Patel Engineering Awarded BTN/INR 230.70 Crore Contract for Hydroelectric Project in Bhutan
Mumbai, March 20, 2026 – Patel Engineering Ltd. has received a Letter of Award (LOA) from Dorjilung Hydro Power Limited (DHPL) for a contract valued at BTN/INR 230.70 crore (excluding taxes). The contract covers Package I: PreConstruction Works for the 1,125 MW Dorjilung Hydroelectric Power Project in Bhutan.Dorjilung Hydro Power Limited is a joint venture between Druk Green Power Corporation Limited (DGPC) and Tata Power Company Limited. The Dorjilung Hydroelectric Power Project represents Bhutan’s largest hydro project under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.
The scope of Patel Engineering’s work includes civil and hydromechanical activities, encompassing the construction of two diversion tunnels, an intermediate adit, a highway road tunnel, and four sets of vertical lift fixed wheel gates. The project is scheduled for completion within 300 days, with a one-year defects notification period. The project site is located approximately 7 km from Autsho town in Mongar Dzongkhag, Bhutan.
"We are delighted to have been entrusted with this prestigious project," said Ms. Kavita Shirvaikar, Managing Director of Patel Engineering. "This project strengthens our long-term partnership with Bhutan and reaffirms our commitment to sustainable growth and regional collaboration."
Patel Engineering Ltd., established in 1949, specializes in hydropower, tunnelling, and irrigation projects. The company has completed over 85 dams, 40 hydroelectric projects, and more than 300 km of tunnelling.
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