BHEL in talks with US company to make batteries for electric vehicles

Heavy Industries Minister Anant Geete on Friday disclosed that public sector electric equipment maker Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) is in talks with a US-based company to form a joint venture in India to manufacture lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles (EVs). Right now, we are importing 100 per cent of our lithium-ion battery requirements, but efforts are on towards manufacturing them in India within the next one year,'' Geete said. BHEL comes under the administrative control of ministry of heavy industries. Lithium-ion batteries, which are a key component used in electric vehicles, are mostly imported from China at present. Geete also said that the Department of Heavy Industries has recommended to the finance ministry that customs duty on parts of electric vehicles (EVs) should be reduced. Now, the finance ministry has to take a decision on it, he added. Senior officials in the heavy industries ministry earlier said that it has proposed reducing customs duty on EV parts, which are currently not exempted from the import tariff to the Department of Revenue. To boost production of EVs in the country, the ministry has also suggested defining semi-knocked-down and completely-knocked-down kits used for assembling such vehicles for streamlining of customs duty. ref: https://www.indiatoday.in/mail-today/story/bhel-talks-us-company-make-batteries-electric-vehicles-1415032-2018-12-22

BHEL fully commissions 120 MW Pulichintala hydro power plant in Telangana

BHELNSE 1.14 % said Monday that with the completion of fourth and final 30 MW unit, it has completely commissioned 120 MW Pulichintala Hydro-Electric Project (HEP) in Telangana. The other three units of the 4x30 MW Pulichintala HEP, commissioned earlier by the BHEL have been operating successfully, BHEL said in a statement. According to the statement, located in Suryapet district of Telangana, the greenfield project was set up for Telangana State Power Generation Corporation Ltd (TSGENCO) on river Krishna. Power generation from Pulichintala HEP will contribute significantly in reduction of greenhouse gas emissions towards achieving a low carbon development path for the nation. More at: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/energy/power/bhel-fully-commissions-120-mw-pulichintala-hydro-power-plant-in-telangana/articleshow/66589109.cms

BHEL complains to Rail Board on tender favouring select companies

Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHELNSE 0.07 %) has written to the Railway Board saying a recent tender floated by the transporter for supply of propulsion systems favours select companies. The Integral Coach Factory in Chennai has floated a tender for acquiring propulsion systems for 141 electric trains. BHEL, which has been regularly supplying locos and equipment to the railways, has complained that it is being kept out as the tender favours only three Indian companies. Another potential bidder from the private sector has sought more time. In a letter to Railway Board chairman Ashwani Lohani, BHEL has said this may lead to cost escalation. “BHEL is getting deprived of the opportunity for being considered for bulk quantity in view of change in eligibility criteria,” BHEL chairman Atul Sobti wrote in the letter. more at: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/railways/bhel-complains-to-rail-board-on-tender-favouring-select-companies/articleshow/66583415.cms

BHEL-supplied equipment at Kaiga power plant create world record

Equipped with BHEL-supplied sets, the 220 MW Unit 1 at the indigenously developed Kaiga Atomic Power Station (KAPS) of NPCIL has created a world record for continuous operation, the state-owned energy equipment maker said Tuesday. The complete steam turbine generator set and all the steam generators for the unit of Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL) have been manufactured and supplied by BHEL. The unit now stands first amongst all the pressurized heavy water reactors (PHWR) in the world in terms of uninterrupted operation, a BHEL statement said. According to the statement, the unit has been operating continuously since May 13, 2016 and has surpassed the previous record of 894 days of continuous operation, which was held by a unit of Pickering Nuclear Generating Station (PNGS) in Canada. more at: https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/power/bhel-supplied-equipment-at-kaiga-power-plant-create-world-record/66540280

BHEL wins ICAI award for excellence in cost management

The Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has been conferred the ICAI National Award for Excellence in Cost Management for this year. The award was presented by Railway Minister Piyush Goyal to BHEL chairman and managing director Atul Sobti and BHEL Director (Finance) Subodh Gupta at a function here. Instituted in the year 2003, by the Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICAI), the awards are presented annually to corporate entities in their journey towards excellence in cost management and cost management practices. ref: http://www.uniindia.com/bhel-wins-icai-award-for-excellence-in-cost-management/business-economy/news/1382178.html

BHEL, Electronics Division, Bengaluru Recruitment 2018

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited, Electronics Division, Bengaluru one of the Manufacturing Units of BHEL, a Maharatna Company proposes to engage 320 Nos. of Technician Apprentices (Diploma Holders) as per Apprentices Act, 1961 for ONE Year. The details are as follows. Name of post: Technician Apprentices (Diploma Holders) No of posts: 320 Branch / Discipline: Electronics & Communication Engineering/ Electrical & Electronics Engineering / Mechanical Engineering/ Computer Science Engineering/Mechatronics Engineering/Civil Engineering Educational Qualification: Candidates who have successfully passed their Diploma in the Branch/Discipline mentioned above in the years 2016/2017/2018 from recognized institution by the Government shall be eligible. Candidates should have passed qualification examination after 01.01.2016. Age as on 01/08/2018 : MINIMUM – 18 years MAXIMUM – 27 Years (General) 30 Years (OBC) 32 Years (SC/ST) 10 years relaxation will be given for ‘Person with Disability’ candidates. Stipend: Technician Apprentices (Diploma Holders) Rs.4000/- per month How to apply: Eligible and Interested Candidates are requested to fill up the enclosed format and send the same to DGM/HR, BHARAT HEAVY ELECTRICALS LIMITED, ELECTRONICS DIVISION, MYSURU ROAD, BENGALURU – 560026 by post or by email (hradmin-edn@bhel.in) at to reach us latest by 31/10/2018. red: https://www.sentinelassam.com/news/bhel-electronics-division-bengaluru-recruitment-2018/

