KEC bags Rs 637cr deals in Abu Dhabi, Algeria

KEC International has bagged two major projects in Abu Dhabi and Algeria worth Rs 391 and 246 crore, respectivley, through an international bidding process.

The Abu Dhabi project is likely be completed in 24 months for the Abu Dhabi Transmission & Despatch Company (TRANSCO).It is a trunkey job of 400 KV double circuit and quad circuit transmission lines of 173 kms connecting the Fujairah sub-station to the Sweihan sub-station.

In Algeria, the company will undertake a turnkey job for SONELGAZ of 400 KV single circuit transmission line from Cheffia to Ain Bedia and from R.Djamel to Djendouba. The project has a completion period of 15 months.

"The size of these wins underlines KEC's status among the largest and the most sought-after transmission EPC players in the world. The win of Abu Dhabi is our single largest win in dollar-terms. I am delighted with the growth in our international operations through the year thus far," said Ramesh Chandak, managing director, KEC International.