The proposal to upgrade the existing Tirupati domestic airport at Renigunta to an International Airport in view of the heavy influx of pilgrims was mooted two years ago. The Union Civil Aviation Ministry proposed to extend the existing runway by 984 meters and build a new integrated terminal building with modular facilities. The Airports Authority of India has agreed to bear the capital expenditure of Rs 300 crore for the Tirupati International Airport project while the state government is providing 718 acres of land. So far about 300 acres of land at Renigunta has been handed over to the AAI, a district revenue official said.
more at:
http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/ntpcbhel-project-site-in-ap-might-face-row-over-christening/279241.html
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
BHEL is recruiting !
BHEL is recruiting Engineer Trainees, Supervisor trainees.
BHEL recruitment 2010 for ETs and STs
Engineer Trainee
Mechanical Engg.: 400
Electrical Engg.: 125
Electronics Engg. 75
Total 600
Supervisor Trainee
Mechanical Engg.: 550
Electrical Engg.: 150
Electronics Engg.: 75
Civil Engg.: 25
Total 800
Important and key dates for recruitment 2010:
Commencement of on-line submission of applications: 30th August, 2010.
Closing of on-line submission of Applications : 20th September, 2010.
Last date of receipt of Ack. Slips at BHEL, BAP Ranipet: 27th September, 2010.
ref:
http://careers.bhel.in/
BHEL recruitment 2010 for ETs and STs
Engineer Trainee
Mechanical Engg.: 400
Electrical Engg.: 125
Electronics Engg. 75
Total 600
Supervisor Trainee
Mechanical Engg.: 550
Electrical Engg.: 150
Electronics Engg.: 75
Civil Engg.: 25
Total 800
Important and key dates for recruitment 2010:
Commencement of on-line submission of applications: 30th August, 2010.
Closing of on-line submission of Applications : 20th September, 2010.
Last date of receipt of Ack. Slips at BHEL, BAP Ranipet: 27th September, 2010.
ref:
http://careers.bhel.in/
Monday, August 30, 2010
NTPC inks Rs 13,200 cr deal with Bangladesh
State-run generation utility NTPC on Monday signed an MoU with Bangladesh Power Development Board to establish two thermal power projects in the neighbouring country at an estimated investment of Rs 13,200 crore, even as it has offered upto 49% stake in its gas-fired project in Kerala to Qatar Petroleum in return for assured fuel supply.
The power plants in Bangladesh will have an aggregate capacity of 2,640 mw and will be set up at port cities of Chittagong and Khulna. The coal-fired plants are likely to be built as equal joint venture but operated by NTPC. The plants will use imported coal as fuel. NTPC will also train BPDB engineers and help improve efficiency of existing power stations.
more at:
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/NTPC-inks-Rs-13200-cr-deal-with-Bangladesh/articleshow/6462992.cms
ps: This has nothing to with BHEl, but, I hope BHEL wiull get to supply equipment !
The power plants in Bangladesh will have an aggregate capacity of 2,640 mw and will be set up at port cities of Chittagong and Khulna. The coal-fired plants are likely to be built as equal joint venture but operated by NTPC. The plants will use imported coal as fuel. NTPC will also train BPDB engineers and help improve efficiency of existing power stations.
more at:
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/NTPC-inks-Rs-13200-cr-deal-with-Bangladesh/articleshow/6462992.cms
ps: This has nothing to with BHEl, but, I hope BHEL wiull get to supply equipment !
BHEL taps into IIT's R&D expertise for desalination
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited’s (BHEL) two units — Tiruchi and Ranipet — have collaborated Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IITM) for joint research and the focus would be sea water desalination and pollutant control systems which would be a great boon for the public and society at large, according to BHEL’s senior official.
O P Bhutani, director (engineering, research and director), said aimed to strengthen research and other collaborative projects with the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IITM). He added that research with academic institutions has been identified as a critical success factor by BHEL.
"This collaborative research with academic institutions would go a long way in meeting the growing technology needs which were becoming increasingly unavailable through technical collaborations with other companies," he added.
BHEL is continuously benchmarking its wide range of products to identify technology gaps and focus its R&D towards finding solutions to fill the gaps to ensure that its products are of the best global standards, he added.
more at:
http://sify.com/finance/bhel-taps-into-iit-s-r-d-expertise-for-desalination-news-news-ki4bkSfjebd.html
O P Bhutani, director (engineering, research and director), said aimed to strengthen research and other collaborative projects with the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IITM). He added that research with academic institutions has been identified as a critical success factor by BHEL.
