SJVNL bags 679 Megawatt hydro electric power project in Nepal

State-owned SJVN Ltd has bagged a 679 MW hydro electric project in Nepal, the power ministry said in a statement.

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The Nepalese government has allotted 679 MW Lower Arun Hydro Electric Project in Nepal to SJVN through international competitive bidding.

The Lower Arun Hydro Electric Project is located in Sankhuwasabha and Bhojpur Districts of Nepal.

On completion 679 MW Lower Arun Hydro Electric Project will generate 3561 million units of electricity per annum.

The Projects being developed by SJVN in Nepal would result in overall development and boost mutual economic growth in India & Nepal.

SJVN is already constructing 900 MW Arun 3 HEP in Nepal and 217km 400 kV associated transmission system. With addition of Lower Arun Hydro Electric Project to its kitty, SJVN portfolio now stands at 8960.5 MW.