The West Seti 400 kV Transmission Line Project is a major infrastructure development in Nepal being implemented under a Public–Private Partnership (PPP) model. The project aims to evacuate electricity generated from large hydropower projects in western Nepal and integrate it into the national transmission grid. A Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) named West Seti Transmission Limited has already been registered to execute the project.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Project Name | West Seti 400 kV Transmission Line Project |
| Implementation Model | Public–Private Partnership (PPP) |
| SPV | West Seti Transmission Limited |
| Registration Date | Jestha 13, 2083 |
| Estimated Cost | NPR 20 billion (approx.) |
| Financial Structure | 30% Equity + 70% Debt |
| Construction Period | 5 years |
| Transmission Line Length | Approx. 145 km |
| Voltage Level | 400 kV Double Circuit |
Ownership Structure
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The ownership of the project is structured between government entities and private sector investors, with a portion also allocated to the general public. This mixed ownership model is designed to ensure both public oversight and private sector efficiency in project execution.
| Category | Company / Entity | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Government Sector | RPGCL (Rastriya Prasaran Grid Company Ltd.) | 26% |
| Government Sector | Chilime Hydropower | 12.5% |
| Government Sector | Chainpur Seti Hydropower | 12.5% |
| Private Sector | Samriddhi Energy | 25.1% |
| Private Sector | Ngadi Group Power | 7% |
| Private Sector | Suyuri Ngadi Power | 6.9% |
| Public Investors | General Public | 10% |
Capacity & Strategic Importance
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The transmission line is designed to support large-scale hydropower evacuation from western Nepal, with an estimated capacity of up to 2,500 MW. It is expected to play a key role in strengthening Nepal’s energy infrastructure, enabling cross-border electricity trade, and improving overall energy security.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Main Objective | Connect western hydropower projects to national grid |
| Estimated Capacity | Up to 2,500 MW |
| Key Projects Connected | West Seti (750 MW), Seti River-6 (450 MW), Upper Seti (170 MW) |
| Strategic Importance | Energy export, cross-border trade, energy security |
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