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/