Counter at Dnunkharka by Bagmati Provisional Director

Achham

Bush Cutting activities under Kuleshor
Distribution Center

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Agreement between Panchkhal Mayor

and DCS Chief regarding Wooden Pole

eplacement, discouraging electricity theft

and helping DCS for revenue collection.
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Maintenance of burnt transformers at
Transformer Workshop at Pokhara

Electricity Bill Payment by Karjanha_
Municipality against domestic consumer of
its municipal residents for Chaitra 2076 and
Baisakh 2077 at Mirchaiya DC

Nepal Electricity Authority

Replacement of non-standard and damaged

wooden poles from 11 kV Line within
Panchkhal DCS

Bagmati Division Office, Hetauda

Operational Highlights

There are 6 Distribution Centers under Bagmati
Division Office spread over 3 districts. The
distribution loss is 8.08%. Sales contribution
to NEA system from this office is 7.21%. The
performance highlights of this divisional office
during review period are as under.

Energy sales (MWH) - 463,178

Revenue (million) — Rs. 5,339.214

Numbers of consumers — 262,601

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

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SERVICES DIRECTORATE

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Gandaki Provincial Office, Pokhara

Operational Highlights

There are 13 Distribution Centers under
Gandaki Provincial Office spread over 11
districts. The distribution loss is 8.72%. Sales
contribution to NEA system from this office
is 6.67%. The performance highlights of this
provincial office during review period are as
under.

Energy sales (MWH) — 428,554
Revenue (million) — Rs 4,391.188

Numbers of consumers — 380,579

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 2019/2020

७ Lekhnath-Sindhabesi 33 kV Transmission
Line and Substation Projec

e 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

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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

Tatopani Feeder maintenance work after

Burnt Suska Cable at Pokhara DC

Province No. 5 Provincial Office,
Butwal

Operational Highlights

There are 11 Distribution Centers under Province
No. 5 Provincial Office spread over 6 districts. The
distribution loss is 10.18%. Sales contribution
to NEA system from this office is 14.49%. The
performance highlights of this provincial office
during review period are as under.

Energy sales (MWH) — 930,445

Revenue (million) — Rs 11,108.818

Numbers of consumers — 457,992

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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.

७ Jeetpur-Thada 33 kV Substation Project

७ Gulmi Shantipur33 kV Transmission line
and Substation Project.

७  Jitpur Saljandi 33 kV Transmission line
and Substation Project.

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

e Distribution Line Reinforcement at

Arghakhachi

७ Distribution Line Reinforcement at Palpa

Construction of Cable Trench for cabling

works during substation construction

Office,

Province No. 5 Division
Nepalgunj

Operational Highlights
There are 10 Distribution Centers under
Province No. 5 Division Office spread over 6
districts. The distribution loss is 12.17%. Sales
contribution to NEA system from this office
is 5.78%. The performance highlights of this
divisional office during review period are as
under.

Energy sales (MWH) — 370,897

Revenue (million) — Rs 4,354.862

Numbers of consumers — 325,451

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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:

७ 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

Inauguration Ceremony of 33/11 kV, 6/8 MVA.

Dhampur Substation, Banke

Karnali Provincial Office, Surkhet

Operational Highlights

There are 10 Distribution Centers under Karnali
Provincial Office spread over 10 districts. The
distribution loss is 15.66%. Sales contribution
to NEA system from this office is 0.72%. The
performance highlights of this provincial office
during review period are as under.

DISTRIBUTION AND CONSUMER
SERVICES DIRECTORATE

Energy sales (MWH) - 46,525
Revenue (million) — Rs 480.555

Numbers of consumers — 94,662

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

e = Sitalpati-Musikot 33 kV Transmission Line
and Substation Project

e = Dailekh Substation and
Electrification Project

७ Surkhet Bijaura 33 kV Substation Project

७ Ramghat Surkhet 33 kV Transmission Line
Project

७ Surkhet Gangate Matela Project 33 kV
Transmission Line Project

७  =Dailekh Chilkha Jumla 33 kV Transmission
Line and Substation Project

e Kudu - Chaukha Bajar - Jajarkot 33 kV
Transmission Line and Substation Project

७  Chaukha Bajar - Jajarkot- Dolpa 33 kV
Transmission Line and Substation Project

७ Nagma - Mugu (Gamgadi) 33 kV
Transmission Line and Substation Project

७ Dullu — Kalikot 33 kV Transmission Line
and Substation Project

७ Surkhet Chingad Electricity Extension
Project

e Seri Dailekh Electricity Extension Project

e = Kalikot Small Hydropower Rehab Project

Rural

७ Heldung Small Hydropower Rehab Project

Sudurpaschim Provincial Office,
Attariya

Operational Highlights

There are 12 Distribution Centers under
Attariya Provincial Office spread over 9 districts.
The distribution loss of ARO is 12.05%. Sales
contribution to NEA system from this office

is 3.66%. The performance highlights of this
provincial office during review period are as
under.

Energy sales (MWH) — 235,303
Revenue (million) — Rs. 2,097.112
Numbers of consumers — 257,457

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

७ Khodpe (Baitadi)-Chainpur (Bajhang) 33 kV
Transmission line and Substation Project

७ Balanch (Gokuleshwor) - — Khalnga
(Darchula) 33 kV Transmission Line and
Substation Project

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

७ Sanfe-Manma-Jumla 33 kV Transmission
Line & Substation Project

७ Attariya-Punarbas 33 kV_ Transmission
Line and Substation Project

७ Sanfebagar- Achham — Martadi 33 kV
Transmission Line & Substation Project

७ Sakayal (Dadeldhura) 33 kV Transmission
Line & Substation Project

Darchula

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FISCAL YEAR 2019/2020

PLANNING, MONITORING
AND INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY DIRECTORATE

lanning, Monitoring 3910 Information
क २८, 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, 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
so 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 preparation of Power System
Master Plan for NEAthat includes Load forecast,
Generation Plan and Transmission Line Plan
study. Besides, SPD conducts the feasibility
study of transmission line projects of Nepal
and further 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). SPD also develops
transmission configurations for evacuating
power from planned generation projects. For
this, different technical studies such as load
flow, short circuit, steady and transient stability

are carried out.

Grid Impact Study (GIS) for new generation
projects is also one the main focus of System
Planning Department (SPD). The GIS analyzes
the effect of new connection to NEA Grid to
ensure satisfactory operation of the NEA
Grid in conformity with the NEA Grid Code;
requirement for additional transmission lines,
reinforcement inthe network, and requirement

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for the installation of capacitors and reactors
are recommended.

Furthermore, SPD 950 assists other
departments of NEA by providing necessary
data and suggestions regarding implementation

of planned projects.

The department is also involved to prepare
Corporate Development Plan of NEA to achieve
NEA vision of becoming "an efficient modern
utility that provides clean, reliable, quality and
affordable electricity of global standards while
being responsible to Government imperatives
and creating value for its shareholders."

The department carried out the network
analysis study conducted by Joint Technical
Team (JTT) of India and Nepal.

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 2019/20, System Planning Department
carried out number of technical studies at
the request of NEA's different departments.
Notable among them are:

Energy Simulation for formulation § of
Corporate Development Plan.

ii. Load Forecast Study 2020.

iii. Load flow Study of:

a. Trishuli 3 B-
transmission line.

Ratmate 220kV
b. Ratmate-Rasuwagadhi- Kerung 400kV
transmission line.
iv. Power Evacuation Report and Load flow
study of:
a. Begnas Rupa Pumped
Hydropower Project (153 MW)
v. Reactive compensation analysis at 132kV
Ghingni substation.

Storage

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vi. System Fault Level calculation at:

a. Hetauda 400kV substation.
b. Inaruwa 400kV substation.
vil. Grid Impact Study of total 978.673 MW

capacity of 26 hydropower projects to be
developed by।PP'S.

vill. Contingency connection Grid Impact Study
of total 82 MW capacity of 3 hydropower
projects to be developed by IPP'S.

ix. Grid Impact Study of total 99.1 MVA
capacities of 9 bulk load industries to be
connected to the INPS.

List of GIS condUCTED PROJECTS OF
HYDROPOWER PROJECTS IN FY 2019/20

Capacity
(MW)

1 Chomrong Khola 4.89
2 Lower Tara Khola 3.5

3 Upper Piluwa Khola 77

4 Super Tamor 166
5 Kaligandaki Gorge 164
6 — Jhyaku Khola 5.243
7 Kasuwa Khola 45

8 Upper Balephi 46

9 Khorunga Tangmaya 2

10 Upper Trishuli-1 Cascade 24.6
11 Lower Isuwa Cascade 37.7
12 Upper Sankhuwa Khola 40

13 Lower Mid Rawa 4

14 Dar Khola 6.5
19 Gandigad 1

16 Upper Pikhuwa 4.99
17 Super Bagmati 41.31

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18 Dana Khola 34.8
19  Syalque Khola 4.8

20 Dudhkoshi-2 Jaleshower 70

21 Sani Bheri 46.72

22  Kaligandaki Upper 65

23 Upper Chirkhuwa 4.7

24 Lower Chirkhuwa 4.06

25 Bhim Khola 4.96

26 0, 060 न 139.2
Total 978.673

List of Contingency Connection GIS
conducted projects in FY 2019/20

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1 Nyadi HPP 30
2 Upper Dordi A 25
3 Dordi Khola 27

Total 82

List of GIS conducted projects of Bulk
Load Consumer in FY 2019/20

Capacity
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1 Huaxin Cement 25
2 Jagadamba Wires 5
3 Sourya Cement 20
4 Goyal Spat 5
5 Ghorahi Cement 2.5
6 Samrat Cement 24
7 Pokhara International Airport 3.6
8 Maruti Cement 10
9 Swastik Rolling Mills 4
Total 99.1

FISCAL YEAR 2019/2020

INFORMATION
DEPARTMENT

IT Department is responsible for providing the
infrastructure for automation. It implements
the governance for the use of network and
operating systems, and it assists the operational
units by providing them the functionality they
need.

TECHNOLOGY

Especially in NEA, under Planning, Monitoring
and Information Technology Directorate,
IT Department plays a vital role for core IT
related activities within the organization with
its rudimentary data center located in the IT
Department Building at central office. Apart
from the implementation of new IT Systems,
the department provides continuous ICT
support, maintenance and training to all NEA
offices round the clock.

Information Technology Audit has been
conducted (assessment of internal controls
within its information system environment
to assure validity, reliability and security of
information and information systems) After the
assessment of the audit, the department has
upgraded the necessary Computer Hardware
(Server) requirements, network security

equipment's and software requirements.

Communication Backbone ~ establishment
(intranet connectivity) is being carried out
throughout the nation. IT Department has
started connecting all the NEA offices and
has plans to connect all the offices within this

Fiscal Year.

This Department is running the various
software applications 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 employee can view the
salary and tax sheet.

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

Centralized E-attendance System has been
introduced where all the attendance activities
can be accessed centrally. Employee Self
portal of the system will be introduced where
the employee can view the attendance report.

IT department has introduced NEA mobile
app where consumers can insert self-
meter reading. Further, Customer Relation
Management System will be introduced where
Consumer can post a complain through mobile
app and NEA portal. Other features will also be
added for the ease of the consumer.

Personal Information System (PIS) and Darbandi
Management System (DMS) will be upgraded
from the old system. IT Department. will
centralize the Asset Management System and
NEA Inventory System. NEA Video Conference
System will be introduced where all the offices
can be connected using NEA's Intranet/secure
connection.

Other application software such as AMR
(Automatic Meter Reading), GIS (Geographical
Information System) & ERP (Enterprises
Resource Planning) will be implemented by
concerned Projects and finally governed by IT
Department.

CORPORATE PLANNING
MONITORING DEPARTMENT

Corporate Planning and Monitoring Department
is established, primarily to assist the NEA
management in devising, plan for corporate
development and monitoring of the same.
Responsibility of appropriation of the received
ceiling of annual budget from GON and
mobilization of internal resources to ensure the

AND

realization of targets set forth is undoubtedly

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a complex job, wherein tradeoff between
competing activities have to be assessed. The
whole process involves repeated discussion on
various level within NEA's set up.

Monitoring of status of to-be-implemented
and ongoing plans, projects and activities on
continuous basis and reporting
responsibility of the department.
to need-based reporting, periodic reporting is
also carried out on month, trimester and annual
basis. These reports indicate the status of various

is another vital
In addition

activities with reference to pre-set targets such
as generation in MW, transmission line length in
circuit km, upgraded and new substation capacity
in MVA, number of added new consumers,
percentage loss reduction etc.

Development of suitable monitoring and
evaluation directives, assisting National Planning
Commission, 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 additional 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
equallyimportant responsibility ofthe department.
The department also plays the coordinating role in
the development of hydropower projects under
different financing mode.

Following list incorporates the number of projects
whose progress was evaluated on periodic basis
under the reviewed year.

Feasibility study of storage and large/medium
hydropower projects: 11

Hydropower projects under construction: 6
Rehabilitation and maintenance of hydropower

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Stations : 15

Transmission line projects: 89

Distribution system expansion 900 rural
electrification projects: 97

Totaling to 218.

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
It includes PPA administration after
commercial operation.
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 a 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 15 new projects developed by the
Independent Power Producers (IPPs) with
their combined capacity of 135.39 MW were
commissioned in FY 2076/77. Projects that
were commissioned are: Tallo Hewa Khola
(22.1 MW), Lower Chhote Khola (0.997 MW),

FISCAL YEAR 2019/2020

Upper Mardi (7 MW), lwa Khola (9.9 MW),
Upper Naugad Gad (8 MW), Kabeli B-1 (25
MW), Jeuligad (0.996 MW), Padam Khola (4.8
MW), Rudi Khola B (6.6 MW), Ghalemdi Khola
(5 MW), Upper Khorunga (7.5 MW), Jhankre
Khola (0.6 MW), Solu Khola (23.5 MW), Super
Mai £ (9.6 MW), and Super Mai Cascade (3.8
MW). With these 15 projects, the total number
of IPP-owned projects that are in operation
has reached 98 with their combined installed
capacity of 696.17 MW. Similarly, 131 projects
of IPPs with their combined capacity of
3157.19 MW are under construction. Likewise,
112 projects of IPPs with their combined
capacity of 2124.77 MW are in other stages of
development. During FY 2076/77, 2 new PPAs
were concluded for solar projects with their
combined capacity of 9 MW. Similarly, 1 project,
namely, Trishuli Galchi Hydropower Project (75
MW) was terminated in FY 2076/77.

With this, total number of PPAs concluded till
the end of FY 2076/77 has reached 341 with
their combined capacity of 5978.134 MW.

ECONOMIC ANALYSIS DEPARTMENT

As a focal unit of tariff revision and one of the
major components of Planning, Monitoring,
and Information Technology Directorate
of Nepal Electricity Authority-
Analysis Department is mainly responsible
for conducting the activities related to the
economic and financial analysis of NEA. The
department is assigned to the following tasks:

Economic

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

e Prepare documents for review. of
electricity tariff to be submitted to
regulatory body - Electricity Regulatory
Commission of Nepal (ERC).

e Adhere with regulatory compliance while
preparing and analyzing data.

७ Study on Financial Resource Requirement.

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e Focal unit for tariff petition to be
submitted to ERC.

७ Financial/ Economic,
market analysis of NEA.

e Cost Benefit Analysis
projects.

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

e Cost analysis of services distributed by
NEA.

e Carry out 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.

e 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

commercial and

(CBA) of NEA

Management (DSM) via revision of tariff. A
study on encouraging off- peak demand and
reducing peak demand has been planned- via
Time -of -Day tariff revision will be conducted
in addition to the periodic 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, Corporate
Development Plan (CDP) and Financial Viability
Action Plan (FVAP) are assumed to be the
pillars for sustainable path of the NEA. EAD has
been advising financial and market analysis
for NEA. The department takes initiation and
plays vital role by establishing coordination
among various department while doing these
activities.

Main activities conducted ७? the
Department in the FY 2019/20

e Review of electricity tariff - EAD team
successfully filed the tariff petition to ERC

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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) Defense of the filed
tariff and relevance of proposed tariff,
iii) Public hearing- after submission of
tariff petition to ERC and strong defense,
it went for public hearing where queries
have been answered., iv) Analysis of
data- the impact of finalized tariff on
financials and overall activities of NEA
has been conducted and it is ongoing. v)
Facilitation in implementing new tariff
2020/21.

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 but the ground reality has
also not been ignored. The cost of service
for various consumer categories has been
calculated and neutral tariff for each category
has been prepared. It forms the basis for
scientific allocation of cost into different
categories. 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
like hybrid assets and costs, demand allocation
factors, and energy allocation factors, in which
best estimate has been made on the basis of
some assumptions.

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

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

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. Corporate
Development Plan team has a report
prepared which contains Key Performance
Indicators (KPI) each Directorate and
Department to achieve the target. The
targets and KPI set for the Department will
be achieved on through ongoing regular
activities. The department has taken the
initiation to develop and finalize the CDP
that visualize the unbundling of NEA via
restructuring it.

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 2019. To cop-up
with the changing scenario Investment
Requirement and NEA's contribution on
it has been identified and Estimation is
further revised in the coming years of
the plan period. It basically focusses on
the: i) Study of Cost of Service, ii) Study
on financial Resource Requirement, & iii)
Tariff Adjustment. It could be the basis
for tariff requirement under different
scenarios. 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. Special team for updating
the module has been formed and it has
prepared the draft report regarding this
and it will be conducted as a regular job
of the Department.

Financial analysis - EAD has done
economic and financial analysis for NEA.
Various financial parameters have been
considered and best analysis has been
made in co-ordination and collaboration
with various departments and related
agencies.

Capacity Building — EAD in collaboration
of concerned agencies/ organizations has
trained its staff internally and externally
wherever necessary. It is expected that
capacity building via skill enhancement
programs will be an asset not only for
the department but also for the entire
institution as well. We are grateful to the
organizations who assist us for training
and skill enhancement program. The
staffs were given opportunity to learn off-
site and on-site scenario regarding power
trade, energy exchange, tariff petition,
and handling computerized activities
among other.

Covid-19 impact analysis — Unusual
scenario has been created by corona
virus in overall economy. NEA cannot be
exception of this. Significant generation
capacity has been added to the national
grid in the year 2019/20. But the
consumption pattern did not realize as
expected. It forces us to re-estimate
and modify the electricity demand. It-
certainly — has adverse impact on the
financials of NEA. The detailed study has
been conducted and the department has
crucial role in that matter. It is significant
particularly to revise tariff ४9 tariff
petition to ERC.

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ENGINEERING SERVICES

ngineering Services Directorate iS
E 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. It is
headed by a Deputy Managing Director. The
Directorate renders its services to NEA and
private sector particularly for the study of
hydropower and transmission line projects.
The Project Development Department, Soil
Rock and Concrete Laboratory, Environmental
and Social Studies Department, Training Center
and Electromechanical Division to provide
technical services and support to various
departments within NEA and to the private
parties. The brief description of the Project
studies and other activities being carried out
under this directorate is outlined as follows:

Dudhkoshi Storage Hydroelectric
Project (DKSHEP)
Dudhkoshi Storage Hydroelectric Project

(DKSHEP) is a storage type hydropower project
with total installed capacity of 635 MW
capable of addressing prevailing power and
energy deficit during dry season. The project
is proposed to be built in the Dudhkoshi River

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originating from Solukhumbu_ district and
bordering Khotang and Okhaldhunga districts
in Province no. 1 of Nepal. The proposed dam
is located close to the village called 'Rabuwa'
on the left bank of the Dudhkoshi River, which
is about 140 km (Aerial distance) east from
Kathmandu, approximately 1.5 km northwest
from Lamidanda airport at Khotang

At present, with the support from Asian
Development Bank (ADB) under grant 0361-
NEP: PPFE, 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 NEWJECInc. (Japan) on
30 May, 2016 to perform related investigations,
Feasibility Study, Environmental and Social
Impact Study, Detailed Engineering Design
and Preparation of Bidding Documents. The
Consultant has submitted Updated Feasibility
Study Report, Pre-qualification Document,
Detailed Design Report, Environmental
Impact Assessment Report for Hydropower
Component and Bidding Documents for Civil
Works and Hydro Steel Structures (HSS) &
Access Roads contract, Plant contract and 400
KV Transmission Lines contract.

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Project area of Dudhkoshi Storage"
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The Upgraded Feasibility Study prepared by
the consultant envisages two alternatives. First
alternative is with total installed capacity 835
MW comprising an underground powerhouse
with installed capacity of 600 MW located near
Sunkoshi River with a 13.3 km long headrace
tunnel and an 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

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MW to generate energy from the downstream
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 downstream release
of the environmental flow.

For the first alternative, 835 MW, the study
report shows that the Financial Internal Rate
of Return is 9.2%, the Project Net Present
Value is 211 million US 5 and the Average
Debt Service Coverage Ratio is 2.4. For the
second alternative, Layout 635 MW, the study
report shows that the Financial Internal Rate
of Return is 9.6%, the Project Net Present
Value is 280 million US 5 and the Average
Debt Service Coverage Ratio is 2.5. For both
the alternatives, the debt-service indicators as
well as the Project Financial Internal Rate of
Return are higher than the reference figures
for similar cases. Nevertheless, the second
alternative, 635 MW is the best option from
the economic and financial point of view and
detailed design has been carried out for 635
MW by the consultant.

The Draft Detailed Design Report was submitted
in June 2019 and an International Panel of
Experts and ADB experts have reviewed the
reports submitted by the Consultant and
provided comments / suggestions on it. The
Consultant has submitted the Final Detailed
Design report in January 2020.

The project 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.।,, with Full Supply Level
at 640 m.a.s.।. located on Dudhkoshi River in
a gorge nearly one kilometer downstream of
the confluence between Dudhkoshi River and

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Thotne Khola (a tributary); an underground
powerhouse with the installed capacity of 600
MW located near 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
downstream 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 approach canal 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?.

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 at present day price levels is
estimated to be 1531 MUSD.

An International Panel of Experts and ADB
experts have reviewed the final submitted by
the consultant reports and provided comments
/ suggestions on it. There were some gaps
in the Reports and the Consultant has been
requested to fulfill the gaps and address the
provided comments/suggestions.

The Scoping and Terms of Reference (ToR)
report for EIA has been approved by Ministry
of Environment and Forests, Government of
Nepal (GoN). The Consultant has also carried
out public hearings to finalize the EIA report
and submitted the final EIA report for approval
to Department of Electricity Development

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(DoED) which is in the process of approval. The
Terms of Reference (ToR) for IEE of Transmission
Line has been submitted and Panel of Experts
and ADB experts have provided comments/
suggestions and the Consultant is finalizing the
document. In comparison to similar projects,
Dudhkoshi Storage Hydroelectric Project can
produce the more energy in terms of cost and
installed capacity with minimal social impact
(less than 200 severely displaced household)
and is financially more viable.

Public Hearing of EIA Report at Rabuwa__

Construction of track road for powerhouse site

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. Inclined Core
drilling is being carried out by Soil, Rock and
Concrete Laboratory (SRCL), Nepal Electricity
Authority. SRCL has completed Drilling at right
bank and a total of 100 m out of 200 m of core
drilling has been completed as of 5 July 2020.
The Project is also carrying out suspended
sediment sampling from suspension bridge
over Dudhkoshi River at Rabuwa Bazar.

The project has also started the process for
land acquisition. The identification of land
(land parcel) for the Employer's camp facilities
at Power house and Quarry Site at Majhi Gaun
has been completed and identification of land
for reservoir, other structure and Employer's
camp facilities at dam site is ongoing.

ENGINEERING SERVICES DIRECTORATE।

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. The road construction work has
already started through consumer committee.

Honorable Minister for Energy, Water
Resources and Irrigation Mr. Barshaman Pun
visited the project site last January along with
member of House of Representatives and
Provincial Assembly of Khotang, Okhaldhunga,
and Solukhumbhu and the Managing Director
of Nepal Electricity Authority.
Minister Mr. Barshaman Pun said that the
ministry is planning to initiate the development

process by declaring the storage scheme a

Honorable

priority project after a detailed final design is
completed.। —
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Honorable Minister for Energy, Water
Resources and Irrigation Mr. Barshaman Pun
and MD of NEA during the site visit of the
project.

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GovernmentofNepalhasinitiated communication
with development partners to raise investment
for the project. A meeting was held between
the authorities of the Ministry of Finance,
Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and
Irrigation and Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA)
with representatives of Asian Development
Bank (ADB), European Investment Bank (EIB),
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and
Korean Exim Bank regarding the investment for
the project and request has been sent to the
above development partners to invest in the
construction of this project.

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 expected to complete by end of 2020.
However, the ongoing lockdown due to
pandemic Corona may affect the finalization of
the document as well as completion of other
project activities including land acquisition
within target date. The financial arrangement
for the project is expected to complete by
the mid of 2021. The land acquisition for the
project is planned to be complete by the end
of 2021 and the construction of the project is
expected to commence from the start of 2022

and complete by the end of 2028.

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 in about 700 km
east of Kathmandu. The access to the project
area starts from "Koshi Rajmarg" which is a
national high way to Kimathanka (Chinese
Border) and is presently under construction by
Government of Nepal (6014).

The stretch of Arun River in the project area
is the boundary of the buffer zone of Makalu

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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.

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As preparation of 116 projects for
implementation, the study of UAHEP & IKHPP
(Ikhuwakhola Hydropower Project) (Detailed
Engineering design and Environmental and
Social Study) is being carried out with the
financial 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

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for the UAHEP is being carried with funding of
Government of Nepal. NEA Board decided to
projects under the Public
Company for which Upper Arun Hydroelectric
Limited (UAHEL) has been formed. The license
for study of IKHPP and Upper Arun has already
been granted to UAHEL.

develop both

The following is the present status of the
main activities of the project:

e The Consultant [CSPDR (China)-Sinotech
(Taiwan) JV] for Detailed Engineering

Design and Preparation of Bidding
Document of UAHEP and IKHPP has
submitted the Updated Feasibility

Study (UFS) Report on November 2019.
The project was optimized for 1040
MW capacity with 6 hours peaking.
The investigation works; hydrology,
topographic survey and drilling bore
hole for UFS have been completed
while test adit excavation is ongoing and
completed 852 m out of 1290 m. POE
(Panel of Expert) has recommended
additional investigation work for Detailed
Design. The MOU (Memorandum of
Understanding) is already undertaken
and signed between Project and SRCL
(Soil, Rock, Concrete Lab).

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 15
responsible for the IEE of Camp Facility,
Fishery Baseline Study (FBS) and EIA
of Access road. The IEE and FBS were
completed while field work of EIA is on-
going. ERM was assigned the ESIA, CIA
and SPS work of Hydropower component.
The Scoping document/ ToR of UAHEP
had been submitted to MoF (Ministry of

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Forest) for approval while other parallel
works, preparation of stakeholder
engagement plan, draft RAP (Resettlement
Action Plan) and physical & biological
baseline plan have been completed. The
contract period of ERM has been expired
on Feb, 2020. The consultant has asked
for time extension with revised schedule
to complete the work by Dec 2020. 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 WorldBank.

The Consultant, JV 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. An additional
geotechnical investigation for alternative
analysis of road tunnel portal with SRT,
drilling and MASW had been assigned
to SRCL. The SRCL has provided the draft
report on June 2020. The Consultant is
now carrying out the alternative analysis
and redesign (if required) the road
tunnel portals as per the final geological
investigation report submitted by the
SRCL.

The UAHEP is planned to start the
construction work of project from
September — 2023.

Test Adit at Proposed Headworks Site

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Proposed Headworks

Proposed Underground Powerhouse 3D Model

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UPPER
PROJECT

Upper Modi Hydroelectric Project comprises
two run of river projects, Upper Modi 'A' (42
MW) and Upper Modi (18.2 MW) respectively.
This project is located approximately 250
km west of Kathmandu in Annapurna Rural
Municipality of Kaski District in the Gandaki

MODI HYDROELECTRIC

Province of Nepal.

The Upper Modi 'A' Hydroelectric Project
consists mainly of a concrete weir and under
sluice to be constructed on the Modi River.
Headworks components will include a weir,
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
209.87GWh out of which 27.14 GWh dry and
182.73GWh wet season energy. Similarly,
the Upper Modi Hydroelectric Project is a
cascade project of UMHEP 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 94.46 GWh out of
which the total dry season energy is estimated
to be 10.76 GWh and the total wet season
energy is 83.7 GWh. The inlet portal is located
in the vicinity of Syauli Bazar. Powerhouse
of UMHEP is located at Birethanti Village. A
seasonal serviceable road to both headworks
and powerhouse site is available from Pokhara
Baglung Highway at Nayapul. The Gandaki
Province has started the upgrading of access
road of 10 km from Nayapul to Ghandruk.

The updated feasibility study reports have
been completed. Final energy production from
both projects has been revised after detailed
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study. Similarly, detailed topographical survey
works, geological and geotechnical study
of both projects have been completed. The
construction of project is planned to be
carried out under an EPC contract model.
An international Consultant has submitted
detailed engineering design reports, pre-
bid document, bidding documents of civil,
hydro-mechanical, electromechanical and
transmission line works for both projects. The
consultant's submittals are being reviewed by
Project and shall be finalized at the earliest.

The selection of Owner's Engineer for the
review of design and supervision of the project
will be initiated from this fiscal year. Financial
closure for the projects shall be finalized in this
fiscal year and pre-qualification of contractor
for construction of project works shall be
performed.

About 168 Ropani private land acquisition for
powerhouse area, camp area and access road
area of UMHEP has already been completed.
In this Fiscal Year 2076/77, acquisition of
about 10 Ropani of private land has been
accomplished in order to provide access to
camp area. Furthermore, remaining 86 Ropani
private lands required for construction of
both projects have been verified from survey
and land revenue office, Kaski is also in the
final stage. Likewise, other land including
government land, forest etc. will be preceded
for the permission from government of Nepal
for entitlement of Project Construction and
operation phase

Tender for construction of pre-construction
activities; camp facilities and access road to
camp, has been published for prospective
bidder and nine bidders have submitted their
offer. Evaluation of technical bid of bidders is
ongoing and expected to be completed within
one Month. The bidding process is expected to
be completed within next two months.

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Both of these projects are proposed to
be developed in company Model. For this
purpose, NEA subsidiary Modi Jalabidhut
Company has been registered as a public
company. Board members and Managing
Director has been appointed in this fiscal year.
All project activities shall be carried out from
Modi Jalvidyut Company from this fiscal year.

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Proposed Camp Layout

Layout of Proposed Headwork of Upper Modi A

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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 fulfill the 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 confluence. The — proposed
Powerhouse site is located 12 km downstream
of Kali Gandaki 'A' (KG-A) Powerhouse site.

The crest level of dam has been proposed
at 710 mas! so that Galyang Bazar on the
highway will be protected. After the site visit
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. Scoping
document and ToR 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 559 Million.

Major Environmental impact comprises of
acquisition of about 712 households and 9.4
MW Andhikholarun 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
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

Sediment sampling at Andhikhola River

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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 a prime location
along with other infrastructures.

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Corporate Office Building at Durbarmarg

NEA planned to establish a corporate office,
commercial multiplex at 26 ropanis lands at
Durbarmarg, Kathmandu. A master plan was
developed in 1989. But due to rapid change
in building technology, evolution in the latest
office design concept and changed scenario
in commercial building requirements, NEA
modified the existing master plan. 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.

NEA had submitted the design drawing to
Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) for
approval. However, 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-laws. But the Kathmandu Valley

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West Elevation of Proposed Corporate Office Building at Durbarmarga

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Development Authority (KVDA), one of the
executive body under MoUD, had allowed a
planning permit to execute the construction
as per building by-laws "काठमाडौँ उपत्यका भित्रका
नगरपालिका, नगरोन्मुख गा. बि. स. हरुमा गरिने निर्माण
सम्बन्धि मापदण्ड, २०६४", Similarly, the main
body, Kathmandu Metropolitan
City (KMC) had released the new by-laws on
building construction on 27th Asadh 2075,
as "काठमाडौँ महानगरपालिका भवन निर्माण मापदण्ड
२०७५" demanding setback of 5 m in all sides
of the building, conflicting with the by-laws
of MoUD. MoUD is insisting to follow his by-
laws for approval of the Initial Environmental
Examination (IEE). Therefore, the difference in
by-laws between MoUD and KMC, has created
a delay in the construction of the corporate
building. Currently, BPICP is revising the
architectural drawing to meet the by-laws of
MOUD by changing storey height and limiting
the total height of the building to 30 m. With
this arrangement, the setback required by the
by-laws of the MOUD will be fulfilled. BPICP will
commence the construction of the Corporate
Building from F/Y 2077/078.

execution

at Durbarmarga

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The building consists of an approximately
rectangular in shape of plinth area 807.38
11. It has eight-storey and double basement.
The exterior finishing is of ACP (Aluminum
Composite panel) and Windows are double
glazed. The building is disabled friendly and
consists of two lifts. The total floor area is 6274
sqm. The height of the building is 30 m.

New Office Building at Lainchaur

The existing office space in NEA head office
complex at Durbarmarg is not adequate to
the central offices due
to haphazard space planning and layout
of existing old buildings. Nepal Electricity
Authority has planned to construct the office
building at Lainchaur to accommodate some
of the directorate office and its departments.

accommodate all

NEA has 5-13-0-0 land area at Lainchaur. The
land is located at prime location. BPICP had
selected A. Not Architecture N Architects (P.)
Ltd for detail design of New Office Building at
Lainchaur. The Contract Agreement was done
on 6" Jan 2020. The Consultant has proposed
the eight storied building with one basement.
The built-up area is approximately 5150 sqm.

Proposed office building at Lainchaur

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Proposed Office Building at Bhagwanpau

Proposed Office Buildin

Office Building for SRCL

Soil, Rock and Concrete Laboratory (SRCL)
is located at Bhagwanpau, Swayambhu
Kathmandu. It is scattered on about 6 Ropani
12.5 Aana of land. The land is located at the
toe of Swoyambhu, a world heritage site. NEA
has planned to construct an office building at
Bhagwanpau to accommodate some of the
directorate office and its departments.

BPICP had selected A. Not Architecture N
Architects (P.) Ltd for detail design of Office
Building for SRCL at Bhagwanpau. The
Contract Agreement was done on 6th Jan
2020. As this site is located at the buffer zone
of the monumental zone, the Consultant
has proposed a five-storied slope roof styled
building fulfilling the by-laws of Department
of Archeology. The proposed built-up area is
approximately 5341 sqm.

Project Development Department

Project Development Department (PDD) looks
after the study of hydropower projects at
different levels. It is headed by a Director. There
are six divisions under the department each
headed by a Manager. 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 documents
and detailed drawings through a detailed

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design study. The Department has also been
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. Brief
descriptions of the projects being carried out
from this department is outlined in following
sections.