BHEL Recruitment 2018 – Apply Online 320 Technician Apprentice Posts

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited(BHEL) organizes/conducts various training programs to enhance the skills and competence of employees towards making BHEL a world -class organization. BHEL released a notification for 320 Technician Apprentices Posts. All the interested and eligible candidates can apply offline before 31st Oct for 320 posts. All the important details and direct link to the website is given below. Important Dates Application Date Available Online-27th September 2018 Closing Date for Submission of Online Application- 31st October 2018 Vacancy Number of vacancies to be filled is 320 posts Technician Apprentice Post Educational Qualification Diploma in Electronics & Communication Engineering/ Electrical & Electronics Engineering/ Mechanical Engineering/ Computer Science Engineering or Civil Engineering Age limit The maximum age for applicants is 42 years of age for the said post Scale of Pay The Salary will be Rs. 4000 per month for the selected candidates Job Location Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited, Electronics Division, Mysuru Road, Bengaluru – 26 How to Apply? Eligible candidates may apply online at BHEL’s website from 27th September 2018 Click on Register Login with your registrations credentials Fill the application form, pay application fee and complete the application process Download the page and printout for further reference Address Send it to the Address “DGM/HR, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited, Electronics Division, Mysuru Road, Bengaluru – 560026 by post or by email (hradmin-edn@bhel.in) on or before 31 Oct 2018, along with the relevant documents. ref: https://valueswire.com/2018/09/27/bhel-technician-apprentice-recruitmetn-notification/

CSML signs pact with BHEL for solar project

Cochin Smart Mission Ltd (CSML) has entered into an agreement with Bharat Heavy Electrical Ltd (BHEL) for installation of rooftop solar system for select government buildings. Installation of solar panels is one of the projects under Smart City Mission with a project cost of Rs 5.7 crore. BHEL is expected to complete the work in six months and there would be an annual maintenance contract for five years. more at : https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/csml-signs-pact-with-bhel-for-solar-project/articleshow/65940771.cms

BHEL declares 91% dividend for FY18

BHEL booked orders worth Rs 40,932 crore in 2017-18, registering 74 per cent jump from the previous financial year, its Chairman and Managing Director Atul Sobti said Wednesday. BHEL secured all orders for main packages of thermal power projects during 2017-18. "With this, the company has ended the year with a total order book of over Rs 1,18,000 crore - the highest in the last five years," said Sobti in the company's Annual General Meeting. Addressing the shareholders, Sobti said in 2017-18 the company achieved a profit before tax (PBT) of Rs 1,585 crore, compared to Rs 628 crore in 2016-17, registering a surge of 152 per cent. Profit After Tax (PAT) for the year jumped 63 per cent at Rs 807 crore, against Rs 496 crore in the previous fiscal. He further said that maintaining the trend of topline (sales) growth for the second consecutive year, BHEL has recorded a turnover of Rs 27,850 crore, as against Rs 27,740 crore in the previous year. Consequently, a total dividend of 91 per cent has been declared on the enhanced equity share capital post bonus for 2017-18. Notably, this is the highest dividend paid by the company in the last four years, he added. ref: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/bhel-declares-91-dividend-for-fy18/articleshow/65875216.cms

Another ‘Make In India’ Success: BHEL Hits Bull’s Eye In Diversification, Rolls Out First 6000HP Locomotive

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) rolled out a 6000HP electric locomotive from its Jhansi plant for the first time. The move is significant as the engineering major seeks to access a greater chunk of the transportation market and also diversify its product offerings. A company statement released on the occasion stated that “As part of its diversification initiatives, BHEL has flagged off of its first 6000HP electric locomotive (Type WAG-9H)“. It may be noted that the Indian Railways has placed an order for 30 such locomotives and the engine flagged off on Monday is part of the same order. As part of its efforts to gain a bigger market share in the transportation market, BHEL has established research and development centres at its Bangalore, Jhansi and Bhopal plants. Currently, the state-run engineering major enjoys over 50 per cent share in electrical propulsion equipment for railways’ rolling stock. ref: https://swarajyamag.com/insta/bhel-hits-bulls-eye-in-diversification-rolls-out-first-6000hp-locomotive

BHEL bans use of plastic in factory, township

TRICHY: In a first among the townships owned by Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) across the country, the Trichy unit has come forward to ban the use of plastic products in the factory as well as the township. The management of BHEL Trichy has sent circulars to commercial establishments in its township insisting them to avoid circulating and selling plastic products on the sprawling 1,500 acre complex. The environment-friendly decision was said to be taken in view of state government’s recent announcement to ban non-biodegradable plastic products in the state from January 2019. To make BHEL, Trichy a plastic-free zone, the management has planned to organise a series of programmes highlighting environment-friendly alternatives to plastic carry bags. More at: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/trichy/bhel-bans-use-of-plastic-in-factory-township/articleshow/65640232.cms

BHEL to co-develop solution with Korean company to comply with emission norms

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), India's largest power equipment manufacturer, has signed Technology Collaboration Agreement (TCA) with NANO Co, Republic of Korea for design and manufacture of a solution to comply with emission norms for thermal power plants. The solution known as SCR Catalysts will be commissioned or retrofitted with high capacity emission control equipment for De-NOx application in coal-fired power plants. To comply with the norms of SOx and NOx emission, issued by the Ministry of Environment and Forest (MoEF) for thermal power plants, BHEL is geared up to provide complete solutions by offering suitable flue gas clean-up and emission control systems. more at: https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/power/bhel-to-co-develop-solution-with-korean-company-to-comply-with-emission-norms/64778215

