Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has achieved a significant milestone by securing an order to establish a 2x800 MW supercritical thermal power project on an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) basis. The order comes from Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) and pertains to a coal-based project in Koderma district, Jharkhand. Notably, this marks DVC’s first 800 MW project, which will be adjacent to the existing 2x500 MW units previously installed by BHEL.
Key Highlights:
Project Details:
- Location: Koderma district, Jharkhand.
- Awarded via International Competitive Bidding (ICB).
- Scope: Supply, erection, commissioning, and civil works.
- Key equipment sourced from BHEL’s manufacturing units across multiple cities.
- Execution on-site handled by BHEL’s Power Sector - Eastern Region.
- Emphasis on state-of-the-art equipment for emission control.
BHEL’s Role:
- BHEL, India’s leading power equipment manufacturer, has an extensive installed base of over 168,000 MW in thermal power plants across the country.
- The company plays a crucial role in enhancing India’s energy security and contributes significantly to the nation’s vision of self-reliance in the power sector.
- BHEL remains fully committed to meeting the growing demand for power equipment in India.