In a recent development, Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has announced its triumphant bid to secure an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract from the West Bengal Power Development Corporation Limited. This venture falls under the domain of L&T’s Power Transmission & Distribution Business and entails the establishment of wet Flue Gas Desulphurization (FGD) systems at the Sagardighi thermal power plant located in West Bengal.
This pivotal project comprises the installation of three FGD absorbers designed to serve four thermal power units, specifically 2×300 MW and 2×500 MW capacity. Additionally, the EPC contract encompasses the deployment of various balance of plant systems intended to benefit five units within the power plant, as elucidated by the company in an official press release.
This remarkable achievement marks a significant milestone for L&T, as it represents their inaugural FGD project secured from a state-owned power utility. The backdrop for this project’s emergence is the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change’s mandate that necessitates the integration of FGD systems in both existing and forthcoming thermal power plants. This directive is primarily aimed at mitigating sulphur dioxide emissions, thereby bolstering environmental conservation efforts.
With this latest EPC contract in hand, L&T is now poised to undertake FGD projects for thermal power plants boasting a cumulative capacity of over 19 GW. By actively participating in this endeavor, the company aligns itself with the government’s broader initiative to curtail sulphur dioxide emissions and foster a more sustainable and ecologically conscious power generation sector.
On a parallel note, it is worth noting that L&T Construction’s Transportation Infrastructure business vertical has also been making strides in infrastructure development. Recently, they secured a contract to construct a bridge connecting Dahisar and Bhayander in Mumbai. This contract, awarded by the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM), holds the promise of substantially reducing travel time between these two regions, which currently takes nearly 45 minutes.
The bridge, measuring 4.5 kilometers in length, will feature two separate carriageways and incorporate multi-level interchanges at Dahisar and Bhayander to ensure seamless entry and exit for commuters. Additionally, the project will showcase two large navigational spans along the creek, further enhancing its significance and functionality.
In accordance with L&T’s project classification index, this undertaking falls into the “Large” category, indicative of its substantial scale and magnitude. This project is estimated to have a construction value ranging between Rs 2,500 crore and Rs 5,000 crore, underscoring its substantial economic and infrastructural impact on the region.
