Lower Manang Marsyangdi is a 139.2MW hydro power project. It is planned on Marsyangdi river/basin in Gandaki, Nepal. The project is currently in permitting stage. It will be developed in single phase. The project construction is likely to commence in 2023 and is expected to enter into commercial operation in 2026.
| Project Type | Total Capacity (MW) | Active Capacity (MW) | Pipeline Capacity (MW) | Project Status | Project Location | Project Developer | Hydropower | 139.2 | – | 139.2 | Permitting | Gandaki, Nepal | Butwal Power |
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Description
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The project is being developed by Butwal Power. The project is currently owned by Butwal Power with a stake of 20%, Qing Yuan Engineering Consulting, Sichuan Provincial Investment Group and Chengdu Xingcheng Investment Group.
Lower Manang Marsyangdi is a run-of-river project. The gross head and net head of the project will be 418m and 311.1m respectively. The penstock length will be 838m. The penstock diameter will be 3.3m. The project is expected to generate 790 GWh of electricity. The project cost is expected to be around $199.31m.
The hydro power project consists of 2 units of pelton turbines.
Development Status
The project construction is expected to commence from 2023. Subsequent to that it will enter into commercial operation by 2026.
Power Purchase Agreement
The power generated from the project will be sold to Nepal Electricity Authority under a power purchase agreement.
About Butwal Power
Butwal Power Co Ltd (BPC) is a renewable energy company that offers hydropower project development services. The company offers power plants maintenance, electro-mechanical and hydro-mechanical equipment manufacturings and repairs, and consulting engineering services for hydropower and infrastructure projects. It operates Andhikhola Upgrading project, Kabeli ‘A’ Hydro Electric project, Khudi Hydropower project, Lower Manang Marsyangdi and Nyadi project. The company caters to residential and commercial customers. It serves its clients in Syangja, Pyuthan, Palpa, and Arghakhanchi. BPC is headquartered in Kathmandu, Nepal.
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