Kerala Govt To Take Over BHEL EML To Tap Into Demand For Electric Vehicles

The Kerala government is all set to tap into the demand for electric vehicles in the state. The government is planning to takeover the state-run Maharatna company BHEL’s subsidiary, BHEL Electrical Machines Ltd (EML). BHEL EML, a public sector unit based in Kasaragod, Kerala, manufactures traction motors and control devices used in electric vehicles. The Kerala government’s takeover of BHEL EML estimates the latter’s asset value at $7.7 Mn (INR 53 Cr). The Restructuring and Internal Audit Board (RIAB), a state-owned enterprise that executes states reform initiatives, has been entrusted with the task of completing the deal formalities, The New Indian Express reported. ref: https://inc42.com/buzz/kerala-govt-to-take-over-bhel-eml-to-tap-into-demand-for-electric-vehicles-in-state/

BHEL bags Rs 125 crore contract for solar power plants in Gujarat

Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL), the country’s largest power equipment manufacturer, today announced it has bagged two orders worth Rs 125 crore for setting up solar photo voltaic power projects in Gujarat. The first order for a 20 Megawatt (Mw) plant has been placed by Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Limited (GACL), while the other for setting up a 10 Mw power plant has been received from Gujarat State Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited (GSFC). Both the solar power plants will be set up at Gujarat Solar Park at Charanka. “With these orders, BHEL’s solar capacity under execution at Gujarat Solar Park has reached 120 Mw while the company’s solar portfolio has risen to 580 Mw. The company is presently executing over 210 Mw of ground-mounted and rooftop Solar PV projects across the country,” BHEL said in a statement. More at: https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/renewable/bhel-bags-rs-125-crore-contract-for-solar-power-plants-in-gujarat/64556417

BHEL Recruitment 2018: 50 Graduate Apprentice Posts at EDN Bengaluru, Walk-In Interview on May 21, 2018, 9AM

BHEL Recruitment 2018 notification to fill 50 vacancies for the post of ‘Graduate Apprentice’ at BHEL EDN Bengaluru has been released by the Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited, Electronics Division, Bengaluru - bheledn.com. BHEL EDN is organizing a Walk-in Interview recruitment drive on May 21, 2018 from 9am to 3:30pm at ‘Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited, Electronics Division, Mysore Road, Bengaluru’ and interested candidates must appear at 9am sharp. BHEL Recruitment 2018 - Vacancy Details: Electronics & Communication Engineering –20 Posts Electrical & Electronics Engineering –10 Posts Mechanical Engineering –10 Posts Computer Science Engineering –10 Posts Eligibility Criteria: The applicant must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (BE/B.Tech) in the concerned branch/discipline from a recognized Institution. Age-Limit: The applicant must fall in the age bracket of 18 to 27 years as on May 1, 2018. Age relaxation rules apply as given in the official advertisement. Selection Process: Candidates will be selected on the basis of the Interview. Stipend: The selected candidates will be eligible to receive a monthly stipend of Rs.6000/- for the Apprentice Training period of 1 year. Application Process: Candidates can download the Prescribed Format for application form from the official advertisement url given below and appear for the Walk-in Interview with duly filled and signed application form along with other documents listed in the advertisement: http://www.bheledn.com/images/pdf/GAAPP.pdf ref: https://www.news18.com/news/india/bhel-recruitment-2018-50-graduate-apprentice-posts-at-edn-bengaluru-walk-in-interview-on-21st-may-2018-9am-1751435.html

BHEL secures 900MW hydropower project in Nepal

Bharat Heavy Electricals (BHEL) has secured a contract from Nepalese firm SJVN Arun-3 Power Development (SAPDC) to implement the 900MW Arun-3 Hydroelectric project. Located in the Sankhuwasabha district, the project is expected to improve Nepal’s installed power capacity and support the country’s vision of utilising its vast hydropower potential for accelerated economic development. Under the Rs5.36bn ($80m) deal, BHEL will be responsible for designing, engineering, manufacturing, supply, erection and commissioning of electromechanical equipment, which includes four vertical 225MW Francis turbines and generator sets. “Upon completion, the Arun-3 Hydroelectric Project will be the largest hydropower project in the country.” For this project, BHEL will be manufacturing turbines, generators, generator transformers, control systems, bus ducts and other associated equipment at its India-based facilities. The erection and commissioning works will be undertaken by BHEL’s Power Sector Northern Region and 400kV GIS will be executed by Transmission Business Group. Upon completion, the Arun-3 Hydroelectric Project will be the largest hydropower project in the country. BHEL entered the Nepalese energy market in 1980 by supplying and commissioning two 30MW Hydro Generating sets for the Kulekhani-I Hydro Power Project. The company is currently executing hydro projects with capacities exceeding 2.7GW in Nepal and nearly 2.9GW in Bhutan. BHEL also recently received export orders from Benin, Togo, Chile and Estonia. ref: https://www.power-technology.com/news/bhel-secures-900mw-hydropower-project-nepal/

NTPC wants to exit joint venture with BHEL

NTPCNSE -0.79 % Ltd has decided to exit the joint venture with BHELNSE 0.28 %, saying it is not a manufacturer of equipment and would rather concentrate on setting up and operating power plants. NTPC-BHEL Power Projects Pvt Ltd was set up in December 2007 as a 50:50 joint venture for manufacturing power equipment. The joint venture's first manufacturing facility at Mannavaram in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh started operations in 2016 but had very little orders. Top NTPC sources said the company has decided to exit the venture and has informed the power ministry about its intentions. NTPC wants BHEL to buy its equity in the joint venture, they said. The two companies had invested Rs 50 crore each as equity in the joint venture. The power producer wants BHEL to acquire its 50 per cent stake in the JV as also all the assets and liabilities and absorb all the employees, they said. The joint venture had little revenue visibility and needed a fresh injection of new orders or a new blueprint to sustain itself. ref: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/energy/power/ntpc-wants-to-exit-joint-venture-with-bhel/articleshow/63831466.cms

