Transmission and Distribution: AREVA awarded two major Extra High Voltage contracts by Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd
February 8, 2010
AREVA’s Transmission and Distribution (T&D) division in India has been awarded two contracts for Extra High Voltage turnkey projects at the Moga (Punjab) and Bhiwani (Haryana) plants by Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL)[1].
The two orders, with a combined value of 2800 MINR (approximately €40 million), are for the supply and installation of 765/400 kV Air-insulated Substations (AIS) for Northern Grid-II and Northern Grid-III, which will enable PGCIL to cater for the increasing energy load requirements in the region. AREVA T&D will also provide 765 kV circuit breakers and substation automation systems as part of the project.
Both plants are scheduled for commissioning by the end of Q1, 2012.
“We are proud to work together with Power Grid in its endeavors to develop Extra and Ultra High Voltage transmission networks in India. These two 765 kV orders for Moga and Bhiwani demonstrate AREVA T&D’s expertise and leadership in the Extra High Voltage segment,” said Philippe Guillemot, AREVA T&D Chairman and CEO.
[1] Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) is one of the largest transmission utilities in the world. Power Grid transmission network manages about 45% of the total power generated in India.
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All over the world, AREVA provides its customers with solutions for carbon-free power generation and electricity transmission. With its knowledge and expertise in these fields, the group has a leading role to play in meeting the world’s energy needs.
Ranked first in the global nuclear power industry, AREVA's unique integrated offering covers every stage of the fuel cycle, reactor design and construction, and related services. In addition, the group is developing a portfolio of operations in renewable energies. AREVA is also a world leader in electricity transmission and distribution and offers its customers a complete range of solutions for greater grid stability and energy efficiency*.
Sustainable development is a core component of the group’s industrial strategy. Its 75,000 employees work every day to make AREVA a responsible industrial player that is helping to supply ever cleaner, safer and more economical energy to the greatest number of people.
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Marie Emery-Leleu
+33 1 34 96 31 82
marie.emery@areva-td.com
James Mulholland
+33 1 34 96 31 82
james.mulholland@areva-td.com
Beatrice Garcia
+33 1 34 96 62 90
beatrice.garcia@areva-td.com
The two orders, with a combined value of 2800 MINR (approximately €40 million), are for the supply and installation of 765/400 kV Air-insulated Substations (AIS) for Northern Grid-II and Northern Grid-III, which will enable PGCIL to cater for the increasing energy load requirements in the region. AREVA T&D will also provide 765 kV circuit breakers and substation automation systems as part of the project.
Both plants are scheduled for commissioning by the end of Q1, 2012.
“We are proud to work together with Power Grid in its endeavors to develop Extra and Ultra High Voltage transmission networks in India. These two 765 kV orders for Moga and Bhiwani demonstrate AREVA T&D’s expertise and leadership in the Extra High Voltage segment,” said Philippe Guillemot, AREVA T&D Chairman and CEO.
[1] Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) is one of the largest transmission utilities in the world. Power Grid transmission network manages about 45% of the total power generated in India.
More about
All over the world, AREVA provides its customers with solutions for carbon-free power generation and electricity transmission. With its knowledge and expertise in these fields, the group has a leading role to play in meeting the world’s energy needs.
Ranked first in the global nuclear power industry, AREVA's unique integrated offering covers every stage of the fuel cycle, reactor design and construction, and related services. In addition, the group is developing a portfolio of operations in renewable energies. AREVA is also a world leader in electricity transmission and distribution and offers its customers a complete range of solutions for greater grid stability and energy efficiency*.
Sustainable development is a core component of the group’s industrial strategy. Its 75,000 employees work every day to make AREVA a responsible industrial player that is helping to supply ever cleaner, safer and more economical energy to the greatest number of people.
* Activity in the process of divestment
AREVA T&D Press Office
Marie Emery-Leleu
+33 1 34 96 31 82
marie.emery@areva-td.com
James Mulholland
+33 1 34 96 31 82
james.mulholland@areva-td.com
Beatrice Garcia
+33 1 34 96 62 90
beatrice.garcia@areva-td.com
