BHEL makes 700 MW turbo generator

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Ranipur, has achieved a milestone through indigenous development and manufacturing of Seal Oil Unit of 700 MW Supercritical Turbo-Generator. The 700 MW Super-critical Turbo Generator is first of its kind in the country, which is solely made in India. Prakash Chand, executive director (Heavy Electrical Equipment Plant), BHEL, today, flagged off this seal oil unit for Nuclear Power Project, Kakrapar Unit-3, located in Vyara in Tapi district of Gujarat. Terming it as a major achievement for BHEL, Prakash Chand attributed it to the hard work and dedication of skilled workforce. He added further that the seal oil unit was manufactured and tested with stringent quality norms and safety measures, conforming to international nuclear standards. It is pertinent to mention here that this unit is used for sealing, cooling and filtering of hydrogen gas, which is used to cool the 700 MW super-critical generators. Due to the highly inflammable and explosive nature of hydrogen, good sealing of generators is of paramount importance for the safety of power stations. RU Prasad, General Manager (EM and WEX), said this unit was based on ultra-modern technique of single flow system and consisted of sophisticated devices like DPRs, CPRs and Flow Regulators of higher ratings as compared to 500 MW unit. General Manager AK Saha and Additional General Manager (ACM & CIM) SK Gupta were also present on the occasion, along with other senior officials, employees and representatives of various trade unions and employees associations. ref: http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/uttarakhand/bhel-makes-700-mw-turbo-generator/174975.html

There is going to be a turnaround for BHEL in next two years: Sandip Sabharwal

Sandip Sabharwal: Liking something and betting on it as a dark horse with logic is different. I would say that BHELBSE 3.58 % has something going for it. It recently started getting fresh orders from the power sector. The bigger share of profitability for them used to come from the industrial segment, now that industrial segment went down sharply and it is likely to come back as recovery plays out. ET Now: But it is a great company, there are two factors which are concerns for BHEL-1) they are not updated with technology, they have got redundant technology and 2) for there is still surplus power capacity in India. For power generation capacity or for power generation machinery demand to come back, power demand has to be gobbled up so the surplus power demand capacity. Demand will only come after two or three years. What would you say about that? Sandip Sabharwal: Surplus power capacity by itself is a mythical creation of state electricity boards. They do not supply and then because on every sale they make a loss, they say it is the power deficit has gone down. Actually there is enough power requirement in this country. There is enough capacity which needs to come up eventually because right now the industrial demand is low as the industry is not doing so well. Eventually industrial demand will pick up, domestic demand also will pick up and as the government goes around restructuring the SEBs and as the power for all call gets implemented by 2020-2022, we will see much more power being required in India. more at: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/recos/there-is-going-to-be-a-turnaround-for-bhel-in-next-two-years-sandip-sabharwal/articleshow/50292814.cms

Bright prospects for BHEL: Chairman

Capacity augmentation was under way at the Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited’s Bangalore unit for manufacture of solar photo voltaic panels and negotiations were on with technology collaborators for building main gas turbines at Hyderabad unit, B.Prasada Rao, Chairman and Managing Director of BHEL, said here on Monday. On a visit to the BHEL, Tiruchi complex, Mr.Rao emphasised the need for improving performance and exploring diversification opportunities for the public sector power plant equipment manufacturer to maintain its leadership position. The power sector has started looking up with rise in order inflow, Mr.Rao said addressing employees. Citing the largest ever order for coal based sets from Telangana as an example, he observed that the prospects of the BHEL were bright. more at: http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Tiruchirapalli/bright-prospects-for-bhel-chairman/article8015965.ece

Bhel commissions thermal unit in West Bengal

Bhel has commissioned a 500 mw thermal power plant in West Bengal. "Bhel has added one more coal-based power plant to the grid by successfully commissioning a 500 MW thermal generating unit in West Bengal," the company said in a statement today. The 500 MW unit 3 was commissioned at the upcoming Sagardighi Thermal Power Extension Project of West Bengal Power Development Corporation (WBPDCL), located at Sagardighi in Murshidabad district. "This is the first unit of Phase II (2x500 MW) of the power plant and the second unit is also in advance stage of completion," it said. Bhel has been a major partner of West Bengal in the power development programme of the state; 73 per cent of the coal based generating capacity of West Bengal is equipped with Bhel supplied sets, the statement said. ref: http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/bhel-commissions-thermal-unit-in-west-bengal-115121500883_1.html

BHEL gets ISO 50001

Unit II of High Pressure Boiler Plant of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited, Tiruchi, has been awarded with the ISO 50001 certification for its energy management system. The certificate was presented to S. Gopinath, Executive Director, BHEL, Tiruchi by Ramesh Venkatesan representing the British Standard Institution (BSI) at a function held on the BHEL premises on Friday. Unit II qualified for ISO 50001 certification for efficient usage of energy, documentation and reporting, design and procurement practices of equipment, systems, processes, and personnel that contribute to energy performance,. Mr. Gopinath said it was the second BHEL unit to get ISO 50001 certification for its energy management system, after the one in Haridwar. C. Murthy, General Manager, Unit II, said it would reduce product cost and would soon be extended to factory complex. A. Janakiraman, Chief Regional Coordinator and Additional Director, Petroleum Conservation Research Association, I. Kamalakkannan, Additional General Manager, Boiler Production, and Muhammad Ehsan, Engineer and maintenance and Services. ref: http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Tiruchirapalli/bhel-gets-iso-50001/article7978707.ece

BHEL shares gain 2% on no divestment plan of govt

Shares of BHEL gained more than 2 percent intraday Wednesday after heavy industry minister Anant Geete on Tuesday says there are no plans for divestment in the company. He further says performance of the power equipment maker has been improving and so far it has received orders worth Rs 22,000 crore in FY16. The government has 63.06 percent shareholding in the company as of September 2015. About five percent stake sale in BHEL could fetch the government around Rs 2,000 crore. In March 2014, it had sold 4.66 percent stake in the company for around Rs 1,890 crore. At 09:35 hours IST, the scrip of Bharat Heavy Electricals was quoting at Rs 168.00, up Rs 3.35, or 2.03 percent on the BSE. ref: http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/buzzing-stocks/bhel-shares-gain-2no-divestment-plangovt_4515521.html

BHEL to set up 5 MW solar power plant

The Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited, Tiruchi, is setting up a grid connected 5 MW solar power plant on its campus and hopes to achieve considerable savings on its power bill. S.Gopinath, Executive Director, BHEL, Tiruchi, inaugurated the construction activities after a bhoomi pooja was performed at a function held at the site near the High Pressure Boiler Plant (Unit II). The solar panels will be spread over an area of 25 acres. The Rs. 30.76 crore project is to be completed within six months and is expected to save BHEL about Rs 5.15 crores every year in energy bills by generating approximately 7.5 million units of electricity per annum, a BHEL press release said. While BHEL’s Electronic Division at Bengaluru will manufacture, supply, erect and commission the 20,016 solar photo voltaic panels and allied electrical equipment for the plant, the associated civil works will be done by BHEL, Tiruchi. A similar plant has been commissioned at BHEL’s Boiler Auxilliaries Plant at Ranipet. BHEL, Tiruchi, has erected roof top mounted solar power plants totalling 120 KW capacity in its premises, provided solar street lights in the factory and township areas and also provided four 30 KW grid connected solar power plants in its campus schools. ref: http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Tiruchirapalli/bhel-to-set-up-5-mw-solar-power-plant/article7959821.ece

BHEL is hiring! Apply by December 14

The Bharat Electronics Limited (BHEL), Bangalore has invited applications from eligible candidates for filling up vacancies at several posts. The interested candidates can apply on or before December 14. Vacancy details: Total posts: 50 Name of the posts: Graduate Apprentices (Engineering) Electronics: 20 Electrical: 10 Mechanical: 10 IT (CSE/ ISE): 10 Eligibility criteria: Educational qualification: The candidates should possess a Bachelor's of Engineering (B.E) or Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) degree from a recognised university or institute. Age limit: The candidates' age should not be more than 27 years as on November 1, 2015. Selection procedure: The candidates will be selected on the basis of their performance in the interview. Pay scale: The selected candidates shall be paid a stipend of Rs 6,000 per month. ref: http://indiatoday.intoday.in/education/story/bhel-jobs/1/535645.html

BHEL completes prestigious order of NPCIL

BHEL Transformer Division has recently successfully designed, manufactured, type tested and supplied 6 nos 285 MVA, 400 kV, 1- Phase Generator Transformer highest rating 2×700 MW Kakrapara Atomic Power Plant of Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) meeting stringent Technical specification and Quality inspection norms of NPCIL. BHEL is supplying such 14 Nos. of above rating Generator Transformers for 2×700 MW Kakrapar Atomic Power Project (KAPP) and 2×700 MW Rawatbhata Atomic Power Plant (RAPP). BHEL informed that this order was secured by them against stiff International Competitive bidding. ref: http://www.centralchronicle.com/bhel-completes-prestigious-order-of-npcil.html

BHEL bags two thermal power projects worth Rs 4,600 crore

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited ( BHELBSE -1.24 %) today said it has bagged orders worth Rs 4,614 crore for setting up two supercritical thermal power projects. "BHEL has secured prestigious orders, cumulatively valued at at Rs 4,614 crore, for setting up two supercritical thermal power projects involving one unit each of the country's highest rating 800 MW sets in Andhra Pradesh," it said in a statement. Both the projects are valued Rs 2,307 crore each. "The projects are 1x800 mw Dr Narla Tata Rao Thermal Power Station (Dr NTTPS) stage-V of Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corporation Ltd (APGENCO) and 1x800 MW Sri Damodaram Sanjeevaiah Thermal Power Station ( SDSTPS) Stage-II, popularly known as Krishnapatnam Supercritical Thermal Power Project, of Andhra Pradesh Power Development Company Ltd ( APPDCL)," it added. Read more at: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/energy/power/bhel-bags-two-thermal-power-projects-worth-rs-4600-crore/articleshow/49691288.cms

BHEL Q2 net seen up 22%, weaker execution may drag revenue

Bharat Heavy Electricals ' (BHEL) reported performance is likely to remain constrained, impacted by muted execution in July-September quarter. Profit is seen rising 22.2 percent year-on-year to Rs 152 crore on higher other income but revenue may fall 8 percent to Rs 5,650 crore during the quarter, according to analysts polled by CNBC-TV18. Earnings will be announced on November 6. Decline in revenue may be led by weaker execution due to lower offtake by state electricity boards (SEBs) and leveraged balance sheets of independent power producers (IPPs - 2/3rd of its order book comes from the power segment). ref: http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/result-poll/bhel-q2-net-seen22-weaker-execution-may-drag-revenue_4001421.html

