Bhutan Carbide and Chemicals Limited

An industrial enterprise producing calcium carbide and ferro-silicon leveraging Bhutan's abundant and low-cost hydroelectric power. Located in Phuentsholing industrial area, BCCL exports its products primarily to India and is one of Bhutan's significant manufacturing operations. The company exemplifies Bhutan's strategy of using cheap hydropower as a competitive advantage for energy-intensive industries, contributing to industrial diversification beyond the dominant hydropower and tourism sectors.