Larsen & Toubro’s (L&T) construction wing has been chosen for a turnkey engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract for Amaala, under which, with the sponsors, French electricity utility EDF and UAE’s clean energy powerhouse Masdar, it will be responsible for developing systems allied to renewable energy generation and utilities.
Amaala will have an off-grid renewable energy system, incorporating a solar photovoltaic plant of around 250MWp and a battery energy storage system over and above 700MWh. Power systems will also comprise biofuel-powered internal combustion engines, high-voltage transmission lines, medium-voltage distribution networks, and three gas-insulated substations. The water systems element of the project involves constructing a 37 million liters per day (MLD) seawater reverse osmosis plant, six MLD sewage treatment plants, and associated marine works.
The contract awarded to L&T is part of the Kingdom’s efforts to integrate renewable energy generation and utilities into the destination
Larsen & Toubro’s senior executive vice-president of utilities, Madhava Das, said: “The award of this prestigious contract stands testimony to the synergistic strength of diverse offerings of L&T Construction in providing innovative solutions to customers keen on sustainable, clean, and reliable electricity and water systems.”
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