Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Construction has won an order worth ₹2,500 crore from Power Grid Corporation of India (PGCIL) for the construction of a 765kV double circuit transmission line in the state of Andhra Pradesh. The line will be part of the Southern Regional Load Despatch Centre (SLDC) grid, and it will help to improve the power transmission capacity in the region.
The project is scheduled to be completed in 36 months. L&T Construction will be responsible for the design, engineering, procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning of the line. The line will be built using state-of-the-art technology, and it will meet the highest standards of safety and reliability.
This is a significant project for L&T Construction, and it demonstrates the company’s expertise in the power transmission sector. L&T Construction has a long history of delivering complex and challenging power transmission projects, and the company is committed to providing reliable and sustainable power solutions to its customers.
The Benefits of the Project
The 765kV double circuit transmission line will provide a number of benefits to the state of Andhra Pradesh. The line will help to improve the power transmission capacity in the region, which will lead to a more reliable and efficient power supply. The line will also help to reduce the transmission losses, which will save power and money.
The project will also create jobs and boost the economy of the region. L&T Construction will employ over 1,000 people during the construction of the line. The project will also generate indirect employment opportunities in the construction and service sectors.
The Future of Power Transmission in India
The demand for power in India is growing rapidly, and the government is investing heavily in new power transmission projects. L&T Construction is well-positioned to benefit from this growth, and the company is committed to providing reliable and sustainable power solutions to its customers.
The 765kV double circuit transmission line is just one example of L&T Construction’s commitment to the power transmission sector. The company has a number of other power transmission projects in the pipeline, and it is confident that it will continue to be a leader in this sector in the years to come.
Conclusion
The award of this order to L&T Construction is a significant development in the Indian power transmission sector. The project will help to improve the power transmission capacity in the state of Andhra Pradesh, and it will create jobs and boost the economy of the region. L&T Construction is well-positioned to benefit from the growth of the power transmission sector in India, and the company is committed to providing reliable and sustainable power solutions to its customers.