Adani Power and Bhutan's Druk Green Power Sign Agreement for 770 MW Hydropower Project
Adani Power and Bhutan's Druk Green Power Corporation have signed a shareholders agreement to develop the 770 MW Chamkharchhu-I Hydroelectric Project in Bhutan's Zhemgang District. The project, part of a broader 5,000 MW hydropower partnership, will be built under a 49:51 equity partnership following the Build, Own, Operate and Transfer model with a 30-year concession. Construction is expected to start in early 2027, with commissioning targeted within six years. The project aims to enhance Bhutan's energy security, meet winter electricity needs, and enable surplus power exports to India during summer.
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