Nupche Likhu Hydropower Projectनुप्चे लिखु
A 57.5 MW high-head run-of-river project in Ramechhap using the Nupche and Likhu rivers, with a gross head of about 1,000 m, developed by Vision Energy and Power Ltd (built by Sunam Infrastructure). It was reported at roughly 95% completion, in its final phase.
Installed capacity
58 MW
Run-of-river
River / basin
Likhu Khola
Koshi basin
Location
Ramechhap
Bagmati
Expected online
TBD
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.
- 2024–25
~95% complete; project in its final phase
Location
Approximate dam-area location on OpenStreetMap — precise to the district and river reach, not the exact structure.
Nupche Likhu 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 Nupche Likhu Hydropower Project?+
The Nupche Likhu Hydropower Project has an installed capacity of 58 MW. It is a run-of-river hydropower scheme.
Which river is the Nupche Likhu Hydropower Project on?+
The project is on the Likhu Khola River, part of Nepal's Koshi basin, in Ramechhap district, Bagmati Province.
Who is developing the Nupche Likhu Hydropower Project?+
The Nupche Likhu Hydropower Project is developed by Vision Energy and Power Ltd (private (ipp)).
What is the status of the Nupche Likhu Hydropower Project?+
As of mid-2026 the project is under construction.
Sources & data note
Figures for Nupche Likhu 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.