Manang-Marsyangdi Hydropower Projectमनाङ मर्स्याङ्दी जलविद्युत आयोजना
A 135 MW peaking run-of-river project at Chame, Manang, on the Marsyangdi River, developed by a Butwal Power Company–Chinese joint venture and built by Sinohydro Bureau 7 under EPC. Financial closure with China EXIM Bank was completed and construction began in late 2024, on a 42-month schedule. It is the first of a planned three-project Marsyangdi cascade.
Installed capacity
135 MW
Peaking run-of-river
River / basin
Marsyangdi
Gandaki basin
Location
Manang
Gandaki
Expected online
2028
Under construction
Milestones & projected timeline
Key dates so far, with planned milestones marked. Future dates are targets from the developer or government and frequently shift.
- Nov 2024
China EXIM loan signed; construction began
- 2028Planned
Expected commissioning (~42 months)
Location
Approximate dam-area location on OpenStreetMap — precise to the district and river reach, not the exact structure.
Manang-Marsyangdi Hydropower Project: key facts
Quick answers on capacity, river, developer, status and commissioning, drawn from the sourced data above.
What is the capacity of the Manang-Marsyangdi Hydropower Project?+
The Manang-Marsyangdi Hydropower Project has an installed capacity of 135 MW. It is a peaking run-of-river hydropower scheme.
Which river is the Manang-Marsyangdi Hydropower Project on?+
The project is on the Marsyangdi River, part of Nepal's Gandaki basin, in Manang district, Gandaki Province.
Who is developing the Manang-Marsyangdi Hydropower Project?+
The Manang-Marsyangdi Hydropower Project is developed by Manang Marsyangdi Hydropower Ltd (joint venture), with Butwal Power Company (20%), Chinese investors (80%); China EXIM Bank; Sinohydro Bureau 7 (EPC).
What is the status of the Manang-Marsyangdi Hydropower Project?+
As of mid-2026 the project is under construction.
When is the Manang-Marsyangdi Hydropower Project expected to be commissioned?+
The Manang-Marsyangdi Hydropower Project is expected to be commissioned around 2028, though dates for projects under development frequently shift.
Sources & data note
Figures for Manang-Marsyangdi Hydropower 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.