We are the pioneers of transmission line consulting in Nepal, with more than two decades of experience in high voltage transmission line systems of up to 400kV.
At present, we are involved in a number of transmission line projects ranging from 33kV/132kV/220kV/400kV across the country comprising a total length of more than 2141 km.
Name of the Assignment | Location | Year | Client | Scope of Work | Funding Agency |
Consulting Services for Detailed Survey and updated Line Design for 30 km of Changes in 400 kV Transmission Line Route Alignment | Nuwakot, Dhading, Makwanpur, Tanahu, Nawalparasi, Kathmandu | March 2022 – ongoing | Millennium Challenge Account Nepal (MCA-Nepal) | Inception of Assignment. Detailed Field Survey and Preliminary Engineering Design. Geo-Technical Investigation. Detailed Environmental and Social Assessment including flood risk assessment. Pegging activities. Preparation of final survey report after finalization of route and site verification. | Millennium Challenge Corporation |
Feasibility Study and Design of 132 kV Transmission Line of Langtang Khola Hydroelectric Project 20 MW | Rasuwa | July 2022 – ongoing | Paramount Construction Pvt. Ltd | Basic Data Collection. Field Reconnaissance Survey. DetailSurvey (Detailed survey, estimating of quantities and spotting of poles/towers), Preparation of Maps and Digitization of Map. Geological Survey. | Developer |
Consulting Services for Detailed Engineering and Environmental Study of Karmadev – Phukot 400 kV Double Circuit Karnali Corridor Transmission Line Project | Kalikot, Dailekh, Surkhet, Achham and Kailali Districts | September 2018 – Ongoing | Rastriya Prasan Grid Company Limited | (i) Detailed Survey of the Transmission Line (ii) Detail Engineering Design of the Transmission Line and Substation, (iii)Environmental and Social Study, (iv) preparation of technical documents; (v) preparation of bid documents | Government of Nepal |
Consulting Service of Mewa Khola Hydropower Project (23 MW) for Updated Feasibility Study, Detailed Project Report and Preparation of Tender Documents along with 132 kV Transmission Line Study and Design of Project Road | Taplejung | August 2021 – December 2022 | Union Mewa Hydro Ltd | Updated Feasibility Study, Detailed Project Report and Preparation of Tender Documents | Union Mewa Hydro Ltd |
Detail Project Report & Tender Documents for 132 kV Transmission line of Seti Khola Hydro Electric Project. | Kaski | Jan 2020 – Sep 2021 | Vision Lumbini Urja Co. Ltd. | Desk Study and Reconnaissance/Walkover survey of the transmission line Geological mapping of the transmission line. Detailed Survey of the transmission line. Tower spotting, tower optimization in PLS-CADD software and check survey of the transmission line. Detailed Design of transmission line and Economic Analysis. Preparation of Detailed Project Report. Preparation of Technical Specifications and Tender Documents. | Vision Lumbini Urja Co. Ltd. |
Preparation of Feasibility Study and Tender Documents for 220 kV Double Circuit Transmission Line from Isuwa Khola PRoR Cascade Hydroelectric Project to 220/132 kV Shitalpati Substation | Sankhuwasabha | July 2022 – ongoing | Isuwa Energy Pvt. Ltd | Desk Study of the transmission line, Tower Spotting and Tower Optimization in PLS-CADD software, Feasibility Study, Preparation of Tender Documents. | Isuwa Energy Pvt. Ltd |
Tower Spotting and Optimization, Check survey, Preparation of Technical Specification and Tender Documents for 132 kV Single Circuit Transmission line from Luja Khola Hydroelectric Project to 132/33 kV Tingla Substation | Solukhumbu | August 2022 – ongoing | Silk Power Private Limited | Tower Spotting and Tower Optimization in PLS-CADD software, Check Survey Works, Preparation of Technical specification and Tender Documents. | Silk Power Private Limited |
SASEC (South Asian Sub Regional Economic Cooperation) Power System Expansion Project – Project Supervision Consultant | All over Nepal | February 2017 – Ongoing | Nepal Electricity Authority | Jade Consult is working in this project with Power Grid Corporation of India Limited, India and providing assistance in (i) ensuring quality in project implementation ii) supervision during construction, testing and commissioning of the different sub projects iii) Assist NEA to update the IEE/EIA and EMPs for the Individual sub projects, Review on Social and Environmental Monitoring Report, Prepare and Update land acquisition and resettlement plan. Preparation of social safeguard monitoring report and Ensure compliance with ADB for the subprojects as mentioned above. | Asian Development Bank |
