ABB, providers of power and automation technology services, has bagged an order worth $40 million (Rs177 crore) from PMC Project (I) to supply three new sub-stations for Maharashtra Eastern Grid Power Transmission Company Ltd (MEGPTCL). It has also bagged an order from Powergrid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) worth $32 million (Rs141 crore) for construction of two transmission sub-stations in Gwalior and Indore.
The new 765 kilovolt (kV) and 400 kV sub-stations near Akola, Koradi and Tiroda in Maharashtra will transmit power from generation hubs to major centres where power is most needed, and also strengthen the regional transmission network. The project is scheduled to be completed by 2012.
ABB’s turnkey project scope includes the design, engineering, supply and commissioning of the 765 kilovolt (kV) and 400 kV air-insulated switchgear (AIS) sub-stations. Major equipment supplied will include circuit breakers, current transformers, capacitive voltage transformers and protection equipment including surge arrestors as well as IEC 61850 compliant sub-station automation, control and protection systems.
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