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 Mastha Rural-Municipality
in the Bajhang District of Sudurpaschim
Province. The project features includes 40 m
high concrete gravity dam with four number
of radial gates, 3 nos of intake gate of width
8 m and 3.5 m high;3 nos 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 3.5m
diameter and 161.30 of 2 mdiameter 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 1133.72 GWh with 6
hours daily peaking during dry period with dry
peak energy generation of 200.56 GWh. The
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connected to proposed 400/132 KV Bajhang
Substation via 0.5 km long Transmission Line.

Powerhouse Area of Chainpur Seti_
Hydroelectric Project

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.

A review of feasibility study and Preparation
of Engineering Procurement and Construction
(EPC) tender document of the project is being
carried out by Chilime Engineering Services
Company Limited (ChesCo) and is at final
stage. Design of access road to powerhouse
and design of camp facility near powerhouse
have been completed. The Scoping Document
and Terms of Reference for the environmental
impact assessment of the project
been approved by Ministry of Forest and
Environment (MoFE) on 2076/11/30.

have

Begnas Rupa Pump _ Storage
Hydroelectric Project (1SOMW)

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

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(DoED) in Kartik, 2074. The Project is located at
Pokhara Metropolitan City in the Kaski District,
State No. 4, and Nepal. The natural head of
57m available between the Begnas Lake and
Rupa Lake shall be utilized for reserving INPS
spill energy anticipated in the near future. The
project's major features include the two lakes
serving as the upper and lower reservoirs,
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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.

Begnas Rupa Pump Storage Hydroelectric Project Area

Prithivi Highway, which connects Kathmandu
with Pokhara, runs near site and thus is the
access to the Project. Lekhnath-Sundari Danda
feeder road joins the Project Area with the
Prithvi Highway.

During the fiscal year 2076/77, the
environmental impact assessment studies of
the project area have been initiated for which
the Scoping Document and TOR document,
prepared by the Environment and_ Social
Studies Department of Nepal Electricity
Authority, have been dispatched to the Ministry
of Environment and Forest for its approval for
the EIA. The sediment analysis studies on the
both Begnas and Rupa Lake are carried out by
the Innovative Engineering Services Pvt. Ltd.

The alignment survey of the 9.73 km long
220 KV transmission line is completed. The

preliminary alignment for the access road to
the project components have been identified
during the survey. The
Numerical Analysis of the Rockfill Dam and
design of the spillway in the outlet of Rupa
Lake is designed in coordination with the Rupa

reconnaissance

Lake Conservation Integrated Development
Project (RLCIDP).

Most of the project major components are
in the process of finalization and auxiliary
components like camp facility, access road,
muck disposal area, quarry sites, etc. are
under process of designing. Still, some of
the major components like surge tank and
headrace tunnel needs the modification as per
the review made by JICA Expert, Mr. Yukiyoshi
Ozaki for NEA.

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Survey 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 2076/77 following survey works have been accomplished
by survey division of PDD.

Transmission line Works Carried out by Survey Division, F.Y. 2076/77

LS.N.। Transmission Line Projects। Districts। Length{km)। _ Status

Amarpur-Dhangesagu 132 kV

Panchthar and

छ T/L Survey and Feasibility Study Taplejung 20.00 Completed
Dhalkebar-Balganga 132 kV T/L

2 Survey and Feasibility Study Dhanusa Completed
Kaligandaki-Ridi 132 kV T/L,

3 Survey and Feasibility Study Palpa and Syanjga 26.00 Completed
Lalbandi Salimpur 132 kV T/L .

4 Survey and Feasibility Study Siraha 20.00 Completed
Surkhet- Dailekh 132 kV T/L

5 Survey and Feasibility Study Surkhet and Dailekh 36.00 Completed
Dhalkebar-Bardibas 33 kV T/L

6 Survey and Feasibility Study Dhanusa and Mahottari 15.00 Completed

5 Khungri-Bhedakhet 132 kV T/L Rolpa and Rukum 55.0 Survey
Survey and Tower Spotting Running
Bhumahi-Hakui 132 kV T/L . Draft Report

Survey and Feasibility Study Nawalparas। 18.00 Completed
Godak- Anarmani 132 kV T/L Draft Report

9 Survey and Feasibility Study am and Jhapa 39.00 Completed
Inaruwa-Dharan 132 kV T/L, Draft Report

10 Survey and Feasibility Study ounsar। 30.00 Completed
Kohalpur-Nepaljung 132 kV T/L Draft Report

गर Survey and Feasibility Study Banke 20.00 Completed
Hetauda-Parawanipur-Pathlaiya

12 132 kV TL Survey and Feasibility Parsa and Bara 20.00 Completed.
Study
Pathlaiya-Harnaiya 132 kV T/L Draft Report

13 Survey and Feasibility Study Bara 27.00 Completed.
Lahan-Sukhipur 132 kV T/L, Draft Report

14 Survey and Feasibility Study Siraha 18.00 Completed
Rupani-Bordebarsnain 132 kV - Draft Report

1 T/L Survey and Feasibility Study >aptar' 21.00 Completed

16 N iigadh-Pokhariya 400 kV T/L Bara and Parsa 7500 Project
Survey and Feasibility Study running
Godak-Soyak 132 kV TL Survey Draft Report

M7 and Feasibility Study am 8.00 Completed

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Topographical Survey Works Carried out by Survey Division, F.Y. 2076/77

S.N. Projects Districts Status

1। Modi HEP(Topographical & Road Survey)। Kaski। Completed.

2। Begnas-Rupa Pumped Storage HEP। Kaski। Completed

3। Andhi Khola HEP (Topographical & ERT Survey)। Syangja। Completed
Other Activities existing Middle Masyangdi Hydroelectric

In addition to regular work consisting of carrying
out studies at different levels for different
projects, PDD has been carrying out various
activities which have been instrumental in
developing the institutional strength of Nepal
Electricity Authority in the field of consulting
Services.

Study of New Hydroelectric Projects
Government of Nepal has allocated the
budget for the study and identification of
new hydropower projects in the FY 2076/77.
The activities conducted for the study and
identification of new hydropower projects in

the FY 2076/77 are presented below:

० Suligad ROR Hydroelectric Project (22
MW)

"Suligad Hydroelectric Project" is studied as
RoR project. This project is proposed on Suligad
River at Dolpa District of Karnali Province.
The study shows the installed capacity of 22
MW. The project features includes diversion
weir / dam, sluice structure, intake structure,
headrace tunnel, surge tank, spillway, penstock
pipe, powerhouse and tailrace canal including
approach road. A 7m height diversion weir
is proposed to divert 11.10 m3/s of water
through approx. 7.4Km headrace tunnel and
canal to generate 128.40 GWh energy annually.
The power generated will be connected to the
nearest national grid.

e Marsyangdi 3 Hydroelectric Project
(36 MW)

"Marsyangdi 3 Hydroelectric Project" 5

proposed as cascade development of the

Project at Lamjung District of Gandaki Province.
Being the cascade development, the project
is peaking RoR type. The installed capacity of
the project is 36 MW. Design Discharge of the
project is 80.0 m?/s and the energy generation
of 218.90 GWh annually.

e Chera 1 Storage Hydroelectric Project
(135 MW)

"Chera 1 Storage Hydroelectric Project" is
proposed on Chera River at Jajarkot district
of Karnali Province. Chera 1 Storage project
has installed capacity of 135 MW. The project
features includes Dam, headrace tunnel, steel
lined pressure shaft, powerhouse and tailrace
structures. A 170m height rock fill dam is
proposed to divert 80.5 m3/s of water through
approx. 4.25 Km headrace tunnel to generate
396.49GWhr energy annually. Net head is of
200m.

e Dadagaun Khalanga Bheri Storage
Hydroelectric Project (133 MW)

"Dadagaun Khalanga Bheri Storage
Hydroelectric Project" is proposed on Bheri
River atRukum district of Karnali Province.
This project has installed capacity of 133
MW. The project features includes Dam,
headworks, headrace tunnel, powerhouse
and tailrace structures. A 105 m height rock
fill dam is proposed to divert 125.00 m3/s of
water through approx. 3.5 Km headrace tunnel
to generate 853.02 GWh energy annually.
The detailed desk study report has been
prepared and applied for the Survey license to
Department of Electricity Department.

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e Kaligandaki 2 Storage Hydroelectric
Project (310 MW)

"Kaligandaki 2 Storage Hydroelectric Project" is
proposed on Kaligandaki River at Nawalparasi
East, Syanga and Tanahu districts of Gandaki
Province and Palpa district of Province No
3. It has the installed capacity of 310 MW.
Being the toe development project, the
main components includes rock fill dam and
powerhouse. A 120m height rock fill dam
is proposed to divert 333.35 m3/s of water
to generate 2012.48 GWh energy annually.
The detailed desk study report has been
prepared and applied for the Survey license to
Department of Electricity Department.

e Saptagandaki Storage HEP (146.27MW
to 283.44 MW)

"Saptagandaki Storage Hydroelectric Project"
is proposed on Saptagandaki River at Tanahun,
and Nawalpur district of Gandaki Province
and Chitwan district of Bagmati Province.
The bed level of the proposed dam site is at
elevation about 178 m below the confluence
of Kaligandaki and Narayani River. Various
options have been studied at different FSL level
viz. FSL 215, 220 and 230m. The maximum
installed capacity of the Saptagandaki Storage
project is 283.44 MW.

Environment and Social Studies

Department

Realizing the need of addressing environmental
and social issues associated with hydropower
related development, Environment and Social
Studies Department (ESSD) was established in
2000 under the Engineering Service Directorate
of NEA. In due course of time, due to increasing
complexities of hydropower development with
environment and society, the scope of work of
ESSD has increased significantly.

the activities related

aspects of

ESSD executes all

environmental and social

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hydroelectric Projects (HEPs) and transmission
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 measuresand
community support programs of hydroelectric,
transmission line and distribution line projects.

During the fiscal year 2076/077, ESSD was
actively engaged in environment and social
studies, monitoring and protection of the
environment. However, the performance of
the department was affected by two factors;
i) change in legal regime governing the study
projects and ii) the global pandemic COVID-19.
This year, ESSD witnessed the change in the
legal regime, where the initial Environment
Protection Act of 1997 (2053) and Environment
Protection Rules of 1997 (2054) were replaced
by Environment Protection Act, 2019 (2076)
Rules, 2020
(2077) respectively. Similarly, all the field study
and field based activities were postponed
due to the global pandemic of COVID-19 and
the lockdown. Probably, ESSD was the first to
be indirectly affected by COVID-19 in Nepal,
as the office building of the department
based in Kharipati, Bhaktapur was used by
the Government of Nepal to establish the
first quarantine. With this, the office of the
department was shifted to the Head office of
NEA for immediate functioning. However, due

and Environment Protection

to limited space available in the head office
premises, ESSD shifted its office to Lazimpat,
Kathmandu.

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Despite all these unfavorable circumstances in
this fiscal year, the department has successfully
completed and got clearance from concerned
ministries for EIA of two TL Projects and IEE/
Updated IEE of five projects. In addition,
Scoping document (SD) and Terms of Reference
(ToR) for EIA of four projects and ToR for 1६८
of six TL projects were also approved by the
concerned ministries. The following sections
provides a brief of different tasks carried out
by ESSD in the FY 2076/077.

1. Study Projects
a. Projects Requiring EIA

The whole process of EIA in Nepal is primarily
guided by Environment Protection Act (EPA),
2076 and Environment Protection Rules
(EPR), 2077. All the documents subject to EIA
including the SD; ToR and main EIA document
are subjected to approval by the Ministry of
Forests and Environment (MoFE). In the fiscal
year 2076/077, ESSD was involved in the EIA of
following 10 projects, out of which EIA of two
projects have been approved by the ministry
and the EIA/S-EIA of four projects have been
submitted for approval.

1. Kohalpur-Surkhet 132kV TLP: EIA report
approved by MoFE on Jan. 21, 2020

2. Kaligandaki Corridor(New Butwal-
Bardghat) 220kV TLP:EIA report approved
on March 5, 2020

3. Upper Modi HEP (18.02MW): S-EIA report
submitted to MoFE for approval

4. Uttarganga Storage HEP (828MW): EIA
report submitted to DoED

5. Andhikhola Storage HEP (180MW): EIA
report Submitted to DoED

6. Ghorahi-Madichaur 132kV TLP: SD/ToR
approved by MoFE, EIA submitted to DoED

7. Access Road of Upper Arun HEP: SD/ToR
approved by MoFE, Draft EIA submitted to
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8. Chainpur Seti HEP (210MW): SD/ToR

approved by MoFE

9. Rolwaling Khola HEP (22MW): SD/ToR
submitted to MoFE for approval.

10. Begnas-Rupa Pump Storage HEP (150MW):

Public hearing for EIA of Andhikhola Storage
HEP at Galang, Syangija

Syangja

Public hearing of Ghorahi Madichaur 132kV_
TLP at Ghorahi, Dang

Public hearin

b. Projects Requiring IEE

The documents, ToR and 1८८ are subject to
approval from the concerned ministry as per
EPR, 2077. In the FY 2076/077, ESSD was
engaged in IEE of 17 projects and was able
to get approval for IEE of five projects from
Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and
Irrigation. Similarly, ToR for IEE of five projects
were also approved by the Ministry. The status
of projects requiring IEE is presented as follows;

1. Balefi Corridor 132kV TL Project:IEE
approved on September 2, 2019

2. Dadakhet-Rahughat 132kV TL Project:IEE
approved on September 30, 2019

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Lekhnath-Damauli 220kV TLProject:U-IEE
approved on February 12, 2020
Trishuli3B Hub-Bhalche 33kV TLProject:IEE
approved on March 4, 2020
Kusaha-Biratnagar 132kV TL Project:
U-IEE approved on July 7, 2020
Borang-Ratmate 220kV TLProject: IEE
report submitted to DoED for approval
Tumlingtar-Sitalpati 220kV TLProject: ToR
approved, IEE report submitted to DoED
Mainaihaya-Sampattiya 132kV TLProject:
ToR approved, Draft IEE prepared
Amarpur-Dhungesanghu 132kV TLProject:
ToR approved

Lalbandhi-Salempur 132kV TLProject: ToR
approved, Draft IEE prepared

Trishuli 3B-Ratmate 220kV TLProject: ToR
approved

Dhalkebar-Balganga 132kV TLProject: ToR
submitted to DoED

Kaligandaki-Ridi 132kV TLProject: ToR
submitted to DoED for approval
Baneshwor-Bhaktapur 132kV
Underground TL Project: MoU signed, ToR
under preparation

Grid Tied Solar Power Project Block No.5
(6.5MW): MoU signed, ToR submitted to
DoED

Parwanipur-Pokhariya 132kV TL Project:
MoU signed, ToR under preparation
Surkhet-Dailekh 132kV TL Project: MoU
signed

Monitoring Projects

ESSD was involved in environmental monitoring
and mitigation works of 11 different projects

by establishing Environmental

and Social

Management Unit (ESMU) at project sites. The
department prepared and submitted quarterly
and semi-annual monitoring reports to the
respective projects as per the provisions made

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in Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
The status of different monitoring projects is
as follows;

1.

10.

Uppertrishuli 3 'A' HEP
Monitoring works completed

(6GOMW):

Nepal India Electricity Transmission and
Trade Project; Hetauda-Dhalkebar-Duhabi
400kV TL :24 Quarterly Monitoring
Report ( Up to March 2020) submitted

Nepal India Electricity Transmission and
Trade Project Hetauda-Bharatpur-Bardghat
220४ 11,247 =Quarterly Monitoring
Report (Up to May 2020) submitted

SASEC Project: Quarterly Monitoring
Report (up to March, 2020) and monthly
( up to June) submitted

Kaligandaki Corridor (Dana-Kushma)

220kV TLProject

Marsyangdi-Kathmandu 220kV TLProject
Kaligandaki § Corridor
Butwal) 220kV TL Project
Marsyangdi Corridor (Udipur-
Markichowk-Bharatpur) 220kV TL Project
Tamakoshi-Kathmandu 400kV TLProject:
Semi Annual report (Jan-June, 2020) and
Quarterly Monitoring Report (up to June)
submitted.

132/220kV Chilime Substation Hub and
Chilime-Trishuli 220kV TLProject: 11"
Quarterly Monitoring Report (up to
March 2020) submitted

Trishuli 3B Hub substation Project: 11%
Quarterly Monitoring Report (up to
March 2020) submitted

Samundratar- Trishuli 3B Hub 132kV
TLProject:17" Quarterly Monitoring
Report(up to March 2020) submitted
Upper Trishuli 3A-Matatirtha 220kV
TL Project: Environment and _ Social
Management Completion Report submitted.
Garjyang-Khimti 132kV TLProject: 9
Quarterly Report( up to March 2020)
submitted

(Kushma-New

11. New Modi Lekhnath 132kV TLProject:
यु" Quarterly Environment and Social
Management Report (up to April 2020)
submitted.

3. Mitigation and Enhancement Programs

The mitigation works as per the Vulnerable
Community Development Plan prepared for
the Hetauda-Dhalkebar-Duhabi transmission
line has been completed. The brief of mitigation
measures implementation in different project
in FY 2076/077is presented below;

3.1 Nepal India Electricity Transmission
and Trade Project; Hetauda-
Dhalkebar-Duhabi 400kV TL

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 2019/20, a total of 275,000
seedlings of various species have been planted
in about 172 ha forest area of 10 project
affected districts and the plantation area is
being managed. Out of that, about 182,600
seedlings have been planted in about 114ha
of forest land in 9 project affected districts in
this fiscal year. Similarly, a one-day health and
safety including hotspot awareness program
was conducted at 2 places for project workers,

each at Rautahat and Saptari.

Plantation in Sunsari

On-site Awareness Training at Rautahat

3.2 SASEC Projects:

Under SASEC, currently four projects are

under construction which' 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
these projects by establishing the site based
Environment and Social Management Units
(ESMUs). In the FY 2019/20, the following
activities were carried out in these projects.

a. Kaligandaki Corridor (Dana-Kushma)
220kV TL Project
The ESMU of the project is established at
Beni of Myagdi. Two full time safeguard
(environmental and_ social) officers are
deployed for day-to-day monitoring. Most
of the safeguard related training has been
completed whereas the monitoring is ongoing.

b. Kaligandaki Corridor (Kushma-New
Butwal) 220kV TL Project

ESMU has been established at Butwal of
Rupandehi and Waling of Syangja for day to day
Environment and Social Monitoring and the
necessary key experts have been mobilized. A
one-day social/community awareness program
was conducted in 5 places of 3 project affected
districts (Palpa, Syangja and Rupandehi) where
a total of 177 locals participated.

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८. Marsyangdi-Kathmandu 220 kV TL
Project

The ESMU for the project is established at
Aanbu-Khaireni, Tanahun and Dharke of
Dhading. Twosafeguardofficerare fully deputed
at site.A seven-day agricultural productivity
intensification training was conducted which
benefitted a total of 28 local people. Similarly,
under the skill development program, 60-days
tailoring training for 32 female participants
and 30 days driving training for 17 participants
were completed. Basic computer training for 8
participants was also completed in this fiscal
year. These participants were from the project
affected families.

Participants of Tailoring Training

त. Marsyangdi Corridor (Udipur-
Markichowk-Bharatpur) 220kV TL
Project

Environment and Social Management Unit
has been established at Baradi of Tanahun
district for day to day Environment and Social
Monitoring and the necessary key experts have
been mobilized. The formation of GRC in the
concerned project affected RMs/Municipalities
has been initiated.

3. 3132/220kV Chilime Substation
Hub and Chilime-Trishuli 200kV TL
Project

established at Chilime
A five-day agriculture

ESMU_ has' been
of Rasuwa_ district.

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intensification training program focusing
on vegetable farming was organized at
two different places. Similarly, a three-day
livestock training to 30 project affected
people was conducted at Sano Haku and goat
was distributed to the participants. Likewise
light vehicle driving training was given to 25
project affected people at Underprivileged
Children's Educational Program (UCP) Institute,
Bhaktapur.

Participants of Five Days Agriculture Training
at Rasuwa

Certificate distribution for Driving Training

Participants
3.4 Trishuli 3B Hub Substation Project

ESMU is established at Betrawati of Rasuwa
district. A one-month light vehicle driving
training was conducted for 10 project affected
people. Similarly, a 390 hours house wiring
training was provided to 10 people affected by
the project.

ENGINEERING SERVICES DIRECTORATE।

Participants of Driving Training and House

Participants of Driving Trainin

Wiring Training

3.5 Samundratar- Trishuli 3B Hub 132kV
TL Project

A five-day Non-timber forest product (NTFP)
management training was organized in Bidur
of Nuwakot, where a total of 16 participants
from 8 different community forest users groups
(CFUGs) participated. As a part of the training,
8,000 saplings (of mango, lemon and bamboo)
were distributed to concerned CFUGs

3.6 Upper Trishuli 3A-Matatirtha 220kV
TL Project

Hoarding boards containing informative and
warning signs were placed at 15 different
locations in project affected area. Light vehicle
driving training (one-month) to 65 participants
and 390hrs building electrician training to 40
participants were completed in this fiscal year.

3.7 Garjyang-Khimti 132kV TL Project
Agriculture training was conducted at five

different locations for 60 local people in project
area.

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3.8 New Modi-Lekhnath 132kV TL Project
ESMU is established at Patichaur of Modi Rural
Municipality, Parbat. Eleven hoarding boards
including project information, safety and
environmental messages were placed in areas
near to project site.

Hoarding Board Installation at Bhalamchaur,

Hoardin

Pokhara Metropolitan City

4. Community Support Programs
Under Community support programs of under-
construction projects, different activities were
completed in the FY 2019/20 which are as
follows;

4.1 Nepal India Electricity Transmission
900 Trade Project; Hetauda-
Dhalkebar-Duhabi 400kV TL

Support was provided to 3 schools affected

or located nearby the TL in Bara, Sarlahi

and Dhanusha_ districts which included

construction of boundary wall and class rooms
as well as provision of construction materials.
Moreover, the support was provided for the
placement of about 190 meter 6 inch Ductile
lron (DI) drinking water pipelines of Bardibas
Small Town Water Supply and Sanitation Users
Organization at Bardibas, Mahottari.

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Under construction School Office Room in
Nijgadh, Bara
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4.2 Nepal India Electricity Transmission
and Trade' Project; Hetauda-
Bharatpur-Bardaghat 220 kV TL

Under the community support program,
construction material was provided to Hasaura
Chilla Drinking water Consumers Committee
at Kawasoti-3 and Lohaseshwor Baba Dham
Temple of Madhyabindu  Municipality-8,Nawalpur district. Similarly bank
protection work at Mukundasen Basic School

river

of Gaidakot Municipality-12 and construction
of Canal (Near Tower no 203) at Bineyee Trivani
Rural Municipality-2, were completed in this
fiscal year.

Construction Material Supply at Kawasoti

4.3 SASEC Projects:

a. Marsyangdi-Kathmandu 220 kV TL
Project

Under CSP activities, construction materials
such as cements (PPC/OPC), TMT rebar, tubular

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pipe, tile, sand and stone, bricks and CGI steel
were provided to Nama Buddha Committee
located at Dharke of Dhading district for the
construction of cremation sites of Tamang
community.

9. Kaligandaki Corridor (Dana-Kushma)
220 kV TL Project

The construction materials (cement) and

Irrigation Pipe (HDPE) have been distributed to

Jaljala Rural Municipality Ward No. 8 of Parbat

district under the CSP.

c. Marsyangdi Corridor (Udipur-
Markichowk-Bharatpur) 220 kV TL
Project

A Shade was constructed at Fulbari Ghat of

Sundarbazar, Lamajung district for the rest of

people coming in nearby cremation areas.

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Construction of Shade at Phulbari Ghat
Sundarbazar, Lamjung

4.4 Tamakoshi-Kathmandu 220/400kV
TL Project

ESMU has been established at Charikot Dolakha
for Khimti-Barhabise section and Khandichour
for Barhabise-Kathmandu section. Under the
Community Support Program,construction of
Seti Devi Temple and stairs to the temple at
Chautra Shangachowkgadi Municipality Ward
No 8, Irkhu in Sindhupalchowk was completed.
Similarly, in Barhabise, construction of resting
place at four places, restoration work of
Bhimsen Temple and Kriyapputri Bhawan as
well as compound wall construction of Buddha
Stupa was completed. Under the school
support extension,

program, playground

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fencing and improvement of road to Seti Devi
Basic Schoollocated at Irkhu of Sindhupalchowk
was completed.

4.5 Trishuli 3B Hub Substation Project
Construction of crematorium (Maranpati) was
completed at Kispang Rural Municipality-5
near the bank of Trishuli River. The construction
was completed with active participation and
support of Sukare Maranpati Construction
User Groups.

4.6 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, 270 bags OPC cement was provided
to Kalika Devi and Bhumeshwor Mahadev
Temple Consumers Committee of Naubise,
Samundratar. Similarly, 500 bags OPC cement,
300 bags PPC cement, 1600 kg TMT Iron bar
was provided to Ward Committee of Ward
No. 3 of Tadi RM at Kharanitar and 100 bags
OPC cement and 1500 meter HD pipe (25 mm
diameter) to Paharebhal Danda Community
Forest Users' Group.

4.7 New Modi-Lekhnath
Project

132kV_ TL

Under the school support program, one set

of computer and projector was provided to
Aadarsha Primary School of Modi RM of Parbat.। i छ - ey : हा का -
Handing over computer and projector to.
Aadarsha Primary School, Parbat

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Soil, Rock and Concrete Laboratory

Soil, Rock and Concrete Laboratory (SRCL)
established and developing as Geotechnical
Department is under the Engineering Services
Directorate of Nepal Electricity Authority. It
provides services in geological and geotechnical
investigations, in-situ and laboratory testing for
different phases of hydropower development
works. It provides services like Geological
Mapping, Geophysical Surveys (Resistivity and
Seismic Methods), Core Drilling, Construction
Material Investigations and laboratory testing
of soil, rocks and concrete at different levels
for different departments of NEA and private

sectors as well.

Followings are the major works executed by
SRCL in fiscal year 2076/77

1. Geotechnical investigation works of
Phukot Karnali Hydroelectric Project,
Kalikot.

SRCL has completed the assigned investigation
works for Phukot Karnali HEP located at Kalikot
district. 1570m of core drilling works along with
geological mapping, geophysical investigation
by ERT and construction material survey have
been accomplished so far. Additional 300m of
core drilling works as assigned by the Client is
in progress.

2. Geophysical and Geotechnical
investigation works of Betan Karnali

Hydroelectric Project, Surkhet/
Achham
The geophysical investigation works by

Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT) was
completed at both dam site and powerhouse
area of Betan Karnali HEP in the previous fiscal
year. SRCL has completed 722m of core drilling
works as assigned by the Client.

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3. Geotechnical investigation works
of Jagadullah Hydroelectric Project,
Dolpa.

All the investigation works for this project has

been completed except the additional core

drilling works for the bridge located at Triveni,

Dolpa. 458m linear depth of core drilling works

at headworks, powerhouse and a bridge near

lla village has already been completed. In
addition, construction material survey for this

project has also been completed.

4. Geological, Geophysical and
Geotechnical investigation and
Laboratory Tests of Sunkoshi Marin
Diversion Multipurpose Project,
Sindhuli.

Detail Engineering Geological mapping along

the Headrace Tunnel alignment (13.1km) of

this project was completed. Based on the
geological mapping and laboratory testing of
collected core samples, Geotechnical Baseline

Report (GBR) was prepared and submitted to

the Client.

5. Geological, Geophysical and
Geotechnical investigation works of
Andhi Khola Storage HEP, Syangja.

Geotechnical investigation works for phase III of

this project includes 770m core drilling works

along with 2.3km long ERT surveys and Geological
mapping of damsite. In total, 525m of core
drilling works has been completed so far which
is 68% of the total assigned works. ERT survey
for intake, surge shaft and along the penstock
pipe alignment has been completed. Additional

ERT at Galyang saddle is remaining. Because of

the COVID-19 pandemic, remaining works will be

completed in the next fiscal year only.

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6. Geological and Geophysical
investigation of Uttarganga Storage
Hydroelectric Project, Baglung

SRCL has mobilized a team for the arrangement
of core drilling works at powerhouse site of
this project. The core drilling works (330m) at
powerhouse will starts in the next fiscal year
only.

7. Geotechnical investigation works of
Upper Arun HEP Access Road Tunnel,
Sankhuwasabha.

SRCL has completed the — additional
investigation works for northern and southern
portal of access road tunnel of Upper Arun HEP
located at Sankhuwasabha. Additional 213m
core drilling works along with 7.3km Seismic
Refraction Survey and 12 MASW survey were

completed in this phase.

8. Geotechnical investigation works
of Dudhkoshi Storage Hydroelectric
Project, Khotang/Okhaldhunga

Installation of drill rig for core drilling works at
the left bank (100m inclined hole) of Dudhkoshi
Storage HEP project has been done and the
core drilling works will start soon.

investigation works of
hydroelectric Project,

9. Geological
Lower Seti
Tanahu

SRCL completed 215m of core drilling works
for this project this year. Core drilling works for
surge shaft has been stopped due to COVID-19
pandemic and will be resumed soon after the
cessation of Corona virus.

Construction Material and

Laboratory Tests

Survey

७ Jagadullah Hydroelectric Project, Dolpa

७ Uttarganga storage Hydroelectric Project,
Baglung.

७  Seti-Nadi Hydropower Project, Bajhang
(Laboratory tests only)

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Miscellaneous Laboratory Tests:

e Compressive — strength tests on
compressed stabilized bricks produced by
different industries, Build UP Nepal.

७ Compression and various tests on core
samples, Treacebale Measurement Pvt
Ltd.

e Compressive strength tests on core
samples provided by Sakhuwa engineering
Consultancy Pvt. Ltd.

Core Drilling Works at Dudhkoshi SHEP.

Seismic Refraction survey at Upper Arun HEP

Seismic Refraction survey at U

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Sample of core recovered

Laboratory tests on core sample

Laboratory tests on soil samples
provided by Rupa Taal Irrigation
Project, Kaski. Electromechanical

Design Division

EMD is established under Engineering Services
Directorate, the Electromechanical Design
Division has been providing technical supports
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 has done
detailed study on Power Evacuation analysis of
Upper Modi HEP, and Upper Arun HEP power
evacuation study is going on. This engineering
services of power evacuation study is done
with collaboration of Power System Planning
Department of NEA. Feasibility study of
Begnas-Rupa Pumped Storage Hydro Electric
Project, studying and analyzing the electro-
mechanical design part was initiated from
previous fiscal year, this study will be continued.
Apart from it, the Division is also involved in
procurement and maintenance of vehicles
under Engineering Services Directorate. From
three years it has been fully involved for the
establishment of a new concrete pole plant in

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Tankisinuwari, Morang. Also this Division has
been monitoring the overall functioning of
Central Workshop in Hetauda which is involved
in maintenance and repair of transformers.
Similarly it has also been monitoring the overall
functioning of Kotre Pole Plant, Tanahu as well
as Concrete Pole Plant, Amlekhgunj. In Fiscal
Year 2076/077, this Division is continuing the
establishment of a new concrete pole plant in
Tankisinuwari, Morang. In near future, it is also
planning the establishment of concrete pole
plants in central and western regions of Nepal.

Amlekhgunj Concrete Pole Plant

Concrete Pole Plant, Amlekhgunj Established
in 2051 BS and located at Amlekhgunj road,
Bara, the pole plant has been contributing
to Nepal Electricity Authority being an entity
under Engineering Services Directorate with
its objectives of producing 8m, 9m and 11m
size PSC poles for distribution to Regional
office of NEA and private firm as well. Since
the permanent employees are not sufficient
to meet the current production target, so
daily wages employees are also involved. In
this fiscal year gross profit of this Pole plant
is around 3.1 crore. The plant is working to
its best using its available manpower and
resources to meet time bound production and
delivery of the poles.

Types F.Y. F.Y. F.Y.
of Pole। 074/075। 075/076। 076/077

8m 6936 8780 6186
2 9m 5828 7390 6030
3 11m 1806 3752 3008

Total 14570 19922 15224

Kotre Concrete Pole Plant

Kotre Pole Plant is located in Shuklagandaki
Municipality, Ward No. 2, Kotreof Tanahun along
Prithvi Highway. It was jointly established by
Government of Nepal & Finland Government in
2042 B.S. to implement Pokhara Electrification

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Project. After termination of that project, this
plant was handed over to Nepal Electricity
Authority (NEA). Now it has been working to
implement concrete pole production and sales
of different sizes poles to DCS, NEA. Currently
the plant is producing 8.0m, 9.0m and 11m
sizes pole of standard sizes as per design
norms. From this fiscal year, 8 Nos. of 8m Pole,
24 Nos. of 9m Pole and 24 Nos. of 11m Pole
are produced in this plant on daily basis. In F/Y
2076/77, 3880 nos. of 8m Pole, 5184 nos. of
9m Pole and 3120 nos. of 11m pole have been
produced in this plant despite lockdown due

to COVID-19.

Concrete Pole Plant, Tankisinuwari &
Lamki

Concrete Pole Plant, Tankisinuwari & Lamki
is working under Electromechanical Division,
Engineering Service Directorate, Durbarmarg,
Kathmandu. During this Fiscal Year, 2076/077,
the Plant has completed construction of
Office Building, Store Buildings, Installation
of Concrete Mixture, Boiler, Cranes at
Morang. The tensioning Post
installation work is near about completion in

Tankisinuwari,

Tankisinuwari. 95 percentage of concrete pole
plant construction works have been completed
in Tankisinuwari. The pole 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. The production will
start from this fiscal year 2077/078, which will
fulfil the demand of PSC Poles in eastern part
of Nepal.

In case of Concrete pole plant in Lamki, Plant
has started to construct Office building, Store
Buildings, Installation of PSC Pole Moulds. In
addition to this, the plant has started to prepare
tensioning posts, Cranes, Boiler and Concrete
Mixture in the factory. The construction work
of this pole plant will be completed in fiscal
year 2077/78. This pole plant has a production

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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 coming fiscal year 2078/079,
which will fulfil the demand of PSC Poles in western part of Nepal.

Central Workshop

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 Engineering Service
Directorate with its purpose of repairing Distribution and Power transformer of Regional Offices of
NEA, Power transformers of various Hydroelectric Centers, testing of transformers and providing
the available heavy equipment on rent. Considering the increasing demand of electricity in Nepal
and contributing to maintain best quality of supply, transformer itself being a major component
of power system, the workshop has been striving to its best, using its available resources to meet
time bound repair and testing services.

