Overview Navigating Nepal’s energy sector requires a deep understanding of complex regulatory frameworks, statutory approvals, and cross-sectoral compliance. From initial survey licenses to long-term operational management, energy projects face intricate legal, environmental, and financial challenges. At Singh Law Company, our Hydropower & Energy Law practice delivers end-to-end legal support to project developers, foreign investors, IPPs (Independent Power Producers), and financial institutions navigating the Electricity Act, Environment Protection Act, and policies governed by the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation (MoEWRI) and the Electricity Regulatory Commission (ERC).

Our Key Expertise

Project Licensing & Regulatory Approvals: Legal assistance in securing Survey Licenses, Generation Licenses, Transmission/Distributions Licenses, and environmental clearances (IEE/EIA) from relevant government authorities.
Power Purchase Agreements (PPA): Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) with the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) and private off-takers.
Project Finance & Consortium Loan Structuring: Legal drafting and review of Facility Agreements, Joint Venture (JV) agreements, Sponsor Agreements, and Security Documents for project financing with consortium banks and international lenders.
Land Acquisition & Right of Way (RoW): Legal advisory and due diligence on private land acquisition, public/forest land leasing, and resolving Right of Way (RoW) disputes for transmission lines and project infrastructure.
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) & Cross-Border Energy Trade: Structuring foreign investments in energy projects, hedging approvals, hedging facility execution, and legal counsel on cross-border electricity trading frameworks.
Energy Dispute Resolution & Arbitration: Representing developers and contractors in dispute adjudication, breach of contract claims, EPC/Turbine supply disputes, and commercial arbitration before national and international tribunals.

Why Choose Us

Sector-Specific Regulatory Depth: Direct expertise in navigating the procedural and regulatory requirements of the Department of Electricity Development (DoED), ERC, and NEA.
Full-Lifecycle Legal Coverage: Strategic legal guidance across every project phase—from initial licensing and financial closure to construction, commissioning, and operations.
Integrated Banking & Energy Advocacy: Seamless blend of project finance law, corporate structuring, and infrastructure dispute resolution.