Adani Group to build 570 MW green hydropower plant in Bhutan to collaborate on infra projects: Gautam Adani, ET EnergyWorld

New Delhi: Gautam Adani, chairman of the Adani Group, on Sunday announced the signing of an agreement with Bhutan for a 570 MW green hydropower plant, along with cooperation on infrastructure transformation initiatives in the neighboring country.

Gautam Adani met King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan and Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay in Thimphu.

“Absolutely fascinating meeting with Dasho Tshering Tobgay, Hon. Prime Minister of Bhutan. I have signed a memorandum of understanding with Druk Green Power Corporation Limited (DGPC) for a 570 MW green hydropower plant in Chukha province,” X wrote on the website.

“It is admirable to see @PMBhutan advancing His Majesty the King’s vision and implementing wide-ranging infrastructure initiatives across the kingdom,” added the Adani Group CEO.

The Adani Group looks forward to working closely on hydro and other infrastructure projects in Bhutan. Gautam Adani further said that he was honored to meet the king and that he was inspired by his vision for Bhutan and the “ambitious, eco-friendly masterplan for Gelephu Mindfulness City, including large computing centers and data facilities.”

“I am excited to collaborate on these transformation initiatives, as well as on green energy management in a carbon negative country,” he said. Last November, Gautam Adani met the King and expressed his excitement to explore opportunities for the Adani Group to contribute to the green infrastructure of “one of our happy and warm neighbors.”