Middle Marsyangdi Hydropower Stationमध्य मर्स्याङ्दी
A 70 MW peaking run-of-river plant at Siundibar, Lamjung, on the Marsyangdi River, owned by NEA, with two 35 MW units and German (KfW) financing. Commissioned in December 2008.
Installed capacity
70 MW
Peaking run-of-river
River / basin
Marsyangdi
Gandaki basin
Location
Lamjung
Gandaki
Commissioned
2008
Operational
Milestones to commissioning
The route from construction to commercial operation.
- 2000
Construction began
- 14 Dec 2008
Commissioned
Location
Approximate dam-area location on OpenStreetMap — precise to the district and river reach, not the exact structure.
Middle 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 Middle Marsyangdi Hydropower Station?+
The Middle Marsyangdi Hydropower Station has an installed capacity of 70 MW. It is a peaking run-of-river hydropower scheme.
Which river is the Middle Marsyangdi Hydropower Station on?+
The project is on the Marsyangdi River, part of Nepal's Gandaki basin, in Lamjung district, Gandaki Province.
Who is developing the Middle Marsyangdi Hydropower Station?+
The Middle Marsyangdi Hydropower Station is developed by Nepal Electricity Authority (government (nea)).
What is the status of the Middle Marsyangdi Hydropower Station?+
As of mid-2026 the project is operational.
When was the Middle Marsyangdi Hydropower Station commissioned?+
The Middle Marsyangdi Hydropower Station was commissioned in 2008.
Sources & data note
Figures for Middle 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.