Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has announced that its Power Transmission & Distribution (PT&D) vertical has secured significant orders in the Middle East. These include contracts for constructing high-voltage substations and transmission lines. A major project involves contributing to a 400 kV interconnection project in UAE. These wins strengthen L&T’s position in the international infrastructure market.
Middle East Expansion
Larsen & Toubro’s Power Transmission & Distribution (PT&D) business has significantly expanded its footprint in the Middle East with multiple new orders. These projects focus on enhancing grid infrastructure and catering to rising electricity demand.
Key Project Details
One major order involves the engineering, procurement, and construction of a 400 kV substation in the UAE. This substation is crucial for establishing a direct interconnection at the 400 kV level, which will improve grid efficiency and resilience across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states.
Additional Substation Projects
Furthermore, L&T has secured another order for building new 132kV substations in the Middle East. These substations are designed to meet the growing electricity demand in the region.
Transmission Line Construction
In Saudi Arabia, L&T has been awarded a contract for the turnkey construction of 380 kV overhead transmission lines. These lines will be integrated with renewable energy power plants, supporting the country’s shift towards sustainable energy sources.
Order Classification
These new orders are classified as ‘Large,’ indicating a value between ₹2,500 to ₹5,000 crore.
Source: BSE
