Power Mech wins Rs 5.1 billion contract from Adani Power
Author: PPD Team Date: December 2, 2024
Author: PPD Team Date: December 2, 2024
Power Mech Projects Limited won a contract from Adani Power Limited (APL) worth Rs 5,100 million for civil and mechanical construction works for the 1,600 MW Raipur (Raikheda) Ultra Super-Critical Thermal Expansion Project on November 29, 2024.
The work is expected to be completed in 34 months.
The plant is an Ultra Super-Critical expansion by adding 1,600 MW (2X800 MW) to existing 1,370 MW (2×685) Chhattisgarh (Raikheda) Coal Based Thermal Power Project at Raikheda village of Raipur district in Chhattisgarh. APL will implement the same at an estimated cost of Rs 21.1 billion.
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