Upper Arun Hydropower Project
Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Nepal
Source: Sri Lanka Guardian
The Upper Arun Hydropower Project is proposed to be Nepal's largest hydropower project with a capacity of 1,063 MW and an estimated cost of $1.8 billion. It aims to enhance Nepal's energy production capabilities, but has faced delays and challenges due to geopolitical factors and India's influence in the region.
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro
- Location
- Nepal
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Sri Lanka Guardian
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Original status | Planned |
Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Upper Arun Hydropower Project is proposed to be Nepal's largest hydropower project with a capacity of 1,063 MW and an estimated cost of $1.8 billion. It aims to enhance Nepal's energy production capabilities, but has faced delays and challenges due to geopolitical factors and India's influence in the region. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Country | Nepal |
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Source | Sri Lanka Guardian |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro |
Article published date | 2025-02-14 |
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