Hydro-Consult Engineering Ltd. (HCE), a consulting wing of BPC with 100% ownership is committed to providing innovative and competitive engineering consultancy services in Feasibility & Environmental Studies, Detailed Design, Construction Supervision & Project Management of hydropower projects, tunnels and other infrastructural development projects.
With a team of highly qualified professionals from both Nepal and abroad, HCE is accredited with ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management certification by the UK Accreditation Service (UKAS) and is an active member of the International Hydropower Association (IHA). In addition to its core services, HCE offers expertise in pre- and post-construction maintenance, project upgrades, transmission and distribution, energy, irrigation, water supply, roads, bridges, geology, and tender documentation.
With five decades of experience, HCE is committed to delivering high-quality engineering services with a focus on customer satisfaction; and adhering to safety regulations and laws in Nepal and internationally. HCE has successfully completed Feasibility Studies, Design, and Construction Supervision for hydropower projects ranging from 5 MW to 495 MW in both Pakistan and Kenya. At present, its international projects include managing Orio’s nine mini-hydropower projects (6.7 MW) in Uganda, conducting design reviews and preparing tender documents for the 90 MW Kaugel Hydro Project in Papua New Guinea, and Early Warning System Design, and Supervision of Installation of Equipment and Commissioning at Kariba Dam of Kariba Hydro-Electric Schemes (2,130 MW) in Zambia and Zimbabwe.
HCE recently completed construction supervision for the largest IPP projects of the country, the 86 MW Solu Khola (Dudhkoshi) HPP, 30 MW Nyadi Khola HPP and the 42 MW Mistri Khola HPP. At present, HCE is mainly involved in the Feasibility and EIA studies of the 317.4 MW Bharbhung Storage Project and Tatu ROR Project. It is also engaged in Feasibility studies and Project Management of several other hydropower projects, including the 63.5 MW Manahari Multipurpose Project, 62 MW Humla Karnali HPP, 141 MW Mugu Karnali Phase II HPP, 80.5 MW Dadagau Khalanga Bheri HPP, 350 MW Lower Badigad Storage HPP, and the 42.46 MW Tila HPP for DoED. Additionally, HCE has taken on Detailed Engineering Design and Design Support during construction of the 99.89 MW Tamakoshi V HPP under an EPC model, and the design and BoQ preparation for the Sitalpati-Dhungesagu 220kV Transmission Line Project for RPGCL. HCE is also handling the Detailed Design, Tender Documentation, and Construction Supervision of the Lekhnath-Damauli 220kV Transmission Line Project for NEA.
Further, HCE has been providing technical expertise in various water and waste management projects, including the design and supervision of KUKL’s Kathmandu Valley Waste Management Project and the preparation of a detailed project report for the Kanke Deurali Water Impounding Reservoir in Gulmi district. It is also conducting the Detailed Feasibility study on water security enhancement in Kathmandu valley for the Department of Water Supply and Sewerage Management (DWSSM) under the Ministry of Water Supply. Simultaneously, HCE is involved in the Feasibility studies, Tender Documentation, and Detailed Engineering Design for multiple hydropower projects such as the 12 MW Mistri-2 HEP, 235 MW Humla Karnali HEP 1, 335 MW Humla Karnali 2, 63 MW Chhujung Khola HPP, and 141.46 MW Mugu Karnali HPP Phase II. Additional projects include the Detailed Engineering Design of the 37 MW Rahughat Mangale HPP, 48 MW Upper Rahughat HPP, 52 MW Upper Lapche Khola HPP, 62 MW Bhotekoshi V HEP, 86 MW Landruk Modi HEP, 57.3 MW Myagdi HEP, and 12.5 MW Myagdi Khola-B HEP. HCE is responsible for the Tender Documentation and Design Support during the Construction of the Upper Rahughat HEP and Rahughat Mangale HEP. HCE is also engaged in Construction Supervision for 25 MW Seti Nadi HEP and 14 MW Ghar Khola HPP, among others.
Furthermore, among HCE’s various projects, several stand out as integral to its business diversification strategy, including those focused on reservoirs, water security enhancement, lift irrigation, road tunnels, and transmission lines.
Contact Details
Hydro Consult Engineering Limited
BPC Complex
GPO Box: 14408
Office Location: Ganga Devi Marga - 313, Buddha Nagar, Kathmandu, Nepal
Tel: +977-1-4792507
Fax: +977-1-4795920
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Website: www.hcel.com.np