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IIT Kanpur and Mitcon win contracts for thermal power projects

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Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur has secured a contract worth Rs 1.47 million to conduct a wind tunnel test for the reinforced cement concrete (RCC) chimney at the 2×800 MW Koderma Thermal Power Expansion Project. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) had invited bids for the study in January 2025. The work is to be completed within one year. The Koderma project is a brownfield expansion planned by Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) in the Gumla…

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DVC re-invites bids for RMU of Maithon Hydel Power Station units

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Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) has re-invited bids for the renovation, modernisation, and upgradation (RMU) of Unit 1 and Unit 3 (20 MW each) of the Maithon Hydel Power Station on a turnkey basis. The tender was issued on May 13, 2025, with the last date for submission set as June 16, 2025. The earlier bid was floated in October 2023. The scope covers design, engineering, manufacturing, testing, transport, erection, commissioning, and performance testing. It also…

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DVC re-invites bids for 234 MW floating solar project on Maithon Dam

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Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) has re-issued tenders for setting up 234 MW/328 MWp floating solar power projects on Maithon Dam. The bids were re-invited on May 9, 2025, with the submission deadline set for June 16, 2025. The project will be located across Dhanbad in Jharkhand and Paschim Bardhaman in West Bengal. Earlier bids for the same scope were floated in December 2024. The scope includes detailed surveys and investigations, design and engineering, procurement, supply,…

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DVC signs PPAs with SJVN for 592 MW hydropower from Himachal projects

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Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) signed two purchase power agreements (PPAs) with SJVN Limited on April 29, 2025, to procure hydro power from the Sunni Dam and Luhri Stage I projects in Himachal Pradesh. The Sunni Dam Hydro Electric Project is a run-of-river scheme on the Satluj River near Khaira village in Shimla and Mandi districts. It will have six units totaling 382 MW (5 x 73 MW + 1 x 17 MW) and is being…

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EESL partners with DVC to drive energy efficiency

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Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) to enhance energy efficiency and clean energy adoption.  The collaboration aims to implement energy efficiency programs such as the street lights national programme, energy-efficient building solutions, and decentralised solar initiatives, including rooftop solar installations, solar carports, and hybrid thermal solar systems. The partnership will also promote electric mobility with the deployment of electric vehicles and charging infrastructure, along…

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BHEL wins Rs 62 bn contract for Raghunathpur thermal power plant

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Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) has received a letter of intent (LoI) from Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) for a Rs 62 billion contract related to the steam generator island package for DVC’s 2×660-MW Raghunathpur thermal power station (Phase-II) in Purulia district, West Bengal. The contract was awarded through an international competitive bidding process and includes the supply, erection, testing, and commissioning of steam generators, auxiliaries, electrostatic precipitators (ESP), flue gas desulphurization (FGD) systems, ash handling…

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DVC signs PPAs with GUVNL to supply 559 MW of power

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Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) has entered into power purchase agreements (PPAs) with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) to supply a total of 559 MW of electricity.  This includes 359 MW from the 800 MW Durgapur Thermal Power Expansion Project in West Bengal and 200 MW from the 2×800 MW Koderma Thermal Power Expansion Project in Jharkhand. The Durgapur project, situated in Bardhaman district, is an expansion of the retired Durgapur Steel Thermal Power Project. …

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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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DVC highest bidder for Hiranmaye Energy assets

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Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) has emerged as the highest bidder in the auction for Hiranmaye Energy’s assets, offering Rs 15 billion, surpassing the reserve price of Rs 13 billion.  This marks DVC’s first acquisition, adding to its total installed capacity of around 6,700 MW, including greenfield and brownfield expansions.  Hiranmaye Energy operates a 300 MW thermal power plant in Haldia, West Bengal, with two units of 150 MW each. The company holds a 25-year power…