Dorjilung Hydroelectric Power Project
Kurichhu River, eastern Bhutan
1,125 MW
$1.7B project, ~80% of output planned for export to India
A 1,125 MW hydroelectric project on the Kurichhu River in eastern Bhutan, projected to generate over 4,500 GWh annually with roughly 80% of output planned for export to India. A World Bank Group financing package — a $150M IDA grant, $150M IDA credit, and $215M in IFC/IBRD loans — was approved in January 2026, with financing agreements signed in May 2026.
1,125 MW
$1.7B
4,500+ GWh
~80% planned for export to India
$150M IDA grant + $150M IDA credit + $215M IFC/IBRD loans
May 2026
Source: World Bank Group press release (January 2026; financing agreements signed May 2026)
Last verified Aug 8, 2026
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