Detailed Survey and Investigation and Preparation of IEE report and its subsequent approval from Govt. of Nepal for proposed 33 kV transmission line for Arun-3 HPP, PCD-69 | Sankhuwasabha District | January 2017 – May 2018 | SJVN Arun-3 Power Development Company (P.) Ltd. | Jade Consult provided services for: i) Preparation of detailed survey, plan and profile generation, tower spotting data & tower schedule of 33 kV Transmission line for the construction power of Arun 3 Hydropower Project. ii) Preparation of IEE report of the construction power line and its subsequent approval from govt. of Nepal. | SJVN Arun-3 Power Development Company (P.) Ltd. |
Detail survey for 220 kV transmission line of Upper Trishuli-1 Project from the Switchyard to the nearest possible point of Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA)’s 220 kV Chilime – Trishuli Transmission System Project. | Rasuwa District | January 2017 – July 2017 | Nepal Electricity Authority | Jade Consult was worked in this project for providing the constancy service for the Detailed survey of the Proposed 220 kV Transmission line and Preparation of plan and profile, Tower Spotting and preparation of D- cards and Consultation for best possible interconnection point for Power evacuation to National Grid. | KFW Development Bank |
Consulting Services for Engineering of the Construction of 220 kV Chilime – Trishuli Transmission System Project | Rasuwa and Nuwakot Districts | August 2016 – November 2017 (Firm services that is, procurement phase completed), Implementation phase is underway | Nepal Electricity Authority | Jade Consult is working in this project with Power Grid Corporation of India Limited, India and providing assistance to complete the following tasks, (i) preparation of technical specification and bidding documents; ii) Preparation and Update of Social and Environmental Reports such as ESIA Report, LACP Report, ESMP and SEP Reports and Support NEA in implementation of the same. (iii) Support in bidding process; (ii) Supervision during construction, testing and commissioning of the project. | KFW Development Bank |
Consulting Services for Implementation Support for Tamakoshi (Khimti) – Kathmandu 220/400 kV Transmission Line Project – Procurement phase and Implementation phase | Ramechhap, Dolakha, Sindhupalchowk, Kavrepalanchowk, Bhaktapur, Kathmandu Districts | January 2015 – procurement phase completed in December 2017, Implementation phase is underway. | Nepal Electricity Authority | Jade Consult is working in this project with Power Grid Corporation of India Limited, India and providing assistance in (i) preparation of technical specification and bidding documents; (ii) support in bidding process; (iii) supervision during construction, testing and commissioning of the project. | Asian Development Bank |
Project Preparation Support for SASEC Power System Expansion Project | Myagdi, Parbat, Baglung, Syangja, Palpa, Rupandehi, Tanahu, Chitwan, Gorkha, Dhading, Kathmandu, Nawalparasi, Lamjung, Manang Districts | August 2014 – 31st December, 2016 | Nepal Electricity Authority | Jade Consult is working in this project with Power Grid Corporation of India Limited, India and providing assistance in (i) preparing designs, technical specifications and bidding –[documents; (ii) supporting of the bidding process and bid evaluation including preparation of technical and financial evaluation reports; (iii) assisting NEA in contract negotiation with the contractor until contract awarded and advance payment paid. | Asian Development Bank |
Owners Engineer for Hetauda – Dhalkebar – Duhabi 400 kV Transmission Line Project | Makawanpur, Bara, Sarlahi, Rautahat, Mahottari, Dhanusha, Siraha, Saptari, Udayapur and Sunsari Districts | June 2012 – Ongoing | Nepal Electricity Authority | Jade Consult is working in this project with Power Grid Corporation of India Limited, India and carrying out the construction supervision and quality assurance & inspection. Jade Consult Provided Following Services: Transmission Line: site supervision of check survey, route alignment survey, land parcel works, soil investigation works, soil resistivity test, tower foundation works, and tower erection works. Substation: site supervision of survey work, soil investigation works, electrical resistivity test, back filling works, transformer & repair section foundation works and road works. | The World Bank |
