Tata Projects Limited, in collaboration with the Power Grid Company of Bangladesh (PGCB), has successfully completed the 112-kilometer, 400 kV double-circuit Barapukuria-Bogra transmission line project valued at $120 million. The ACCC® Stringing was executed on time in just 14 months, from August 30, 2023, to its completion, with no incidents reported.
The project involved the supply of approximately 2,700 km of ACCC® Dhaka-size conductor by Apar Industries and ACCC® hardware by Deravaux (France). Installation was carried out using Zeck tensioners and bull wheels, while porcelain insulators were used throughout. To ensure smooth installation, a team of ACCC® Master Installers – including Mr. Sharrif, Mr. Balaji, Mr. Siva, Mr. Rashdul, Mr. Rupesh, Mr. Asib, and Mr. Renjith – provided on-site training and technical support.
The Barapukuria-Bogra line is part of the larger Barapukuria-Bogra-Kaliakoir 400 kV transmission project. This includes the construction of 112 km of 400 kV double-circuit lines between Barapukuria and Bogura (executed by Tata Projects) and 140 km from Bogura to Kaliakoir (currently under execution by another EPC contractor). Additional work includes the extension of two 400 kV AIS bays at the Kaliakoir substation and two 230 kV AIS bays at the Parbotipur 230 kV switching station.
The primary goal of the project is to strengthen the high-voltage transmission network in northern Bangladesh, facilitating the future import of electricity from India, Nepal, and Bhutan. Challenging terrain, including hilly areas and submerged paddy fields, posed logistical difficulties for equipment placement, particularly at angle-tower sites, but these were successfully navigated. The entire line is supported by pile foundations.
Tata Projects received a Certificate of Appreciation from PGCB for adopting best Quality Practices & maintaining High Quality Standards and achieving one million safe man-hours during the project. The company was also honored with the 2023 International Safety Award by the British Safety Council. To date, PGCB has completed over 45 ACCC® Conductor installations across Bangladesh.
Tata Projects Limited, part of the TATA Group, is a leading Technology-driven Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) company. Tata Group has its operations in more than 100 countries. Their combined revenue reached $165 billion in FY 2023-24, with a workforce of over 1 million people worldwide.
Mr. Narendra Kumar, Head of Operations (T&D) Tata Projects Limited stated: “When safety, reliability and efficiency are crucial, incorporating latest technology in project execution becomes inevitable. Tata Projects Limited completed the 400 kV Barapukuria – Bogura EHV transmission line with the use of high capacity ACCC Conductor and high safety & quality standards which paved the way for a more sustainable and robust future for the energy business.”
Mr. Hitesh Mundhada, Vice President- South Asia, CTC Global added: “We are privileged that PGCB, Bangladesh, has consistently chosen ACCC® Conductor for enhancing their transmission network across a range of voltage levels. With more than 45 installations completed and several more underway, we remain deeply committed to advancing PGCB’s goal of dependable and high-quality transmission of electricity throughout the country. “