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Winding of Power Transformer Tanking Power Transformer

The achievement of the workshop in the last five fiscal years is tabulated below:

Description

2072/073 2073/074। 2074/075 2075/076। 2076/077

1 Distribution Transformer

- 433 636 805 807 850
Repair
बै कि Se Power Transformer Repair 10 13 8 13 9
3। Transformer Testing 2448 4041 2362 8476 8250

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Major Accomplishment of FY 2076/077

e Repaired highest number of distribution
transformer (850 numbers) till FY
2076/077.

७ Number of transformer tested is 8250.

e = Repair and maintenance of 18 MVA, 33/11
kV power transformer of Kathmandu
Grid, NEA.

e Facilitated the conduction of 10 days
Distribution Transformer Training to
NEA staffs up to Supervisor level from
all regional offices in collaboration with
Training Center, NEA, Kharipati.

e Construction of Power Transformer Repair
Workshop Building has been going on with
the completion of second beam level.

NEA Training Center

NEA Training Center (referred as NEA, TC)
is located at Kharipati, Bhaktapur has been
providing different skill enhancing trainings
to the employees of NEA as well as other
organizations since 2046 B.S. It was at
Ratnapark, Kathmandu from 2046 to 2057 8.5.
and serving from Kharipati since 2057. During
the last 31 years, NEA, TC has trained 21,421
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, 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 hall 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. There are 3 hostel
buildings with the capacity of 130 beds and

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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

(23 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

e Provide Knowledge, Skill and Attitude
enhancing tips.

e Supply need based trainings to NEA
employees for enhancing their work
efficiency and enabling them for serving
the customers effectively.

७ 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

७ Promote knowledge and_ skill

environment and technology.

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

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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 2076/77

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

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with the management and feedbacks provided
by trainees. In the fiscal year 2076/77 many
of the trainings were conducted in its own
building where as some of the trainings were
at the regional level especially for the assistant
level staffs from DCS. In this fiscal year, total
numbers of trainings conducted were 23 with
507 trainees in number. Due to the corona

pandemic, the target did not meet in this F/Y.

Extra Activities

In addition NEA, TC

provides seminar halls, class rooms, hostels and

to training programs,

ground space on rent to different users, groups /
organizations etc. Various Engineering Colleges,
NGOs/INGOs,
Shooting Unit and other institutions are using

Political Parties, Co-operatives,
the facilities available in the NEA, TC for various
purposes. The total income generated from these
services amounted to Rs.27,04,463/70 (With VAT)
in the fiscal year 2076/77. The Training Center has
also provided space and services to various offices
of NEA at its premises. A Transformer Testing
Lab is being constructed in the premises of the
Training Centre. During the corona pandemic,
Nepal government has made the quarantine in
the hostel premises for the Nepali people rescued
from China and other countries.

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Training Program Conducted on F/Y 2076-077

No. of
sn[ pate Participants

1 2076.05.23 to 25 Induction for Level-2/1 Technical Group Assistant Kharipati
2 2076.05.23 to 25 Induction for level- 1 Admin Group 30 Assistant Kharipati
3 2076.05.24 to 29 Central e-Attendance System 19 Assistant Kharipati
4 2076.05.29 to 31 GIS Mapping System 10 Officer Kharipati
5 2076.06.05 to 09 Central e-Attendance System 25 Officer & Hetauda
6 2076.06.30 to 07.03 Central e-Attendance System 16 Officer & Kha ripati
7 2076.07.18 to 22 Central e-attendance System 16 Officer & Kha ripati
8 2076.07.25 to 29 Central e-Attendance System 19 Officer Kharipati
9 2076.08.02 to 06 M-Power Billing System 19 Assistant Janakpur
10 2076.08.08 to 16 Distribution Transformer Repair & 7 Assistant Kathmandu
11 2076.08.09 to 13 Central e-Attendance System 20 Officer & Kha ripati
12 2076.08.22 to 26 CAIS Account & Payroll System 18 Assistant Kharipati
13 2076.09.13 to 17 CAIS Account & Payroll System 18 Assistant Hetauda
14 2076.09.21 to 25 Central e-Attendance System 20 Officer = € Butwal
15 2076.09.23 to 29 M-Power Billing System 17 Assistant Kharipati
16 2076.10.01 to 03 CAIS Inventory Management System 17 Assistant Kharipati
17 2076.10.05 to 14 Auto CAD 20 Officer Kharipati
18 2076.10.12 to 16 Central e-Attendance System 20 Officer € Kha ripati
19 2076.10.20 to 26 M-Power Billing System 19 Assistant Nepalgunj
20 2076.10.22 to 28 M-Power Billing System 18 Assistant Kharipati
21 2076.11.05 to 19 Central e-Attendance System 20 Officer & Janakpur
Distribution Transformer Repair
22 2076.11.16 to 25 Maintenance 30 Assistant Hetauda
23 2076.11.20 to 24 Central e-Attendance System 19 Assistant Janakpur
Total 507
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PROJECT MANAGEMENT DIRECTORATE।

roject Management Directorate (PMD) in
P the Nepal Electricity Authority's organogram
has a role to execute and facilitate the
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 sectorincluding transmission
line, substation, distribution
modernization,

system,
distribution system 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 leading environmental and
engineering study of different transmission
lines up to 400 kV voltage level with length
of more than 1000 km 900 substations
associated with it under ADB Grant No. 0361:
Project Preparatory Facility for Energy (PPFE).
The current portfolio of Project Management

is also

FISCAL YEAR 2019/2020

PROJECT
MANAGEMENT
DIRECTORATE

Directorate exceeds USD 1.3 Billion together
with financing from Asian Development Bank,
Government of Nepal, Government of Norway
and European Investment Bank.

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 46 km (ii) Barhabise-Kathmandu
400 kV DC Transmission Line of length 44 km
& Lapsiphedi-Duwakot 132 kV DC Transmission
Line of length 14 km and (iii) Barhabise GIS
substation (220/132 kV, 160 MVA (3x53.33
MVA) & 132/11 kV 5 MVA). Due to inadequate
fund in ETESIP, one of the subprojects "220
kV GIS Substation Construction in Barhabise"
has been financed through Loan No. 3542 -

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NEP (SF): Power Transmission and Distribution
Efficiency Enhancement Project (PTDEEP).

The contract for construction of New Khimti —
Bahrabise 400 kV Transmission Line is signed
with M/S KEC International Limited, India on 20
May, 2020. Survey and land parceling are on the
verge of completion while design, testing and
material supply is going on. Design-drawings for
different components of transmission line has
already been approved. Further, tree cutting
is approved from the ministry cabinet and the
contract with Forest and Soil Conservation
Department is completed. This transmission
line is planned to be commissioned by October
2021.

2400 kV Bahrabise-Kathmandu Transmission
Line Tower

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 123 nos. of towers
of 400 kV TL, 50 tower foundations have been
completed and 6 are under construction.

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The 400 kV and 132 kV TL is scheduled to be
completed by April 2021, however with the
effects of COVID-19 pandemic, completion
time is likely to be extended.

The contract for procurement of plant for
220 kV Barhabise GIS SS has been awarded to
M/S JV of Guangxi Transmission & Substation
Construction Co. and Shenzhen Clou
Electronics Co. Ltd, China. Land acquisition,
compensation distribution, ownership transfer
and 80 % of the design works have been
completed. Construction work at site is going
on. Power and Station Transformers are ready
for shipment and GIS equipment are in advance
stage of manufacturing completion.

B) SASEC Power System Expansion
Project (SASEC PSEP)

1) Samundratar- Trishuli
Transmission Line

38 132kV

The scope of this project is to construct of
26 km double circuit 132 kV transmission
line (including 3 km of four circuits) from
Samundratar to Trishuli 3B Hub and 132/33kV,
2x30 MVA, 33/11kV, 2x8 MVA Substation at
Samundratar, Nuwakot. In coordination with
ADB, the project financing agreement was
concluded in April 20, 2015 with European
Investment Bank (EIB) to finance Loan of
equivalent USD 120 Million for this project and
Marsyangdi Corridor 220 kV Transmission Line
Project.

a ला नि

Samundratar 132/33 kV Substation

PROJECT MANAGEMENT DIRECTORATE

For transmission line part, detail survey, land
acquisition, tower design and tower testing
of type DA, DB, DC and DD type has been
completed. 77
construction and 63 tower erection out of 84

nos. of tower foundation
nos. of has been completed till date. Similarly,
for substation part, design of electrical and civil
components of substation has been approved.
All equipment have been delivered to the
site except a few which are under inspection.
Almost 50% of 132 kV equipment installations
and all 33 kV equipment have been installed.
The transmission line and substation facilities
are targeted to be commissioned by December
2020.

2) Marsyangdi Corridor 220 kV

Transmission Line Project

Marsyangdi Corridor 220 kV Transmission
Line Project once completed will evacuate
approximately 1600 MW of power generated
by various hydropower stations under
constructions in the Marsyangdi river basin/
corridor. The Project comprises of construction
of approx. 113 km long double circuit 220 kV
transmission line from Manang (Dharapani
Substation) (New Bharatpur
Substation) substation, Udipur
Substation and Markichowk substation and
construction of 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).

to Chitwan
via Khudi

The length of upper section of 220 kV, double
circuit transmission line from Dharapani to
Udipur is 46 km which constitutes 18 km
double circuit transmission line from Udipur
to Khudi with twin ACCC Drake conductor.
The remaining 28 km section from Khudi to
Udipur will be constructed using ACSR Moose

conductor. The lower 67 km section of 220
kV double circuit line extends from Udipur
to Bharatpur and will be of twin ACCC Drake
conductor.

The contract of transmission line from Udipur
to Bharatpur section has been awarded to
Pinggao Group Co. Ltd, China and construction
works are in progress. All types of tower design
work has been completed. Testing of DB, DC
and DD type tower has been completed.
Around 10% of tower foundation work in
Lamjung district has been completed.

Tower Foundation work in progress: Udipur-

Tower Foundation work in progress:
Bharatpur 220 kV Transmission Line

The contract for Udipur and Bharatpur
220/132/33 kV substation has been awarded
to M/S Larsen and Toubro Limited, India, and
the contract has become effective from July
2020.

Similarly, the contract for Dharapani (Manang)
- Khudi (Lamjung) —Udipur (Lamjung) 220 kV
Transmission Line and 220 kV SS at Khudi and
Dharapani (Manang) has been awarded to
M/S TBEA Co. Ltd., China and the contract has
become effective from June 2020.

Both sections of transmission lines and
associated substations of the project are
expected to be commissioned by end of FY
2078/079 (2020/021). The overall progress of

the project till date is 16.14%.

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3) Marsyangdi - Kathmandu 220 kV
Transmission Line Project

This project was conceptualized to transfer

power from  Marsyangdi corridor to
Kathmandu Valley which ultimately reinforces
INPS and improve reliability of transmission
system. The scope of this project includes
construction of 82 km double circuit 220 kV
transmission line from Markichowk, Tanahun
to Matatirtha, Kathmandu with twin "MOOSE"
ACSR conductor and construction of 220/132
kV substations of capacity 320 MVA at
Markichowk, Tanahun and 320 MVA (2x160
MVA) Matatirtha, Kathmandu. The substation
in Matatirtha will be air insulated type while
in Markichowk, the substation shall be of gas
insulated type. The contract agreement for
transmission line was concluded on June 2016

with Tata Projects Ltd., India.

Marsyangdi- Kathmandu 220 kV Transmission Line

Similarly, the contract agreement for
substations was concluded on December 2017
with Shenzhen Farad Electric Co. Ltd., China.
However, the contract with Shenzhen Farad
Electric Co. Ltd., China has been terminated
due to non-performance of the contractor on

17 February 2020 and bid has already been

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invited to complete remaining works of both
substations. Before contract termination,
almost all design and drawings of civil and
electrical works had been prepared by the
Contractor and had been approved. Major
equipment such as power transformer, circuit
breaker, CT, PT, CVT & LA have already been
delivered to site at Matatirtha and Markichowk.

In transmission line, out of 231 towers,
foundations of 227 towers and erection of 226
towers has been completed. Further, 78.3 km
of double circuit conductor has been strung.
This line is planned to be commissioned by the
end of October 2020.

4) Kaligandaki Corridor 220 + &kV
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 kv,
100 MVA Substations at Kushma (Parbat) and
127.57 km of 220 kV D/C transmission line
(Dana- Kushma- New Butwal).

Dana Kushma 220 kV Transmission Line

Dana to Kushma TL, Dana SS and Kushma SS
are being constructed by the JV Contractor M/S

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Tata projects Limited India and CHINT electric
Co. Limited, China. Out of 114 towers of Dana-
Kushma section, 110 tower foundations & 108
tower structure erection has been completed.
Out of 39.57 km of 220 kV Double Circuit Line,
36.37 km conductor has been strung between
Dana and Kushma. Both Dana— Kushma 220 kV
transmission line and 220/132 kV SS at Dana
and Kushma is planned to be commissioned by
September 2020.

Thecontract for 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. Design
of tower and all other equipment has been
completed. Check survey and cadastral survey

are in final stages of completion. Land parceling
for Palpa and Syangja district for acquisition of
land for tower foundation has been submitted.
92 out of 225 nos. of tower foundation have
been completed, 5 are under progress while
22 tower structures have been erected till
date. This line is planned to be commissioned
in December 2020, however with the effects of
COVID-19 pandemic, completion time is likely
to be extended.

5) New Butwal - Bardaghat 220 kV
Transmission line and Substation Project

The major objective of this project is to
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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 1९४ 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 December 2020.

Switchyard of 220 kV New Butwal Substation

The contract of design, supply, installation and
commissioning of 21 km of 220 kV transmission
line from New Butwal to Bardaghat has been
undertaken by M/S Powerchina Sepco1Electric
Power Construction Co. Ltd. Though the
contract was awarded in December 2019 but
due to delay in EIA approval and COVID-19
pandemic, the contract has lately been
effective on June 2020.

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
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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 first circuit 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. Upgradation of
second circuit of 33 kV Dhalkebar - Mujeliya
line and addition of 33 kV 2x10 MVar capacitor
banks at Mujeliya substations is in progress. The
upgradation work is expected to be completed

by September 2020. After completion of the

upgradation work, power supply quality and
reliability in Janakpur area will be improved with
enhanced distribution capacity.

ACSR Conductor Replacing by ACCC conductor
in Dhalkebar Mujeliya 33 kV Line

7) Distribution System
and Expansion Project

Augmentation

This project was initiated to augment and
expand the distribution system all over Nepal
to improve reliability of distribution system,
enhance quality of electricity supply and reduce
distribution system losses. The project is being
executed in following 3 Lots of contracts:

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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,
Indiaon 15 June, 2016. Out of total 13 numbers
of substations,
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

5 substations have been

contract is expected to be completed by the
end of 2020.

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
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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, 6 substations have been
commissioned & charged and has contributed
to 43 MVA additional capacity into the system.
Similarly, a total of 125 km of 33 kV line, 44
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
contract is expected to be completed by the
end of 2020.

Khairenitar 33/11 kV Substation

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
almost been completed and handover of the
completed facility is underway.

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8) Distribution System Master Plan
Project

This project 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 with the objective of betterment of
livelihoods in the remote settlements of the
country in an efficient way. Consulting firm M/s
Gesto Energy, Portugal has been working closely
with NEA to develop the master plan. The prime
assignment of the consultant is 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 master
plan will also include policy recommendations,
comprehensive electrification and distribution
augmentation program and detailed case
studies. The Project is funded by Norwegian
Grant, administered by ADB. The final report
has been submitted by the consultant, which
includes 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 report, environmental and
social safeguard report.

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 up to June 2022.
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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 by installed utility 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) has been concluded with two
(2) developers and is in process for remaining
three (3) developers.

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 will be 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)
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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 main 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. 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
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.

The contract for this package was awarded to
Sinosteel MECC-Zhaowei J/V, but terminated
due to non-performance of the contractor in
February 2020. Prior to termination, design
works of the substations were underway
while survey and geotechnical investigations
had been completed. For the selection of
new contractor, technical bid evaluation is
underway. In the new tender, additional scope
of work for upgradation of existing 66/11
kV Teku substation to 132/66/11 kV voltage
level and construction of new double circuit
132 kV line bays at existing Suichatar 132 kV
substation for charging existing Suichatar —
Teku 66 kV transmission line on 132 kV has
been added which will be helpful to strengthen
the distribution capacity of Kathmandu valley.

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2) Kathmandu' Valley Transmission
Capacity Reinforcement Project

As anessential 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
by adding 3 new 132/11kV substations, 2x45
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.

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 superstructure
has been obtained from the Contractor and
is being reviewed by the Consultant. Due to
geological and social problems, civil works at
the sites are delayed thus extending contract
completion period up to 25th January 2021.
Alternative construction sites at Thimi switching
station and Chobhar have been provided
to the contractor due to unavailability and
unsuitability of land in Chapagaun and Mulpani
respectively. Ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has
affected project severely as it has hampered
both manufacturing and site works.

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.

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The scope of the project includes design, supply,
installation and commissioning of underground
distribution network using trenchless boring
methodology under Maharajgunj Distribution
Center including
automation. Major work includes construction
of 155 circuit km of underground 11 kV line,
210 circuit km of underground 400 volt line,
125 km of underground optical fiber laying, 40
circuit km of construction and upgrading of 11
kV overhead line by AB Cable & 140 circuit km
of 400 Volt overhead line by AB Cable and 230
nos. of and RMU installation.

reinforcement and

Horizontal drilling for Distribution system.
undergrounding in Maharajgunj area

Horizontal drillin

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
and 467 km of LT line covering 317 distribution
transformers has been completed. Pipe laying
and foundation for panels/RMU is in progress.
Due to effect of Covid-19 pandemic, this
project is expected to be completed by middle
of 2022.

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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. The major work
includes the construction of underground 11
kV Line: 160 circuit km & underground 400 volt
Line: 195 circuit km, underground optical fiber
laying: 160 km, Construction and upgrading of
11 kV overhead line by AB Cable: 40 circuit km
& 400 Volt overhead line by AB Cable: 75 km
and RMU installation: 140 nos.

The contract agreement was made on the
15 March, 2019 with KEI Industries Limited,
India. Till date, 229 survey works of all 229 km
HT feeders and 428 km of LT line covering 474
distribution transformers has been concluded.
Due to effect of Covid-19 pandemic, the project
is expected to be completed by middle of 2022.

Cable laying works at Chabahil

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5) Kathmandu Valley Smart Metering
Project

This is first smart metering project of NEA which
covers all classes of consumer be equipped
with smart meter anda 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 benefits to the customers that can be
seen in a number of countries and replicated
in Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA).

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Data Centre construction at IT Department.
premises

In the initial stages of program rollout,
immediate benefits such as reduced meter
reading costs, access to time of use-based
tariffs and cut back in AT&C losses will be
realized. Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) plans
to implement Advance Metering Infrastructure

to bring about reform in distribution sector.

This contract is undertaken by M/S Pinggao-
WISDOM JV which was awarded in March

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2019. The first lot of supply of single phase
and three phase meters, RF modules and
AMI IT has been delivered. The testing of all
these equipment delivered in first lot has been
completed at meter testing laboratory. The
contractor is constructing Data Centre at the
premises of IT Department and is in advance
stage of completion. Smart Meter installation
is planned to start by August 2020 and the
Project is expected to be completed by first
quarter of 2021.

6) Kathmandu Valley Substation

Automation Project

NEA has strongly felt the need of automation
of existing grid SS to have efficient, reliable and
automatic operation of grid system. This will be
a move of NEA towards digitization of NEA grid
system. Under this project all thirteen (13) NEA
grid SS within Kathmandu Grid Division will be
fully automated and be operated remotely
from Control Centre located at Baneshwor S/S.
This project is very important for NEA in the
sense of reduction of ongoing operational cost,
improvement of grid reliability, lengthening
the life of equipment and improvement of
organizational effectiveness. The contract has
been awarded to M/S GE T&D India Limited on
5 January, 2020 and 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,
improvement energy access with the adoption
of new technologies. This project also has
initiated strengthening of distribution systems
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phase-wise manner starting from Pokhara and
Bharatpur. The sub projects under this project
are:

1) Kathmandu
Capacity
(Phase II)

Valley Transmission
Reinforcement Project

This project is the continuation to Kathmandu
Valley Transmission Capacity Reinforcement
Project and serves the same objective of
augmentation of grid substation capacity
of Kathmandu valley. The primary focus
of this project is to reduce burden on
existing Bhaktapur-Baneshwor-Patan — single
circuit 66 kV transmission line. The scope
includes construction of a 132 kV double
circuit underground cable transmission line
approximately 12 km in length from existing
Bhaktapur substation to newly proposed
132/11 kV, 2x45 MVA and 132/66kV, 2x63 MVA
GlS substation at Koteshwor via newly proposed
Thimi 132/11kV, 90 MVA GIS substation. This
project 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 site
of Koteshwor substation. Preliminary survey
has been completed and Bidding Document

preparation is underway.

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
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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
was intiated in FY 2074/75 and scheduled to be
completed by FY 2078/79.

The scope of the project is to construct (i) New
Khimti SS (ii) Barhabise SS and (iii) Lapsifedi SS
at 400 kV and of Capacity of New Khimti SS,
Barhabise SS and Lapsifedi SS will be 630MVA
(2x3x105 MVA), 320 MVA (2x3x53.33 MVA)
and 315 MVA (3x105 MVA) respectively. The
cost of this project is estimated to be USD 63
million. The project is now on advance stage of
contract award and letter of intent has been
issued to the substantially responsive lowest
evaluated bidder M/S Grid Solutions SAS,
France.

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 network using trenchless boring
methodology under five (5) distribution center
including reinforcement and automation.
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.

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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 project intends the enhancement of
distribution system and/or rehabilitation of
distribution system (11kV and 0,40४) with
the provision 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 in the distribution areas under
Lagankhel, Pulchowk, Bhaktapur and Thimi
Distribution Center including reinforcement
and automation. The major work includes the
construction of underground 11 kV Line: 120
circuit km & 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. Bid has been
invited for selection of the contractor to
execute the project.

5) Distribution System Reinforcement
and Modernization of Bharatpur and
Pokhara

The project intends the enhancement of
distribution system and/or rehabilitation of
distribution system (11kV and 0.4kV) with
the provision of automation in Bharatpur and
Pokhara.

The scope of the project includes design, supply,
installation and commissioning of underground
distribution network using trenchless boring
methodology under five distribution center
including reinforcement and automation. Major
work in this project includes construction of 120
circuit km underground 11 kV line & 155 circuit km

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underground 400 volt line, 120 km underground
optical fiber laying, Construction and upgrading of
11 kV overhead line by AB Cable: 50 circuit km &
400 Volt overhead line by AB Cable: 60 km, RMU
installation: 100 nos. Bid document required for
this project is being prepared.

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 proposal include
construction 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. It is proposed to construct 10
nos. of new 33/11kV substations, 323 km of
33 kV lines, 950 km of 11kV lines and 1000
km of 400 Volts distribution lines including
distribution network reinforcement of existing
11 kV and low voltage lines.

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The procurement has been divided into five
different packages viz. Lot 1, Lot 2, Lot 3, Lot 4
and Lot 5. Estimated total cost for this project is
USD 45 Million. Bids received from the bidders
are under evaluation. This project is expected
to complete by the end of 2024/25.

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
already completed, which was carried out by
Engineering Directorate of NEA. The IEE study
of the line has been assigned to Environment
and Social Studies Division (ESSD) and is about
to complete. Bids for construction of 132 kV
line and 132 kV Substations at Pokahariya is
planned to be invited by the end of 2020.

Likewise, study of the 400 kV Nijgadh-Pokhariya
transmission line of approximately 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
October 2020. Further, corresponding IEE of
the line are expected to be completed within
the end of this fiscal year.

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8) Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Construction Project

This project supports government's vision
of sustainable environmental _ friendly
transportation system 1 Nepal
ultimately increases the consumption § of

which

electricity and reduces the import of fossil
fuels. Under this project, fifty (50) numbers
of DC fast chargers, especially in the major
highways and cities of Nepal will be installed.
The single 142 kW charger will consist of
two nos. of 60 kW DC gun and one 22 kW AC
gun which would be suitable for most of the
available electric vehicles in the market. The
charging station supports all types of charging
protocols (CCS, CHAdeMo, GB/T and AC). Bids
for design, engineering manufacturing, supply,
erection, testing and commissioning of EV
Charging stations has already been invited with
the deadline of submission on 31 July 2020.
The scope of the bid also includes operation
and a comprehensive on-site maintenance
of the entire EV Charging system for five (5)
years from the date of commissioning of these
charging stations.

E) Electricity Grid Modernization
Project (EGMP)

ADB is going to provide financial assistance as a
loan of amount USD 156 Million for upcoming
Electricity Grid Modernization Project (EGMP)
where GON and NEA contribution will be of USD
39 Million. The EGMP aims to (i) strengthen the
transmission system capacity and modernize
the grid substations (ii) modernize electricity
distribution system and (iii) to strengthen the
capacity of NEA and Electricity users.

All the bids for the procurement of sub-
projects under EGMP will have been invited
by the end of 2020 and the projects will be
completed latest by year 2025/26. Required
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study and bidding document preparation
for most of the packages of this project are
underway. The EGMP constitutes the following
sub-projects.

1) Construction of Distribution Command
and Control Centre (DCC)

In order to comply with NEA's objective of
digitization and modernization of its service
delivery, NEA is establishing a Distribution
Command and Control Centre as a modern
facility to control NEA's distribution system in
Kathmandu valley which will provide common
platform of a Data Centre for data acquisition
from the different ongoing facilities like smart
meters and ERP. The proposed Distribution
Control Centre would provide full time control
and operation of medium voltage and low
voltage distribution system in Kathmandu
valley, thereby improving reliability and quality
of supply to the end consumers. Coupled
with the rollout of smart metering and ERP, it
would be helpful to enhance the operational
efficiency of NEA.

The Distribution Command and Control Centre
combined with Data Centre will be built using
state of the art container system to facilitate
fast completion of project within a period
of 15 months. The bidding document for its
procurement has been prepared and is under
review in ADB.

2) Smart Metering Project (Phase II)

With an aim to modernize distribution system
throughout Kathmandu valley, 7010 is
introducing Smart Metering Phase II project,
supplementing Smart Metering Phase।
project being implemented under PTDEEP.
Through this project, NEA intends to replace
all 350,000 electromechanical meters of the
consumers of remaining nine distribution
centres (Thimi, Pulchowk, Bhaktapur, Kirtipur,
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Balaju) in Kathmandu valley by smart meters.
The bidding documents for this project has
also been prepared and submitted to ADB for
review.

3) Grid Substation Automation Project
(Phase II)

This project is the continuation of Grid
Substation Automation of thirteen (13) nos. of
grid substations being carried out at Kathmandu
valley. The project will completely automate
the remaining forty (40) grid substations
outside Kathmandu valley with the facility of
data acquisition, monitoring and control at
MV distribution level to the overall electrical
transmission system network — including
auxiliary system of the grid substations built
over a strong and vibrant communication
backbone. The project shall also provide tools
for complete operation, monitoring and control
of distribution network, operation analysis,
optimization and improvement, maintenance
and long term development together
with technical database. The project shall
strengthen the electricity network enabling to
integrate and accommodate future network
addition and upgradation works in the country.
After completion of automation of these 40
(forty) Grid Substations, all the grid substations
will be unmanned and will be controlled from a
master control center to be built at each of the
Grid Division Office.

PMD has planned to invite Bids for this
project latest by end of 2020 and the project
completion by middle of 2023.

4) Construction of 132 kV Pangtang
Substation

The purpose of this project is to evacuate
power from different IPPs of Balefi Corridor
in Sindhupalchowk. This project will include
construction of a 132/33 kV, 30 MVA &
33/11 kV, 8 MVA substation at Pangtang and
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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. Bidding
Document preparation is underway and have
plan to invite Bids by end of 2020.

5) Construction of 132 kV Surkhet

Substation

In order to meet the increasing electricity
demand of Surkhet and surrounding districts
and to enhance quality, reliability of power
supply and facilitate power evacuation from
hydropower projects in Bheri, Babai and Karnali
river basins of Karnali Province, 132/33/11
kV Surkhet substation has been planned and
designed. The scope of this project includes
installation of 132/33 kV, 2x65 MVA &33/11
kV, 16.6 MVA transformers and necessary
facilities of the substation in Surkhet. A 52
km Kohalpur-Surkhet 132 (९४ transmission
line with ACSR Bear conductor and 32 km
Surkhet-Dailekh 132 kV transmission line with
ACSR Bear conductor is being constructed by
Transmission Directorate of NEA. The land
acquisition for the substation has already
been completed; bidding document is being
prepared and has planned to invite Bids by
next two (2) months.

6) 132/66 kV __ Transmission
Upgradation Project

Line

Transmission network in Kathmandu valley
currently comprises of ACSR Bear, Panther,
Wolf and Dog conductor. 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

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been planned to upgrade by replacing existing
conductor with HTLS conductor.

In addition to transmission line in Kathmandu
valley, 120 km of Patlaiya-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, the major
Power source is Dhalkebar SS and the power
some time need to supply upto Butwal
through the Dhalkebar - Patlaiya line.This is
also the major line to supply Birgunj area
where numbers of industries are facing power
shortages and this Dhalkebar - Patlaiya 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.

F) Engineering and Environmental
study of Transmission Lines and
associated Substations under
ADB Grant no. 0361 (Project
Preparatory Facility for Energy
(PPFE))

The main objective 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
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Transmission Line and Substations where the
Consulting firm has been appointed for detail
engineering and environmental study of the
proposed Transmission Line and associated
Substations with the grant aid of ADB (Grant
No. 0361: Project Preparatory Facility for
Energy). Under the detail engineering and
environmental study, the consulting firm will
prepare Detail Project Report including detail
transmission & 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 development of 400 kV transmission line
and substation in western part of the country
i.e. from Butwal to Attariya with the 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 the detail survey
of Chhinchu- Surkhet 132 kV DC Transmission
Line, Lamahi 400 kV and
Transmission Line and Lamahi — New Kohalpur
400 kV DC Transmission Line. In substation part,
consultant has submitted the substation design
of Dododhara (New Lumki) 400 kV Substation
and Surkhet 132kV Substation. Furthermore,

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consultant has also submitted review report
of 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 — New Kohalpur 400 kV DC
Transmission Line (90 km)

e New Kohalpur — Dododhara (New Lumki)
400kV DC Transmission Line (95 km)

७ Chhinchu- Surkhet 132kV DC Transmission
Line (25 km)

e Dododhara (New Lumki) - New Attariya
400 kV DC Transmission Line (90 km)
Substations:

e New Butwal 400kV Substation

e = Lamahi 400kV Substation

e Dododhara (New Lumki) 400kV Substation
e = Surkhet 132kV Substation

e New Attariya 400kV Substation

e New Kohalpur 400kV Substation

2) Other Transmission
associated Substations

Line and

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
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:

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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)
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

transmission

(iii) 132kVDoublecircuit 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.

The study of all the above transmission and
Substation is planned to be completed within
12 months.

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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.

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
til 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 using
monopoles, etc.

system

This project will prepare a power transmission
system plan of major cities and associated

industrial areas of Kathmandu _ valley,

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Banepa, Pokhara, Biratnagar, Itahari, Dharan,
Biratchowk and adjacent cities, Janakpur,
Bardibas, Hetauda, Simara,
Birgunj, Butwal, Bhairahawa, Nepalgunj and
Kohalpur, taking into account the future load
growth till 2050 AD including feasibility study
and project preparation.

Parwanipur,

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 Waiba Infratech
on 29 November 2018. Till date, major items
have been supplied and survey of line has
been completed. Civil construction works at
substations as well as construction of line has
already started. The project is expected to
complete by middle 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

3. Tanahu Hydropower Limited

4. Raghuganga Hydropower Limited

5.  Chilime Hydropower Company Limited

6. Sanjen Jalavidhyut Company Limited

7.  Rasuwagadi Hydropower Company
Limited

8. Madhya Bhotekoshi Jalavidhyut Company

Limited
9. Trisuli Jalavidhyut Company Limited

10. Power Transmission

Limited

Company Nepal

11. Tamakoshi Jalavidhyut Company Limited
12. 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.

13. DudhKoshi Jalavidhyut Company Limited
14. Upper Arun Hydropower Company Limited
15. Modi Jalavidhyut Company Limited

16. Aandhikhola Power Company Limited.

17. Nepal Power Trading Company Limited
18. Transformer Utpadan Company Limited
19. Tower& Pole Utpadan Company Limited

NEA ENGINEERING COMPANY LTD.

Introduction

NEA Engineering Company Ltd (NEC) was
established on July 13, 2017 to provide
complete engineering services and solutions
to hydropowers and
services include feasibility study, hydropower

infrastructures. NEC

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planning, hydrology and hydraulic analyses,
energy analyses, efficiency testing, assessment
of equipment and facility condition, automation
design, dam engineering, dam safety inspections,
hydro mechanical engineering/ civil /structural/
electrical design, transmission and distribution
system design operation/maintenance,
rehabilitation and specialized services, project
management and construction services.

The company intends to build national
engineering capability for large hydro-projects,
extra high voltage engineering and similar
techno-intensive areas and provide a resource
pool of competent man-power for the private
sector to draw upon it aspires to be a renowned

regional consulting institution in 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.

Initially operating from a single room in the
Head Office of NEA three years ago, it is now
established in Trade Tower, Thapathali in the
second floor and a second office in Imadol,
Nepal Telecom Building. The Company
strength has now grown to be 140 plus staffs,
the majority of whom are highly skilled and
qualified engineers and specialists.

The Turnover of the company has increased
from NRs 290 million in FY.2075/76 to more
than NRs 308 million in FY 2076/77 and
projected to turn a healthy profit of NRs.18
million this year. The total business at hand is
more than NRs 2 billion .

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Projects completed by NEA
Engineering Company:

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 provides
a workable solution to provide access to grid
electricity with the active participation of local
government in September, 2017 for National
Planning Commission. This was its first project,
and completed within time & budget.

COMPARATIVE STUDY OF SUNKOSHI-MARIN
STUDY OFSUNKOSHI- MARIN AND SUNKOSHI-
KAMALA DIVERSION MULTIPURPOSE
PROJECTS

The Contract Agreement was signed on
December, 2018 between NEC and Ministry
of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation,
Sunkoshi-Marin Diversion Multipurpose
Project . The study project was completed on
March, 2019.

CONSULTANCY SERVICES ON UPGRADATION
DESIGN OF EXISTING 66KV TRANSMISSION
LINE FOR HTLS CONDUCTOR

The Contract Agreement was signed on
October 2018 between NEC and Nepal
Electricity Authority, Transmission Directorate,

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Bhaktapur — Baneshwor - Patan 66 kV
Transmission Line Upgradation Project. The
project was completed on July, 2019.

