The engineers of change!
Solutions for Energy
The energy sector is witnessing surging demands owing to the rapid development of our country. However, effective implementation remains the single largest obstacle in the power sector. Our EPC division augments our power sector capabilities with end to end implementation of power generation projects on a turnkey basis. This lays one of the main pillars of elevating our nation to greater heights and conformity in the world of tomorrow.
EPC Division – Engineering the Future
Our EPC division offers a single point solution to the execution of power plants including project engineering, procurement, construction & commissioning for its clients. Along with full service project advisory capabilities, we manage power plants on a turnkey basis and provide industry specialist services such as fuel management advice and fiscal advice.
Strength of Execution
We have a strong track record of execution and commissioning of projects on time. RInfra with its affiliates and sister companies in the Reliance group, own and operate over 2,000 MW of generation capacity in the country, a significant contributing factor to our nation’s present and imminent prosperous future. These comprise conventional thermal plants, gas turbine based combined cycle power plants, cogeneration plants and wind electric generators. Most of the projects at RInfra have been executed through our EPC division.
The projects have been implemented in accordance to the highest quality standards and successfully meet all the stringent measures. The division has been recertified for ISO 9001:2000 by BVQI and also for Integrated Management System (IMS) by Det Norske Veritas (DNV) covering Environmental Management System (ISO 14001) and Occupational Health and Safety Management (OHSAS 18001).
The abilities of our workforce form the core of our implementation capabilities. Our division employs approximately 400 engineers and 600 other employees. The training and growth of our people is a major focus area for the division.
Range of projects
The EPC division has till date undertaken the total engineering, supply of electrical and mechanical equipment, installation and commissioning services and civil works for the following range of projects:
- Thermal, hydro, co-generation and gas based power generating stations.
- 400/132 KV transmission lines and switch yards.
- Overhead and underground electrical networks.
- Industrial electrification works for petrochemicals, fertilizers, steel, cement plants, refineries, ports and hotels.
- Indoor and outdoor illumination works.
- Pre-moulded accessories for extra high voltage electrical cables.
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Successfully commissioned projects
EPC division has undertaken and successfully commissioned the following major projects:
- 2 x 250 MW Coal based Thermal Power Station at Dahanu, Maharastra
- 220 MW Dual Fuel based (Natural gas & Liquid Fuel) Combined Cycle Power Plant at Samalkot, Andhra Pradesh. The Power Plant is already operational and supplying power to the State Grid of Andhra Pradesh.
- 165 MW liquid-fuel based combined cycle power project for its subsidiary, RInfra Limited - Kochi Power Station at Kochi in Kerala with an aero-derivative unit of 40 MW along GE's LM6000 module, completed on 15 June 2001.
- 106 MW Combined Cycle Power Plant of Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Ltd. at Dhuvaran, Gujarat
- 24 MW Bagassed based Co-generation Power Plant for Godavari Sugar Mills Limited at Sameerwadi, Karnataka.
- 20 MW Diesel based D.G.Sets for Surya Chakra Power Ltd. at Islands of Andaman and Nicobar.
- 12.5 MW Lignite Based Power Project for Grasim Industries Limited at Ariyalur, Tamil Nadu
- 10.5 MW (5 x 2 MW + 1 x 0.5 MW) Diesel based captive power project for IT-Park for TIDEL- Chennai.
- 7.5 MW Thermal Power Plant for Monnet Power Ltd. at Raipur, Madhya Pradesh.
- 3 x 2.5 M DG based Power Plant for National Institute of Biologicals, Noida.
- 5 MW Bagasse based Thermal Power Plant for Global Energy Ltd., Belgundi, Karnataka,
- 3 MW Captive Power Project for Alok Industries Limited at Vapi, Gujarat.
- 2.5 MW D.G. set based Captive Power Plant for ITC, Bangalore.
- 2x250 MW Tau Devilal Thermal Power Station for Haryana Power Generation Corporation Haryana- Balance of Plant, Civil and Structural works
(Unit-8 of Tau Devilal Thermal Power Project of HPGCL has been awarded the " Best Thermal Power Project" of the Year 2004-05)
- Renovation and Modernization of Delhi Distribution System.
