Tata Power’s CEO announces that the Khorlochhu Hydropower Project in Bhutan is set to be commissioned in 2029.

The construction of the Rs 6,900 crore Khorlochhu Hydropower Project in Bhutan has begun, according to Tata Power CEO Praveer Sinha. The 600 MW project on the Kholongchhu River is expected to be commissioned by September 2029. Tata Power and Bhutan-based Druk Green Power Corporation Ltd (DGPC) formed a partnership to develop the project, with Tata Power investing 40% equity in Khorlochhu Hydro Power Ltd, a public-private partnership company. The partnership also aims to develop a portfolio of 5,000 MW of clean energy capacity in Bhutan, with an additional 1,125 MW project, Dorjilung HEP (hydroelectric project), which is expected to be commissioned by mid-2031. Sinha mentioned that there are no current plans to set up similar projects in Nepal, but the company will evaluate opportunities if they arise. The Khorlochhu Hydropower Project is a key development in Bhutan, and its commissioning by 2029 is anticipated to provide a significant source of clean energy to the country.