L&T bags Rs 418 crore order for substations in UAE

Mumbai, Jan 3 (UNI) Engineering and construction major, Larsen&Toubro (L&T) has secured an order valued at Rs 418 crore (Dollar equivalent of 94.33 million) from the Abu Dhabi Water&Electricity Authority for the construction of six major electrical substations in the Al Ain sector of Abu Dhabi.

In effect, L&T will supply and install 33/11kV primary substations to the specifications of international consultant Mott MacDonald, said a L&T press release.

The project, which includes design and construction of civil building and over 120 km of 33 kV cabling, will be completed within 18 months, according to the terms of the contract.

The L&T-built substations will come up at Al Mutaredh, Al Mezyad South, Al Dhaher South, New Al Qua'a, Al Qattara and Civic Centre to reinforce the region's power distribution network and help meet the increased demands for power in the region.

Each substation consists of 33 kV gas insulated switchgear, 11 kV air insulated switchgear, 15 MVA 33 / 11 kV transformers, substation control and monitoring system, protection and telecommunication system, DC system and auxiliaries. The contract also encompasses design and installation of utilities such as air conditioning and lighting systems.

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