Detailed Design and Study of 220 kV Transmission Line for Upper Trishuli –I Hydroelectric Project (216 MW) | Rasuwa District | May 2013 – | Saman Engineering | Conduct Desk Study, Conduct Reconnaissance Survey, Identify pre-existing control points (National as well as local points), Traverse survey for carrying the known coordinates to the required area and establish Benchmark points, Conduct detailed route alignment survey, Prepare the plan and profile of the TL route alignment at appropriate scale, Locate angle tower positions, Fix concrete pillars at every angle points and permanent control points, Design of transmission line which includes the conductor optimization, sag calculation, tower type determination, standards & specifications and others, Design of grid connection arrangement for UT-I HEP at Trishuli 3B Hub. | IFC |
IEE Study of 220 kV Transmission Line for 216 MW Upper Trishuli – I Hydroelectric Project | Rasuwa District | Feb 2013 – Sept 2014 | Nepal Water and Energy Development Company Pvt. Ltd. | Jade consult completed IEE study according to which provided service such as preparation of Terms of reference, Consultation with local stakeholders. Collection of useful social information, suggestions and recommendations from local stakeholders, publication of public notice at the relevant public places, IEE report preparation and IEE study approval. | IFC |
Desk Study and Reconnaissance Survey of 400 kV Transmission Line of Lower Arun Hydroelectric Project (400 MW) | Sankhuwasabha | Nov 2010 – Sept 2013 | Lower Arun Hydroelectric Pvt. Ltd. (Brasspower International Engineering) | Jade consult provided services to carry out desk study and walkover survey of 162 km long 440kV transmission line from switchyard to Dhalkebar. | SJVN Arun-3 Power Development Company (P.) Ltd. |
220 kV Khimti – Dhalkebar Transmission Line Project | Sindhuli, Ramechhap, Mahottari, Dhanusha District | July 2005 – December, 2011 | Nepal Electricity Authority | Jade consult provided services for Construction Supervision, Quality Assurance and Contract Management services of 220kV Khimti- Dhalkebar Transmission Line Project. | The World Bank |
Consulting Service for Project Supervision Consultants: Power Transmission and Distribution Efficiency Enhancement Project | Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Lalitpur, Kailali, Banke, Dang, Rupandehi, Kaski, Chitwan, Makwanpur, Parsa, Bara, Dhanusha, Sunsari and Morang Districts | November, 2017 – Ongoing | Nepal Electricity Authority | Jade Consult is working in this project with Power Grid Corporation of India Limited, India and providing assistance in (i) preparation of technical specification and bidding documents; (ii) support in bidding process; ((i) ensuring quality in project implementation ii) supervision during construction, testing and commissioning of the different sub projects (iv) Capacity Building of the NEA staff. | Asian Development Bank |
Study for Environmental and Social Considerations on Preparatory Survey on Transmission and Distribution System Improvement Project in Urban Area | Pokhara | September 2020 – ongoing | NEWJEC Inc./Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) | Jade Consult conducted the environmental and social study for the project meeting requirement for both the JICA Guidelines and Nepal’s relevant laws and regulations. The following key activities were performed: Baseline data collection on natural and social environment, stakeholder consultations, Preparation of Terms of Reference (TOR), Initial Environment Examination (IEE) study and preparation of IEE Study report, Analysis of environmental and social impacts and mitigation measures, Preparation of Environmental Management Plan (EMP) including monitoring plan, Preparation of Resettlement Action Plan (RAP). | JICA |
Jade Consult, established in 2001, is one of the leading consulting firms working in the infrastructure development sector in Nepal.
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