Work on the first plant is scheduled to begin in the last quarter of 2009 in the state of West Bengal.
The agreement comes as part of AREVA’s strategy to strengthen its renewable energy offer, particularly in India and South-East Asia.
Ameet Shah, co-chairman of Astonfield: “Astonfield’s commitment to renewable energy involves bringing the world’s best technology players to the table. AREVA is a reference in its field and we look forward to continuing this relationship through this and many future successful biomass projects in India.”
Anil Srivastava, chief executive officer of AREVA Renewables: “AREVA currently has 100 bioenergy plants in operation or under construction worldwide, and will be putting all of its expertise behind a project of this magnitude.”
