Mumbai, February 28 : KEC International Ltd. (KEC), a global leader in the power transmission and distribution EPC business, has bagged new orders in both rural electrification and transmission space aggregating to Rs. 365 crore.
The Rural Electrification orders are turnkey projects awarded under the Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana (RGGVY). These are:
The Transmission order is a Turnkey job by Transmission Corporation of Andhra Pradesh Limited (APTRANSCO) comprising of Supply, Erection Testing, and Commissioning of 400 kV D/C Line from proposed Bhoopalpally TPP (Chelpur) to proposed 400 kV Sub Station at Mulugu (Waranagal) in Andhra Pradesh. The total length of the line is 44 Kms. The project is scheduled to be completed by October 2009.
“The continuous inflow of Rural Electrification orders reinforces our strong presence in the Distribution EPC space and we are pleased to be a part of the RGGVY programme which brings the wonders of electricity into the lives of thousands of Below Poverty Line families.” said Mr. Ramesh Chandak, Managing Director & CEO, KEC International Ltd.
KEC International Ltd. is a global leader in the power transmission engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) business. With global operations spanning over 20 countries, the company is present in India, UAE, Libya, Ghana, Algeria, Afghanistan, Nigeria, Kazakhstan, Mali, Oman, South Africa, Kenya and Ethiopia among several other countries. KEC is the flagship company in the transmission sector of the Rs. 11,500 crore RPG Group.
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