REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL), a wholly owned subsidiary of REC Limited, a Maharatna CPSU under the Ministry of Power, handed over two project-specific Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs), namely Jam Khambhaliya Jamnagar Power Transmission Limited and Lakadia II Power Transmission Limited, to the respective successful bidders on 12^th October 2026.

The projects were awarded through the Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) route, with RECPDCL as the Bid Process Coordinator, for development of the projects on a Build, Own, Operate and Transfer (BOOT) basis.

The SPVs were formally handed over by Shri T. S. C. Bosh, Director (Projects), REC Limited, in presence of other officials from RECPDCL and the respective developers.

Lakadia II Power Transmission Limited — Handed Over to M/s Power Grid Corporation of India Limited 

M/s Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) emerged as the successful bidder for the inter-state transmission project titled “Transmission system for Integration of Power from RE Projects in Lakadia REZ in Gujarat-Phase II (7500MW)”.

The SPV was handed over to Mr. Arup Samanta, General Manager (CS), PGCIL, in the presence of Shri Amit Bhargav, ED (TBCB), PGCIL, and other senior officials from PGCIL and RECPDCL.

The transmission project broadly envisages establishment of 765/400 kV, 6×1500 MVA & 10×500 MVA, 400/220 kV Lakadia-II substation (Near Chitrod) with 2 Nos. of Synchronous Condensers at the Lakadia II substation;  765 kV D/c Lines from Lakadia II to Halvad (141 km), Lakadia II to Ahmedabad (197 km) and Lakadia II to Vataman (261 km) along with other associated works.  The project is scheduled for implementation within 36 months. 

Jam Khambhaliya Jamnagar Power Transmission Limited — Handed Over to M/s Ceigall India Limited

M/s Ceigall India Limited emerged as the successful bidder for the inter-state transmission project titled “Common Transmission System for evacuation of power from Lakadia (Phase-II: 7.5GW), Jam Khambhaliya (Phase-II: 5.5GW) and Jamnagar (Phase-I: 1GW) – Part-B”.

The SPV was handed over to Mr. Mr. Ayyalusamy Saravanan, CEO, Ceigall India Limited, in the presence of other senior officials from Ceigall India Limited and RECPDCL.

The transmission project broadly envisages establishment of 765/400 kV, 3×1500 MVA & 400/220 kV, 3×500 MVA Nasik substation, 765 kV D/c Line from Nasik to South Olpad (266 km), 400 kV D/c line from Nasik to Pimpalgaon (MSETCL) (40 km) along with associated works. The project is scheduled for implementation within 36 months.

The SPVs handed over were Bhadla Ramgarh Power Transmission Limited to M/s Power Grid Corporation of India Limited and Shongtong Power Transmission Limited to M/s Terralight Solar Energy Tinwari Private Limited. Both successful bidders were selected through the Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) process conducted by RECPDCL as the Bid Process Coordinator, and the projects will be developed on a Build, Own, Operate and Transfer (BOOT) basis.

Bhadla Ramgarh Power Transmission Limited pertains to the inter-state transmission project “Augmentation at Bhadla-III, Ramgarh PS and Kanpur (PG)”. The SPV was handed over by Shri Ratnesh Kumar, GM (Engg.), RECPDCL, to Mr. Arup Samanta, Company Secretary, Power Grid Corporation of India Limited, in the presence of Shri Rajkumar Sonkar, HoD (CS), RECPDCL, and other senior officials from RECPDCL, Power Grid Corporation of India Limited and Central Transmission Utility of India Limited.

The Bhadla Ramgarh project broadly envisages augmentation of the 400/220 kV Bhadla-III Pooling Station, 765/400 kV Ramgarh Pooling Station and 765/400 kV Kanpur Pooling Station, along with associated works. The project is scheduled for implementation by 20 January 2029 at an estimated cost of Rs. 1,035 crore.

