KEC International bagged an order worth Rs.33.90 crore from Power Grid Corporation (PGCIL) for projects in Afganistan and EEPO in Ethiopia.

In Afghanistan, PGCIL has given the contract worth Rs.20.40 crore for supply and construction of 220 kV double transmission lines from 

• Kabul to Salang Tunnel over a distance of 95 km.

• Salang Tunnel to Phul-e-Khumri over a distance of 107 km.

These transmission lines are being constructed to provide electricity to Kabul city. The project is expected to be completed over a period of 36 months. 

Ethiopian Electric Power Corporation (EEPO) has given the contract worth Rs.13.50 crore  for supply and construction of 400 kV single circuit and 230 kV double circuit transmission line totaling over 234 km. under the Gilgel Gibe II Power Transmission project. This transmission line will enable the transfer of hydropower from the Gilgel Gibe II Hydro Power plant.

The project is partly funded by the European Investment Bank.

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