Adani Energy acquires Pune-III Transmission for Khavda project
Author: PPD Team Date: November 21, 2024
Author: PPD Team Date: November 21, 2024
Adani Energy Solutions Limited (AESL) acquired Pune-III Transmission Limited, a special purpose vehicle (SPV) for development of the Transmission System for Evacuation of Power from potential renewable energy zone in Khavda area of Gujarat under Phase-IV (7GW): Part D on November 19, 2024.Â
PFC Consulting Limited (PFCCL) served as the bid process coordinator (BPC) for selection of transmission service provider (TSP) for establishment of the project through tariff based competitive bidding (TBCB) mode process on build, own, operate, and transfer (BOOT) basis.
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