Essar, now a multinational conglomerate, began its operations with the construction of an outer breakwater in Chennai Port (the then Madras Port) in 1969.
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Selection of the right private partner in a scientific way for sustainable, effective and viable results is key to the success of a project, Sumit Barua explains in this two-part series that is especially useful for developers.
Hydrocarbon: Fuel for Growth
Having established its credentials in the refinery sector, Essar Projects- Hydrocarbon Strategic Business Unit (SBU) plans to position itself as a leading Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) sector player in the petrochemicals, fertilizer and gas value chain.
Power Builder
Having constructed about 1,600 MW Power Projects that are under successful operation and targeting for a completion of total of 11,470 MW by 2014, EPIL Power SBU gained vast experience and capabilities in executing Essar Groups' as well as external Power projects on EPC basis.
Steeled for Success
In 2010, India was the world's fifth largest producer of crude steel, with domestic production growing at a rate of 9.5 per cent between 2000 and 2010. Even in 2010, the steel sector witnessed steady growth and exceeded the pre-crisis level.
Pipelines and terminals: Intelligent solutions in pipelines
Essar Pipelines and Terminals recently completed a 48-inch, 330 km high-pressure gas pipeline for GAIL, probably the longest large diameter pipeline that any contractor in India has done. The pipeline extends from Vijaipur in Madhya Pradesh to Dadri near Delhi.
Elevated
The Board of Directors of Larsen & Toubro (L&T) recently approved the elevation of SN Subrahmanyan as a Whole-time Director, with effect from 1 July.
View from the US: Giant awakening
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RInfra, R-power ink EPC deal
Reliance Infrastructure received a Rs 7,200 crore order for engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) from Reliance Power (R-Power).
KPTL order book up Rs 950 cr
Kalpataru Power Transmission (KPTL) has secured orders worth Rs 950 crore. The company has won three contracts from Power Grid Corporation worth Rs 546 crore.

