ONGC blames BHEL for delay in projects, inefficient commissioning

Public sector explorer ONGC blames equipment maker Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) for a year delay for commissioning 726.6-megawatt gas-based power project at Palatana in Tripura. ONGC offered the contract for two units of 363.3 MW combined cycle power plant to be set up in Tripura in June 23, 2008. The project was expected to be operational last year but has not started commercial operations till now. “There is no doubt that BHEL equipment is good. But, the company is far from efficient in project commissioning. ONGC had to manage for transportation of equipment after diplomatic talks with Bangladesh. This was not our job. BHEL just gave the transportation tender to ABC Ltd and then more at : http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/article3669905.ece?homepage=true&ref=wl_home