CONSULTING SERVICES OF DESIGN ESTIMATE
OF TRANSFORMER WORKSHOP AT KHARIPATI,
BHAKTAPUR

The Contract Agreement was signed on May,
2019, between NEC and Nepal Electricity
Authority, Distribution and Consumer Services
Directorate, Transformer Workshop Branch,
Lainchaur, Kathmandu The project was
completed on February, 2020.

DETAIL FEASIBILITY STUDY OF TRISHULI
3B-RATMATE 220KV TRANSMISSION LINE
PROJECT

The Contract Agreement was signed on
November,2018 between NEC and Nepal
Electricity Authority, Transmission Directorate,
Trishuli 3B- Ratmate 220KV Transmission Line
Project. The study project was completed on
July, 2019.

DETAIL FEASIBILITY STUDY OF KUSAWA-
BIRATNAGAR 132KV TRANSMISSION LINE
PROJECT

The Contract Agreement was signed on
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 on March, 2020.

CONSULTING SERVICES LUM SUM FOR DESIGN
OF TOWER FOR 400KV TRANSMISSION LINE
PROJECT

The Contract Agreement was signed on
November,2019 between NEC and Rastriya
Prasaran Grid Company Ltd. (RPGCL). The
scope of services under this contract was to
prepare complete design of tower type DB and
DD using tower design software PLS-TOWER,
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for different conditions (Normal, Reliability
and Safety condition). The whole work was
completed in February, 2020.

Projects being currently executed by
NEA Engineering Company:

HYDROPOWER PROJECTS

1. PHUKOT KARNALI PEAKING RoR
HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT (PKHEP)
(480 MW)

The Contract Agreement was signed on
October, 2017 between NEC and VUCL to
conduct the detailed feasibility / engineering
study report 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..

PKHEP is located in Kalikot District. The
project is a peaking run-of-river (PROR) type
with an estimated capacity of 480 MW and
annual energy generation of 2510.02 GWh.
The main objective of the assignment is to
carry out Detailed Feasibility/Engineering
Study of PKHEP including technical, financial
assessment and prepare Tender document.
Detailed Feasibility Engineering Report was
completed and now it is in the final stage of
Tender Document preparation. The Project
work is scheduled to complete on September
2020.

2. BETAN KARNALI HYDROELECTRIC
PROJECT (BKHEP) (688 MW)

A Contract
Sanchayakarta Hydropower Company Limited
(BKSHCL) and NEC) was signed on November,
2017 for the Detailed Feasibility / Engineering
Study of Betan Karnali PROR Hydro Electric
Project (BKHEP) with an installed capacity of
688 MW.

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BKHEP is proposed as a Peaking RoR project
located in Surkhet District. It has a design
discharge of 373.10 m3/s and 5 gross
head of 220 m. The average annual energy
generation is estimated to be 4377.87 GWh.
The main objective of the assignment is to
carry out Detailed Feasibility/Engineering
Study of BKHEP including technical, financial
assessment and prepare Tender document.
The project is in the final stage of Detailed
Engineering Design and Tender Document
preparation. The Project work is scheduled to
complete on September 2020.

3. JAGADULLA STORAGE
HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT (JSHEP)
(109.74 MW)

The Contract Agreement was signed on
December 6, 2017 between NEC and VUCL to
conduct the detailed feasibility / engineering
study report 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. Jagdulla Storage
Hydro Electric Project (JSHEP) is located in
Dolpa District. JSHEP is a storage type with a
capacity of 109.74 MW and the annual energy
generation of around 669.41 GWh

The main objective of the assignment is to
carry out Detailed Feasibility/Engineering
Study of JSHEP including technical, financial
assessment and prepare Tender document.
Detail Design Study Report was completed, and
now it is in the final stage of preparing Detailed
Engineering Design and Tender document.
The Project work is scheduled to complete on
September 2020.

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Drilling work at JSHEP

4. KIMATHANKA ARUN HYDROELECTRIC
PROJECT (KAHEP) (450 MW)

The Contract was made on December, 2017
between NEC and VUCL to perform detailed
feasibility engineering study of KAHEP . KAHEP
is located in Sankhuwasabha district. KAHEP
is proposed as a peaking run-of-the-river
scheme with a design discharge of 149 m3/s
having minimum daily peaking of 4 hours and
an installed capacity of 450 MW.

The main objective of the assignment is to
carry out Detailed Feasibility/Engineering
Study of KAHEP including technical, financial
assessment and prepare Tender document.

Detail Design Study report will be completed
shortly and Detailed Engineering Design as
well as Tender Document preparation will go
on simultaneously.

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5. ROLWALING KHOLA HYDROELECTRIC
PROJECT (20.2 MW)

The Contract Agreement was signed on March, 2018 between NEC and Upper Tamakoshi
Hydropower Ltd. (UTKHPL) to conduct the
detailed feasibility / engineering study
report of RKHEP incorporating the technical,
financial, and relevant aspects of the project
development based on detailed survey and
investigations. The Consultant is assigned to
complete the Detailed Engineering Design
of generating equipment and transmission
line for 20.2 MW RKHEP along with detailed
Engineering Design of remaining civil and
hydro-mechanical structures of RKHEP and
prepare single package EPC bidding documents
for financing and appointment of an EPC
contractor. Detailed Feasibility Engineering
Report was completed and now it is in the
final stage of Tender Document preparation.
The Project work is scheduled to complete on
September 2020.

6. MUGU KARNALI HYDROELECTRIC
STORAGE PROJECT (MKHEP) (1,902
Mw)

The Contract Agreement was signed on
February,2019 between NEC and VUCL to
conduct the detailed feasibility / engineering
study report of MKHEP incorporating the
technical, financial, and relevant aspects of the
project development based on detailed survey
and investigations including preparation of
bidding document of MKHEP.

MKHEP is located in Mugu,Humla,Bajura
District. MKHEP is a storage type with a
capacity of 1,902 MW.

The main objective of the assignment is to
carry out Detailed Feasibility/Engineering
Study of JSHEP including technical, financial
assessment and prepare Tender document.
Inception report has been submitted and
field investigations including hydrological

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and sediment and survey and _ geological
study is ongoing. This Financial Year, all the
investigations of First stage will be completed.
The total work is scheduled to be completed in
36 months.

7. REVIEW OF UPDATED FEASIBILITY
REPORT (UFSR) AND _ DETAILED
DESIGN REPORT (DDR) OF NALGAD
HYDROPOWER PROJECT

The Contract Agreement was signed on
February,2020 between NEC and WNalgad
Hydropower Company Ltd. (NHCL) The scope
of the services under this contract is to review
and comments on the feasibility level reports
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 project
is completed recently in this Fiscal Year.

8. DETAILED ENGINEERING
DESIGN OF HEADWORKS,
INTAKE, APPROACH CANAL,
DESANDER,POWERHOUSE,HYDRO-
MECHANICAL,ELECTRO-MECHANICAL
WORKS, AND ASSOCIATED
STRUCTURES-SUNKOSHI MARIN
DIVERSION MULTIPURPOSE PROJECT

The Contract Agreement was signed on
February,2020 between NEC and Ministry
of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation,
Sunkoshi-Marin Multipurpose
Project . The scope of the Consulting services

Diversion

is 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 finalize
the construction drawings, cost estimate and
technical specifications of the construction
works.

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9. CONSULTING SERVICES OF TECHNICAL
COMPLIANCE MONITORING OF ARUN-
Ill HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT

The Contract Agreement was signed on
November,2019 between NEC and Investment
Board Nepal (IBN) to provide technical
support to Project Management Unit (PMU)
to ensure the technical compliances of Project
development Agreement (PDA)

The main objective of task force is to assist
the PMU to monitor and evaluate on technical
matters such as dam safety, geotechnical,
hydrological and construction of civil,
mechanical and electromechanical works. The
work has been completed in Asar 2077 (July
2020).

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STUDIES

10. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ASSESSMENT OF PHUKOT KARNALI
PEAKING ROR HYDROELECTRIC
PROJECT (PKHEP), KIMATHANKA
ARUN HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT
(KAHEP), BETAN KARNALI
HUDROELECTRIC PROJECT (BKHEP)
AND JAGADULLA STORAGE
HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT (JSHEP)

NEC has signed the Contract Agreement with
VUCL to carry out the detailed Environmental
Impact Assessment of Phukot Karnali HEP,
Kimathanka Arun HEP, Betan Karnali HEP
and Jagadulla HEP. The EIA study of all three
projects have already been initiated. The first
phase of the field work under PKHEP has been
completed. Desk study and field preparation
of other two projects are in progress. EIA
study has been affected by the Renewal and /
or Update of Survey License of the individual
projects. The EIA study is expected to be
completed in the coming fiscal Year for those
projects whose license is already renewed or
updated provided that there are no procedural
delays in the governmental agencies.

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RATMATE-
400KV

11. EIA STUDY OF
RASUWAGADHI -KERUNG
TRANSMISSION LINE PROJECT

The Contract Agreement was signed on
June,2020 between NEC and Nepal Electricity
Authority, Ratmate- Rasuwagadi-Kerung
AOOKV 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

12. 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), 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 .

13. 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 AIlB's and 218 5 Environmental
screening criteria.

TRANSMISSION LINE
SUBSTATIONS PROJECTS

14. DESIGN CHECK AND CONSTRUCTION
SUPERVISION OF 400 KV DHALKEBAR
SUBSTATION

AND

The Contract Agreement was signed on

February, 2018 between NEC and Nepal

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Electricity Authority, Hetauda- Dhalkebar
-Inaruwa 400KV Substation Expansion Project
as a consulting service contract to conduct
design supervision of 4O00OKV
Dhalkebar substation. The prime objective of
consultant is to review the designs submitted
by the Contractor ABB India, supervise
the construction for smooth operation
of construction The Work has
been carried out to the satisfaction of NEA

check and

activities.

and further extension has been given for
construction supervision, which is scheduled
to complete in next quarter of the Fiscal Year.

15. DESIGN CHECK AND CONSTRUCTION
SUPERVISION CONSULTANCY
SERVICES FOR 400KV HETAUDA AND
INARUWA SUBSTATIONS

The Contract Agreement was signed on
February, 2019 between NEC and Nepal
Electricity Authority, Hetauda- Dhalkebar
-Inaruwa 400KV Substation Expansion Project
as a consulting service contract to conduct
design supervision of 4O00KV
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.

check and

The progress of the supervision work is going
as per schedule and NEC has provided all
necessary expertise required by NEA.

16. DETAILED ENGINEERING AND
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY OF KIMATHANKA
ARUN-ARUN HUB 400KV DOUBLE CIRCUIT
TRANSMISSION LINE PROJECT

The Contract Agreement was signed on
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

FISCAL YEAR 2019/2020,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 alignment
selection and detail design as well as tower
design has been completed. The Scoping and
TOR will be submitted and EIA to be complete
in this fiscal year.

17. DETAIL FEASIBILITY STUDY OF
CHANDRAPUR-SUKDEV CHOWK
132KV TRANSMISSION LINE PROJECT

The Contract Agreement was signed on
September,2019 between NEC and Nepal
Electricity Authority, Transmission Directorate,
Chandrapur-Sukdev Chowk 132KV Transmission
Line Project. The scope of the services under this
contract is to prepare detailed project design
covering route alignment survey, transmission
lines and substations design including tower
spotting, establish Bill of Quantity and cost
estimate. Transmission line Route alignment
study of all alternatives are based on optimum
routing using GIS Intelligence.

18. STUDY OF KUSAWA-BIRATNAGAR
132KV TRANSMISSION LINE PROJECT,
VERIFICATION OF LINE ROUTE
SURVEY AND TOWER DESIGN REVIEW
OF 33KV DOUBLE CIRCUIT (D/C)
TRANSMISSION LINE

The Contract Agreement was signed on
September,2019 between NEC and Nepal
Electricity Authority, Transmission Directorate,
Kusawa Biratnagar 132KV Transmission Line
Project. The scope of the services under
this contract is to review the survey reports
and design check for two sections (Rani and
Tankisinwari Substation) as submitted by the
Contractors.

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SOLAR POWER PROJECT

19. CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISION OF
25MWp GRID TIED SOLAR FARMS

The Contract Agreement was signed on
October, 2019, between NEC and Nepal
Electricity Authority, Distribution and
Consumer Services Directorate, 25MWp Grid
Tied Solar Project. The main objective of
the consulting service is to carry out Design
and Documents review, supporting contract
management and Construction Supervision.

ROAD AND INFRACTURE PROJECT:

20. KATHMANDU TERAI/MADESH
FASTRACK EXPRESSWAY PROJECT

The Contract Agreement was signed on
March,2020 between NEC and Nepal Army, The
Kathmandu-Terai/ Madesh Fast Track (Express
way} Road Project as a consulting service
contract to conduct design,drawing of River
Training works under 12 different Chainage.
The prime objective of consultant is to prepare
design, drawing including cost estimation. NEC
has provided all necessary expertise required
by project for some section of the road in river
training and protecting and modelling.

POWER PLANT REHABILITATION
PROJECTS
21. CONSULTING SERVICES OF TENDER DOCUMENT

REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATIONS,

ASSISTANCE IN TENDER EVALUATION, DESIGN
REVIEW AND ERECTION AND COMMISSION
SUPERVISION UNDER REHABILITATION AND
MODERNIZATION OF TRISHULI HEP

The Contract Agreement was signed on October
2018 between NEC and Nepal Electricity
Authority, Generation Directorate, Medium
Generation Operation
Department to review the designs, drawings
submitted by the main contractor, supervise
the erection and commission of rehabilitation

and Maintenance

works

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22. DETAILED FEASIBILITY STUDY OF
UPGRADATION/ REHABILITATION OF
TINAU HYDROPOWER PLANT

The Contract Agreement was signed on
December,2019 between NEC and Nepal
Electricity Authority, Generation Directorate,
Medium Generation Operation and Maintenance
Department to conduct the rehabilitation/
upgradation feasibilitystudyofTinau hydropower
project. The main tasks under this project

includes mainly 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.

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 on EV in future.

The Company had also carried 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 monople
design and application in the context of Nepal .

NEA'S SUBSIDIARY & ASSOCIATE COMPANIES

UPPER TAMAKOSHI
HYDROPOWER LIMITED (UTKHPL)

UTKHPL was established on 09 March 2007
95 an public company for
the construction and operation of Upper
Tamakoshi Hydroelectric Project (UTKHEP)
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.

autonomous

Project Features

UTKHEP, one of the national pride projects of
Nepal, islocated 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.
The project will generate 2,281 GWh of energy
annually with the available gross head of 822
m and 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

Present status of Works Progress

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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 New Khimti Sub-Station.

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
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, EPF and NT have invested
NRs. 10 Billion and NRs 6 Billion respectively
whereas CIT and RBS have invested loans of
NRs. 2 Billion each. Similarly, Government of
Nepal (GON) has provided loan of NRs. 11.08
Billion to fulfill the financial gap furthermore,
debtor institutions (EPF, NT, CIT and RBS) have
also agreed to provide additional loan to cover
increment in the project cost.

The project is being implemented with four separate contract lots listed as below:

SN.
1 Lot 1- Civil Works Sinohydro Corporation Ltd., China
2 Lot 2 — Hydro-mechanical Works Texmaco Rail & Engineering Ltd., India
3 Lot 3- Mechanical and Electrical Works Andritz Hydro GmbH, Austria
4। Lot 4- Transmission Line & Substation Works KEC International Ltd., India

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1४ Norconsult AS  (Norway)—Lahmeyer
International GmbH (Germany) has been
entrusted as the Engineer/Consultant for
construction supervision of the Project.

The project has achieved overall physical
progress of 99.5% by the end of the fiscal year
2076/77 (2019/20). The status of the Works
are summarized as below:

Impounding of Reservoir

After the completions of Civil and Hydro-
mechanical Works of Dam and Intake, water
impounding in the reservoir and simultaneous
Wet Test of Dam and Intake were successfully
accomplished in March 2020. The overall
of the Wet Test on the dam
foundation is that the Dam and Intake sections

conclusion

seem to be behaving very well with small
seepage and very small deformations due
to the filling of the reservoir. A somewhat
higher seepage may be expected during large
floods, but there are no signs of any erosion or
malfunction of the cut-off wall.

Completion of Two Vertical Penstock
Shafts

Installations of steel penstock pipes and
simultaneous backfill concreting in Lower
and Upper Vertical shafts (heights of vertical
portions are 305 m and 367 m respectively)
have been successfully completed in 25 May
and 02 July 2020 respectively. These works
were the most risky and challenging works of

the Project.

Other Works

Lot 1 Contract: Only 24 m out of 1,165 m
concrete lining stretch on Headrace Tunnel is
remaining. The concrete lining in Surge System
has been completed. Major grouting works
(backfill, contact, consolidation works etc.) in
Headrace Tunnel have been completed, except
chemical grouting works in different 5 critical

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locations. These chemical grouting works are
being affected due to unavailability of foreign
grouting experts/specialists whose travels are
currently being restricted because of pandemic
and international lockdown. Necessary steps
have been carried out to bring those experts
at the earliest.

Lot 2 Contract: Substantially completed
the installation of all dam radial gates and
its hydraulic system. As stated above, steel
penstock pipes in both the vertical shafts have
been successfully installed. Installations of
lower horizontal pipes in Powerhouse Cavern
area is inthe final stage of completion. Penstock
installation in middle horizontal portion is also
ongoing. Manufacturing of some important
equipment, accessories, tools, spare parts
have been delayed due to lockdown in the
Contractor's factory.

Lot 3 Contract: Installation of all six units
in Powerhouse have been completed. All
19 Power Transformers along with their
accessories are installed in the Transformer
Cavern. Installation of Main Inlet Valves
(MIVs) and digital governors for all units have
been completed. Installation of Gas Insulated
Switchgear (GIS) for all units is also completed.
Inthe main control room, installation of Control
Panels, DC supply unit and other required

works are also completed.

Lot 4 Contract: The Contractor has completed
erection works of all 128 towers by the end
of Fiscal Year 2075/76. Stringing of all 47 km
conductor has also been completed. Two
Multi-Circuit Towers are being installed near
new Khimti Sub-Station. Major civil works
of GIS building and Control building of new
Khimti Sub-Station have been completed.
Remaining minor works like construction of
cable trenches and some finishing works are
ongoing. All three transformers has already

been installed in the position. Electrical

NEA'S SUBSIDIARY & ASSOCIATE COMPANIES

installation works in substation will start once
the civil works completed. However, it is also
being very difficult to mobilize skilled labors and
technicians necessary for electrical installations
and Multi-Circuit Tower erection works due to
lockdowns, which will impact on the completion
of Sub-Station and Multi-Circuit Towers.

Project Cost & Schedule

The approved cost estimate of the project
prior to bidding of different construction lots
and consultancy services in different stages
was USD 456 Million excluding Interest during
Construction (IDC). The project cost has been
revised as USD 559 Million excluding IDC as of
December 2017 because of multiple reasons
such as design modifications of Headrace Tunnel
and Surge System, upgrading and rehabilitation
of project access roads, time delays and
additional scope of works due to the great
earthquake of April 2015, some other design
changes in the project components, poor work
performance of Lot 2 Contractor, etc.

Construction Schedule of the Project has been
revised and updated in July 2020 considering
effects of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and
subsequent international lockdowns in the
constructions, installations, manufacturing of
some remaining items and transportation, etc.
In the revised Schedule, it is targeted that water
filling in Headrace Tunnel and Penstock will be
accomplished in month of October 2020 after
the Pressure Test to be carried out in Lower
Horizontal Penstock (LHP). Similarly, start of power
generation from 1st Unit and all 6 units have been
targeted in November 2020 and February 2021
respectively in the revised Schedule.

Rolwaling Khola
Project (RKHEP)

As the second stage development of UTKHEP,
Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower Limited
(UTKHPL) intends to implement Rolwaling

Hydroelectric

FISCAL YEAR 2019/2020

Khola Hydroelectric Project (RKHEP) having
installed capacity of 22 MW. The Company has
obtained Survey License of Rolwaling Khola
Hydroelectric Project from Department of
Electricity Development on 6 September 2017.
Apart from 98 GWh of annual energy generated
from this power plant itself, additional 221
GWh of annual energy will be generated from
Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower Plant. This
project will enhance dry season energy of
UTKEHP by 142 GWh and peaking hours from
4 hours to 6 hours even in the driest months.
The present status of this project is as below:

e A Contract was signed between UTKHPL
and NEA Engineering Company Limited
on 13 March 2018 for the Contract
for Detailed Engineering Design and
Preparation of EPC Bidding Documents
and the Consultant has submitted the
Draft Final Report.

e The Contract for the Construction of
Exploratory Tunnels and Connecting
Road has already been awarded on 14
November 2019 and the related works
are being executed.

e Contract has been awarded 16 June 2020
for construction of Mule Track from lower
Lamabagar to Rikhu village as an access
to the Headwork's Site.

e The Re-invitation for Prequalification of
Bidders for EPC Construction of Rolwaling
Khola Hydroelectric Project was made on
26 April 2020 and the evaluation of the
Applicants are underway.

e Contract was signed between UTKHPL
and Environmental and Social Studies
Department of NEA on 14 February
2018 to carry out Environmental Impact
Assessment (EIA) study of RKHEP The
ToR and Scoping documents have already
been submitted to the Ministry of Forests
and Environment for approval and it is in
the final stage of approval.

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Tanahu Hydropower Limited

Tanahu. Hydropower Limited (THL) was
established as a subsidiary company of Nepal
Electricity Authority (NEA) on 25 March

2012 to develop Tanahu Hydropower Project
(previously known as Upper Seti Hydropower
Project). The company also envisages to
(Tanahu) Hydropower
Project at the lower reaches of Seti River. The

develop Lower Seti

overall management of THL is entrusted to the
Board of Directors, headed by the Managing
Director of NEA.

Tanahu Hydropower Project

Tanahu Hydropower Project is located on the
right bank of Seti River, about 150 km West
of Kathmandu
headquarters of Tanahu District. The storage
type project is envisaged to have an installed
capacity of 140 MW with an estimated annual
energy generation of 590 GWh. The Project
is designed for at least six hours of peaking

near Damauli, the district

operation during the driest month of the year.
The key features of the project are as follows;

Concrete Gravity; 140 m high and
210 m Crest Length

Headrace 1,162 m long; 7.4 Internal Diameter
Tunnel

Surge Shaft 61 m high; 28 m internal Diameter
Underground 89m x 22m x 44m

Powerhouse

243m

Four Spillway Gates (12.8m x 18.7m)
Two Water Lowering Gates (3.8m x
3,8m) Two Flushing Gates (5m x 5m)

Tailrace Tunnel

HM Equipment

Two Units of Francis Turbines with
maximum outputs of 71. MW each
coupled with 3 phase synchronous
generator with maximum output of

EM Equipment

82.3 MVA
Transmission 220 kV DC of length 34 km to New
Line Bharatpur Sub-station

As per the Project Administration Manual
(PAM), the total financial cost of the project
was estimated to be 505 MUSD as of January
2013 for which the funding arrangements have

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been made 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
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 the National Competition
Bidding. The company has distributed 10.98
MUSD to 501 affected HHs out of total
547 affected HHs
rate of 91.6%) as compensation payments
for the acquisition of land and structures

(compensation success

including livelihood support allowances. The
compensation distribution to the remaining
HHs shall be continued during the current FY
2020/21.

Major Construction Packages

Package 1: The procurement of Package 1
(Headworks) has been significantly delayed
due to unavoidable termination of the
Contract with CMC di Ravenna, Italy and the
rejection of all bids received for the re-bidding,
being substantially non-responsive to the
requirements of bidding documents. After the
re-invitation of Re-bid Il on 28 February 2020
and the opening of bids on 06 July 2020, the
evaluation of technical bids is underway with
the supports from the Project Supervision
Consultant (PSC).

Package 2: The contract agreement of the
Package 2 (Waterway, Powerhouse and
Related Equipment) was signed on 01 October
2018 with M/S Sinohydro Corporation
Limited, China. After mobilization to the site
and the completion of site establishment

works including camp facilities, batching

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and crushing plants etc., the Contractor has
initiated the major construction works under
the Contract.

Camp Facilities of Package2 Contractor

The Contractor is currently being engaged in
protection of slopes along with the construction
of side drains on the access road to the surge
tank. About 128 m out of 188 m of the cable
tunnel has been excavated with the temporary
support works, whereas the excavation of
Main Access Tunnel (MAT) has been initiated
with the installation of necessary supports at
the tunnel portal.

Portal Area of Cable Tunnel & Main Access

Tunnel The Contractor is also carrying out the
excavation works at tailrace outlet with the
necessary slope protection works.

Package 3: THL and KEC International Limited,
India signed the Contract Agreement for
Package 3 (220 kV Transmission Line) on 25
December 2018. The Contractor completed
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alignment and the geological investigation at
the tower locations. Upon successful testing of
DB/DC Type Towers at the Contractor's testing
laboratory, the design of DB Type tower has
been approved by the PSC. The Contractor
has started delivering the Tower Stubs, ACSR
Conductor, Earthwire and Insulators to the site.

Tower Testing at the Contractor's Laboratory

The tree enumeration works for Tanahu district
has been completed, whereas the District
Administration Office of Tanahu, following the
decision of the Compensation Determination
Committee, has published a notice for land
acquisition as required for tower foundation
works within the district.

Major Consulting Contracts

THL concluded Consulting Services Contract
with M/S Tractebel Engineering GmbH (then
Lahmeyer International GmbH) Germany in
association with Manitoba Hydro International,
Canada on 29 June, 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 Contractors as well as the construction
supervision and contract administration of
both major Contracts under the Phase 2 of the
Contract. The Project Supervision Consultant
(PSC) has also been supporting THL on the
procurement process of Package 1.

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A Consulting 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 as the Environmental
& Social Management Service Provider
(ESMSP) has been engaged on finalization of
the Environmental Management Plan covering
Fish Management Plan, Water Release and
Dam Safety Plan, Wild Life Management Plan
and Forestry Management Plan in addition to
the daily monitoring of environment and social
safeguard activities of the project.

As provisioned in the Project Administration
Manual, THL has signed Contracts with
three individual experts namely Dam Safety
Expert, Environment Expert and _ Social
Safeguard Expert, as Panel of Experts (POE)
on 17 December 2018. The Dam Safety Expert
conducted the second mission from 14-17
January 2020 in relation to the assessment

of PGA values as determined in the Seismic

Meeting with Dam Safety Expert at Project.

Site Office

THL has also appointed External Environment
Monitor and External Social Monitor to carry
out periodic and independent review of the
implementation of Environment Management
Plan (EMP) and RIPP.

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Impact of COVID-19

Following the imposition of national lockdown
to prevent the spreading of pandemic
COVID-19 by the Government of Nepal on
24 March 2020, the Package 2 Contractor,
after notification of the Force Majeure event,
suspended all site activities except for the
submission of the design/drawing documents
of the Works under the Contract. The Package
3 Contractor also, after notification of the Force
Majeure event, stopped the survey and tree
enumeration works but continued submission
of the design documents to the Engineer for
review and approval.

After the GON's decision on 02 April 2020 in
relation to resumption of the construction
works of national priority projects maintaining
the required health and safety regulation at
work places, THL organized a co-ordination
meeting with representatives from the district
administration office, the district police office
and the local authorities on 08 April 2020. The
meeting chaired by the Chief District Officer
(CDO) of Tanahu District agreed to carry out
the construction activities of the project
with the use of workers residing inside the
camp. Accordingly, the Package 2 Contractor
resumed the limited site activities maintaining
the health and safety protocols of the GON,
whereas the Package 3 Contractor resumed
tree enumeration works in Tanahu district.

Livelihood Restoration & 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 inclusive

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consultations on GESI's goals, objectives, and
status in each Rural/Municipality as defined in
the project area will be carried out along with
the surveys for the Livelihood Restoration Plan.

For the implementation of livelihood support
program, the ESMSP, after conducting a need
based assessment of vocational training,
submitted two training proposals on beautician
and tailoring with a target of 40 women
participants from affected HH. Under the
domain of community development strategy,
THL has provided financial assistance of NRs.
2.0 Million for the completion of campus
building of Janajyoti Multiple Campus, at
Bhimad.

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 utilization of the
flows of Madi River in addition to the regulated
discharge of Seti River from the tailrace of
Tanahu Hydropower Project. At the request
of THL, the DoED has extended the Survey
License of Generation until 28 October 2020.

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 reports on the project layout
and power potential optimization, whereas
the detail design of various components and
the preparation of bidding documents are
underway. The Consultant is expected to

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submit the draft report of the study by the end
of December, 2020. As per the agreed plan
with the ADB, THL has also initiated the process
for the engagement of Panel of Experts (POE)
for review of the Detail Design Report to be
submitted by the Consultant.

RAGHUGANGA HYDROPOWER
LIMITED

Raghuganga Hydropower Limited (RGHPL)
was formed as a subsidiary company of Nepal
Electricity Authority (NEA) on 7th March,
2017 (24th Falgun, 2073) with the primary
objective of developing and managing 40 MW
Rahughat Hydroelectric Project (RGHEP). The
project is being implemented under financial
arrangements involving a soft loan from the
EXIM Bank of India and funds from Government
of Nepal and Nepal Electricity Authority. The
estimated cost of the project is USD 81.89
million (excluding IDC) out of which USD 67
million is available from EXIM Bank of India.
Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) was signed
on ist April 2019 (2075 Chaitra, 18) with NEA
for the sale of energy generated by the project.

Rahughat Hydroelectric Project is located
in Raghuganga Rural Municipality of Myagdi
District in Gandaki Province of Nepal and is
a peaking run-of- river type of project with
292.83m gross head, design discharge of 16.67
m3/s and installed capacity of 40 MW. The
project will generate about 250.617 GWh of
energy annually.

Key Features of the Project

Project Location Gandaki Province

Net Head 281.56
Design Discharge (at 40% PoE)। 16.67 m*/sec

Headrace Tunnel Concrete lined HRT, 3.30 m Finished
internal diameter, 6.270 km Length

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The entire project has been envisaged through
two packages, namely EPC mode for Lot-1:
Civil and Hydro-mechanical works and PDB
mode for Lot 2: Electro-Mechanical works.

The consultancy services for construction
management and construction supervision
of main Civil Works & for EM, HM, TL works
is under the responsibility of M/S WAPCOS
Limited, India.

Lot—1: Civil and Hydro-Mechanical Works:
Contract Agreement for the construction of the Site Visit by NEA MD Kulman Ghising on 9
Civil and Hydro- Mechanical works was signed March 2020

with M/S Jai Prakash Associates Limited,
India under Engineering, Procurement and
Construction (EPC) mode on 217 November,
2017 and notice to proceed was issued on 24
May 2018.

The Contractor is executing works from all
fronts (Project Road, Permanent Bridge,
Headworks, Adit-1, Adit-2, Adit-3, Adit-4, HRT,
Surge Shaft, Pressure Shaft, Power House
Complex).

e Track opening of Project road has been
completed and Construction of Steel
Permanent Bridge is in final stage.

७ Construction of Adit-2 and Adit-3 has
been completed and HRT works has been
started form these adits.

७ 45% (25m out of 55m) work of
Construction of Surge Shaft has been
completed.

७ Power House Excavation is in progress
and Slope Protection of Power House
Complex is in final stage.

७ Physical Modelling test of Head works

including Desander has been completed
IRI Roorkee, India.

Work in Progress in Adit-3।

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Work in Progress in Permanent Bridge

Lot—2: Electromechanical Works: Contract
Agreement for the construction of the Electro-
Mechanical works was signed with M/S Bharat
Heavy Electrical Limited, India under Plant,
Design and Built (PDB) mode on 15" October,
2019 and notice to proceed was issued on 04
December 2019. The Contractor has completed
model test of turbine and is executing design
works of all electro-mechanical components of
the project.

Signing ceremony of Contract Agreement for

Signin
Lot-2: EM Works on 15 October, 2019

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CHILIME HYDROPOWER COMPANY
LIMITED

Chillme Hydropower Company Limited
(CHPCL), a subsidiary of Nepal Electricity
Authority (NEA) was established in 1996 with
the main objective of developing hydroelectric
power projects in the country by Public Private
Participation (PPP) model. NEA is owned 51%
of the Company's share and the rest is owned
by the public

Pubic Share
49%

lon pecoe
10% Meprul
Eker ticity
साग 1114
Employees of 51%

NEA aed Chilime

25%

Chilime Hydroelectric Plant

The Company commissioned — Chilime
Hydroelectric Project in 2060/05/08 (24
August 2003) which is locatevd in Rasuwa
district. Installed capacity of the power plant
is 22.10 MW and total average Annual energy
generation is 150 GWh including excess energy.
The generated energy is transmitted into the
NEA grid located at Nuwakot district through a

38 km long 66 kV transmission line.

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During the FY 2076/77, it was planned to
update the plant by replacing the existing
system, excitation system,
protection system, and other electrical system

central control
with the modern ones. All the equipment
has site delivered but due to the situation of
worldwide Covid-19 pandemic, the installation
works could not take place. Dismantling of old
components and installation & commissioning
of new system will be carried out in the
forthcoming dry season.

Hydropower development through
Chilime Subsidiaries

With the objectives of further development of
hydropower project, the company has invested
in other four under construction hydroelectric
projects with the total installed capacity
of 270.30 MW through three subsidiary
companies ie; Rasuwagadhi Hydropower
Company Limited, Madhya  Bhotekoshi
Jalavidyut Company Limited
Jalavidyut Company Limited. The company has

and Sanjen

also established Chilime Engineering & Services
Co. Ltd (CHEsco) as a consulting company

Key Features of the Project:

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which is studying three hydroelectric projects
under this company recognized as a "JANATA
KO JALAVIDHYUT" of Nepal Government with
the proposed capacity of 425 MW.

RASUWAGADHI HYDROPOWER
COMPANY LIMITED

Rasuwagadhi 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

७

"* Rasuwagadhi Hydroelectric Project

The project is located in Thuman and Timure
village (ward no. 1 and 2 of Gosaikunda
Gaupalika) of Rasuwa district. The project
can be accessed by the Kathmandu-Trisuli-
Rasuwagadhi road which is about 150 km North
from Kathmandu. The headwork site is about
400m downstream from the confluence of
Kerung and Lende khola which is the Boundary
Rivers between Nepal and China.

Type of Project:

Design Discharge (Q,,,):

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.:

80.00m?/s

167.9 m

Diversion Weir with Undersluice and Side Intake
Underground, 3-125mx15mx23m

4185m, dia.- 6177)

Underground, 76.3m x 15.0m, 35.0m

Francis, Vertical Axis & 3 Nos.

