NHPC to sell hydro power to PTC India from upcoming Nepal projects

State-run hydro power giant NHPC has inked a pact with PTC India to supply electricity to be generated from upcoming West Seti & Seti River-6 projects in Nepal, a statement said

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
1 min read Last Updated : Aug 30 2022 | 10:22 PM IST

State-run hydro power giant NHPC has inked a pact with PTC India to supply electricity to be generated from upcoming West Seti & Seti River-6 projects in Nepal, a statement said on Tuesday.

The MoU was signed by NHPC CMD A.K. Singh and Dr. Rajib K. Mishra, CMD, PTC India Limited.

As per the MoU, PTC shall purchase the Contracted Capacity from NHPC from date of commercial operation of the projects for onward sale to the state utilities/discoms/bulk consumers on long term basis in India and neighbouring countries.

The PTC India shall also endeavour to sell any untied capacity on medium/short term basis or on power exchanges, it stated.

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Topics :NHPCPTC Indiahydro powerNepal

First Published: Aug 30 2022 | 10:22 PM IST

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