Andhi Khola (Adhikhola) Storage Hydroelectric Projectआँधीखोला जलाशय आयोजना
A proposed 180 MW storage project on the Andhi Khola in Syangja — distinct from Butwal Power Company's existing ~9.4 MW Andhikhola run-of-river plant operating since 1991. It is at the permitting stage, with construction tentatively projected for the late 2020s; no physical works have begun.
Installed capacity
180 MW
Storage
River / basin
Andhi Khola
Gandaki basin
Location
Syangja
Gandaki
Expected online
2032
Proposed / under development
Milestones & projected timeline
Key dates so far, with planned milestones marked. Future dates are targets from the developer or government and frequently shift.
- 2024
Reported at permitting stage (NEA)
- 2029Planned
Construction tentatively to begin
- 2032Planned
Possible commercial operation
Location
Approximate dam-area location on OpenStreetMap — precise to the district and river reach, not the exact structure.
Andhi Khola (Adhikhola) Storage Hydroelectric Project: key facts
Quick answers on capacity, river, developer, status and commissioning, drawn from the sourced data above.
What is the capacity of the Andhi Khola (Adhikhola) Storage Hydroelectric Project?+
The Andhi Khola (Adhikhola) Storage Hydroelectric Project has an installed capacity of 180 MW. It is a storage hydropower scheme.
Which river is the Andhi Khola (Adhikhola) Storage Hydroelectric Project on?+
The project is on the Andhi Khola River, part of Nepal's Gandaki basin, in Syangja district, Gandaki Province.
Who is developing the Andhi Khola (Adhikhola) Storage Hydroelectric Project?+
The Andhi Khola (Adhikhola) Storage Hydroelectric Project is developed by Nepal Electricity Authority (planned storage scheme) (government (nea)), with Distinct from BPC's existing 9.4 MW Andhikhola run-of-river plant.
What is the status of the Andhi Khola (Adhikhola) Storage Hydroelectric Project?+
As of mid-2026 the project is proposed / under development. Proposed 180 MW storage scheme; permitting stage; construction not started
When is the Andhi Khola (Adhikhola) Storage Hydroelectric Project expected to be commissioned?+
The Andhi Khola (Adhikhola) Storage Hydroelectric Project is expected to be commissioned around 2032, though dates for projects under development frequently shift.
Sources & data note
Figures for Andhi Khola (Adhikhola) Storage Hydroelectric Project are compiled from the sources below and cross-checked where possible. Status and projected dates reflect research as of mid-2026 and may change as the project progresses. The map location is an approximate dam-area estimate. Commentary is Amarnepal's own.