BHEL capacity augmentation and asset modernization in 2009-10

BHEL made a capital investment of INR 1767 crore during 2009-10 towards augmentation of manufacturing capacity and modernisation of facilities in manufacturing units and at power project sites, as against INR 1082 crore invested during 2009-10, registering an increase in capital investment of about 63%.

Focused attention was given on rebuilding and retrofitting of existing facilities to enhance their life, accuracy and productivity through an additional investment of INR 51 Crore.

BHEL has set-up state of the art facilities to manufacture supercritical equipment. A world-class facility for manufacture of high rating transformers has also been set up at Bhopal.

A new Centralised Stamping Unit commenced production at Jagdishpur in Uttar Pradesh.

BHEL has developed the capability to deliver 15,000 MW of power equipment per annum. Further augmentation to 20,000 MW per annum is underway and is expected to be completed by March 2012.

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