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India to establish first 800-MW AUSC thermal power plant in Korba

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India’s first 800-MW advanced ultra-supercritical (AUSC) thermal power plant will be established in Korba, Chhattisgarh. The project is a collaboration between NTPC and BHEL, with support from the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research. In July 2024, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the joint effort by NTPC and BHEL to develop this innovative thermal power plant. The technology, indigenously developed through joint research and development, will be deployed in a full-scale 800 MW commercial plant,…

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DVC awards EPC contract for Koderma TPS Phase II to BHEL

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Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) has awarded Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract for the 2×800 MW Koderma Thermal Power Station (TPS) Phase II in Jharkhand.  The project will add 1,600 MW to DVC’s generation capacity, addressing growing regional energy demands and promoting socio-economic development. The Koderma TPS Phase II project aligns with DVC’s mission to provide reliable and sustainable power while bolstering the region’s energy infrastructure. The partnership with…

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L&T and BHEL bid for Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant reactor systems

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Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T) and Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) have submitted bids to Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) for the erection of nuclear reactor systems and turbine systems for Units 5 and 6 of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. NPCIL initiated the bidding process in April 2024. The project scope involves the installation of key systems, including generators, condensers, seawater systems, polar and trestle cranes, as well…

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BHEL secures contract for Telangana Stage-II thermal power plant

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Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) has secured a contract from NTPC Ltd to establish the main plant package for the 3×800 MW Telangana Stage-II supercritical thermal power plant.  The contract encompasses design, engineering, manufacturing, supply, erection, commissioning, and civil construction.  BHEL has received a Limited Notice to Proceed (LNTP) from NTPC to commence basic engineering work for the main plant package. Before this contract, BHEL had contributed to over 57% of NTPC’s thermal power installations…

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BHEL sees 23% growth in order inflows in H1FY25

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Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) reported a 23% increase in order inflows in the first half of FY25, reaching Rs 41.09 billion, up from Rs 33.48 billion in H1FY24. The power sector led the order bookings, contributing 93% of the inflows. As of September 30, 2024, BHEL’s outstanding order book stood at Rs 1.60 trillion, with 78.5% from the power sector, 19.1% from the industry sector, and 2.3% from exports. BHEL’s power T&D offerings fall…

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BHEL wins Rs 61 billion order from NTPC for Sipat thermal power project

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Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) has announced a major order worth over Rs 61 billion from NTPC Ltd for an EPC package at the 1×800 MW Sipat supercritical thermal power project (Stage III) in Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh. The order includes the supply of equipment such as boilers and turbine generators, along with erection, commissioning, and civil works. The contract was awarded through international competitive bidding. The project is scheduled for completion by September 20, 2028,…