Nepal is seeking to expand its regional energy trade by exporting surplus hydropower to Sri Lanka, utilizing transmission infrastructure routed through India. The proposal reflects ongoing discussions around cross-border energy integration in South Asia, where geographical proximity and linked transmission corridors enable multilateral electricity sharing.
The plan relies on trilateral coordination to establish transmission access, wheeling arrangements, and regulatory frameworks required to transfer electricity from Nepalese hydroelectric facilities through the Indian power grid to reach Sri Lankan power consumers.
Key Developments
- Nepal proposes exporting surplus hydroelectric power directly to Sri Lanka.
- The initiative utilizes transit through India’s existing and planned cross-border grid infrastructure.
Multilateral energy movement across South Asia highlights the growing strategic reliance on shared transit corridors. For landlocked producers with high hydroelectric potential, establishing regional transmission pathways provides access to broader regional energy markets and strengthens inter-state economic cooperation.