Tanahu Hydropower Project, 140 MW – Nepal

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  • Location - Nepal

Project

The Tanahu Hydropower Project is a 140 MW storage-type facility on the Seti River, featuring a 140 meters concrete gravity dam and a 37 km long 220 kV transmission line. The reservoir spans 18 km with a surface area of 7.26 km² and a gross storage capacity of 295 Mm³. Endangered species like tigers, leopards and golden mahseer inhabit the area. The local Magar community relies on agriculture, animal husbandry, and forest resources for their livelihood. Conservation and careful management are necessary to balance development and preservation.
Financed by Asian Development Bank, ADB.

Client

Tanahu Hydropower Limited, THL

Services

  • Environmental and Social Management Services Provider
  • Preparation, technical assistant and monitoring of:
    • Fish Conservation Management Plan
    • Water Release and River Safety Management Plan
    • Wildlife Conservation and Awareness Management Plan
    • Watershed and Forest Management Plan
    • Critical Habitat Assessment and Offset Plan
    • Impact monitoring and performance monitoring
    • Contractors’ ESHS compliance monitoring
  • Updating and implementation of:
    • Resettlement and Indigenous People Plan
    • Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Action Plan
  • Preparation and implementation of:
    • Community Development Program
    • Livelihood Restoration Plan and
    • Rural Electrification Program
  • Transfer of Knowledge to Client’s Staff.

    • Status

    Under Construction
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