Texmaco Rail & Engineering Limited has received two orders from Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited (OPTCL) for power transmission infrastructure works with a combined value of Rs 11.65 crore, inclusive of taxes. The contracts cover engineering, supply, installation, testing and commissioning works for the construction of a second circuit single-circuit (SC) line on double-circuit (DC)…
Haridwar’s power network is set for a major upgrade after the Uttarakhand Electricity Regulatory Commission (UERC) approved a Rs 31.54 crore project to strengthen electricity supply in the city ahead of Kumbh Mela 2027. The project will upgrade two key 132 kV transmission lines feeding Haridwar by replacing ageing conductors that have been in service…
Transrail Lighting Ltd has announced fresh orders worth Rs 421 crore, including a major transmission line contract in a new African country. With these additions, the company’s order inflows for FY26 have crossed Rs 3,500 crore as of August 2025, marking a 78 per cent increase compared to the same period last year. Managing Director…
The Green Energy Corridor (GEC) Phase I is close to completion in four states, with 20 GW of the planned 24 GW renewable energy capacity already commissioned. The remaining 4 GW is expected to be completed soon. GEC Phase I was launched to improve grid infrastructure for integrating large-scale renewable energy. It spans eight states:…
BAJEL Projects Limited has secured a major contract from a private developer for the establishment of 400 kV and 765 kV air-insulated switchyard (AIS) extension substations. The contract was awarded on June 24, 2025. The scope includes the supply of all extra high voltage (EHV) equipment along with mandatory spares, tools, tackles, and auxiliaries. In…
Larsen & Toubro’s Power Transmission & Distribution (PT&D) business has won grid infrastructure orders in both domestic and international markets. In India, L&T has been awarded a contract to construct 765kV and 400kV transmission lines in Andhra Pradesh. These lines are critical for integrating a renewable energy zone (REZ) into the national grid. Internationally, the…
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has issued the draft amendment to the CEA (Technical Standards for Construction of Electrical Plants and Electric Lines) Regulations, 2025. The amendment updates right of way (RoW) norms for transmission lines from 66 kV to 1200 kV and HVDC (high voltage direct current) lines up to ±800 kV. The revised…
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…
Bajel Projects Limited, formerly Bajaj Electricals Limited, has commissioned two key transmission line packages totaling 132.65 km. The Raipur Pool–Dhamtari (CKT-I and CKT-II) line spans 88.65 km. It was developed under the Western Region Expansion Scheme-XXVIII (WRES-XXVIII). The Navsari–Magarwada (CKT-I and CKT-II) line spans 44 km. It is part of the Western Region Expansion Scheme-XXIX…
Morocco’s Office National de l’Electricité et de l’Eau Potable has commissioned two 400 kV transmission lines linking the El Ouali substation in the Fez region to the upcoming Midelt solar plant. The lines, spanning over 270 km, were developed with an investment exceeding MAD 550 million. These transmission lines will transport power from the solar…