The second phase of four small hydropower projects, totaling 195 MW in capacity, is set to begin soon following the award of civil works contracts to contractors. The projects included…
The country’s forest sequesters about 6.8 million tonnes of carbon dioxide annually while it emits only 2.2 million tonnes Bhutan is leading the way in carbon trading, with plans to…
The 1,020 MW Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project (PHPA-II) successfully synchronised two units of 170 MW each with the national grid on December 17. Following the synchronisation, mandatory Grid Code tests are…
The project is estimated to cost of Nu 145 billion The construction of the 1,125 MW Dorjilung Hydropower Project, spanning Lhuentse and Mongar Dzongkhag, is set to commence by next…
The Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) has been awarded the Three-Star Gross National Happiness (GNH) of Business Certificate for its efforts to align its business operations with GNH values. With…
Project on track despite devastating July 2023 flash flood that claimed 23 lives and severely damaged headworks site With more than 71 percent of the project completed, the 32MW Yungichhu…
The largest partnership between leading power companies in Bhutan and India for a clean energy landscape Tapping Bhutan's immense hydro potential to make the Indian subcontinent a clean energy powerhouse…
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Fund for International Development extends its first USD 50 million (M) loan to Bhutan to boost hydropower. The OPEC Fund for International…
The construction of the much-anticipated 600 MW Khorlochhu Hydropower Project will commence from November 2024 following the finalisation of the Shareholders’ Agreement between Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) and Tata…
The Druk Holding and Investments (DHI) is exploring the possibility of harnessing geothermal energy from potential sources across Bhutan. Geothermal energy heat offers a significant opportunity to reduce greenhouse gas…
DGPC signed an agreement with the State Bank of India on October 13, 2024, in Thimphu to avail a loan of INR 14 billion. The signing ceremony was attended by…
Bhutan’s clean energy resources and access to the vast Indian market offer promising opportunities for attracting foreign investment. This was one of the key themes during discussions at the Bhutan…