Power Mech Projects Secures Rs 5.10 bn Order from Adani Power

03 Dec 2024 CW Team

Power Mech Projects made an official announcement regarding the receipt of a significant order from Adani Power. The order, valued at Rs 5.10 billion (excluding GST), pertains to mechanical construction work for a major thermal power project. Specifically, the work is to be executed at the Raipur Phase-II Ultra Supercritical Thermal Power Project, located in Chhattisgarh, which is part of Adani Power’s large-scale energy infrastructure development.

According to the company’s filing with the stock exchange, the order involves the performance of mechanical construction works for the 2x800 MW Raipur Phase-II project. This marks a major development for Power Mech Projects as it expands its portfolio of projects within the energy sector. The company has set an ambitious target to complete the construction work within a timeline of 34 months, demonstrating its commitment to efficiency and timely delivery.

This order is expected to further strengthen Power Mech Projects' relationship with Adani Power, marking a key milestone in their on-going collaboration on critical infrastructure projects in the power generation sector.

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