GE Vernova wins 6‑GW HVDC transmission contract in India
GE Vernova was chosen by PowerGrid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) to deliver a 6‑GW high‑voltage direct‑current transmission corridor linking Barmer in Rajasthan to South Kalamb. The project, booked in the fourth quarter of 2026, will use an ±800‑kV, 6,000‑MW (2 × 3,000 MW) bipolar link and include GE Vernova’s LCC valve and eLumina control system. GE Vernova will handle design, equipment supply, construction, testing and commissioning of the full corridor.
Why it matters
The company says the contract will add to its order backlog and generate revenue from a high‑growth Indian grid‑modernisation market. Investors can expect incremental earnings as the project progresses through design and construction phases.
Key facts
- 1PowerGrid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) appointed GE Vernova to deliver the transmission corridor. gevernova.com
- 2The corridor will transmit 6 GW of power from Barmer, Rajasthan to South Kalamb. gevernova.com
- 3The link is designed as an ±800‑kV, 6,000‑MW (2 × 3,000 MW) bipolar HVDC system. gevernova.com
- 4The project was booked in the fourth quarter of 2026. gevernova.com
- 5GE Vernova will provide design, equipment supply, construction, testing and commissioning. gevernova.com
- 6The LCC valve will be manufactured at GE Vernova’s Pallavaram factory in India. enlit.world
Summary written by AlphAI AI Desk from 4 of 4 sources. Not investment advice. Figures are as stated by the linked sources.