Sterlite Power acquires Kishtwar transmission project

Kishtwar Transmission Limited, a special purpose vehicle (SPV) from PFC Consulting Limited (PFCCL), was awarded to Sterlite Power.

 


Transmission line J&K

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India, Jammu and Kashmir: Kishtwar Transmission Limited, a special purpose vehicle (SPV) from PFC Consulting Limited (PFCCL), was awarded to Sterlite Power.

The project would comprise a 400/132 kV substation at Kishtwar and 400 kV Kishenpur-Dulhasti LILO (line-in-line-out) transmission line.

“The transmission system will be used for evacuation of 1,000 MW of power from Pakal Dul Hydro Electric Project to the Kishtwar substation,” the official said, adding, “through the Kishtwar Transmission Limited SPV, the company will build, own, operate and maintain a critical transmission project in Jammu and Kashmir for a period of 35 years.” Director and Chief Executive Officer – India Transmission Business, Sterlite Power, Manish Agarwal said they are committed to empowering humanity by ensuring power connectivity through its power transmission projects.

This will be Sterlite Power’s 17th power transmission project in India under the tariff-based competitive bidding.

 

Source: Moneycontrol