Alstom T&D bags Rs 64.8 crore contract

NEW DELHI: Alstom T&D India has bagged a Rs 64.8 crore contract from Power Grid Corp for supply of high voltage circuit breakers. The contract envisages supply of 64 circuit breakers for various 765 kV sub-stations located at Dharamjaygarh, Jabalpur, Bhiwani, Satna (Extension.), Gwalior (Extension) and Rajgarh Pooling (near Kotra), a statement said.

Alstom T&D India managing director Rathin Basu said, "We are privileged to work together with Power Grid to develop Extra and Ultra High Voltage transmission networks in India."

Alstom T&D India has manufacturing facilities at Paddapai, Tamil nadu with capacity to produce 765kV and Ultra High Voltage 1200 kV switchgear products. " With this bulk order, we maintain our leadership in the transmission sector with supply of 765 kV Circuit Breaker for 23 out of 40 substations," Basu said.