ABB, the power and automation technology group, has won India's first major equipment orders for 765 kV extra high voltage (EHV) transformers and shunt reactors from National Thermal Power Corporation and Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd.

These are the largest transformer banks and the highest voltage class transformers to be installed in India. The combined value of the orders is around $80 million.

The transformers and shunt reactors for both projects will be manufactured at ABB's factory in Ludvika, Sweden.

ABB India's scope primarily includes local interface, logistics, commissioning and after sales support, said a company release.

As part of the NTPC order, ABB will deliver eight 200 MVA, 21/765 kV generator transformers, seven 333 MVA, 765/400 kV autotransformers and 10 80 MVA, 765 kV shunt reactors.

These units will be delivered to the new Sipat power plant being set up near Jabalpur, Chattisgarh. The overall scope of the order includes supply, transportation, erection and commissioning.

For Powergrid, ABB will supply 10 500 MVA, 765/400/33 kV auto-transformers and 10 80 MVA, 765 kV shunt reactors.

The auto transformers and reactors for this project will be installed at Seoni Substation in Madhya Pradesh to evacuate power from the 2,980 MW Sipat power plant.

ProjectsToday adds:

NTPC is implementing the Sipat power project in Chhattisgarh. The project, coming up in two phases, involves the setting up of combined capacity of 2,980 MW (3x660 MW + 2x500 MW). It is not yet clear whether ABB would be supplying equipment to both the phases or to just one of the two. The matter is pending clarification.