About Us

Introduction

Ankhukhola Jalvidhyut Company Ltd (AKJCL) is a hydropower generation company incorporated in Nepal under the Companies Act, 2063, and licensed by the Department of Electricity Development (DOED) to develop, own, and operate the Ankhukhola 1 Hydroelectricity Project. In accordance with the Securities Act, 2063, Securities Registration and Issuance Regulations, and SEBON directives applicable to hydropower companies, the Company issued IPO shares to the general public amounting to Rs 20 crores in 2075 B.S and the company is listed as AKJCL in Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE). After IPO, the Company undertook a right share issuance to raise further equity capital from existing shareholders at the ratio of 1:1.5 amounting to Rs 1 Arab 20 Crores in 2081 B.S, in accordance with the Companies Act, 2063 and SEBON's Right Share Issuance Guidelines.rnrnThe site is located in Dhading District close to 132 km from Kathmandu; Ankhu Khola is one of the major tributaries of Budhi Gandaki River. The catchments area of Ankhu Khola is about 633 km2. The mean annual flow is estimated to be 58.38 cumecs. A design discharge of 34.5 cumecs having a probability of more than 40% has been considered.

Basic Characteristics

The Site of the project is located at 28000u201900u201d, to 28000u201957u201d, N in and 84054u201900u201d to 84055u201932u2033Eto 84055u201932u2033E latitude and longitude respectively. Proposed Intake structure has been impartially located at 70m downstream from existing Ankhu Khola Suspension Bridge. At Ringne bazaar,the power house has been proposed at right bank of the river at Sisneri khet. The proposed project shall generate average annual energy of 46.408 GWh. Transmission of the generated power will be connect through 12 km long KV transmission line to NEA Substation at Dhading Besi.

Background

The contract is made between Ankhu Khola Hydropower Company Ltd. (AKHC) and Welink Associates (P) Ltd. In association with Public Consulting Engineers (P) Ltd. for the preparation of Feasibility Study of Ankhu Khola Hydropower Project at Dhading District.

Objectives and Scope

The main objectives of the Feasibility Study was identify and confirm the best site, in the vicinity of the location established by the previous reconnaissance level survey, for the development of a small hydropower project on the Ankhu khola and to establish its technical and economic viability for connection into National Grid . The study includes the selection and arrangement of structures, optimization of the major structures and determination of the optimal scale of development. Cost and benefit (financial) analysis on the optimal development of the scheme.rnrnAs elaborated in the Terms of Reference the scope of work for undertaking the feasibility study was consistent with the requirement for the development of a small sized run-of-river hydropower scheme.

Capacity and it's contribution to the nation:

Previously the capacity was 7.0 MW but letter on it was upgraded to 8.4MW. Now the installed Capacity has been calculated at 8.4MW. Design discharge of 8.4 MW is 34.50m3/s. And its contribution to the Nation is 8.4 MW.

Chairman Messages

Powering Progress. Creating Sustainable Value.

Dear Shareholders, Investors, Employees, Partners and Valued Stakeholders,

It is my privilege to share the journey and future direction of Ankhu Khola Jalbidhut Company Limited.

Our 8.4 MW Ankhu Khola Hydropower Project has established a strong foundation for the Company, contributing clean and reliable energy to Nepal’s national grid. Building on this foundation, we are now expanding our presence through the 20 MW Ankhu Khola-2 (Ganesh Himal) Hydropower Project, in which Ankhu Khola holds a 76% ownership interest.

This investment marks an important transition for the Company—from a single-project hydropower company to a growing and diversified clean-energy platform.

Together, our projects represent 28.4 MW of installed capacity with estimated combined annual generation of approximately 168.6 GWh.

The 20 MW Ganesh Himal project is progressing through its implementation phase, and our focus remains firmly on timely execution, quality construction, prudent capital management and effective project governance.

Our vision is not simply to add megawatts, but to build a financially strong, professionally managed and sustainable energy company that creates enduring value for shareholders and contributes meaningfully to Nepal’s energy security and economic development.

As Nepal moves toward greater utilization of its renewable-energy potential, we see significant opportunities ahead. We remain committed to responsible project development, environmental stewardship, local community engagement and the highest standards of transparency and governance.

I sincerely thank our shareholders, employees, lenders, partners, regulators, local communities and all stakeholders for their continued trust and support.

Together, we are building more than hydropower projects—we are building a stronger energy future for Nepal.

Chairman
Lekha Nath Pokhrel
Ankhu Khola Jalbidhut Company Limited