Indian Ambassador Reviews Progress of 600 MW Khorlochu Hydropower Project in Bhutan

Thimphu, November 13 (Daily Kiran) : Indian Ambassador to Bhutan, Sandeep Arya, visited the Khorlochu Hydropower Project in Trashiyangtse, which is under construction and has a capacity of 600 megawatts. During his visit, Arya observed that the project is progressing smoothly. This initiative is a collaborative effort between Indian and Bhutanese companies, as confirmed by the Indian Embassy in Thimphu.

The embassy shared on social media platform X, expressing Arya’s satisfaction with the ongoing work at the Khorlochu project. The post emphasized the cooperation between India and Bhutan in the energy sector, stating, “We hope this project will enhance energy collaboration between the two countries.”

Last month, Adani Power and Bhutan’s state-owned Druk Green Power Corporation announced the establishment of the 770-megawatt Chhamkharchu-I hydropower project in Bhutan. This marks the second significant hydropower project between the two partners. Previously, a deal was signed in September 2025 for the 570-megawatt Wangchu hydropower project, which was attended by Bhutan’s Prime Minister, Shering Tobgay.

The Khorlochu project is part of a broader memorandum of understanding signed in May 2025 between the Adani Group and DGPC for the development of 5,000 megawatts of hydropower projects.

Earlier in September, Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar visited Bhutan, where he met with his Bhutanese counterpart, Lyonpo D. N. Dhungyel. The two leaders expressed satisfaction with the progress made towards implementing the joint vision for energy partnership established in March 2024.

They also discussed recent collaborations and achievements in the energy sector, including the inauguration of the 1,020-megawatt Punatsangchhu-II hydropower project and the signing of its tariff protocol. Additionally, they welcomed the resumption of construction on the 1,200-megawatt Punatsangchhu-I project.

In a joint statement, both ministers acknowledged the signing of agreements related to a concessional loan facility of 40 billion rupees for energy projects in Bhutan. They praised the active participation of Indian companies in Bhutan’s hydropower initiatives, believing this will further strengthen the already robust energy cooperation between India and Bhutan.