Hindustan Construction Company Wins ₹127 Crore Contract for Bhutan's Wangchhu Hydroelectric Project
Hindustan Construction secures Rs 127-cr Wangchhu Hydroelectric project

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Hindustan Construction Company (HCC) has been awarded a ₹127 crore contract by Wangchhu Hydroelectric Power in Bhutan for the Wangchhu Hydroelectric Project. The project involves critical construction works and is expected to be completed within nine months, contributing to Bhutan's expanding hydropower sector.
- 01HCC's contract with Wangchhu Hydroelectric Power is valued at ₹127 crore.
- 02The project includes the construction of diversion tunnels, hydromechanical gates, and cofferdams.
- 03The contract is set to be completed within nine months.
- 04Bhutan aims to achieve 6,000 MW of installed hydropower capacity under its 13th Five-Year Plan (2024-29).
- 05HCC has a history of over 30 years in Bhutan, contributing to major hydropower projects.
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Hindustan Construction Company (HCC) has secured a contract worth ₹127 crore from Wangchhu Hydroelectric Power Limited (WHPL) in Bhutan for the Wangchhu Hydroelectric Project. This contract entails the construction of essential components such as diversion tunnels, hydromechanical gates, and cofferdams, which are crucial for the early initiation of the project's main civil works. The project is expected to be completed within nine months, reflecting HCC's expertise in handling complex hydroelectric projects in challenging terrains. This contract follows a thorough technical and financial evaluation by WHPL, emphasizing HCC's capability in the hydropower sector. Bhutan's hydropower sector is on the brink of significant growth, as outlined in the country's 13th Five-Year Plan (2024-29), which aims for an installed capacity of 6,000 MW and ongoing investments in large-scale hydroelectric projects. HCC has played a pivotal role in Bhutan's hydropower development over the past three decades, having contributed to notable projects such as Tala (1,020 MW) and Punatsangchhu-1 (1,200 MW).
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The contract will enhance Bhutan's hydropower infrastructure, contributing to energy security and economic growth.
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