December 30, 2013

Alstom T&D India has been awarded two contracts with a total value of Rs 2,983 million (€38 million) to supply two 400/220/66 kV gas-insulated substations (GIS) at Wangtoo and Gumma in Himachal Pradesh. The projects received from Larsen & Toubro (L&T) and HP Power Transmission Corporation Limited (HPPTCL), respectively, aim to improve the transmission capacity of HPPTCL for the transport of electricity generated by hydropower sources across the state. The scope of the Wangtoo project, worth approximately Rs 1,550 million (€18 million), covers the design, engineering, manufacture, supply, testing and commissioning of 400 kV, 220 kV and 66 kV gas-insulated switchgear, power transformers, instrument transformers and substation automation system.

The Gumma project, worth Rs 1,433 million (€20 million), includes design, engineering, manufacture, supply, erection, testing, commissioning and covers civil works of 400 kV and 220 kV GIS substation on a turnkey basis. All key equipment for both the projects will be produced by Alstom’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities across India.