BHEL wins Rs 137 cr order for renovation at Telangana TPS

BHELNSE 0.28 % today said it has secured an order worth Rs 137 crore for renovation and modernisation of electrostatic precipitators (ESPs) at a thermal power station in Telangana. "Valued at Rs 137 crore, the turnkey order envisages carrying out renovation and modernisation of ESPs of three units of 200 MW each at Ramagundam Super Thermal Power Station (STPS), stage-I (3x200 MW) of NTPC," it said in a BSE filing. These ESPs have been in operation for more than 25 years. ref: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/indl-goods/svs/engineering/bhel-wins-rs-137-cr-order-for-renovation-at-telangana-tps/articleshow/63782649.cms

Creditor drags BHEL to NCLT to recover over Rs 1 crore due

Days after an Air India ex-pilot sough insolvency proceedings against the national carrier in the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), another state undertaking, Bharat Heavy Electricals (BHEL), has been is dragged to the NCLT by an operational creditor for dues of a little over Rs 1 crore. Acting under provisions of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC), which makes it easy for employees and creditors to seek redressal under the overarching company law, Tricolite Electrical Industries Limited, a Gurugram, Haryana-based power sector company has filed an application under Section 9 of the IBC to get unpaid operational debt from BHEL. According to the complainant, the dues are in respect of supply of LT panels, and supervision of erection in relation to a 2X200 MW plant, Tishreen Power Plant, in Syria. The amount of debt under the petition is Rs 1,00,19,145. When the matter was listed before the bench on April 6, the advocate appearing for BHEL sought time to file its reply, and the matter has been posted for hearing on May 9. Late last month, Air India also faced a similar situation when a former pilot, Captain Subodh Kumar, who served Air India for 28 years, filed an insolvency application at the NCLT for unpaid salaries and allowances. In the petition, Kumar sought the settlement of his claims of Rs 67.84 lakh from the airline, alleging there were discrepancies in the payment of his salary and allowances between 2012 and 2016. Seeking 0insolvency proceedings against the airline, Kumar alleged that the airline had deducted substantial salary, allowances and benefits payable to him. ref: http://www.mydigitalfc.com/companies-and-markets/creditor-drags-bhel-nclt-recover-over-rs-1-crore-due

BHEL bags Rs 4400 cr contract from Uttar Pradesh -

Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd has bagged Rs 4,400 crore order from Uttar Pradesh for setting up 660-mw supercritical thermal power plant. The order has been placed on BHEL by Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd (UPRVUNL), an official statement said. Located at Panki in Kanpur district of Uttar Pradesh, the project will be executed by BHEL on engineering, procurement, construction (EPC) basis, it added. more at: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/indl-goods/svs/engineering/bhel-bags-rs-4400-cr-contract-from-uttar-pradesh/articleshow/63578048.cms

BHEL forays into lake purification business under smart city initiative

Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL), the country’s largest power equipment manufacturer, today announced its foray into lake purification business with a maiden order for purification of Telibandha lake in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. The move, part of a larger diversification strategy, is aimed at ramping up focus on water business. BHEL’s maiden order in the segment was placed by Raipur Smart City Ltd including the operation and maintenance for five years. “This is the first ever order of its kind from the Smart Cities segment using Phytorid Technology developed by the National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) under the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), which is an environment friendly technology,” the company said in a statement. It added that the order will be executed by BHEL’s Project Engineering & Systems Division (PESD) based in Hyderabad. BHEL and NEERI have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for working jointly on projects related to water and waste water treatment in the municipal segment. “The synergy of the two organizations is being utilized to address this business segment, besides exploring various other avenues of joint working,” the firm said. BHEL develops water management systems for core sectors of the economy including Power, Industry and Municipalities and offers turnkey solutions for De-Mineralised Water, potable water applications and domestic sewage treatment systems. The company is currently constructing six de-centralized Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) totaling 25.4 Million Liter per Day (MLD) capacity for Raipur Development Authority. ref: https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/power/bhel-forays-into-lake-purification-business-under-smart-city-initiative/63504125

BHEL wins 75 MW solar photovoltaic plant in Gujarat

BHEL said today that it has won its largest solar photovoltaic project till date for setting up a 75 MW power plant in Gujarat. The order has been placed by Gujarat Industries Power Company Ltd (GIPCL). "Against stiff competitive bidding, BHEL has won an order for setting up a 75 MW solar photovoltaic (SPV) power plant on engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) basis, in Gujarat. Significantly, this will be BHEL's largest Solar PV project till date," Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd said in a statement. The order for setting up the 75 MW SPV power plant at Gujarat solar park, Charanka, has been placed on BHEL by GIPCL, it added. With this order, BHEL said, its solar portfolio has risen to 545 MW. The company is presently executing over 150 MW of ground-mounted and rooftop Solar PV projects across the country. Ref : https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/energy/power/bhel-wins-75-mw-solar-photovoltaic-plant-in-gujarat/articleshow/63464930.cms

BHEL to make Li ion cells with ISRO technology

BHEL said it would set up a facility at its Bengaluru unit to make the cells using ISRO technology. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has signed a technology transfer agreement with Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd for the manufacture of space grade lithium ion cells for the space programme and other national requirements. BHEL said it would set up a facility at its Bengaluru unit to make the cells using ISRO technology. The Li-ion batteries power various applications on satellites and launch vehicles. Currently BHEL assembles and tests Li ion batteries using imported cells. "The technology can also be extended for use in the emerging areas of energy storage and e-mobility," the public sector major said. ISRO said its rocketry centre Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre at Thiruvananthapuram has developed the technology to produce space grade Li ion cells. The agreement was signed by S.Somanath, VSSC Director, and S. Biswas, BHEL's Director (Engg, R&D) at ISRO Headquarters, Bengaluru on Thursday. ISRO Chairman K. Sivan, and BHEL CMD Atul Sobti were present. ref: http://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/bhel-to-make-li-ion-cells-with-isro-technology/article23333131.ece

