Bunakha
Hydropower
Project Overview
Bunakha Hydropower Project is a storage project on the Wangchu River in Chukha District, western Bhutan. With a planned capacity of 180 MW, it is designed to provide substantial clean energy to the grid while supporting regional economic development.
NexGen Hydro Consult was engaged to provide support in design and engineering consultancy for the project's civil infrastructure, including the dam, tunnels, and powerhouse as a National Partner to JV of Fichtner & Jade. Our team brought deep expertise in geotechnical engineering and cost estimation to ensure the project's success.
Client
Druk Green Power Corporation/ ADB
Capacity
180 MW (3 × 60 MW)
Status
Under feasibility study
Our Role
Support in Design & Engineering Consultancy
Precision Engineering
Our team provided support in update of the feasibility study and enviornmetal and soical impact assesment of Bunakha HP.
- Hydrualic design & geotechincal
- Cost estimation
- Construction methodology
Project Impact
Bunakha will significantly boost Bhutan's hydropower export capacity, generating revenue and supporting sustainable development while maintaining the highest environmental standards.
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