Alstom Projects bags Rs 265 crore Lanco contract

Alstom Projects India Ltd (APIL) has been awarded the Rs 265 crore project of Lanco Infratech Ltd for installation of a new power plant on Teesta River in Sikkim. The electricity output of this new 500 MW plant will be connected to the country’s power grid.

Within the scope of this contract, Alstom Hydro will supply 4 x 125 MW Francis turbines and generators, as well as the main inlet valves and control and protection systems. The contract also includes design, engineering, erection, testing and commissioning. The order will be fully executed by Alstom’s hydro facility in Vadodara, India, with the project scheduled for completion by 2013.

Among hydropower plants that Alstom is currently installing in India are Lower Jurala (6 x 40 MW Bulb & generators), Chamera (3 x 77 MW Francis and generators), Uri-II (4 x 60 MW Francis), Chuzachen (2 x 55 MW Francis) and Subansiri (8 x 250 MW Francis and generators).

Alstom in India offers a composite range of equipment and services related to power generation for utilities and industrial users, transportation systems covering traction, signalling and train control for the railways and energy management for a variety of industries.