New substation proposed in Assam to strengthen NER-ER grid interconnection

A new 400kV substation has been proposed in Bornagar, Assam, as part of the interstate transmission system (ISTS) network, to provide an alternative interconnection between the northeastern region (NER) and eastern region (ER) grids. This initiative aims to address the risk of supply disruptions, as the current gateway to the NER grid, the Bongaigaon substation, is located in a flood-prone area. The Central Transmission Utility of India Ltd (CTUIL) has supported this proposal, initially recommended…