Marsyangdi Hydropower Stationमर्स्याङ्दी
A 69 MW peaking run-of-river plant at Aanbu Khaireni, Tanahun, on the Marsyangdi River, with three 23 MW units. Owned by NEA and financed by IDA, KfW and ADB; commissioned in 1989.
Installed capacity
69 MW
Peaking run-of-river
River / basin
Marsyangdi
Gandaki basin
Location
Tanahun
Gandaki
Commissioned
1989
Operational
Milestones to commissioning
The route from construction to commercial operation.
- 1989
Commissioned
Location
Approximate dam-area location on OpenStreetMap — precise to the district and river reach, not the exact structure.
Marsyangdi Hydropower Station: key facts
Quick answers on capacity, river, developer, status and commissioning, drawn from the sourced data above.
What is the capacity of the Marsyangdi Hydropower Station?+
The Marsyangdi Hydropower Station has an installed capacity of 69 MW. It is a peaking run-of-river hydropower scheme.
Which river is the Marsyangdi Hydropower Station on?+
The project is on the Marsyangdi River, part of Nepal's Gandaki basin, in Tanahun district, Gandaki Province.
Who is developing the Marsyangdi Hydropower Station?+
The Marsyangdi Hydropower Station is developed by Nepal Electricity Authority (government (nea)).
What is the status of the Marsyangdi Hydropower Station?+
As of mid-2026 the project is operational.
When was the Marsyangdi Hydropower Station commissioned?+
The Marsyangdi Hydropower Station was commissioned in 1989.
Sources & data note
Figures for Marsyangdi Hydropower Station 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.