Powergrid secures bid for ISTS project on BOOT basis

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (Powergrid) has been declared the successful bidder under tariff based competitive bidding process for the inter-state transmission system (ISTS) for the transmission system for evacuation of power from Rajasthan REZ Ph -IV (Part-2: 5.5 GW) (Jaisalmer/Barmer Complex): Part F (By clubbing Part F1 & F2) on build, own, operate and transfer (BOOT) basis.

The project involves establishment of new 765/400/220kV Barmer-I Pooling sub station, 765kV & 400kV direct current transmission lines and associated bays extension works at other existing substation in Rajasthan.