A Courageous Hero in the Field of Engineering

The first step in the construction of infrastructure projects is comprehensive research, followed by its validation and implementation. This process involves mutual collaboration with stakeholders, particularly engineering consultancy services. Chilime Engineering and Services Company Ltd. (ChesCo), established 8 years ago, has been providing services in the field of hydropower initially, followed by road infrastructure, irrigation, and other related sectors. Now, ChesCo is advancing towards diversifying its services in larger scale such as infrastructure projects, incorporating international knowledge, skills, and experiences.

ChesCo has been entrusted with various responsibilities in the hydropower sector for over two decades. Prajesh Bikram Thapa, currently the CEO of ChesCo, is a Mechanical Engineer recognized for his prowess, competency, and leadership skills. His journey, along with his experiences and contributions, is briefly outlined below:

EDUCATION | Executive MBA, Kathmandu University, School of Management, Kathmandu, Nepal | Bachelors of Engineering (Mechanical), Malaviya Regional Engineering College (present MNIT), Jaipur, India | Proficiency Certificate Level in Science, Tribhuvan University, St. Xavier's Campus, Kathmandu, Nepal | School Leaving Certificate (SLC), Budhanilkantha School, Kathmandu, Nepal.

EXECUTIVE PROGRAM | Negotiation and Leadership, Program on Negotiation, Harvard Law School, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA | Advanced Arbitration and Mediation, International Law Institute (ILI), Washington DC, USA
Associated Companies | Chilime Engineering and Services Company Limited
Business Status | Chief Executive Officer

Expereince | Over 20 years of experience in hydropower sector with involvement in all phases of project life-cycle with the main expertise in management and contract administration. Other experiences: Board of Directors of Nepal Oil Corporation, National Trading Ltd., Nepal Water Supply Corporation, Budhanilkatha School, and Past President of Society of Budhanilkantha School (SEBS).

Views on Energy Sector | "Review and Reset" Nepal's Energy Policy through national efforts with the development and integration of Comprehensive Plan for sustainable development of the Nation in order to ensure

•    National Energy Security;

•    Affordable energy to all consumer

•    Energy Mix and Goals: Hydroelectricity (Storage-PRoR- RoR), renewable resources - solar energy, wind, etc., specifically set goal reducing the nation's dependency on imported fossil fuel;

•    Support complete ecosystem related to energy: protect and promote domestic companies, manufacturers, firms, resources, etc.

Company Profile | ChesCo is one of the leading consulting firms in Nepal established in September 2016. It is a subsidiary company with 100% ownership of the Chilime Hydropower Company Limited and Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) holds majority ownership with 51% shareholding in Chilime Hydropower Company Ltd. ChesCo's objective is to have a multi-disciplinary team of specialists to provide one-stop complete value-added chain consultancy services including highly technical and complex environments in the hydropower and other infrastructure sectors. ChesCo has been providing services to achieve the specific objectives of the Clients maintaining a high standard of professionalism, on schedule and within the budget. Within this short fold of time, ChesCo has expanded significantly in its business, assets, human resources, projects, etc.

This Profile is taken from Urja Khabar bi-annual Journal Publish on 16th dec, 2022