Doosan Heavy Industries wins order for 216-MW Upper Trishuli-1 hydroelectric plant

Doosan Heavy Industries wins order for 216-MW Upper Trishuli-1 hydroelectric plant

Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction announced that it had joined Korea South-East Power Company (KOEN), Korea Overseas Infrastructure & Urban Development Corporation (KIND), and the International Financial Corporation (IFC) to participate in construction of the 216-MW Upper Trishuli-1 Hydroelectric Power Plant.

In late October, the company signed a KRW400 billion (US$356.3 million) contract with Nepal Water & Energy Development Co. (NWEDC). NWEDC is a special-purpose corporation with 50% stake owned by KOEN, 25% by KIND, and 15% by IFC.

The Upper Trishuli-1 Hydroelectric Power Plant project is located on the Trishuli River, 70 km north of the Nepalese capital of Kathmandu. The construction period is set to be about five years, and Doosan will be responsible for manufacturing and supply of the main components, such as the turbine and generator, as well as the construction of the power plant.

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