EPC Project – 220kV D/C BECL–Botad Transmission Line

Project Overview

This project involves the balance work execution of the 220kV Double Circuit (D/C) BECL–Botad Transmission Line for GETCO, designed to strengthen the power evacuation and reliability network in Gujarat’s Saurashtra region.

The line utilizes ACSR Zebra conductors, ensuring high current-carrying capacity and operational efficiency over the 94.26 km stretch. The work covers both supply and erection portions under the EPC contract framework.

Project Snapshot

Client: GETCO

Project Type: EPC

Voltage Level: 220kV

Line Length: 94.26 km

Conductor Type: ACSR Zebra

Duration: 12 Months

Completion Date: 10.11.202

Work Progress: 70% Completed

Work Remaining: 30%

Status: Near Completion

Scope of Work

  • Supply, erection, testing, and commissioning of 220kV D/C BECL–Botad transmission line.

  • Tower foundation, erection, and stringing using ACSR Zebra conductor.

  • Installation of insulators, fittings, and accessories as per GETCO standards.

  • Execution of balance portion works from previous phases to achieve full grid connectivity.

  • Quality assurance, testing, and final commissioning for power flow readiness.

Challenges

  • Managing balance work within operational corridor, coordinating with previously executed portions.

  • Maintaining safety and precision during stringing across dense rural zones and cultivated areas.

  • Ensuring timely procurement and delivery of critical materials amid logistics constraints.

Solution

  • Conducted comprehensive route and material audit before resuming balance works.

  • Implemented staggered execution plan to minimize disruption and accelerate progress.

  • Deployed dedicated EPC teams and advanced stringing machinery for efficient project completion.

  • Maintained strict quality and safety compliance with GETCO standards.

Success Story

Completion of the 220kV BECL–Botad line significantly boosts the regional transmission network, enhancing power reliability and enabling seamless energy transfer between BECL generation sources and the GETCO grid.

The project demonstrates our capability in executing complex balance EPC works with precision, reliability, and timely delivery.

Key Highlights

  • 220kV D/C Transmission Line – 94.26 km with ACSR Zebra conductor.

  • Strengthens GETCO’s transmission network in the Saurashtra region.

  • Executed under EPC model (Supply & Erection Portion).

  • High progress (70%), approaching full commissioning.

  • Enhances grid stability and load evacuation capacity for BECL