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PGCIL commissions Kathalguri–Namsai line

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Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) has commissioned the Kathalguri (NEEPCO)–Namsai (POWERGRID) 220 kV double-circuit transmission line. The line is part of the System Strengthening Scheme for Eastern and North Eastern Regions and spans across Arunachal Pradesh and Assam. The project is being executed under two schemes: Eastern Region Strengthening Scheme-XXV (ERSS-XXV) Implemented at Banka in Bihar, this involves: Creation of a 220 kV GIS bus at Banka (POWERGRID) substation Extension of 400 kV…

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Amara Raja Infra wins PGCIL contract for Bidar substation upgrade

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Amara Raja Infra Private Limited has secured a contract worth Rs 799.12 million for the 765kV AIS Extension Package SS 95T at the Bidar pooling station from Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL).  The contract is part of the project titled Augmentation of Transformation Capacity by 3×500 MVA, 400/220kV ICT (6th to 8th) and 1×1500 MVA, 765/400kV ICT (4th) at Bidar PS. Amara Raja Infra was selected through competitive bidding. KEI Industries Limited also…

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PGCIL commissions WRES-XXVIII and WRES-XXIX in Chhattisgarh

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Dharamjaigarh Transmission Limited, a special purpose vehicle (SPV) set up by Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL), has commissioned the Western Region Expansion Scheme-XXVIII (WRES-XXVIII) and Western Region Expansion Scheme-XXIX (WRES-XXIX). The Date of Commercial Operation (DOCO) for both schemes was notified on May 23, 2025. PGCIL implemented the project in Chhattisgarh. The schemes aim to strengthen the transmission infrastructure in the western region and support increased power flow from generation projects in the…

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NCT clears three interregional transmission projects worth Rs 38.4 billion

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The National Committee on Transmission (NCT), in its latest meeting, recommended two interstate transmission system (ISTS) projects to the Ministry of Power (MoP) for final clearance. These projects will be implemented under the tariff based competitive bidding (TBCB) route. The first scheme is Inter-Regional Strengthening between SR Grid and ER Grid, with an estimated cost of Rs 27.1 billion. PFC Consulting Limited (PFCCL) has been appointed as the bid process coordinator (BPC) for this project….

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Apar wins Rs 2.48 billion contracts for reconductoring works

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Apar Industries Limited has bagged two contracts worth Rs 1,329.17 million and Rs 1,155.96 million under the Eastern Region Expansion Scheme-43 (ERES-43). The awards were announced on May 2, 2025. The tenders were issued by Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) in October 2024. Apar will carry out reconductoring works and associated bay upgradations under two packages: OH01 and OH02. Package OH01 covers the reconductoring of the 400 kV double-circuit Kahalgaon (NTPC)–Farraka (NTPC) line…

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GE Vernova wins PGCIL contract for EHV transformers and reactors

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GE Vernova T&D India Limited has secured a major contract from Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL). Announced on May 1, 2025, the contract covers the supply of over 70 extra high voltage (EHV) transformers and shunt reactors. The scope includes supply, erection, testing, and commissioning of equipment across various transmission projects. These projects will be implemented under the tariff based competitive bidding (TBCB) route. Manufacturing will take place at GE Vernova’s power transformer…

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PGCIL approves Rs 9.62 billion for three new transmission projects

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Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) has cleared investments for three transmission projects. The Committee of Directors (CoD) on investment of projects gave the green light on May 1, 2025. The first is a transmission system aimed at strengthening power evacuation from the Bhadla and Bikaner complex. The project will cost Rs 2.12 billion and is scheduled for commissioning by June 9, 2026. The second project falls under the Eastern Region Expansion Scheme-43 (ERES-43)….

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PGCIL awards rooftop solar contracts worth Rs 87.63 million

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Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) has awarded contracts for rooftop solar installations across its buildings in the Eastern and Western Regions under the PM Surya Ghar (PMSGY) Scheme.  In the Eastern Region, PGCIL awarded a contract worth Rs 50.82 million to Gourav EnerGen India Pvt Ltd, the lowest (L1) bidder among five participants. Other qualified bidders included Rajasthan Electronics & Instruments Limited and Suncraft Energy Pvt Ltd.   In the Western Region, a consortium…

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PGCIL and NEA sign MoU for cross-border transmission lines

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Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) and Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on April 22, 2025, to jointly develop two double circuit (DC) cross-border transmission lines. The planned transmission lines are: 400 kV Inaruwa (Nepal) – New Purnea (India) 400 kV Dododhara (Nepal) – Bareilly (India) Under the MoU, each country will establish a joint venture (JV) company to develop and manage the respective segments of the transmission infrastructure….

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PGCIL Declares COD for Western Region Expansion Scheme-XXVII

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Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) has declared the Commercial Operation Date (COD) for the Western Region Expansion Scheme-XXVII (WRES-XXVII) as April 16, 2025. The project was physically commissioned earlier, on March 26, 2025. Designed to strengthen the transmission network in Chhattisgarh, the scheme aims to improve power import capability into the state, enhance supply reliability to the Dhamtari substation of Chhattisgarh State Power Distribution Company Limited (CSPTCL), and ease the load on the…