Dorjilung hydroelectric plant
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Other names: Rotpashong hydroelectric plant
Dorjilung hydroelectric plant is a hydroelectric power plant in pre-construction in Autho Village, Autsho Chharbi Chiwog, Tsenkhar Gewog, Lhuntse District, Bhutan.
Project Details
Table 1: Project details for Dorjilung hydroelectric plant
| Status | Nameplate capacity | Turbines | Technology type | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-construction[1][2] | 1125 MW[1] | 6 x 187.5 MW[2] | Run-of-river[3] | Governments of Bangladesh; Government of Bhutan; Government of India[4][4][4] |
Location
Table 2: Location details for Dorjilung hydroelectric plant
| Location | River | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| Autho Village, Autsho Chharbi Chiwog, Tsenkhar Gewog, Lhuntse District, Bhutan[5] | Kurichhu River[5] | 27.7287, 91.1364 (approximate)[5] |
The map below shows the approximate location of the hydroelectric power plant:
Articles and Resources
Additional data
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 https://web.archive.org/web/20220810072619/http://www.bbs.bt/news/?p=161852. Archived from the original on 2022-08-10.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 2.0 2.1 (PDF) https://www.drukgreen.bt/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/DHPP_ESIA_Executive_Summary_20250310.pdf.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20220930025322/https://thebhutanese.bt/long-delayed-dorjilung-gets-a-mention-at-bhutan-bangladesh-meeting/. Archived from the original on 2022-09-30.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 https://web.archive.org/web/20221205222747/https://asian-power.com/project/news/bhutan-bangladesh-and-india-jointly-develop-hydropower-project. Archived from the original on 2022-12-05.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 https://web.archive.org/web/20221005031611/https://www.hydropower-dams.com/news/bhutan-seeks-technical-advisory-services-for-dorjilung-hydropower-project/. Archived from the original on 2022-10-05.
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