OREANDA-NEWS. L&T Construction has won new orders worth 2458 crores across various business segments in May 2014.

Power Transmission & Distribution Business

In Power Transmission & Distribution Business new orders worth 1634 crore have been received in both international and domestic markets.

A major international EPC (engineering, procurement and construction) order from Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation (KAHRAMAA) has been received for the supply, construction and commissioning of 6 EHV substations in Qatar. The total value of the order is 1470 crore (USD 251 Mn).

This order is part of the Qatar Power Transmission System Expansion - Phase XI - Stage I Addendum Project. The scope of L&T's work includes supply, erection, testing and commissioning of gas insulated switchgear of 220/132/66kV, power transformers, 220/132/66kV EHV cables, 11kV air insulated switchgears, protection and automation systems, DC system and auxiliaries.

The contract includes design and construction of civil buildings with a complete set of utilities such as air conditioning, fire protection and lighting systems. 220/132/66kV EHV cable diversions and modification works at remote end substations also form part of the scope of the contract. When completed, these substations will augment the existing power system network and cater to the growing infrastructure needs of the country.

The project is scheduled for completion in phases starting from 16 to 44 months.

"The two packages (Phase XI Stage 1 & Phase X) which we are currently executing for KAHRAMAA are progressing well and this order, which has been won in the face of stiff global competition, reflects the growing confidence of L&T's capability," said Mr. S. N. Subrahmanyan, Member of the Board and Senior Executive Vice President (Infrastructure and Construction). "It also reflects L&T's operational competence and customer goodwill garnered in GCC countries," he added.

On the domestic front, order worth 164 crore has been received for engineering, procurement and construction of 33 kV network substation along with SCADA & DMS system and other associated works in Puri town from the Orissa Power Transmission Corporation Limited.

Buildings & Factories Business

The Buildings & Factories Business has bagged new orders worth 517 crore. The major order is received for the construction of a convention centre at New Town, Kolkata, from the West Bengal Housing Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited. The scope involves civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, finishes and other associated works.

Another order has been received from a reputed client for the construction of a mall in Chennai. The scope involves civil and structural works.

Transportation Infrastructure Business

The Transportation Infrastructure Business has received a new order worth 307 crore for the design build and turnkey construction of a 4 lane Elevated Corridor Project in Kolkata, West Bengal. The project has an approximate length of 4.3 Kms from Garden Reach to Remount Road in Kolkata. The entire duration of the project will be for 18 months. The project shall be funded by JNNURM for the client, Kolkata Metro Development Authority project.