Shongtong Power Transmission Limited pertains to the inter-state transmission project “Transmission system for evacuation of power from Shongtong Karcham HEP (450 MW) and Tidong HEP (150 MW)”. The SPV was handed over by Shri Rajkumar Sonkar, HoD (CS), RECPDCL, to Mr. Puneet Singh Chauhan, Sr. VP, Head Commercial & BD, Terralight Solar Energy Tinwari Private Limited, in the presence of Shri Ratnesh Kumar, GM (Engg.), RECPDCL, and other senior officials from RECPDCL, Terralight Solar Energy Tinwari Private Limited and Central Transmission Utility of India Limited.

The Shongtong project broadly envisages establishment of a 400/220 kV GIS Jhangi Pooling Station in Himachal Pradesh, 400 kV Jhangi PS to Wangtoo double-circuit line of 50 kms, 400 kV Panchkula to Wangtoo line of 175 kms, along with other associated works. The project is scheduled for implementation within 30 months at an estimated cost of Rs. 2,286 crore.

The award pertains to the development of the 400kV AIS Substation Package SS-66T, associated with the Transmission Scheme for integration of Davanagere/Chitradurga and Ballari Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) in Karnataka, through the Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) route.

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. (POWERGRID) awarded the contract, underlining Hartek’s leadership and execution capabilities in India’s critical transmission infrastructure projects. The scope of work involves design, engineering, procurement construction, testing at the manufacturer’s works, supply (including transportation and insurance), unloading, storage, erection, testing, and commissioning—ensuring turnkey delivery of the 400kV AIS Substation. 

“We are honored to be entrusted with this critical infrastructure project by POWERGRID. The development of the 400kV AIS Substation under the TBCB route reinforces Hartek’s expertise in delivering high-voltage transmission projects and aligns with our commitment to supporting India’s renewable energy integration goals. This project will strengthen the national grid and accelerate the green energy transition, contributing meaningfully to the nation’s sustainable growth story,” said Simarpreet Singh, Executive Director & CEO, Hartek Group.

This substation will play a crucial role in integrating renewable energy from the Davanagere, Chitradurga, and Ballari REZ into the national grid, aligning with India’s target of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel-based capacity by 2030. The infrastructure represents a critical building block in India’s quest for a sustainable, flexible, and secure grid capable of accommodating massive renewable generation additions and industrial electrification demands. It will enhance grid stability and enable the seamless flow of green energy across Karnataka, while significantly reducing transmission losses and lowering operating costs, making clean electricity more affordable for millions of consumers.

With this win, Hartek reinforces its commitment to powering India’s clean energy transition and enabling sustainable infrastructure growth. Contributing to such projects enhances credibility and positions Hartek among top-tier transmission infrastructure players.

Hartek Group continues to expand across power systems, renewables, and power distribution products, offering end-to-end solutions aligned with India’s energy transition goals. With a focus on innovation, timely delivery, and operational excellence, the company remains a trusted partner in building reliable, future-ready energy infrastructure. Through its growing portfolio, Hartek is actively contributing to a cleaner, more resilient power ecosystem for the country.

The equipment, costing  Rs 34.62 crore, would be provided to the cancer hospital by PGCIL through its CSR funds. The sophisticated state-of-the-art radiotherapy machine will augment the existing facilities for better patient care.

POWERGRID  will provide Rs. 17.88 crore under CSR for building the Vishram Sadan, which will benefit the family members of the patients coming to BHU for treatment. BHU hospital caters to the medical needs of a vast geographical area of this part of the country and patients from various states visit the health facilities at the university. The facility is expected to be completed by March 2026 for which BHU and PGCIL both have reiterated their commitment. Arun Kumar Rai, Senior General Manager, and In-charge, Varanasi, signed the understanding from Power Grid Corporation, while Registrar Prof. Arun Kumar Singh inked the document on behalf of the university. The Vishram Sadan will be constructed by the Central Public Works Department. The MoU was signed in the presence of Vice-Chancellor Prof. Sudhir Kumar Jain and Director (Personnel), PGCIL, Dr. Yatindra Dwivedi.