Dordi-1 Hydroelectric Projectदोर्दी-१
A 12 MW run-of-river plant on the Dordi Khola in Lamjung, developed by Dordi Khola Jal Bidyut Company Ltd — majority-owned (about 85%) by Lamjung Electricity Development Company (LEDCO) and listed on NEPSE as DORDI. It connected to the grid through the Dordi corridor.
Installed capacity
12 MW
Run-of-river
River / basin
Dordi Khola
Gandaki basin
Location
Lamjung
Gandaki
Commissioned
2022
Operational
Milestones to commissioning
The route from construction to commercial operation.
- 2021
IPO issued; company listed on NEPSE
- 2022
Commercial operation via the Dordi corridor
Location
Approximate dam-area location on OpenStreetMap — precise to the district and river reach, not the exact structure.
Dordi-1 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 Dordi-1 Hydroelectric Project?+
The Dordi-1 Hydroelectric Project has an installed capacity of 12 MW. It is a run-of-river hydropower scheme.
Which river is the Dordi-1 Hydroelectric Project on?+
The project is on the Dordi Khola River, part of Nepal's Gandaki basin, in Lamjung district, Gandaki Province.
Who is developing the Dordi-1 Hydroelectric Project?+
The Dordi-1 Hydroelectric Project is developed by Dordi Khola Jal Bidyut Co. Ltd (LEDCO, NEPSE: DORDI) (private (ipp)).
What is the status of the Dordi-1 Hydroelectric Project?+
As of mid-2026 the project is operational.
When was the Dordi-1 Hydroelectric Project commissioned?+
The Dordi-1 Hydroelectric Project was commissioned in 2022.
Sources & data note
Figures for Dordi-1 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.