BHEL starts 2,730-mw power projects in first half of 2015-16

Bharat Heavy Electricals (BHEL) today said it has commissioned 2,730 mw of utility power projects in the first six months of 2015-16. "BHEL has once again demonstrated its project execution prowess with the commissioning of 2,730 mw of utility power projects in the first half of the current financial year (2015-16)... It is also more than double the power project commissioning achievement of 1,167 mw in the corresponding period of last year," the company said in a statement. The company further said power generation has also commenced from the BHEL-supplied 660-mw unit at Lalitpur thermal power station (TPS) in Uttar Pradesh. Significantly, the 11 utility sets commissioned by BHELBSE -0.77 % have been with projects across the country. Projects in the North include two units each of 200 mw at Koldam hydro electric project (HEP) in Himachal Pradesh and four units each of 82.5 mw at Shrinagar HEP in Uttarakhand, it said. Also, two thermal sets of 500 mw each -- one at Anpara in Uttar Pradesh and another at Vindhyachal in Madhya Pradesh -- have been commissioned during the year. The 660-mw Lalitpur unit was synchronised 3 months ahead of schedule. Notably, this is the first supercritical set to be commissioned in Uttar Pradesh. BHEL has started the 250-mw Bongaigaon Unit-1 in Assam. It also commissioned the 500-mw Tuticorin-2 in Tamil Nadu and the 250 mw Unit-4 at Sikka TPS in Gujarat. ref: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/energy/power/bhel-starts-2730-mw-power-projects-in-first-half-of-2015-16/articleshow/49321089.cms

12 BHEL employees win Vishwakarma awards

Twelve employees of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited, Tiruchi, have won three Vishwakarma Rashtriya Puraskar (VRP) awards for 2013. The Vishwakarma Rashtriya Puraskar awards were instituted in 1965 by the Centre for rewarding and recognising the suggestions leading to outstanding achievement or good performance on the part of workers in increasing productivity, quality, safety, working condition, and import substitution at industrial undertakings. J.Veeramani, artisan, R.Shanmuga Velusamy, Deputy Engineer, S. Loganathan, artisan, N. Senthil Kumar, artisan, and R. Rathinam, artisan from Boiler Production of BHEL, Tiruchi, have jointly won a VRP Class B award for developing a fixture to counter balance multi axis jobs during auto welding. Class B awards consists of a cash award of Rs. 50,000 and a certificate. M. Padmanaban, artisan, M. Ganesan, artisan, and P. Tamilselvan, assistant engineer, from Boiler Production have jointly won a VRP Class C award for effecting cycle time reduction in elbow manufacturing process. S. Arockiasamy, auxiliary worker; A. Senthilkumar, semi skilled worker; S. Sathish Kumar, artisan; and M. Vijayakumar, artisan from Boiler Production, have jointly won a VRP Class C award for developing hydraulic lifting machine for dish end cover joint fit-up in headers. Class C awards consist of a cash award of Rs. 25,000 and a certificate. The employees received the awards from Bandaru Dattatreya, Minister of State for Labour and Employment (Independent Charge), at a function held in New Delhi recently. This is the fifth consecutive year that BHEL employees have won it. ref: http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Tiruchirapalli/12-bhel-employees-win-vishwakarma-awards/article7721873.ece

BHEL wins five national-level awards

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited, Tiruchi, has won five national safety awards from the Centre for 2013. The Energy Systems Group (ESG) Complex of BHEL, Tiruchi, has won two national safety awards for the longest accident-free period and for the lowest average frequency rate among factories which operated for 0.1 to 0.25 million man-hours during the year. The Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC) workshop bagged two national safety awards for the longest accident-free period and for the lowest average frequency rate among factories which operated for 0.5 to 1 million man-hours during the year. ref: http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Tiruchirapalli/bhel-wins-five-nationallevel-awards/article7693741.ece

BHEL commissions 250 MW unit at Sikka thermal power plant

Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd today said it has commissioned a 250 MW coal-based thermal power unit at Sikka in Gujarat. It has been commissioned at Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Ltd's (GSECL) Sikka Thermal Power Station on Engineering, procurement and Construction basis. "BHEL has achieved one more milestone by successfully commissioning a 250 MW coal-based thermal power plant in Gujarat," BHEL said in a statement. ref: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/energy/power/bhel-commissions-250-mw-unit-at-sikka-thermal-power-plant/articleshow/49104034.cms

BHEL to foray into defence manufacturing sector

BHEL is stepping up its foray into the defence manufacturing sector, which has been thrown open as part of the 'Make in India' campaign and is looking for hi-tech original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) for partnership. "The 'Make in India' initiative in the defence sector is opening up large opportunities in naval, field guns and submarine segments and BHEL is actively pursuing these opportunities by partnering with global OEMs," BHEL chairman and managing director B. Prasada Rao said at the 51st annual general meeting held here. Over the years, the company has made significant contributions to naval guns and Integrated Platform Management System. Briefing shareholders over the overall performance of the company, Rao said that in spite of 2014-15 being an extremely challenging financial year, BHEL secured orders worth Rs 30,814 crore, an increase of 10 per cent over the previous year, in intensely competitive domestic and overseas markets. Despite severe market shrinkage and stiff competition in the power sector, BHEL maintained its leadership position with a market share of 72 per cent for the second consecutive year. By expanding its offerings, the company secured 89 per cent of its total orders in the power sector on engineering, procurement and construction basis. At the end of the year, total orders in hand for execution in 2015-16 and beyond stand at Rs 1,01,018 crore, Rao said. ref: http://www.businesstoday.in/sectors/energy/bhel-to-foray-into-defence-manufacturing/story/224026.html

Six BHEL officials get jail in graft case

A Delhi court has ordered six officials of the Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) and a contractor to be jailed for making an excess payment of Rs. 2,85,866 in a fraudulent manner to the contractor for transporting and fixing ceiling fans at a dispensary in Noida in 1990. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) had charge-sheeted nine BHEL officials. However, two of them were discharged at the time of the framing of charges in 2005, while one died during the trial. Special Judge Jitendra Kumar Mishra at the Karkardooma district courts convicted and sentenced the accused not only for indulging in corrupt practices but also for cheating, forgery, using forged documents as genuine and criminal conspiracy. The charge sheet alleged that for fixing 242 fans at the BHEL’s dispensary, the public sector company officials dishonestly and fraudulently paid an excess amount of Rs. 28,58,66.78. “The case of the prosecution stands proved beyond any reasonable doubt. Nothing could be pointed out by the defence regarding doubt towards the case of the prosecution,’’ the Judge said, holding them guilty of the offences under the Indian Penal Code and the Prevention of Corruption Act. The court sentenced Deputy General Manager V. C. Ramulu, Senior Manager Denis Barnabas and Deputy Manager O. P. Sharma to five years of imprisonment and imposed fines of Rs.5 lakh each on them. Senior Engineer P. L. Khadala was sentenced to four years of imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 3 lakh. The court was lenient towards him keeping in view that at the time of commission of the crime he had just joined BHEL and was merely a junior engineer. Engineer P. C. M. Jhammnan and Anil Kumar Goel were also awarded five years imprisonment and fined Rs. 5 lakh each, while Assistant Foreman S. N. Jha was awarded three-and-a-half years of sentence and fined Rs. 2 lakh. He got the least period in jail as the court took into account the fact that he was simply a foreman and had no role in policy decision. ref: http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/six-bhel-officials-get-jail-in-graft-case/article7663270.ece

BHEL, Tiruchirapalli recruitment 2015: Apply for 200 various posts

he Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Tiruchirapalli, has released an employment notification, inviting eligible and interested candidates to fill up various of its vacant positions of Fitter and Welder. Vacancy details Total posts: 150 Name of the posts: Fitter: 150 Welder: 50 more details at: http://indiatoday.intoday.in/education/story/bhel/1/472974.html

BHEL suspends work at Ennore plant

In what could dent the business of power generation equipment maker Bharat Heavy Electricals (BHEL), the company has been forced to suspend installation of equipment at the 1,320 MW Ennore thermal power station in Tamil Nadu following an order by a division bench of Madras High Court that cancelled the company’s contract, estimated to be worth R9,000 crore, on the ground that the PSU may not have been the lowest bidder. The contract was awarded to BHEL by Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (Tangedco) in September last year. The high court, in its judgment delivered earlier this week, instructed Tangedco to re-evaluate the bids and pass detailed orders with reasons. “All units/division are requested to put all supplies/erection/civil activities on hold for 2X660 MW Ennore SEZ TPS with immediate effect in the interest of BHEL till further intimation,” an internal communication of the company issued by the the general manager of power sector marketing A.K Garg said. The notice added that the action plan will be finalised on receipt of the judgment, in consultation with the legal team and Tangedco. more at : http://www.financialexpress.com/article/companies/bhel-suspends-work-at-ennore-plant/134495/

HC sets aside power project contract awarded to BHEL

The Madras High Court on Monday quashed proceedings issued by Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (Tangedco) on September 27, 2014 for awarding contract to Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited to set up two units of 660 MW Supercritical Thermal Power Project at Ennore Special Economic Zone. Allows plea Allowing a writ appeal filed by CSEPDI-TRISHE Consortium, an Indo-Chinese private venture, a Division Bench of Justices R. Sudhakar and K.B.K. Vasuki reversed an order passed by a single judge on April 7 upholding the grant of the contract to BHEL. The judgment, reserved in Chennai, was delivered here as Mr. Justice Sudhakar is at present heading the High Court Bench here. The Division Bench directed Tangedco to reconsider the bids submitted by BHEL as well as the appellant consortium since there was a huge difference between rates quoted by them. But, the single judge had rejected this ground raised by the consortium, stating: “If the case on hand is examined by experts in the field of finance and banking, they may probably agree with the petitioner.” As for the consortium’s allegation that BHEL had the dubious distinction of delaying power projects was concerned, the judge said: “If the statistics furnished by BHEL are more or less correct, it has put up at least 50 per cent of power projects that have come up in the country. ref: http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Madurai/hc-sets-aside-power-project-contract-awarded-to-bhel/article7626364.ece

Ancillary units accuse BHEL of encouraging ‘non-serious players’