38.50 MW each

3 Phase Synchronous AC, 3x43.75 MVA

Installed Capacity: 111.0 MW
Annual Energy Generation 613.87GWh
Dry Months Energy 84.32GWh
Wet Months Energy 529.55GWh

T/L length, Voltage

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10km, 132kV Double Circuit up to Chilime Hub

NEA'S SUBSIDIARY & ASSOCIATE COMPANIES

The construction of the project is categorized
into three different Lots. For Lot 1: Civil
and Hydro-Mechanical Works, M/S China
International Water and Electric Corp. (CWE) is
the contractor under Engineering, Procurement
and Construction (EPC) contract model.
Similarly, M/S VOITH Hydro Pvt. Ltd, India is the
contractor for Lot 2: Electromechanical Works
under P & DB contract model. M/S Mudbhary
and Joshi Construction Pvt. Ltd. is the contractor
for Lot 3: Transmission Line works which includes
construction of about 10 km long 132 kV double
circuit transmission line. 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.

५० Present Status of the Project

The progress summary of the
construction activities are as follows:

major

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. Now,
Tendering process for the re-construction and
maintenance of the camp office building has
been started. 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 the site office.

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Lot 1: Civil and Hydro-Mechanical Works

The concrete works at Undersluice & Intake
with Gate Installation has been completed.
The 2nd stage river diversion work Completed
on 2076/9/17 and the weir construction work
has been started. Excavation of 3 number of
Underground Desanding Basin (UDB) has been
completed & concrete work at UDB #1 has
completed and at UDB#2 & 3 is ongoing. In
addition, the concrete works at RCC Pressure
conduit and Diversion Weir & Stilling Basin is
ongoing.

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After completing the excavation of 4185m long
Headrace Tunnel, final support works (Invert
concrete, grouting and full section concrete
lining) is on the verge of completion. Surge
Shaft full section excavation has been started &
Steel lining with backfill concreting of penstock
Vertical Shaft Completed. The excavation &
support works of Underground Powerhouse
& Transformer Cavern is completed. 90%
Excavation of Tailrace Tunnel with primary
support has been completed. Remaining
excavation and weak-zone treatment is still

ongoing with full section lining.

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Lot 2: Electro-Mechanical Works

Lot 2: Electromechanical Works 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 have demobilized
from site on 21 March 2020 and still have not
fully mobilised.

Lot 3: Transmission Line Works

For the construction of Lot 3: 132 KV double
circuit Transmission Line Works, the Contractor
has completed the detail survey and the
detail design work. Acquisition of private land
has been completed and subsequently the
concreting of tower foundation work has been
continued.

The overall progress of the project
construction work is around 75%. Because of
various unforeseeable events i.e. April, 2015
earthquake followed by Nepal-India boarder
blockade and massive landslides in the public
road as well as the project work fronts due
to heavy rainfall during the monsoon season,
frequent flash flood and adverse geological
condition in Tailrace Tunnel, the project
completion schedule has been extended. After
going through many hindrances, full efforts are
being put to complete the project by the end
of this fiscal year

** 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

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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
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.

SANJEN JALAVIDHYUT COMPANY
LIMITED (SJCL)

Sanjen (Upper) 14.8 MW and Sanjen
(42.50MW) Hydroelectric Projects

Sanjen Jalavidhyut Company Limited (SJCL), is a
subsidiary of Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA)
and Chilime Hydropower Company Limited
(CHPCL) with their promoter share of 10.36%
and 39.36% respectively. SJCLis developing two
hydroelectric projects, namely, Sanjen (Upper)
Hydroelectric Project (SUHEP) (14.8 MW) and
Sanjen Hydroelectric Project (SHEP) (42.5 MW)
in cascade and 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.

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The equity shares from promotors and also
shares from depositors of EPF, Employee of EPF,
staffs of promotors and General Public have
been already paid up and only the remaining
equity portion only 10 % of Project Affected
Local People of Rasuwa district is planned to
be concluded within the fiscal year 2077/078.

Sanjen (Upper) Hydroelectric Project
(SUHEP) - 14.8 MW

(now
Amachhodingmo Rural Municipality), Rasuwa.
The headworks of this project is in Tiloche and

located in Chilime

The project is

powerhouse is in Simbu Village. The project
has approx. 161 m gross head and design
discharge of 11.07 m3/s. Total annual saleable
energy is 82.44 GWh.

The overall progress of SUHEP is approx.
87%. The Civil Works (Lot 2), is approx.
93% % completed. Penstock installation is
almost completed and Hydro-mechanical
Works has been completed approx. 89%.
Electromechanical Works particularly EM
installation works is yet to be started and this

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works has been severely impacted due to
COVID 19 as the delivery of equipment and
deployment of manpower from China is halted
due to lockdown and border sealed in both
side. The civil works in powerhouse is almost
completed and waiting for EM installation
works. The project is targeted to completed
and commissioned within this fiscal year.

Sanjen Hydroelectric Project (SHEP) -
42.5 MW

This project is cascade project of SUHEP and
has gross head 442 m. Additional 0.5 m3/s
discharge from Chhupchung Khola is to total
design discharge 11.57 m3/s. This project will
produce total 251.94 GWh with total annual
salable energy is 241.86 GWh. The overall
progress of the project is approx. 78%.

In Civil Works, headrace tunnel excavation is
completed, Chhupchung headworks, balancing
pond, syphon pipes, inlet slopes is almost
completed. Most critical part of this works
of Penstock shaft excavation accomplished
and penstock installation and backfilling is
about to start. Superstructure concreting of
powerhouse is almost finished and waiting
for EM installation however EM Works (Lot-3)
is severely impacted by COVID 19 for delivery
of some of the equipment and deployment
of technical manpower for installation from
contractor home country China.

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HEP Headworks & Powerhouse

Consulting Services for the Projects

Chilime Engineering and Services Company
Ltd. (Chesco) has been engaged in Detailed
Engineering Design & Construction Supervision
of both projects after SMEC International Pty.
Ltd., Australia left the major consulting service.

Transmission Line Works

Mudbhary and Joshi Construction Pvt. Ltd. is
carrying out the construction of approx. 6 km
132 kV transmission line works. Almost all
foundation works has been completed and
tower element manufacturing is ongoing. The
forest clearance and land compensation in
ROW is progress.

MIDDLE BHOTEKOSHI HYDROELECTRIC
PROJECT (MBKHEP-102MW)

Madhya Bhotekoshi Jalavidyut Company Ltd.
(MBJCL), a subsidiary company of Chilime
Jalavidyut Company Limited, is constructing
Middle Bhotekoshi Hydroelectric Project (102
MW) in Sindhupalchowk District of Province
no. 3 of Nepal.

I. Capital Structure

The Company managed its 50% debt part from
EPF and 50% equity parts as follows:-
Promoter Shares (51%)

1. Chilime Hydropower Company Ltd.-37 %
2. NEA-10%

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3. Nepal Araniko Hydropower Company Pvt.
Ltd.-1%

4. Sindhu Investment Pvt. Ltd.-1%

5.। Sindhupalchowk Hydropower Co. Ltd.-1%

6. Sindhu Bhotekoshi Hydropower Ltd.-1%
Public Shares (49%)

Employees of Promoter Companies-3.5%
Employees of EPF-1%

Depositors of EPF-19.5%

Local Public (Sindhupalchowk citizens)-10%
. General Public-15%

All the above mentioned shares have been
issued except number 4 and 5 ( 25%), which is
in the process of issuance.

ll. Key features of the Project

Type of Project: Run-of-River (ROR)

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Design flow: 50.8 m3/sec
Gross Head: 235m
Gated Weir Type with
Headworks: Undersluice and _ Side
Intake

Desanding Basin Surface, 100 m(I) x 13 m(w)

Type & Size: x 8.5 m(h)

Tunnel Length & 7124 m x 5.7 m(w) x 5.7

Size: m(h)

Powerhouse Type & Surface Powerhouse, 52

Size: 11(1) x 15 m(b) x 25.5 m(h)
Francis, Vertical Axis & 3

Turbine:

Nos. each of 34 MW

Capacity & \ oe. ne 40 MVA & 3 Nos.
Installed Capacity: 102 MW (3 x34 MW)
Annual Salable Energy: 542.2 GWh

83.7 GWh

458.5GWh

Dry Energy:
Wet Energy:

Transmission Line

Length/ Voltage.  * K™/220 kV

Project Cost NRs 15.03 billion

ll. 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

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Construction of Dam in progress

rogress

C

=-xcavation and Support of Surge Tank _

Excavation and Su

Civil and Hydro-mechanical works (Lot-1):
China Energy Engineering Group, Guangxi
Hydroelectric Construction Bureau(CEEC
GHCB) is the Contractor of Civil and Hydro-
mechanical work. Concreting in Spillway is
completed upto the level of 1149m. 168nos
of bore piles have been completed as cut off
structure. 93 % of Headrace tunnel excavation
i.e. 6628 meter out of 7116 meter has been
completed. Surge tank and penstock tunnel
as well as shaft excavation and support work
has been completed. Concreting works in

powerhouse is being continued.

Reinforcement placement in Powerhouse

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Electromechanical Works (Lot-2):

Andritz Hydro Private Limited(AHPL), India is
the Contractor for Electromechanical works.
The company manufactured and supplied
about 60% of the equipment and stored at site
store. Installation of draft tube, second stage
concreting has been completed.

Transmission Line works:-

The Contractor, Urja-Ac JV for the construction
of 4Km 220 kV transmission line has completed
and manufacturing of tower is being carried out
stubs are being imported for the foundation
construction.

Impact of Flood on 24 Ashad 2077
(8 July 2020):-

Storage yard for Electro Mechanical equipment
partly damaged by flood. Losses are yet to be
estimated by surveyor of concerned insurance

company.

Flood impact on Storage yard of Lot-2.
(Electromechanical works)

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Under construction powerhouse filled with
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No any noticeable impact on constructed
Structures during the flood in headworks, area.

Severe damages observed in Araniko Highway
(Access to the Project Site) during the flood.

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
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.
Through the following simple distinct ways, we
will achieve our goals:

abilities
emerging

e Development of employees'
and performance vide'
technologies;

e Achieve mutual goals with Clients through
the best practices; and

७ 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:

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Feasibility Study Projects:

Budhi Gandaki Prok 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 Budhi Gandaki
Prok Hydroelectric Project (420 MW) in
Gorkha District of Nepal. The Consultant
has completed its topographical surveying
ERT and Gauge _ installations.
sedimentology,

works,

Likewise, hydrological,
geological studies and field investigations
related works are also in progress. The
design team is engaged in optimization,

layout and design works.

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
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 works

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has been completed. Automatic Gauge
has been installed. Other field and design
works are in progress.

2. Detailed Project Report:

Seti
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

a) Chainpur Hydroelectric Project:

Project Report has been submitted to the

Client.

3. Project Managementand Construction
Supervision:

ChesCo 9150 provides services Project

Management and Construction Supervision
works. At present, ChesCo is engaged in
services for design and supervision § of
Sanjen (Upper) HEP (14.8MW) and Sanjen
Hydroelectric Project (42.5SMW) which lies in
Rasuwa District of Nepal. The Client is Sanjen
Jalavidyut Company Limited. The construction
works is being executed under FIDIC Red Book
and FIDIC Yellow Book.

4. Modernization and Rehabilitation:

Nepal
Generation

a) Phewa Hydropower _ Station:
Electricity Authority,
Directorate awarded contract to ChesCo
on September 12, 2019 for the Consulting
Servicesto 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
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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 on February 2020.

b) 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 design review works
and FAT is completed.

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

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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. Geological and Geotechnical

Investigation Works:

ChesCo also carries a detailed geological and
geotechnical field exploration and testing
of the laboratory samples, and has carried
out ERT, SRT and MASW. ChesCo is equipped
with WD240 and WD320 drilling machines
required for the geotechnical investigation
works. Drilling works at weir, intake, desander
locations of SN3HEP are completed. At present,
the drilling works is being carried out at Surge
Tank area.

8. Environmental Impact Assessment:

ChesCo is carrying out the Environmental Impact
Assessment (EIA) for the following projects:

a) Budhigandaki Prok Hydroelectric Project
b) Seti Nadi-3 Hydroelectric Project

८) Chumchet Syar Khola Hydrolectric Project

TRISHULI JAL VIDHYUT COMPANY
LIMITED

Introduction

Trishuli Jal Vidhyut Company Limited (TJVCL),
was established in 2011 with the main
objective of developing the Upper Trishuli 3B
Hydroelectric Project (37 MW) in Nuwakot and
Rasuwa districts. Nepal Electricity Authority
(NEA) and Nepal Doorsanchar Company
Limited (NDCL) are the promoters of TJVCL.
Both NEA and NDCL have equal (30% each)
equity shareholding in the Company. Rest of
the equity share has been allocated to the
general public, natives of Nuwakot and Rasuwa
districts, local governments of Nuwakot and
Rasuwa districts, employees of NEA and NDCL
among others.

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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 headpond will be constructed at the outlet of the upstream project to
divert the water towards the Headrace Tunnel of the UT3BHEP. Construction of the UT3BHEP
started on 14 March 2018 and is scheduled to be completed on 13 March 2021. However, due
to the impact of Covid-19, the Project is expected to be delayed by some time. Shuifa ANHE
Group Co. Ltd. (previously known as 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

Headpond and Approach Pressure Conduit

Headpond:
Approach Pressure Conduit:

Headrace Tunnel
Total Length
Surge Tank
Diameter

Height

Vertical penstock shaft
Diameter Length
Powerhouse

Type/ Length x width x height
Tailrace

Length and Type
Turbine

Turbine Type/number
Generator

Rating/ No. of units
Power and Energy
Maximum Goss Head
Installed capacity

Average annual energy

Length of Transmission line (132 kV)

Cost and Financing

Total Development Cost

Mode of Financing

29m (L) x 5.2 to 11.0 m (B) x 7.4 to 14.8 m (H)
243.47m (L), 5.1m x 5.1m Box Culvert + 40m long, 5.1m dia. Steel Pipe

3805.48 m

15m
39.3 m

4,2 m (circular) 72 m
Surface/ 40.42m*19.30mx33.81

180 m, Box Culvert

Francis (vertical axis)/2

22.7045 MVA/ 2

90 m

37 MW
292.58 GWh
3 km

NPR 8227 Million including Interest During Construction

30% Equity from the Promoters, 70% Debt from the Consortium of
Banks led by Nabil Bank Limited

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Following are the highlights of the Project
activities of fiscal year 2076/77:

७ Excavation for the Approach Pressure
Conduit has been completed. Concreting
is expected to begin after the end of
current monsoon season.

e About 1175 m of Headrace Tunnel
(HRT) excavation has been completed in
fiscal year 2076/77. Till the end of fiscal
year 2076/77, about 1800m (47%) of
HRT excavation and temporary support
installation has been completed.

a ale aga 2
'eo ae

Adit 2 Portal

e About 65% of Powerhouse excavation
and slope support has been completed in
the preceding fiscal year.

Powerhouse Slope Support

e Detail design of about 90% of the
Hydro-mechanical equipment has been
approved and manufacturing of those
equipment is under way.

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e Detail design of about 40% Electro-
mechanical equipment have been
approved. Turbine model test has
been completed. Manufacturing of
draft tube elbow has been completed.
Manufacturing of spiral case, turbine
runner is underway.

Turbine Model Test

Spread of Covid 19 in China and Nepal has
seriously impacted the construction progress
of the Project resulting in inability to meet the
targets set for fiscal year 2076/77. Restriction of
movement in China from beginning of February
2020, suspension of international flights and
nationwide lockdown in Nepal from third week
of March 2020 and the closure of Rasuwagadhi
border continuously for six months has
restricted the arrival of construction crew and
construction equipment/material from China
thereby making it very difficult to carry out any
meaningful work. The Electro--mechanical/
Hydro-mechanical equipment design and
manufacturing was also disrupted due to the
closure of factories and businesses in China for
about 3 months. The manufacturers have now
resumed their work. It is envisaged that the
work on all construction fronts of the Project
will be resumed after the end of rainy season
i.e. from October 2020.

NEA'S SUBSIDIARY & ASSOCIATE COMPANIES

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
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 mutual interest
and benefit of both the countries. Power
Transmission Company Nepal Ltd. (PTCN)
was incorporated on Bhadra 30, 2064 (i.e.
16th 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.

Two Joint Venture companies - one in India
and other in Nepal were incorporated for
implementation of 400 kV double circuit line
interconnection between Muzaffarpur in India
and Dhalkebar in Nepal.

(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 Venture Company of NEA,
POWERGRID, HIDCL & IEDCL

FISCAL YEAR 2019/2020

Final executed project Cost of PTCN is NRs
1545.68 Mn. Nepal Government & EXIM Bank
of India has entered into a Loan agreement
on September 14, 2007, where EXIM Bank
agrees to provide 100 Million US Dollar to
Nepal Government. NEA has signed Subsidiary
Finance Agreement with Power Transmission
Company Nepal Ltd. (PTCN) on 2070.11.27
(11th March, 2014). As per the agreement,
NEA shall provide in Nepali currency amount
equivalent to US Dollar 13.2 Million, for
execution of 400 kV Nepal India Cross Border
Transmission Line.

The 42.1 km long section of Dhalkebar-
Mujaffarpur 400 kV double circuit

Transmission Line lying within the Nepalese
territory was successfully constructed by PTCN
and initially charged at 132kV voltage level
under contingency arrangement in 19th Feb,
2016. Annual Turnover and Profit after Tax of
PTCN during FY 2075-76 is 312.086 Mn and
126.56 Mn respectively.

NEA is presently drawing 145 MW of power
from India through this line. Line has been
sucessfully charged at 220 kV since 16.08.2018.
Upon the completion of the 400 kV substation
at Dhalkebar, this line is expected to be charged
at 400kV by Aug 2020. Then after, Nepal will
be able to import/export around 1000MW of
power through this line from India.

(ii) India portion of Line consists of about
86 kms from Muzaffarpur Substation

of POWERGRID in Bihar 0 India
Border at  Sursand/Bhittamod 95
been implemented by'Cross Border

Power Transmission Company Limited'
(CPTC)- a Joint Venture of IL&FS Energy
Development Company Limited (IEDCL),
POWERGRID, SJVN Limited and NEA .
The estimated cost of India portion
is NR 3880 Mn (= INR 2425 Mn) and
debt funding of NRs 3313 Mn (= INRs

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2070 Mn) is tied through Power Finance
Corporation of India Ltd. Contracts for
EPC for both Nepal & India Portions were
awarded to M/s TATA Projects Limited
and M/s KEC_ International Limited
respectively following the International
Competitive Bidding process undertaken
by POWERGRID as Consultant.

TAMAKOSHI-V HYDROELECTRIC
PROJECT

Tamakoshi V Hydroelectric Project 1
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
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 m?/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.

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General arrangement of the project comprises
of underground system
connecting headrace tunnel of the Project with

interconnection

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.

Generation license of the project was obtained
from Department of Electricity Department
(DOED) withrevisedlicenseareaon2074/02/09.

Overall Project Layout

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

NEA'S SUBSIDIARY & ASSOCIATE COMPANIES

been approved by Ministry of Forest and
Environment (MoFE) for increase in project
capacity from 87MW to 99.8MW.

Layout of Permanent Camp

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 using 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
in 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
ohase of the project.

FISCAL YEAR 2019/2020

Land required for the powerhouse area and
permanent camp area has been acquired.
Land required to access the adit portals are
under the acquisition process.

Interconnection System

The project has already initiated the process
for the Construction of Permanent Camp
Facility by inviting the interested bidders
for the construction of the camp. Currently,
evaluation of submitted bid is going on.

Beside this, preparatory works for Construction
project
Hydroelectric

construction
project;
Expression of Interest (EOI) document along
with Prequalification of Bidder documents

Supervision and
of §Tamakoshi-V

[Contract 1-Civil and Hydro-mechanical works]
has been issued and evaluation is in its final
stage. Preparatory works for Prequalification
of Bidder documents [Contract-2 Electro-
mechanical works] has been initiated.

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:

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1. Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP)

2. Supplemental Environmental and Social
Documentation (SESD),

Panel of Technical Expert (PTE)

4. Free, Prior, Informed Consultation

(FPICon) Process

Panel of Technical Expert (PTE) has reviewed
the Project's Detailed Design Report and
have submitted their comments/suggestions.
Similarly, contract agreement was made
between Jalvidhyut Company
Limited and the Consultant "Hagler Bailly
Pakistan" for performing Biodiversity Action
Plan (BAP) and Supplemental Environmental
and Social Documentation (SESD). Currently,

the consultant is carrying out above studies.

Tamakoshi

Consultant hiring process for FPICon study
is under the evaluation of submitted EOI
document. These activities are (16 pre-
requirements of AIIB for funding the projects.
Hence, these activities are being carried out in

mutual coordination with AIIB.

UTTARGANGA POWER COMPANY
LIMITED

Uttarganga Power Company Limited was
established on the 30th day of March, 2017
as a subsidiary company of Nepal Electricity
Authority. Since its establishment through
registration in Company Registration Office it
has undertaken the study and development
of Uttarganga Storage Hydroelectric Project.
Survey Uttarganga storage
hydroelectric project for 828 MW _ was
transferred from NEA to Uttarganga Power
Company Limited on 2074/04/02. 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. The data of land for the

License' of

Employer's Camp at Powerhouse Site is being
collected from Survey Department, Ministry of

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Land Management, Cooperatives and Poverty
Alleviation, Government of Nepal. In the fiscal
year 2076/77, the evaluation of EO! for short
listing of international consultants for Review
of Feasibility Study Report, Preparation of
Detailed Engineering Design and Bidding
Documents was carried out and RFP for the
same was also requested from the selected
consultants and is being evaluated. The
consultant will be selected and agreement
signed in the first quarter of fiscal year 2077/78
and the Detailed Engineering Design of the
project is expected to complete within the
fiscal year 2078/79.

High level visit at the Project Site

Uttar Ganga Storage Hydroelectric Project with
an installed capacity of 828 MW is a storage
project identified by NEA during "Identification
and Feasibility Study of Storage Projects".
After being selected as one of the prominent
projects during coarse screening and ranking
study, the pre-feasibility study of the project
was carried out in the fiscal year 2003/2004.
As the project is located within the Dhorpatan
Hunting Reserve, pre-approval is required
from Ministry of Forest and Environment for
conducting the feasibility study. However, the
third meeting of Project Facilitation Committee
chaired by the Chief Secretary on April 29,
2013 decided to initiate the preparation of the

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Detail Project Report (DPR) and Environmental
Impact Study (EIA) at the earliest. 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 project site is located about 398 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
(Pushpalal Lokmarg) 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 rock-fill 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 each of 104.25 MW installed
capacity in each powerhouse. 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.

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क ही ™, 5 : oe, न

थि ; . .
ia J क oo ना।
(Proposed Reservoir Area)

The distinct features of the project are as
follows:

७ §=Availability of very high gross head of
about 1355m making the project very
cost effective.

७ Less sediment yield of 3,690 t/km2/year,
thereby increasing the life of the reservoir.

७  Inundation of only 250 ha of cultivated
land and resettlement of 625 households
thus having comparatively less socio-
environmental impacts.

e Total cost of the project has been updated
as 1,083,021,724 USS. The economic
indicators are EIRR of about 12.59% and
B/C of 1.28.

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Internal Audit Department

he Internal Audit Department is 90
हा 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
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 Bye laws, 2068 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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CENTRAL
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

७.

५ 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:

e = Facilitating communication between the
Board of directors and the internal and
external auditors;

७ Facilitating the maintenance of the
independence of the external auditor;

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e Providing a structured reporting line for internal audit and facilitating the independence of
the internal auditor.

e Monitoring the financial reporting process and effectiveness of the company's system of
internal check, internal audit and risk management.

** Divisions within the Internal Audit Department
The department performs the aforesaid audits on quarterly basis and reports to the Audit

Committee and Managing Director of NEA. The audit committee holds regular meeting and
interactions with the department for providing directions on matters related to audit.

* Verification of the effectiveness and efficiency of internal control over the financial
[ ममानमणा। थि २ reporting process.

Financial Audit *Review of the internal processess, compliance with applicable law, accounting
standards, rules and regulations, organizational policies, propriety audit.

[Technical Audit। T . A।. Audit of technical norms and standard, energy balance, preventive as well as breakdown
echnical Audit maintenance, condition monitoring and electricity loss as per the guidelines available.। Management Audit *Review of implementation of managerial plans, policies, procedures, and targets,
Ma nage ment Audit procurement management, organizational structure, job analysis program, accountability
and monitoring & evaluation.

Progress Observed

५० Audit Coverage (No of budget centers audited)

Financial Audit Technical Audit Management Audit

FY 2076/77

FY 2075/76।Quarterly&।Fy2075/76।FY 2076/77।eya975/76। FY 2076/77
Half yearly Half yearly
Half Yearly
Central Office 9 - - - - -
DCS Directorate 116 100 47 41 59 67
Transmission
45 21 8 1 4 2
Directorate
Generation
26 17 5 10 11 8
Directorate
Engineering Service
4 3 - - 1 -
Directorate
NEA Projects 19 1 - - 2 -
Total 219 142 60 52 77 77

४ Capacity Building & Resource Strengthening

e Service of 3 Chartered Accountants (On Contract basis) has been continued this year also for
improving quality of audit, professional ethics and standards among the auditors.

७  §=Planning for conducting training on M-Power (Revenue) software is on process for all the
internal audit department members to enhance their performance.

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.

७ Periodic certification of Financial Statements and Financial Indicators for publication/report
to Stakeholders.

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e Increase number of trained and capable
resources through continuous training
and development activities.

७ Maintain a system of stepwise review
of Audit Documentation and Report of
each and every audit team. Report will be
forwarded only ifthe audit documentation
and report thereon is within the Standard
set.

e Conduct special assignment to resolve
long pending issues and risky areas
identified

Major Improvement Required

The department is continuously making
efforts in enhancing the level of economy,
efficiency and effectiveness of the audit work
performed. However, following are the major
improvements required in Internal Audit
Department:

e The department should be provided
with adequate skilled and competent
manpower.

e Adequate training programs should be
conducted to refine the knowledge of the
auditors.

e 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 Honorable Minister Mr. Barsha Man Pun
'Ananta'', Ministry of Energy, Water Resources
and Irrigation has been chairing the NEA Board
Meetings since 25 Mangsir, 2075. The Ministry
of Finance has nominated Mr. Ram Sharan
Pudasaini, Secretary (Revenue) as the Board
of Director of NEA from 22 Falgun 2076. Mr.
Lal Shanker Ghimire and Mr. Shishir Kumar
Dhungana, Secretary (Revenue) were the
Board of Director earlier. Mr. Umesh Kumar

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Thani was appointed as the Board of Director
on 30 Mangsir, 2073 and his resignation was
approved by ministry on 27 Kartik, 2076. Mr.
Rajendra Bahadur Chhetri was nominated
as Board of Director from the decision of 28
Kartik 2076. Rest of the Board of Directors
have remained unchanged; Mr. Dinesh Kumar
Ghimire, Secretary, Ministry of Energy, Water
Resources and Irrigation, Mr. Bhakta Bahadur
Pun, Mr. Chet Raj Joshi and Mr. Bishwo Prakash
Gautam are the other Board of Directors with
Mr. Kul Man Ghising, MD, NEA as the Member
Secretary.

A total of 35 Board Meetings were held in the
last fiscal year, 2076/77. Some of the significant
decisions were taken by Board are as:

e Requesting to Nepal Government through
Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and
Irrigation for Establishment of Nepal
India 2nd Cross Border Transmission Line
joint venture company between Nepal
Electricity Authority and Power Grid
Corporation of India.

e NEA Corporate Development Plan (2018-
2023) was approved.

७ NEA Employee Service by Law 1"
Amendment was approved as per the
consent of Public Service Commission.

e Nepal Financial Reporting Standards
(NFRS) based accounting — policies
approved.

e Corona Insurance for NEA Employee
approved.

७ 1८४ Tariff Collection by Laws approved
and issued as per the new tariff approved
by Electricity Regulatory Commission.

e Requesting to Nepal Government through
Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and
Irrigation for Power Trading (Export/
Import) with India and other Neighboring
countries. Now the Government has
given approval as per the request of NEA.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND [05५5
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
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 1 distribution

system and power factor improvement
using shunt capacitors, the department has
awarded a contract for 325 nos of Automatic
Power Factor Correction (APFC) Panel Boards.
Distribution transformers of 200 kVA and higher
ratings with low power factor shall be selected
throughout the country for installation of
APFC. The microprocessor based pf controller
technology used in this APFC project enables
sensing the existing power factor and automatic
switching of capacitor units to meet the target
power factor thereby preventing the leading pf
status. Technical data like transformer loading
in kVA, reactive power in kVAR, power factor,
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 3४ harmonics,
14% detuned reactors have also been used in
series with the capacitors to build a compact
modular APFC for easy installation by the side of
distribution transformers. Installation of APFC
panels at 49 nos of distribution transformers
under Biratnagar Distribution Centre have
already been completed and charged. APFC

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installation works at other distribution centers
are underway. Works for Data uploading at
cloud and enabling data analysis and remote
monitoring are also being performed sideways.

The department has also planned to install 11
kV APFC at 33/11 kV Distribution Substations
for reactive power compensation and power
factor improvement in the FY 2077/78.

Smart Street Light

Upon the request of Lalitour Metropolitan
City (LMC) the department conducted a joint
survey for installing Smart Street Lights in
the prime areas of Lalitpur. Being completely
funded by LMC, NEA has awarded a contract
for installation of around 650 nos of smart
LED street lights using 9m steel tubular poles
and also using the existing PSC/Steel poles
wherever possible. 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 luminaires at night,
software billing of individual lights, data storing
and controlling from central server. The poles,
cross-arms and light luminaires have already
been delivered to sites, erection of poles and
lights installation works are underway. Works
of server installation at IT department and
configuration of lighting management software
are also being performed sideways.

As per the request of Bharatpur metropolitan
city, a tender for 2000 nos of smart street lights
and 4 nos of High Mast Lighting System had
been published. The bid evaluation is underway
and the contract execution is expected to begin
in the first trimester of current FY.

Similarly, as per the request of other five
municipalities viz Amargadhi, — Belaka,
Bhimeshwar, Bhimdatta and Kankai
municipalities, a tender for a total of 340

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nos of smart street lights and 16 nos of High
Mast Lighting System had been published. The
bid evaluation is underway and the contract
execution is expected to begin in the first
trimester of current FY.

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
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 III
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.

The scope of works under NEEP III includes
various pilot projects to be conducted at
Nagarkot feeder of Bhaktapur Substation for
system reinforcement and DSM _ activities
such as GIS mapping, HVDS implementation,
Network AMR metering,
metering, real time feeder power monitoring,
feeder energy accounting/audit, technical/
commercial feeder loss assessment, consumer
service management etc. The program
also includes capacity development of NEA
employees, public campaign for creating
awareness about energy efficiency and loss
reduction among NEA consumers and general
public.

Customer smart

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Grid Tied Energy Efficient Solar Water
Pumping and Irrigation

The project aims to provide sustainable
solution to the farmers suffering from low
voltage in water pumping. It will also provide
a scheme to the existing solar water pumping
projects to sell the surplus electricity to grid
in Net Metering Scheme.The projects will also
cover the existing AC pumps in irrigation to
be replaced by efficient pumps with grid tie
provision.

The department has successfully installed
three numbers of grid tied solar water pumping
system with net metering facility (2 nos in
Chitwan and 1 in Udaypur).

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
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

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etc. It will also help for future planning of
distribution system expansion.

The department has successfully completed
the server installation at IT department,
software installation and testing of online data
keeping and operation of data monitoring
system at K2 substation, Baneshwor substation,
Bhaktapur substation, and Balaju substation.
The department is planning to extend the
system to other substations in the FY 2077/78.

Awareness Campaigning

The department has conducted several
campaigns to create public awareness on
energy efficiency and loss reduction. Two
Television commercials of 1 minute duration
were prepared using animated characters for
creating public awareness on use of efficient
appliances and electricity theft/loss control
and were broadcasted inthe prime time before। Water pump operating with direct hooking
news on Nepal Television. Two Television found in Kalaiya DCS

commercials of 30 second duration were
prepared casting the popular celebrities for
creating public awareness on use of efficient
appliances and electricity theft/loss control
and were broadcasted in the prime time before

news on Nepal Television.

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 has
been conducting activities that involves
inspection of energy meters and responsible for
conducting field raid operation when required.
Division is dedicated towards supporting
additional revenue generation by controlling
electricity theft, pilferage, tampering, demand
leakage, CT/PT outage, loss due to oversized
transformers in LT consumers, wrong MF
calculation and wrong connection.

Irrigation meter hanged on a wooden local
pole in Lahan DCS"

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Target of Loss Reduction Division

In the fiscal year 2076/077, division had set
target to inspect 500 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.

Besides the annual target, division also has
conducted activities as directed by Managing
Director, NEA as and when required. We

TOD Meter Inspection

No of TOD Reverse
Number of
CS visi meter Energy CT/PT outages
DCS visited, थि
inspected found
25 101 186540 4

Single phase meter bypass
found in Kabhre DCS

Whole current meter Inspection

Nubmer of No of meter Theft case
DCS visited inspected
25 956 17

Total unit recovered
5,90,383.88

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have been progressing towards our set target
but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the
division could not continue its Loss Reduction
inspection process.

Meter inspection during 15. Year

2076/077 is as follows.

Out of set target, 956 whole current meters
and 101 TOD meters were inspected under
different provincial office. Detail field visit
report and amount billed and to be billed are
as follows

Unit Amount
Display out MF missing billed/to be
recovered .
billed Rs
2 7 584454 73,36,708.43

A

CT operated electromechanical meter

found in Janakpur DCS (PT outage )

Unit Demand Amount billed/
recovered leakage, stock 10 be billed Rs.
unit and other
cases
5929.88 208 14,97,967.39

Total amount billed/ to be billed
Rs. 88,34,675.82

ADMINISTRATION DIRECTORATE।

dministration Directorate is responsible

for overall planning, organizing, directing,
implementing & monitoring of polices related
to human resource management, recruitment
management and general administrative
and legal functions. This directorate is also
accountable for circulating and implementing
of the decision of NEA board and Managing
Director as well as coordination of different
directorate activities. It also works as a
point to the oversight bodies and
other government agencies 1 relation
to administrative activities of NEA. This

focal

directorate is supported by four departments
namely Human Resource Department, Legal
Department, Recruitment Department and
General Services Department.

HUMAN RESOURCE DEPARTMENT

Human Resource Department is responsible for
planning, organizing, directing and controlling
of policies related to human resource
management which consists of job analysis,
placement, transfer, training and development,
staff welfare, disciplinary actions etc.

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DIRECTORATE

and Condition Bylaws 2075" has been amended
its first 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.

Information
process of
enhance the

A complete Human Resource
System (HRIS) is in the
implementation. [5 will
reliability of personnel database and other HR
functions.

