Archive · 24 Jan 2026
World Bank Approves $815M for Bhutan Hydropower Project
The World Bank has given a big loan of $815 million to help build a huge hydropower project in Bhutan.
This project, called Dorjilung Hydropower Project, is a team effort between the Bhutanese government and Tata Power from India.
It will make a lot of clean electricity, and most of it will be sent to India.
The project is special because it's the biggest of its kind in Bhutan and is being built with help from both the government and private companies.
Tata Power will handle bringing the electricity into India.
This project will help Bhutan make more electricity and be a good energy partner for India.
World Bank approved $815 million for the 1,125 MW Dorjilung Hydropower Project in Bhutan.
Project is jointly owned by Bhutan’s Druk Green Power Corporation (60%) and Tata Power (40%).
Financing includes grants, credits, and loans from World Bank entities and market participants.
Project will generate 4,500 GWh of clean electricity annually, with 80% exported to India.
Tata Power Trading Company will manage power import and distribution in India.
- Who
- World Bank, Druk Green Power Corporation, Tata Power
- What
- Approval of $815 million loan for Dorjilung Hydropower Project
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Bhutan
- Why
- To develop Bhutan's largest hydropower project under PPP model, expand energy capacity, and export clean energy to India
- Project Name
- Dorjilung Hydropower Project (DHPL)
- Project Capacity
- 1,125 MW
- Ownership
- 60% Druk Green Power Corporation, 40% Tata Power
- Financing
- $815 million (World Bank)
- Annual Electricity Generation
- 4,500 GWh
- Primary Market
- India (80% of output)
- Project Model
- Public-Private Partnership (PPP)