Ancillary units of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) have begun to feel the heat of “unviable and unrealistic” tender conditions and rates offered by the public sector unit to its vendors. There are reports that some of the units, which found it difficult to stay float because of new policy conditions and rock bottom rates, have drastically scaled down their operations in Tiruchi. Claiming that “new unrealistic conditions” have started wiping out the ancillary units, members of BHEL Small and Medium Industries Association (BHELSIA) suspended operations for a day on Thursday and came together to take out a rally, urging the BHEL to restore the old tender process and conditions. A large number of protesters, including owners of ancillary units and their employees, took part in a silent rally from Tiruverumbur to Ganesa Arch. They carried placards and banners, highlighting the survival issues faced by the units. A group of representatives later presented a memorandum to S. Gopinath, Executive Director, BHEL. “The rates given by BHEL for vendors are at rock bottom. It is unfortunate that the BHEL has finalised tenders with non-serious contenders. They cannot meet the requirements. ref: http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Tiruchirapalli/ancillary-units-accuse-bhel-of-encouraging-nonserious-players/article7640336.ece

BHEL reaches out to govt. schools

Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL), Ranipet has reached out to government schools through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities. 7 projects inaugurated BHEL Ranipet has undertaken seven projects costing Rs. 45.65 lakh under CSR in the financial year 2014-15. All the seven projects have been completed and inaugurated. Of the seven projects, five worth Rs. 29.99 lakh was completed and inaugurated on August 6. The remaining two projects worth Rs. 15.56 lakh was inaugurated by BHEL Ranipet’s Executive Director K. Mysaiah on Monday. Facilities at school While a computer lab was constructed for Government Higher Secondary School, Kodaikal village at a cost of Rs. 11.34 lakh, modification of compound wall was also taken up at the school at Rs. 4.32 lakh. The five projects that were completed earlier were - separate toilets for girls and boys for government higher secondary schools at Rendadi village (Rs. 4.89 lakh) and Guruvarajapet village (Rs. 6.79 lakh), construction of water sump, barbed wire fencing and provision of cupboards to Government Girls HSS, Arakkonam (Rs. 3.23 lakh), construction of compound wall for Government Girls HSS, Walaja (Rs. 7.45 lakh) and RCC roof for nursery class at SRK-BHEL HSS (Rs. 7.63 lakh). Apart from these seven projects, Rs. 81.76 lakh has been spent under CSR for running BHEL-Sri Ramakrishna HSS located in BHEL Township during 2014-15. For less-privileged More than 98 per cent students of this school belonged to non-BHEL category and came from under privileged section of society living around BHEL factory and township, according to a press release. ref: http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/bhel-reaches-out-to-govt-schools/article7631974.ece

HC sets aside power project awarded to BHEL

The Madras High Court on Monday quashed proceedings issued by Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (Tangedco) on September 27, 2014 for awarding contract for setting up two units of 660 MW Supercritical Thermal Power Project at Ennore Special Economic Zone in Chennai to Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL). Allowing a writ appeal filed by CSEPDI-TRISHE Consortium, an Indo-Chinese private venture, a Division Bench of Justices R. Sudhakar and K.B.K. Vasuki reversed an order passed by a single judge on April 7 upholding the grant of the contract to BHEL. The judgment, reserved in Chennai, was delivered here as Mr. Justice Sudhakar is at present heading the High Court Bench here. The Division Bench directed Tangedco to reconsider the bids submitted by BHEL as well as the appellant consortium since there was a huge difference between rates quoted by them. But, the single judge had rejected this ground raised by the consortium, stating: “If the case on hand is examined by experts in the field of finance and banking, they may probably agree with the petitioner.” “However, what lies within the realm of experts, is an area where courts, like angels, fear to tread. A court, in matters of this nature, is concerned only with the legal soundness and not the financial soundness of the ultimate decision. If I have understood the defence of Tangedco correctly, it appears that they fear hidden costs in the proposal of the petitioner.” “Today, the fear of hidden costs cannot be easily dispelled especially in the insurance and banking sectors.” As for the consortium’s allegation that BHEL had the dubious distinction of delaying power projects was concerned, the judge said: “If the statistics furnished by BHEL are more or less correct, it has put up at least 50 per cent of power projects in the country. ref: http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Madurai/hc-sets-aside-power-project-awarded-to-bhel/article7627334.ece

BHEL boiler plant wins energy management award

The High Pressure Boiler Plant (HPBP) of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited, Tiruchi, has won the national Energy Management Award of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) for the “Energy Efficient Unit” in the Engineering and Manufacturing category. A team of engineers from HPBP had won the award for the most Innovative Project for Excellence in Energy Management out of 127 projects presented by public and private sector companies, according to a BHEL press release. The award winning project on “Arc type LPG burner for preheating of boiler components under manufacture” was presented by D. Santhakumar, Senior Engineer, S. Vasugi, Engineer and R. Muhammad Ehsan, Engineer of the Maintenance and Services Department of BHEL, Tiruchi. The award consisted of citation and certificates for the engineers. The awards were presented by Ajay Mathur, Chairman, Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), at the 16{+t}{+h}national awards competition for excellence in energy management held in Hyderabad on September 2 and 3, the release added. ref: http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Tiruchirapalli/bhel-boiler-plant-wins-energy-management-award/article7620883.ece

Atul Sobti to be BHEL’s next CMD

Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) on Tuesday said Atul Sobti will be its next chairman and managing director and will take charge on or after 1January. “The government has approved the appointment of Atul Sobti, director (power), BHEL, as CMD, BHEL for a period of five years w.e.f. the date of his assumption of charge of the post on or after 1 January 2016, or till the date of his superannuation, or until further orders, whichever is the earliest,” the company said in a regulatory filing. Ref: http://www.livemint.com/Companies/benr7Yvo96rGb1vZgecnjL/Atul-Sobti-to-be-BHELs-next-CMD.html

UP may blacklist BHEL for Anpara D failure

UP government may blacklist Bharat Heavy Electrical Limited (BHEL), the manufacturer of prestigious Anpara D power plant which has remained a non-starter even after five months of inauguration by UP chief minister Akhilesh Yadav. The plan, which has potential to snowball into a political controversy, comes following repeated reminders by UP government-owned UP Rajya Vidyut Vitran Nigam (UPRVUNL) to the 'Nav-Ratna' Company to get the 500 Mw unit, inaugurated by Akhilesh on March 31, functional. UPRVUNL managing director AP Mishra said an ultimatum has been given to the company to get the plant synchronized by August 28. "After that, the corporation would initiate the process of getting the company blacklisted," he told TOI. "The unit has been turning out to be acause of major embarrassment for the state government which seeks to mitigate the power crisis. It is highly frustrating that a CM inaugurates a project but it remains non-functional. We have sent repeated reminders but the unit has not been synchronized properly," he added. ref: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/UP-may-blacklist-BHEL-for-Anpara-D-failure/articleshow/48564956.cms

BHEL-constructed thermal power plant under scanner

A thermal power plant constructed by Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has come under the scanner with Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (ERC), seeking details of the 500 megawatt (Mw) Anpara D unit in Sonebhadra district of Uttar Pradesh. The plant, which cost over Rs 7,000 crore, was inaugurated by chief minister Akhilesh Yadav with much fanfare on March 31, 2015. However, the plant has not been able to run properly and has tripped several times. BHEL had constructed the unit for UP Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (UPRVUNL) and it took nearly 8 years for getting commissioned. Last week, UP Rajya Vidyut Upbhokta Parishad had submitted a public interest memorandum with ERC seeking probe in the matter. Pursuant to the petition, ERC secretary Arun Kumar Srivastava has written to the managing director of UPRVUNL seeking his reply within a week. In his letter, he mentioned that despite having taken 8 years for erection/commissioning, the Anpara D unit had not been generating power even after having attained full load on June 6, 2015. Earlier this month, a fresh attempt to fire up the unit had also failed. The serious of failures over the last over four months has put up a big question mark on the quality of machine and turbines. more at: http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/bhel-constructed-thermal-power-plant-under-scanner-115081900735_1.html

BHEL Saves Rs 54 Crore in Last Financial Year

The BHEL Boiler Auxiliary Plant (BAP) at Ranipet has achieved a financial saving of Rs 54 crore with 431 productivity improvement projects being implemented during the last financial year. This was disclosed by K Mysaiah, executive director of the BAP, while delivering the Independence Day address at the Dr Ambedkar Centenary Stadium on Saturday. Mysaiah said that the plant has filed 39 patents and copyrights this year out of the total 289 patents filed by BHEL so far. As a testimony to customer focus, BAP has received appreciations from customers like NTPC, Jindal Power, Panipat TPS and Kutch Lignite TPS for timely service and assistance resulting in bringing back their thermal power stations into operation. As part of its corporate social responsibility, the Ranipet unit has undertaken seven projects at a cost of Rs 45 lakh for the year 2014-15, he said and added that out of them, five have been already completed. The computer lab and a compound wall for the GHS School at Kodaikkal village will be completed soon under this project. ref: http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil_nadu/BHEL-Saves-Rs-54-Crore-in-Last-Financial-Year/2015/08/16/article2976900.ece

BHEL announces ENM scheme for retired employees

The Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) on Wednesday announced Emergency Needs Mitigation (ENM) Scheme for 2015-16. According to a release, the scheme, applicable to employees who retired from the company prior to January 1, 2007, covers all the retired employees, at board level and below board level and those who are not covered under the BHEL Employees’ Pension Scheme. This is applicable to only those who were/are on the rolls of the company as on January 1, 2007 and onwards. For the financial year 2015-16, towards Common Emergency Needs listed under the scheme, a uniform financial support limited to Rs. 10,000 per beneficiary per annum has been approved. Eligible can apply for the BHEL ENM Scheme for 2015-16 at Manjeera Hall, HRDC, BHEL, R.C. Puram, Hyderabad-32 from August 13 to 22. ref: http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/bhel-announces-enm-scheme-for-retired-employees/article7533428.ece

BHEL donates RO water plant

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Tiruchi, has donated Reverse Osmosis (RO) drinking water plant, 100 sets of furniture and books for the library, all worth Rs. 8 lakh, to the Government Girls Higher Secondary School at Vallam in Thanjavur district under its Corporate Social Responsibility programme on Monday. M. Jayakumaran, General Manager, Human Resources, BHEL Tiruchi, inaugurated the facility by operating the RO water plant. He underlined the advantages of learning in one’s own mother tongue. Mr Singh Jagadeesan, president, Vallam Panchayat, Murugaiyan, president of Parent Teacher Association of the school, spoke. ref: http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Tiruchirapalli/bhel-donates-ro-water-plant/article7524286.ece

