Kathmandu, March 30 -- The government has set a 180-day deadline to decide on power purchase agreements (PPAs) and licensing for energy projects.

In its 100-point work plan, the government has prioritised electricity production, transmission, distribution, and export, but has not emphasised growth in domestic consumption.

Aiming to make the energy sector a key driver of economic transformation, the government has said it will clear all pending PPAs and licensing decisions within 180 days by removing existing bottlenecks in production, transmission, distribution and export.

Energy entrepreneurs are confident that all projects pending since 2018 will receive PPAs. Ganesh Karki, chair of the Independent Power Producers' Association Nepal ...