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L&T has been allotted 420 MW Reoli Dugli to be developed on a BOOT basis in the north Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. This project was earlier awarded to another Indian company Moser Baer Projects Ltd. However, Moser Baer was unable to come up with the upfront fee of US Dollar 17.75million. Reoli Dugli is located in Lahaul and Spiti region of the province of Himachal Pradesh.
L&T has agreed to pay the highest bid as offered by the previous company.
Moser Baer, known for its optical media products such as compact discs (CDs), is currently executing four other hydro projects in the state. These are Seli (320 MW), Teling (69 MW), Miyar (90 MW) and Sach Khas (149 MW).
Himachal Pradesh has abundant water resources with a power potential of about 23,000 MW. About 6,480 MW have been harnessed till now by the central and state governments, private players and joint venture companies.
Project Brief
Reoli/Dugli HEP (268 MW)
Reoli/Dugli Hydro Electric Project has been contemplated as a run-of-the river scheme downstream of Seli Hydel Project and is situated just downstream of the confluence of Thageni stream with Chenab river. The Project comprises construction of diversion barrage, a Head Race Tunnel to carry a design discharge of 315.5 cumecs, a Power House to generate Energy by utilizing a Design-Head of +94.08 m.(Gross-Head + 108 m).
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