BHEL bags Rs 10,000 cr contract from Bangladesh

Bharat Heavy ElectricalsBSE 2.27 % Limited on Tuesday said it bagged its largest ever export order, valued at Rs 10,000 crore for setting up a thermal power project in Bangladesh. Won against stiff international competitive bidding, the order has been secured from Bangladesh India Friendship Power Company (Pvt) Limited (BIFPCL), a 50:50 joint venture of NTPCBSE -1.05 % and Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB). More at: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/indl-goods/svs/engineering/bhel-bags-rs-10000-cr-contract-from-bangladesh/articleshow/58355272.cms

BHEL commissions 2 units at Maharashtra thermal power project

BHELBSE 2.17 % today said it has commissioned two units of 270 mega watt (MW) thermal power project in Maharashtra. "Bharat Heavy Electricals LtdBSE 2.17 % (BHEL) has successfully commissioned two units of 270 MW at RattanIndia Nasik Power Ltd's 5x270 MW thermal power project, located at SinnarBSE 4.99 % in Nasik District of Maharashtra," the company said in a BSE filing. It further said: "With the commissioning of these units, BHEL has commissioned eight sets for RattanIndia in Maharashtra - 3 sets at Nasik and 5 sets at Amravati. In addition, two more 270 MW units are presently in advanced stages of completion at Nasik". ref: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/energy/power/bhel-commissions-2-units-at-maharashtra-thermal-power-project/articleshow/58218396.cms

HIGH LEVEL DELEGATION OF INDIAN RAILWAYS VISITS BHEL BHOPAL

A High Level Delegation of Indian Railways led by Member (Traction) - Railway Board Ghanshyam Singh visited BHEL Bhopal on Sunday. He was accompanied by CEE (WCR) Manju Gupta, ED (RDSO) Bhopal SK Sinha, Director (Railway Board) AK Goswami and other officers of West Central Railway (WCR) Division. Member (Traction) along with DK Thakur, ED - Bhopal visited the Manufacturing facilities of Traction Motors, Transformers and Coil and Insulation. He appreciated the state of art manufacturing facilities established to cater the requirements of Railways by BHEL and gave valuable suggestions for up-gradation of existing products followed by comprehensive testing including equipments for 9000 HP Loco. He emphasized that BHEL should aim for zero defect and also strengthen the service setups. General Manager (Transportation) AK Varshney made a presentation of the New Products developed by BHEL and New Products under Developments by BHEL. He also briefed about the manufacturing capacity and Capability of BHEL in the field of Traction Motors, Alternators and Controls etc. BHEL is expecting Orders for large quantity of Motors from CLW and DMW and this visit would provide impetus for meeting the requirements of Indian Railways by BHEL. ED BHEL Bhopal DK Thakur assured that BHEL would ensure supply of products which are trouble free and meet the delivery commitment given to Customer. The meeting was attended by General Managers Sanjeev Gupta, M Halder and AK Das and other senior officials of the BHEL. ref: http://www.dailypioneer.com/state-editions/high-level-delegation-of-indian-railways-visits-bhel-bhopal.html

BHEL's 2nd 800 MW unit in Karnataka starts commercial ops

BHEL today said the second 800 MW supercritical unit at Yeramarus Thermal Power Station (TPS) in Karnataka has started commercial operation. "BHEL has commenced the commercial operation of its second 800 MW supercritical unit at 2x800 MW Yeramarus Thermal Power Station (TPS) of Raichur Power Corporation Limited (RPCL) in Raichur district of Karnataka," BHEL said in a statement. The milestone was achieved within a month of commencement of commercial operation of the first unit. BHEL and Karnataka Power Corporation Ltd (KPCL) are the main equity partners of RPCL, the owner and operator of this power plant, it said. The commercial operation of these units marks BHEL's foray as a co-developer in the field of power generation. BHEL has supplied and executed 4,810 MW of coal based sets for KPCL and its joint ventures, which accounts for 96 per cent of the utility's coal-based installed capacity. Beta Wind (AP) becomes step-down subsidiary of Orient Green ref: http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/companies/bhels-2nd-800-mw-unit-in-karnataka-starts-commercial-ops-2257761.html

