The Chhattisgarh State Power Generation Company has awarded two EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) contracts to the city-based Bridge and Roof Company (India) Limited, valued at Rs 1,590 crore.

The installation of FGD (Flue Gas Desulphurization) units at two thermal power stations (TPS) is the subject of the contract.

The cumulative value of the contract is Rs 1,590 crore and we have formed a technical tie-up with ASTIC Environmental Engineering Co. Ltd of Japan for the project execution," Bridge and Roof Manger ( Business Development) Budhaditya Bose said.

The projects are at the 1x500 MW Korba TPS and the 2x500 MW Marwa TPS. The two are scheduled to be completed within 30 months from the date of signing of the contracts.

The scope of work includes design, engineering, supply of equipment, site execution, commissioning and testing of the entire FGD units.