New Delhi, March 20 Patel Engineering announced on Friday that it has secured a ₹230 crore project from Dorjlung Hydro Power Ltd, based in Bhutan.
The first phase of the project, the 1,125 MW Dorjilung Hydroelectric Power Project in Bhutan, includes pre-construction work, Patel Engineering said in a filing.
Dorjlung Hydro Power Limited (DHPL) is a joint venture between Druk Green Power Corporation Limited (DGPC), Bhutan, and Tata Power Company Limited.
DHPL has awarded Patel Engineering Ltd the contract for Phase I. The Dorjilung Hydroelectric Power Project is a major initiative in Bhutan's energy sector, and is Bhutan's largest hydropower project under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, designed to fully support the nation's domestic energy aspirations while enabling the export of surplus clean power to India, thereby strengthening regional energy security, the company said.
Kavita Shirvaikar, Managing Director, said: "Hydropower is a cornerstone of Bhutan's energy future, and we see this as an opportunity not only to deliver world-class engineering solutions but also to strengthen our long-term partnership with Bhutan in the renewable energy sector."
Patel Engineering is actively exploring further opportunities in hydropower development in Bhutan and other neighboring countries, reaffirming our commitment to sustainable growth and regional collaboration.