Bajhang Upper Seti Hydropower Project
Sector: Road • Location: Bajhang, Sudurpaschim State, Nepal
Source: Insurance Khabar
The Bajhang Upper Seti Hydropower Project is a 216 MW hydropower project under construction in Bajhang, Sudurpaschim State, Nepal. The project is based on a semi-reservoir river flow system with a peaking capacity of 4.5 hours and is expected to generate 1229.6 GWh of electricity annually. It includes a 30 km long 220 KV double circuit transmission line connecting to the national grid and a 25 km
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Road, Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro, Commercial
- Location
- Bajhang, Sudurpaschim State, Nepal
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Insurance Khabar
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Original status | under construction |
Taiyo status | Under Construction |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Bajhang Upper Seti Hydropower Project is a 216 MW hydropower project under construction in Bajhang, Sudurpaschim State, Nepal. The project is based on a semi-reservoir river flow system with a peaking capacity of 4.5 hours and is expected to generate 1229.6 GWh of electricity annually. It includes a 30 km long 220 KV double circuit transmission line connecting to the national grid and a 25 km access road. The project cost is around Rs 41.6 billion, financed with 70% loan and 30% equity. The project is expected to be completed within five years and start commercial production by July 15, 2031. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Location
Country | Nepal |
State | Sudurpaschim State |
City | Bajhang |
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Source | Insurance Khabar |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Road, Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro, Commercial |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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