Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has secured significant orders for power transmission and distribution infrastructure in Saudi Arabia. These orders include the construction of a 380 kV Substation and Transmission Lines. The projects are aligned with Saudi Arabia’s National Renewable Energy Programme (NREP) to upgrade its electricity grid and support renewable energy projects. The order falls under the ‘Large’ classification, valued between ₹2,500 to ₹5,000 crore.
Saudi Arabian Power Grid Upgrades
Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has announced that its Power Transmission & Distribution (PT&D) vertical has secured a series of grid infrastructure orders for projects located in Saudi Arabia. The contracts involve constructing a 380 kV Substation and associated Transmission Lines, strengthening L&T’s foothold in the international infrastructure market. The announcement was released on October 29, 2025.
Substation and Transmission Line Details
The initial order focuses on building a 380/33 kV Gas Insulated Substation, which includes related hybrid GIS elements, 380 kV Transformers & Reactors, and subsystems for power system protection, control, automation, telecommunication, HVAC, and firefighting. A second set of orders covers the construction of 380 kV Overhead Transmission Links, spanning an aggregated route length of more than 420 km.
Strategic Significance
These projects are part of Saudi Arabia’s National Renewable Energy Programme (NREP). The program seeks to enhance the country’s electricity grid to accommodate a substantial increase in renewable energy projects. The development of robust transmission lines and substations is crucial for scaling up and strengthening the country’s overall power infrastructure. The order size is classified as ‘Large’, implying a value between ₹2,500 to ₹5,000 crore.
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