Era bags Rs 95 cr NTPC order

Era Constructions India (ECIL) has bagged orders worth Rs 95 crore from National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC).

ECIL, an ISO 9002 company, bagged the deal for the construction of the 2 X 500 MW Super Thermal Power Plants each for NTPC at Vindhyachal and Kahalgaon.

The value of the contracts (excluding cement & steel) for Vindhyachal & Kahalgaon is Rs 43.06 crore and Rs 51.69 crore respectively. This is the fifth contract awarded to ECIL by The NTPC to support their capacity addition and expansion efforts. The total cumulative contract value is Rs 184.88 crore.

Under the terms of the contract the entire turbo generator, steam generator and area civil works would be undertaken by ECIL.

H S Bharana, chairman of ECIL, said: "With an experience of building a number of power plants, we're proud to be associated with the largest power company in Asia in this important construction effort."

ECIL provides the talent, innovation and proven performance to deliver integrated engineering, construction and management solutions for businesses and government companies.

ECIL's capabilities in energy structures are consolidating and has been an aggressive player in ensuring the progress of the nation by giving a boost to the power sector.

ECIL till date has been awarded power projects to the tune of Rs 300 crore (including cement and steel) from NTPC. The Talcher super thermal power project is one such landmark.

The vast number of projects in the pipeline is an indication in itself of its outstanding ability and its contribution towards progress of the nation.

Bharana said: "Our employees have been working for National Thermal Power for the construction of the thermal power plants in various parts of India. This new contract is a reaffirmation of the exemplary work our people are doing."

ECIL's expertise spreads to other sectors as well. It has marched ahead and successfully completed the expansion of the Indore Airport for IRCON International Ltd.

ECIL has also revolutionised the construction of industrial structures.

* This is an updated version of an earlier story published on June 17, 2004.