BHEL to train convicts in welding in Tiruchi

Rehabilitation measures at Tiruchi Central Prison are poised for expansion with the jail authorities deciding to train a group of convicts in welding with assistance from the public sector giant Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL). The Prison Department would soon forge a tie-up with BHEL, Tiruchi to implement the latest rehabilitation initiative for the benefit of the convicts serving lengthy terms. This would be the first time that the prison authorities would be teaming up with a major public sector undertaking to train a select band of prisoners in a vocational trade activity. The BHEL would be installing machines required for the training programme inside the sprawling Central Prison premises, accommodating 1,300 prisoners, to train the select group of inmates. For its part, the Prison Department has installed an additional power transformer in the jail complex exclusively for conducting the welding training. The State government has provided Rs. 5 lakh for this purpose. Technical personnel from the BHEL would bring along with them necessary paraphernalia required to impart the hands-on training to the convicts in different batches soon. A group of 60 convicts have been identified for the welding training programme which would be conducted for six months, prison authorities here said. Prior to commencing the programme, the Prison Department and the BHEL would sign a memorandum of understanding soon. The training is expected to commence next month. ref: http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Tiruchirapalli/bhel-to-train-convicts-in-welding-in-tiruchi/article6551300.ece

BHEL bags Rs 422 crore order for Uttarakhand hydel project

Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd ( BHEL ) has received a contract worth Rs 422 crore related to 444 MW Vishnugad Pipalkoti hydel power project in Uttarakhand. Located in Chamoli district, Vishnugad Pipalkoti project is on Alaknanda river. It comprises four hydro generating sets of 111 MW capacity each. The order, valued at Rs 422 crore, is for setting up of hydro generating sets and associated electro-mechanical works for the Vishnugad Pipalkoti project, BHEL said in a statement today. The order has been awarded by THDCIL (formerly known as Tehri Hydro Development Corp Ltd). more at: http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/bhel-bags-rs-422-crore-order-for-uttarakhand-hydel-project_1213276.html

BHEL to cut power equipment prices

Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) is relooking at its pricing strategy. Considering the competition from multinational companies, it is being felt that the base price of the power sector equipment and services should be lowered by 10 per cent to 15 per cent if BHEL was to keep its order book moving, according to sources. BHEL, ranked among the international top 12 in the power sector, has also taken up a review of the erection time for equipment, especially those used for setting up 250 MW thermal power units. A shorter timeframe, its exercise has revealed, will enhance its competitiveness, according to the sources. ref: http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/twenty-years-ago-today/article6528147.ece

No Stay on BHEL Work at N Chennai Thermal Plant

The Madras High Court on Thursday refused to grant an interim stay on further proceedings in a tender awarded to BHEL by TANGEDCO for commissioning the 2X660 mega watt Ennore Special Economic Zone Supercritical Thermal Power Project at Ash Dyke of North Chennai Thermal Power Station. The court observed that site in question has been handed over to BHEL and it has issued a bank guarantee of `763 crore. The petitioner, Central Southern China Electric Power Design Institute (CSEPDI) - Trishe consortium, contended that awarding the contract to BHEL was illegal and against the Tamil Nadu Transparency in Tenders Act. The petitioner also sought direction to take the CSEPDI’s bid into consideration and the comparative merits of the petitioner and BHEL. Earlier, the Madras High Court had directed TANGEDCO to duly consider the petitioner’s representation while finalising the tender strictly as per the tender specifications and the Tamil Nadu Transparency in Tenders Acts and Rules. On September 27, TANGEDCO passed an order awarding the tender to BHEL after dismissing the Chinese consortium’s representation. Aggrieved by the order, the petitioner moved the HC. The petitioner claimed that TANGEDCO’s order awarding the contract to BHEL was against the very undertaking given by it before the High Court that the petitioner’s representations would be duly considered while finalising the tender. More at : http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/No-Stay-on-BHEL-Work-at-N-Chennai-Thermal-Plant/2014/10/18/article2483459.ece

BHEL bags Rs 7,800 crore contract for power project

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited on Wednesday bagged a Rs 7,800 crore contract for setting up a 1,320 MW thermal power project in Tamil Nadu. Valued at around Rs 7,800 crore, it is an EPC contract (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) from Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Ltd (TANGEDCO), Bhel said in a statement. The order is for setting up a 2x660 MW coal-fired thermal power project at Ennore Special Economic Zone in Tamil Nadu. The power plant will be constructed on a reclaimed ash pond, calling for specialised civil design, utilising an otherwise barren land. Read more at: http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/bhel-bags-rs-7800-crore-contract-for-power-project_1199119.html?utm_source=ref_article more at: http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/bhel-bags-rs-7800-crore-contract-for-power-project_1199119.html

BHEL bags Rs. 359 cr contract from NMDC

Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) has bagged a contract worth Rs. 359 crore for setting up a plant power distribution system package for an NMDC steel plant in Chattisgarh. The work pertains to state-owned NMDC's three million tonnes per annum integrated steel plant at Nagarnar in Chattisgarh. Already, Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd is executing a raw material handling package at the project. In a statement today, BHEL said the contract for setting up the plant power distribution system package is valued at Rs. 359 crore. "The present order envisages design, engineering, supply, erection and commissioning of the complete power distribution system on turn key basis. "The system will supply power through 33kV GIS (Gas Insulated Switchgear) based substations to the shops of the integrated steel plant," it added. ref: http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/bhel-bags-rs-359-cr-contract-from-nmdc/article6468171.ece

BHEL pays 76% Final Dividend for fiscal 2013-14

Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd has informed BSE regarding a Press Release dated October 01, 2014, titled "BHEL pays 76% Final Dividend for fiscal 2013-14" more at: http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/announcements/others/bhel-pays-76-final-dividend-for-fiscal-201314/article6465461.ece