"This collaborative research with academic institutions would go a long way in meeting the growing technology needs which were becoming increasingly unavailable through technical collaborations with other companies," he added.
BHEL is continuously benchmarking its wide range of products to identify technology gaps and focus its R&D towards finding solutions to fill the gaps to ensure that its products are of the best global standards, he added.
more at:
http://sify.com/finance/bhel-taps-into-iit-s-r-d-expertise-for-desalination-news-news-ki4bkSfjebd.html
PM to lay stone for NTPC-BHEL project on Sept 1
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will arrive at Tirupati on September 1 to lay the foundation stone for the NTPC-BHEL joint venture power plant manufacturing project at Mannavaram village near Srikalahasthi. The Prime Minister will also lay the foundation stone for the Tirupati international airport.
Two years ago, the Ministry of Civil Aviation had decided to upgrade the existing airport at Tirupati to an international one by constructing a new integrated terminal building encompassing all modular facilities and extending the existing runway by 984 metres.
The Airports Authority of India has agreed to bear the capital expenditure of Rs 300 crore, while the state government provides the required land of about 718 acre. The state government has handed over advance possession of land totalling 293.05 acres located in Renigunta.
more at:
http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/pm-to-lay-stone-for-ntpc-bhel-projectsept-1/406246/
Two years ago, the Ministry of Civil Aviation had decided to upgrade the existing airport at Tirupati to an international one by constructing a new integrated terminal building encompassing all modular facilities and extending the existing runway by 984 metres.
The Airports Authority of India has agreed to bear the capital expenditure of Rs 300 crore, while the state government provides the required land of about 718 acre. The state government has handed over advance possession of land totalling 293.05 acres located in Renigunta.
more at:
http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/pm-to-lay-stone-for-ntpc-bhel-projectsept-1/406246/
Saturday, August 28, 2010
NTPC, Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR) and BHEL team up
NTPC, Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR) and BHEL have signed a memorandum of understanding for indigenous development of next generation of super-critical technology. The development of this technology is meant to increase the power project`s efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. The technology will result close to 15-20% reduction in CO2 emission
ref:
http://www.myiris.com/newsCentre/storyShow.php?fileR=20100828040025500&dir=2010/08/28&secID=livenews
ref:
http://www.myiris.com/newsCentre/storyShow.php?fileR=20100828040025500&dir=2010/08/28&secID=livenews
Friday, August 27, 2010
Ministry of Power devises a China deterrent: 21% duty on equipment
Giving in to the demands of domestic equipment makers such as Larsen and Toubro (L&T) and state-owned BHEL, which have lost over Rs 65,000 crore worth orders to Chinese companies, the power ministry plans to seek Cabinet approval for levying duties adding up to over 21 per cent on import of equipment for mega power plants. Such high duties will make imports expensive and power projects planned on such imports potentially unviable. So far, Chinese firms have already committed to supply equipment to two ultra mega power projects (UMPPs) and four mega power projects worth 13,200 mega watts duty-free.
ref:
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Ministry-of-Power-devises-a-China-deterrent--21--duty-on-equipment/673538
ref:
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Ministry-of-Power-devises-a-China-deterrent--21--duty-on-equipment/673538
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Ansaldo, BGR join race for NTPC boiler supply
Competition is set to intensify for the Rs 9,000- crore bulk order for supply of boilers to NTPC's power projects with two more players—Ansaldo and BGR Energy—entering the fray in the fresh bidding. Only L&T Power and Bhel had submitted bids against the original tender issued by the public sector power major for the project.
NTPC had to scrap the original tender after L&T Power's bid was rejected on technical grounds in June, leaving Bhel as the sole contender for the project.
When NTPC issued original tender for the procurement of boilers in September 2009, Ansaldo had expressed interest in bidding for the project. However, it wanted two-month's extension in bid submission date. In a hurry to expedite procurement process, NTPC declined Ansaldo' request. As a result, only Bhel and L&T submitted bids.
The government has envisaged introduction of supercritical power equipment in the country through bulk orders by central utilities like NTPC and Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) for their 12 th plan projects. Following a decision by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) in January 2009, NTPC initiated tendering for the bulk procurement of eleven sets of 660 mw supercritical boilers and turbines. While nine sets of equipment will be used in NTPC's own projects, two are meant for DVC.