BHEL and Indian Railways tie-up for Rooftop SPV Systems

Bharat Heavy Electricals (BHEL) has recently bagged one more major order of 2 MWp Roof Top SPV System to be installed at Diesel loco Modernisation Works (DMW), Patiala. The contract was signed between BHEL & IROAF (Indian Railways Organisation for Alternate Fuels) in the presence of Amitabh Mathur, director (IS&P), of BHEL and Ravinder Gupta,CAO of IROAF. The 2 MW SPV RTS is expected to be installed within 9 months. The contract envisages design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of grid connected roof top solar photo voltaic power plant with all the electrical and associated equipment,including civil works and also includes 5 years’ operations and maintenance. It has enhanced BHEL’s Roof Top SPV project portfolio to 10 MWp. Bharat Heavy Electricals is an engineering and manufacturing company, owned by the GoI. ref: http://www.indiainfoline.com/article/news-top-story/bhel-and-indian-railways-tie-up-bhel-and-indian-railways-tie-up-for-rooftop-spv-systems-117041100659_1.html

Ample replacement order opportunity can perk up BHEL

In an otherwise quiet day of trade, BHEL's stock was among the top gainers, up about 4.4 cent reacting positively to the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) observations. The government body has identified power generation plants with capacities totalling to 72 gigawatts (GW) which need replacement to comply with the new environmental norms notified in December 2015. One GW is 1,000 megawatts. The new norms specify for reduced sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxide emissions among others. To be compliant with these norms, the power plants need to install flue-gas desulfurisation units ref: http://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/ample-replacement-order-opportunity-can-perk-up-bhel-117040600787_1.html

BHEL ventures into power generation as co-developer

BHEL has achieved a capacity addition of 6,317 MW in the utility segment, which is nearly four times more than any other manufacturer With the commencement of commercial operation of the first unit of its 2x800 MW project at Yeramarus in Karnataka, the Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has forayed into power generation field as a co-developer. Karnataka Power Corporation Limited (KPCL) and BHEL are the main equity partners of Raichur Power Corporation Limited. The Maharatna enterprise has also achieved a capacity addition of 45,274 MW of utility sets during the 12th five year plan and surpassed the capacity addition target by nine percent. During 2016-17, BHEL achieved a capacity addition of 6,317 MW in the utility segment, which is nearly four times more than any other manufacturer. That apart, 1,422 MW of Industrial sets and 78 MW of overseas sets have also been commissioned by BHEL during the year. ref: http://www.governancenow.com/news/psu/-bhel-surpasses-12th-plan-capacity-addition-target-9

Bhel sets up over 45K MW capacity; beats 12th Plan target

Bhel today said it has added 45,254 MW capacity during the 12th Five Year Plan period (2012-17) beating the targets set for the company. "Renewing thrust on accelerated project execution, Bhel has achieved a capacity addition of 45,274 MW of utility sets during the 12th five year plan, surpassing the Government's capacity addition target by 9 per cent," Bhel said in a statement today. The government had set the target of 41,661 MW power generation capacity addition for Bhel. Bhel said it continues to remain the single largest contributor to the country's installed capacity of utility sets, with a share of 46 per cent in the 12th Plan capacity addition. Its capacity addition was 78 per cent higher than in the 11th Plan (2007-12). During 2016-17, Bhel has achieved a capacity addition of 6,317 MW in the utility segment, which is nearly four times of the next highest achievement by any other manufacturer. Besides, 1,422 MW of industrial sets and 78 MW of overseas sets have also been commissioned by Bhel during the year, in addition to 61 MWp of Solar Power Plants, including 50 MWp at Ananthapur in Andhra Pradesh. more at: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/bhel-sets-up-over-45k-mw-capacity-beats-12th-plan-target/articleshow/58025330.cms

Bhel seeks Isro as partner in aerospace foray

Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (Bhel) is planning to enter the aerospace sector. India’s largest power generation equipment maker plans to collaborate with Indian Space Research Organization (Isro) for manufacturing space grade solar cells and partner for satellite launches. Bhel also plans to enter the maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) business for aircraft engines. “Bhel has been supplying various components and systems for the satellites by Isro since 2002. While meeting the projected enhanced requirements of Isro, Bhel plans to enhance its engagement by manufacturing space-grade solar PV (photo voltaic) cells; on-board energy storage cells, which have been hitherto imported by Isro and packaged by Bhel as solar modules and on board batteries,” said a Bhel spokesperson. ref: http://www.livemint.com/Companies/Eqk5Cs9fEUsGehuuf7OYuM/Bhel-seeks-Isro-as-partner-in-aerospace-foray.html