Patel Engineering Limited (PEL) has been awarded a contract worth Rs 711.29 crore by North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited (NEEPCO) for the execution of the 240 MW HEO Hydropower Project in Arunachal Pradesh. The project will be developed under the EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) model.
Previously declared as the L1 (lowest bidder), PEL will undertake the project located in the Shi Yomi district of Arunachal Pradesh, which is slated for completion within 44 months.
The project scope includes the construction of civil and associated infrastructure, along with the testing and commissioning of hydro-mechanical plant and machinery. The aim is to ensure the successful operation of all generating units of the 240 MW HEO Hydro Electric Project.
Commenting on the development, Ms. Kavita Shirvaikar, Managing Director of Patel Engineering Limited, said, “We are honored to receive the HEO Hydropower Project from NEEPCO. This contract reinforces our position as a trusted partner in delivering critical infrastructure for India’s power sector, especially in the North-East. Arunachal Pradesh, with its vast untapped hydropower potential, is becoming a pivotal region in India’s renewable energy drive. As we move forward with this project, we bring decades of expertise, a strong track record in complex hydropower assignments, and a steadfast commitment to environmental sustainability and community development.”