Bidders are required to have equipment manufacturing facility in India. To benefit from this policy, private players like Bharat Forge, L&T, JSW and BGR Energy are setting up manufacturing facility in technological collaboration with overseas partners like Alstom, Mitshubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and Toshiba.
ref:
http://www.financialexpress.com/news/Ansaldo--BGR-join-race-for-NTPC-boiler-supply/672690/
NTPC had to scrap the original tender after L&T Power's bid was rejected on technical grounds in June, leaving Bhel as the sole contender for the project.
When NTPC issued original tender for the procurement of boilers in September 2009, Ansaldo had expressed interest in bidding for the project. However, it wanted two-month's extension in bid submission date. In a hurry to expedite procurement process, NTPC declined Ansaldo' request. As a result, only Bhel and L&T submitted bids.
The government has envisaged introduction of supercritical power equipment in the country through bulk orders by central utilities like NTPC and Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) for their 12 th plan projects. Following a decision by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) in January 2009, NTPC initiated tendering for the bulk procurement of eleven sets of 660 mw supercritical boilers and turbines. While nine sets of equipment will be used in NTPC's own projects, two are meant for DVC.
Bidders are required to have equipment manufacturing facility in India. To benefit from this policy, private players like Bharat Forge, L&T, JSW and BGR Energy are setting up manufacturing facility in technological collaboration with overseas partners like Alstom, Mitshubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and Toshiba.
ref:
http://www.financialexpress.com/news/Ansaldo--BGR-join-race-for-NTPC-boiler-supply/672690/
BHEL-NTPC JV To Begin On 1 Sept
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will formally lay the foundation stone for the BHEL-NTPC joint venture at Mannavaram in Chittoor, on 1 September.
The Prime Minister's schedule has been finalized after being postponed many times due to various reasons.
Singh will visit Tirumala on the morning of 1 September and offer special puja to the Lord, before proceeding to Mannavaram.
He would then lay the foundation stone for the BHEL-NTPC joint venture project being set up to manufacture electrical equipment.
The state government had allotted 750 acres of land at Mannavaram for the project, at a nominal price of Rs. 100 per acre, as it would provide direct employment to 6,000 besides indirect employment to over 25,000 people.
more at:
http://www.fullhyderabad.com/hyderabad-news/pm-to-lay-bhel-ntpc-joint-venture-foundation-stone-on-sept-1-1437
The Prime Minister's schedule has been finalized after being postponed many times due to various reasons.
Singh will visit Tirumala on the morning of 1 September and offer special puja to the Lord, before proceeding to Mannavaram.
He would then lay the foundation stone for the BHEL-NTPC joint venture project being set up to manufacture electrical equipment.
The state government had allotted 750 acres of land at Mannavaram for the project, at a nominal price of Rs. 100 per acre, as it would provide direct employment to 6,000 besides indirect employment to over 25,000 people.
more at:
http://www.fullhyderabad.com/hyderabad-news/pm-to-lay-bhel-ntpc-joint-venture-foundation-stone-on-sept-1-1437
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
BHEL commissions captive power station at Oman
BHEL today said it has commissioned a captive gas-based power station at a refinery in Oman.
The 26-MW Gas Turbine Generator was put on stream at the Oman Refinery and Petrochemical plant in Muscat, an official statement said.
This is the second such unit to be commissioned by BHEL at the refinery. Another unit of similar rating was commissioned at the same project in May, 2010.
The Gas Turbine Generator units were engineered, manufactured and supplied by the company's Hyderabad Plant, while the control system has been supplied by its Bangalore unit.
Oman is a key export market for BHEL with several benchmark references established by the company, including installing 16 Gas Turbine sets with a cumulative capacity of more than 1,250 MW in the west Asian country alone.
At present, BHEL is executing 45 contracts in 23 countries, which include major turnkey projects in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Libya, Syria and Sudan.
ref:
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/energy/power/BHEL-commissions-captive-power-station-at-Oman/articleshow/6431755.cms
The 26-MW Gas Turbine Generator was put on stream at the Oman Refinery and Petrochemical plant in Muscat, an official statement said.
This is the second such unit to be commissioned by BHEL at the refinery. Another unit of similar rating was commissioned at the same project in May, 2010.