BHEL commissions 500 MW thermal unit at Vindhyachal

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has added one more coal-based power plant to the grid by successfully commissioning the 500 MW Unit-13 of Vindhyachal Super Thermal Power Station (STPS), Stage-V of NTPC. The project is located in Vindhyanagar in Singrauli district of Madhya Pradesh. Significantly, BHEL has earlier commissioned six units of 500 MW rating each, at Vindhyachal power station. With the commissioning of this unit, BHEL has now commissioned seven sets of 500 MW each aggregating to 3,500 MW, the highest by BHEL in a power project, the company said in a press release. BHEL’s scope of work in the contract envisaged design, engineering, manufacture, supply and erection & commissioning of steam generator and steam turbine generator along with associated auxiliaries and state of the art controls and instrumentation. The equipment for the project was manufactured at BHEL’s Tiruchi, Ranipet, Haridwar, Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Bhopal plants, while the company’s Power Sector - Western Region undertook erection and commissioning of the equipment. more at: http://www.thehindu.com/business/bhel-commissions-500-mw-thermal-unit-at-vindhyachal/article7513054.ece

Private players cry foul over 'unfair' project allotment to BHEL

Power equipment manufacturers have complained to the government of anomalies in awarding engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contracts as a demand shortfall continues to hobble the sector. Represented by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (Ficci), which have written to the power ministry, private equipment makers like Alstom, Bharat Forge, Larsen & Toubro and Toshiba have complained that state utilities are nominating central public-sector undertaking Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) for projects. Business Standard has reviewed both the letters. "We understand that a few state power utilities are of late contemplating bypassing the tendering process and awarding power plant EPC contracts to CPSUs (central public-sector undertakings) on nomination," said the Ficci letter to Minister of State for Coal, Power and Renewable Energy Piyush Goyal. ref: http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/private-players-cry-foul-over-unfair-project-allotment-to-bhel-115080700053_1.html

BHEL likely to be next on the disinvestment list; ONGC, IOC sell-off may be delayed

Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) could be next on the list of the Centre’s disinvestment offer, while mega issue of ONGC and Indian Oil may take some more time. The Centre plans to divest 5 per cent or around 12.24 crore shares in the power generation equipment maker BHEL. The company’s order book is healthy, with improvement in the power sector. During first three months (April-June), the company managed to get orders worth Rs. 20,000-25,000 crore while the outstanding in order book is now over Rs. 1 lakh crore. All these were reflected in the share prices, which has gained over 20 per cent since April 1. On Tuesday, share prices closed at Rs. 282. At this price, the Government could get over ₹3,400 crore. Stake sale will be carried through Offer for Sale via stock exchanges. Twenty per cent of shares offered will be reserved for retail investors i.e. those investors who placed bids for shares of total value of not more than Rs. 2 lakh. In addition 20 per cent discount will be also offered to retail investors. Although, the government has approvals for mega issue such as ONGC and Indian Oil, officials indicated that these would be delayed. “Though, there is clarity on subsidy sharing, the dip in crude prices is making things difficult for both the company,” an official said. The government plans to sell 42.78 crore shares of ONGC. At the Friday closing price of ₹266.90, the government could get little over Rs. 11,400 crore which is less than earlier estimate of Rs. 13,000 crore. ref: http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/bhel-likely-to-be-next-on-the-disinvestment-list-ongc-ioc-selloff-may-be-delayed/article7499853.ece

D Bandyopadhyay takes over as BHEL's Director (Human Resource)

D Bandyopadhyay has assumed charge as Director (Human Resource) of the company. Prior to this, Bandyopadhyay was Executive Director, Human Resource & Corporate Communication, dealing with various functions of HR, Management Services, CSR and IT, BHEL said in a statement. ref: http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/d-bandyopadhyay-takes-over-as-bhel-s-director-human-resource-115080101067_1.html

Sarani plant fire: MP power generating company blames 'faulty' BHEL technology

The Madhya Pradesh Power Generating Company Limited (MPPGCL) has categorically blamed the Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited's (BHEL) faulty designed bushing technology for the fire at its Sarani power plant on Friday night. "Earlier a similar incident (of fire) had occurred at Shri Singhaji Thermal Plant where fire broke out at unit number 1 on November 18, 2013 resulting in closure of that unit for about a month. Similarly, unit 2 also suffered for a month due to fire on January 21, 2015. Both incidents of fire happened because of (the) faulty bushing system in transformers," said Vijendra Nanawati, managing director of MPPGCL. In the earlier incidents, BHEL had then replaced the faulty bushing system with bushings made in another company. Bushings of unit number 10 and 11 of Satpura Thermal Plant were also to be replaced by BHEL, said a press communiqué issued by the power generating company. It also said that in 2007 the NTPC had also complained about the faulty bushing system design and had banned the BHEL product. BHEL chief spokesperson AK Chaturvedi, however, has denied all the charges and said it was too early to comment on the issue. "This is a technical matter and I cannot comment on the issue without taking feedback from the technical team," said Chaturvedi. ref: http://www.hindustantimes.com/bhopal/sarani-plant-fire-mp-power-generating-company-blames-faulty-bhel-technology/article1-1373419.aspx

BHEL inks three strategic pacts in Kazakhstan

BHEL has signed three agreements with Kazakh companies during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to the country. The first pact was signed with JSC Samruk Energy, the national power utility of Kazakhstan which has a major share in Kazakh's power sector, BHEL said in a statement. BHEL said the two companies will work together on the project of mutual interest. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was exchanged in the presence of Indian Prime Minister and the Prime Minister Kazakhstan at the Indo-Kazakh Business Forum. Another pact was inked with KUS, one of the largest utility companies in the country's power sector, towards comprehensive co-operation in the energy sector for design and construction of power plants and CHP (combined heat and power plants). KUS is owned by the Ordabassy Group which has total assets of more than USD 9 billion. BHEL and KAZNEX INVEST, the National Export and Investment Agency of Kazakhstan, also agreed on co-operation in attempting projects in Kazakhstan and a MoU to this effect was also signed. Kazakhstan remains the cornerstone of BHEL's CIS operations with its regional office being located in Almaty. There are five BHEL make gas turbine generators (of 42 MW each) which are already installed at the Tengizchevroil complex in Atyrau. Read more at: http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/bhel-inks-three-strategic-pactskazakhstan_2113061.html?utm_source=ref_article

Bhel gets Telangana projects sans bidding

The K C Rao-led Telangana government has awarded the turnkey contract of three power projects - adding up to 6,000 MW capacity and to be built at a cost of Rs 27,360 crore ($4.3 billion) - in the state to government-owned power equipment manufacturer Bharat Heavy Electricals (Bhel) on nomination basis, without floating a mandatory competitive bid. What's more, it has also taken an in-principle decision to award all upcoming power projects to the government firm on a nomination basis, without calling for competitive bids. The move has raised eyebrows of private equipment manufacturers such as Alstom, Bharat Forge, Larsen and Toubro, Toshiba-JSW, among others, which are likely to approach the competition watchdog - Competition Commission of India (CCI). They are worried given that the newly formed Telangana state is likely to award projects worth Rs 90,500 crore to raise its electricity capacity from 4,320 MW to 25,000 MW in the next four years. ref: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/Bhel-gets-Telangana-projects-sans-bidding/articleshow/48181954.cms

BHEL commissions 10 MW solar power plant in Karnataka

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited has commissioned a 10 MW solar plant for Karnataka Power Corporation Limited in that state. Significantly, this is also the largest solar power plant commissioned for KPCL till date in Karnataka, BHEL said in a statement. The 10 MW Grid connected Solar PV plant near Shivanasamudram is the 3rd MW scale PV project commissioned by BHEL for KPCL and the second at the same location. Earlier, the company had commissioned a 5 MW solar power plant here for KPCL, besides a 3 MW solar power plant near Raichur, the statement added. BHEL's scope of work included design, manufacture, supply, testing, erection and commissioning of the solar power plant. The SPV plants are built using Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic (C-SI PV) technology which is well proven and has the longest operational experience across the world. BHEL will also operate and maintain the solar power plant for a period of 3 years, it added. Cumulatively, BHEL has so far commissioned 70 MW of large rating solar power plants in the country. BHEL is one of the few leading players in the field of solar photovoltaics who have completed EPC capability backed by fully automated manufacturing line for solar cells and modules. ref: http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/bhel-commissions-10-mw-solar-power-plantkarnataka_1901701.html

BHEL Tiruchirappalli awards top-performing vendors

BHEL (Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd), Tiruchirappalli on Monday awarded six of its vendors who supply castings, forgings and raw materials for valves for their outstanding performance in the last financial year. A V Krishnan, executive director, BHEL Tiruchirappalli, presented the awards at the two-day Vendor Meet on Castings, Forgings and Raw materials held at Welding Research Institute Auditorium. The awardees were selected on the basis of their contribution towards new product development, consistent high performance and excellence in quality. They were presented with a shield and a certificate. Speaking on the occasion, Krishnan said the meet was a good platform for both BHEL and its business partners to understand each other's requirements and constraints and to bring forward ideas which would address the customer requirements effectively and efficiently. Pointing to the positive trend in the power sector, Krishnan called for more process improvement activities to meet customer expectations in terms of quality, cost and cycle time. The Vendor Meet was inaugurated by S Gopinath, executive director, Power Plant Piping Unit and BHEL Piping Centre. more at : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/trichy/BHEL-Tiruchirappalli-awards-top-performing-vendors/articleshow/47965456.cms

Bhel commissions Sudan's largest power project

Bhel today said it has commissioned Sudan's largest power plant. Bhel has executed this project on Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) basis. It has designed, manufactured, supplied and installed the complete power project (4 units of 125 MW each) including associated civil works. "Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (Bhel) has added another feather in its cap by successfully commissioning the 500 MW Kosti Thermal Power Station (TPS) in Sudan. Significantly, Kosti TPS (4x125 MW) is now Sudan's largest Power Plant," Bhel said in a release. The project uses crude oil from South Sudan as fuel, for which Bhel has designed special boilers. All the major equipment for the project -- boilers, steam-turbines, generators, Controls & Instrumentation (C&I), transformers -- have been manufactured in-house. more at: http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/bhel-commissions-sudan-s-largest-power-project-115070100359_1.html

BHEL commissions the first 250 MW coal-based power plant in Assam

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has achieved one more milestone by successfully commissioning a 250 MW coal-based thermal plant in Assam. The unit has been commissioned at the upcoming Bongaigaon Thermal Power Station (TPS) in Assam. BHEL is executing the Main Plant package contract for setting up three coal-fired units of 250 MW each at Bongaigaon TPS of NTPC Limited. Significantly, on completion, this will become the highest rating coal based power plant in North East India. Bongaigaon TPS is located at Salakati near Bongaigaon in Kokrajhar district of Assam. Also known as the gateway to Lower Assam, Bongaigoan is one of the industrial towns of the state, which also has a major petrochemical industry. more at: http://www.equitybulls.com/admin/news2006/news_det.asp?id=162071

