BHEL secures orders for two supercritical thermal units in Madhya Pradesh
Author: PPD Team Date: October 1, 2025
Author: PPD Team Date: October 1, 2025
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has received Notifications of Award from Madhya Pradesh Power Generating Company Limited (MPPGCL) for engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contracts covering two 660 MW supercritical thermal power projects in the state.
The notifications, issued on 29 September 2025, relate to Amarkantak Unit 6 in Anuppur district and Satpura Unit 12 in Sarni. Both projects will be implemented under the EPC scope, which includes the supply of equipment, erection and commissioning, and civil works.
The contracts were awarded through an open tender process by MPPGCL. The estimated value of the orders is between Rs 13,000 crore and Rs 15,000 crore, excluding taxes and duties.
According to the award terms, each unit is scheduled for completion within 57 months from the date of the notification.
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