{"id":432371,"date":"2026-07-10T14:09:44","date_gmt":"2026-07-10T08:24:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/radionepalonline.com\/en\/?p=432371"},"modified":"2026-07-10T14:09:46","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T08:24:46","slug":"eu-launches-major-south-asia-energy-connectivity-project-under-global-gateway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/radionepalonline.com\/en\/2026\/07\/10\/432371.html","title":{"rendered":"EU launches major South Asia energy connectivity project under Global Gateway"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"686\" src=\"https:\/\/radionepalonline.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/2026.07.09_Chief-Guest-Hon.-Biraj-Bhakta-Shrestha-lights-a-lamp-1024x686.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-432372\" srcset=\"https:\/\/radionepalonline.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/2026.07.09_Chief-Guest-Hon.-Biraj-Bhakta-Shrestha-lights-a-lamp-1024x686.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/radionepalonline.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/2026.07.09_Chief-Guest-Hon.-Biraj-Bhakta-Shrestha-lights-a-lamp-300x201.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/radionepalonline.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/2026.07.09_Chief-Guest-Hon.-Biraj-Bhakta-Shrestha-lights-a-lamp-768x515.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/radionepalonline.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/2026.07.09_Chief-Guest-Hon.-Biraj-Bhakta-Shrestha-lights-a-lamp.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>July 9, Kathmandu:<\/strong> The European Union has launched a 5 million Euros ( Nrs 871.28 million) energy connectivity project in South Asia to support a more connected regional power market. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The initiative aims to deliver affordable, clean, and reliable electricity to Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, while strengthening energy security and economic growth in line with the EU\u2019s Global Gateway investment strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>European Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jozef S\u00edkela, stated that the EU is investing in cheaper, cleaner, and more reliable electricity to strengthen resilience and unlock opportunities for communities and businesses, demonstrating a strengthening partnership between the EU and South Asian countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The four-year regional program, titled \u201cPowering South Asia\u2019s Energy Future: Advancing Cross-Border Electricity Trade, Investments and Energy Security,\u201d was launched in Kathmandu on Friday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> Implemented by Expertise France, the Energy Connectivity in South Asia (ECSA) project will advance cross-border electricity trade, enable large-scale renewable integration, and catalyse investment in renewable energy infrastructure, including from Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>V\u00e9ronique Lorenzo, Ambassador of the European Union to Nepal, highlighted that Europe&#8217;s experience in building an integrated electricity market demonstrates that stronger energy connectivity creates more resilient, affordable, and sustainable energy systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chief Guest Biraj Bhakta Shrestha, Minister of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation of Nepal, welcomed the initiative, noting that enhanced cross-border electricity trade will help South Asian countries meet development goals while improving energy reliability, affordability, and sustainability.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>July 9, Kathmandu: The European Union has launched a 5 million Euros ( Nrs 871.28 million) energy connectivity project in South Asia to support a more connected regional power market. 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