AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEnergy: Bhutan’s electricity generation rose 40% to more than 16,300 GWh, with exports to India up nearly 45%. But oil imports also climbed: 345,000 kilolitres, including sharp increases in petrol and diesel, underscoring the transport sector’s reliance on imported fuel. Public Investment: India transferred Nu 2.9 billion for Bhutan’s 13th Five Year Plan, supporting projects in infrastructure, education, healthcare, digital skills and renewable energy. Business Climate: Two candidates barred from the upcoming BCCI president election say eligibility rules were unclear and unevenly applied, raising concerns over the chamber’s election process. Hydropower: ANDRITZ will supply turbine-generator units for the 600 MW Khorlochhu project, expected to produce about 2.524 TWh of renewable power annually. Investment: Bhutan has approved FDI projects worth Nu 329.16 billion, while the government has paused an electricity tariff revision and set aside Nu 400 million to support low-voltage consumers.
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