BHEL Wins 1,600 MW Thermal Power Project from DVC
State-owned Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) has been awarded a significant contract by Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) to set up a 1,600 MW thermal power project. This project, known as the Koderma Supercritical Thermal Power Project (STPP), will be implemented on an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) basis in the Koderma district of Jharkhand.
Capacity: 2×800 MW
Location: Koderma district, Jharkhand
Type: Coal-based
Award Basis: International Competitive Bidding (ICB)
Existing Infrastructure: The new units will be located adjacent to the existing 2×500 MW units previously set up by BHEL.
BHEL has a longstanding relationship with DVC, having installed over 80% of DVC’s coal-based power stations in Jharkhand and West Bengal. For this project, BHEL will be responsible for the supply, erection, and commissioning of key equipment, as well as civil works. The necessary equipment will be sourced from BHEL’s own manufacturing units.
Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) is one of India’s largest engineering and manufacturing companies, specializing in heavy electrical equipment.
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