West Seti & Seti River-6 (SR-6) Joint Storage Projectपश्चिम सेती तथा सेती नदी-६ जलाशय आयोजना
A combined 1,200 MW storage scheme on the Seti River in far-western Nepal — the 750 MW West Seti (195 m rockfill dam) plus the ~450 MW Seti River-6 re-regulating project. Originally awarded to China Three Gorges (which withdrew in 2018), it was handed to India's state-owned NHPC under a 2022 MoU via Investment Board Nepal. NHPC has submitted preliminary reports and held public hearings, but a project development agreement, PPA and financial closure remain pending.
Installed capacity
1,200 MW
Reservoir
River / basin
Seti
Karnali basin
Location
Doti / Dadeldhura / Bajhang
Sudurpashchim
Expected online
2032
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.
- 2012
Awarded to China Three Gorges International
- 2018
China Three Gorges withdrew citing low PPA rate
- 2022
MoU signed with NHPC Limited (India)
- 2024–25
NHPC preliminary report submitted; public hearings held
- 2032Planned
Possible commissioning if PDA/financing concluded
Location
Approximate dam-area location on OpenStreetMap — precise to the district and river reach, not the exact structure.
West Seti & Seti River-6 (SR-6) Joint Storage Project: key facts
Quick answers on capacity, river, developer, status and commissioning, drawn from the sourced data above.
What is the capacity of the West Seti & Seti River-6 (SR-6) Joint Storage Project?+
The West Seti & Seti River-6 (SR-6) Joint Storage Project has an installed capacity of 1,200 MW. It is a reservoir hydropower scheme.
Which river is the West Seti & Seti River-6 (SR-6) Joint Storage Project on?+
The project is on the Seti River, part of Nepal's Karnali basin, in Doti / Dadeldhura / Bajhang district, Sudurpashchim Province.
Who is developing the West Seti & Seti River-6 (SR-6) Joint Storage Project?+
The West Seti & Seti River-6 (SR-6) Joint Storage Project is developed by NHPC Limited (India) with Investment Board Nepal (foreign-funded), with NHPC Limited (India); earlier China Three Gorges (withdrew 2018).
What is the status of the West Seti & Seti River-6 (SR-6) Joint Storage Project?+
As of mid-2026 the project is proposed / under development. MoU with NHPC signed 2022; preliminary/DPR studies submitted; PDA and financing not finalised; construction not started
When is the West Seti & Seti River-6 (SR-6) Joint Storage Project expected to be commissioned?+
The West Seti & Seti River-6 (SR-6) Joint Storage Project is expected to be commissioned around 2032, though dates for projects under development frequently shift.
Sources & data note
Figures for West Seti & Seti River-6 (SR-6) Joint Storage 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.