The Gas Turbine Generator units were engineered, manufactured and supplied by the company's Hyderabad Plant, while the control system has been supplied by its Bangalore unit.
Oman is a key export market for BHEL with several benchmark references established by the company, including installing 16 Gas Turbine sets with a cumulative capacity of more than 1,250 MW in the west Asian country alone.
At present, BHEL is executing 45 contracts in 23 countries, which include major turnkey projects in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Libya, Syria and Sudan.
ref:
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/energy/power/BHEL-commissions-captive-power-station-at-Oman/articleshow/6431755.cms
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
CIL will supply imported coal to power sector in 2011
Coal India is making slow but steady progress on thermal coal imports. Industry sources suggest that the company is now aiming to supply imported coal to the power sector in early 2011.
The coal major has already received letter of intents (LoI) from NTPC (4 mt), Damodar Valley Corporation (0.8 mt) and others for importing approximately 6 million tonnes (mt) of thermal coal during the fiscal.
Imported coal is used by power producers, partly to bridge the domestic demand-supply gap and partly for blending with the domestic coal to meet the emission-control norms.
According to Plan projections, India may require 35 mt of imported thermal coal this fiscal. Of this, over 13 mt will be consumed by the country's largest power producer, NTPC.
To meet the demand, CIL has adopted a two-pronged strategy that presupposes direct buying in the open market overseas as well as long-term supply contracts (through strategic alliances) at prices lower than the open market price.
more at : http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2010/08/25/stories/2010082550850300.htm
The coal major has already received letter of intents (LoI) from NTPC (4 mt), Damodar Valley Corporation (0.8 mt) and others for importing approximately 6 million tonnes (mt) of thermal coal during the fiscal.
Imported coal is used by power producers, partly to bridge the domestic demand-supply gap and partly for blending with the domestic coal to meet the emission-control norms.
According to Plan projections, India may require 35 mt of imported thermal coal this fiscal. Of this, over 13 mt will be consumed by the country's largest power producer, NTPC.
To meet the demand, CIL has adopted a two-pronged strategy that presupposes direct buying in the open market overseas as well as long-term supply contracts (through strategic alliances) at prices lower than the open market price.
more at : http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2010/08/25/stories/2010082550850300.htm
Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd,cold to competition heat, says rivals not strong
From near domination now to a cut-throat environment in a couple of years, one would argue that times are going to be quite different for B Prasada Rao and Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd, the only employer he has had in his 32 years of professional life.
However, Rao, chairman and managing director of the state-owned power equipment maker, seems least perturbed.
“None of the players has the strength Bhel has, and the company doesn’t really book an order which will cut its legs,” he said in an interview.
Mention that Bhel had a near monopoly status so far which will go away in a couple of years, and Rao—excruciatingly laconic—objects to the reference.
more at :
http://www.dnaindia.com/money/report_bharat-heavy-electricals-ltdcold-to-competition-heat-says-rivals-not-strong_1428337
However, Rao, chairman and managing director of the state-owned power equipment maker, seems least perturbed.
“None of the players has the strength Bhel has, and the company doesn’t really book an order which will cut its legs,” he said in an interview.
Mention that Bhel had a near monopoly status so far which will go away in a couple of years, and Rao—excruciatingly laconic—objects to the reference.
more at :
http://www.dnaindia.com/money/report_bharat-heavy-electricals-ltdcold-to-competition-heat-says-rivals-not-strong_1428337
Monday, August 23, 2010
CMD, BHEL honoured with Distinguished Fellow Award – 2010
Mr. B. Prasada Rao, Chairman & Managing Director, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has been awarded the prestigious ‘Distinguished Fellow Award 2010’ by the Institute of Directors (IOD). The award was presented by Sh. Virbhadra Singh, Hon’ble Union Minister for Steel to Mr. B. Prasada Rao at a function in New Delhi.
The award is given annually to Corporate Leaders and top Government officials for their outstanding contribution in the field of Corporate Governance and Corporate Social Responsibility.
more at:
http://www.newspostonline.com/national/cmd-bhel-honoured-with-distinguished-fellow-award-2010-2010082485662
The award is given annually to Corporate Leaders and top Government officials for their outstanding contribution in the field of Corporate Governance and Corporate Social Responsibility.
more at:
http://www.newspostonline.com/national/cmd-bhel-honoured-with-distinguished-fellow-award-2010-2010082485662
Liability clause could deter equipment firms
Leading public and private sector suppliers of nuclear equipment, like L&T and BHEL, are unanimously opposed to the move to make them liable for any mishap at a nuclear plant. Foreign suppliers with tie ups with BHEL with BHEL and L&T — like GE-Hitachi, Westinghouse and Toshiba reportedly opposed the move.
