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The Salang Tendrel (Ground-Breaking Ceremony) for the construction of 132 kV GIS at Panbang under Zhemgang Dzongkhag was held on 26^th August 2024.

The Salang Tendrel was graced by the Honorable Speaker of the National Assembly along with oficials  from Zhemgang Dzongkhag, BPC and International Finance Corporation .

The 132 kV GIS is a pivotal project aimed at enhancing the reliability of power supply in Zhemgang and surrounding districts, including Bumthang, Trongsa, and Gelephu. The project, with an estimated cost of Nu. 413.16 million, is scheduled to be completed within 15 months.

Currently, Panbang Dungkhag is served by two power supply sources: one from the Tingtibi-Gomphu feeder and the other from the Nganglam substation. Both lines, originally constructed under the Rural Electrification Project, traverse through dense forests and challenging terrains over long distances. These factors, coupled with adverse weather conditions such as heavy rainfall, lightning, windstorms, landslides, falling boulders, and vegetation growth, have led to frequent power outages and disruptions.

The construction of the 132 kV GIS in Panbang is a crucial step towards alleviating these challenges, and will significantly improve the reliability of the power supply for the region’s residents and businesses, and reinforcing BPC’s commitment to providing dependable electricity services.

International Finance Corporation have agreed to finance the project.

On August 16, 2024, BPC successfully launched the integration of its BPC Job Portal and Self Meter Reading (Online Billing Portal) with the Bhutan NDI system, allowing users to authenticate and access both portals using the Bhutan NDI credentials.

This integration enhances security and user convenience, streamline user to access both portals using a single digital identity. The process involved API integration, system configuration, and extensive testing to ensure seamless operation.

The occasion was graced by the Chief Executive Officer and Members of the Management. Chief Executive Officer commended the hard work and competence of the BPC IT team for having done the integration in-house and before the deadline.

Bhutan Power Corporation Limited, in collaboration with the Bhutan Qualifications and Professionals Certificate Authority (BQPCA) under the Ministry of Education and Skill Development (MoESD), recently completed the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) assessment for Transmission and Distribution Technicians.

The RPL assessment occurred from July 8, 2024, to July 20, 2024, and involved 74-line staff from the nationwide Distribution and Transmission Departments. The primary objective of this assessment was to enable technicians to obtain the NC2 Certificate. This certification process ensures that employees possess the necessary skills, knowledge, and attitude required by the industry.

This assessment represents a significant step towards enhancing the professional development of our workforce and ensuring high standards in the transmission and distribution of power across Bhutan. We extend our sincere gratitude to all participants for their dedication and commitment.

 Bhutan Power Corporation Limited (BPCL) is floating commercial paper at a face value of Nu.100,000.00 for each unit with the following details:

The Honorable Chief Executive Officer, Bhutan Power Corporation Limited inaugurated the newly constructed State of the Art Central Warehouse at Singye, Pasakha on May 10, 2024. The momentous occasion was attended by Director (DD), Director (CPD), GM (PD) and heads of BPC Divisions and external relevant agencies in Phuentsholing. The warehouse is constructed for Central Stores, Procurement Division, Phuentsholing for storing utility materials which will then be distributed to all micro-stores and other users in the country. The multi-level store (three level) is constructed using pre-engineered building (PEB) with all the modern warehouse features such as industrial lifts, racks and EOT crane and is designed for operating forklifts and reach trucks for efficient operation and management of materials. The warehouse marks a new milestone in BPC that will help Central Stores to efficiently manage receipt, storage and dispatch of materials as per latest industry practices and thereby will contribute to enhanced inventory management system in BPC.