Archive · 4 Jan 2026
Adani Group Commences 570 MW Wangchhu Hydro Project in Bhutan
The Adani Group and a company from Bhutan called Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) have started building a big hydroelectric power plant called the Wangchhu project.
It will make 570 MW of electricity, which is a lot of power!
The project will cost about Rs 60 billion and should be finished in five years.
Bhutan's government owns a bigger share (51%) than Adani Group (49%).
This is part of a bigger plan to build even more hydroelectric power plants in Bhutan, totaling 5,000 MW.
The leaders of both companies and Bhutan's Prime Minister were there to celebrate the start of this project.
They want this project to be good for the environment and help both countries work together for a long time.
Gautam Adani, the chairman of Adani Group, said they are very happy to be part of this project and will continue to work with Bhutan in a way that is good for the environment and builds trust.
Adani Group and DGPC have started the 570 MW Wangchhu Hydro Electricity Project in Bhutan.
DGPC holds a 51% stake, while Adani Group has a 49% stake in the project.
The project is part of a larger 5,000 MW hydropower development agreement signed in May 2025.
The Wangchhu project will require an investment of approximately Rs 60 billion.
The project is expected to be completed within five years of the groundbreaking.
- Who
- Adani Group and Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) of Bhutan
- What
- Commencement of the 570 MW Wangchhu Hydro Electricity Project
- When
- January 4, 2026 (after groundbreaking in September 2025)
- Where
- Bhutan
- Why
- To develop renewable energy and strengthen energy partnership between India and Bhutan
Adani Group and Bhutanese Government
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Partnership and Sustainability
Adani Group and Bhutanese Government
The Adani Group and the Bhutanese government view the Wangchhu Hydro Electricity Project as a significant step in strengthening their energy partnership, rooted in sustainability, trust, and long-term value.
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- Project Name
- Wangchhu Hydro Electricity Project
- Capacity
- 570 MW
- Investment
- Rs 60 billion
- Completion Time
- 5 years
- Adani's Stake
- 49%
- DGPC's Stake
- 51%
- Total Hydropower MoU
- 5,000 MW
- Gelephu Mindfulness City
- Visionary initiative of His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck
Sources
Adani Group officially commences 570 MW Wangchhu hydro power project in Bhutan
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