BHEL inks tech pact with Korea-based HLB Power

BHEL today said it has entered into a technology collaboration agreement (TCA) with HLB Power, Republic of Korea. The collaboration is for in-house design and manufacture of large size gates and dampers for use in coal fired power plants, to be commissioned or retrofitted with high capacity emission control equipment, a BHEL statement said. In the presence of Atul Sobti, CMD, BHEL, the TCA was signed by Subrata Biswas, Director (E, R&D) BHEL and Dr. Jong Weon Kim, CEO and Director, HLB Power at BHEL's corporate office here. BHEL has been supplying conventional gates and dampers, manufactured at its boiler auxiliaries plant in Ranipet, for over three decades. ref: https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/bhel-inks-tech-pact-with-korea-based-hlb-power-2533217.html

Bhel commissions 1st unit of Kishanganga hydro project in J&K

BhelBSE 0.78 % today said it has commissioned first unit of 110 MW of the Kishanganga hydro-electric project (HEP) of NHPC in Jammu and Kashmir. Located on the river Kishanganga, a tributary of the Jhelum in Bandipora district, all the three units of the 340 MW project will generate 1,350 million units (MU) of clean electricity annually, a Bhel statement said. The other two units are also in advanced stages of commissioning. Bhel was entrusted with execution of the Electro-Mechanical (E&M) package for the project comprising design, manufacture, supply, installation and commissioning of Vertical Shaft Pelton Turbines and matching synchronous Generators, Controls & Monitoring (SCADA) System along with electrical and mechanical auxiliaries. The equipment was supplied from Bhel's manufacturing units at Bhopal, Jhansi, Rudrapur and Bengaluru while the execution of works on site was carried out by the company's Power Sector Northern Region division and Transmission Business Group. In J&K, Bhel has so far commissioned 31 Hydro sets with a cumulative capacity of 1,257 MW. ref: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/energy/power/bhel-commissions-1st-unit-of-kishanganga-hydro-project-in-jk/articleshow/63365344.cms

BHEL commissions 600MW unit at Rayalaseema thermal power plant

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has commissioned a 600MW coal-based unit at the Rayalaseema thermal power project in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. With the commissioning of the new unit, the capacity of the Rayalaseema thermal power plant in Cuddapah district has gone up to 1,650MW. The Rayalaseema coal-fired power station has been developed in four stages till date, with the first two units commissioned in 1994. In 2007, two more units were brought into service and three years later, one unit of 210MW was commissioned to take the power plant’s capacity beyond 1GW. BHEL was given a contract of Rs14.45bn ($319.97m) by Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corporation Limited (APGENCO) in 2011 to set up the 600MW unit for the power station. The new 600MW thermal power unit has joined the previously commissioned five units of the thermal power plant, each having a capacity of 210MW. Under the contract, BHEL had provided design, engineering, manufacturing, supply, erection and commissioning of steam generator, turbo generator, electrostatic precipitator (ESP) along with associated auxiliaries, electricals, controls & instrumentation (C&I), and switchyard. ref: http://fossilfuel.energy-business-review.com/news/bhel-commissions-600mw-unit-at-rayalaseema-thermal-power-plant-150318-6084099

BHEL bags Rs 11,700 crore order for setting up thermal power plant in Jharkhand

Bharat Heavy ElectricalsBSE 0.35 % Limited (BHELBSE 0.35 %) today said it has won a Rs 11,700 crore order for setting up a 3x800 MW thermal power plant in Jharkhand. "The order for setting up the 3x800 MW Patratu Super Thermal Power Station Expansion, Phase-I (3x 800 MW) has been placed on BHEL by Patratu Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd (PVUNL - a subsidiary of NTPC LtdBSE -0.51 % in joint venture with Jharkhand Bijli Vitran Nigam Ltd)," BHEL said in a BSE filing. Located at Patratu in Ramgarh district of Jharkhand, the project will be executed by BHEL on engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) basis, it added. BHEL said the commissioning of the project would also lead to phasing out of the old fleet of sub-critical units presently installed at Patratu. ref; https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/energy/power/bhel-bags-rs-11700-crore-order-for-setting-up-thermal-power-plant-in-jharkhand/articleshow/63230269.cms

BHEL pays 40% interim dividend

BHEL today said that it has paid 40 per cent interim dividend on enhanced equity, capital post-bonus, for the financial year 2017-18. "In value terms, the dividend paid amounts to Rs 293.71 crore. With this, the company has maintained its impeccable track record of rewarding investors by paying dividends uninterruptedly for over four decades," BHEL said in a statement. A cheque of Rs 185.21 crore towards the interim dividend for the year 2017-18 on the equity (63.06 per cent) held by the Government of India, was presented here to Anant G Geete, Minister of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises and Babul Supriyo, Minister of State for Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises, by Atul Sobti, Chairman and Managing Director, BHEL. ref: https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/bhel-pays-40-interim-dividend-2518183.html

Several BHEL employees win PM's Shram Awards

Among a host of Public and Private Sector companies in the country, employees of Bharat Heavy Electricals (BHEL) have once again bagged the prestigious Prime Minister’s Shram Awards for their distinguished performance (2011to 2016). A total of 42 employees of BHEL, from its units located at Trichy, Haridwar, Bengaluru (Electronics Division & Electro-Porcelains Division), Hyderabad and Bhopal, shared 27 Shram awards including 4 Shram Bhushan, 10 Shram Vir/Veerangana and 13 Shram Shree/Devi awards for the years 2011-2016. The awards were presented by Hon’ble Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu at a function held here. ref: http://www.uniindia.com/several-bhel-employees-win-pm-s-shram-awards/business-economy/news/1151981.html