During the year under review different
department, division and section have

accomplished the following major activities:
1. Human Resource Division

Employees Status FY 2019/2020

The statistics of employed human resource till
the end of fiscal year 2019/20 is given in the
table.

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Approved Position

Level ;
Total। Permanent। Periodical Daily wages Total
/ contract
1 0 1 1 0 0 1

Managing
Director
DMD (Level-12) 9 0 9 9 0 0 9
Technical 1248 113 1361 1120 0 0 1120
Officer Level
Non-tech 582 23 605 555 0 0 995
(Level 6-11)
Total 1830 136 1966 1675 0 0 1675
Technical 5883 0 9883 4415 22 47 4484
Assistant Level
Non-tech 3284 0 3284 2995 13 27 2595
(Level 1-5)
Total 9167 0 9167 6970 35 74 7079
Grand Total 11007 136 11143 8655 35 74 8764

The total numbers of approved position in NEA stands at 11,143 whereas working staff by the
end of FY 2019/20 remained 8655. Remaining vacant positions are in the process of recruitment
via Public Service Commission. During the year under review, 449 employees got retirement, this
retirement comprises of compulsory retirement of 308, voluntary retirements of 100, resignation
of 23 and 18 employees have deceased during their service period.

During the year under review, the following activities were performed under disciplinary action.

Activities No. of Employee Remarks

Suspend

Force dismissal
Dismissal from Service
Termination by Service

Resume from Suspend

Similarly, complaints from government agencies like Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of

Authority (CIAA), National Vigilance Center and Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation
were received actions as following;

Agencies Total Complaint। Resolved। in process
Complaint received from CIAA
National Vigilance Center
Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and
Irrigation

Complaint by employee

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2. Employee Welfare Division

FISCAL YEAR 2019/2020

Employee welfare division under Human Resource Department has provided following facilities to
the employees in accordance to NEA rules and regulations.

Descriptions Types Total
Amount (Rs.)

Grant Grant 20,000 22,55,000
Kaj Kiriya 217 22,35,000
5 Medical Accidental 2 14,00,000 4,29,74,842
Insurance Medical Treatment 1013 415,74,842
Payment received from Beema 2,39,35,292
3 Endowment Corporation 378 0188 34 533
Life Insurance Additional Payment by NEA 32,79,18,761 ae
Insurance Renewal 6699 56,69,80,480
Medical Treatment Loan 183 18,30,000
Social Loan 195 39,00,000
5 Soft Loan House Maintenance Loan 205 1,02,50,000 13,97,50,000
Natural Disasters Loan - -
House/Land Purchase Loan 285 12,37,70,000

3. Human Resource Planning and Development Section

Under the Human Resource Department, HR Planning's Development Section has accomplished
the following works:

Descriptions Re

report of Organization

1. Review and
Management Study (O&M) Report
prepared and submitted to management
for necessary approval

Organization Structure and
positions are assigned as
per Consumer, Revenue
of DCS and Capacity of
Substations

9 Distribution Centers, 1
Hydropower Station and 3
other offices

2. O & M survey has completed the newly
established branches during FY. 2019/20

3 Nomination for Post Graduates Study in Electrical - 4 7 Personnel
NEA Expenses Mechanical - 1
Civil- 2
4 Pre-Approval for Self-Financing Study Aboard-2 PhD-1
Post
Graduate-1
5 Leave Granted for Study Purpose in Self Aboard-2 Post
Finance Graduate-2

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—— Nomination for Factory Acceptance 73 Programs 152 Personnel
Test, Inspection, Pre-Dispatch Witness,
Training, Conference in aboard

7 Nomination in National Level Workshops, 25 Programs 399 Personnel
Trainings, Conference etc.

8 Review of Temporary Positions for 80 Projects — including
Projects Hydropower, Transmission

Line and substations etc.
9 Nomination for Intern students from 14 Academic Institutions 206 Students
various academic institutions

10 Nomination for Intern to individuals 13 Academic Institutions 19 Students
as per the recommendations of their
academic institutions

GENERAL SERVICE DEPARTMENT

General Service Department (GSD) is responsible for vehicle management, logistic support and
security management activities. It also manages the land of NEA against encroachment and
misuse. The department is also responsible for events management, publishing regular magazine
"Vidyut", public relation and public grievance handing.

In the year under review, the following grievances/complaints were lodged and resolved.

Sources of Grievances Total No. of
Complain। Settled

Hotline Number (1150 4095 4089 Six complaints were sent to
concern office for necessary action.

2. Hello Sarkar 76 74 Two complaints were sent to
concern office for settlement.
3 Social Media (Facebook 223 220 Three were treated as non related
Page, Twitter) to NEA.
Email 21 21
5 Complain Box 4 0 All were sent to concern office for

further enquiry.

Stakeholders can submit their complaints and give suggestions through various hotline media
such as Hotline number 1150, www.facebook.com/hellobidhut and www.twitter.com/hello_nea
& can get response in timely manner.

NEA has 33,608-7-3-1 Ropani 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 and promotes the employees. The major function of this
department is to prepare and update syllabus, vacancy announcement & application collection
as per public service commission's schedule and directions. The written exam is conducted by

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public service commission but the interview
and final result is prepared and published
by recruitment department. Similarly, — it
performs staff promotion as per the prevailing

employees' service bylaws.

During the year, 114 deserving candidates
for different level have been recommended
for permanent after completing
procedure, 1093 candidates
are on the process of selection. Likewise,
470 employees of different

service
the selection

levels were
recommended for promotion to higher level.

Department has started application forms
collection for open competition via web portal
https://career.nea.org.np. During the year in
review vacancy announcement was published
on 2076/11/02 for various vacant positions
and 28,982 applicants successfully applied via
online system.

LEGAL DEPARTMENT

Legal Department is responsible for legal
matters of NEA. It defends all legal cases of NEA
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FISCAL YEAR 2019/2020

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, 165 number of cases were registered in
different courts for and against of NEA. The
different courts have finalized 67 number of
cases, out of them, 63 verdicts were in favor
of NEA and 3 cases were against the NEA,
1 case is in adjourn and 98 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 favour of NEA. Likewise, out
of 4 cases registered in arbitration tribunal,
1 verdict was in favor of NEA, 3 cases were
against NEA.

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1. Introduction

The 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 budgetary control and
treasury management. The finance wing is
also responsible for financial planning, control

operation,

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 and
Physical Verification and Valuation of assets
have been formed.

2. Operational Performance

Despite the impact by COVID-19, the year
2019/20 became another successful year
for NEA in terms of operational and financial
performance improvement. This was made
possible by efficient management of energy
including demand side management,
Commerical operation of long awaited Trishuli
HEP(60 MW) and commissioning of Kulekhani।।। HEP (14MW). Similarly, the private sector

also commissioned about 135.39 MW new

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DIRECTORATE

power plants and energy supplied to national
grid during the year. Besides NEA adopted
various rigorous measures to reduce losses
by strengthening distribution network system,
upgrading the
bringing new substations into operations,
load balancing and by organizing programs

capacity of transformers,

such as loss and leakage control activities,
actions against hooking and awareness against
electricity theft. The loss and leakage control
activities carried out, reduced energy loss from
15.32% to 15.27%(provisional) even though
this effort was marred by lockdown due to
COVID-19 pandemic for the last 3 months.
The availability of electricity for the fiscal
year 2019/20 was targeted to 8,657 GWh,
however the revised estimate is 7,741 GWh.
Energy generation from NEA's hydro power
plants recorded 3,021 GWh as compared to
actual generation of 2,548 GWh in previous
year 2018/19. During the year, Kaligandaki A,
Middle Marshyangdi and Marshyangdi power
plants continued operation in their designed
generation capacity and contributed higher
energy to the integrated power system. Total
energy supplied by IPPs during the year stood
2,991 GWh which is higher by 801 GWh as
compared to previous year 2018/19. Total
import from India has been reduced by 39.55%

FINANCE DIRECTORATE।

to 1,729 GWh from previous year's import of
2,813 GWh. Due to lockdown on COVID-19
pandemic, the industrial and commercial
demand lessoned so that import was reduced
as compared to budgeted figure. Despite the
reduction of 1,084 GWh in import from India,
NEA succeeded in increasing the total available
energy by 189 GWh in the distribution system
to 7,741 GWh.

NEA worked out its operations efficiently to
increase the total availability of power from
33.74% of previous year to 39.02% this year.
The percentage of energy supplied by IPPs
and import from India constitutes 38.64% and
22.33% respectively. During the fiscal year
2019/20, NEA has estimated to sell 7,297 GWh
internally, however due to the nationwide
lockdown of COVID pandemic for 3 months
(April to June 2020), offices, industries,
factories, businesses were stand still and the
consumption of electricity was not as per the
estimation. The revised estimate till the end
of this fiscal year is 6,422 GWh. However,
contribution to the gross revenue by domestic
consumers stands at 36.61 % only. On the
other side, Industrial consumer category holds
only 1.33% of entire consumer volume but
contributes 42.05% to the total gross revenue
Similarly, NEA had targeted to export 90 GWh
of electricity to India whereas revised figure
stands 107 GWh, a growth of 18.88%.

3. Number of Consumers

The consumer base at the end of the fiscal
year 2019/20 was estimated to be 4.472
million revised estimates was reduced by
0.254 million resulting 4.218 million. 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
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Electrification Program (CREP), the consumers
of such CREEs are not included in the above
figures.

In the FY 2019/20, the domestic consumer
category remained the largest category
with 93.26% share of the entire electricity
consumers, while industrial consumers and
other consumers remained at 1.33% and

5.41% respectively.

4. Revenue and Collection

The energy demand during this fiscal year
was slightly less than targeted. however, NEA
maintained optimum level of regular and
reliable energy supply to bring about positive
impact in its overall financial performance. The
nationwide lockdown from April to June 2020
due to COVID pandemic seriously hampered
various loss reduction activities such as timely
meter reading, monitoring meter tempering
and hooking wires to overhead distribution
lines. The lockdown even decreased the energy
demand substantially. However, the additional
billing of dedicated tariff to industrial customers
made during this fiscal year increased the
sales revenue. The net income through sales
of electricity for the fiscal year 2019/20 was
estimated to be NRs. 75,966 million while the
revised estimate stands at NRs. 68,534 million
which is 9.78% less than the target.

The income from other services and finance
income was estimated to be NRs.4,931.89
million and NRs. 3328.13 million while the
revised estimate amounts to NRs. 5,361.33
million and Rs 3,904.56 million respectively
in FY 2019/20. NEA had received NRs. 126
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

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phase of operation; hence they are not able to
declare dividend till date. NEA had estimated
to collect NRs. 73,323 million from the sales
of electricity in this fiscal year however the
revised estimate is NRs. 59,540 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 and also
not being able to collect the dedicated & trunk
line receivables through supplementary billing
in this FY. The total dues by the end of the
fiscal year 2019/20 is NRs. 31,121 million. Out
of this, NRs. 17,322 million is from industrial
consumers including dues on dedicated &
trunk line about NRs. 15,011 million, NRs. 469
million is from GoN offices and NRs. 3,544
million is from street light.

5. Supplementary Billing (Chhut
Bill) to Dedicated and Trunk line
customers

During the load shedding, energy consumption
by industrial consumers through dedicated
and trunk line was coined with premium
tariff, When some consumers denied to pay
the tariff, the court gave its verdict in favor
of NEA. However, bearing the demands of
industrialists in mind, council of ministries,
GON formed a high-level committee for fact
finding. The committee has already submitted
its report to the council of ministries. If the
receivables from the sales of energy through
dedicated and trunk line in premium tariff
could not collected in time, it would certainly
impact on profit/ loss.

Billed amount against dedicated and trunk line
is NRs. 9,817 million in this fiscal year. A total
of NRs. 6,044 million out of above NRs. 9,817
million was billed against the consumption
of energy in previous year. NRs. The energy
consumed in previous years but billed in this
year has been shown as prior period income.

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6. Cost of Sales

NEA's total cost of sales decreased from NRs.
52,134 million to NRs. 50,291 million in the
year 2019/20. Cost of sales include generation
cost, transmission cost, distribution cost,
power purchase cost and royalty cost. Major
reduction in cost of sales experienced under
the head of power purchase cost. NEA recorded
NRs. 38,896 million as power purchase cost
in 2018/19 which has been reduced to NRs.
35,197 million in 2019/20 which was decreased
due to decrease in power import from India.
Generation and Transmission cost reached
to NRs. 2,114 million and NRs. 2,156 million
respectively. NEA increased investment for
strengthening distribution system throughout
the country that resulted into increase in
distribution costs from NRs. 8,068 million to
NRs. 9,252 million. Other cost of sales included
royalty expenses that accounted to NRs.1,571
million.

7. Other Costs

Interest cost on long term borrowing increased
by NRs. 752 million during this year. Interest
expense in this FY 2019/20 has been calculated
to NRs. 4,738 million as compared to NRs.
3,985 million in the FY 2018/19. Likewise,
depreciation expenses on property, plant and
equipment resulted into NRs. 5,000 million in
FY 2019/20 against NRs. 4,852 million in FY
2018/19. NEA recorded foreign exchange loss
of NRs. 436 million in FY 2019/20 while it was
only Nrs. 9 million in FY 2018/19. The heavy
loss was due to foreign currency translation
loss to Japanese Yen (for the loan taken on
Kulekhani Disaster Prevention Project). Foreign
exchange loss was significantly increased in
fiscal year 2019/20. NEA estimated provision
of NRs. 3,500.00 million in FY 2019/20 towards
long term employee liabilities with respect
to gratuity, pension, medical facilities and
accumulated leave facilities under employees'

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benefit plan scheme which is 23% higher than
FY 2018/19. NEA had made the provision of
Nrs. 2,845 million in FY 2018/19 based on the
actuarial valuation report till that date.

8. Profit & Loss

NEA experienced continuously remarkable
improvement in its operating performance
as compared to last financial year. Net profit
before for the year 2019/20 increased by
12.36% to reach at NRs. 11,056 million
(Provisional) from NRs. 9,840 million in FY
2018/19. Reduction in system losses, increase
in supply to industrial consumers, efficient
control and reduction in operating cost,
increase in power generation from its own
power plants, uninterrupted and _ reliable
power supply and efficient management of
funds all contributed to achieve net profits for
the year under review. NEA has successfully
reduced accumulated losses from NRs. 12,234
million to accumulated profit of NRs. 4,866
million in F/Y 2019/20. This was possible by
supplementary (Chhut) billing amounting to
NRs. 6,044 million and current year's profit of
NRs. 11,056 million.

9. Other Non-Current Assets

Non-current assets include Property, Plant &
Equipment (PPE), Capital Work in Progress
(CWIP), Investments, Loan & 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. 155,977 million at the end of
the FY 2019/20. During the year, NEA completed
various distribution system reinforcements,
rural electrification projects, sub-stations and
distribution line projects which contributed
an additional net capitalization of NRs. 35,000
million in property, plant, and equipment. This
includes capitalization newly commissioned
Trishuli 3A HEP (60 MW) and Kulekhani HEP (14
MW).

FISCAL YEAR 2019/2020

During the review period, NEA _ invested
significant amount of resources in various
projects under generation, transmission and
distribution. Accumulated investment in capital
works in progress reached to NRs. 124,474
million with net addition of NRs. 54,633
million for the year 2019/20. 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 considerable delays in project
completion schedule. 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.

Investments in subsidiaries, associates, joint
ventures and others reached NRs. 47,708
million in the year 2019/20. During the year,
NEA increased its investment in subsidiaries
and other companies by NRs. 2,659 million. At
the end of the FY 2019/20, total investment
in Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower Co. Limited
reached NRs. 4,341.90 million as equity
and NRs. 19,554 million including interest
capitalization as long-term loan. Further
investment includes NRs. 2,570.36
& NRs. 10 million respectively in Citizen
Investment Trust for gratuity payment and
retirement fund respectively. Fair
adjustment in investments as per NFRS of
NRs. 8,986.34 million has also been included
under investment of various Subsidiaries, Joint

million

value

ventures & Associates.

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. 31,121 million which has been increased
by 65% as compared to previous FY 2018/19.

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Large trade receivable was reflected due to
non-recovery from customers during lockdown
and dedicated & trunk line billing. Dedicated
& trunk line billing receivable amount is not
recovered yet. Current assets cover 19% of
total assets for this fiscal year.

11. Non-Current Liabilities

Total long- term borrowings from GON, the
main source of project financing, reached to
NRS. 155,549 million in FY 2019/20 from NRs.
123,759 million in FY 2018/19. NEA received
NRs. 12,371 million as long-term loan from
GON internal source to invest in different
projects. In the similar manner, donor agencies
provided around NRs. 18,670 million as long-
term loans and grants through direct payment
to the consultants and contractors as per GON
budgetary program in the FY 2019/20. In
addition to this, GON also provided NRs. 6,737
million as equity investment in NEA.

12. Current Liabilities & Provisions

Current liabilities 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 NFNRS. Since NEA's
internal cash generation are used for projects
constructions, all reflected short-term
borrowings loans have not been paid to GON
as per loan agreement. Current liabilities cover
24% of total liabilities during this fiscal year.
During the year, NEA contributed NRs. 1,571
towards royalties, NRs. 4,550 million
as arrears of interest on long term loan.

million

13. Financial loan Covenants

NEA is required to achieve a number of
covenants in respect of borrowing from the
donor agencies. Major covenants related
to financial performance are Rate of Return

(RoR 6%), Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR

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FISCAL YEAR 2019/2020

1.2 times), Average Collection Period (ACP <3
months). NEA met all these covenants except
ACP in this FY.

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, Development Bank (ADB)
also provided its commitment to provide an
amount equivalent to USD 200 Million as
concessional loan for the development of
power transmission and distribution system
strengthening under SASEC. Under this project,
Norwegian grant amount to USD 35 Million will

Asian

also 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 department is 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 2015/16. NEA expects to settle
long pending audit qualifications worth NRs.
1.05 Million 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 a 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.

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NEA prepared its first time adopted NFRS
based financial statements for the F/Y 2018/19.
The statutory audit for the year 2018/19 was
completed within a period of nine months
after the end of fiscal year. Office of the Auditor
General has appointed Mr. Anup Kumar
Shrestha, Mr. Narayan Bajaj and Mr. Prabin
Dhoj Joshi, Fellow Chartered Accountants,
to carry out statutory audit for the financial
year 2019/20. 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,
by one accounting unit will be automatically

where interunit vouchers created
reconciled upon accepting/rejecting online by
another accounting unit.

16. Institutional Strengthening

Project (ISP)

Information Technology (IT) is evolving in every
sector of businesses and Nepal Electricity
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), a World Bank Funded Project,
is functioning under the Finance Directorate.
The main objective of the project is to procure
and implement ERP based system consisting

of two major blocks namely a) Integrated

FISCAL YEAR 2019/2020

Financial Management Information (IFMIS)
and b) Revenue Management System (RMS)
in NEA. IFMIS further comprises of Financial
Management, Materials Management, Fixed
Assets, Project Cost Accounting, Payroll &
Human Resource Management Information
System modules while RMS comprises of
Meter Management for traditional meters,
Consumer Management, Billing and Collection
and Energy Audit modules.

The project had invited bid documents through
global tender. Presently, the financial proposal
of the technically qualified bidder is in the
process of evaluation.

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.

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Nepal Electricity Authority
Highlights of FY 2019/20

Increase/(Decrease)

ry 20")। amount _।

66,613 1,921

Description FY 2020*

Revenue

Net Sales Revenue from Electricity (M.NRs.)
Income from other Services (M.NRs.) 5,226 4,660 566
Total Revenue (M. NRs.) 73,760 71,273 2,488
Operating Expenses -
Generation Expenses (M. NRs.) 2,114 1,767 347
Power Purchase- IPPs (M. NRs.) 21,608 15,942 5,666
Power Purchase-India (M. NRs.) 13,589 22,954 (9,365)
Royalty (M. NRs.) 1,571 1,502 69
Transmission Expenses (M. NRs.) 2,156 1,901 255
Distribution Expenses (M. NRs.) 9,252 8,068 1,184
2,779 2,236 543
5,000 4,852 148
58,069 59,222 (1,153)
15,691 12,051 3,640
Finance Income (M. NRs.) (4,040) (4,934) 894
Finance Cost (M. NRs.) 4,738 3,985 752
Other losses/(Gain)/Forex (M. NRs.) 436 9 427
Provision for Employee benefits (M. NRs.) 3,500 2,845 655
Net Profit/(Loss) (M. NRs.) 11,056 9,840 1,216

68,534

Administration Expenses (M. NRs.)

Depreciation & Amortization Expenses (M. NRs.)
Total Operating Expenses (M. NRs.)

Operating Surplus (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 Hydro Generation (GWh)

Thermal Generation (GWh)

Purchased Energy (GWh)- India

- Nepal (Internal)

Average Power Purchase Rate-IPPs (NRs./kWh)

-India (NRs./kWh)

Exported Energy (GWh)
Self Consumption (GWh)
Net System Losses (Percentage)

Note: *Provisional figures (Subject to audit)
**On internal sales
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FINANCE DIRECTORATE।

Significant Accounting Policies and
Explanatory Notes

For the year ended Ashad 31, 2077 (July
15, 2020)

1. CONSTITUTION AND OWNERSHIP

Nepal Electricity Authority ('NEA')
was incorporated on Bhadra_ 1, 2042 (16
August, 1985) under the Nepal Electricity
Authority Act, 1984, through the merger of the
Department of 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

of works, and became
necessary to achieve efficiency and reliable

service.

and duplication

include
distribution
of adequate, reliable and affordable electric

The principal objectives of NEA
generation, transmission and

power by planning, constructing, operating
such facilities in Nepal's power system both
interconnected and isolated.

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

2.1 Basis of preparation of Financial

Statements

116 financial statements of the

which

NEA,
comprises Statement of Financial
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).

FISCAL YEAR 2019/2020

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 practice due to
impracticability for recognizing those
items on accrual basis and the impact of
those items are not material.

such

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 uncertainties that may cast
significant doubt upon the NEA's ability to
continue as a going concern.

2.2 Functional and Presentation Currency

Items included in the financial statements
of the NEA are measured and presented
using the currency of the primary economic
environment in which NEA operates (the
functional currency), which is the Nepalese
Rupees (indicated as Rs. in short).

2.3 Property, Plant and Equipment

Recognition

Property, plant and equipment are tangible
items that are held for use in the production
or supply of services, for rental to others or for

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administrative purposes and are expected to
be used during more than one period. Property,
plant and equipment are recognized if it
is probable that future economic benefits
associated with the asset will flow to the entity
and the cost of the asset can be measured
reliably. NEA applies the requirements of the
Nepal Accounting Standard - NAS 16
(Property, Plant and Equipment) in accounting
for these assets.

Initial Measurement

An item of property, plant and equipment that
qualifies for recognition as an asset is initially
measured at its cost. Cost includes expenditure
that is directly attributable to the acquisition of
the asset and cost incurred subsequently to add
and replace part of an item of property, plant &
equipment. The cost of self-constructed assets
includes the cost of materials and direct labor,
any other costs directly attributable to bringing
the asset in working condition for its intended
use and the costs of dismantling and removing
the items and restoring the site on which they
are located. Purchased software that is integral
to the functionality of the related equipment
is capitalized as part of such equipment. When
parts of an item of property or equipment
have different useful lives, they are accounted
for as separate items (major components) of
property, plant and equipment.

Subsequent Measurement Cost Model

Property, Plant and equipment are stated
at cost less accumulated depreciation and
accumulated impairment in value. Such
cost includes, cost of replacing part of the
equipment when that cost is incurred, if the

recognition criteria are met.

Revaluation Model

Revaluation model is applied for class of assets
instead of particular assets. On revaluation of
relating to the same class asset, which was

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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 Com bustion 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

Miscellaneous properties

50% of
applicable
rates

Additions during the year

FINANCE DIRECTORATE।

Carrying amount of property, plant and
equipment is kept at minimum value of 1
Rupee and is not depreciated further an
asset, any increase in the carrying amount
is recognized in 'Other Comprehensive
Income' and accumulated in equity, under
capital reserve or used to reverse a previous

revaluation decrease.

2.5 Capital Work in Progress (CWIP)

All expenditures in developing property, plant
and equipment not yet completed or not
ready to use is categorized as CWIP. The value
of capital works-in-progress includes stock of
materials, equipment lying in store or in transit
for the purpose of use in the construction or
development. It also includes the balances
with contractors and suppliers for the value
yet to be received. These are capitalized upon
commissioning or identified as being ready to
use. Provisions are made for impairment and
obsolescence, if any, in the value of such CWIP.

2.6 Investments and Other Financial

assets

Classification

NEA classifies its financial assets in the

following measurement categories:

e = Fair value through Profit or loss (FVTPL)

e = Fair value through other comprehensive
income (FVTOCI).

७ Amortized Cost

The classification depends on the entity's
business model for managing the financial
assets and contractual terms of the cash flows.

For assets measured at fair value, gains and
losses will either be recorded in statement of
profit or loss or other comprehensive income.
For investment in debt instruments, this
will depend on the business model in which
investment is held.

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Measurement

At initial recognition, NEA measures financial
assets at fair value, which are classified as
FVTOCI and Amortized cost. Transaction
costs of financial assets carried at FVTPL are
expensed in the statement of profit or loss.

Debt Instrument

Subsequent measurement of debt instrument
depends on the 1205 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
whereas changes in fair value of any equity
investments measured at FVTOCI are adjusted
through fair value reserve.

2.7 Inventories

a. Inventories include goods in hand being
held for use, sale or as spares.

b. Inventories are valued at lower of cost or
net realizable value, using the weighted
average method.

c. Net realizable value is the sale price
as estimated by the management in
the ordinary course of business, less
estimated costs, if any, necessary to make
the sale. Further, provision for losses
and obsolescence are made for those
inventories identified by management as
obsolete or otherwise.

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2.8 Trade Receivables

Trade receivable are stated at carrying
values except for those identified by the
management as being doubtful on recovery.
Such estimations for doubtful recovery are
reviewed by the management for impairment
testing and provided as impairment allowance
in case of need of impairment.

2.9 Cash and Cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents are carried at cost.
They include cash-in-hand, cash-in-transit
(bank transfers and cheques in collection
which are collected in the subsequent period),
and short- term deposits with banks in the
various forms of deposit accounts which may
or may not bear interest, but which are not of
the nature of investments. Provision for loss in
lieu of shortage of cash and cash equivalents
are made for, if any, in the value of such cash
and cash equivalents.

2.10 Share Capital

Share capital amount received in the form of
cash and cash equivalent from Government of
Nepal are accounted as and when received.
Such amount includes initial contribution
made by Government of Nepal. Eligible
amounts are capitalized as share capital such
as interest during construction period, grant
amount received from Government of Nepal
and on behalf of Government of Nepal as per
the decision of Government of Nepal (Council
of Ministers). Amount reflected under share
allotment suspense is also categorized as
Issued and Paid up share capital. Related share
issue expenses incurred, if any, are deducted
from Share Capital.

2.11 Reserves

Non-revenue nature incomes are presented
under reserves and surplus which includes
capital reserve, general reserve, insurance
fund, corporate social responsibility fund and

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accumulated profit or losses balance. Assets
created by utilizing consumer contribution
are recognized at gross value corresponding
amount is recognized as consumer contribution
as reserve.

2.12 Corporate Social Responsibility Fund

Corporate Social Responsibility Fund is created
by setting aside one percent of net profits as
per the provision of Industrial Enterprises Act.

2.13 Insurance Fund

Insurance fund is created by setting aside asum
of Rs. 20 million every year, in case of profit for
the year, to cover any loss of property, plant
and equipment, for any eventuality.

2.14 Provision for Employees' Bonus

Provision for employees' bonus is made at the
rate of 2% of net profits as per the provision of
Electricity Regulations, 2050.

2.15 Borrowings

Borrowings are subsequently carried at
amortized cost and any difference between
the proceeds (net of Transaction costs) &
the redemption value is recognized in the
statement of profit or loss over the period of
the borrowings using the effective interest rate
method.

Further, borrowings that are due after 12
months from the date of the financial position
are classified as non-current liabilities and
those less than 12 months are classified as
current liabilities.

2.16 Foreign Currency Loans

Liabilities on foreign currency loans at the
year- end are converted into Nepali Rupees
by applying prevailing year-end exchange
rate. The gain / losses arising there from such
transactions are recognized in Statement of
Profit or Loss.

FINANCE DIRECTORATE।

2.17 Sundry Creditors and Other Payables

Liabilities for creditors and other payables are
carried at cost which is the fair value of the
consideration to be paid in the future for the
goods/services received, whether or not billed
to the NEA.

2.18 Provisions

Provisions are recognized when the NEA has
a present legal or constructive obligation as
a result of past events, it is probable that an
outflow of resources embodying economic
benefits will be required to settle the obligation
and the reliable estimate of the amount can be
made.

Recognition of Provisions involves substantial
degree of estimation in measurement.
Provisions are reviewed at the end of each
reporting date and are adjusted accordingly to
reflect the current best estimate.

2.19 Employee Benefits

Short-term obligations

Liabilities for wages and salaries, including
non-monetary benefits that are expected
to be settled wholly within 12 months
after the end of the period in which the
employees render the related service are
recognized in respect of employees' services
up to the end of the reporting period and are
measured at the amounts expected to be paid
when the liabilities are settled. The liabilities
are presented as current employee benefit
obligations in the Statement of Financial
Position.

Other long- term employee benefit

obligations

The liabilities for earned leave and sick leave
are not expected to be settled wholly within
12 months after the end of the period in
which the employees render the related
service. They are therefore measured as the

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present value of expected future payments
to be made in respect of services provided
by employees up to the end of the reporting
period using the projected unit credit method.
The benefits are discounted using the market
yields at the end of the reporting period that
have terms approximating to the terms of
the related obligation. Re-measurements as a
result of experience adjustments and changes
in actuarial assumptions are recognized in
statement of profit or loss.

The obligations are presented as current
liabilities in the Statement of Financial Position
if the entity does not have an unconditional
right to defer settlement for at least twelve
months after the end of reporting period,
regardless of when the actual settlement is
expected to occur.

Post-employment obligations

NEA operates the following post-employ-
ment 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

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statement of changes in equity and in the
Statement of Financial Position.

Defined contribution Plan

NEA pays defined contributions to publicly
administered provident funds established
as per prevailing laws in force. In addition to
contribution to provident fund, for staff joining
NEA from Shrawan ist 2063 B.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.

2.20Grant-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 5

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

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(Mid-July) has been recognized and is shown
at gross amount.

2.23 Rebate

NEA allows rebate in order to motivate
consumers to pay their electricity bills earlier
than given credit period and accounted for on

cash basis.

2.24Other 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

c. Revenue from other services, including
provided for Engineering
Services, is recognized on cash basis.

services

d. Penalty chargeable on late commercial
operation date (COD) under power
purchase agreement (PPA) are accounted
for on cash basis.

e. 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.

FINANCE DIRECTORATE

2.26 Distribution Expenses

Distribution expenses includes cost that are
directly attributable to distribution of power
&expenses relating consumer services and
expenses of community rural electrification
expenses. Distribution expenses also includes
maintenance of low voltage transmission lines
and system operation costs also.

2.27 Taxes

a. Current tax

Current Tax is determined as the amount of tax
payable in respect of taxable income for the
year considering the applicable provisions of
Income Tax Act.

b. Deferred tax

Deferred tax is recognized on temporary
difference, being the difference between tax
base of assets and liability and carrying amount
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is virtual certainty of realization of such assets.
Other deferred tax assets are recognized only
to the extent there is reasonable certainty of
realization in future.

2.28 Finance Cost

Finance costs includes borrowing cost
and other interest expenses & charges on
borrowings. Borrowing costs that are directly
attributable to the construction of a qualifying
asset are included in the cost of that asset.
Other interest & charges on borrowing are
treated as an expense in the period in which

it occurs.

2.29 Foreign Currency Transactions

The transactions in foreign currency recognized
at the prevailing rate on transaction date. The
balances of monetary assets and liabilities in
foreign currencies are translated at closing rate.
The resulting gain or loss due to the translation
is taken to Statement of Profit or Loss.

