The Upper Mugu Karnali Hydropower Project with a capacity of 306 MW is being developed in Mugu with an estimated investment of Rs 55.33 Arba.
Preliminary work for the Upper Mugu Karnali Hydropower Project has started in Karmarong and Chhayanath Rara Municipality of Mugu district. This is a semi-reservoir type project with a capacity of 306 MW.
Elevate Energy is developing this project and has already started the process to get the production license. The company received the survey license for project in year 2077 BS.
Recently, a public notice was published to prepare the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report and the project feasibility study report. The project is expected to generate an average of 1,629 gigawatt hours of energy every year. CEO of the company, Pravin Aryal, said that the final production capacity will be fixed after they get the complete feasibility study report.
Current Progress and Technical Details
According to company, the initial works at the construction site are already completed. Currently, the study of the design and headworks is being carried out at Hydrolab.
The powerhouse of the project will have four vertical axis Pelton turbines and generators installed. The electricity produced from here will be connected to the Fukot Hub Substation. For this, a 55-kilometer-long 400 kV double circuit transmission line will be constructed.
The company has set a target to start commercial electricity production by August 2033. The Department of Electricity Development issued the public notice based on project’s EIA and feasibility study reports. The total cost for building this project is estimated to be Rs 55.33 Arba.
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