Mumbai, India – In a major development, the Power arm of Larsen & Toubro (L&T Energy - Power) has successfully secured an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) order from West Bengal Power Development Corporation Limited. The contract concerns the installation of wet flue gas desulphurisation systems (FGD) for the Sagardighi thermal power plant in West Bengal.
A notable aspect of this project is its distinctive features, including three FGD absorbers designed to serve four thermal power units, consisting of capacities of 2x300 MW and 2x500 MW. In addition, the balance of the installation systems to be installed will be suitable for five units of the power plant. Importantly, this is an important milestone for L&T, as it represents the company's first FGD project from a state-owned energy company.
The installation of FGD systems in both existing and future thermal power plants is mandated by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India. This directive aims to reduce sulphur dioxide (SO2) emissions, in line with the government's efforts to preserve the environment.
With this latest order, Larsen & Toubro is positioned to execute FGD projects for thermal power plants totaling over 19 GW, and actively contribute to the Indian government's initiative to reduce SO2 emissions.