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Tanahu Hydropower Project
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Issues Raised
Project Information
Investment ID: 2990-NEP, 8329-NEP, 2991-NEP
Bank: Asian Development Bank
Environmental Category: A
Country: Nepal
Region: South Asia
Approval Date: Feb. 21, 2013
Investment Types: Advisory services, Loans
Total Project Cost: USD 191.0 million
Total Complaints: 3
Description
The project has three main components: (i) a medium-sized hydropower plant of 140 megawatts (MW) with significant water storage facilities and associated transmission lines to evacuate the generated power; (ii) rural electrification and community development in the project area, and (iii) a reform and restructuring plan for the national utility, the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA). The project site is in the Seti River in the Tanahu district, about 150 kilometers (km) west of Kathmandu.
Investments
| Investment Type | ID | Amount | Status | Bank | Client |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loans | 2990-NEP | USD 120.0 million | Planned | ADB | Government of Nepal |
| Advisory services | 8329-NEP | USD 1.5 million | Planned | ADB | Government of Nepal |
| Loans | 2991-NEP | USD 30.0 million | Planned | ADB | Government of Nepal |
Related Complaints
| Asian Development Bank SPF CRP Complaints | IAM | Country | Date Filed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanahu Hydropower Project | ADB SPF CRP | Nepal | 12/02/2020 | Active |
| Tanahu Hydropower Project | ADB SPF CRP | Nepal | 26/05/2021 | Closed Without Outputs |
| Tanahu Hydropower Project | ADB SPF CRP | Nepal | 04/04/2019 | Active |
Implementers
| Name | Complaints | Dispute Resolutions | DR Successful | Compliance Reviews | Non-Compliance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ministry of Energy, Nepal | |||||
| Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) | |||||
| Tanahu Hydropower Limited |