ABB wins Rs 55 cr order for Kolkata airport modernsation

Bangalore: ABB India, the power and automation major, today bagged orders worth Rs 55 crore to provide electrical infrastructure for modernisation of Kolkata airport. As per the order, ABB will provide complete power supply package for the airport from Italian Thai Development Public Company Ltd (ITD) amd ITD Cementation, the contractors for the modernisation project.
ABB will provide critical electrical infrastructure and control systems to ensure reliable power supply to the airport. The comprehensive solution will consist several technologies including power and distribution transformers, low voltage switchgear, power backup, busducts, automatic source transfer switches and capacitor panels, the company said in a release.
The scope of work also includes complete system engineering, supply, installation, testing, commissioning and overall project management.
After modernisation, both the runways will be suitable for Aurbus A380. This modernisation is scheduled for completion by 2011, a company press release said.
22/06/09 business Standard

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Categories: Airports Jun 2009