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STATISTIC & SCHEMATICS

AVAILABILITY OF ENGERGY (FY 2019/20)

ENERGY UTILIZATION
(FY 2019/20)

0.39%
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1.38%

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82.96%

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48 0.70%
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52.74%

7.10%
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Overall Revenue including Other Income

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ANNEX-1

ELECTRICITY TARIFF

TARIFF RATES

1. Domestic Consumers
1.1 Single Phase Low Voltage (230 Volt)

kWh 5 Ampere 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)

kWh (Monthly)। Rate Nrs Billing Method
Per Unit

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)

Demand Charge Energy Charge

Consumer Categor
Bory (Nrs. per kVA/ month) Nrs/kWh

1. Industrial

a) Rural and Domestic 60.00 7.80

b) Small Industry 110.00 9.60
2. Commercial 325.00 11.20
3. Non-Commercial 215.00 12.00
4. Irrigation - 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

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
A. 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
A. 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
Demand

Charge

Normal
time
(5.00-17.00)

Consumer Category Nrs. per 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

A. 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)

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1. Industrial 250.00 10.50 8.55
2. Commercial 315.00 12.60 11.10
3. Non-commercial 240.00 13.50 12.25
4. Irrigation - 6.40 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)

33 kV 11.20 10.10
11 kV 11.60 10.20
10.30

Low Voltage (230/400V) 11.70

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)
Upto (N* x 20) units 3.00
6.25

Above (N* x 20) units

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APPENDIX।

Electricity Generation Power Plants and Projects

Major Hydropower Stations

[माण
Power Plants
(KW)
1 Kaligandaki A 144,000
2 Middle Marsyandi 70,000
3 Marsyandi 69,000
4 Trishuli 24,000
5 Sunkoshi 10,050
6 Gandak 15,000
7 Kulekhani। 60,000
8 Devighat 14,100
9 Kulekhani II 32,000
10  Puwa Khola 6,200
11 Modi Khola 14,800
12 Chameliya 30,000
13 Upper Trishuli 3A HEP 60,000
14 ~— Kulekhani III HEP 14,000
Sub Total 563,150
1 Sundarijal 640
2 Panauti 2,400
3 Fewa 1,000
4 Seti (Pokhara) 1,500
5 Tatopani 2,000
6 Chatara 3,200
7 Tinau 1,024
8 Pharping*** 500
9 Jomsom** 240
10 Baglung*** 200
11 Khandbari** 250
12 ~~ Phidim** 240
13 =Surnaiyagad 200
14 ~—Doti*** 200
1595  Ramechhap 150
16 = Terhathum** 100
17 Gamgad 400
Sub Total 14,244
Total 577,394
1 Dhankuta*** 240
2 Jhupra(Surkhet)*** 345
3 Gorkhe(Illam)*** 64
4 Jumla** 200
5 Dhanding*** 32
6 Syangja*** 80
7 Helambu 50
8 Darchula** 300
9 Chame** 45
10 = Taplejung** 125
11  Manag** 80
12  Chaurjhari(Rukum)** 150
13 = Syaprudaha(Rukum)** 200

14 ~~ Bhojpur** 250
15.' Bajura** 200
16 Bajhang** 200
17 = Arughat(Gorkha) 150
18  Okhaldhunga 125
19  Rupalgad(Dadeldhura) 100
20 Achham 400
21 00109 200
22 ~~ Kalokot 500
23 ~Heldung(Humla) 500
Total 4,536

Thermal Power Plants Capacity(KW

1 Duhabi Multifuel 39,000

2 Hetauda Diesel 14,410
Total 53,410

1 Simikot 50

2 Gamgadhi 50

3 Battar (Nuwakot) 1250
Total 1350
Total Major Hydro(NEA)-Grid Connected 577,394
Total Small Hydro(NEA)-lsolated 4,536
Total Hydro(NEA) 581,930
Total Hydro(IPP) 696,168.40
Total Hydro(Nepal) 1,278,098
Total Thermal(NEA) 53,410

Total Solar(NEA) 1350
Total Installed Capacity(NEA & IPP)-Grid 1,328,322.40
Total Installed Capacity 1,332,858

Under Construction Capacity(KW

1 Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower 456,000
Project
2 Tanahu Hydropower Project 140,000
3 Rahuganga HEP 40,000
4 Upper Sanjen 14,600
5 Sanjen 42,500
6 Rasuwagadi 111,000
7 Madhya Bhotekoshi 102,000
8 Upper Trishuli 3B 37,000

Total 943,100

Planned and Proposed Capacity(KW

1 Upper Arun HEP 1,061,000
2 Upper Modi A HEP 42,000
3 Upper Modi HEP 18,200
4 Dudhkoshi Storage HEP 635,000
5 Uttar Ganga Storage HEP 828,000
6 Tamakoshi V HEP 95,000
7 Aadhikhola Storage HEP 180,000
8 Chainpur Seti HEP 210,000
9 Begnas Rupa Pump Storage HEP 150,000
Total 3,219,200

** Leased to Private Sector
***Not in Normal Operation

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of Ckts Type
Area (Sq.

km
mm)

Description

A 132 kV Transmission Line

1 Anarmani-Duhabi Single 75.76 BEAR 250
2 Kushaha (Nepal)-Kataiya(India) Single 15.00 BEAR 250
Duhabi-Lahan-Chandranigahapur-
3 Pathalaiya-Parwanipur/ Pathalaiya- Double 608.00 BEAR 250
Hetauda
4  Hetauda-KL2 P/S Double 16.00 BEAR 250
5  Bharatpur-Marsyangdi P/S Single 25.00 DUCK 300
6 Hetauda-Bharatpur Single 70.00 PANTHER 200
7 Marsyangdi P/S-Suichatar Single 84.00 DUCK 300
8  Suichatar-Matatirtha- KL2 P/S Double 72.00 BEAR 250
9  Suichatar-Balaju Single 5.00 BEAR 250
10 Balaju-Chapali-New Bhaktapur Double 36.00 BEAR 250
11 New Bhaktapur-Lamosangu Double 96.00 BEAR 250
12 Lamosangu-Khimti P/S Single 46.00 BEAR 250
13 Lamosangu-Bhotekoshi P/S Single 31.00 BEAR 250
14 Bharatpur-Damauli Single 39.00 WOLF 150
15 Bharatpur-Kawasoti-Bardghat Single 70.00 PANTHER 200
16 Bardghat-Gandak P/S Double 28.00 PANTHER 200
17  Bardghat-Butwal Double 86.00 BEAR 250
18 Butwal-KGA P/S Double 116.00 DUCK 300
19 KGA P/S-Lekhnath Double 96.00 DUCK 300
20  Lekhnath-Damauli Single 45.00 WOLF 150
21  Lekhnath-Pokhara Single 7.00 DOG 100
22 Pokhara-Modikhola P/S Single 37.00 BEAR 250
23 Butwal-Shivapur-Lamahi-Kohalpur Double 430.00 BEAR 250
24 Lamahi-Jhimruk P/S Single 50.00 DOG 100
25 Kohalpur-Bhurigaun-Lumki Single 88.33 BEAR 250
26 सिन ला yer Double 203.12 BEAR 250
27 Mahendranagar-Gaddachauki Single 12.00 BEAR 250
28 Marsyangdi-M. Marsyangdi Double 80.00 CARDINAL 420
29 Damak-Godak Double 70.00 BEAR 250
30 Kusum-Hapure Single 22.00 BEAR 250
31 Bhulbhule- Middle Marsyangdi P/S Single 22.00 BEAR 250

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35
36
37
38
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15
16

Chameliya- Syaule- Attaria

Raxual-Parwanipur (Cross Border-
Nepal Portion)

Kusaha-Kataiya (Cross  Border-

Nepal Portion)
Dumre Damauli
Lamahi Ghorahi
Kushma-Lower Modi
Godak- Phidim-Amarpur (Kabeli II & III)
Trishuli 3A-Trishuli 3B Hub
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

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)

Single

Single

Single

Double
Double
Single

Double
Double

Double

Single

Double

Double ८,
Underground

Double Ckt,
Underground

Single
Double
Single
Double
Double
Double
Single
Single
Double
Double
Double
Double
Double,
Single Core

Single

Single
Single

APPENDIX

131.00

16.00

13.00

46.00
25.00
6.20
113.13
6.00
3037.54

78.00

75.00
98.00
2.50

2.50
178.00

39.00
58.00
4.56
53.00
5.60
10.00
7.00
2.00
72.00
144.00
8.20
13.00

5.60

16.50

48.00

28.00
514.46। FISCAL YEAR 2019/2020

BEAR

BEAR

BEAR

BEAR
BEAR
BEAR
BEAR
BISON

MOOSE

BISON

BISON

1C, XLPE Cu
Cable

1C, XLPE Cu
Cable

WOLF
DOG
WOLF
DOG
XLPE Cable
DOG
XLPE Cable
PANTHER
WOLF
WOLF
BEAR
WOLF

XLPE Cable

[0] 120 /
WOLF

LGJ 120
PANTHER

250

250

250

250
250
250
250
350

500

350
350
1200

1600

150
100
150
100
500
100
500
200
150
150
250
150

400/500

120/150

120
200

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12
13
14
15
16
17

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Under Construction High Voltage Transmission Lines

Length (Circuit km)

Transmission Line

Transmission Directorate

132 kV Transmission Line

Chameliya- Syaule- Attaria 2nd Circuit

Singati-Lamosangu

Solu Corridor
Thankot-Chapagaon
Ramechap-Garjyang-Khimti
Dordi Corridor
Bardaghat-Sardi

"Raxual-Parwanipur Second Circuit
(Cross Border-Nepal Portion)"

"Kusaha-Kataiya Second Circuit
(Cross Border-Nepal Portion)"

Butwal-Lumbini
Burtibang-Paudi Amarai-Tamghas-
Sandhikharka-Gorunsinghe
Kushaha- Biratnagar
New Modi-Lekhnath
Dhalkebar-Loharpatti
Kohalpur-Surkhet
Balefi Corridor
Mainahiya Sampatiya

Total
220 kV Transmission Line

Khimti- Dhalkebar 2nd Circuit

Koshi Corridor (Inaruwa-Basantapur-

Baneshwor-Tumlingtar)
Hetauda-Bharatpur
Chilime-Trishuli
Bharatpur-Bardghat
Koshi Corridor (Basantapur-
Dhungesangu)
Total
400 kV Transmission Line
Hetauda-Dhalkebar-Inaruwa
Total
Project Managment Directorate
132 kV Transmission Line

Samundratar- Trishuli

Lapsifedi- Changunarayan- Duwakot

Parwanipur- Pokhariya **

Type

of
Ckts

Single

Double
Double
Double
Double
Double
Double
Single

Single

Double
Double

Double
Double
Double
Double
Double
Double

Single
Single

Double
Double
Double
Single

Double

Double

Double
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Total

131
80
180
56
62
20
40
16

13

40
168

46
84
40
104
40
56
1,176

75
106

148
72
148
35

584

576
576

52

28
42

Constructe
Constructed in FY 76-77

till FY 76-77

124.5
34
44
16

218.5

68
71

10

149

d। Conductor

only

19.5 BEAR

34 BEAR

44 CARDINAL
BEAR
BEAR
BEAR
BEAR
BEAR

BEAR

BEAR
BEAR

BEAR
BEAR
CARDINAL
BEAR
CARDINAL
BEAR
97.5

1 BISON
71 MOOSE

BISON

BISON

BISON
MOOSE

72

MOOSE

AAAC
Upas

BEAR

ACCC
Amsterdam

Nominal

"Expected

Aluminium। Completion

Cross ection
Area (Sq.mm)

250
250
420
250
250
250
250
250

250

250
250

250
250
420
250
420
250

350
500

350
350
350
500

500

300

250
376

Year

2020/21
2020/21
2020/21

2020/21
2020/21
2020/21
2021/22

2020/21

2020/21
2021/22

2021/22
2021/22
2021/22
2021/22
2021/22
2021/22

2020/21
2020/21

2020/21
2020/21
2020/21
2021/22

2020/21

2020/21

2021/22
2022/23

APPENDIX। FISCAL YEAR 2019/2020

4 — Bhaktapur- Thimi- Koteswar** Double 24 Single 500 sq. 2022/23
Core XLPE MM Cu

Total: 146

(Note : **- In the process of
Procurement)

B 220 kV Transmission Line

1 Marsayangdi- Kathmandu TL Double 164 156.6 71.9 yin. 500 2020/21
2 Dana- Kushma TL Double 79.6 69.98 38.32 Moose 500 2020/21
3 Kushma- New Butwal TL Double 176 AC ८ 519.7 2021/22
4 New Butwal- Bardaghat TL Double 42 BISON 350 2021/22
5 Dharapani- Khudi TL Double 56 Moose 500 2022/23
6  Khudi- Udipur TL Double 36 ACCC 519.7 2021/22
Drake
7 Udipur- Bharatpur TL Double 134 ACCC 519.7 2022/23
Drake
Total 688 227 110
C २400 ९४ Transmission Line
1 New Khimti- Barhabise Double 92 MOOSE 500 2021/22
2 Barhabise- Kathmandu Double 88 MOOSE 500 2021/22
Total 180

Planned And Proposed High Voltage Transmission Lines

Nominal
Length Conductor। Aluminium

Description Circuit km Type Cross Section

Area (Sq.mm)। Transmission Directorate

A २400 kV Transmission Line

1 Kerung-Chilime Hub-Ratmate Double 140.00 MOOSE 500
2 Bheri Corridor Double 50.00 MOOSE 500
3 Arun Inaruwa Anarmani Double 460.00 MOOSE 500
4 ~~ Arun-Dudhkoshi-Tingla Double 230.00 MOOSE 500
5 — Dudhkoshi-Dhalkebar Double 170.00 MOOSE 500
6 New Butwal Gorakhpur Double 40.00 MOOSE 500

Total 1090.00

8 220 ९४ Transmission Line

1 Koshi Corridor (Inaruwa- Single 106 MOOSE 500

Basantapur-Baneshwor-
Tumlingtar) Second Circuit

Stringing
2 Koshi Corridor (Basantapur- Single 35 MOOSE 500
Dhungesangu) Second Circuit
Stringing
3 Lapan- Ratomate Double 52.00 MOOSE 500
4 Tumlingtal Sitalpati Double 36.00 MOOSE 500

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244

Trishuli 3B- Ratomate
Lekhnath-Damauli

132 kV Transmission Line

Dhalkebar- Balganga
Dadakhet- Rahughat
Ghorahi-Madichaur
Borang-Lapan

Nawalpur (Lalbandi) Salimpur
Pathlaiya Harniya
Bhumahi-Hakui
Bajhang-Deepayal-Attariya
Bafikot-Madichaur (Khungri)
Surkhet-Dailekh

Kaligandaki- Ridi

Kohalpur- Nepalgunjg
Godak-Anarmani

Kabeli (Amarpur) Dhungesangu
Inaruwa Dharan

Godak Soyak
Rupani-Bodebarsain

Lahan Sukhipur
"Chandrapur-Sukhdevchaur
(Rajpur)"

"Barhabise Lamosaghu 2" Circuit
(Sunkoshi 132 kV SS)"

Project Management Directorate
400 kV Transmission Line
Nijgadh- Hetaunda

New Butwal-Lamahi
Lamahi-New Kohalpur

New Kohalpur-Dododhara
Dododhara(New Lamki)-New
Attariya (Daiji)

Tingla Hub-Likhu Hub- New
Khimti

New Khimti-Tamakoshi
3-Sunkoshi Hub-Dhalkebar

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Double
Double

Double
Double
Double
Double
Double
Double
Double
Double
Double
Double
Double
Double
Double
Double
Double
Double
Double
Double
Double

Single

Double
Double
Double
Double
Double

Double

Double

48.00
90.00
367.00

48.00
50.00
72.00
46.00
40.00
54.00
32.00
260.00
150.00
64.00
44.00
40.00
70.00
40.00
50.00
16.00
36.00
34.00
70.00

12.00

1228.00

150.00
300.00
180.00
190.00
180.00

110.00

220.00

MOOSE
MOOSE

BEAR
BEAR
BEAR
BEAR
BEAR
BEAR
BEAR
BEAR
BEAR
BEAR
BEAR
BEAR
BEAR
BEAR
BEAR
BEAR
BEAR
BEAR
BEAR

BEAR

MOOSE
MOOSE
MOOSE
MOOSE
MOOSE

MOOSE

MOOSE

500
500

250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250
250

250

500
500
500
500
500

500

500

APPENDIX। FISCAL YEAR 2019/2020

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 220 kV Transmission Line
1  Kathmandy valley Ring Main Double 150.00 MOOSE 500
Total 150.00
C 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
Total 290.00

Existing High Voltage Grid Substations

Capacity Capacity Capacity Total

FY 074-75 FY 075-76 FY 076-77। Increment

Kathmandu Grid Division

132/66 A5 A5 A5
66/11 22.5 22.5 22.5
1 Balaju
66/11 22.5 22.5 22.5
66/11 22.5 22.5
132/11 30 30 30
2 Chapali 132/66 49.5 49.5 49.5
132/66 49.5 49.5 49.5
132/66 37.8 37.8 37.8
132/66 37.8 37.8 37.8
132/66 37.8 37.8 37.8
3 Siuchatar
132/11 30 30
66/11 18 18 18
66/11 18 18 18
66/11 22.5 22.5 22.5
4 New Chabel 66/11 22.5 22.5 22.5
66/11 22.5 22.5 22.5
66/11 22.5 22.5 22.5
5 Lainchour
66/11 22.5 22.5 22.5
66/11 18 18 18
66/11 18 18 18
6 New Patan
66/11 18 18 18
66/11 0 18 22.5 A5

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66/11 22.5 22.5 22.5
7 Teku
66/11 22.5 22.5 22.5
3 K3 66/11 22.5 22.5 22.5
66/11 22.5 22.5 22.5
66/11 18 18 18
9 Baneswor
66/11 18 18 18
132/66 49.5 49.5 49.5
132/11 22.5 22.5 22.5
10 Bhaktapur ८ 5
132/11 22. 22.
132/11 22.5 22.5 22.5
66/11 22.5 22.5 22.5
11 Banepa
66/11 22.5
12 ~=Panchkhal 66/11 10 10 10
13 Lamosanghu 132/33 30 30 30
132/33 30 30 30
14. Matatirtha
132/11 22.5 22.5 22.5
19० Indrawati 66/11 7.5 10 10
16 Bagmati 66/11 0 0 6 6
B Hetauda Grid Division
132/66 A5 45 45
132/66 45 45 45
17 Hetauda
66/11 10 10 10
66/11 10 10 10
132/33 30 30 30
18 Kamane
33/11 16.6 16.6 16.6
132/33 30 30 30
132/33 30 30 30
19 Bharatpur
132/11 15 30 30
132/11 22.5 22.5 30.0 7.5
66/33 12.5 12.5 30 17.5
66/33 12.5 12.5 12.5
20 _~_—siBirgunj
66/11 30 30 30
66/11 30 30 30
132/11 22.5 22.5 22.5
132/11 22.5 22.5 22.5
21  Parwanipur 132/11 22.5 22.5 22.5
132/66 63 63 63
132/66 63 63 63
66/11 15 15 15
22 5115 5 5 ५
66/11 1 1 1
23 Amlekhgunj 66/11 75 75 75

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25

26

27

28

29

30
31

32

33

34

35

36

37

Pathlaiya

Purbi Chitwan

132/11
132/33
132/33
33/11

Dhalkebar Grid Branch

Lahan

Chapur

Dhalkebar

Mirchaiya

Rupani
Tingla

Duhabi Grid Branch

Duhabi

Anarmani

Damak

Godak

Phidim

Amarpur (Kabeli)

132/33
132/33
33/11
33/11
132/33
132/33
33/11
220/132
220/132
132/33
132/33
33/11
33/11
132/33
33/11
132/33
132/33
33/11

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
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

APPENDIX

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

20

30

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FISCAL YEAR 2019/2020

22.5
30
30

16.6

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

20

30

30
30
16.6

8.6

8.6

30

33

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E Butwal Grid Division
132/33 63 63 63
132/33 63 63 63
132/33 63 63 63
38  Butwal
33/11 16.6 16.6 16.6
33/11 16.6 16.6 16.6
33/11 0.0 16.6 16.6
132/11 22.5 22.5 22.5
39 = Bardghat 5 S 5 5
132/11 7. 7. 22. 1
132/33 30 30 30
132/33 12.5 12.5 30 17.5
40 Chanauta
33/11 3 8 8
33/11 3 3 8 5
132/33 63 63 63
132/33 30 30 30
41 ~~ Lamahi
33/11 16.6 16.6 16.6
33/11 8 8
42 — Ghorahi 132/33 30 30
132/33 30 30 30
243 Kawasoti
33/11 16.6 16.6 16.6
44  Gandak 132/33 30 30
F Pokhara Grid Branch
132/33 30 30 30
132/33 30 30 30
45 Damauli
33/11 16.6 16.6 16.6
33/11 3 3 3
132/11 30 30 30
46 Pokhara
132/11 30 30 30
132/33 12.5 30 30
46 —_Lekhnath 132/11 22.5 22.5
132/11 22.5 22.5 22.5
132/33 12.5 30 30
47 — Lekhnath 132/11 22.5 22.5
132/11 22.5 22.5 22.5
48 Markichowk 132/33 30 30
40 Syaneia 132/33 30 30 30
r
vane) 33/11 8 8 8
G Attaria Grid Branch
50 Kusum 132/11 12.5 12.5 12.5
132/33 30 30
51  Hapure
33/11 8 8

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132/33 30.0 30.0 30.0
592 Attaria 132/33 30.0 30.0 30.0
33/11 16.6 16.6 16.6
132/33 30 63 63
5 132/33 30 30 30
3 Kohalpur
33/11 3 3 16.6 13.6
33/11 16.6 16.6 16.6
132/33 15 15 15
94 — Lamki 132/33 15 15 15
33/11 16.6 16.6 16.6
132/33 15 15 15
55 Mahendranagar 132/33 10 15 15
33/11 7.5 7.5 7.5
132/33 30 30 30
56  Bhurigaon
33/11 8 8 8
132/33 30 30 30
5957 Pahalmanpur
33/11 8 8 8
132/33 30 30
58 Syaule
33/11 8 8
; Total Total Total Total
Voltage Rating Transformer Capacity Capacity Capacity Increment
(kV) No. FY 74-75 FY 75-76 FY 76-77 (MVA)
(MVA) (MVA) (MVA)
1 220/132 2 320 320 0
2 132/66 11 522.90 522.90 522.90 0
3 132/33 51 1397.00 1718.50 1889.00 170.5
4 132/11 17 350.00 365.00 462.50 97.5
5 66/33 2 25.00 25.00 42.50 17.5
6 66/11 32 553.50 574.00 584.50 10.5
7 3311 37 349.1 409.9 478.3 68.4
Total 152 3197.50 3935.30 4299.70 364.4

Under Construction High Voltage Grid Substations

Voltage Expected
Level Capacity Completion
Year

Name of Project (Ratio)

MVA

Transmission Directorate

Hetauda- Dhalkebar-Inaruwa

1 400 kV Substation Expansion Dhalkebar 400/220 3 Z, 3x315 945 2020/21
Project
a ॥ "1B, 7x53.33
5 Chilime Trishuli 220 kV Chilime 220/132 Bank 370 2020/21

Transmission Line 132/33"

३४, 50"

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10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

250

Trishuli 3B Hub Substation

Hetauda- Bharatpur220 kV
Transmission Line

Singati Lamosanghu 132 kV
Transmission Line

Ramechhap Garjyang Khimti
132 kV Transmission Line

Kushaha Kataiya 132 kV
Second Circuit Transmission
Line

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

Total (FY 2020/21)

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

FISCAL YEAR 2019/2020

Trishuli 3 B
Hub

New
Bharatpur
(Aaptari)

Singati

Garjyang

Kushaha

Kritipur

Mainahiya

Tumlingtar

Baneshwor

Basantapur

New Khimti

Burtibang
Paudi Amarai

Tamghas

Sandhikharka
Motipur
Biratnagar
Nawalpur

Sunwal

Hetauda
Inaruwa

Hetauda

Inaruwa

Dhungesanghu
Lahachowk

Ghorahi

Nepal Electricity Authority

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132/33

132/33

132/33

132/11

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

"नु छ, 7x53.33
Bank
3, 50"

3D, 22.5

3D, 30

1 Z, 4x10 Bank

3G, 22.5

3 9, 10
"3 B, 2x45
3B, 16"

"1B, 7x33.33
Bank
3 GZ, 2x30"

३४, 2x30

"1 @ 7x33.33 Bank

3 B, 30"

1 Z, 4x66.67 Bank

3 Z, 30
3D, 30
3D, 30

"3४, 30
3 Q, Q"

"3 B, 30
3 Z, g"

"3 ४, 2x63
3 @, 16"

"3 ४, 63
3D, 16"

"3 ४ 2x63
3G, 22.5"

"1, 4x167 Bank

3 D, 3x315
"3 0, 2x100
3 9, 10

"3G, 2x100
3 D, 2x63

"नु छ 7x5 Bank
"3M, 30

3 Z, Q"
"3३४ 63

370

22.5

30

30

22.5

10

106

260

60

230

200

30
30
30

38

38

142

79

148.5

3191.5

500

945

210

326

30

38

63

2020/21

2020/21

2020/21

2020/21

2020/21

2020/21

2020/21

2020/21

2020/21

2020/21

2020/21

2020/21
2020/21
2020/21

2020/21
2020/21
2020/21
2020/21

2020/21

2021/22
2021/22

2021/22

2021/22

2021/22
2021/22

2021/22

21 Keraun 132 kV Substation

Dhalkebar Loharpati 132 kV

22 Transmission Line
Total (FY 2021/22)
Total।। Under Project Management
Directorate

1 Kaligandaki Corridor 220 kV
TL Project

5 Samundratar-Trishuli 3B Hub

TL Project

3 220 kV Bahrabise Substation

Kathmandu Valley
4 Transmission Capacity
Reinforcement Project

Marsyangdi-Kathmandu 220

> KV TL Project

6 Marsyangdi Corridor 220 kV
TL Project

5 Lapsiphedi and
Changunarayan SS Project

8 New Khimti- Barhabise
- Lapsiphedi 400 kV SS Project

9 Parwanipur- Pokhariya 132
kV TL Project **
Kathmandu Valley

10 Transmission Capacity
Reinforcement Project (Phase।। ) *k

Total

** Under procurement process

Keraun

Loharpatti

Dana SS

Kushma SS

New Butwal
SS

Samundratar
SS

Barhabise SS

Mulpani SS
Futung SS

Chapagaun
SS

Markichowk
SS

Matatirtha SS
Bharatpur SS
Udipur SS

Khudi SS
Dharapani SS

Lapsiphedi
SS**

Changunarayan
SS**

New Khimti
SS

Barhabise SS
Lapsiphedi SS
Pokhariya SS

Thimi SS

Koteshwor SS

"132/33
132/11"

"132/33
132/11
33/11"

"220/132
132/33"

220/132

220/132

132/33

33/11
220/132
132/11
132/11
132/11

132/11

220/132

220/132
220/132
220/132
132/33
220/132
132/33
132/33
132/33

220/132
132/11

132/11

400/220

400/220

400/220
132/33
132/11
132/11
132/66
132/11

APPENDIX

"3 D, 2x63
3D, 22.5"

"3 B, 2x30
3, 22.5
3D, 16"

"1 छ, 4x33.33
Bank
30, 25"

1 Z, 4x33.33

1 Z, 4x33.33

3 B, 2x30

3 Z, 2x8

1 @Z, 4x53.33
3B, 1x5
3B, 2x45
3G, 2x45

3D, 2x45

1, 7x53.33

1 @, 7x53.33
36४, 2x160
1 @, 4x53.33
36, 1x50
1 @, 4x53.33
3 Z, 1x50
1 @, 4x33.33
3 Z, 1x30

1 Z, 4x53.33
3D, 1x22.5

30, 1x45

1 @, 7x105

1, 7x53.33
16 4x105
3 D, 2x63
3D, 1x45
3 D, 2x45
3 D, 2x63
3D, 2x45

148.5

98.5

2359
5,550.50

125

100

100

76

165

90
90

90

320
320
320
210

210

130

182.5

45

630

320
315

90
216

4315.5

Nepal Electricity Authority।

FISCAL YEAR 2019/2020

2021/22

2021/22

2020/21

2020/21

2020/21

2020/21

2021/22

2021/22
2021/22

2021/22

2022/23

2022/23
2022/23
2022/23

2022/23

2022/23

2022/23

2022/23

2022/23
2022/23
2022/23

2022/23
2022/23

251

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10

11

12

13

14

15
16
17

18

19

252

FISCAL YEAR 2019/2020

Planned and Proposed Construction High Voltage Grid Substations

Namae of Project

Transmission Directorate

Bheri Corridor 400 kV
Transmission Line
Lekhnath Damauli 220 #£&kV

Transmission Line (To be decided)

Borang Ratmate 220 kV
Transmission Line (To be decided)

Tumlingtar Sitalpati 220 kV
Transmission Line
Balefi Barhabise 132 kV
Transmission Line
Ghorahi Madichaur 132 kV

Transmission Line

Dadakhet Rahughat132 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

Dharan 220/33 kV substation

Kohalpur Nepalgunj 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

Total

Nepal Electricity Authority

Bafikot

Lekhnath
Damauli
Borang
Lapan

Sitalpati

Pangtang
(Balefi)

Madichaur
Dadakhet

Rahughat
Ridi
Salimpur
Balganga
Hakui
Anarmani
Dharan
Nepalgunj

Harniya
Birauta

Sukhipur
Bodebarsain

Sukhdevchaur

400/132

220/132
220/132
132/33
220/132

"220/132
132/33"

132/33

132/33
132/33
220/132

"132/33
33/11"

132/33
132/33
132/33

132/33

"220/33
33/11"

132/33

132/33
132/11
132/33

132/33

132/33

Bank

1 ४, 7x33.33

Bank 1@,
Ax8 Bank

3D, 63

3 D, 30
3 D, 30

1 @, 4x33.33

Bank

"3 B, 30
3 D, gl

3४, 63
3 B, 2x63
3D, 63

3D, 63

"3 0, 63
3 G, 10"

3D, 2*63

3D, 63
3 D, 30
3 B,2x30

3 B,2x30

"3 O,2x63
3 9,25"

Voltage, Total
Level (Ratio)

1 ४, 7x33.33

200

224

63

30
30
100

38

63

126

63

63

73

126

63
30
60

60

151
1563

APPENDIX। FISCAL YEAR 2019/2020। Project Managment Directorate

cathmandu 20/132 400 490
132/11 90
1 Kathmandu Valley 220 kV Ring Bhaktapur 220/132 400 490
Main Project SS
132/11 90
Lalitpur SS 220/132 400 490
132/11 90
LamahiSS 400/220/132 630 720
132/11 90
N € ४
New Butwal- Lamahi- Kohalpur- Kohalpur 400/220/132 630 720
2 New Lamki- New attariya400 kV SS
Transmission Line Project 132/11 90
Attariva cc. 400/220/132 630 720
132/11 90
New Khi mti-Tama koshi Sunkoshi
4 —3-Sunkoshi Hub-Dhalkebar 400 Hub SS 400/220/132 630 630

kV TL Project

Budhigandaki corridor 400 kV TL Philim ४ 400/220/132 630

> Project Gumda SS
Kalikot SS 132/33 63 108
5  Dailekh - kalikot - Jumla 132 kV 132/11 45
Project Jumla SS 132/33 63 108
132/11 45
Kushma SS 400/220/132 630 630
क pamau Srojeet - Burtibang - BY rtibang 400/220/132 630 630
Banfikot SS 400/220/132 630 630
Kavre/
g  Lamosangu- Kavre / Ramechhap Ramechhap 132/33 63 108
132kV TL Project SS
132/11 45
9 Construction of 132 KV Surkhet surkhet SS 132/333 @, 2x65 130
Total 7234

Nepal Electricity Authority। 253

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NEPAL ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY
POWER TRADE DEPARTMENT

IPPs' Hydro Power Projects (Operation) as of FY 2076/77

. Commercial
Developer RW) PPA Date Operation
Date
Himal Power Ltd Khimti Khola 60000 2052.10.01 2057.03.27
2  Bhotekoshi Power Company Upper 45000 2053.04.06 2057.10.11
Ltd. Bhotekoshi
3 Syange Electricity Company Syange Khola 183 2058.10.03 2058.10.10
Limited
4 National Hydro Power Indrawati- III 7500 2054.09.15 2059.06.21
Company Ltd.
5५ Chilime Hydro Power Company Chilime 22100 2054.03.11 2060.05.08
Ltd.
6  Butwal Power Company Ltd. Jhimruk Khola 12000 2058.03.29 1994
7 Butwal Power Company Ltd. Andhi Khola 9400 2058.03.29 2071.12.22
8 Arun Valley Hydropower Piluwa Khola 3000 2056.10.09 2060.06.01
Development Co. (P.) Ltd. Small
9  Rairang Hydro Power Rairang Khola 500 2059.08.27 2061.08.01
Development Co. (P) Ltd.
10 Sanima Hydropower (Pvt.) Ltd. Sunkoshi Small 2500 2058.07.28 2061.12.11
11] Alliance Power Nepal Pvt.Ltd. © Chaku Khola 3000 2056.11.03 2062.03.01
12 Khudi Hydropower Ltd. Khudi Khola 4000 2058.03.04 2063.09.15
13 Unique Hydel Co. Pvt.Ltd. Baramchi Khola 4200 2058.12.14 2063.09.27
14 Thoppal Khola Hydro Power Thoppal Khola 1650 2059.11.23 2064.07.13
Co. Pvt. Ltd.
15 Gautam Buddha Hydropower — Sisne Khola 750 2061.04.29 2064.06.01
(Pvt.) Ltd. Small
16 Kathmandu Small Hydropower 591 Nadi 250 2062.04.24 2064.08.01
Systems Pvt. Ltd.
17 Khoranga Khola Hydropower  Pheme Khola 995 2057.12.31 2064.08.05
Dev. Co. Pvt. Ltd.
18 Unified Hydropower (P.) Ltd. Pati Khola Small 996 2062.10.28 2065.10.27
19 Task Hydropower Company (P.) Seti-ll 979 2063.06.08 2065.11.14
Ltd.
20 Ridi Hydropower Development Ridi Khola 2400 2063.05.08 2066.07.10
Co. (P.) Ltd.
21 Centre for Power Dev. And Upper Hadi 991 2064.04.07 2066.07.22
Services (P.) Ltd. Khola
22 Gandaki Hydro Power Co. Pvt. Mardi Khola 4800 2060.07.07 2066.10.08
Ltd.
23 Himal Dolkha Hydropower Mai Khola 4500 2063.11.19 2067.10.14
Company Ltd.
254। Nepal Electricity Authority

24

25

26

27

28

29

30

31

32

33

34

35

36

37
38

39

40

41

42

43

44

45

46

47

Baneswor Hydropower Pvt.
Ltd.

Barun Hydropower
Development Co. (P.) Ltd.

Bhagawati Hydropower
Development Co. (P.) Ltd.

Kathmandu Upatyaka
Khanepani bewasthapan
Board

Nyadi Group (2) Ltd.

United Modi Hydropwer Pvt.
Ltd.

Synergy Power Development
(P.) Ltd.

Laughing Buddha Power Nepal
(P.) Ltd.

Aadishakti Power Dev.
Company (P.) Ltd.

Ankhu Khola Jal Bidhyut Co.
(P.) Ltd.

Nepal Hydro Developer Pvt.
Ltd.

Laughing Buddha Power Nepal
Pvt. Ltd.

Bhairabkunda Hydropower
Pvt. Ltd.

Radhi Bidyut Company Ltd.

Pashupati Environmental Eng.
Power Co. Pvt. Ltd.

Mailung Khola Hydro Power
Company (P.) Ltd.

Joshi Hydropower
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.

Lower Piluwa
Small

Hewa Khola
Bijayapur-1
Solar

Siuri Khola
Lower Modi 1
Sipring Khola
Middle Chaku
Tadi Khola
(Thaprek)
Ankhu Khola- 1
Charanawati

Khola

Lower Chaku
Khola
Bhairab Kunda

Radhi Khola
Chhote Khola

Mailung Khola

Upper Puwa-1

Mai Khola

Jiri Knhola Small
Upper Hugdi
Khola

Belkhu
Naugadh gad
Khola

Suspa Bukhari

Mai Cascade

APPENDIX

990

4455

4410

680.4

4950

10000

9658

1800

5000

8400

3520

1800

3000

4400
993

5000

3000

22000

2200

5000

518

8500

998

7000

Nepal Electricity Authority।। FISCAL YEAR 2019/2020

2064.07.21

2061.04.02

2066.03.30

2069.06.12

2064.04.17

2065.10.20

2065.10.20

2066.11.03

2061.12.15

2066.02.22

2067.01.13

2063.07.02

2065.08.02

2066.10.18
2067.11.09

2058.04.09

2066.01.23

2067.01.08

2065.10.23

2066.04.04

2064.04.04

2067.01.19

2069.04.32

2069.10.12

2068.04.01

2068.04.17

2069.05.04

2069.07.15

2069.07.30

2069.08.10

2069.10.03

2069.11.15

2069.12.14

2070.05.05

2070.02.24

2070.04.24

2071.02.22

2071.02.31
2071.03.09

2071.03.19

2071.10.01

2071.10.14

2071.11.01

2071.12.09

2071.12.30

2072.05.02

2072.06.03

2072.10.29

255

A YEAR IN REVIEW

48

49

50

51

52

53
54

55

56

57
58

59
60

61

62

63

64

65

66
67

68

69
70

71

72
73

256

Chhyangdi Hydropower

Limited

Panchakanya Mai Hydropower
Ltd. (Previously Mai Valley and

FISCAL YEAR 2019/2020

Chhandi

Upper Mai
Khola

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

Mai Valley Hydropower Private

Limited

Dronanchal Hydropower

Co.Pvt.Ltd

Dibyaswari Hydropower

Limited

Puwa Khola-1 Hydropower P.

