L&T and Mitsubishi Hitachi JV wins thermal power project contract
The JV is expected to deliver steam generators at the Khurja Super Thermal Power Project in Uttar Pradesh
Larsen & Toubro (L&T) and Japan’s Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems’ (MHPS) joint venture (JV) L&T-MHPS Boilers (LMB) has announced that it has secured a contract for THDC India’s 2 x 660MW Khurja Super Thermal Power Project in Uttar Pradesh (UP).
Located in the Bulandshahar district in UP, THDC is a JV between the Indian and UP governments. Under the terms of the contract, LMB will be responsible for the design, supply, engineering and commissioning of the steam generator, as well as related packages including site levelling for the thermal power plant.
Commenting on the win, Shailendra Roy, CEO, L&T Power and whole-time director at L&T, said: “This is a prestigious order from THDC India Ltd for ultra-supercritical steam generators, with state-of-the-art equipment meeting new emission norms.”
“We have the manufacturing and execution capabilities to deliver to stringent schedules while conforming to global standards.”
According to a statement from L&T, LMB is currently executing nine units of Steam Generator packages for similar large capacity Steam Generators (660 MW) in India totalling 5,940 MW.
In addition, 11 supercritical units (660/700 MW), totalling another 7,340 MW, have been successfully completed by LMB and are under commercial operation, the company added.
