PGCIL and NEA sign MoU for cross-border transmission lines
Author: PPD Team Date: April 24, 2025
Author: PPD Team Date: April 24, 2025
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) and Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on April 22, 2025, to jointly develop two double circuit (DC) cross-border transmission lines.
The planned transmission lines are:
Under the MoU, each country will establish a joint venture (JV) company to develop and manage the respective segments of the transmission infrastructure.
These transmission systems are designed to enhance cross-border electricity exchange. They aim to improve grid stability, ensure energy security, and support economic growth in both countries.
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