L&T Secures ₹15,000 Crore Transmission Projects in Saudi Arabia and UAE

Engineering giant Larsen & Toubro (L&T) announced recently that it has secured a major order from its Power Transmission and Distribution (PT&D) division in West Asia, valued between ₹10,000 crore and ₹15,000 crore. The projects focus on expanding and strengthening high-voltage electricity grids in the region.

L&T will play a key role in Saudi Arabia’s national electricity network by establishing ±500kV high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission links. These links will connect various operating regions, enabling power exchange and improving system resilience.

In addition, the company has won contracts for three more packages, which include the construction of two 380kV overhead transmission lines and a 380kV gas-insulated substation. These projects will support the integration of renewable energy and reinforce the grid infrastructure.

Commenting on the achievement, T Madhava Das, Senior Executive Vice President (Utilities) at L&T, said, “Fortifying and modernizing transmission systems is essential for establishing a resilient grid capable of supporting variable renewable energy generation. We are grateful for the trust our clients have placed in us.”

In Abu Dhabi, L&T has also been awarded a contract to build two major 400kV gas-insulated substations. These projects, which include advanced electrical systems and integration with the load dispatch centre, will boost the power transfer capacity of the region’s electricity grid.

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