BHEL renovates, commissions hydro power plant in Tajikistan

Strengthening its overseas footprint, state-run BHEL today said a renovated hydro project with enhanced generation capacity has been commissioned in Tajikistan. The power equipment major is also implementing hydro projects in Rwanda, Afghanistan, Vietnam, DR Congo and Bhutan. BHEL has completed the Renovation, Modernisation & Uprating (RMU) of the 2x4.75 MW Varjob hydro power plant of Barki Tojik in Tajikistan. The project is funded by the Indian government. The company -- which had supplied the complete electro- mechanical package for the project -- enhanced the capacity from two units of 3.67 MW to 4.75 MW each. Both the units have achieved uprated full load and are running successfully following the RMU job. "The successful completion of this project by BHEL will help in strengthening business relations between India and Tajikistan and open a new market for India in Tajikistan. "It also reflects BHEL's continued support to Tajikistan's vision to develop its hydro energy sector, which constitutes 4% of the world's total hydro resources," BHEL said in a statement. ref: http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/bhel-renovates-commissions-hydro-power-plant-in-tajikistan/202757/on