Butwal Power Company Limited

Butwal Power Company Limited (NEPSE: BPCL) is one of Nepal's pioneering and leading hydroelectric power generation and distribution companies. The company operates across hydropower generation, electricity distribution, and engineering consulting services. BPC currently operates three hydroelectric plants: the 9.4 MW Andhikhola Hydropower Plant on the Andhi Khola River (a tributary of Kali Gandaki) in Syangja District, originally 5.1 MW and upgraded in 2015; the 12 MW Jhimruk Hydropower Project on the Jhimruk River in Pyuthan District, commissioned in August 1994; and the 4 MW Khudi Hydropower station in Lamjung District, operational since December 2006. Through subsidiaries, BPC is developing the 30 MW Nyadi Hydropower Project in Lamjung District and the 37.6 MW Kabeli-A Hydropower Project. All hydroelectric projects operate under power purchase agreements with Nepal Electricity Authority. The company was incorporated in 1966 and is headquartered in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Key Facts

Operating Capacity

25.4 MW (Andhikhola 9.4 MW, Jhimruk 12 MW, Khudi 4 MW)

Andhikhola Hydropower

9.4 MW, Andhi Khola (Kali Gandaki tributary), Syangja; COD 1991, upgraded 2015 from 5.1 MW

Jhimruk Hydropower

12 MW, Jhimruk River (West Rapti tributary), Pyuthan; COD August 1994

Khudi Hydropower (subsidiary)

4 MW, Khudi Khola, Lamjung; COD December 2006 (BPC 60% stake)

Projects in Development

Nyadi (30 MW, Lamjung), Kabeli-A (37.6 MW)

Power Purchase Agreement

All projects sell electricity to Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA)

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