L&T Construction Wins Orders Valued Rs. 2008 Crores

Mumbai, Dec 12, 2014: The construction arm of L&T has won orders worth Rs. 2008 crores including two new international orders in the months of November and December 2014.

Power Transmission & Distribution Business: 
The Business has secured new orders worth Rs. 1058 crores.

An international EPC order has been won from an Algerian transmission utility company – SONELGAZ – GRTE (National Society for Electricity and Gas). The order is for engineering, procurement, construction, testing and commissioning of 220/60 kV EHV substation at Bougzoul. The scope includes the construction of an air insulated substation comprising 220/60 kV bays, protection and substation automation systems, a DC system and auxiliaries. The contract encompasses design and construction of civil buildings with a complete set of utilities such as air-conditioning, fire protection and lighting systems.

This is a second order in Algeria after breakthrough award of 400kV Substation.

On the domestic front, the business bagged an order in Jammu & Kashmir from the Power Grid Corporation of India Limited for the supply and erection of transmission lines as part of tower packages 02 & 03. The order involves setting up 220 kV single circuit and 66 kV double circuit transmission lines with associated transmission & interconnection systems.

Another transmission line order has been received from the Bihar Grid Company Limited for the supply and erection of 132 kV and 220 kV double and single circuit transmission lines. This is a part of tower packages which are associated with strengthening Bihar’s electric transmission system.

The business has also received an order from Purvanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited for rural electrification works to be carried out under RGGVY -12th Plan on turnkey basis in Ghazipur district of Uttar Pradesh.

Additional orders worth Rs. 319 crores have been received for various transmission line and substation works of various ongoing jobs.

Buildings & Factories Business:

The Business has secured orders worth Rs. 920 crores.

A major international order has been bagged for the construction of a midfield airport terminal building and car park at Abu Dhabi against stiff international competition.

The scope involves the construction of a multi-storey structure with extended at-grade parking to accommodate approximately 3,400 parking spaces with provisions for future development. The project also includes overall MEP systems comprising HVAC, MV, LV, plumbing, fire-protection, IT, security systems and a decorative PTFE facade with associated framework.

On the domestic front, an order has been secured from one of the world’s leading two-wheeler manufacturers for the construction of various buildings for their upcoming manufacturing plant in Gujarat. The scope involves civil, structural and other associated works.

Heavy Civil Infrastructure and Water & Renewable Energy Businesses:

Orders worth Rs. 30 crores have also been received from various ongoing jobs of Heavy Civil Infrastructure and Water & Renewable Energy Businesses.

Background:

Larsen & Toubro is a major Indian multinational engaged in technology, engineering, construction, manufacturing and financial services, with global operations. Its products and systems are marketed in over 30 countries worldwide. A strong, customer–focused approach and the constant quest for top-class quality have enabled L&T to attain and sustain leadership in its major lines of business for over seven decades.

* L&T Construction is a brand of Larsen & Toubro