NHPC likely to invest Rs 15,000 crore in Myanmar

02 Aug 2011 Evaluate

NHPC, state-run hydro power generation company, is likely to invest around Rs 15,000 crore for developing two projects in the neighboring country Myanmar. The company is preparing detailed project report (DPR) for 1,200 MW Htamanthi and 660 MW Shwezaye Hydro Power Projects on Chindwin River in Myanmar. The company is providing its technical expertise in the area of hydro power development in countries like Myanmar, Bhutan and Tajikistan.

It is increasing the international operations and harnessing the hydropower potential available abroad. The company is also preparing DPRs for the 670 MW Chamkarchhu-I and 1,800 MW Kuri-Gongri HE projects in Bhutan. Presently, NHPC has 14 operational power stations with a total installed capacity of 5,295 MW. NHPC has commissioned the 14.1 MW Devighat Project in Nepal and 60 MW Kurichu Project in Bhutan on turnkey basis.

The company has reconciled signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Orissa Hydro Power (OHPC) and Government of Orissa for formation of a Joint Venture Company (JVC) with OHPC to develop three Hydro-electric Projects with a total capacity of 320 MW in the state.

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