Hydropower, Empowering Bhutan since the 1970s
Druk Green Power Corporation Limited (DGPC), a subsidiary of Druk Holding and Investments Limited, is the only generation utility in Bhutan. The company was incorporated on December 24, 2007. With 2,453 megawatts of installed capacity today, mostly from hydropower, DGPC is the foundation of Bhutan’s socioeconomic system, contributing to GDP and national income.
DGPC was established for the effective and optimal utilisation of the abundant water resources to develop water-to-wire expertise amongst the Bhutanese, and to lead in accelerating hydropower development on its own or through joint ventures in keeping with the 2021 Sustainable Hydropower Development Policy. Thus, DGPC has ventured into the construction of new hydropower projects, and the establishment of subsidiary companies to provide ancillary services to support its mandates.
The expansion of the power industry has been a major factor in the country’s socioeconomic development. Thus, hydropower is regarded as the main economic force. Bhutan has been able to attain 99.9% grid electricity reach to every family thanks to its affordable and dependable hydroelectric electricity. This has also allowed the country’s energy-intensive sectors to flourish, which has spurred economic growth. Bhutan has also been able to export excess electricity and make large profits owing to its hydropower assets.
VISION
Promote, develop and manage renewable energy projects, particularly hydropower, in an efficient, responsible and sustainable manner, and to maximise wealth and revenues to the nation
Mission
Effectively and efficiently manage hydropower plants, and maximise returns to the shareholder
Take a lead role in accelerating hydropower development in the Kingdom by developing new hydropower projects independently, through joint ventures or through any other arrangements with domestic and international partners
Provide energy security for domestic consumption, fuel economic growth, and also explore other forms of renewable energy other than hydropower
Build capacity in hydropower development and management through recruitment and training of professionals to meet the current human resources requirements of the company while at the same time ensuring a robust expansion and succession plan
Be a responsible, proactive and progressive company with a highly motivated and dedicated team of professionals
VALUES
- Organisational Ownership and Pride
- Mutual Respect and Trust
- Initiative and Timely Action
- Integrity
- Accountability
- Work-Life Balance
- Social and Environmental Responsibility
OUR TEAM
Operation & Maintenance Department
Engineering and Planning, Hydropower Plant Operation and Maintenance, Civil and Infrastructure Construction, Control and Protection, Automation
Projects & Contract Department
Project Investigation and Implementation, Engineering and Design, Cost Engineering, Environmental and Social Studies, Hydropower Construction, Contracts and Procurement, Research and Development
Corporate Strategy & Performance Department
Corporate Planning and Strategy, Business Development, Energy Trading, Investments and Investor Relations, Compliance and Assurance, Quality and Safety Management
Corporate Services Department
Human Resource Management, Recruitment, Performance and Planning, Learning and Development, Employee Relations, Administration and Support Services, Fleet Management, Accounting and Taxes, Commercial and Regulatory, Information and Communication Technology
