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1020 MW Punatsangchuu-II Hydroelectric Project

Sector: Government • Location: Wangdue Phodrang, Bhutan

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The 1020 MW Punatsangchuu-II Hydroelectric Project is a run-of-the-river hydropower facility situated on the Punatsangchhu River in Wangdue Phodrang district, Bhutan. It enhances Bhutan's power generation capacity by 40% and supplies electricity to both Bhutan and India. The project was fully completed in 2025 and is a significant milestone in the India-Bhutan energy partnership, promoting clean a

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Sector
Government, Hydro, Power Generation (CCGT)
Location
Wangdue Phodrang, Bhutan
Updated
22 Jul 2026
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Big News Network

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The project “1020 MW Punatsangchuu-II Hydroelectric Project” is an infrastructure initiative in the Government sector, located in Wangdue Phodrang, Bhutan. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Big News Network.

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The 1020 MW Punatsangchuu-II Hydroelectric Project is a run-of-the-river hydropower facility situated on the Punatsangchhu River in Wangdue Phodrang district, Bhutan. It enhances Bhutan's power generation capacity by 40% and supplies electricity to both Bhutan and India. The project was fully completed in 2025 and is a significant milestone in the India-Bhutan energy partnership, promoting clean and sustainable energy cooperation.

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Bhutan

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Wangdue Phodrang

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Government, Hydro, Power Generation (CCGT)

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2025-11-14

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