Upper (Mathillo) Chameliya Hydroelectric Projectमाथिल्लो चमेलिया
A 40 MW run-of-river plant on the Chameliya River in Marma and Api Himal rural municipalities, Darchula, in the far west, distinct from NEA's 30 MW Chameliya plant downstream. Developed by Api Power Company Ltd, it uses a 215 m gross head and is designed to generate about 264 GWh a year.
Installed capacity
40 MW
Run-of-river
River / basin
Chameliya
Mahakali basin
Location
Darchula
Sudurpashchim
Commissioned
2023
Operational
Milestones to commissioning
The route from construction to commercial operation.
- Jul 2023
Testing phase began
- 13 Aug 2023
Commercial operation began
Location
Approximate dam-area location on OpenStreetMap, precise to the district and river reach, not the exact structure.
Upper (Mathillo) Chameliya Hydroelectric Project: key facts
Quick answers on capacity, river, developer, status and commissioning, drawn from the sourced data above.
What is the capacity of the Upper (Mathillo) Chameliya Hydroelectric Project?+
The Upper (Mathillo) Chameliya Hydroelectric Project has an installed capacity of 40 MW. It is a run-of-river hydropower scheme.
Which river is the Upper (Mathillo) Chameliya Hydroelectric Project on?+
The project is on the Chameliya River, part of Nepal's Mahakali basin, in Darchula district, Sudurpashchim Province.
Who is developing the Upper (Mathillo) Chameliya Hydroelectric Project?+
The Upper (Mathillo) Chameliya Hydroelectric Project is developed by Api Power Company Ltd (private (ipp)).
What is the status of the Upper (Mathillo) Chameliya Hydroelectric Project?+
As of mid-2026 the project is operational.
When was the Upper (Mathillo) Chameliya Hydroelectric Project commissioned?+
The Upper (Mathillo) Chameliya Hydroelectric Project was commissioned in 2023.
Sources & data note
Figures for Upper (Mathillo) Chameliya Hydroelectric Project are compiled from the sources below and cross-checked where possible. Status and projected dates reflect research as of mid-2026 and may change as the project progresses. The map location is an approximate dam-area estimate. Commentary is Amarnepal's own.