L&T wins offshore order for its hydrocarbon business
L&T Energy Hydrocarbon (LTEH), the hydrocarbon vertical of Larsen & Toubro (L&T), has secured an order from the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) for the MHN TCPP PGC BGC Project, off India’s west coast. The scope of work includes the engineering, procurement, construction, installation and commissioning of new process gas compressor modules at ONGC’s Mumbai High and Tapti offshore locations, along with the upgradation of existing facilities to enhance production.
This order reflects customer faith in L&T’s capabilities, and L&T’s steadfast commitment to supporting ONGC in securing India’s energy needs. Organised under offshore; onshore engineering, procurement and construction; modular fabrication; advanced value engineering and technology; and offshore wind farm business groups, LTEH offers integrated design-to-build solutions across the hydrocarbon sector to domestic and international customers. With over three decades of rich experience, LTEH has been setting global benchmarks in all aspects of project management, corporate governance, quality, health safety environment and operational excellence.
DP World launches multimodal service SARAL-2 connecting Chennai to Delhi-NCR
DP World, a leading global provider of smart end-to-end supply chain solutions, announced its multimodal service titled “Sustainable, Assured, Reliable, and Agile Logistics” (SARAL-2), connecting Chennai to the National Capital Region (NCR) under the “SARAL” initiative. This service is the first multimodal daily rail freight service with a capacity of 500 twenty-foot equivalent units per week. DP World launched the first-of-its-kind dedicated scheduled rail freight service, SARAL, connecting customers from south Gujarat to markets in and around NCR, in November 2023.
SARAL-2 leverages DP World’s multimodal services by integrating coastal, rail and truck operations to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and enhance supply chain efficiencies. With a remarkable CO2 emission reduction of around 70 per cent compared to road transportation, this dedicated service assures efficient cargo transport for customers in Delhi NCR and Chennai.
Kundan Green Energy to develop new hydropower project in Sikkim
On March 5, 2024, Kundan Green Energy announced its mandate to develop a greenfield hydropower plant at Rellichu in Sikkim. The Sikkim government has awarded the project to Kundan Green Energy in recognition of the company’s record of executing hydropower projects with best-in-class standards, committed time-frames and optimal results. To be completed in 2026, the Rellichu hydropower project will generate 21 MW of power and contribute substantially to Sikkim’s energy and developmental agenda. Once commissioned, the Rellichu project will take the combined hydropower capacities of Kundan Green Energy to 125 MW from the present 104 MW.
Speaking on the occasion, Udit Garg, director, Kundan Green Energy, said, “The Northeast accounts for 40 per cent of India’s hydropower potential. Of this, Sikkim’s hydropower potential is assessed at 8,000 MW peak with a firm base of 3,000 MW. With as many as 29 approved hydropower projects in various stages of development, and a 55 MW small hydropower installed capacity, Sikkim has vast potential to generate hydroelectricity. We are enthused to partner with the Government of Sikkim to realise the state’s hydropower potential along best practices.” With four operating projects totalling 35 MW (whose capacities are being enhanced), at Lower Lagyap, Meyong Chu, Kalex Khola and Rabum Chu in Sikkim, and two upcoming projects at Lower Meyong Chu and New Meyong Chu, Kundan Green Energy is a major energy partner for Sikkim. Execution remains the company’s key strength. While the industry average time for commissioning plants is eight to ten years, Kundan Green Energy’s average, including greenfield plants, is a mere four to five years.
GE Aerospace announces pioneering flight operations software partnership with Air India
On March 11, 2024, GE Aerospace announced a landmark flight operations software contract with Air India. This strategic collaboration marks a significant milestone with Air India becoming the first enterprise in the country to adopt GE’s FlightPulse® pilot app, together with Safety and Fuel Insight, for its entire group.
With Safety Insight, Air India will have access to advanced analytics and real-time data monitoring to enhance safety measures and ensure optimal performance across its fleet. Fuel Insight will provide the enterprise with comprehensive fuel efficiency solutions, enabling the group to optimise journeys for more efficient fuel management. The FlightPulse® pilot app and its embedded Animation Module will drive engagement with more than 5,000 members of Air India’s flight crew, by providing them with insights from personalised flight data, helping them make informed operational decisions and playing an active role in driving Air India’s flight safety, training and sustainability initiatives.