BHEL eyes retrofit biz to beat order squeeze

As per heavy industries ministry estimates, about Rs 20,000 crore worth of projects are waiting to be tapped in the retrofit market. This would involve bringing old and inefficient power plants into prime running condition by repair and replacement of old equipment. It is worth noting that most of 16000 MW of capacity in the 200/210 mw capacity needing renovation has been supplied by BHEL and presents a ready market for the company. ref: http://www.mydigitalfc.com/knowledge/bhel-eyes-retrofit-biz-beat-order-squeeze-556

BHEL begins construction of biodigester toilets along Ganga

As part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR), Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited has begun construction of biodigester toilet clusters in Haridwar. Besides, BHEL is constructing drinking water units along the Ganga banks. A biodigester toilet is a new concept in the country, which will be of immense help in reducing sewage drain. As major pollutants besides industrial filth, and affluents are that of domestic sewer, these bio digester toilets will contribute to cleaning the Ganga. The biodigester technology is a pollution free way of cleaning sewerage as human faeces gets decomposed by the use of bacteria. The only byproducts water and methane gas will be used for irrigation and as bio-fuel, respectively. Director (Human Resource), BHEL, R Krishnan says initially these two pilot biodigester toilets are being constructed and these succeed, we will surely construct more units at other parts of the city. more at: http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/uttarakhand/bhel-begins-construction-of-biodigester-toilets-along-ganga/95566.html

BHEL starts NTPC's 800-MW Koldam hydro power plant

BHELBSE -1.60 % today said it has commissioned NTPC's 800-MW Koldam hydro power project in Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh. "Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) has successfully commissioned all the four units of NTPC's 4x200 MW Koldam Hydro Electric Project (HEP) in Himachal Pradesh," BHEL said in a statement. The Koldam project is capable of generating approximately 3,054 GWH annually. more at: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/energy/power/bhel-starts-ntpcs-800-mw-koldam-hydro-power-plant/articleshow/47674211.cms

BHEL commissions 82.5 MW hydro power unit in Uttarakhand

Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) on Thursday said it has commissioned a 82.5 megawatt unit at the Shrinagar Hydro Electric Project in Uttarakhand. "With the successful commissioning of the fourth unit of 82.5 MW, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has commissioned the 330 MW Shrinagar Hydro Electric Project in Uttarakhand," the company said in a regulatory filing. Significantly, all the four units of this project have been commissioned within a span of 60 days, it said. The greenfield hydro electric project - consisting of four units of 82.5 MW each - has been set up by Alaknanda Hydro Power Corp Ltd (GVK Group). The project is located on the Alaknanda river (near the town of Shrinagar in Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand), a major tributary of the Ganga river. more at: http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/bhel-commissions-825-mw-hydro-power-unituttarakhand_1405542.html

BHEL wins contract for thermal power project

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited Corporation has bagged a contract under global competitive bidding for supply and installation of power cycle piping (PCP) package for the 3 x 660 MW Stage-I of NTPC’s Barh Super Thermal Power Project in Bihar. It has been awarded this contract worth Rs.369 crore after NTPC terminated the contract of the foreign contractor, who was originally awarded the contract in 2005 for setting up the supercritical units including PCP, according to a press release. Its scope of work includes design, engineering, manufacture, supply, erection and commissioning of the complete PCP package for the project. Key equipment will be supplied by BHEL’s Piping Centre at Chennai and the Valves Division at Tiruchi, while the company’s Power Sector (Eastern Region) will be responsible for the erection and commissioning of the PCP package.The two units (2 x 660 MW) of Stage-II of Barh STPP, for which the order for supply and installation of supercritical boilers and turbines was awarded to BHEL in 2008, have already been commissioned. more at: http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Tiruchirapalli/bhel-wins-contract-for-thermal-power-project/article7293704.ece

Environment day celebrated at BHEL

The Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Ramachandrapuram unit has celebrated World Environment Day on Friday. In a release here, Executive Director N Ravi Chander said that BHEL believes in the importance of environment conservation and organises various activities supporting this cause. A green rally was organised from BHEL factory to NH1 park in the township. This was followed by tree plantations at the end of the rally. School children, senior executives, union representatives, employees, trainees and others participated. ref: http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/environment-day-celebrated-at-bhel/article7288438.ece

BHEL surpasses power capacity addition target by 19 per cent

BHEL chairman and managing director BP Rao said, "BHEL has commissioned 8,230 MW of utility sets against the target of 6,914 MW for 2014-15. The company has also made major contributions to another 1,600 MW by commissioning two boilers of 800 MW each during the year. Besides, sets with a cumulative of 2,000 MW have been synchronised and are ready for capacity addition." "In the same period, BHEL also commissioned 1,392 MW industrial sets and 319 MW of overseas projects, taking the overall capacity addition and synchronisation to 11,941 MW, during the year", Rao added. With this, BHEL has achieved a major landmark of an installed capacity exceeding 155 GW, including 132 GW of domestic utility sets. This has propelled the power equipment maker into the elite club of international manufacturers who have supplied power generating equipment worth more than 150 GW. more at: http://businesstoday.intoday.in/story/bhel-surpasses-capacity-addition-target-set-by-government/1/220075.html

BHEL to Set Up Yadadri Thermal Power Plant at Rs 17,950 Crore

BHEL will set up 4,000-MW thermal power plant of Telangana State Power Generation Corporation Limited (TSGENCO) at Yadadri for Rs 17,950 crore. "As part of the 6000 MW MoU signed between TSGENCO and BHEL, the price for the 5X800 MW Yadadri TPS (on EPC Basis) has been finalised between TSGENCO and BHEL on June 1, 2015 at Hyderabad... The order value for BHEL for this project will be Rs 17,950 crore," BHEL said in a BSE filing on Monday. According to the statement, TSGENCO is expected to issue the Letter of Intent (LoI) for this 4,000 MW thermal power station shortly. more at: http://profit.ndtv.com/news/corporates/article-bhel-to-set-up-yadadri-thermal-power-plant-at-rs-17-950-crore-767814

BHEL Q4 profit seen down 57.5% at Rs 783 cr

Bharat Heavy Electricals (BHEL) will announce its fourth quarter earnings (on Tuesday), which are expected to be weak as its provisional numbers already indicated the same. Profit after tax is seen falling 57.5 percent year-on-year to Rs 783 crore during January-March quarter due to slowdown in execution. Net sales may decline 12.9 percent to Rs 12,854 crore in the quarter ended March 2015 against Rs 14,755 crore in the same quarter last year, impacted by lower opening order book and weak execution (due to delay in clearances and payments). more at: http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/result-poll/bhel-q4-profit-seen-down-575-at-rs-783-cr-cnbc-tv18-poll_1391169.html

BHEL to donate solar power plants to nine schools

The Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited, Tiruchi, would donate grid connected roof-top solar photo voltaic power plants worth Rs.1.5 crore to nine schools in and around its Kailasapuram Township under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. Inaugurating the first batch of systems in three schools at a function held at the at Boiler Plant Boys Higher Secondary School in the township on Tuesday, A. V. Krishnan, Executive Director, BHEL,Tiruchi, said the plants have been installed at the Boiler Plant Girls Higher Secondary School, Boiler Plant Boys Higher Secondary School and Saradha Middle School. The eco-friendly solar power plants would be installed in six more schools in the nearby areas. Education, employability training, health and infrastructure of under- privileged people would continue to be the focus areas of BHEL’s CSR activities. M.Palanivel, General Manager, Human Resources, BHEL Tiruchi, commended the efforts of teachers of Boiler Plant Girls Higher Secondary School in achieving cent per cent pass and Boiler Plant Boys Higher Secondary School for recording 94 per cent pass in the Plus Two public examinations. A.Rathinavel, Head Master, Boiler Plant Boys HSS , and C.Meena Kumari, Head Mistress, Boiler Plant Girls HSS , spoke. ref: http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Tiruchirapalli/bhel-to-donate-solar-power-plants-to-nine-schools/article7226148.ece

BHEL beats power capacity addition target by 19%

BHEL on Wednesday said that it surpassed its power generation capacity addition target for utilities by 19 percent in 2014-15. "Accelerating its project execution momentum as part of its six-point agenda for dynamic growth, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has surpassed the capacity addition target, set by the government for utility projects, by 19 percent ," BHEL said in a press statement here. According to the statement, BHEL has commissioned 8,230 MW of utility sets against the target of 6,914 MW for 2014-15. BHEL has also commissioned two boilers of 800 MW each during the year. In addition, sets with a cumulative of 2,000 MW have been synchronised and are ready for capacity addition. During 2014-15, BHEL commissioned 1,392 MW industrial sets and 319 MW of overseas projects, taking the overall capacity addition/synchronisation to 11,941 MW. More at: http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/bhel-beats-power-capacity-addition-target-by-19_1383053.html

Bharathidasan University selects BHEL, Bengaluru, for establishing two solar plants

Bharathidasan University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Bharat Heavy Electronics-EDN, Bengaluru, for setting up two solar power plants, one on the main premises and the other on Khajamalai Campus on Friday. The main campus will get a 500-kWp Ground Mounted Grid Interactive Solar PV Power Plant with all possible provisions for increasing the power generation up to 1000 kWp. About 10 acres of land had been allotted for this purpose. Similarly, two numbers of 50 kWp (each) Rooftop Grid Interactive Solar PV Power Plant would be installed on Khajamalai campus, one on the roof terrace of BUTP building and the other over the building of the IECD. A purchase order to this effect was handed over V.M. Muthukumar, Vice-Chancellor, to P. Jayaprasad and B.N. Ramesh, Deputy General Managers of BHEL-EDN at the university on Friday. The BHEL has said that the solar power plants would be ready for commissioning in the first week of January 2016. It was expected that this project would prove to be a milestone in the sustainable development of Bharathidasan University, Mr. Muthukumar said. ref: http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Tiruchirapalli/bdu-selects-bhel-bengaluru-for-establishing-two-solar-plants/article7190075.ece

Bharathidasan University to sign MoU with BHEL

Bharathidasan University is likely to sign Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bharat Heavy Electricals (BHEL), for setting up solar energy park on its main premises. BHEL would take up all works such as design, engineering, optimization, manufacture of panels and construction. BHEL would also take care of maintenance for two years from the date of commissioning the plant. This initiative was not only to reduce the electricity charges but also to showcase the importance of tapping the naturally available energy with easy and cost-effective ways. The project would be completed within eight months. Once commissioned, there would be no need for the University to get power from other sources. BHEL is the largest engineering and manufacturing organization of its kind in the country. It is also among the world's few integrated power plant equipment manufacturers with the capability to manufacture the entire range / type of power equipment and also to undertake projects on EPC basis. ref: http://money.livemint.com/news/sector/news/bharathidasan-university-to-sign-mou-with-bhel-report-372336.aspx