This could mean a major roadblock for India’s plans to build nuclear power plants.
Suppliers also fear no insurance company will come forward to give them a policy cover for a period of 60 years, as proposed in the Bill.
Industry bodies FICCI and CII are preparing a representation on behalf of domestic and foreign suppliers of nuclear equipments for submission to the government.
more at:
http://www.hindustantimes.com/Liability-clause-could-deter-equipment-firms/Article1-590961.aspx
This could mean a major roadblock for India’s plans to build nuclear power plants.
Suppliers also fear no insurance company will come forward to give them a policy cover for a period of 60 years, as proposed in the Bill.
Industry bodies FICCI and CII are preparing a representation on behalf of domestic and foreign suppliers of nuclear equipments for submission to the government.
more at:
http://www.hindustantimes.com/Liability-clause-could-deter-equipment-firms/Article1-590961.aspx
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Power ministry may withdraw price preference to BHEL
BS reported that power ministry will soon approach the cabinet to do away with the 15% price preference to domestic manufacturers, under the mega power policy. This proposal will primarily affect state run Bharat Heavy Electrical Ltd.
In a draft cabinet note, the power ministry has recommended imposition of 5% customs duty, 10% CVD and 4% special additional duty (SAD) to be uniformly applicable to all categories of power projects.
The move has been opposed by private power generating companies, including TATA Power, Reliance Power and Lanco, as it will increase the cost of generation.
Once the imposition of duty is approved, the policy for 15% price preference to domestic manufacturers in case of cost plus projects of public sector units will be withdrawn.
ref:
http://www.steelguru.com/indian_news/Power_ministry_may_withdraw_price_preference_to_BHEL/161417.html
In a draft cabinet note, the power ministry has recommended imposition of 5% customs duty, 10% CVD and 4% special additional duty (SAD) to be uniformly applicable to all categories of power projects.
The move has been opposed by private power generating companies, including TATA Power, Reliance Power and Lanco, as it will increase the cost of generation.
Once the imposition of duty is approved, the policy for 15% price preference to domestic manufacturers in case of cost plus projects of public sector units will be withdrawn.
ref:
http://www.steelguru.com/indian_news/Power_ministry_may_withdraw_price_preference_to_BHEL/161417.html
BHEL expects to bag orders worth Rs. 60,000 cr this fiscal
Riding on the growth of the power sector, state-owned BHEL on Friday said it expects to bag orders worth Rs. 60,000 crore in the current financial year.
“We got new orders worth Rs. 60,000 crore in the last fiscal. We expect the same for the current financial year,” BHEL CMD B. Prasada Rao told PTI on the sidelines of a function here.
At present, Rao said, the company’s order book stands at Rs. 1.48 lakh crore.
BHEL is the largest equipment manufacturer in India. It supplies its products to industries such as power, steel and cement.
India has set a revised target of producing additional 62,302 mw of energy by 2011-12. At present, it produces 1.59 lakh mw of power, in which NTPC has a major share.
Moreover, Rao said the company is awaiting for the government’s approval to form a tripartite joint venture with Nuclear Power Corporation of India and French energy equipment major Alstom for producing equipment for nuclear power units.
“The proposal is with the government at present,” he said.
more at:
http://www.thehindu.com/business/companies/article584133.ece
“We got new orders worth Rs. 60,000 crore in the last fiscal. We expect the same for the current financial year,” BHEL CMD B. Prasada Rao told PTI on the sidelines of a function here.
At present, Rao said, the company’s order book stands at Rs. 1.48 lakh crore.
BHEL is the largest equipment manufacturer in India. It supplies its products to industries such as power, steel and cement.
India has set a revised target of producing additional 62,302 mw of energy by 2011-12. At present, it produces 1.59 lakh mw of power, in which NTPC has a major share.
Moreover, Rao said the company is awaiting for the government’s approval to form a tripartite joint venture with Nuclear Power Corporation of India and French energy equipment major Alstom for producing equipment for nuclear power units.
