New Delhi: Tata Power and Bhutan’s Druk Green Power Corporation Ltd (DGPC) have expanded their clean energy collaboration with the addition of a 404 MW integrated hydropower project in Bhutan, taking the total planned generation capacity under the partnership to 5,033 MW.
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The two companies signed an amendment to their existing Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to include the Nyera Amari I & II Integrated Hydropower Project in their joint development pipeline, Tata Power said in a statement on Friday.
The collaboration was originally formalised on November 19, 2024, when both sides agreed to jointly identify and develop at least 4,500 MW of hydropower projects in Bhutan.
With the inclusion of the Nyera Amari project, the planned portfolio now exceeds 5 GW, aligning with Bhutan’s broader target of building 25,000 MW of power generation capacity by 2040.
Praveer Sinha, CEO and Managing Director of Tata Power, said the latest addition underlines the long-term nature and scale of the India-Bhutan clean energy partnership.
“The addition of the Nyera Amari project reflects the scale, ambition, and long-term commitment of this collaboration. This strategic partnership is not only pivotal for advancing Bhutan’s economic growth by unlocking its vast hydropower potential but also plays a critical role in enhancing regional energy security,” Sinha said.
He added that such partnerships are important for India, particularly during peak summer months when electricity demand touches record levels, as they help secure access to reliable and clean power supplies.
Dasho Chhewang Rinzin, Managing Director of DGPC, said the inclusion of the Nyera Amari project further strengthens the clean energy partnership between the two companies.
“The inclusion of the 404 MW Nyera Amari I & II Integrated Hydropower Project, alongside key projects such as Khorlochhu (600 MW), Dorjilung (1,125 MW), Gongri Reservoir with Jeri Pumped Storage (2,540 MW), and Chamkharchhu IV (364 MW), reflects the scale and ambition of this collaboration,” Rinzin said.
“This partnership will play a pivotal role in unlocking Bhutan's vast hydropower potential, supporting economic growth, and strengthening regional energy security, while reinforcing Bhutan’s position as a leading clean energy nation,” he added.
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The partnership portfolio currently includes the 600 MW Khorlochhu project, the 1,125 MW Dorjilung project, the 2,540 MW Gongri Reservoir and Jeri Pumped Storage projects, the 364 MW Chamkharchhu IV project, and the newly added 404 MW Nyera Amari I & II project.
According to Tata Power, the collaboration represents one of the largest clean energy partnerships between power companies from India and Bhutan.