GE Vernova T D India Named Lowest Bidder for 6,000 MW Power Grid HVDC Project
GE Vernova T D India has emerged as the lowest bidder (L1) for a 6,000 MW, 800 kV high-voltage direct-current (HVDC) transmission project by Power Grid Corporation of India. The project involves designing and establishing two 3,000 MW converter terminal stations to evacuate renewable power from Barmer II in Rajasthan to South Kalamb. The National Committee on Transmission approved the corridor in May 2025. While the L1 status indicates the lowest commercial bid, the final contract award is pending formalities. The announcement led to a notable rise in GE Vernova's share price.
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businessstandard broke this story on 7 Sept, 01:25 pm. Other outlets followed.