Areva T&D India wins order worth Rs 400 cr
Areva T&D India wins contract for 765 kV extra high voltage substation from Rajasthan Raja Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Ltd (RRVPNL) worth close to Rs 400 crore. The stock ended on a flat note.
October 24, 2011 / 17:51 IST
Areva T&D India wins contract for 765 kV extra high voltage substation from Rajasthan Raja Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Ltd (RRVPNL) worth close to Rs 400 crore. The stock ended on a flat note.
AREVA T&D India is a leading player in the Power Transmission & Distribution business upto Extra High Voltage levels (765 kV) and is prepared to meet the demands for equipments and services even at Ultra High Voltage levels (1200 kV). AREVA T&D India has a predominant presence in all stages of the power supply chain, with a diverse range of products that include Transformers, Circuit Breakers, Gas Insulated Switchgears, Generator Circuit Breakers, Instrument Transformers, Protection Relays & Power System Automation equipments. Order DetailsAreva T&D India Limited's transmission business, now part of Alstom Grid, has been awarded a contract worth approximately Rs 400 crore by state utility Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited (RRVPNL). Areva T&D India will design and build a 765 kV turnkey substation including Extra High Voltage (EHV) transformers and reactors at Anta near Kota. The scope of this contract also includes a long term maintenance contract for the substation.This first-of-its-kind 765kV EHV substation in Rajasthan will improve power transfer capacity and reliability of the electrical network through power transmission from several generation plants located in the state.All 765 kV products for this substation will be delivered from Areva T&D India's world-class factories located at Vadodara, Padappai, Pallavaram, Hosur and Noida. These manufacturing facilities were set up in India to meet the future needs of the country as transmission voltage levels move to Extra or Ultra High Voltage levels (up to 1,200 kV).To date, Areva T&D India has won 15 out of 32 orders for 765 kV substations in the country.Mr. Rathin Basu, Managing Director of Areva T&D India Limited said, "Areva T&D India is proud to be selected as the supplier for RRVPNL to enhance the power transfer capacity in the state. We continue on our leadership journey by leveraging our strong expertise and experience in delivering Extra High Voltage transmission solutions with our locally manufactured Extra High Voltage transmission products." Discover the latest Business News, Sensex, and Nifty updates. Obtain Personal Finance insights, tax queries, and expert opinions on Moneycontrol or download the Moneycontrol App to stay updated!
