Hydropower and Energy Law
Our dedicated Hydropower & Energy Practice team provides comprehensive legal, regulatory, and strategic advisory services for hydropower, renewable energy, and infrastructure projects across Nepal. We assist developers, investors, contractors, financial institutions and multinational companies throughout every stage of project development, from project initiation and licensing to construction, financing, operation, and dispute resolution. With extensive experience in Nepal’s evolving energy sector, our team delivers practical legal solutions aimed at ensuring regulatory compliance, minimizing project risks, and protecting long-term commercial interests.
Energy and hydropower projects in Nepal are primarily governed by the following laws and regulations:
- Electricity Act, 2049 (1992)
- Electricity Regulation, 2050 (1993)
- Water Resources Act, 2049 (1992)
- Environment Protection Act and Regulations
- Foreign Investment and Technology Transfer Act (FITTA), 2019
- Public Procurement Act, 2007 & Regulation 2008, Land Acquisition Act, 1977
- Policies, guidelines, and directives issued by the Government of Nepal and relevant regulatory bodies.
We help our clients in the following scope of services:
Project Licensing and Approvals
- Help in securing survey licenses and generation licenses
- Provide assistance with regulations for hydropower project development
Regulatory Compliance
- Help in complying with energy regulations and licensing regulations
- Help in meeting any reporting and operational needs
Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)
- Draft and review power purchase agreements
- Help with tariff regulations
Project Development and Implementation Agreements
- Draft project development and implementation agreements
- Help with EPCs and contractors
Land Acquisition & Rights of Way
- Help with land acquisition for hydropower projects
- Help with transmission lines rights of way matters
Project Financing and Investment
- Provide assistance with financing and documentation of the project
- Help investors and banks with regulatory issues
Transmission & Grid Connection Approvals
- Help clients secure approval for grid connection
- Help with transmission and evacuation requirements
Disputes
- Represent the client in hydropower and energy disputes
- Help resolve contractual and regulatory disputes
Environment and Social Compliance
- Help with EIA/IEE requirements
- Help with environment and social safeguards
Project Exit and Transfers
- Help transfer projects and licenses from one party to another
- Help investors and other stakeholders in restructuring and transfers