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NEEPCO Signs ₹711 Crore Contract for 240 MW HEO Hydropower Project in Arunachal Pradesh

The goal is to ensure the successful operation and performance of all generating units of the HEO Hydro Electric Project.
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New Delhi: Miniratna Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Ltd. (NEEPCO) has awarded a significant contract valued at ₹711.29 crore to Patel Engineering Limited (PEL) for the construction of the 240 MW HEO Hydropower Project in Arunachal Pradesh. The project will be executed under the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) mode.

Located in the Shi Yomi district of Arunachal Pradesh, the project is expected to be completed within 44 months. Patel Engineering was earlier declared the L1 (lowest) bidder for the project, cementing its leading position in infrastructure development for the power sector.

Read Also: NEEPCO Awards ₹718 Crore Hydropower Contract to Patel Engineering

The scope of work includes the construction of civil and associated infrastructure, as well as the testing and commissioning of hydro-mechanical plant and machinery. The goal is to ensure the successful operation and performance of all generating units of the HEO Hydro Electric Project.

Ms Kavita Shirvaikar, Managing Director of Patel Engineering Limited, expressed pride in the company’s latest achievement. “We are proud to have been awarded the HEO Hydropower project from NEEPCO. This order further cements our position as a trusted partner for building critical infrastructure for India’s power sector and strengthens our presence in the North-East,” she said.

Highlighting the strategic importance of the project, Shirvaikar added, “Arunachal Pradesh, with its vast and largely untapped hydropower potential, is emerging as a key region in India’s renewable energy landscape. As we embark on the execution of the HEO hydropower project, we bring with us decades of experience, a proven track record in complex hydropower works, and a deep sense of responsibility towards environmental stewardship and community engagement.”

The HEO project is part of India’s broader push toward harnessing renewable energy resources in the North-East region, which is seen as vital for the country’s long-term energy security and sustainable development goals.

About NEEPCO

North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited (NEEPCO) is a Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) under the Ministry of Power, Government of India. Established in 1976, NEEPCO is primarily engaged in the generation of electric power through hydro, thermal, and renewable sources. Headquartered in Shillong, Meghalaya, NEEPCO plays a vital role in meeting the power requirements of the North Eastern Region (NER) of India.

NEEPCO is designated as a Miniratna Category-I company, reflecting its operational efficiency and financial strength. Over the years, it has developed and operates several major power plants across the region and is a key contributor to India’s renewable and clean energy targets.


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