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INTERNATIONAL VA TECH WABAG a leading pure-play water technology Indian & Maintenance (O&M) to ensure sustainable performance and
WABAG WINS EIB & KFW FUNDED DBO ORDER IN
ZAMBIA FOR WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANTS
efficiency.
Majority of the energy needs of the WWTPs will be sustainably met
Multinational Group, continues to expand its presence and
through green energy sources, utilizing a combination of biogas
strengthen its leadership position in the African Continent with
and solar power.
Design, Build & Operate (DBO) order worth ~ Euro 78 Million (~
WABAG’s successful track record in delivering world-class water
`700 Crore) from Lusaka Water Supply and Sanitation Company
and wastewater treatment projects, combined with its technically
(LWSC), multi-laterally funded by the European Investment Bank
(EIB) and the Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW) of Germany.
landmark contract in Zambia’s dynamic market.
This strategic win marks WABAG’s entry into Zambia, further superior and competitive bid, played a pivotal role in securing this
Commenting on this remarkable order win, Guhan Kandasamy,
strengthening its presence in Africa and reinforcing its role as a Head – Sales & Marketing (Africa), said, “We extend our heartfelt
comprehensive water solutions provider in the continent. gratitude to LWSC for their confidence in WABAG to deliver one
Under this DBO contract, WABAG will execute the Engineering, of Zambia’s largest and most advanced sanitation projects in
Procurement, and Construction (EPC) of two advanced the recent decades. Through this project, WABAG is proud to
Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTPs) a 54 MLD WWTP and a 19 contribute significantly to the Zambian government’s mission to
MLD WWTP located in Ngwerere and Chunga, Zambia. The EPC enhance water and sanitation infrastructure, positively impacting
phase will span 36 months, followed by 24 months of Operation countless lives.”

L&T HEAVY ENGINEERING WINS MULTIPLE ORDERS IN Q3 customer for a revamp project for a Fluid Catalytic Cracking Unit.
FY25. In Kuwait, the company was awarded an order to supply critical
Larsen & Toubro’s (L&T) Heavy Engineering division has announced components for hydrocracker reactors and high-pressure heat
the acquisition of several high-value orders in both international exchangers.
and domestic markets during the third quarter of FY25. In the domestic market, L&T strengthened its position in the fertilizer
On the international front, L&T won a significant LNG equipment sector by securing contracts for three urea reactors from Southern
order for a project in the United States, one of its largest LNG Petrochemical Industries Corporation, Indian Farmers Fertiliser
orders to date. Additionally, the company secured a breakthrough Cooperative Ltd, and Indorama India Private Ltd, marking 17
contract for a loop reactor in a Propane Dehydrogenation consecutive wins in the urea reactor segment.
Polypropylene Plant in Turkey, showcasing its expertise in the These “significant” orders, typically valued between `1,000 and
petrochemical sector. `2,500 crore, underline L&T’s growing footprint in various sectors,
L&T also received a repeat order from a Saudi Arabian oil & gas including LNG, petrochemicals, oil and gas, and fertilizers.

L&T SECURES TRANSMISSION & DISTRIBUTION ORDERS fault isolation and faster restoration of power. Internationally, L&T
WORTH UP TO `5,000 CRORE. has won significant orders in the Middle East. In Saudi Arabia,
Engineering giant Larsen & Toubro (L&T) announced recently that the company secured a contract to build a 380 kV substation
its Power Transmission & Distribution (PT&D) vertical has secured to facilitate the evacuation of solar power generation. In Kuwait,
new orders in India and the Middle East worth up to `5,000 crore. L&T has been awarded a 400 kV substation project for a major
L&T categorized these as large orders, falling within the `2,500 city. Additionally, in Dubai, L&T PT&D will establish several Extra
crore to `5,000 crore range. Among the key projects, the company High Voltage (EHV) substations, including a 400/132 kV substation,
has received an order for implementing an Advanced Distribution as part of the emirate’s efforts to upgrade its power transmission
Management System in West Bengal. This technology will enhance infrastructure. These developments are aimed at ensuring Dubai
power distribution by integrating Outage Management and remains a top global destination for residents, workers, and visitors.
Distribution Management System functions, providing real-time Last October, L&T’s PT&D vertical secured new orders in the Middle
monitoring and control of medium and low voltage networks. East and Africa worth up to `10,000 crore for expanding and
The system will improve network reliability by enabling quicker strengthening high-voltage electricity grids in the region.

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