New Delhi: REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL), a wholly owned subsidiary of REC Limited under the Ministry of Power, has handed over Ranipur Chunar Power Transmission Limited, a project-specific Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), to successful bidder H G Infra Engineering Limited for development of an intra-state transmission project in Uttar Pradesh.
The SPV handover took place on September 26, 2026, following the successful completion of the bidding process for the project. H G Infra Engineering emerged as the successful bidder through the Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) process conducted by RECPDCL, which acted as the Bid Process Coordinator.
The project will be developed under the Build, Own, Operate and Transfer (BOOT) model and is aimed at strengthening the intra-state power transmission network in Uttar Pradesh.
Ranipur Chunar Transmission Project: Key Highlights
The project involves the development of new transmission infrastructure across Mau and Mirzapur districts of Uttar Pradesh.
Major components include:
- 220/132/33 kV Air Insulated Substation (AIS) at Ranipur in Mau
- 220/132/33 kV AIS at Chunar in Mirzapur
- A 220 kV double-circuit transmission line from Rasra to Ranipur
- Associated transmission infrastructure required for the project
- 18-month implementation schedule
The new infrastructure is expected to strengthen electricity transmission capacity in the relevant areas and support reliable power supply to meet regional requirements.
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RECPDCL Hands Over SPV to H G Infra Engineering
The formal handover of the project-specific SPV was carried out by Rajesh Raj, Senior General Manager and Head of Department, RECPDCL, to Ujjval Verma, Chief General Manager (Finance), H G Infra Engineering Limited.
Senior officials from RECPDCL, H G Infra Engineering Limited and Uttar Pradesh Power Transmission Corporation Limited (UPPTCL) were also present during the handover ceremony.
The transfer marks the next stage of the project after completion of the competitive bidding process.
Project to Be Developed Under BOOT Model
The Ranipur Chunar Power Transmission Project has been awarded through the Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding mechanism.
Under the arrangement, H G Infra Engineering will develop the project on a Build, Own, Operate and Transfer (BOOT) basis.
The use of competitive bidding and project-specific SPVs is part of the broader approach to developing transmission infrastructure through private-sector participation.
18-Month Timeline for Project Completion
The project has an implementation schedule of 18 months.
Once completed, the two new 220/132/33 kV substations and the associated 220 kV transmission line are expected to strengthen the transmission network in Uttar Pradesh.
The infrastructure will help support reliable transmission of electricity and cater to the power requirements of the relevant regions.
Project at a Glance
- Project: Ranipur Chunar Power Transmission Project
- SPV: Ranipur Chunar Power Transmission Limited
- Successful Bidder: H G Infra Engineering Limited
- Bid Process: Tariff-Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB)
- Development Model: Build, Own, Operate and Transfer (BOOT)
- Substations: Two 220/132/33 kV Air Insulated Substations (AIS)
- Locations: Ranipur, Mau and Chunar, Mirzapur
- Transmission Line: 220 kV double-circuit Rasra–Ranipur line
- Implementation Period: 18 months
Transmission Infrastructure to Strengthen Uttar Pradesh Grid
The Ranipur Chunar project is expected to contribute to the expansion and strengthening of Uttar Pradesh’s intra-state transmission network.
With the construction of two new substations and the Rasra–Ranipur double-circuit transmission line, the project will add new transmission infrastructure in the region.
The handover of the SPV to H G Infra Engineering therefore marks an important step towards the implementation of the project, which is scheduled to be completed within 18 months.
About RECPDCL
REC Power Development and Consultancy Ltd. (RECPDCL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of REC Ltd. It undertakes activities related to power transmission and distribution development, consultancy and project implementation, including facilitating competitive bidding processes for transmission projects.
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