“The proposal is with the government at present,” he said.
more at:
http://www.thehindu.com/business/companies/article584133.ece
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Power cos seek mining partners to bid for 1,920-Mw project
joint venture between the Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu governments for a pit-head power project, has been allotted the biggest coal block yet given for a project to be competitively bid.
The block, located in Raigarh district of Chhattisgarh, has reserves of 768 million tonnes. The coal block allotted for the Sasan ultra mega power project (in Madhya Pradesh) has around 750 mt.
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The miner-cum-power developer who would win the project will have to put up a 1,920 Mw power project. Half the power produced can be sold on a merchant basis, while the other half should be sold to Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu state electricity boards. The extra coal from this mine has to be diverted back to the joint venture company.
Industry sources say the high technical qualification norms might not allow many companies to qualify. Bidders should have at least three years experience in mining 10 million tonnes in the past three years, either in India or abroad. Bidders who have been selected to develop a coal mine with geological reserves of 250 mt are also qualified.
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The miner-cum-power developer who would win the project will have to put up a 1,920 Mw power project. Half the power produced can be sold on a merchant basis, while the other half should be sold to Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu state electricity boards. The extra coal from this mine has to be diverted back to the joint venture company.
Industry sources say the high technical qualification norms might not allow many companies to qualify. Bidders should have at least three years experience in mining 10 million tonnes in the past three years, either in India or abroad. Bidders who have been selected to develop a coal mine with geological reserves of 250 mt are also qualified.
More at:
http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/power-cos-seek-mining-partners-to-bid-for-1920-mw-project/405193/
BHEL to commission power generating plants before CWG
Engineering major BHEL, engaged in manufacture of power plant equipments, will commisssion plants to generate about 1,500 mw of power before the the start of commonwealth games (CWG). Out of the 2750 mw power plants to be commissioned before the commencement of CWG, already 1500 mw generation was synchronized and work on plants to produce the remaining quantity of power would be able to be completed before the end of September,A V Krishnan, Executive Director, BHEL said here. He said 2x500mw coal based power plant by NTPC at Dadri, near New Delhi had already been synchronized and the work on the Mejia (West Bengal) plants with capacity of 2 x 500 by DVC (Damodar Valley Corporation) would be completed soon. The project at Jajjhar with 500 MW capacity, a JV of NTPC and Haryana State Power Corporation, would be commissioned by September, he said. The 250 MW Bawana project was ready for usage, he said. The BHEL was committed to commission a total capacity of 15000 mw power addition across the country before end of this fiscal year. He said the third phase of capacity augmentation of boiler plant here was being taken up to raise the manufacturing capacity to 20000 MW.
ref:
http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/bhel-to-commission-power-generating-plants-before-cwg/243490.html
ref:
http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/bhel-to-commission-power-generating-plants-before-cwg/243490.html
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
BHEL, IITM to take up joint research
Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) units at Tiruchi and Ranipet will collaborate with the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IITM), for joint research in sea water desalination and pollutant control systems.
O P Bhutani, director (engineering R&D), BHEL, who was here to inaugurate the company's R&D Gateway, said the company was looking to strengthen joint research and other collaborative projects with IITM. He said research with academic institutions had been identified as a critical success factor by BHEL.
"This new initiative will be an ideal platform and can catalyse technology development. It would also help us realise the dream of being the first to put up ultra-super-critical power plants in line with the government’s vision for India," said Bhutani.
ref:
http://sify.com/finance/bhel-iitm-to-take-up-joint-research-news-news-kitcvgeiihh.html
O P Bhutani, director (engineering R&D), BHEL, who was here to inaugurate the company's R&D Gateway, said the company was looking to strengthen joint research and other collaborative projects with IITM. He said research with academic institutions had been identified as a critical success factor by BHEL.
"This new initiative will be an ideal platform and can catalyse technology development. It would also help us realise the dream of being the first to put up ultra-super-critical power plants in line with the government’s vision for India," said Bhutani.
ref:
http://sify.com/finance/bhel-iitm-to-take-up-joint-research-news-news-kitcvgeiihh.html
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
CBI probes Chautala’s role in awarding contract to Bhel
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is probing allegations that former Haryana chief minister Om Prakash Chautala, his then chief secretary L.M. Goyal and others had favoured state-owned power equipment maker Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (Bhel) in awarding a contract for setting up two power units in 2002.
