L&T bags multi-bn gas projects: Indian multinational Larsen & Toubro (L&T) was awarded a contract to develop two 400kV gas-insulated substations in Abu Dhabi, according to a press release (pdf). The substations are expected to enhance the transfer capacity of the emirate’s electricity grid. While the exact contract value remains undisclosed, estimates place the projects between INR 100-150 bn (c. AED 4.4-6.6 bn).

What is L&T’s role? The Indian firm will handle civil works and install key components, including current limiting reactors, auto transformers, and various control, protection, and monitoring systems. These systems will incorporate power quality monitoring and telecommunications infrastructure.

REMEMBER- L&T has more in its UAE pipeline: Earlier this year, L&T was awarded a turnkey engineering, procurement and construction contract for the 1.8 GW sixth phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum solar park, expected to cost AED 5.5 bn.

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