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Tata Power acquires 40% stake in Bhutan’s 1,125 MW Dorjilung Hydro Project.

Business News | Dated: 25 Nov 2025

Tata Power has signed a strategic agreement to acquire a 40% equity stake in the 1,125 MW Dorjilung Hydroelectric Project in Bhutan. The project is being developed on the Kurichhu River. It represents a significant step in cross-border energy cooperation.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • The 1,125 MW Dorjilung project, located on the Kurichhu River, will be Bhutan’s largest Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model project in the hydropower sector.
  • Tata Power's 40% stake acquisition underscores the deepening energy ties between India and Bhutan, fostering greater regional energy security and cooperation.
  • The project is executed in partnership with Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC), Bhutan’s state-owned utility, ensuring mutual benefits for both nations.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • This is Bhutan's largest Public-Private Partnership in the hydro sector.
  • Tata Power holds a 40% stake in the project.
  • The project will boost cross-border energy trade between India and Bhutan.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

On which river is the Dorjilung Hydroelectric Project, recently backed by Tata Power, located?

Correct Answer: Kurichhu River

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About Bhutan

  • Capital – Thimphu
  • Currency – Ngultrum