L&T Major Civil Work Order from JSW

L&T Major Civil Work Order from JSW

Larsen & Toubro to Execute Bhavali Pumped Storage Project

Larsen & Toubro (L\&T), one of India’s top engineering and construction firms, has received a major work order from JSW Energy for a large-scale infrastructure initiative in Maharashtra. The assignment involves the development of the Bhavali Pumped Storage Project (PSP), aimed at supporting India’s expanding clean energy grid. This new contract is a testament to L\&T’s proven ability in handling technically challenging civil construction works for energy infrastructure.

Project Location and Purpose

The Bhavali PSP will be situated across the districts of Nashik and Thane in Maharashtra. Once operational, the project will have a total energy capacity of 1,500 megawatts (MW). Its main goal is to improve power grid stability, particularly as the nation continues to add more renewable sources like solar and wind power, which produce variable outputs. Pumped storage systems act like giant batteries that balance power availability by storing energy during low-demand hours and releasing it when demand spikes.

Details of L\&T’s Role

As part of the agreement, L\&T’s Heavy Civil Infrastructure business will be in charge of a wide range of activities within the Bhavali project. The scope includes the construction of approach roads to the site, upper and lower reservoirs for water storage, underground tunnels and conduits to guide water flow, and a powerhouse structure built beneath the surface. This extensive scope reflects L\&T’s strength in managing highly complex civil engineering tasks under strict timelines and regulatory standards.

The Project’s Broader Significance

Pumped storage power stations such as Bhavali are key to strengthening the reliability of India’s electricity grid. With India’s rapid shift towards renewable energy, the role of storage facilities has become more important than ever. Projects like this one contribute directly to building a more sustainable and secure energy framework.

Financial Scale of the Contract

L\&T has identified this project as a “significant order,” which, based on its internal classification, suggests a value between ₹1,000 crore and ₹2,500 crore. This level of investment not only emphasizes the importance of the Bhavali project but also highlights the confidence JSW Energy places in L\&T’s technical capabilities. The contract further boosts L\&T’s growing portfolio in green energy and storage infrastructure.

Reinforcing Renewable Energy Infrastructure

This development aligns with national objectives to improve grid flexibility while scaling up renewable energy capacity. By handling all key civil works, L\&T will play a vital role in enabling clean energy distribution in Maharashtra and beyond. Their involvement in the Bhavali PSP is also expected to create employment, improve regional infrastructure, and contribute to India’s long-term decarbonization goals.

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