The central agency is also probing whether Bhel donated `25 crore to Chautala’s party, the Indian National Lok Dal, and gave `2 crore to Goyal, who was Haryana chief secretary in 2000-02, to get the project, said a senior CBI official.
Chautala and Goyal are alleged to have awarded the contract for setting up two thermal power units, each of 250MW, at the Tau Devi Lal Thermal Power Project in Panipat to Bhel on a turnkey basis without competitive bidding.
The Haryana government then headed by Chautala in 2002 signed an agreement with Bhel for the construction of the two units at a cost of around `1,500 crore.
more at:
http://www.livemint.com/2010/08/17212651/CBI-probes-Chautala8217s-ro.html?atype=tp
The central agency is also probing whether Bhel donated `25 crore to Chautala’s party, the Indian National Lok Dal, and gave `2 crore to Goyal, who was Haryana chief secretary in 2000-02, to get the project, said a senior CBI official.
Chautala and Goyal are alleged to have awarded the contract for setting up two thermal power units, each of 250MW, at the Tau Devi Lal Thermal Power Project in Panipat to Bhel on a turnkey basis without competitive bidding.
The Haryana government then headed by Chautala in 2002 signed an agreement with Bhel for the construction of the two units at a cost of around `1,500 crore.
more at:
http://www.livemint.com/2010/08/17212651/CBI-probes-Chautala8217s-ro.html?atype=tp
NTPC-BHEL JV looking for global technology partner
NTPC-BHEL Power Projects, the joint venture between state-run BHEL and NTPC for making power equipment among others, is likely to rope in a global technology provider and may offer a minority stake, an NTPC official said today.
"We are looking for a technological tie up with a global firm to join us in our joint venture with BHEL," the official said, adding, "we are talks with various foreign firms."
He however, declined to name those companies.
The technology would be mainly used for coal and ash handling plants of the projects that would be taken up by NTPC-BHEL Power Projects Pvt Ltd (NBPPL).
"NBPPL need technology for coal as well as ash handling plants ... If it (global firm) wants to pick up stake they can," the official said.
NTPC-BHEL Power Projects is a 50:50 JV firm between power producer NTPC and equipment maker BHEL for carrying out engineering, procurement and construction contracts, besides manufacturing and supplying equipment for power plants.
The JV has an order book of about Rs 450 crore. It is targeting an order book of Rs 7,000 crore by the end of the current fiscal.
more at:
http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/ntpc-bhel-jv-looking-for-global-technology-partner/105479/on
"We are looking for a technological tie up with a global firm to join us in our joint venture with BHEL," the official said, adding, "we are talks with various foreign firms."
He however, declined to name those companies.
The technology would be mainly used for coal and ash handling plants of the projects that would be taken up by NTPC-BHEL Power Projects Pvt Ltd (NBPPL).
"NBPPL need technology for coal as well as ash handling plants ... If it (global firm) wants to pick up stake they can," the official said.
NTPC-BHEL Power Projects is a 50:50 JV firm between power producer NTPC and equipment maker BHEL for carrying out engineering, procurement and construction contracts, besides manufacturing and supplying equipment for power plants.
The JV has an order book of about Rs 450 crore. It is targeting an order book of Rs 7,000 crore by the end of the current fiscal.
more at:
http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/ntpc-bhel-jv-looking-for-global-technology-partner/105479/on
Thursday, August 12, 2010
New plants of BHEL
BHEL is in the process of setting up new manufacturing plants (i) Power Plant Piping Unit in Tirumayam in Pudukottai district of Tamil Nadu for manufacture of Power plant piping at an estimated cost of Rs. Rs. 293 crore (ii) Fabrication Plant at Jagdishpur in Uttar Pradesh to meet the requirement of fabricated components and assemblies required by other major BHEL units, at an estimated cost of Rs. 23o crore. These new manufacturing plants are planned to be set up by March 2012.
This information was given by Sh. Arun Yadav, Minister of State for the Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public enterprises in written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today
ref:
http://pib.nic.in/release/release.asp?relid=64689
This information was given by Sh. Arun Yadav, Minister of State for the Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public enterprises in written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today
ref:
http://pib.nic.in/release/release.asp?relid=64689
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
BHEL bags Rs 2,525 cr power project at Jharkhand
BHEL will set up a 1,080 MW thermal power plant of 4x270 MW capacity in Jharkhand for Nagpur-based infrastructure projects developer Abhijeet Infra.
