Siemens wins big order from Indiabulls Infra

Siemens Ltd on Tuesday, said it has won a Rs 124 crore order from Indiabulls Infrastructure Company to build a switchgear substation for 5X270 MW Sinnar thermal power project at Nasik.

"The Power Transmission Division of Siemens Energy Sector has been awarded a key order from Indiabulls Infrastructure Company Ltd, for supply, erection, testing and commissioning of 400/220kV Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) for power evacuation from Sinnar Thermal Power Plant at Nasik," the company said in a statement.

The substation is scheduled for commissioning by October 2012.

Commenting on the order, CEO, Energy Sector, Siemens Ltd, A K Dixit said, "Siemens technological strength combined with years of experience will help improve reliability and quality of electricity supply, serving the increasing needs of industrial and residential consumers.