Itanagar, June 1 -- In a major boost to the power infrastructure of the Northeast, Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) has successfully commissioned the 220 kV Double Circuit (D/C) Kathalguri-Namsai Transmission System-five months ahead of schedule.
The project, executed under the Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) framework, marks a significant milestone in strengthening the region's energy backbone.
Spanning 71 km, the transmission line links NEEPCO's Assam Gas-Based Power Plant at Kathalguri to the state-of-the-art 220 kV Gas Insulated Substation (GIS) in Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh. The project also includes a bay extension at Kathalguri, Assam, ensuring enhanced operational efficiency.
This development not only facil...