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MCA-Nepal advances 18 km cross-border segment of power transmission line 


06 March 2024  

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KATHMANDU: The Millennium Challenge Account-Nepal (MCA-Nepal) has decided to advance the 18 km Nepal portion of the Butwal-Gorakhpur power transmission line on a priority basis by separating it from the larger 315 km transmission line.

The MCA-Nepal determined that expediting cross-border section will help to meet the obligations of the cross-border power trade agreement between Nepal and India.

“MCA-Nepal Board made this determination collectively owing to the critical importance of this segment to the Government of Nepal and the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA),” a statement issued by MCA-Nepal said.

According to Nabin Raj Singh, Joint Secretary and Spokesperson at the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, the separation of the 18 km segment from the larger transmission line network will enable a quicker procurement process and its implementation in order to ensure that the line is completed on time by May, 2026 to connect with the lines under construction on the Indian side of the border.

The cross-border transmission line is a critical component of the Electricity Transmission Project and will facilitate cross-border electricity trade to meet Nepal’s needs, the statement added.

In October 2019, both the Governments of Nepal and India agreed to the financing and ownership framework that will govern the implementation of the New Butwal – Gorakhpur cross-border transmission line.

For the remaining 297 km transmission line, MCA-Nepal continues to work to procure the services of design-build contractors to complete the construction of the transmission lines within the agreed timeline.

MCA-Nepal said it remains committed to ensuring the transmission lines are built on time, within budget, and in accordance with GoN and MCC’s environmental and social standards.

Publish Date : 06 March 2024 19:56 PM

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