2026-10-16 Voith Hydro continues Bhutan growth journey with award of 90 MW Jomori Hydropower Project
- Voith Hydro secures the 90 MW Jomori Hydropower Project in Bhutan.
- The award further strengthens Voith Hydro's presence in Bhutan's hydropower market.
- Reinforces Voith Hydro's commitment to the country's renewable energy development.
Representatives of DHyE, DGPC and Voith Hydro during the contract signing ceremony for the 90 MW Jomori Hydropower Project in Bhutan.
Thimphu, Bhutan, October 16, 2026. Voith Hydro has been awarded the electro-mechanical (E&M) contract for the 90 MW Jomori Hydropower Project in Bhutan by Druk Hydro Energy Limited (DHyE), a subsidiary of Druk Green Power Corporation Limited (DGPC). The award further strengthens Voith Hydro's presence in Bhutan and expands its contribution to the country's renewable energy growth.
The project, located in Samdrup Jongkhar in southeastern Bhutan, comprises of two 45 MW generating units equipped with vertical Pelton turbines. Voith Hydro's scope includes the design, engineering, manufacturing, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of turbines, generators and balance-of-plant equipment. The project is financed through a concessional loan from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
With this award, Voith Hydro secures its fourth hydropower project in Bhutan. Together with the 118 MW Nikachhu, 54 MW Burgangchhu and 32 MW Yungichhu projects, the company's contracted portfolio in the country now exceeds 294 MW, reinforcing its position as a trusted partner for hydropower development in Bhutan.
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Voith Group
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The contract marks another milestone in the long-standing collaboration between Voith Hydro and Bhutan's hydropower sector, supporting the country's ambitions for sustainable and clean energy development.
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The Group Division Voith Hydro is part of the Voith Group and a leading full-line supplier as well as trusted partner for equipping hydropower plants. Voith develops customized, long-term solutions and services for large and small hydro plants all over the world. Its portfolio of products and services covers the entire life cycle and all major components for large and small hydro plants, from generators, turbines, pumps and automation systems, right through to spare parts, maintenance and training services, and digital solutions for intelligent hydropower.
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