Mumbai, July, 25 (PW News): Larsen & Toubro Ltd, the Indian engineering and construction major bagged a $273 million order from Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa). The supply order focuses on the supply and construction of 13 extra high voltage (EHV) sub-stations in Qatar. The order, a part of Qatar’s power transmission system expansion phase 10 (stage I) project, is the single largest secured by L&T’s power transmission and distribution (PT&D) division in a GCC country. The project, which will be completed in 18-26 months, includes gas insulated switchgears of 220 kV, 132 kV and 66 kV; associated cabling, including external EHV cable diversion works; power transformers, 11kV air-insulated switchgears and a protection and sub-station automation system, including a DC system and auxiliaries. The contract also involves the design and construction of civil buildings with a complete set of utilities such as air-conditioning and fire protection and lighting systems.

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