Mumbai, January 20, 2011: , KEC International Ltd. (KEC), a global leader in power transmission EPC business and one of the leading Infrastructure EPC company, has won three new orders to the tune of Rs. 379 crore. Two orders are from the Power Grid Corporation of India limited (PGCIL) in the transmission segment and one order is from NMDC limited in the Balance of Plant segment.
The first PGCIL order is for the supply and construction of 765 KV double circuit transmission line between Jharsuguda Pooling Station and Dharamjaygarh. This is associated with Phase-I Generation Projects in Orissa. The total value of this order is Rs. 173 crore.
The second PGCIL order is for supply and construction of 765 kV single circuit transmission line between Satna – Charkhari. These transmission lines are associated with Rihand - III & Vindhyachal – IV in Madhya Pradesh. The total order value is Rs. 166 crore. These projects are part of PGCIL’s plan for inter-regional system strengthening and the evacuation of power from the various integrated power plants coming up in the region.
The company has got breakthrough order in Balance of Plant segment by securing a Rs. 40 crore contract in Chhattisgarh from NMDC limited. The scope of work includes construction & commissioning of 132/33/6.6/0.433 kV power supply system including civil and structural works, ventilation & air conditioning system, fire fighting and fire detection system etc. on turnkey basis. Total contract period is for nine months.
“We are happy to establish our dominance in 765 kV transmission line segment. In India, the 765 kV double circuit lines are being planned for the first time. Our endeavor is to partner with PGCIL in building these high capacity power transmission corridors which will be the future of Indian power transmission infrastructure in the 12th plan and beyond.”
“In addition to this, we are constantly focusing on diversifying our product & service portfolio and the breakthrough in to Balance of Plant segment is another step in that direction.”said Mr Ramesh Chandak, MD & CEO, KEC International Ltd.
KEC International is one of the leading players in the Infrastructure Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) space. The Company has a significant presence in the segments of Power Transmission, Power Distribution, Railways, Telecom and Manufacturing of Cables & Towers. The company has made an indelible mark on the world map by powering infrastructure development in over 45 countries across South Asia, Middle East, Africa and Central Asia & Americas. The company is the flagship company of the RPG Group and has annual turnover of about Rs.4,000 crore.
RPG Enterprises, established in 1979, is one of India’s fastest growing business groups with a turnover touching Rs.17,000 crore. The group has more than sixteen companies managing diverse business interests in the areas of Power, Tyre, Infrastructure, IT, Retail, Entertainment, Carbon Black and Speciality.
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