Humla Karnali-1 Hydroelectric Projectहुम्ला कर्णाली-१
A proposed 235 MW project on the Humla Karnali in the remote far-north district of Humla, promoted by Ruru Hydropower Project Ltd, with a 22 m dam, an 8 km tunnel and an underground powerhouse.
Installed capacity
235 MW
Run-of-river
River / basin
Humla Karnali
Karnali basin
Location
Humla
Karnali
Expected online
TBD
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.
- 2023
Survey permit obtained; generation-licence application filed
Location
Approximate dam-area location on OpenStreetMap — precise to the district and river reach, not the exact structure.
Humla Karnali-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 Humla Karnali-1 Hydroelectric Project?+
The Humla Karnali-1 Hydroelectric Project has an installed capacity of 235 MW. It is a run-of-river hydropower scheme.
Which river is the Humla Karnali-1 Hydroelectric Project on?+
The project is on the Humla Karnali River, part of Nepal's Karnali basin, in Humla district, Karnali Province.
Who is developing the Humla Karnali-1 Hydroelectric Project?+
The Humla Karnali-1 Hydroelectric Project is developed by Ruru Hydropower Project Ltd (private (ipp)).
What is the status of the Humla Karnali-1 Hydroelectric Project?+
As of mid-2026 the project is proposed / under development. Survey / licence-application stage
Sources & data note
Figures for Humla Karnali-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.