Overseas Projects
The EPC group has also executed several projects in the Middle East. The list of overseas projects completed by the EPC group is given in the following table:
| Sr. No. |
Name of the Client |
Nature of Work/Type of Project |
Year of Completion |
| 1. |
Dubai Electricity & Water Authority, Dubai, U.A.E. |
132 KV GIS Substations (2 Nos.), 132 KV Cabling, 132 KV Transmission Line, SCADA Communication at Jebel Ali Ind. & Emirates Substations at Dubai. |
2000 |
| 2. |
Electricity Corpn. Riyadh. Wadi-Gizan Electrification Scheme, Gizan, Saudi Arabia. |
Supply, Installation and Commissioning of 33 kV and 13.8 kV Transmission Line LT Distribution Line, 33 kV 13.8 kV and LT Cables, Distribution Transformers and Consumer Services at Gizan. |
1980 |
| 3. |
Royal Commission for Jubail & Yanbu Director General for Jubail Project, Jubail, Saudi Arabia. |
Procurement and Construction of 34.5 kV Distribution System (Phase IV) - Supply and Installation of 34.5 kV Cable in duct banks at Jubail. |
1983 |
| 4. |
Electricity Corpn. Riyadh. Wadi-Gizan Electrification Scheme, Gizan, Saudi Arabia. |
Design, Installation and Commissioning of 13.8 kV/LT Lines, 13.8 kV Cables, Distribution Transformers and Consumer Services at Gizan. |
1983 |
| 5. |
Electricity Corpn. Riyadh. Quaseem Rural Electrification Scheme, Quaseem, Saudi Arabia. |
Erection of 33 kV Lines, Distribution Transformers and Consumer Services at Qaseem. |
1984 |
| 6. |
Department of Power, Royal Govt. of Bhutan. Tsimalakha, Bhutan. |
Design, Supply and Installation of Underground Sub-distribution System and Service Connections to Consumers' Installation including Metering Eqpt., in Thimpu and Paro, Bhutan.
Switchyard equipment at Singigaon, Bhutan
Supply and Installation of Substation Equipment for SAARC Complex in Bhutan. |
1992 |
| 7. |
SCECO (South), Abha. Wadi-Gizan Electrification Scheme, Gizan, Saudi Arabia. |
Installation of Transmission and Distribution Lines, Substation and Service Connection in 130 Villages in Sabya-Baish Area, Gizan. |
1988 |
| 8. |
Electricity Corporation, Tabouk Regional Electrification Project, Saudi Arabia. |
Stringing of 33 kV Overhead lines at ALBir and Electrification of Shwag area. |
1991 |
| 9. |
Saudi Consolidated Electric Co. (SCECO) Southern Region, Abha. Wadi-Gizan Electrification Scheme, Gizan. Saudi Arabia. |
Operation and Maintenance of the erected Transmission and Distribution Network at Gizan |
1983 |
| 10. |
SCECO (Central) Ar-Rayn Electrification Project, Saudi Arabia.
|
Electrification of Ar-Rayan area & Stringing of the Second Circuit of Anan - Ar-Rayn 33 kV Overhead Line and Rein-forcement of Distribution System in Nakhelan area. |
1989 |
| 11. |
National Thermal Power Corporation Ltd., New Delhi (for Nepal Electricity Authority, Kathmandu, Nepal). |
Installation, Testing and Commissioning of 132 KV, 66 KV and 33 KV Substations for 7th Power Project of Nepal Electricity Authority. |
1999 |
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New initiatives
Moving ahead on the road to the world of tomorrow demands its share of new ideas and initiatives. Our EPC division continuously takes new initiatives to successfully accomplish tasks that ensure a brighter future for our nation. We have so far undertaken initiatives in the following areas:
- Remote Surveillance of Projects: IP Camera has been implemented at the following project sites - Hisar, Rosa, Raghunathpur, Sasan, Butibori and Krishnapatnam. This outdoor camera is being used for Live! remote view/surveillance of project activities/project management without having to be physically present at the site.
- Implementation of WiFi: WiFi facility has been enabled at the following project sites: Rosa, Raghunathpur and Butibori within the coverage area of project activity like, Batching Plant, BTG, Chimney, DM Plant, Material Gate, Weigh-Bridge, Permanent Stores and Main Gate. Users can now access applications without having to be physically connected to the network. WiFi has also been activated at Sasan project site in the Permanent Stores area.
- Implementation of ISO 27001: The EPC Division IT Department is ISO 27001 ISMS certified since 2008. This covers IT setups at Hisar and Noida establishments. We are currently extending this certification to also cover IT setups at Rosa, Sasan, Raghunathpur & Krishnapatnam project sites.
- Integration of Landlines through Short Digit Dialling: All landline systems at Noida, Rosa and Mumbai have been integrated and brought under one Centrex umbrella. This was achieved through Short Digit Dialling (SDD), wherein each project landline number has become just another extension number to Noida. We are currently undertaking to also integrate landlines at Sasan and Krishnapatnam project sites with the existing network.
Ongoing projects
On the way to completion are
2 x 300 MW Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram Thermal Power Station, Yamuna Nagar
The project is completed and both the units are running at full load.
