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August 8, 2025, Mongar – On an auspicious day, Bhutan marked a significant milestone in its clean energy journey as the 1,125 MW Dorjilung Hydropower Project (DHPP) held Salang Tendrel ceremonies to officially commence the construction of essential access roads and bridges. The ceremonies were conducted simultaneously at Kurizampa and Rewan, underscoring the project’s span…

Thimphu, August 5, 2025 — Druk Green Power Corporation Limited (DGPC) convened a stakeholder awareness meeting today at Khasadrapchhu Middle Secondary School, Maedwang Gewog, Thimphu, to engage key stakeholders in the development of the 120 MWp Jamjee Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Project. The meeting, attended by around 50 participants, included 21 representatives from the nearby villages…

A public consultation meeting for the 25 MW Begana Integrated Multipurpose Small Hydropower Project was held on August 4, 2025, at the Kawang Gewog Center, Thimphu. The project, identified under the Transformative Initiative in Energy, is a critical intervention aimed at strengthening Bhutan’s energy security, diversifying its renewable energy portfolio, and supporting local capacity development.…

The official handing-taking of the 18 MW Suchhu Hydropower Plant (HPP) from Druk Hydro Energy Limited to the Operation & Maintenance Department (O&MD) of Druk Green Power Corporation Limited (DGPC) was successfully carried out on July 30, 2025, marking the transition from project construction and commissioning to operation and maintenance phase. The Suchhu HPP is…

On 28 July 2025, Druk Green Power Corporation Limited (DGPC) formally awarded contracts for the construction of access roads and bridges for the Dorjilung Hydropower Project to M/s KD Builders Private Limited and M/s Chimmi RD Construction Private Limited. The signing ceremony was held at the DGPC Corporate Office in Thimphu. These infrastructure works mark…

DGPC conducted an orientation program for 100 new recruits from Jigme Namgyel Engineering College (JNEC) and the College of Science and Technology (CST) on July 17 and 19, 2025, in Thimphu. The recruits were selected through on-campus recruitment drives held at both colleges, reflecting DGPC’s commitment to nurturing young engineering talent directly from academic institutions. The…

Druk Green Power Corporation Limited (DGPC) and B.Grimm Power Public Company Limited (B.Grimm) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on June 19, 2025, in Thimphu, marking a strategic partnership in the development of a renewable energy project in Bhutan. The MoU was signed by Dasho Chhewang Rinzin, Managing Director of DGPC, and Dr. Harald Link,…

Druk Green Power Corporation Limited (DGPC) and PTC India Limited (PTC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on May 23, 2025 in Thimphu, marking a significant step toward the joint development of hydropower projects in Bhutan. The MoU, signed by Dasho Chhewang Rinzin, Managing Director of DGPC, and Mr. Harish Saran, Director of Marketing &…

With plans to kickstart implementation activities of the 1,125 MW Dorjilung hydropower project, beginning with the start of the construction of access roads and bridges by mid-2025, DGPC conducted public consultation meetings at Autsho, Lhuntse on May 19, 2025 and at Gyalpoizhing, Mongar on May 20, 2025. While the project structures such as the dam,…

The Prime Minister of Bhutan Lyonchen Tshering Tobgay inaugurated the 18 MW Suchhu hydroelectric project on 15 May 2025. The public and local leaders of Sombaykha and Gakiling Gewogs, and senior officers from the Haa Dzongkhag administration, Ministry of Energy & Natural Resources, Druk Holding & Investments, Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) and its subsidiaries…

Media Release: Bhutan Signs MoU with Adani for 5,000 MW Hydropower Development Strategic partnership to unlock Bhutan’s hydropower potential and boost regional energy security 5,000 MW of clean energy capacity planned through joint development of hydropower and pumped storage projects MoU reinforces India-Bhutan energy cooperation and supports Bhutan’s 2040 Renewable Energy Roadmap Thimphu, 8 May…