Key Highlights
- Patel Engineering declared L1 bidder for ₹1,593.08 crore hydropower contract in Nepal.
- Project awarded by SJVN Lower Arun Power Development Company.
- Contract pertains to Package 2 of 669 MW Lower Arun Hydropower Project.
- Execution timeline set at 54 months.
- Scope includes tunnels shafts powerhouse and hydro-mechanical works.
- Project located in Sankhuwasabha district near Tumlingtar Nepal.
Patel Engineering Limited has been declared the lowest bidder (L1) for a ₹1,593.08 crore contract related to the 669 MW Lower Arun Hydropower Project in Nepal. The contract has been awarded by SJVN Lower Arun Power Development Company (P) Ltd., a subsidiary of SJVN.
This development marks a significant addition to the company’s international project portfolio, reinforcing its presence in the hydropower infrastructure segment.
Detailed Scope of Work
The awarded Package 2 involves a comprehensive range of civil and hydro-mechanical works critical to the project’s execution. The scope includes construction of key infrastructure such as head race tunnels, surge shafts, pressure shafts, and powerhouse systems.
Major components of the project include:
- Construction of Adit-5 and Adit-6 leading to the head race tunnel
- Development of a 10.5-meter diameter tunnel extending 5.41 kilometers
- Installation of surge shafts, pressure shafts, and butterfly valve chambers
- Execution of powerhouse, switchyard, and tail race channel works
- Installation of steel liners, draft tube gates, and related mechanical systems
These elements collectively form the backbone of the hydropower project, ensuring efficient energy generation and operational reliability.
Execution Timeline and Location Advantage
The project is scheduled to be completed within 54 months. It is strategically located in the Sankhuwasabha district of Nepal, near Tumlingtar, approximately 264 km from Siliguri, India.
The location offers logistical advantages, particularly given the company’s ongoing involvement in nearby hydropower developments.
Strategic Importance for Patel Engineering
The order reflects Patel Engineering’s continued strength in executing large-scale hydropower and tunnelling projects across geographies. The company has a long-standing track record, having completed over 85 dams, 40 hydroelectric projects, and more than 300 kilometers of tunnelling works.
Management indicated that the project aligns with broader regional energy goals and strengthens the company’s position in cross-border infrastructure development.