Tata Projects has forayed into Bangladesh’s transmission and distribution (T&D) sector by securing 400 kV double circuit transmission line project valued at approximately Rs 900 crore (USD 120 million) from Power Grid Company of Bangladesh (PGCB).
This 120 km length project from Barapukuria to Bogura has been secured on turnkey basis. The project will be executed in 30 months and funding will be done by EXIM Bank India under Indian Line of Credit.
The transmission line will also result in expansion of high voltage transmission infrastructure in the northern parts of Bangladesh. It will also facilitate 1,600 MW power transmission from a power plant based in Jharkhand to Bangladesh.
The entire transmission line will be constructed on pile foundation and will be strung 100 percent with high tension low sag conductor. This project is unique since such technologies have not yet been used in Bangladesh’s T&D sector.