Bhel commissions GVK's hydro-power project in Uttarakhand

State-owned power equipment maker Bhel has commissioned GVK Group's 82.5 MW greenfield hydro electric project in Uttarakhand. Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd said in a regulatory filing that it has "successfully commissioned the first unit of 82.5 Mw at the upcoming Shrinagar Hydro Electric Project (HEP) in Uttarakhand". "The greenfield hydro electric project consisting of four units of 82.5 Mw each is being set up by Alaknanda Hydro Power Corporation Ltd (GVK Group)," said the Bhel filing to the BSE. The project is located on the Alaknanda River (near the town of Shrinagar in Pauri Garhwal District of Uttarakhand), a major tributary of the Ganga. The project is designed to utilise the waters of River Alaknanda by way of a diversion dam. Bhel said power generation from Shrinagar HEP is likely to result in reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Bhel's responsibilities in the project include design, manufacture, supply, installation and commissioning of 4 units of 82.5 Mw francis turbines, among other works. more at: http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/bhel-commissions-gvk-s-hydro-power-proj-in-u-khand-115050600238_1.html

BHEL gains 2.5%, commissions 195 MW thermal unit in Bihar

Shares of BHEL rose 2.5 percent intraday on Monday. The company has successfully commissioned a 195 MW thermal unit in Bihar. It says that this is the first 195 MW unit to be commissioned by BHEL at the 2X195 MW Muzaffarpur Thermal Power Station (TPS) Plant of Kanti Bijlee Utpadan Nigam (KBUNL), a joint venture of NTPC and MSPGCL, Bihar. The second 195 MW is expected to be commissioned in FY2015-16. Earlier, in the first week of March 2015, a 660 MW supercritical thermal unit was commissioned by BHEL at Barh in Bihar. "BHEL's scope of work in Muzaffarpur project envisaged design, engineering, manufacture, supply, erection and commissioning of stream turbines, generators and boilers along with associated auxiliaries and electricals, besides state-of-the-art Controls & Instrumentation (C&I) and Electrostatic Precipitators (ESPs). At 12:42 hrs Bharat Heavy Electricals was at Rs 240.30, up Rs 3.10, or 1.31 percent on the BSE. ref: http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/buzzing-stocks/bhel-gains-25-commissions-195-mw-thermal-unitbihar_1374661.html

Instrumentation Ltd. not to be merged with BHEL

Hopes of making the Palakkad unit of Instrumentation Limited a subsidiary of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) received yet another beating with the Union government making it clear that it was against the proposal. The Hyderabad-based Institute of Public Enterprises Limited that explored various options for the unit’s survival had recommended its merger with BHEL, which buys 65 per cent of the products manufactured by the unit. In a written reply to Palakkad MP M.B. Rajesh in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Heavy Industries G.M. Siddeshwara made it clear that the government was not considering the proposal. However, he said, the government would try to merge the unit with a profit-making industrial firm. The Minister was silent whether it would be a merger with a public-sector enterprise or selling majority shares to private players. more at: http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/instrumentation-ltd-not-to-be-merged-with-bhel/article7136776.ece

Madhya Pradesh government asks BHEL to surrender land

Madhya Pradesh government has asked Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) management to surrender a 32 acre prime land allotted to it in 1965. The land in Habibganj was allotted by BHEL to 14 industries that worked as its ancillary units on a licence fee. In its missive to BHEL's chairman and managing director, state government has asked the said land be transferred to the industrialists or surrender the land as BHEL is not the lease holder of the land and cannot transfer it to the industries that are facing problem in getting financial assistance and loan from banks. Moreover, since the land is with BHEL, Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) has not been able to undertake any development work. Industries are dependent on rented water tankers to keep the units operational. Banks have refused loans citing dispute on ownership of the land. Three units have already downed their shutters having failed to cope with adverse conditions. Others may follow the same, said sources. In 1965, BHEL invited entrepreneurs to set up ancillary units on this land to cater its requirements and it was allotted to 14 small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Problem started after BHEL revised licence fee to about 200 times in 1981. Unit owners were asked either to pay revised fee and renewal done or evict the land. Peeved over this demand, members of BHEL Ancillary Habibganj Industrial association moved court and got a stay on the eviction notices. more at: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhopal/Madhya-Pradesh-government-asks-BHEL-to-surrender-land/articleshow/47020801.cms

BHEL commissions 250-mw thermal power plant in Gujarat

BHEL has commissioned a 250-mw coal-based thermal power plant in Gujarat. The unit has been commissioned at the Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Ltd's (GSECL) Sikka thermal power station (TPS) by Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL), on EPC (engineering, procurement and construction) basis, the company said in a regulatory filing today. Sikka TPS is located near Jamnagar, an industrial town in Gujarat. Two units of 120 mw each, supplied and executed earlier by BHEL are already in operation at Sikka. Another 250 mw unit, presently under execution at Sikka TPS, is also in an advanced stage of commissioning, it added. GSECL has recently entrusted BHEL with an order for setting up an 800-mw supercritical coal-based project at Wanakbori in Gujarat on EPC basis. ref: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/indl-goods/svs/engineering/bhel-commissions-250-mw-thermal-power-plant-in-gujarat/articleshow/46986151.cms

BHEL commissions 2,400 MW OP Jindal thermal power project

Ttate-run power equipment maker BHEL today said it has fully commissioned 2,400 MW OP Jindal thermal power project in Chhattisgarh. "The unit has been commissioned at Jindal Power's (JPL) OP Jindal 4X600 thermal power plant located at Tamnar in Raigarh district of Chhattisgarh," BHEL said in a statement. The previous three units were commissioned by BHEL in the last three months. The scope of work in the contract includes design, engineering, manufacture, supply, erection, testing and commissioning of steam turbines, generators and boilers, along with associated auxiliaries and electricals, besides controls & instrumentation and Electrostatic Precipitators (ESPs). BHEL shares were trading 1.20 percent down at Rs 230.75 per scrip during afternoon session on the BSE. more at: http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/bhel-commissions-2400-mw-op-jindal-thermal-power-project_1359288.html

BHEL, Russian firm INTMA ink pact for power plant in Kazakhstan

BHEL has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a Russian company INTMA, to set up a gas-based power project in Kazakhstan. The MoU will further help BHEL in consolidating its presence in the CIS countries, the company said. "The two parties will endeavour to assist each other in the implementation of this MoU. For us, this is a great opportunity to expand our footprint in the CIS region," BHEL Chairman and Managing Director BP Rao said. Primarily engaged in manufacturing of power plant equipment like gas turbines, steam turbines, hydro turbines and boilers, BHEL has robust experience in construction of power plants in India and overseas, it said. BHEL is currently executing 23 major projects in 16 countries and has a presence in more than 75 countries. more at: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/indl-goods/svs/engineering/bhel-russian-firm-intma-ink-pact-for-power-plant-in-kazakhstan/articleshow/46930776.cms

BHEL commissions 600 MW thermal unit in Chhattisgarh

he public sector Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) today said it had successfully commissioned another 600 MW thermal power unit in Chhattisgarh. The unit was commissioned at Dainik Bhaskar Power Limited's (DBPL) 2x600 MW thermal power project located at Dhabra in Janjgir Champa district of Chhattisgarh. This is the second unit of this power project, commissioned by BHEL. The first 600 MW unit was commissioned by the company in 2014. BHEL’s scope of work in the contract envisaged design, engineering, manufacture, supply, erection and commissioning of steam turbines, generators and boilers, along with associated auxiliaries and electricals, besides state-of-the-art controls & instrumentation (C&I) and electrostatic precipitators (ESPs), a press release from the company said. more at: http://netindian.in/news/2015/04/13/00033347/bhel-commissions-600-mw-thermal-unit-chhattisgarh

BHEL’s provisional net profit declines 62% in FY15

Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) has reported an over 62 per cent dip in net profit for the just concluded fiscal, according to the flash results approved by its Board of Directors on Monday. “(The) profit impact is due to low volumes as a result of the retarding force of the last three years’ market shrinkage due to issues relating to coal linkages, fund constraints, land acquisition, clearances, etc,” the company said in a statement. Despite a dip in the profit and turnover, BHEL shares closed at ₹235 on the BSE on Monday, up 1.38 per cent over Friday’s closing price. The market expressed optimism as the company’s order book has grown. BHEL secured orders worth Rs. 30,814 crore during 2014-15, an increase of 10 per cent over last year from its diversified business segments covering both domestic and international markets. Orders in the power sector at ₹24,873 crore witnessed a 22 per cent rise. The company booked Rs. 720- crore orders for exports and ended the year with a total order book of over Rs.1.01 lakh crore. The company also said its margin had improved. “Focus on cost optimisation through increased localisation of super critical technologies, higher value additions; increased vendor base and design optimisation efforts aided the company in its margins,” the statement said. more at: http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/bhels-provisional-net-profit-declines-62-in-fy15/article7074327.ece

Madras HC orders BHEL to pay compensation to dismissed employee

The Madras High Court Bench here has directed the Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) at Tiruchirappalli to pay a compensation of Rs three lakh to an employee, who was dismissed from service for unauthorised absence for 78 days in 1997. Justice V M Velumani, allowing a petition filed by the employee Vinothraj, said on Saturday that the punishment was not proportionate to the mistake committed by the employee and hence she was awarding compensation. Besides, the petitioner had attained superannuation age and could not be reinstated. Vinothraj had joined BHEL in 1977 as semi-skilled worker and got demoted on July 8,1983 on the charge of unauthorised absence for 111 days. The petitioner produced a medical certificate, but the employer accepted it only for 33 days of absence. The remaining period was considered as unauthorised absence and domestic enquiry was held in which he was found guilty. more at: http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-madras-hc-orders-bhel-to-pay-compensation-to-dismissed-employee-2074958