HPCL awards Rs 1,034-cr gas power plant order to BHEL

Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd, the largest Indian heavy equipment maker, said it won a Rs 1,034 cr order to set up a gas-based captive power plant at Hindustan Petroleum Corporation’s Visakh Refinery. The order, given on a turnkey basis, is part of the expansion project at the refinery at Andhra Pradesh. BHEL’s scope of work in the contract envisages engineering, manufacture, transportation, erection & commissioning and civil works. The plant’s design involves one gas generator (GTG), one heat recovery steam generator and one steam generator, the equipment maker said. The captive power plant is being set up to meet the power and steam required by HPCL for its planned refinery expansion from 8.33 million tons to 15 mmtpa of crude throughput. “With this order, HPCL has reposed its confidence in BHEL for GTG-based captive power plants,” the heavy equipment maker said. The key equipment for this package shall be supplied by BHEL’s units at Hyderabad, Trichy, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Ranipet, Jhansi, Visakhapatnam and Rudrapur, the company said. The erection and commissioning of the project shall be undertaken by BHEL’s Power Sector – Eastern Region, Kolkata. ref: https://ultra.news/t-t/38297/hpcl-awards-rs-1034-cr-gas-power-plant-order-bhel/

BHEL commissions 18-MW hydroelectric project in Punjab

BHEL has commissioned an 18-megawatt (MW) Mukerian hydroelectric project in Punjab. “With the commissioning of the second 9-MW hydro generating unit, Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) has successfully commissioned the 18-MW Mukerian hydroelectric project (HEP) stage-II in Punjab,” the company said in a regulatory filing. Located on the Mukerian canal in Hoshiarpur district of Punjab, the 18-MW Mukerian project is a surface powerhouse of Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd. “The generation from Mukerian HEP stage-II will contribute significantly in reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and will help in achieving a low carbon development path for the nation,” the company added. The first unit of the Mukerian HEP was commissioned in May last year. ref: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/bhel-commissions-18-mw-hydroelectric-project-in-punjab/article22773784.ece

BHEL bags Rs 560-cr order from NTPC

BHEL has bagged an order worth Rs 560 crore for supply and installation of the flue gas desulphurisation (FGD) system from NTPC for 2x490 MW National Capital Power Station (NCPS) at Dadri in Uttar Pradesh. The order has been secured by BHEL against stiff competition from Indian and multinational companies, a BHEL statement said. The notification calls for installation of equipment to control various harmful emissions, both in existing as well as new thermal power plants. ref: http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/bhel-bags-rs-560-cr-order-from-ntpc-2508027.html

Bhel’s turnaround in order flows may be a flash in the pan

After dismal order flows of less than Rs2,000 crore each in the first two quarters of the current fiscal year, the country’s largest public sector power equipment maker Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (Bhel), sprung a pleasant surprise with order flows of about Rs12,000 crore in the December quarter. Even better, it matched analysts’ revenue and profit expectations. Although the stock rose by 1.6% on Thursday on favourable news and a positive mood on the Street, it may be too early to rejoice. After all order flows are lumpy in this sector and the third quarter accretion maybe a flash in the pan. On a cumulative basis, the nine-month order flow of Rs15,750 crore in fiscal year 2018 (FY18) is sharply lower when compared to the year-ago period. Therefore, Bhel would have to ramp-up orders in the fourth quarter to be able to sustain order flow growth and keep the order book at the current level of Rs1.02 trillion. All this fuss about order flows is justified given that the company has steadily seen revenue falling (see chart) due to poor orders coming in from the power sector, which accounts for about 80% of its revenue. Moreover, a year back, a significant portion of the company’s order book was slow-moving. more at: http://www.livemint.com/Money/Tr3LxlyHDPBY9ubhIW9LdK/Bhels-turnaround-in-order-flows-may-be-a-flash-in-the-pan.html

BHEL developing cutting-edge technologies

BHEL Tiruchi Complex, encompassing the High Pressure Boiler Plant and Seamless Steel Tube Plant in Tiruchi, Power Plant Piping Unit at Thirumayam and Piping Centre at Chennai, is in the process of arriving at the technology for conversion of coal to cleaner fuels such as methanol and ethanol alongside developing advanced ultra-supercritical (AUSC) boilers and products for the nuclear power sector. R. Rajamanohar, Executive Director, Tiruchi Complex, shared this information with a large gathering of employees and their families on Friday after unfurling the national flag BHEL Tiruchi has initiated efforts to install a 7.5 MW solar power plant in addition to the existing 5 MW solar power plant. Mr. Rajamanohar felicitated winners of BHEL Excel Awards, Shram Bhushan and Shram Shri awards for safety and quality. Earlier, Nirmala Rajamanohar, First Lady of BHEL Tiruchi Complex and Patron, Arivalayam, unfurled the National Flag at Arivalayam, special school and vocational training centre for differently-abled. ref: http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/bhel-developing-cutting-edge-technologies/article22539880.ece

BHEL, Ranipet surpasses target by 9%

The Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Ranipet, has achieved a capacity addition of 45,274 MW during the 12th Five Year Plan period (2012-2017) surpassing the target of 41,661 MW set by the government by nine per cent, said its executive director K. Kalaiselvan on Friday. “With this, BHEL continues to remain the single largest contributor to the country’s power generation capacity addition,” he told in his speech on the occasion of the 69th Republic Day. He hoisted the flag and inspected the parade, a press release said. Listing out the achievements of Boiler Auxiliaries Plant (BAP) and BHEL during the year 2017, he said BHEL recorded nearly 14% growth in its intellectual capital during the financial year 2016-2017. During the year, a record 508 patents and copyrights were filed by the company – this was equal to filing nearly two patents/copyrights every working day, the release said. ref: http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/bhel-surpasses-target-by-9/article22531393.ece

