Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has clinched multiple substantial grid infrastructure orders valued between ₹25 billion and ₹50 billion, encompassing power transmission and distribution projects in India, the UAE, and Oman. These wins position L&T at the forefront of energy transition and modernization of power grids globally.
Larsen & Toubro’s Power Transmission & Distribution (PT&D) business vertical has recently won significant orders for grid infrastructure projects, reaffirming its leadership in power sector engineering and construction. The contracts, valued between ₹25 billion and ₹50 billion, span diverse geographies including India, the United Arab Emirates, and Oman.
In India, L&T is tasked with upgrading power distribution systems in two towns, incorporating advanced technologies such as SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) for smart monitoring and control. The project also involves installing distribution transformer stations and converting overhead lines to underground cabling to enhance reliability and safety.
In the UAE, the company will design and construct two ±300 MVAr STATCOM systems. These highly sophisticated devices provide dynamic reactive power compensation, stabilizing voltage and improving power quality at existing 400 kV substations. The fast-acting STATCOM systems are vital for grid stability, especially as renewable energy penetration increases.
In Oman, L&T will establish a new 400/132 kV grid substation along with a 400 kV transmission line segment, contributing substantially to strengthening the nation’s power infrastructure.
These orders align with L&T’s strategic focus on future-proofing power grids to support the global energy transition, improve efficiency, and ensure sustainable, reliable electricity supply to consumers.
Key Highlights
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Order Value: Multiple orders collectively worth ₹25-50 billion.
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India Project: Revamping power distribution in two towns with SCADA integration, underground cabling, and new transformer stations.
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UAE Project: Construction of two ±300 MVAr STATCOM systems for voltage stability.
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Oman Project: New 400/132 kV grid station and associated transmission line segment.
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Technology Focus: Emphasis on smart grids, reactive power compensation, and grid modernization.
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Global Reach: Enhances L&T’s footprint across domestic and Middle Eastern power markets.
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Sustainability Commitment: Supports energy transition and clean energy goals.
Major Takeaway
Larsen & Toubro’s recent large-scale grid infrastructure wins underscore its technical prowess and leadership in advancing smart, resilient, and sustainable power systems. These projects reinforce the company’s critical role in shaping the future of energy infrastructure globally.
Sources: Larsen & Toubro official release, Powerline Magazine, IIFL Capital, Moneycontrol, Economic Times.