BHEL has introduced new rating thermal sets of 270 MW, 525 MW and 600 MW, in addition to 250 MW and 500 MW thermal to meet emerging customer demand.
With this order, BHEL has 22 orders for 270 MW sets.
In a deal valued at Rs2,525 crore BHEL will supply and install the main plant package for Abhijeet Infra Ltd's coal-based power plant in Ranchi, Jharkhand.
BHEL will also be responsible for supplying and installing the main plant package for Phase-I (2x270 MW) and Phase-II (2x270 MW) of the thermal power project.
ref:
http://www.domain-b.com/companies/companies_b/Bharat_Heavy_Electricals/20100810_capacity.html
BHEL has introduced new rating thermal sets of 270 MW, 525 MW and 600 MW, in addition to 250 MW and 500 MW thermal to meet emerging customer demand.
With this order, BHEL has 22 orders for 270 MW sets.
In a deal valued at Rs2,525 crore BHEL will supply and install the main plant package for Abhijeet Infra Ltd's coal-based power plant in Ranchi, Jharkhand.
BHEL will also be responsible for supplying and installing the main plant package for Phase-I (2x270 MW) and Phase-II (2x270 MW) of the thermal power project.
ref:
http://www.domain-b.com/companies/companies_b/Bharat_Heavy_Electricals/20100810_capacity.html
Monday, August 2, 2010
BHEL to cross $11-bn turnover by 2012: CMD
Public sector power equipment giant Bharat Heavy Electricals (BHEL) today said it is working towards crossing the Rs 50,000-crore-turnover mark by 2012.
"We have received Rs 10,000 crore worth of orders till June. We feel there will be no let-up in orders. We are looking at a turnover of $10 billion (about Rs 50,000 crore) by 2012 and the indications in fact are that we will cross the $11-billion-mark by then," BHEL Chairman and Managing Director B Prasad Rao told reporters here today.
ref:
http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/bhel-to-cross-11-bn-turnover-by-2012-cmd/103689/on
"We have received Rs 10,000 crore worth of orders till June. We feel there will be no let-up in orders. We are looking at a turnover of $10 billion (about Rs 50,000 crore) by 2012 and the indications in fact are that we will cross the $11-billion-mark by then," BHEL Chairman and Managing Director B Prasad Rao told reporters here today.
ref:
http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/bhel-to-cross-11-bn-turnover-by-2012-cmd/103689/on
BHEL signs MoUs with three States
BHEL is pursuing joint ventures with utilities run by State governments to boost sales. The public sector company has signed several joint venture agreements with utilities to “leverage sale of equipment,” said BHEL Chairman and Managing Director B. Prasada Rao here on Monday.
Mr. Rao said the company had signed an agreement for three units of 800 MW each with the Karnataka Power Corporation Ltd., of which orders for two units had already been placed with BHEL.
The company had taken a 26 per cent stake in the joint venture, which had already placed orders for equipment worth Rs. 6,000 crore, Mr. Rao added. The cost of the project is about Rs. 12,000 crore, he said.
more at:
http://www.thehindu.com/business/companies/article548270.ece
Mr. Rao said the company had signed an agreement for three units of 800 MW each with the Karnataka Power Corporation Ltd., of which orders for two units had already been placed with BHEL.
The company had taken a 26 per cent stake in the joint venture, which had already placed orders for equipment worth Rs. 6,000 crore, Mr. Rao added. The cost of the project is about Rs. 12,000 crore, he said.
more at:
http://www.thehindu.com/business/companies/article548270.ece
Sunday, August 1, 2010
New Dadri plant unit uses less coal, protects environment: BHEL
BHEL has successfully synchronised the second 490-MW unit at NTPC's Dadri plant with new technology that will address the problem of coal shortage significantly and also protect the environment. "These new state-of-the-art machines have a better heat rate, leading to a direct reduction of coal consumption to the tune of 12,000 tonnes per annum per unit. The units also comprise advanced control, instrumentation and monitoring system," BHEL officials said here.
more at:
http://www.hindustantimes.com/New-Dadri-plant-unit-uses-less-coal-protects-environment-BHEL/Article1-580739.aspx
more at:
http://www.hindustantimes.com/New-Dadri-plant-unit-uses-less-coal-protects-environment-BHEL/Article1-580739.aspx
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