BHEL HOLDS WORKSHOP ON SWITCH GEARS, POWER TRANSFORMERS

BHEL Bhopal in association with BHEL Corp R & D, Hyderabad, organised a two-day workshop on “Type Testing of Switchgear and Power Transformers” here on Tuesday at ITS Conference Hall BHEL, Bhopal. The workshop was attended by young executives of all the units of BHEL from EDN Bangalore, Corp R&D Hyderabad, ROD New Delhi, PSTS-Noida, TBG Noida, PEM Noida and other units. On this occasion, DK Thakur Executive Director BHEL Bhopal was present as the Chief Guest. MS Kinra, General Manager (Quality and HR), Kuldeep Mathur, General Manager (SCR) TK Bagchi, General Manager (TCB) Neelam Bhogal (HOD-SWE), VK Jain (HOD-SWM), Shubhra Chaturvedi (HOD-MM), Mamta Dingrocha (HOD-SCS) and Dipak Sarma (HOD-CEE) also graced the programme. Rene Peter Paul Smeets from KEMA laboratories (Netherland) & Shri Benjimin Baum from KEMA Laboratories (Germany) eminent experts in the field of testing of Switchgear & Transformers attended the workshop. The workshop focused on Short Circuit Current and their effects, fault current interruptions, technology of medium and high voltage circuit breakers, technical faults in switchgear and transformers and testing layout of KEMA. The programme centred on knowledge sharing regarding techniques of testing and care, to be taken while design and testing. The sessions were highly enriching which helped BHEL engineers to understand the emerging trends in testing solutions. ref: http://www.dailypioneer.com/state-editions/bhopal/bhel-holds-workshop-on-switch-gears-power-transformers.html

NHRC issues notice to Chairman of BHEL and Medical Superintendent of BHEL hospital in Haridwar for negligence

The National Human Rights Commission has issued notice to Chairman of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) and the medical superintendent of BHEL hospital at Haridwar over reports that a patient was declared dead by doctors at a state-owned hospital and shifted into mortuary even as he was alive for the next eight hours. The Commission has asked BHEL to send a detailed report within six weeks along with action taken against the guilty doctors and relief provided to the family of the deceased. "Declaring a person dead, who is still alive and sending him to the mortuary is the worst example of the negligence committed by the doctors of a state-owned hospital. It is possible that by providing appropriate treatment in time, the life of the deceased could be saved. A precious human life has been lost. The inhuman act done by the doctors has violated the right to life and healthcare of the deceased," the NHRC said in a statement. A 44-year-old employee of BHEL was rushed to the BHEL hospital after he complained of chest pain and collapsed on January 12. He was declared dead by the doctors at 11.30 pm and his body was shifted to the mortuary. The next day, a postmortem was conducted on the body of the deceased, during which it was revealed that his death occurred about six hours before the postmortem i.e. around 8.00 am - a gap of more than 8 hours after the patient was declared dead. The brother of the deceased has lodged a complaint against the negligence committed by the doctors, leading to death of his brother. ref: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/nhrc-issues-notice-to-chairman-of-bhel-and-medical-superintendent-of-bhel-hospital-in-haridwar-for-negligence/articleshow/62607330.cms

Railways is BHEL’s first stop in bid to get 40-50% revenue from non-power areas

Indian Railways' massive electrification plan may just be the opportunity Bharat Heavy Electricals — the manufacturer of boilers and turbine generators for the power sector — is looking for to make sure it gets 40 to 50 percent of its revenues in some years from now. The start hasn’t been bad. From getting small contracts for sewage treatment and lake cleaning, the company is now in contention for a big one — Railways’ first large electrification tender — this one being of 400 kms. The company aims to double the share of revenues from non-power sector to 40 percent by 2022. “Internally, the company wants to make it 50 percent but that would be very difficult. Forty percent by 2022 is what looks feasible and we are working towards that,” a senior official with the company told Moneycontrol. BHEL reported sales of Rs 5,607 crore in June quarter with share of non-power revenues at close to 23 percent. The railways’ 400-km track electrification tender is a prestigious one. It’s the first time in history the monolith is attempting to undertake such an exercise with just one tender, this being 10 to 11 times larger than what the national transporter has been doing all these decades. ref: http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/railways-is-bhels-first-stop-in-bid-to-get-40-50-revenue-from-non-power-areas-2486727.html

BHEL bags Rs 2,800-cr order for power project in Maharashtra

BHEL today said it has won a Rs 2,800 crore contract for 660 MW supercritical thermal power project in Maharashtra. It will be set up as an expansion project of Maharashtra State Power Generation Company's (MAHAGENCO) Bhusawal Thermal Power Station in Jalgaon district, BHEL said in a BSE filing. BHEL's scope of work for this brownfield expansion project includes design, engineering, manufacture, supply, construction, erection, testing and commissioning of 1X660 MW supercritical coal-based thermal set and civil works. It said the 1,420 MW Bhusawal TPS(thermal power station) is equipped with 2 sets each of 210 MW and 500 MW ratings. "The key equipment for the contract will be manufactured at BHEL's Trichy, Haridwar, Bhopal, Ranipet, Hyderabad, Jhansi, Thirumayem and Bengaluru plants while the company's power sector - western region shall be responsible for civil works and erection and commissioning of the equipment," the company said. BHEL said it has a longstanding partnership with MAHAGENCO and has a significant share of 81 per cent in the coal-based power stations installed in the state by the utility. The company is the market leader in both subcritical as well as supercritical segments in the country. ref: https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/bhel-bags-rs-2800cr-order-for-power-project-in-maharashtra/1231896

