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Andhra Pradesh commissions 18 transmission projects

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The Government of Andhra Pradesh has commissioned 18 transmission projects across the state. These include upgrades such as interconnecting transformer (ICT) capacity augmentation and installation of additional bus reactors to support reactive power management. The completed projects involve seven 400 kV substations and eleven 220 kV substations. The total estimated cost is Rs 10.95 billion. Chief Secretary K. Vijayanand stated that 55 more transmission projects are under execution. These include similar ICT augmentations and reactive…

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Bihar to complete key transmission lines and substations by FY 2026

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Several transmission lines and substations in Bihar are expected to be completed by FY 2026, significantly enhancing the state’s electricity infrastructure. Among the key projects is the construction of one 400 kV and three 220 kV transmission lines, aimed at evacuating power from the Chausa Coal Based Power Project. Additionally, new grid substations (GSS) will be set up in Bhore (Gopalganj), Chandi (Nalanda), and Sarairanjan (Samastipur) at an estimated cost of Rs 1.23 billion, Rs…

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L&T sets up new subsidiary for green hydrogen business

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Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has incorporated L&T Green Energy Kandla Private Limited through its wholly-owned unit, L&T Energy Green Tech Limited. The company was officially registered on April 4, 2025. The new entity will focus on the development of green hydrogen and its derivatives, including green ammonia. It will also undertake related business activities as part of L&T’s strategy to scale up its presence in the green hydrogen sector. Earlier this week, the company’s Heavy…

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Promax Power wins contract for 132/33 kV substations

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Promax Power has secured a Rs 554.3 million contract to design, supply, erect, test, and commission 132/33 kV substations and associated 132 kV bays. The project includes developing four 132 kV substations with fully equipped control room buildings, installing four 132/33 kV 31.5 MVA transformers, and constructing three 132 kV substation bays.

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Bajel Projects wins contract for Solapur substation EPC work

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Bajel Projects (BPL) has been awarded a contract by Solapur Transmission for the supply of goods and services related to a new substation in Solapur, Maharashtra.  The contract includes EPC work covering design, engineering, manufacturing, supply, erection, civil work, testing, and commissioning for the 400/220 KV Solapur pooling station and the establishment of two 400 KV Line Bays under Power Grid Solapur. The project is scheduled for completion within 15 months from the issuance of…

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Techno Electric JV wins Rs 6.16 billion Assam transmission system project

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The Joint Venture of Techno Electric and Engineering Company Limited (TEECL) and K. Ramachandra Rao Transmission & Projects Private Limited has secured a Rs 6.16 billion contract for Package H of the Assam Intra-State Transmission System Enhancement Project (Phase I).  The project, awarded by Assam Electricity Grid Corporation Limited (AEGCL), involves constructing a 400/220kV, 2×500 MVA GIS substation at Sonapur, along with associated transmission lines. The contract includes design, engineering, manufacturing, erection, testing, and commissioning…

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PFCCL establishes SPV for Kandla Green Hydrogen transmission project

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PFC Consulting Limited (PFCCL) incorporated Kandla GHA Transmission Limited, a special purpose vehicle (SPV) for development of the Transmission System for supply of power to Green Hydrogen/Ammonia manufacturing potential in Kandla area of Gujarat (Phase-I: 3 GW) on November 28, 2024. The project includes the establishment of a 765/400 kV gas-insulated substation (GIS) at Kandla, which will feature provisions for future capacity expansion. It will also involve the construction of a 765 kV double-circuit transmission…

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Viviana Power Tech secures Rs 1.06 billion contracts for Gujarat SI schemes

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Viviana Power Tech Limited has won two contracts: Rs 323.43 million from Madhya Gujarat Vij Company Limited (MGVCL) and Rs 741.29 million from Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Limited (PGVCL) and Dakshin Gujarat Vij Company Limited (DGVCL) under the System Improvement (SI) Scheme.  The awards are part of SI schemes estimated at Rs 1.09 billion for MGVCL, Rs 2.61 billion for PGVCL, and Rs 1.18 billion for DGVCL. The SI scheme aims to ensure quality and…

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Torrent Power reports reduced T&D losses in major licensed areas

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Torrent Power has reported a reduction in transmission and distribution (T&D) losses across most of its licensed and franchised distribution areas for the first half (April to September) of FY25.  In the Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar licensed area, T&D losses dropped from 6.30% in H1 FY24 to 4.50% in H1 FY25. Similarly, losses in the Dadra Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu licensed area declined from 1.67% to 1.62%. Together, these two areas accounted for about 62% of…