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Bhutan and Adani Group Sign MoU to Develop 5,000 MW Hydropower Projects

The agreement, endorsed by both governments, aims to expand hydropower capacity and strengthen regional energy cooperation.

The MoU was signed by DGPC’s managing director Dasho Chhewang Rinzin and Adani Green Hydro Ltd’s chief operating officer(PSP & Hydro) Naresh Telgu (X/tsheringtobgay)
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Overview

  • Bhutan’s Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) and India’s Adani Group signed an MoU in Thimphu to develop 5,000 MW of hydropower and pumped storage projects.
  • The MoU builds on the existing Wangchhu Hydropower JV, where DGPC holds a 51% stake and Adani 49%.
  • The initiative aligns with Bhutan’s Renewable Energy Roadmap, targeting an additional 20,000 MW of capacity by 2040.
  • Detailed Project Reports will be prepared for phased implementation, with Adani facilitating power integration into Indian energy markets.
  • The partnership, backed by the governments of Bhutan and India, underscores shared goals of clean energy growth and economic integration.