Patel Engineering Bags INR 230.70 Cr LOA from DHPL for Bhutan’s 1,125 MW Dorjilung Hydro Project
Patel Engineering has received an INR 230.70 crore LOA from Dorjilung Hydro Power (DHPL) for pre-construction works of the 1,125 MW Dorjilung Hydroelectric Power Project in Bhutan.
March 21, 2026. By Mrinmoy Dey
The Dorjilung Hydroelectric Power Project is Bhutan's largest hydro project under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, designed to fully support the nation's domestic energy aspirations while enabling the export of surplus clean power to India, thereby strengthening regional energy security, PEL stated.
Commenting on the development, Kavita Shirvaikar, Managing Director, Patel Engineering, said, “We are delighted to have been entrusted with this prestigious project. Hydropower is a cornerstone of Bhutan's energy future, and we see this as an opportunity not only to deliver world-class engineering solutions but also to strengthen our long-term partnership with Bhutan in the renewable energy sector. Patel Engineering is actively exploring further opportunities in hydropower development in Bhutan and other neighbouring countries, reaffirming our commitment to sustainable growth and regional collaboration.”
Under Package I, PEL will execute the civil and hydromechanical works for the Dorjilung Hydroelectric Power Project. The scope includes construction of two diversion tunnels of 11 m diameter with lengths of 930 m and 821 m, an intermediate adit of 7 m finished diameter and 116 m length, and a highway road tunnel of D-shaped cross section measuring 11 m x 7.5 m and 500 m in length. Additionally, the package covers hydromechanical works comprising four sets of vertical lift fixed wheel gates.
The construction period is set at 300 days, with a Defects Notification Period of one year. The project site is strategically located about 7 km from Autsho town in Mongar Dzongkhag, Bhutan, making it a critical infrastructure development in the region.
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