Ltd.

Shibani Hydropower Co. Pvt.
Ltd.

Mount Kailash Energy Pvt. Ltd.
Mandakini Hydropower

Limited

Garjang Upatyaka Hydropower

(P.) Ltd.

Union Hydropower Pvt Ltd.
Syauri Bhumey Microhydro

Project

Molung Hydropower Company

Pvt. Ltd.

Sikles Hydropower Pvt. Ltd.
Himal Dolkha Hydropower

Company Ltd.

Daram Khola A
Jhyadi Khola
Tungun-Thosne

Daraudi Khola A
Khani Khola

Miya Khola
Upper
Marsyangdi "A"

Upper Madi
Hewa Khola A

Jogmai
Dwari Khola

Upper Mai C
Dhunge-Jiri
Sabha Khola
Puwa Khola-1
Phawa Khola

Thapa Khola
Sardi Khola

Chake Khola

Midim Karapu
Syauri Bhumey

Molung Khola
Madkyu Khola

Mai sana
Cascade। Nepal Electricity Authority

2000

9980

2500

2000

4360

6000
2000

996

50000

25000
14900

7600
3750

5100

600

4000

4000

4950

13600
4000

2830

3000
23

7000

13000
8000

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

2068.12.23

2068.09.25

2068.11.17

2070.10.09

2063.12.01

2067.10.11
2068.11.11

2065.11.06

2069.10.28
2072.11.16

2069.11.21

2066.08.03
2069.11.14

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

2074.04.09

2074.06.01

2074.06.02

2074.06.23

2074.07.14

2074.08.22
2074.08.23

2074.08.28

2074.10.15
2074.10.18

2074.12.12

2074.12.19
2074.12.26

74
75

76
77

78

79

80

81

82
83
84

85

86

8/7

88

89
90
91
92

93

94

95

96

97

98

Barahi Hydropower Pvt.ltd

Leguwa Khola Laghu
Jalbidhyut Sahakari Sastha Ltd.

Super Mai Hydropower Pvt. Ltd.

Chimal Gramin Bidhyut
Sahakari Sanstha Ltd.

Surya Power Company Pvt.
Ltd.

Deurali Bahuudesiya Sahakari
Sanstha Ltd.

Bindhyabasini Hydropower
Development Co. (P.) Ltd.

Mandu Hydropower Ltd.

Eastern Hydropower Pvt. Ltd.
Salmanidevi Hydropower (P}. 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.

Khimti Gramin Bidhyut
Sahakari Sanstha Ltd.

Upper Solu Hydroelectric
Company Pvt. Ltd

Sagarmatha Jalabidhyut
Company Pvt. Ltd.

Mai Khola Hydropower Pvt.
Ltd.

Theule Khola
Leguwa Khola

Super Mai

Sobuwa Khola-2
MHP

Bishnu Priya Solar
Farm Project

Midim Khola
Rudi Khola A

Bagmati Khola
Small

Pikhuwa Khola
Kapadi Gad
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

Jhankre Khola
Small

Solu Khola

Super Mai ४

Super Mal
Cascade

APPENDIX

1500
40

7800
90

960

100

8800

22000

5000
3330
22100

997

7000

9900

8000

25000
996
4800
6600

5000

7500

600

23500

9600

3800

696,168.40

Nepal Electricity Authority।। FISCAL YEAR 2019/2020

2066.12.16
2072.11.21

2073.12.06
2074.11.15

2074.04.08

2070.02.20

2069.10.28

2069.10.07

2066.07.24
2069.12.11
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

2075.02.04

2070.07.24

2074.11.14

2074.12.07

2075.03.24
2075.03.28

2075.07.11
2075.07.14

2075.08.13
2075.09.04
2075.12.04
2075.12.19

2076.02.27
2076.02.25
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
2076.11.28

2076.12.10
(Transactional
Operation
Date-TOD)

2077.02.32

2077.03.31

257

1 Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower Ltd. Upper Tamakoshi Dolkha 456000 2067.09.14 2073 3.,30- 2 Units
2 Nama Buddha Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. Tinau Khola Small Palpa 1665 2065.03.31 5077 09.15 (for 675)
3 Himalayan Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. Namarjun Madi Kaski 11880 2066.05.30 2071.4.1
4 — Jumdi Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. Jumdi Khola Gulmi 1750 2066.10.21 2069.10.11
9 Hira Ratna Hydropower P.ltd Tadi Khola Nuwakot 5000 2067.01.09 2075.10.01
6 Energy Engineering Pvt. Ltd. Upper Mailung A Rasuwa 6420 2067.03.25 2075.10.01
7 Shiva Shree Hydropower (P.) Ltd. Upper Chaku A Sindhupalchowk 22200 2067.05.22 2073.01.25
8  Greenlife Energy Pvt. Ltd. Khani khola-1 Dolakha 40000 2067.06.24 ore on On ler गिर
9 Himalaya Urja Bikas Co. Pvt. Ltd. Upper Khimti Ramechhap 12000 2067.10.09 2075.3.32
10 Green Ventures Pvt. Ltd. Likhu-IV Ramechhap 52400 2067.10.19 2077.06.30
11 Robust Energy Ltd. Mistri Khola Myagdi 42000 2067.10.20 2076.05.14
12 Manang Trade Link Pvt. Ltd. Lower Modi Parbat 20000 2068.05.20 2074.3.31
13 Maina Power Ley Jalbidhyut Ltd. (Pr. (098 Mailun Rasuwa 14300 २2068.05.23 2075.10.01
14 Sanjen Hydropower Co.Limited Upper Sanjen Rasuwa 14800 2068.06.23 2076.09.15
15 Middle Bhotekoshi Jalbidhyut Company Ltd. Middle Bhotekoshi Sindhupalchowk 102000 2068.07.28 2076.12.28
16 = Chilime Hydro Power Company Ltd. Rasuwagadhi Rasuwa 111000 2068.07.28 2076.09.15
17 Water and Energy Nepal Pvt. Ltd. Badi Gad Baglung 6600 2068.08.13 2072.2.14
18 Sanjen Hydropower Company Limited Sanjen Rasuwa 42500 2068.08.19 2076.09.15
19 Gelun Hydropower Co.Pvt.Ltd Gelun Sindhupalchowk 3200 2068.09.25 2074.06.14
20 Dariyal Small Hydropower Pvt.Ltd Upper Belkhu Dhading 750 2068.11.28 2071.7.16
21 Suryakunda Hydroelectric Pvt. Ltd. Upper Tadi Nuwakot 11000 2068.12.03 2075.10.01
22 Himalayan Power Partner Pvt. Ltd. Dordi Khola Lamjung 27000 2069.03.01 2076.05.14
23 Sasha Engingeering Hydropower (P). Ltd 02"! Dolakha 30000 २2069.03.25 2074.12.17
Khola(Dolakha)
24 Rising Hydropower Compnay Ltd. Selang Khola Sindhupalchowk 990 2069.03.31 2071.6.15
259 Liberty Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. Upper Dordi A Lamjung 25000 2069.06.02 2076.05.14
26 Hydro Innovation Pvt. Ltd. Tinekhu Khola Dolakha 990 2069.06.08 2074.12.30
27 Salankhu Khola Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. Salankhu Khola Nuwakot 2500 2069.06.14 2071.11.30
28 Moonlight Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. Balephi A Sindhupalchowk 10600 2069.07.14 2076.12.28
29 Middle Modi Hydropower Ltd. Middle Modi Parbat 15100 2069.08.21 2077.03.31
30 Reliable Hydropower Co. Pvt. Ltd. Khorunga Khola Terhathum 4800 2069.08.26 2077.08.16
31 Rara Hydropower Development Co. Pvt. Ltd. Upper Parajuli Khola Dailekh 2150 2069.08.28 2071.12.17
32 Lohore Khola Hydropower Co. Pvt. Ltd. Lohore Khola Dailekh 4200 2069.09.08 2073.06.20
2069.09.16
33 Beni Hydropower Project Pvt. Ltd. Upper Solu Solukhumbu 18000 त 2074.10.01
Revived)
34 Dudhkoshi Power Company Pvt. Ltd. Rawa Khola Khotang 6500 2069.09.26 2073.05.31
35 Universal Power Company Ltd. Lower Khare Dolakha 11000 2069.10.22 5076 04 03 ५)
36 Madhya Midim Jalbidhyut Company P. Ltd. Middle Midim Lamjung 3100 2069.10.23 2072.5.1
37 Volcano Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. Teliya Khola Dhankuta 996 2069.10.25 2071.7.24
38 Betrawoti Hydropower Company (P).Ltd Phalankhu Khola Rasuwa 13700 2069.12.06 2075.10.01
39 Himalaya Urja Bikas Co. Ltd. Upper Khimti II Ramechhap 7000 2069.12.09 2075.12.01
40 Dovan Hydropower Company Pvt. Ltd. Junbesi Khola Solukhumbu 5200 2069.12.29 2076.08.30
41 Tallo Midim Jalbidhut Company Pvt. Ltd. Lower Midim Lamjung 996 2070.01.19 2071.8.1
42  Tangchhar Hydro Pvt. Ltd Tangchhahara Mustang 2200 2070.02.20 2073.7.1
43 Abiral Hydropower Co. Pvt. Ltd. Upper Khadam Morang 990 2070.02.21 2071.08.01
44 Manakamana Engineering Hydropower Ghatte Khola Dolakha 5000 2070.04.28 2075.03.16
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FISCAL YEAR 2019/2020

NEPAL ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY
POWER TRADE DEPARTMENT
IPPs' Hydropower Projects (Under Construction) as of FY 2076/77

(Financial Closure concluded projects)

Installed
Capacity
(kw)

Required Commercial
PPA Date
Operation Date

Ea

2072.9.10- 4 Units,

45
46

47

48
49

50

51

52

53

54

55

56

57

58
59
60

61

62
63

64

65
66
67

68

69

70

71

72

73

74

75

76

77

78
79
80
81
82
83
84

Essel-Clean Solu Hydropower Pvt. Ltd.
Consortium Power Developers Pvt. Ltd.

Singati Hydro Energy Pvt. Ltd.

Maya Khola Hydropower Co. Pvt. Ltd.
Idi Hydropower Co. P. Ltd.

Buddha Bhumi Nepal Hydro Power Co.
Pvt. Ltd.

Dordi Khola Jal Bidyut Company Ltd.

River Falls Hydropower Development Pvt. Ltd.

Peoples' Hydropower Company Pvt. Ltd.

Hydro Venture Private Limited

Global Hydropower Associate Pvt. Ltd.

Paan Himalaya Energy Private Limited

Numbur Himalaya Hydropower Pvt. Ltd.

Dipsabha Hydropower Pvt. Ltd.

Research and Development Group Pvt. Ltd.
Hydro Empire Pvt. Ltd.

Chandeshwori Mahadev Khola MH. Co.

Pvt. Ltd.
Nyadi Hydropower Limited
Suri Khola Hydropower Pvt. Ltd.

Bungal Hydro Pvt. Ltd. (Previously Sanigad
Hydro Pvt. Ltd.)

Kalanga Hydro Pvt. Ltd.
Sanigad Hydro Pvt. Ltd.
Dhaulagiri Kalika Hydro Pvt. Ltd.

Menchhiyam Hydropower Pvt. Ltd.

Kabeli Energy Limited

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.
Rawa Energy Development Pvt. Ltd.

Siddhi Hydropower Company Pvt. Ltd.
Nilgiri Knola Hydropower Co. Ltd.

Siuri Nyadi Power Pvt. Ltd.

Swet-Ganga Hydropower and Construction Ltd.

Lower Solu
Khare Khola

Singati Khola

Maya Khola
Idi Khola

Lower Tadi

Dordi-1 Khola

Down Piluwa
Super Dordi 'Kha'

Solu Khola
(Dudhkoshi)

Likhu-2

Likhu-1

Likhu Khola A

Sabha Khola A
Rupse Khola
Upper Myagdi

Chulepu Khola

Nyadi
Suri Khola

Upper Sanigad

Kalangagad
Upper Kalangagad
Darbang-Myagdi
Upper Piluwa
Khola 2

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

Upper Rawa
Siddhi Khola
Nilgiri Khola
Super Nyadi
Lower Likhu

APPENDIX

Solukhumbu
Dolakha

Dolakha

Sankhuwasabha
Kaski

Nuwakot

Lamjung

Sankhuwasabha

Lamjung

Solukhumbu
Solukhumbu/

Ramechap
Solukhumbu/
Ramechap
Solukhumbu/
Ramechap
Sankhuwasabha
Myagdi

Myagdi

Ramechhap

Lamjung
Dolakha

Bajhang

Bajhang
Bajhang
Myagdi

Sankhuwasabha

Panchthar and
Taplejung
Lamjung
Dolakha and
Ramechhap

Kavrepalanchowk,
Ramechhap,
Sindhupalchowk,
Dolakha

Sindhupalchowk

Sankhuwasabha

Rasuwa
Dhading
Myagdi

Gorkha
Rukum
Khotang
151)
Myagdi
Lamjung
Ramechhap

Nepal Electricity Authority।

82000
24100

25000

14900
975

4993

12000

9500

54000

86000

33400

51400

24200

9990
4000
20000

8520

30000
6400

10700

15330
38460
25000

4720

37600

2400

48800

6000

36000

8500

20000

34000

14000

4980

5000

3000
10000
38000
40270
28100

FISCAL YEAR 2019/2020

2070.07.15
2070.07.15

2070.07.27

2070.08.30
2070.09.01

2070.12.10

2071.07.19
(10.3 MW)
2073.04.19
2075.11.21
(1.7 MW)

2071.10.18
2071.11.13

2075.11.15

2071.11.13

2071.11.19

2071.11.19

2071.11.22

2071.12.02
2071.12.17
2071.12.17

2071.12.23

2072.02.12
2072.02.20

2072.03.15

2072.03.15
2072.03.15
2072.04.28

2072.05.11

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
2073.04.24
2074.05.29
2073.11.30
2074.02.19
2073.09.14

2076.8.30
2075.08.15

2075.05.31 (16MW)
2077.04.01 (9MW)

2076.9.1
2074.09.16

2075.10.01

2076.08.16 (10.3 MW)

2077.04.02 (1.7 MW)

2076.09.01

2077.03.29

2077.06.10

2077.04.01

2077.04.01

2077.04.01

2076.07.15
2076.08.02
2077.05.30

2075.04.15

2077.01.06
2074.12.30

2076.05.29

2076.05.29
2077.04.15
2075.12.25

2076.04.01

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 (LOMW)
2078.04.03 (LOMW)

2076.12.30

2076.08.30 (8.3 MW)
2078.10.17 (5.7 MW)

2075.07.30
2076.09.01
2076.03.30
2077.03.31
2080.08.30
2079.04.01
2078.08.15

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85 Nilgiri Khola Hydropower Co. Ltd. Nilgiri Khola-2 Myagdi 62000 2074.03.05 2081.08.30
86 5900 Milti Khola Hydropower Ltd. Sano Milti Ramnecnnap and 3000 2073.01.13 2075.08.01
87 Diamond Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. Upper Daraudi-1 Gorkha 10000 2072.08.14 2075.09.17
Upper Chhyangdi
88  Chhyangdi Hydropower Limited hel, yang Lamjung 4000 2074.03.22 2078.4.05
89 Taksar-Pikhuwa Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. Taksar Pikhuwa Bhojpur 8000 2073.09.01 2076.10.23
90 Rasuwa Hydropower Pvt. Ltd Phalanku Khola Rasuwa 5000 2071.08.24 2076.8.01
Bijayapur 2 Khola
91 Civil Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. Kaski 4500 2072.09.12 2075.03.32
Small
92 Makari Gad Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. Makarigad Darchula 10000 2072.08.29 2076.02.32
Super Madi Hydropower Ltd. (Previously . ;
93 . G ti Super Madi Kaski 44000 2073.10.27 2078.02.28
Himal Hydro and General Construction Ltd.)
Mount Nilgiri Hydropower Company Pvt.
94 Rurubanchu-1 Kalikot 13500 2074.05.08 2077.11.03
Ltd.
95 Trishuli Jal Vidhyut Company Ltd. Upper Trishuli 3B Rasuwa 37000 2074.05.06 2078.11.17
96 Century Energy Pvt. Ltd. Hadi Khola SunkoshiA Sindhupalchowk 997 2074.05.05 2076.11.03
97  Sindhujwala Hydropower Ltd. Upper Nyasem Sindhupalchowk 41400 2073.07.24 2077.03.30
98 Samling Power Company Pvt. Ltd. Mai Beni Illam 9510 2073.07.26 2078.08.02
99 Energy Venture Pvt. Ltd. Upper Lapche Dolakha 52000 2073.04.20 2078.12.30
Orbit Energy Pvt. Ltd. (Previously Pokhari
100 Sabha Khola B Sankhuwasabha 15100 2074.03.26 2078.2.31

Hydropower Company Pvt. Ltd.)

Mithila Solar PV
101 Eco Power Development Company Pvt. Ltd Dhanusha 10000 2075.09.16 2076.01.17
Electric Project

Baglung and

102 Daram Khola Hydro Energy Ltd. Daram Khola 9600 2073.10.09 2076.09.08
Gulmi
103 Sagarmatha Energy and Construction Pvt. Dhalkebar Solar Dhanusha 3000 5075.06.24 5076.12.23
Ltd. Project
104 छाप Congenial Energy and Investment। a mahi Solar Project Dang 3000 2075.06.24 2076.12.23
105 Global Energy and Construction Pvt. Ltd. Duhabi Solar Project Sunsari 8000 2075.06.25 2076.12.24
106 रिती Hydropower Development Co. Ltd. Butwal Solar Project Rupandehi 8500 2075.06.09 2076.04.08
107 Him River Power Pvt. Ltd. Liping Khola Sindhupalchowk 16260 2073.02.28 2077.01.22
Madhya Tara Khola Hydropower P. Ltd. (Prv. Madhya Tara Khola
108 Baglung 1700 2073.10.26 2075.08.29
Pahadi Hydro Power Company (P.) Ltd.) Small
N। Wat dE Devel t
109 ९08 ater ane Energy everopmen Upper Trishuli-1  Rasuwa 216000 2074.10.14 2080.12.18
Company Pvt. Ltd.
110 Mewa Developers Pvt. Ltd. Middle Mewa Taplejung 49000 2075.05.04 2080.06.06
Belchautara Sol
111 Solar Farm Pvt. Ltd. orenarara 2018 Tanahun 5000 2075.04.23 2076.04.03
Project
Okhaldh d
112 Him Star Urja Co. Pvt. Ltd. Buku Kapati aronunga an 5000 2074.10.11 2077.04.15
Solukhumbu
113 Aashutosh Energy Pvt. Ltd. Chepe Khola Small = Lamjung 8630 2075.02.15 2078.11.09
Everest Sugar and
114 Everest Sugar and Chemical Industries Ltd. Chemical Industries Mahottari 3000 2075.06.17 2076.12.30
Ltd.
_ Indushankar Chini .
115 Indushankar Chini Udhyog Ltd. Sarlahi 3000 2075.06.10 2076.12.09
Udhyog Ltd.
116 Sanvi Energy Pvt. Ltd. Jogmai Cascade Illam 6000 2075.05.07 2078.04.07
Jhyamolongma Hydropower Development ti ;
117 Karuwa Se Kaski 32000 2074.04.20 2079.01.12
Company Pvt. Ltd.
118 Nasa Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. Lapche Khola Dolakha 99400 2074.07.29 2079.04.14
119 Asian Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. Lower Jogmai WIlam 6200 2074.12.07 2078.04.01
Sanima Middle Tamor Hydropower Ltd.
120 Middle Tamor Taplejung 73000 2073.09.26 2078.05.28
(Prv. Tamor Sanima Energy Pvt. Ltd.)
121 Vision Energy and Power Pvt. Ltd. Nupche Likhu Ramechhap 57500 2074.11.28 2080.05.02
122 People's Power Limited Puwa- 2 Illam 4960 2074.05.05 2078.06.11
123 Tundi Power Pvt.Ltd Rahughat Mangale Myagdi 35500 2075.03.29 2079.08.29
124 Him Consult Pvt. Ltd. Rele Khola Myagdi 6000 2074.01.28 2077.02.19

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126
127

128

129

130
131

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16

17

18
19
20

21

22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33

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.

Seti Khola

Upper Chirkhwa
Yambling Khola

Middle Hyongu
Khola B

Upper Lohore

Upper Phawa
Sunigad

APPENDIX

Parbat

Bhojpur
Sindhupalchowk

Solukhumbu

Dailekh

Taplejung
Bajhang
TOTAL

3500

4700
7270

22900

4000

5800
11050
3,157,192

FISCAL YEAR 2019/2020

2074.02.22

2073.03.01
2072.09.29

2074.12.08

2074.12.08

2074.11.11
2074.11.30

IPPs' Hydropower Projects in Different Stages of
Development as of FY 2076/77

(Without Financial Closure)

Developers

Balephi Jalbidhyut Co. Ltd.

Ingwa Hydro Power Pvt. Ltd

United Modi Hydropwer Ltd.

Salasungi Power Limited

Sisa Hydro Electric Company Pvt. Ltd.
Chirkhwa Hydropower Pvt. Ltd.

Himali Rural Electric Co-operative Ltd.
Sabha Pokhari Hydro Power (P.) Ltd.
United Mewa Khola Hydropower Pvt. Ltd.
Sewa Hydro Ltd.

Gorakshya Hydropower Pvt. Ltd.

Nyam Nyam Hydropower Company Pvt. Ltd.
Saptang Hydro Power Pvt. Ltd.

Bhujung Hydropower Pvt. Ltd.

Himalayan Water Resources and Energy
Development Co. Pvt. Ltd.

IDS Energy Pvt. Ltd.

Langtang Bhotekoshi Hydropower
Company Pvt. Ltd.

Upper Richet Hydropower Pvt. Ltd.
Khechereswor Jal Vidhyut Pvt. Ltd.

Khechereswor Jal Vidhyut Pvt. Ltd.

Gaughar Ujjyalo Sana Hydropower Co.
Pvt. Ltd.

Seti Khola Hydropower Pvt. Ltd.
Super Hewa Power Company Pvt. Ltd.
Baraha Multipower Pvt. Ltd.

Lower Irkhuwa Hydropower Co. Pvt. Ltd.
Sungava Foundation Pvt. Ltd.

Jhilimili 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.
Three Star Hydropower Company Ltd.

Projects

Balephi

Upper Ingwa khola

Lower Modi 2
Sanjen Khola
Sisa Khola A

Lower Chirkhwa

Leguwa Khola Small

Lankhuwa Khola
Mewa Khola

Lower Selang

Super Ankhu Khola
Nyam Nyam Khola

Saptang Khola
Upper Midim

Upper Chauri

Lower Khorunga

Rasuwa Bhotekoshi

Upper Richet
Jadari Gad Small

Salubyani Gad Small

Ghatte Khola Small

Seti Khola
Super Hewa
Irkhuwa Khola B
Lower Irkhuwa
Thulo Khola
Gulangdi Khola
Nyadi Phidi
Sona Khola
Tanahun
Bhotekoshi-1
llep (Tatopani)
Sapsup Khola

Sindhupalchowk
Taplejung

Parbat

Rasuwa
Solukhumbu
Bhojpur
Dhankuta
Sankhuwasabha
Taplejung
Sindhupalchowk
Dhading

Rasuwa
Nuwakot

Lamjung
Kavrepalanchowk
Terhathum
Rasuwa

Gorkha
Bajhang
Bajhang

Sindhupalchowk

Kaski
Sankhuwasabha
Bhojpur
Bhojpur

Myagdi

Gulmi

Lamjung
Taplejung
Tanahun
Sindhupalchowk
Dhading
Khotang

Installed

Capacity
(kw)

23520

9700
10500
78000

2800

4060

640

5000
50000

1500
23500

6000

2500

7500

6000

5400

120000

2000
1000
233

970

22000
5000
15524
13040
21300
980
21400
9000
140000
40000
23675
6600

PPA Date

2067.09.08
2068.03.10
2072.11.14
2072.12.02
2073.10.28
2074.01.20
2074.02.08
2074.02.21
2074.02.21
2074.02.22
2074.03.15
2074.03.27
2074.04.08
2074.05.29

2074.07.27

2074.08.24

2074.09.07

2074.09.20
2074.10.12
2074.10.12

2074.11.11

2074.11.11
2074.12.27
2075.02.14
2075.02.16
2075.02.17
2075.02.24
2075.02.24
2075.03.14
2075.03.15
2075.03.15
2075.03.25
2075.03.25

2076.12.30

2077.04.01
2077.03.17

2079.04.01

2077.04.11

2078.04.16
2080.02.07

2077.06.30
2073.04.01
2076.03.17
2077.03.08
2077.12.12
2078.04.01
2075.12.28
2077.09.14
2078.04.01
2075.12.30
2080.09.15
2077.12.31
2076.04.12
2078.04.01

2078.04.04

2078.04.01

2078.09.07

2077.04.01
2077.07.30
2077.09.29

2077.03.01

2079.04.15
2078.04.01
2079.04.15
2079.04.03
2079.04.15
2078.01.14
2079.12.15
2080.07.30
2080.12.30
2079.07.01
2081.08.25
2078.06.31

Nepal Electricity Authority।

Required Commercial

Operation Date

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34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44

45

46
47

48
49

50

51
52
53
54

55
56
57

58
59
60
61
62
63

64
65
66
67
68

69
70

71

72
73
74
75
76
77

262

Tundi Power Pvt.Ltd

Arati Power Company Ltd.

Mount Everest Power Development Pvt. Ltd.
Shaileshwari Power Nepal Pvt. Ltd.
Palun Khola Hydropower Pvt. Ltd.
Makar Jitumaya 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.

Apex Makalu Hydro Power Pvt. Ltd.
Ichowk Hydropower Pvt. Ltd.
Pike Hydropower Pvt. Ltd.

Sita Hydro Power Co. Pvt. Ltd.
Sushmit Energy Pvt. Ltd.

Masina Paryatan Sahakari Sanstha Ltd.
Hydro Village Pvt. Ltd.

Shikhar Power Development Pvt. Ltd.

Dhading Ankhu Khola Hydro Pvt. Ltd.
Phedi Khola Hydropower Company Pvt. Ltd.
Dolakha Nirman Company Pvt. Ltd.

Bikash Hydropower Company Pvt. Ltd.

Sita Hydropower Co. Pvt. Ltd.

Blue Energy Pvt. Ltd.

Vision Lumbini Ltd.

Kalinchowk Hydropower Pvt. Ltd.

Arun Valley Hydropower Development
Company Ltd.

Kasuwa Khola Hydropower Ltd.

Ruru Hydroelectric Company Pvt. Ltd.
Gumu Khola Bhyakure Hydropower Pvt. Ltd.
Alliance Energy Solutions Pvt.Ltd.

Ekikrit Byapar Company Pvt. Ltd.
Integrated Hydro Fund Nepal Pvt. Ltd.

FISCAL YEAR 2019/2020

Upper Rahughat
Upper Irkhuwa
Dudhkunda Khola
Upper Gaddigad
Palun Khola
Upper Suri

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 Besi
Istul Khola

Middle Hongu
Khola A

Gohare Khola
Likhu Khola

Nyasim Khola
Kunaban Khola
Masina
Myagdi Khola
Bhim Khola

Upper Ankhu

Phedi Khola
(Thumlung)

Isuwa Khola

Upper Machha
Khola Small

Dudh Khola
Super Trishuli

Seti Nadi

Sangu (Sorun)
Kabeli B-1 Cascade

Kasuwa Khola

Rurubanchu Khola-2

Gumu Khola
Upper Sit Khola

Brahamayani

Upper Brahamayani। Nepal Electricity Authority

Myagdi
Bhojpur
Solukhumbu
Doti
Taplejung
Dolakha
Dolakha
Dolakha
Kaski

Kaski

Solukhumbu

Solukhumbu

Myagdi

Sindhupalchowk

Rautahat

Parsa

Dhanusha

Bara
Myagdi
Lamjung

Gorkha
Solukhumbu

Sindhupalchowk

Ramechhap and
Okhaldhunga

Sindhupalchowk
Myagdi

Kaski and Tanahu
Myagdi

Baglung

Dhading

Bhojpur
Sankhuwasabha
Gorkha

Manang

Gorkha and
Chitwan

Kaski
Dolakha

Panchthar

Sankhuwasabha
Kalikot

Dolakha
Argakhanchi
Sindhupalchowk

Sindhupalchowk

48500
14500
12000
1550
21000
7000
5500
20000
86590
24000
9500

6000

15000
62000

4000

8000

1000

1000
9140
50000
1506

22000

950

30000

35000
20000
891
57300
4960
38000

3520

97200

4550

65000

70000

25000
5000

9940

45000
12000
950
905
35470
15150

2075.03.29
2075.04.01
2075.04.01
2075.04.06
2075.04.06
2075.04.10
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

2075.05.14
2075.05.25
2075.05.26

2075.05.26
2075.05.29
2075.06.02
2075.06.04
2075.06.10
2075.06.14

2075.06.21
2075.06.26
2075.07.11
2075.07.11
2075.07.11

2075.08.06
2075.08.09

2075.08.09

2075.08.13
2075.08.20
2075.08.21
2075.08.23
2075.08.24
2075.08.24

2080.08.29
2079.08.01
2079.06.30
2077.12.19
2080.06.21
2079.12.30
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

2079.04.01

2076.07.29

2082.02.17

2080.03.15
2080.11.03
2076.10.29
2080.05.29
2078.06.05
2079.09.15

2079.12.01

2080.04.01

2080.03.30

2080.03.15

2080.11.17

2079.04.05
2079.12.30

2078.06.01

2082.04.06
2079.05.25
2078.05.30
2077.05.04
2080.04.13
2080.04.13

78
79
80
81
82

83

84
85
86
87

88

89

90
91
92
93
94

95

96
97
98
99
100
101

102

103
104

105

106

107
108
109
110

111

112

1

Perfect Energy Development Pvt. Ltd
Kabeli Hydropower Company Pvt.Ltd.
Union Mewa Hydro Ltd.

North Summit Hydro Pvt. Ltd.

Sajha Power Development Pvt. Ltd.
Sindhujwala Hydropower Ltd.

Mount Rasuwa Hydropower Pvt. Ltd.
Habitat Power Company Pvt. Ltd
Ruby Valley Hydropower Company Ltd

Dudhpokhari Chepe Hydropower Pvt. Ltd.
Maa Shakti Engineering & hydropower

Pvt. Ltd.

Sankhuwasabha Power Development Pvt.

Ltd.

Hilton Hydro Energy Pvt. Ltd.
Snow Rivers Pvt. Ltd.

Jal Urja Pvt. Ltd.

Champawati Hydropower Pvt. Ltd
Api Power Company 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.

Mabilung Energy (P.) Ltd

Raghuganga Hydropower Ltd.
Ridge Line Energy Pvt. 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.

National Solar Power Co. Pvt. Ltd.

Nepal Solar Farm Pvt. Ltd.

APPENDIX

Middle Trishuli Ganga +Nuwakot

Kabeli-3
Mewa Khola
Hidi Khola

Lower Balephi

Upper Nyasem
Khola A

Midim 1 Khola
Hewa Khola "A"

Menchet Khola

Dudhpokhari Chepe

Luja Khola

Super Sabha Khola

Super Kabeli
Super Kabeli A
Nuagad
Chepe khola A

Upper Chameliya

Middle Super
Daraudi

Ksumti khola
Tamor Khola-5

Rauje Khola

Upper Piluwa Hills

Upper Bhurundi
Sabha Khola C

Upper Piluwa
Khola-3

Rahughat
Super Chepe

Madhya Daram
Khola A

Madhya Daram
Khola B

Bhalaudi Khola
Upper Daraudi B
Upper Daraudi C
Upper Khudi

Grid Connected
Solar PV Project
(VGF)

Som Radhakrishna
Solar Farm Project

(VGF)

Taplejung
Taplejung
Lamjung

Sindhupalchowk
Sindhupalchowk

Lamjung
Panchthar
Dhading
Gorkha

Solukhumbu

Sankhuwasabha
Taplejung
Taplejung
Darchula

Lamjung

Darchula
Gorkha

Sindhupalchowk
Taplejung
Solukhumbu
Sankhuwasabha
Parbat

Sankhuwasabha
Sankhuwasabha

Myagdi

Gorkha Lamjung

Baglung

Baglung

Kaski
Gorkha
Gorkha

Lamjung

Nawalparasi

Kaski

Total

19410
21930
23000
6820
20000

21000

13424
5000
7000
8800

23550

4100

12000
13500
1000
7000
40000

10000

683
37520
17712

4990
3750
4196

4950

40000
9050

3000

4500

2645

8300

9820
21210

5000

4000

2,124,774

FISCAL YEAR 2019/2020

2075.09.03
2075.10.03
2075.10.04
2075.10.04
2075.10.06

2075.10.06

2075.10.07
2075.10.07
2075.10.15
2075.10.15

2075.10.16

2075.10.23

2075.11.02
2075.11.02
2075.11.03
2075.11.07
2075.11.15

2075.11.23

2075.11.29
2075.12.04
2075.12.04
2075.12.04
2075.12.10
2075.12.10

2075.12.12

2075.12.18
2075.12.19

2075.12.26

2075.12.26

2076.01.06
2076.01.09
2076.01.09
2076.01.11

2076.11.23

2076.11.23

IPPs' Hydro Power Projects Terminated in FY 2076/77

Siddhakali Power Limited

Trishuli Galchi

Nuwakot and Dhading

Total

Nepal Electricity Authority।

75000
75000

2080.02.17
2079.09.01
2080.09.15
2080.05.15
2080.07.18

2079.03.30

2080.04.04
2078.04.01
2080.02.13
2080.01.28

2080.11.14

2080.06.03

2079.10.04
2080.01.01
2078.10.22
2079.04.04
2079.11.13

2080.03.01

2078.03.04
2080.04.10
2080.10.15
2081.04.04
2079.04.16
2079.04.02

2078.11.16

2079.10.17
2079.05.20

2077.12.31

2078.02.31

2080.04.16
2080.09.15
2080.09.15
2080.10.09

2077.08.22

2077.03.16

Reason for

Termination

Event of Default

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