BHEL commissions second 800 MW supercritical boiler at SDSTPP, Nellore. AP

Bharat Heavy Electricals (BHEL) has commissioned second 800 MW supercritical boiler at Sri Damodaram Sanjeevaiah Thermal Power Plant (SDSTPP) at Krishnapatnam in Nellore District of Andhra Pradesh. Significantly, this is the second 800 MW rating and also the highest rating (800 MW) indigenous boiler to be commissioned in the country. The first 800 MW boiler was commissioned earlier by the company at the same project on August 28, 2014. The commissioning of the two 800 MW boilers at Krishnapatnam is an important development for the country seeking to achieve self reliance in the field of contemporary, state-of-the-art supercritical technology and demonstrates BHEL’s capability in the area of supercritical technology. Supercritical technology is expected to lower coal consumption and eco-friendly and efficient power generation. BHEL’s scope of work in the project envisaged is expected to comprise of manufacturing, supplying, erecting, testing and commissioning of the boilers and associated auxiliaries including electrostatic precipitators (ESPs). The key equipment for the project, has been manufactured by BHEL at its Trichy, Hyderabad, Ranipet and Bengaluru plant, construction of which was undertaken by the company's Power Sector - Southern Region. The company has so far contracted 36 sets of supercritical boilers out of which 4 boilers have been commissioned and the rest are in various stages of execution. These orders include orders from Central and State sectors as well as private sector developers. ref: http://money.livemint.com/news/sector/news/bhel-commissions-second-800-mw-supercritical-boiler-at-sdstpp-367560.aspx

BHEL bags Rs 5,000-cr contract from Telangana power utility

The Telangana State Power Generation Corporation Limited (TSGenco) has awarded Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) with an EPC (engineering, procurement and construction) order for setting up a 4x270 Mw thermal power plant in the state. Valued at over Rs 5,000 crore, the order envisages setting up the power plant at Manuguru in Khammam district. The project is targeted to be commissioned in 24 months on fast track basis with both TSGenco and BHEL setting up teams to expedite clearances and execution of the project, according to a BHEL press release on Monday. Earlier, in December, 2014, the power utility had placed an order for BHEL to set up the state's first supercritical thermal power plant of 800 Mw rating, also on EPC basis, at Kothagudem. TSGenco has also entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with BHEL for construction of new thermal power plants totaling 6,000 Mw in the state. All these power plants are expected to commence generation within the next three years to meet the state's increasing demand for power. With the order for Manuguru project, 1880 Mw has already been awarded to BHEL. more at: http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/bhel-bags-rs-5-000-cr-contract-from-telangana-power-utility-115033000251_1.html

BHEL: Execution to remain sluggish as power projects await clearances

Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (Bhel) shares have risen 14 per cent over the past month. Though the quarterly performance continues to show strain, most of the stock’s performance has to do with expectations of a turnaround in order flows. As is the case with many large-cap stocks, which have run up significantly on an expected revival in the economy, the Street’s view is turning cautious. The company’s earnings were expected to return to positive territory, after declining 35 per cent over three years. The formation of Telangana was said to be a turning point, as Bhel signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for 6 Gw with the state. The ride is not going to be as smooth as anticipated by the Street. For starters, earlier this month, the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board is said to have scrapped the tender for the Udangudi Power Project, where Bhel was the lowest bidder. The bids were invited in 2013 and opened last year. According to Barclays, a new tender is expected to be released but finalisation is now likely in FY16, given the typical timelines for tender to order conversion. The brokerage does not expect this to impact its FY15 order inflow estimates but the event reduces near-term visibility on an order in which Bhel was L1 (lowest bidder). more at: http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/bhel-execution-to-remain-sluggish-as-power-projects-await-clearances-115032400623_1.html

IIT Kanpur, BHEL sign MoU to develop advance technology

IT Kanpur and Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for development of advance technology, a statement issued by IIT said today. As per the agreement, research would be conducted in the fields of combustion process, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and mechanical engineering, a release issued by IIT Kanpur said. The MoU was signed by Prof Manindra Agarwal, dean R&D,IIT Kanpur and Dr Umakant Choudhury, executive director, (R&D), BHEL. IIT Kanpur director Prof Indranil Manna and T N Veeraghavan, director (R-D), BHEL were present on the occasion, it said. Veeraghavan said that it will strengthen BHEL as IIT Kanpur is doing good work in field of scientific electronics. BHEL, a Navratna company has also announced to constitute a chair at this educational institution. ref: http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-iit-kanpur-bhel-sign-mou-to-develop-advance-technology-2070803

BHEL Wins Order for 120 MW Hydro Electric Project in West Bengal

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has won an order for setting up a 120 MW Hydro Electric Project (HEP) in the state of West Bengal, against International Competitive Bidding (ICB). Valued at Rs.2,250 Million, the order for setting up of hydro generating sets and associated electro-mechanical works for the 120 MW Rammam Stage–III HEP, has been placed on BHEL by NTPC Ltd. To this effect, a contract was recently signed between the two companies. Located in Darjeeling district of West Bengal, Rammam Stage–III HEP is a run of the river scheme on the river Rammam, a major tributary of river Rangit. The project envisages three hydro generating sets of 40 MW capacity each, with Pelton turbines and matching hydro generators. BHEL’s scope of work in the contract envisages engineering, procurement, manufacturing and erection and commissioning of hydro generating sets and associated electro-mechanical works and is to be executed in a schedule of 45 months. While the hydro generating sets shall be supplied by BHEL’s Bhopal unit, the transformers and control & monitoring system will be supplied by the company’s Jhansi unit and Electronics Division, Bangalore, respectively. The erection & commissioning of the equipment shall be carried out by BHEL’s Power Sector – Eastern Region. BHEL has a long association with NTPC in Thermal, Gas & Hydro projects. More at: http://www.indiainfoline.com/article/news-top-story/bhel-wins-order-for-120-mw-hydro-electric-project-in-west-bengal-115031900431_1.html

BHEL's new CSR initiative

Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL), a Maharatna company, has distributed anti-hemophillic factors (AHFs) kits worth Rs. 11 lakh to children suffering from hemophilia. The kits were distributed to children from poor families at an event organised on March 18, a release issued by the BHEL said. Hemophilia is a genetically transmitted, life-long bleeding disorder which can lead to disability and even death if left untreated. BHEL, along with Hemophilia Federation (India), is undertaking a Pan-India CSR activity – Heal a Soul, where it will provide free-of-cost AHFs, provide support for carrier detection and pre-natal diagnosis of women for prevention of hemophilia, it said in the release. ref: http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/bhel-distributes-ahfs-kits-to-children-suffering-from-hemophilia/article7011521.ece

Bhel disinvestment likely in April, may fetch Rs 3,200 cr

The government has firmed up a list of PSUs for divestment of minority stakes in the fiscal beginning next month, starting with Bhel, as it gears up to raise Rs 41,000 crore through such stake sales in 2015-16. Other companies which are on the list include NMDC, NALCO and IOC, with proposal for selling 10 percent stake in each. Stake sale in Bhel. ReutersStake sale in Bhel. Reuters Besides, 5 percent stake sales in ONGC, PFC and REC are also on the cards. Official sources said the disinvestment department has completed overseas roadshows in London, Singapore and Hong Kong for 5 percent stake sale in BHEL and the shares can be sold next month itself. At the current market price of Rs 260.75 a share, sale of 5 percent or over 12.23 crore shares in Bhel would fetch around Rs 3,200 crore to the exchequer. Sources said the disinvestment department feels shares of Bhel have been holding steady and the time may be right for going ahead with the stake sale. The government holds 63.06 percent in Bhel. In March 2014, the government had sold 4.66 percent stake in Bhel to LIC through a block deal for around Rs 1,800 crore. more at: http://www.firstpost.com/business/bhel-disinvestment-likely-april-may-fetch-rs-3200-cr-2161107.html

Truly a Ratan! BHEL commissions 3 units of 270 MW each in just 42 days

With the commissioning of the fifth 270 MW unit at the Amravati project of RattanIndia Power Limited, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has achieved a unique feat in the country's capacity addition programme by successfully commissioning three units of 270 MW each in just 42 days at a single site. The commissioning of the fifth unit at Amravati comes close on the heels of the commissioning of Units 3 and 4 (270 MW each) on 29/01/2015 and 04/03/2015, respectively. Located at village Nandgaonpeth in Amravati district of Maharashtra, the project is being executed in two phases, each of 1,350 MW, by RattanIndia Power Limited’s (formerly Indiabulls Power Limited). The sets of this rating class, supplied by BHEL, are considered as the workhorse and form the backbone of the Indian power sector. These sets have been performing much above the national average as well as international benchmarks. BHEL has so far contracted 247 sets of this rating class including 31 sets of 270 MW rating. In view of a large number of similar sets in operation in the country, utilities are assured of prompt delivery of spares and services. BHEL supplied thermal sets fully meet the performance standards notified by CEA. As per a recent CEA study on the performance of sub-critical sets in the country, BHEL supplied sets have demonstrated better operating Heat Rate resulting in less coal consumption per unit of power produced. ref: http://www.indiainfoline.com/article/news-top-story/truly-a-ratan-bhel-commissions-3-units-of-270-mw-each-in-just-42-days-115031600220_1.html

BHEL commissions 660MW thermal unit in Bihar

BHEL has commissioned another 660MW super-critical or energy efficient unit of NTPC's Barh thermal power project in Bihar. Meanwhile, the company said it is presently executing orders for 36 sets of super-critical boilers and 31 sets of super-critical turbine generators, which are in various stages of execution. "These orders include orders from central and state sectors as well as private sectors," BHEL said in a statement. Super-critical units are more efficient, consume lesser coal and are eco-friendly. The key equipment for the project has been manufactured by BHEL at its Haridwar, Trichy, Hyderabad and Bengaluru works, while the construction of the plant was undertaken by the company's Power Sector - Eastern Region. BHEL shares were trading 1.80 per cent down at Rs 264.65 apiece during afternoon session on the BSE. Promoted Stories ref: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/BHEL-commissions-660MW-thermal-unit-in-Bihar/articleshow/46500694.cms

BHEL to develop ultra super-critical power equipment

BHEL will soon start work to develop power equipment based on advanced ultra super-critical technology, which will put the company in the league of the world’s top energy firms that have the capacity to produce highly energy-efficient equipment. Government sources told Financial Chronicle that the cabinet committee on economic affairs (CC­EA) would soon approve a pilot research and development project for BHEL to develop these advanced ultra super-critical (AUSC) equipment, which would then be commercialised. The government has approved a new scheme called ultra-modern super-critical coal-based thermal power technology. The government will contribute an initial investment of about Rs 100 crore for the R&D project. Later, BHEL may need to invest between Rs 10,000 crore and Rs 12,000 crore to set up new lines to manufacture the equipment. BHEL is already manufacturing super-critical power equipment in the 660-800 mw range. It has a technology agreement with French equipment major Alstom for super-critical boilers and was exploring a possible technology tieup with German engineering major Siemens for the ultra super-critical technology. ref: http://www.mydigitalfc.com/news/bhel-develop-ultra-super-critical-power-equipment-439

