Mumbai-based KEC International bagged a contract from Power Grid Corporation of India for

• Supply and construction of 400 kV double circuit transmission lines in Ranchi and Rourkela [contract value: Rs.56.87]
• To execute a 132 kV transmission line in North Bihar on a turnkey basis. [contract value: Rs.40.66]

The first order is to be executed in the states of Jharkhand and Orissa and the job involves supply of towers, line materials, erection and commissioning. The length of the line is 141 km and the project is scheduled to be completed by November 2009.

The second contract is for supply and construction of 132 kV single circuit/double circuit transmission line is associated with Phase II project of Bihar sub-transmission system. The job involves supply of towers, conductor, insulator, other line materials, erection and commissioning. The length of the line is 150 km and the project is scheduled to be completed by July 2009.