Dorjilung Hydroelectric Power Project

About this project

Dorjilung Hydroelectric Power Project for Bhutan has the development objective to increase hydropower capacity through private investments. The project comprises Component A - Preparatory Works, which includes Sub-components for preparatory works and Community and Local Development (CLD) tailored investments. The preparatory works Sub-component covers construction and strengthening of about twenty kilometers of access roads and bridges, establishment of site offices and on-site housing, development of construction power infrastructure, and early diversion works such as two diversion tunnels to enable concrete dam construction and adits to accelerate main works mobilization. The CLD Sub-component supports Mongar and Lhuentse districts through skilling and tailored training, enterprise development support, and finance for nano and micro enterprises without using financial intermediaries, along with community-prioritized last-mile infrastructure to improve local amenities and services, including actions that promote women's labor-force participation. Component B - Dam, Powerhouse, and Electromechanical Works includes Sub-components for construction of main hydraulic structures and for the power generation facility. The construction of main hydraulic structures Sub-component covers civil and hydromechanical works for a roller-compacted concrete dam of approximately one hundred thirty-nine point five meters height and two hundred forty-one meters crest length, a single headrace t…

Published by

World Bank · Multilateral

Countries

Bhutan

Sectors

Multi-hazard response preparednessHydro-electric power plantsEnergy sector policy, planning and administration

Places

Thimphu

Funded by

International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, International Development Association

Implemented by

Dorjilung Hydro Power Limited

Accountable

Bhutan

Passes funds through

International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, International Development Association

Published by World Bank to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 3 Oct 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: 44000-P501271.

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