Nepal, Aug. 20 -- Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) is set to relocate its fuel depot in Bhalwari, Bhairahawa, in Rupandehi district. The Lumbini Provincial Office's Bhalwari depot is located in a narrow, densely populated area and currently cannot meet petroleum demand, prompting the move.

A detailed project report (DPR) worth approximately Rs 5.75 billion has been prepared for relocating the depot to Rohini and Omsatiya rural municipalities. The DPR was prepared by the Consultancy Services Department of Kathmandu University and handed over on Wednesday to NOC Fuel Storage Capacity Enhancement Project Chief Pradeep Yadav.

According to the DPR, the new depot will be modern and fully equipped. The estimated cost, excluding taxes, is Rs 5.793 b...