Texmaco Rail & Engineering Limited Inaugurates India’s Highest Capacity Gantry Crane at Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project

Texmaco Rail & Engineering Limited Inaugurates India’s Highest Capacity Gantry Crane at Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project

Texmaco Rail & Engineering Limited has successfully inaugurated and operated the highest capacity Gantry Crane installed for the first time in any hydro project in India. The crane, with a capacity of 250 MT, is part of the Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project, which aims to harness clean and sustainable energy. Located on the Subansiri River, serving as the border between Arunachal Pradesh and Assam, the project comprises eight units with a capacity of 250 MW each. It will generate power at its full capacity of 2000 MW. Texmaco Rail & Engineering Limited secured the contract for the project in 2006, competing with international companies TechnoPromt Export (Russia), Andritz (Austria) and Alstom (Portugal). The successful inauguration and operation of the Gantry Crane mark a significant milestone in the project’s execution. The crane was designed, manufactured, fabricated, tested, erected, and commissioned by the highly skilled team of Texmaco Rail & Engineering Limited. It showcases India’s engineering prowess in the hydro-power sector. The crane’s enormous capacity and precision engineering are a reflection of Texmaco’s unwavering commitment to delivering excellence in the infrastructure domain. The hydro-mechanical package for this project includes a range of cutting-edge steelwork, such as submerged radial gates, spillway bulkhead gates, draft tube gates, intake gates, trash rack panes, and diversion tunnel gates. Texmaco Rail & Engineering Limited’s successful operation of the Gantry Crane demonstrates its dedication and commitment to the successful execution of this monumental hydroelectric project. The project is a collaboration between Texmaco Rail & Engineering Limited and the National Hydro Power Corporation. It is a significant step towards harnessing clean and sustainable energy in India. Sudipta Mukherjee, Deputy Managing Director of Texmaco Rail & Engineering Limited, expressed his happiness and pride in being part of India’s journey towards clean and sustainable energy. Texmaco Rail & Engineering Limited is a premier multi-unit engineering and infrastructure company engaged in manufacturing Rolling Stock, Hydro Mechanical Equipments, Steel Castings, Rail EPC, Bridges, and other steel structures. The company continues to push the boundaries of innovation and engineering excellence in the infrastructure sector. Its successful inauguration and operation of India’s highest capacity Gantry Crane showcase its commitment to delivering excellence in the industry. The Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project is set to play a significant role in meeting India’s growing energy needs while reducing its carbon footprint. It is a remarkable achievement for Texmaco Rail & Engineering Limited and a proud moment for India’s engineering sector.

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