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Upper Arun Hydropower Project

Sector: Power Generation (CCGT) • Location: Nepal

Source: Big News Network

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Planned

The Upper Arun Hydropower Project is proposed to be Nepal's largest hydropower project with an estimated capacity of 1,063 MW and an estimated cost of $1.8 billion. It aims to enhance Nepal's energy production capabilities, which are currently limited due to geopolitical challenges and infrastructure issues.

Status
Prospective
Sector
Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro
Location
Nepal
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
Big News Network

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The project “Upper Arun Hydropower Project” is an infrastructure initiative in the Power Generation (CCGT) sector, located in Nepal. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Big News Network.

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2026-07-22

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The Upper Arun Hydropower Project is proposed to be Nepal's largest hydropower project with an estimated capacity of 1,063 MW and an estimated cost of $1.8 billion. It aims to enhance Nepal's energy production capabilities, which are currently limited due to geopolitical challenges and infrastructure issues.

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Nepal

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Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro

Article published date

2025-02-14

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