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.

Project Details

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.

Partnership and Contributions

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.

Company Profile

Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) is one of India’s largest engineering and manufacturing companies, specializing in heavy electrical equipment.

Piyush Shukla

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