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Tata Power, Bhutan's DGPC Expand Hydropower Partnership to Over 5,000 MW

Tata Power and Bhutan's Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) have expanded their clean energy partnership to over 5,000 MW by adding the 404 MW Nyera Amari I & II Integrated Hydropower Project. The expanded portfolio includes projects such as Khorlochhu, Dorjilung, Gongri Reservoir, and Chamkharchhu IV. This collaboration aligns with Bhutan's goal of increasing power generation capacity to 25,000 MW by 2040. Tata Power CEO Praveer Sinha highlighted the partnership's role in ensuring reliable clean power for India, especially during peak summer demand.

Key Points: Tata Power, Bhutan DGPC Hydropower Partnership 5,000 MW

  • Tata Power and DGPC expand hydropower partnership to 5,033 MW
  • New 404 MW Nyera Amari I & II project added
  • Partnership supports Bhutan's goal of 25,000 MW by 2040
  • Includes projects like Khorlochhu, Dorjilung, and Gongri
  • Work commenced on Khorlochhu and Dorjilung projects
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Tata Power, Bhutan's DGPC expand hydropower partnership to over 5,000 MW

Tata Power and Bhutan's DGPC expand clean energy partnership to over 5,000 MW with new projects including Nyera Amari, boosting regional energy security.

"This milestone of expanding our joint hydropower portfolio to over 5,000 MW with DGPC marks a significant step in strengthening our clean energy partnership in Bhutan. - Praveer Sinha"

New Delhi Ma, y 8

Tata Power and Bhutan's Druk Green Power Corporation have expanded their clean energy partnership with the addition of the 404 MW Nyera Amari I & II Integrated Hydropower Project, taking the total identified hydropower capacity under the collaboration to 5,033 MW from 4,500 MW earlier.

According to an exchange filing by the company, Tata Power and DGPC signed an amendment to their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in hydropower development in Bhutan as part of the country's clean energy expansion plans.

The expanded partnership now includes hydropower projects such as Khorlochhu (600 MW), Dorjilung (1,125 MW), Gongri Reservoir with Jeri Pumped Storage (2,540 MW combined), Chamkharchhu IV (364 MW), and Nyera Amari I & II (404 MW).

According to the release, the collaboration is aligned with Bhutan's vision to increase its overall power generation capacity to 25,000 MW by 2040 to strengthen energy security and regional energy integration.

"This milestone of expanding our joint hydropower portfolio to over 5,000 MW with DGPC marks a significant step in strengthening our clean energy partnership in Bhutan," Tata Power CEO and Managing Director, Praveer Sinha said.

"The addition of the Nyera Amari project reflects the scale, ambition, and long-term commitment of this collaboration," he added.

Sinha said the partnership would help unlock Bhutan's hydropower potential while contributing to regional energy security.

"For India, especially during peak summer months when demand continues to reach record highs, such partnerships ensure access to reliable, clean power," he said.

DGPC Managing Director Dasho Chhewang Rinzin said the expanded partnership marked "a defining milestone in Bhutan's clean energy journey."

"The inclusion of the 404 MW Nyera Amari I & II Integrated Hydropower Project, alongside key projects such as Khorlochhu, Dorjilung, Gongri Reservoir with Jeri Pumped Storage, and Chamkharchhu IV, reflects the scale and ambition of this collaboration," he said.

Tata Power and DGPC had entered into a strategic partnership on November 19, 2024, with support from the governments of India and Bhutan to jointly identify and develop hydropower and solar energy projects in Bhutan.

The companies are also planning to jointly develop 500 MW of solar photovoltaic projects in Bhutan.

Work has already commenced on the Khorlochhu and Dorjilung hydropower projects, which together account for around 35 per cent of the committed 5 GW portfolio, the release stated.

Tata Power's partnership with DGPC dates back to the 126 MW Dagachhu Hydropower Project, Bhutan's first public-private hydropower partnership, commissioned in 2008.

- ANI

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Priya S
Good initiative but we must ensure these projects don't harm Bhutan's environment or displace local communities. Bhutan is known for its carbon negative status, and we should respect that. Also, what's the tariff agreement? Hope India gets a fair deal, not just a raw deal like some past projects.
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Arjun K
This is a win-win! Bhutan gets revenue and development, India gets reliable clean power. With 25,000 MW target by 2040, Bhutan is serious about becoming a clean energy powerhouse for South Asia. Tata Power's experience in hydropower will be invaluable. Let's hope the projects come on time and within budget.
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Ramesh W
While this sounds promising, I'm a bit skeptical about the execution. Many large hydropower projects in India itself have faced delays due to environmental and land acquisition issues. Hope the Bhutan government's support and the project's remote location don't cause similar problems. Still, it's a strategic move.
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Sneha F
India-Bhutan partnership is a model for the region. Both countries benefit without the geopolitical tensions seen with other neighbours. The 126 MW Dagachhu project commissioned in 2008 shows this is a long-term trusted partnership. Let's hope the new projects also include knowledge transfer and capacity building for Bhutanese technicians.
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Rohit L
Impressive portfolio - 5 GW from just these projects! And they're also planning 500 MW of solar. But I think we need to look beyond just bilateral deals. What about transmission infrastructure? Building the projects is one thing, but getting that power to Indian grids needs robust cross-border transmission lines. Hope that's being planned in parallel.

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