Team News Riveting
Mumbai, March 9
The Heavy Engineering arm of Larsen and Toubro (L&T) dispatched the first out of four 700 MWe Steam Generators for the Gorakhpur Haryana Anu Vidyut Pariyojana (GHAVP) 1 and 2 project in 36 months, creating a new global benchmark in the nuclear manufacturing industry.
The hi-tech equipment was manufactured at L&T’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities at Hazira and Vadodara Heavy Engineering Works (VHEW). The Global benchmark is a result of dedicated efforts put in by teams of NPCIL and L&T, which ensured early delivery of the Steam Generator by 12 months with the highest standards of quality despite the challenging period of the COVID-19.
S K Sharma, Chairman and Managing Director, Nuclear Power Corporation of India, said, “We are proud to have been associated with L&T and this is truly a remarkable achievement. Reduction in manufacturing cycle time of critical equipment would help in reducing the gestation period of nuclear power projects.”
SN Subrahmanyan, CEO and MD, Larsen Et Toubro said, “Achieving this benchmark during the COVID 19 pandemic is great satisfaction and moment of pride for LEO’ and NPCIL. L&T continues to play a role as the industry trendsetter and this is one more example of L&T’s continued commitment and contribution to Hon’ble Prime Minister’s `Aatmnirbhar Bharat’ Mission. We thank NPCIL for their continued faith in us.”
Anil Parab, Executive Vice President and Head, L&T Heavy Engineering, said, “Our heavy engineering capabilities are globally recognized and cater to the most complex, hi-tech and first-of-its-kind requirements of the industry. It is always our endeavour to complete the projects with the highest standards of safety and quality in stipulated timelines.”
L&T Heavy Engineering supplies high technology reactors and systems to global companies in Refinery, Oil a Gas, Petrochemical, Fertilizer Et Nuclear Power industries. Background: Larsen Et Toubro is an Indian multinational engaged in EPC Projects, Hi-Tech Manufacturing and Services with over USD 21 billion in revenue. It operates in over 30 countries worldwide. A strong, customer-focused approach and the constant quest for top-class quality have enabled L&T to attain and sustain leadership in its major lines of business for eight decades.
