Patel Engineering Bags ₹711.29 Cr EPC Contract for Hydro Project in AP
Patel Engineering Limited (PEL) has been awarded a ₹711.29 crore contract by NEEPCO for the construction of the 240 MW HEO Hydropower Project in Arunachal Pradesh. The project, located in the Shi Yomi district, will be executed in EPC mode and is expected to be completed within 44 months.
PEL, earlier declared the L1 bidder, will handle the construction of civil and associated infrastructure works, along with testing and commissioning of hydro-mechanical plant and machinery to ensure the successful operation of all generating units.
Kavita Shirvaikar, Managing Director, Patel Engineering Limited, said, “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."
