Tata Projects has received an order from the Nuclear Power Corporation of India for the construction of 2 x 700 MW power plant, valued at about $321 million. This is the firm’s third contract in the nuclear power sector and reinforces the leadership position enjoyed by Tata Projects Ltd in the nuclear power sector’s cutting-edge civil construction and engineering segment, said a statement.
Satyanarayana K., COO, Industrial Systems, Tata Projects, said, “We are delighted to secure this prestigious order since it is a reflection of the high quality work undertaken by Tata Projects over the years. Once completed, this project will provide the much needed power supply to the region and ensure developmental initiatives receive an impetus. Tata Projects believes that nuclear projects provide a clean source of power thereby ensuring a more environment-friendly future” The scope of work involves construction of main plant buildings, structures and other works of Gorakhpur Haryana Anu Vidyut Pariyojana — 1&2.
Nuclear power sector is a highly technology-intensive industry wherein execution expertise is an essential criterion. As nuclear power remains critical to fulfilling India’s long-term energy requirements, the need for timely completion of such projects meeting world-class quality criteria is a prerequisite, the statement added
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