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Arun-3 Hydroelectric Project

Sector: Hydro • Location: Simara, Nepal

Source: The Hawk

Project
Under Construction

The Arun-3 Hydroelectric Project is a 900 MW run-of-the-river hydropower project developed by SJVN Limited, an Indian public sector enterprise. It utilizes Nepal's water resources to meet India's increasing energy needs, provides free electricity to Nepal, and supports local economic opportunities including rural electrification and infrastructural development.

Status
Under Construction
Sector
Hydro, Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT)
Location
Simara, Nepal
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
The Hawk

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The project “Arun-3 Hydroelectric Project” is an infrastructure initiative in the Hydro sector, located in Simara, Nepal. Taiyo aggregates data on it from The Hawk.

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2026-07-22

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The Arun-3 Hydroelectric Project is a 900 MW run-of-the-river hydropower project developed by SJVN Limited, an Indian public sector enterprise. It utilizes Nepal's water resources to meet India's increasing energy needs, provides free electricity to Nepal, and supports local economic opportunities including rural electrification and infrastructural development.

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Energy

Location

Country

Nepal

City

Simara

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Sector

Hydro, Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT)

Article published date

2025-12-09

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