Upper Marsyangdi A Hydroelectric Stationमाथिल्लो मर्स्याङ्दी 'ए'
A 50 MW run-of-river plant at Bhulbhule, Lamjung, on the Marsyangdi River, developed by Sinohydro-Sagarmatha Power Company (PowerChina-led). Units commissioned in late 2016, with commercial operation from January 2017.
Installed capacity
50 MW
Run-of-river
River / basin
Marsyangdi
Gandaki basin
Location
Lamjung
Gandaki
Commissioned
2017
Operational
Milestones to commissioning
The route from construction to commercial operation.
- Sep–Dec 2016
Units commissioned
- Jan 2017
Commercial operation
Location
Approximate dam-area location on OpenStreetMap — precise to the district and river reach, not the exact structure.
Upper Marsyangdi A Hydroelectric Station: key facts
Quick answers on capacity, river, developer, status and commissioning, drawn from the sourced data above.
What is the capacity of the Upper Marsyangdi A Hydroelectric Station?+
The Upper Marsyangdi A Hydroelectric Station has an installed capacity of 50 MW. It is a run-of-river hydropower scheme.
Which river is the Upper Marsyangdi A Hydroelectric Station on?+
The project is on the Marsyangdi River, part of Nepal's Gandaki basin, in Lamjung district, Gandaki Province.
Who is developing the Upper Marsyangdi A Hydroelectric Station?+
The Upper Marsyangdi A Hydroelectric Station is developed by Sinohydro-Sagarmatha Power Company Ltd (foreign-funded).
What is the status of the Upper Marsyangdi A Hydroelectric Station?+
As of mid-2026 the project is operational.
When was the Upper Marsyangdi A Hydroelectric Station commissioned?+
The Upper Marsyangdi A Hydroelectric Station was commissioned in 2017.
Sources & data note
Figures for Upper Marsyangdi A Hydroelectric 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.