Mumbai: Ceigall India Limited (CIL) has received a Letter of Intent (LoI) from REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL) for a ₹5,300 crore power transmission project in Gujarat, covering the development of a high-voltage substation and approximately 300 km of transmission lines.
The project, titled “Common Transmission System for evacuation of power from Lakadia (Phase-II: 7.5 GW), Jam Khambhaliya (Phase-II: 5.5 GW) and Jamnagar (Phase-I: 1 GW) – Part-B,” will support the evacuation of electricity from key renewable energy zones in the state.
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The scope of work includes a 765/400 kV Air Insulated Substation (AIS) and approximately 300 km of transmission lines. The project is valued at approximately ₹5,300 crore, inclusive of GST, with an execution timeline of 36 months.
Following completion, the project will have an operational period of 35 years. Ceigall India will receive annual transmission charges of ₹608.67 crore over this period.
The transmission system is intended to facilitate the movement of power generated in the Lakadia, Jam Khambhaliya and Jamnagar regions, strengthening the infrastructure required to evacuate electricity from these generation hubs.
Commenting on the award, Mr. Ramneek Sehgal, Managing Director of Ceigall India Limited, said, “This project marks an important milestone in Ceigall India’s journey towards strengthening its presence in the transmission infrastructure segment. The project will contribute to the development of critical power transmission infrastructure in Gujarat and support the efficient evacuation of power from key generation regions. With our strong execution capabilities and focus on large-scale infrastructure development, we remain committed to contributing to India’s evolving energy and infrastructure landscape while creating long-term value for all our stakeholders,”
The award adds to Ceigall India’s portfolio of large-scale infrastructure projects and expands its presence in the power transmission segment. The company will undertake the development of infrastructure designed to support the efficient transfer of electricity from major generation centres in Gujarat.
Ceigall India continues to focus on expanding its infrastructure portfolio and applying its project execution capabilities across developments that contribute to India’s critical infrastructure network.
