Upper Mugu Karnali Hydroelectric Projectमाथिल्लो मुगु कर्णाली
A proposed 306 MW six-hour peaking project on the Mugu Karnali in Mugu, far-western Nepal, developed by Elevate Energy Ltd under the Golyan Group — upstream of the much larger Mugu Karnali storage scheme.
Installed capacity
306 MW
Peaking run-of-river
River / basin
Mugu Karnali
Karnali basin
Location
Mugu
Karnali
Expected online
TBD
Proposed / under development
Milestones & projected timeline
Key dates so far, with planned milestones marked. Future dates are targets from the developer or government and frequently shift.
- Survey / feasibility stage
Under development by Elevate Energy (Golyan Group)
Location
Approximate dam-area location on OpenStreetMap — precise to the district and river reach, not the exact structure.
Upper Mugu Karnali Hydroelectric Project: key facts
Quick answers on capacity, river, developer, status and commissioning, drawn from the sourced data above.
What is the capacity of the Upper Mugu Karnali Hydroelectric Project?+
The Upper Mugu Karnali Hydroelectric Project has an installed capacity of 306 MW. It is a peaking run-of-river hydropower scheme.
Which river is the Upper Mugu Karnali Hydroelectric Project on?+
The project is on the Mugu Karnali River, part of Nepal's Karnali basin, in Mugu district, Karnali Province.
Who is developing the Upper Mugu Karnali Hydroelectric Project?+
The Upper Mugu Karnali Hydroelectric Project is developed by Elevate Energy Ltd (Golyan Group) (private (ipp)).
What is the status of the Upper Mugu Karnali Hydroelectric Project?+
As of mid-2026 the project is proposed / under development. Survey/feasibility; six-hour peaking project
Sources & data note
Figures for Upper Mugu Karnali Hydroelectric 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.