Why IPPAN opposes SEBON’s proposed IPO rules
IPPAN warns that SEBON’s proposed NRs 100 minimum net worth requirement and stricter project completion criteria could make nearly 60% of hydropower projects ineligible for IPOs, limiting their access to construction financing.
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Why IPPAN opposes SEBON’s proposed IPO rules
IPPAN warns that SEBON’s proposed NRs 100 minimum net worth requirement and stricter project completion criteria could make nearly 60% of hydropower projects ineligible for …
VAT on electricity raising business costs, says FNCCI calling for withdrawal
The federation has been particularly significant for energy-intensive industries, businesses involved in VAT-exempt transactions, small and medium-sized enterprises, and hotels and tourism businesses.
ADB, NEA advance transmission and battery storage projects under PPP model
ADB and NEA are preparing two PPP projects: a 134-km 400-kV transmission line and 100–150 MWh of battery storage, with more than $200 million in …
Floods disrupts over 500 MW of hydropower capacity across country
Floods and landslides have disrupted hundreds of hydropower generation across the country, damaging key transmission lines and cutting electricity supplies in several districts.
New tax measures come into effect as new fiscal year begins
The new fiscal year has brought sweeping tax changes, with new levies on electricity, private education and healthcare, ride-sharing services, and higher capital gains taxes, …
Germany to provide 37.6 million Euro to Nepal
The German assistance will support initiatives related to renewable energy and energy efficiency, power distribution, green and resilient agricultural development, revenue sector reform, quality infrastructure, …
Election momentum lifts NEPSE after six-month yoy decline; FDI commitments and trade Jump
NEPSE edges up on election momentum despite a 35.43% drop in transactions in the last six months of 2025/26 compared to 2024/25; FDI commitment reaches …
With soaring hydropower potential, Nepal must seize the opportunity by addressing gaps in transmission, storage, and FDI that keep its energy sector fragile.
Nepal-Bangladesh sign agreement for additional 20 MW electricity deal
In a recent secretariat level meeting between Nepal and Bangladesh, Bangladesh has agreed to buy 60 MW which include an additional 20 MW of electricity …
IPPAN signs MoU with ProClime to unlock its carbon credit potential
IPPAN signed a MoU with India’s climate advisory company ProClime to acquire International Renewable Energy Certificates, to allow private sector power producers to trade carbon …
Construction of 220kv Chilime-Trishuli transmission line concludes
The 28 km transmission line project completed after almost seven years and is expected to facilitate electricity trade with China in the future.
Exploring the water, energy, food, and ecosystems nexus in the Ganges Basin
Six interesting takeaways from the NEXUS Gains Ganges Basin Inception Workshop in Kathmandu