BHEL Recruitment Through GATE 2018: Online Application Process Postponed; Details To Be Released On February 12

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has postponed the application process schedule for recruitment through GATE 2018. Earlier the PSU was due to begin the online application process on January 9, 2018, however as per a recent update on the website, the details about the online application will be available on the website on February 12, 2018. The GATE 2018 exam will also be conducted in February on 3, 4, 10 and 11. BHEL will recruit for 50 Engineer Trainee posts on the basis of GATE score. The recruitment will be for Mechanical and Electrical Engineers. BHEL will accept GATE 2018 scores for this recruitment. The tentative number of vacancies for mechanical engineers is 30 and for electrical engineers is 20. Eligibility Criteria Candidates applying for the posts should have a full-time Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology or Five year integrated Master's degree or Dual Degree programme in Engineering or Technology in the disciplines of Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from a recognized Indian University/ Institute. Also the candidate should be in a position to produce their Degree/Final year marks sheets by July 1, 2018 or at the time of Interview, whichever is earlier. Age Limit The upper age limit for Engineer Trainees is 27 years that is candidates born before September 1, 1990 are not eligible to apply. ref: https://www.ndtv.com/jobs/bhel-recruitment-through-gate-2018-online-application-process-postponed-details-to-be-released-on-fe-1797598

BHEL recruitment 2018: Vacancies announced for engineers at bhelpssr.co.in, here is all you need to know

The Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), in its job notification, has announced vacancies for the post of civil engineers at bhelpssr.co.in. Candidates who are willing to apply can now visit the official website to submit the application form. “BHEL, Power Sector Southern Region, Chennai is looking for experienced engineers and Supervisors in Civil discipline to be engaged purely on Fixed Tenure Basis for a period of two years for their Project Sites at Tamil Nadu (Ennore SEZ, North Chennai St III, Uppur, Udangudi) and Telangana (Nalgonda),” as per the official notification. The posts are purely temporary in nature and offered on fixed tenure basis for a maximum period of Two Years. This post is not against any permanent vacancy. This placement will not entitle the candidate for any regular/permanent employment in BHEl in future. complete details at: http://www.financialexpress.com/jobs/bhel-recruitment-2018-civil-engineers-jobs-vacancies-at-bhelpssr-co-in-employment-for-engineers-here-is-all-you-need-to-know/1001835/

BHEL wins CBIP Award

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has been awarded the CBIP Award 2018 for ‘Best Power Equipment Organisation’. The award was received by Atul Sobti, CMD, BHEL, from Dr Satya Pal Singh, Union Minister of State for Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation. BHEL has been conferred with the award for its outstanding contribution in manufacturing a wide range of equipment for the core sectors of the economy including power generation, transmission and renewable energy. ref: http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Business/2018-01-05/BHEL-wins-CBIP-Award/350100

BHEL bags INR 672 crore order for electrics AC Mainline EMU Trains

Against international competitive bidding (ICB), Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has secured a landmark contract for 146 sets of IGBT-based 3 phase electrics for 25 KV AC Mainline EMU (MEMU) trains. Valued at INR 672 Crore, the order has been placed on BHEL by Rail Coach Factory (RCF), Kapurthala. BHEL’s scope of the work in the order envisages design, manufacture, supply, installation and commissioning of IGBT-based propulsion system and other equipment for MEMU trains of Indian Railways. However, these state-of-the-art system and equipment will be developed and produced by BHEL at its various manufacturing plants located at Bengaluru, Bhopal and Jhansi. BHEL has been a reliable and trusted partner in the growth of Indian Railways for over 50 years and has always remained in the forefront for bringing in new technology. The company has been supplying electric as well as diesel locomotives, EMUs, propulsion system sets and drives to Indian Railways over the years. Notably, BHEL has supplied 360 electric locomotives of various ratings to Indian Railways apart from over 370 Diesel Electric Shunting Locomotives to various industries which are operating successfully. ref: https://steelguru.com/auto/bhel-bags-inr-672-crore-order-for-electrics-ac-mainline-emu-trains/498957?type=infra

130-MW solar power plant commissioned at Nevyeli

A 130 MW solar power plant was commissioned by NLC India Ltd at 33/110 KV pooling substation in Neyveli near here on Monday as part of NLCIL’s commitment to green energy initiatives of the Centre. Susheel Kumar, Secretary, Ministry of Coal, Government of India, inaugurated the solar power project in the presence of Sarat Kumar Acharya, Chairman and Managing Director, NLCIL and functional Directors of NLCIL Rakesh Kumar, Subir Das, V. Thangapandian, P. Selva Kumar, R.Vikraman and Chief Vigilance Officer T. Venkatasubramanian. Speaking at the function, Mr. Kumar said that NLCIL was significantly meeting its share in renewable energy sector in line with the government’s target to meet 175 gigawatts (GW) in renewable energy as per the promises made in the historic Paris climate change agreement for rapid scaling up of wind and solar power to 36% of the global energy mix by 2030. Mr. Acharya pointed out that NLCIL played an effective role in protecting the environment and in meeting the national targets on time. NLCIL has joined hands with the Union Government to establish 4,000 MW of solar power plants at various places across the country, he said. The 130 MW Solar power project has been implemented in two blocks of 65 MW each. Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) was engaged for executing one block of 65 MW with deployment of indigenous solar modules while M/s Jakson Engineers Pvt Ltd. was entrusted with executing the second block of 65 MW. more at: http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/130-mw-solar-power-plant-commissioned-at-nevyeli/article22350004.ece