ONGC Ltd awards Rs 2,000 Crore contract to Pawan Hans for Offshore Helicopter Services

On Wednesday, Pawan Hans, the state-owned helicopter services provider, announced that it has clinched a lucrative contract with ONGC. This 10-year agreement, worth over Rs 2,000 crore, entails deploying four helicopters for transporting personnel to offshore duty sites. The helicopters involved are Dhruv NG models, manufactured by HAL.

This deal was secured through a competitive global bidding process, showcasing the competitiveness of Indian manufacturing in the international arena. ONGC has officially notified Pawan Hans of the award, marking a significant advancement in their logistics capabilities.

The new helicopters, designed for civil use but based on military technology, will enhance offshore operations by next year, symbolizing technological progress in India's aerospace sector.

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The Dhruv series has an operational record of over 375,000 cumulative flight hours logged by more than 335 units currently in service. The ALH Mk III variant, extensively used by the Indian defense forces, has proven its capabilities in demanding environments. Its civilian counterpart, Dhruv NG, is expected to deliver similar reliability and performance in offshore settings.

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