L&T Wins Large Orders for Power Transmission & Distribution Business in Saudi Arabia
The Power Transmission & Distribution (PT&D) vertical of L&T has won a batch of grid infrastructure orders for construction of a 380 kV Substation and Transmission Lines in Saudi Arabia. The first order pertains to the construction of a 380/33 kV Gas Insulated Substation, including related hybrid GIS elements, 380 kV Transformers & Reactors, and subsystems for power system protection, control, automation, telecommunication, HVAC and firefighting. The second set of orders pertain to the construction of 380 kV Overhead Transmission Links for an aggregated route length of more than 420 km. Saudi Arabia is upgrading its electricity grid to support a surge in renewable energy projects, and L&T has been a significant contributor to this effort.
Key Highlights
- L&T wins large orders for Power Transmission & Distribution Business in Saudi Arabia.
- Orders include the construction of a 380/33 kV Gas Insulated Substation and 380 kV Overhead Transmission Lines.
- The projects are part of Saudi Arabia's National Renewable Energy Programme (NREP).
- Transmission lines and substations are vital to scaling up and strengthening the country’s overall power infrastructure.
- L&T is a significant contributor to Saudi Arabia's renewable energy projects.