Era Constructions India Ltd has announced that the Company has mobilised the NTPC, Dadri Project for construction of civil works for thermal power project for generation of (2 x 490) 980 MW thermal power for supply to Delhi and its neighbouring areas. The contract value of the project is Rs 1889.40 millions excluding the cost of Cement and Steel.
The power plant consists of two units of 2 X 490 MW each and is expected to be completed in 43 months from the date of award.
The scope of the Project consists of civil works for main power house housing Turbo Generator (TG) / boiler / CW, mill and bunker including Off site works and other ancillary works necessary for making the Power House functional. The project shall be completed well before Common Wealth Games in Delhi and hence shall be an important milestone in improvement of power supply to Delhi and around.
The Company has since completed 3 super thermal power stations for NTPC, one at Talchar - I (2 x 500 MW) second at Talchar - II (2 x 500 MW), third at Ramagundam (1 x 500 MW).
Besides the above, the Company is also executing 3 major super power stations for NTPC, which shall generate 3980 MW power to the national grid soon. The said project details are as under:
1. TG Area Civil Works Package for Vindhyachal Super Thermal Power Project, Stage-III (2 x 500 MW), Vindhya Nagar, (Madhya Pradesh).
2. TG Area Civil Works Package for Kahalgaon Super Thermal Power Project, Stage II, Phase-I (2 x 500 MW), Kahal Gaon (Bihar).
3. TG Area Civil Works Package for SIPAT Super Thermal Power Project, Stage-I (3 x 660 MW), Sipat, (Chatisgarh).
The Company has developed adequate experience and skill in construction of thermal power projects.
"With huge opportunities unfolding in the power sector combined with our proven expertise in executing power projects, we are optimistic of bagging even more prestigious projects in the future, which also reiterates our business focus which is centred around core development of nation building and thrust areas such as power, energy and PSU", said Mr. Bharana, Chairman, Era Group.