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NCT clears three interregional transmission projects worth Rs 38.4 billion
By May 13, 2025May 13, 2025

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
By May 11, 2025May 11, 2025

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
By May 5, 2025May 5, 2025

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
By May 5, 2025May 5, 2025

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
By April 29, 2025April 29, 2025

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
By April 24, 2025April 24, 2025

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
By April 21, 2025April 21, 2025

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…

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Bajel Projects wins Rs 4 bn transmission order from PGCIL unit
By April 11, 2025April 11, 2025

Bajel Projects Ltd has secured a key engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract from Kurnool-IV Power Transmission Ltd, a subsidiary of Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL). The order involves building a 765kV double-circuit transmission line connecting Kurnool-IV substation to Kurnool-III Pooling Station (PS), both located in Andhra Pradesh. The line is expected to cover about 250 circuit kilometers (ckm). The project is part of the larger “Transmission system for integration of Kurnool-IV REZ…

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PGCIL wins LoI to build power evacuation line for Mahan Energen plant
By April 4, 2025April 4, 2025

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) has received a Letter of Intent (LoI) for selection as the transmission service provider (TSP) for a key power evacuation project in Madhya Pradesh. The award follows a tariff based competitive bidding (TBCB) process under the build, own, operate, and transfer (BOOT) model. The project is titled Transmission System for evacuation of power from Mahan Energen Limited Generating Station in Madhya Pradesh. PFC Consulting Limited (PFCCL), acting as…

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RECPDCL transfers four transmission SPVs to PGCIL and IndiGrid
By March 26, 2025March 26, 2025

REC Power Development & Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL) has transferred four special purpose vehicles (SPVs) to Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) and IndiGrid 2 Private Limited for the development of transmission system projects across India. The transfer took place on March 24, 2025. SPVs transferred to PGCIL PGCIL has taken over three SPVs for key transmission projects: Banaskantha Transco Limited – Augmentation of transformation capacity at Banaskantha (Raghanesda) PS (GIS) in Gujarat. Kurnool-IV…

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