21-05-2025
Patel Engineering bags Rs 711.29 crore hydropower project from NEEPCO
Patel Engineering Limited (PEL) has received a contract worth Rs. 711.29 crore from the North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited (NEEPCO) for the construction of the 240 MW HEO Hydropower Project in Arunachal Pradesh. The project will be executed under the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) mode.
The HEO Hydropower Project is located in the Shi Yomi district of Arunachal Pradesh. Patel Engineering was selected as the lowest bidder (L1) for this contract. The project is expected to be completed within 44 months.
The scope of work includes the construction of civil structures and related infrastructure, as well as the testing and commissioning of hydro-mechanical plant and machinery. The objective is to ensure the successful operation of all generating units of the 240 MW HEO Hydroelectric Project.
Kavita Shirvaikar, Managing Director, Patel Engineering Limited stated, 'We are proud to have been awarded the HEO Hydropower project from NEEPCO. This order further cements our position as a trusted partner for building critical infrastructure for India's power sector and strengthens our position in the North-East. Arunachal Pradesh with its vast and largely untapped hydropower potential, is emerging as a key region in India's renewable energy landscape. As we embark on the execution of the HEO hydropower project, we bring with us decades of experience, a proven track record in complex hydropower works, and a deep sense of responsibility towards environmental stewardship and community engagement.'
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