South Asia's Growing Energy Needs Is Changing Altitudes in the Region

South Asia’s Energy Quest Could Reshape Region -- Washington Post

New Delhi — India and its Himalayan neighbor Nepal are set to build a massive power transmission line across their border, a step toward addressing rising energy needs in a region that analysts say has been held back economically by political distrust.

The two countries will meet later this month to finalize a deal in which India will export electricity to Nepal over 87 miles of new power lines. In return, Nepal will construct power plants and eventually send its surplus electricity to India, which is negotiating similar arrangements with Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Bhutan.

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My Comment: South Asia's growing energy needs are changing altitudes and alliances in the region for the simple reason that no one wants to be left out.