Tata Power and Bhutan’s Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) have expanded their clean energy collaboration with the addition of a 404 MW hydropower project in Bhutan, taking the total planned capacity under the partnership to 5,033 MW.
The two companies signed an amendment to their existing Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), originally signed on November 19, 2024, under which they had agreed to jointly develop at least 4,500 MW of hydropower projects in Bhutan.
Under the revised agreement, the Nyera Amari I & II Integrated Hydropower Project (404 MW) has now been added to the project pipeline. The development aligns with Bhutan’s broader ambition of expanding its total power generation capacity to 25,000 MW by 2040.
Praveer Sinha, CEO and Managing Director of Tata Power, said the addition of the Nyera Amari project reflects the scale and long-term strategic importance of the India-Bhutan energy partnership.
According to the companies, the collaboration is expected to strengthen Bhutan’s economy by unlocking its hydropower potential while also enhancing regional energy security. For India, the projects are expected to support rising electricity demand, particularly during peak summer periods when power consumption reaches record highs.
Dasho Chhewang Rinzin, Managing Director of DGPC, said the expanded portfolio demonstrates the ambition of the partnership and reinforces Bhutan’s position as a leading clean energy nation.
The partnership now includes several major hydropower projects:
- Khorlochhu – 600 MW
- Dorjilung – 1,125 MW
- Gongri Reservoir with Jeri Pumped Storage – 2,540 MW
- Chamkharchhu IV – 364 MW
- Nyera Amari I & II – 404 MW
The collaboration is considered one of the largest clean energy partnerships in Asia between power companies from two neighbouring countries.
The move also highlights growing regional cooperation around renewable energy and cross-border electricity infrastructure as India accelerates its clean energy transition and energy security strategy.
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