Patel Engineering declared L1 for Rs.1,600-crore hydropower contract in Nepal
- April 23, 2026
Patel Engineering Ltd announced that it has been declared L1 bidder for a contract valued at nearly Rs.1,600 crore relating to the Lower Arun hydropower project in Nepal.
In a press release, Patel Engineernig said that it has been declared L1 by SJVN Lower Arun Power Development Company (P) Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Central PSU SJVN Ltd, for the 669-MW Lower Arun Hydro-Electric Project (Package 2) in Sankhuwasabha district of Nepal.
The project is scheduled to be completed within 54 months and the site is strategically located near Tumlingtar in Sankhuwasabha district of Nepal, approximately 264 km from Siliguri, West Bengal, India.
Scope of work
Package-2, valued at Rs.1,593.08 crore (inclusive of taxes), encompasses the execution of critical civil and hydro-mechanical works integral to the Lower Arun Hydro-Electric Project.
This includes the construction of Adit-5 and Adit-6 leading to the Head Race Tunnel, as well as the part head race tunnel itself, measuring 10.5m in diameter and extending 5.41 km. The scope further covers the surge shaft and its gates, the pressure shaft along with the butterfly valve chamber and access adit, and the power house, switchyard, surface pothead yard, and tail race channel.
Additionally, the package involves installation of steel liners for the Pressure Shafts, Draft Tube Gates and hoists, and the completion of associated road works and supporting infrastructure. Together, these components form the backbone of the project, ensuring efficient water conveyance, energy generation, and long-term operational reliability.
Contributing to Nepal’s energy independence
Commenting on the development, Ms. Kavita Shirvairkar, Managing Director, Patel Engineering said: “We are pleased to begin Q1FY27 on a positive note, having been declared L1 for this important order of approximately Rs.1,600 crores. Nepal holds immense hydroelectric potential, and the Lower Arun project is a significant step toward harnessing that energy for sustainable growth. For Patel Engineering Ltd., this award is not just about building infrastructure – it is about contributing to Nepal’s vision of energy independence and regional prosperity. With our ongoing work at Arun-3 Hydropower project just about 35 km away from Lower Arun Site and our proven track record across India, we are committed to bringing world-class engineering and timely execution to Lower Arun, ensuring it becomes a benchmark for development in the region.”
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