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Ceigall India Bags INR 5,300 Crore Transmission Project in Gujarat for 14 GW RE Evacuation

Ceigall India has received an INR 5,300 crore LoI from RECPDCL to develop a 765/400 kV AIS and 300 km of transmission lines for evacuating 14 GW of renewable power from Lakadia, Jam Khambhaliya and Jamnagar in Gujarat.

September 04, 2026. By Mrinmoy Dey

Ceigall India (CIL) has announced that it has received a Letter of Intent (LoI) from REC Power Development and Consultancy (RECPDCL) for the development of a major common transmission system in Gujarat.

The LoI has been awarded for the ‘Common Transmission System for evacuation of power from Lakadia (Phase-II: 7.5 GW), Jam Khambhaliya (Phase-II: 5.5 GW) and Jamnagar (Phase-I: 1 GW) – Part-B' project. The project entails the development of a 765/400 kV Air Insulated Substation (AIS) along with approximately 300 km of transmission lines, the company stated.

It further added that the project is valued at approximately INR 5,300 crore (inclusive of GST). The company will receive annual transmission charges of INR 608.67 crore each year over the 35-year operational period. Execution is expected to take 36 months, followed by this 35-year operational period.

The project forms part of the transmission infrastructure being developed to facilitate the evacuation of power from key renewable energy zones in Gujarat, including Lakadia, Jam Khambhaliya and Jamnagar.

Commenting on the development, Ramneek Sehgal, Managing Director, Ceigall India, said, “The project will contribute to the development of critical power transmission infrastructure in Gujarat and support the efficient evacuation of power from key generation regions. With our strong execution capabilities and focus on large-scale infrastructure development, we remain committed to contributing to India’s evolving energy and infrastructure landscape while creating long-term value for all our stakeholders.”

Ceigall India is an infrastructure EPC company developing highways, expressways, bridges, tunnels, runways and other major infrastructure projects across India. The company is also expanding its presence in the renewable energy sector through utility-scale solar and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects, further diversifying its infrastructure portfolio.

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