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Tata Power joins World Bank to fund Bhutan Dorjilung hydro project worth 515 million
India
Published on 6 May 2026
Most power will flow to India, reshaping winter supply
Bhutan has signed $515 million in financing deals with the World Bank, partnering with Tata Power, to develop the 1,125 MW Dorjilung Hydroelectric Power Project. Scheduled for completion by 2031, it could generate over 4,500 GWh yearly, lift GDP by 2.4%, and supply nearly 80% of output to India while cutting about 3.3 million tons of CO₂ annually.
- Dorjilung will be Bhutan’s biggest hydropower push at 1,125 MW
- World Bank support totals $515M, including a grant and IFC participation
- Public-private split: Druk Green Power Corporation 60%, Tata Power 40%
- Nearly 80% of generation is slated for electricity exports to India
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