Druk HYDRO Energy Limited
Environment & Social Sustainability at our Core
Welcome to Druk Hydro Energy Limited
Druk Hydro Energy Limited (DHyE) is a 100% subsidiary company of Druk Green Power Corporation Limited (DGPC) which was incorporated on December 16, 2021 as an implementer of the small hydropower projects less than or equal to 150 MW. The registered corporate office is at Phuentsholing Throm, Chuukha. Currently DHyE is executing 7 projects namely, 54 MW Burgangchhu Hydropower Project (HPP) in Nangkor Gewog, Zhemgang, 32 MW Yungichhu HPP in Maedtsho Gewog, Lhuentse, and 18 MW Suchhu HPP in Sangbay Gewog, Haa in Phase-I and 90 MW Jomori HPP in Lauri & Serthi Gewog, Samdrup Jongkhar, 26 MW Druk Bindu I&II HPP in Tendruk, Samtse, 54 MW Gamri-I & Bamukparomngchhu Integrated HPP in Sakteng, Trashigang, 25 MW Begana Integrated Multipurpose Small HPP under Phase-II, and 500 kW Lunana Mini Hydropower Project in Lunana, Gasa.
Environmental and social sustainability encompasses the protection of people's lives and health, the economic basis of their livelihood and their ecological, social and cultural environment as well as the sustainable use of natural resources. DHyE is committed to environmental protection and sustainable use of resources to make vital contribution to the future of social sustainability. DHyE is compliance with environmental and social standards as well as environmentally relevant safety, health and technical standards in executing projects while contributing national energy security and local economy.
Druk Hydro Energy Limited (DHyE) awarded two main contracts for hydro-mechanical works to Bhutan Hydropower Services Limited (BHSL). Both are subsidiary companies of Druk Green Power Corporation Limited (DGPC).
The contract agreements cover the Design, Manufacture, Supply, Testing, Installation and Commissioning of Hydro-Mechanical Equipment for the 54 MW Gamri-I & Bamukparongchhu Integrated Hydropower Project (GHMP) valued at approximately Nu. 2,073 million and for the 90 MW Jomori Hydropower Project (JHMP) valued at over Nu. 1,256 million. The Gamri & Bamukparongchhu H&M works are to be completed by July 2028 while the Jomori H&M works are to be completed by November 2028.
Dasho Karma Y. Raydi, Chairman of Druk Holding & Investments Ltd. (DHI) graced the signing ceremony held at DGPC Corporate Office.
The construction of the civil structures such as the dams, tunnels and powerhouses at both these hydropower projects are progressing well through Bhutanese contractors. While Vajra and Chimmi RD construction companies are taking up the civil works for the Gamri I & Bamukparongchhu project, Rigsar Construction and CDCL are engaged in the civil works for the Jomori project.
The award of the H&M works to BHSL marks another important milestone in the construction of the Phase-II of the small hydropower projects in Bhutan. This reflects the continued commitment to building domestic capabilities in the construction of major civil structures and manufacture & erection of H&M equipment for hydropower projects that will help support and sustain the development of Bhutan’s future energy infrastructure.