BGR Energy bags two mega water treatment deals

The company bagged a Rs 209.50 cr contract for a water treatment plant package for 3 x 800 MW Unit of APPDCL, Krishnapatnam Stage 1 & 2 at Nellore, AP. The scope of work includes manufacturing, shop inspection and testing, supply, packing & forwarding, erection, testing, commissioning and conducting contract performance guarantee testing of various equipment associated  with pre-treatment, desalination, post treatment and demineralisation. 

The aggregate treatment capacity of these plants are more than 55 million litres per day (MLD) and these units will be completed over 23 months. The company will also carry out O&M of these units for a period of 12 months. The second project was a Rs 440 crore contract from Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply & Sewerage Board (CMWSSB). The one was for tertiary Treatment Reverse Osmosis (TTRO) Plant of 45 MLD capacity at Kodungaiyur, Chennai. The scope includes Design, Build and Operate (DBO) of 45 MLD Capacity Tertiary Treatment Reverse Osmosis (TTRO) Plant at Kodungaiyur including Supply and laying DI Transmission mains for conveyance of Product water to various industries in Manali area, Chennai and subsequent O&M for 15 years. The contract value of Rs 440 crore consists of Rs 235 crore for construction of plant and transmission pipelines and Rs 205 crore for O&M for subsequent 15 years. Duration of the contract is 24 months for construction and commissioning and 6 months for trial run. The Project is funded by World Bank and tender witnessed stiff qualification requirements and competition. 

BGR Energy, a major EPC and BOP player in the power sector, has expertise in water and effluent treatment technologies. It has identified and ventured into large scale water and effluent treatment segment for water utilities and industries. The company is placing strategic thrust in these segments in anticipation of huge upcoming potential. Including this order, BGR Energy carries over an order book of Rs 10,425 crore.