BHEL donates incinerators to schools, colleges

The second batch of electrical incinerators being distributed by Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) to around 60 schools and colleges in association with the Bharathidasan University were handed over to the institutions on Thursday. A.V. Krishnan, Executive Director, BHEL, Tiruchi; and V.M. Muthukumar, Vice Chancellor, Bharathidasan University, jointly handed over the incinerators meant for disposal of sanitary napkins to the institutions. BHEL is providing about Rs. 55 lakh under its corporate social responsibility programme and the Bharathidasan University is implementing the project under the auspices of Women Involved in Sanitation and Hygiene (WISH). Besides educating students on hygienic disposal of sanitary waste, National Service Scheme, and WISH volunteers educate the students on the health benefits. Mr. Krishnan said that the novel initiative was aimed at improving hygiene of girl students belonging to five districts including Tiruchi, Thanjavur, Karur, Ariyalur and Perambalur and stood as an example of industry academia joint initiative for a social cause. Dr.Muthukumar commended the joint effort in making the project a success. ref: http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Tiruchirapalli/bhel-donates-incinerators-to-schools-colleges/article6939922.ece

BHEL-Tiruchi pays Rs. 135.62 cr. towards central excise

The Commissionerate of Central Excise and Service Tax, Tiruchi, has announced that Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Tiruchi, Dalmia Cements (Bharat), Dalmiapuram, and ONGC Limited, Karaikal, were the top three central excise assessees during the financial year 2013-14. While BHEL, Tiruchi, had paid Rs.135.62 crore, Dalmia Cements (Bharat) and ONGC Limited had paid Rs.114.67 crore and Rs.101.79 crore respectively. Under the Service Tax assessees, BSNL (Cellular Mobile Services), Tiruchi, stood top with a payment of Rs.96.74 crore, and Karur Vysya Bank Limited, Karur, had paid Rs. 41.44 crore. The Karaikal Port Private Limited, Karaikal had paid Rs.19.46 crore. The top revenue paying assessees during 2013-14 fiscal would be honoured at the Central Excise Day 2015 celebrations to be organised by the Commissionerate here on February 24. This year has been declared by the Central Board of Excise and Customs as “The Year of Tax Payers Service”. The department had organised various sports and other events for the staff and their family in connection with the celebrations, a press release here said. ref: http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Tiruchirapalli/bheltiruchi-pays-rs-13562-cr-towards-central-excise/article6923619.ece

NTPC BHEL JV signs MoU with APGenco

NTPC BHEL Power Projects Private Limited (NBPPL) today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with APGenco for supply of spare parts for coal and ash handling plants and other equipment required by the Andhra Pradesh power utility’s thermal power plants. It may be recalled that the joint venture company, NBPPL, was set up by the two public sector Maharatna companies to establish a power plant components manufacturing facility at Mannavaram in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh. The company has already entered into an agreement for supply of spare parts required for NTPC power plants, a release stated. ref: http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/ntpc-bhel-jv-signs-mou-with-apgenco-115020900719_1.html

BHEL commissions 270 MW Thermal unit in Maharashtra

Bharat Heavy Electricals (BHEL) announced that it commissioned another 270 MW coal based thermal power plant in Maharashtra. The unit was commissioned at RattanIndia Power (formerly Indiabulls Power) upcoming thermal power project located at village Nandgaonpeth in Amravati district of Maharashtra. This is the third 270 MW unit commissioned by BHEL (Q,N,C,F)* in Phase-1 of the project. The project is being executed in two phases, each of 1,350 MW. Notably, this in-house engineered 270 MW rating TG set establishes the engineering prowess of BHEL. The 210/250 MW sets of this rating class, supplied earlier by BHEL, today form the backbone of the Indian power sector and have been performing much above the national average as well as international benchmarks. BHEL has so far contracted 247 sets of this rating class including 31 of 270 MW rating. ref: http://www.myiris.com/news/sector/bhel-commissions-270-mw-thermal-unit-in-maharashtra/20150205124942717

India plans to get Bhel to bid for Bangladesh power project

In an attempt to thwart China’s plan to corner the construction contract for a $1.68 billion power project in Bangladesh that India is helping its neighbour build in the electricity-starved country, India wants Bangladesh to allow state-owned Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (Bhel) to bid for it. As part of India’s strategy to exert economic and strategic influence in the neighbourhood by developing infrastructure, state-owned NTPC Ltd plans to set up coal-based power projects in Bangladesh. Accordingly, bids for the 1,320 megawatts (MW) Khulna project, also termed the Maitree (friendship) project, that may have a final capacity of 2,640MW are to be called shortly. According to preliminary bid conditions yet to be finalized, Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) wants to put in a qualifying condition that the prospective bidder must have a 500MW running unit overseas. While this may allow Chinese, Japanese, Korean and European manufacturers to compete for the tender, India’s Bhel doesn’t qualify. “The bids for the construction of Bangladesh-India Friendship Power Company (Pvt.) Ltd, which is being developed in an equal joint venture by NTPC and BPDB, are to be called shortly,” a person aware of the development said, requesting anonymity. “The tender documents which are yet to be placed may have the 500MW overseas running unit condition. While this may allow Chinese, Japanese, Korean and European manufacturers to compete for the tender. NTPC will oppose it to give Bhel a chance to compete.” more at : http://www.livemint.com/Industry/B1nAcv17KlG2KC56mKfTKM/India-plans-to-thwart-China-get-Bhel-to-bid-for-168-billi.html

BHEL commissions 600 MW thermal unit in Odisha

Bharat Heavy Electricals LtdBSE 2.93 % (BHEL) has announced commissioning of 600 MW thermal power project in Odisha. The unit was commissioned at Jindal India Thermal Power Ltd's upcoming 2x600 MW thermal power project at Derang in Angul district of Odisha, BHEL said in a statement. "This is the second unit of the pit-head project commissioned by BHEL," the company said adding that the first 600 mw unit was commissioned by it in May last year. BHEL's scope of work in the contract includes design, engineering, manufacture, supply, erection and commissioning of steam turbines, generators and boilers along with associated auxiliaries and electricals besides controls and instrumentation, it said. Earlier in the month, the company has announced commissioning of 600 MW unit of a thermal power project in Chhattisgarh. ref: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/energy/power/bhel-commissions-600-mw-thermal-unit-in-odisha/articleshow/46055221.cms

BHEL bags Rs 1,202 cr power project order in Karnataka

BHEL has bagged an order worth Rs 1,202-crore for 370 MW gas-based combined cycle power project in Karnataka. The company has been awarded this contract for setting up a Combined Cycle Power Plant (CCPP) in Karnataka on EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) basis by the Karnataka Power Corporation. "Valued at Rs 1,202 crore, the order for the 370 MW Gas Turbine-based CCPP to be installed at Yelahanka in the outskirts of Bengaluru city, has been placed on BHEL by Karanataka Power Corporation," the company said in a statement today. More at: http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/bhel-bags-rs-1202-cr-power-project-orderkarnataka_1275172.html

BHEL golden jubilee celebrated at Tirumayam

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) Power Plant Piping Unit at Tirumayam celebrated the golden jubilee of BHEL recently. S. Gopinath, Executive Director, BHEL, Tirumayam, hoisted the BHEL flag. V. Ravindran, general manager, administered pledge to the employees. Mr. Gopinath spoke on the order BHEL got from TSGENCO, Telangana. On the achievements of BHEL Tirumayam PPPU, he spoke on its Corporate Social Responsibility projects being undertaken at Neduvasal Government Primary School and Hope School for Mentally-challenged Children in Chennai. “Swachh Bharat Abhiyan” was another major programme implemented by the employees. ref: http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/bhel-golden-jubilee-celebrated-at-tirumayam/article6782906.ece

Mr. T. N. Veeraghavan appointed Director (E,R&D), BHEL

Mr. T. N. Veeraghavan appointed Director (E,R&D), BHEL ref: http://www.bseindia.com/xml-data/corpfiling/AttachLive/bharat_heavy_electricals_ltd_120115.pdf

BHEL commissions another 600 MW thermal unit in Chhattisgarh

BHEL has announced commissioning of 600 MW unit of a thermal power project in Chhattisgarh. The unit was commissioned at Jindal Power's upcoming 4x600 MW thermal power project at Tamnar in Raigarh district of Chhattisgarh, BHEL said in a statement. This is the third 600 MW unit of the project to be commissioned by BHEL. The first two units of 600 MW each were commissioned in March, 2014. With the commissioning of this unit, BHEL has added 3,500 MW capacity in Chhattisgarh in 2014 alone. BHEL's scope of work in the contract includes design, engineering, manufacture, supply, erection, testing and commissioning of steam turbines, generators and boilers, along with associated auxiliaries and electricals, besides controls and instrumentation. ref: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/energy/power/bhel-commissions-another-600-mw-thermal-unit-in-chhattisgarh/articleshow/45823668.cms

“Process improvement has helped BHEL achieve competitive pricing”

Various process improvements incorporated over the past two years at the Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Tiruchi, has helped reduce cost considerably and ensure competitive pricing, its Executive Director A.V.Krishnan said here on Wednesday. Speaking at the golden jubilee BHEL Day, Mr.Krishnan called upon the employees to rededicate themselves to continue the good work. The foremost responsibility of employees is to meet the ever increasing expectation of customers in terms of quality products, lower prices and faster delivery. Receipt of an order from the TSGENCO, Telangana has brought good auguries for the organisation in the New Year. Elaborating on various landmarks achieved by BHEL over the past 50 years, Mr.Krishnan reiterated the importance of improving productivity, quality, wastage reduction, safety, and team work. The power sector is slowly but steadily looking up, he said and expressed confidence that the new power projects in the pipeline would bring in favourable business environment for BHEL. M.Palanivel, General Manager, Human Resources, BHEL, Tiruchi, called upon employees to work towards achieving growth in a sustainable manner and meeting the expectations of stakeholders. The BHEL Day pledge was administered to the employees on the occasion. Twenty-five employees, who had donated eyes and organs of their family members during 2014, were honoured. Prizes were also distributed to the winners of various competitions held as part of the celebrations, a BHEL press release said. ref: http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Tiruchirapalli/process-improvement-has-helped-bhel-achieve-competitive-pricing/article6765946.ece

BHEL to use fuel flexible boiler

Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) will use fuel flexible boiler developed in-house and capable of firing the entire range of coal, from 100 per cent Indian to 100 per cent imported, at projects it will set up in Telangana. The central public sector enterprise, with which the Telangana State Power Generation Corporation Ltd (TSGENCO) has a MoU for thermal plants, has decided on the boiler “to overcome the current uncertainty of coal supply”. The fuel flexible boiler, whose design has been developed by the BHEL, will offer operational flexibility and thereby ensure uninterrupted generation. more at: http://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/bhel-signs-rs3810-cr-deal-with-telangana/article6748765.ece