The Power Transmission & Distribution (PT&D) vertical of Larsen & Toubro has won new orders in the Middle East for expanding and strengthening the electricity grids at high voltage levels.
Though the L&T release has not specified the value of the these orders, the aggregate value of these mandates are between Rs.10,000 crore and Rs.15,000 crore.
Here are the details:
Saudi Arabia: The different operating regions in Saudi Arabia’s national electricity network are being interconnected through high voltage direct current (HVDC) links that enable exchange of power between regions and enhanced system resilience. L&T has secured orders to establish ±500kV HVDC transmission links associated with these interconnections.
L&T has also won orders for three more packages involving two 380kV overhead transmission lines and a bulk supply 380kV gas insulated switchgear (GIS) substation. These elements contribute significantly to the renewable generation interconnection and fortification of the grid, the release said.
United Arab Emirates: In Abu Dhabi, L&T has received an order to build two major 400kV GIS substations. In addition to civil works, the scope also involves series current limiting reactors, auto transformers, related control, protection, substation monitoring & alarm systems including fault and power quality monitoring, telecommunication systems and integration with the Load Dispatch Centre. These substations will enhance the power transfer capacity of the electricity grid.
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Featured photograph (source: L&T) shows an HVDC line built by L&T in India.
