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Mamata Banerjee inaugurates Haldia Thermal plant

| | Nov 28, 2014, at 03:35 am
Kolkata, Nov 27 (IBNS): Providing a major impetus to power generation in West Bengal, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has inaugurated the Haldia Thermal plant of Haldia Energy Limited, a subsidiary of CESC.

Punj Lloyd Limited is one of the major EPC contractors of this project.

The scope of work for the 2X300 MW Haldia Thermal Power Project awarded to Punj Lloyd included complete design and construction of civil, supply, erection, testing and commissioning of mechanical and electrical packages of Balance of Plant (BOP), and erection, testing and commissioning of Boiler Turbine Generator (BTG) Island.

The plant is ready for operation as per schedule.

During the execution of project, Punj Lloyd received remarkable and whole hearted support from the CESC Haldia team.

Speaking on this major milestone, Atul Punj, Chairman, Punj Lloyd said, “The most critical factor in the successful completion of the Haldia Thermal Plant has been the unflinching support of CESC and Haldia Energy teams during the life cycle of the project. That explains how project execution was achieved without a single man-day loss. We value this relationship with CESC and are committed to delivering our best.”

Punj Lloyd was also the EPC contractor for the 600 MW thermal power plant at Chandrapur, Maharashtra of RP Sanjiv Goenka Group.

On the event of the inauguration, Project Director, Amar Nath Mitra said, “The earnest cooperation we received from CESC ensured smooth progress and timely completion. We are also thankful to all co-partners who have been associated with us during the execution period especially Bridge & Roof and Powermech.”
 

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