Significant highlights of the projects are:
- Trial Operation of both the units had been completed on April 14, 2008 and June 24, 2008 and performance guarantee (PG) tests of boiler, turbine, electrostatic precipitator and balance of payment systems for both the units have been successfully completed.
- Both units are generating power regularly since completion of their trial operations.
- Arrangements for Provisional Taking Over (PTO) by the client Haryana Power Generation Company Limited (HPGCL) has been completed. PTO is likely to be accorded shortly.
2 X 600 MW Rajiv Gandhi Thermal Power Project, Hissar
This is the second project awarded by Haryana Power Generation Company Limited (HPGCL) which started on January, 29, 2007. Against the aggressive schedule of 35 months for Unit-I and 38 months Unit-II, the project is progressing as per the planned schedule. The project has achieved 67.88% progress as on date.
In achieving this progress, the significant highlights and milestones reached are:
- Boiler Hydro Test for Unit No 1 has been completed successfully in 25th month from issue of Letter of Intent and in 23rd month from zero date of award of main plant contract. This was achieved in a record time in the Indian power sector.
- Dematerialized and pre – treatment plant commissioned in January 2009; Water filling completed in raw water reservoir No.1.
- Chimney Shell (275 m) casting completed to full height
- Cooling Tower No 1 with 173 m height, tallest in the country, has reached to its full height. Cooling Tower no 2 has been constructed up to 160 m height.
- Switchyard works are in full swing with 98% progress in engineering and procurement and 90% progress achieved in construction.
2 X 250 MW Paricha TPP – II (Unit 5 & 6) Balance of Plant (BOP) Package
The project was awarded to Reliance Infrastructure by the Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam for the execution of Balance of Plants for its Parichha-II extension project on January 29,2007. The project commenced on February 23, 2007 and has achieved on overall progress of 60%.
Significant highlights are:
- Demineralised / fuel oil pump house/raw water pump house/ pipe rack released for mechanical and electrical works.
- Installation of cooling water piping, auxiliary cooling water piping, low pressure piping, demineralised plant, fuel oil tanks/demineralised tanks, raw water/ auxiliary cooling water pumps, cranes, cable tray, service transformer and diesel generator is in full swing.
6 X 600 MW Sasan Ultra Mega Power Project
We are proud to say that at Reliance Power, we have bagged India’s second Ultra Mega Power Project and largest domestic coal based power plant through an international competitive bidding process. The project is being executed by the EPC division of Reliance Infrastructure.
The project highlights are:
- Most of the studies and investigation work have been completed.
- Procurement of major civil and mechanical packages is under advance stages of negotiation.
- Site office established. Construction of boundary wall, permanent store and other site enabling works in progress.
- Biggest 765 KV switchyard in India.
2 X 600 MW Raghunathpur Thermal Power Station
The project was awarded to us by Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC), for 2 X 600 MW thermal power plant at Raghunathpur in West Bengal, on December 14, 2007. The project has so far achieved 20% progress despite adverse conditions like land disputes, stoppage of works by locals, etc.
In achieving this progress, the signification highlights and milestones reached are:
- Engineering work is in full swing and achieved 55% progress so far.
- BTG order placed on Shanghai Electric Company and material started reaching at site.
- Area Grading for Main Plant area is completed.
- Boiler foundation works are completed.
1 X 300 MW Butibori Group Captive Power Plant
Reliance Power has bagged the prestigious Group Captive Thermal Power Project (9GCPP), the first in the state of Maharashtra. The project was awarded by the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) through the competitive bidding route.
Major highlights of the project are:
- All statutory clearances for the project have been accorded.
- Engineering and procurement for the project is in the advanced stage.
- Area grading works completed and boundary wall enclosing the complete plant area has been built.
- Boiler foundation for Unit no.1 nearing completion and foundation works for steam turbine generator building is in progress.
UPRE Rural Electrification Project
he EPC Division is executing the project under the Government rural electrification scheme called Rajiv Gandhi Gramin Vidyutikaran Yojna (RGGVY).
Following are the key highlights of the year-
- Provided more than 1 lakh Below Poverty Line connections till date.
- 49 out of 50 – 33/11 kV new substations have been commissioned and 100% augmentation of 33/11 kV substations achieved.
- 5,629 villages energized and 5,476 villages have been handed over to the client.
Western Region System Strengthening Scheme
The EPC division is executing the Western Region System Strengthening Scheme for Western Region Transmission (Maharashtra) Limited and Western Region Transmission (Gujarat) Limited. The project involves installation of transmission lines in the states of Gujarat and Maharashtra. The EPC division has taken up the project for execution. The designing and testing of tower has been completed. A detailed survey is being carried out and tower spotting and profiling study is nearing completion.
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