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In the face of stiff competition under International Competitive Bidding, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has won a prestigious order for the Electro-Mechanical (E&M) works of the country’s largest capacity hydropower project of 2,880 MW Dibang Multipurpose Project in Arunachal Pradesh. The order for the 12x240 MW project located in Roing in the Lower Dibang Valley district of Arunachal Pradesh, has been placed on the company by NHPC. Electro-mechanical package BHEL’s scope in the contract envisages design, engineering, manufacture, supply, erection and commissioning of the electro-mechanical package including Turbines, Generators, Digital Governing Systems, Static Excitation Systems, Transformers, Bus Reactors, Gas Insulated Switchgear, Outdoor Pot Yard & Switchyard Equipment and Electrical & Mechanical BoPs. BHEL has been closely associated with NHPC for more than 4 decades with the commissioning of the first project Major equipment for the project will be manufactured by BHEL’s plants at Bhopal, Bengaluru, Jhansi and Rudrapur while the execution activities on-site will be carried out by the company's Power Sector - Eastern Region division, Kolkata. BHEL has been closely associated with NHPC for more than 4 decades with the commissioning of the first project - Bairasul (3x60 MW), in 1981. Amongst various other orders, the company is presently executing orders for the 850 MW Ratle HEP (J&K) for a limited scope of E&M works and renovation and modernization (R&M) of the 105 MW Loktak HEP (Manipur) for M/s NHPC. Power generating equipment BHEL is India's largest manufacturer of power-generating equipment with an installed base of over 1,97,000 MW globally. Significantly, with over 5 decades of experience, the company is firmly established as a leader in India's hydro segment. BHEL has a portfolio of over 500 hydroelectric sets with a cumulative capacity of more than 32,000 MW in India and abroad. BHEL has been a significant partner in the development of the hydropower sector in India. Apart from Dibang HEP, BHEL is presently executing hydroelectric projects of 4,200 MW in India and 3,200 MW abroad. Major ongoing projects include 12x80 MW Polavaram HEP, 4x111 MW Vishnugad Pipalkoti, 2x115 MW Lower Sileru HEP in India, and 4x225 MW Arun-3 HEP & 2x20 MW Rahughat HEP in Nepal and 6x200 MW Punatsangchhu-I & 6x170 MW Punatsangchhu-II in Bhutan. BHEL is also carrying out comprehensive R&M of 6 hydro projects (over 650 MW) across the country. Further, BHEL has diversified into supplying large size Francis type Pump-motors sets for Lift Irrigation Schemes, and is currently executing the Pump–Motor Sets for the world’s largest lift irrigation project at Kaleswaram, Telangana.

Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. (BHEL) and Greenstat Hydrogen India Pvt. Ltd. (GHIPL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for ‘Potential Collaboration Opportunities in Green Hydrogen and Derivatives in the Hydrogen Value Chain’. BHEL and GHIPL sign MoU This MoU will help in contributing towards the country’s ‘National Hydrogen Mission’ that is aimed at making India ‘AatmaNirbhar’ in this area. Mr. S Prabhakar, the General Manager (GM) & Head (Coal to Chemicals) and Mr. Sturle Harald Pedersen, Chairman, GHIPL, signed the MoU in the presence of Mr. Upinder Singh Matharu, Director (Power), BHEL, Mr. Jai Prakash Srivastava, Director (ER&D) & Director (Finance) – Addl. Charge, BHEL, Sh. Jeewan Prakash Gupta, Managing Director (MD), GHIPL, and other senior officials of BHEL.

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has achieved a major milestone with the successful synchronization of the 660 MW Unit-2 of the 1,320 MW Maitree Super Thermal Power Project (STPP) in Bangladesh. The synchronization of the unit has been done ahead of the commitment given at a high level G2G meeting, which was a very tough target even at the time it was given. The 2x660 Maitree STPP is located at Rampal, Mongla, Bagerhat, Bangladesh, and is being set up by BHEL for the Bangladesh-India Friendship Power Company (BIFPCL), a 50:50 joint venture between the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) and NTPC Limited. Ultra supercritical technology The project is a symbol of successful cooperation between India and Bangladesh and is a priority infrastructure development project for Bangladesh aimed at establishing reliable, cost-effective, base-load power production in the country. The project uses state-of-the-art ultra supercritical technology for lower emissions The project uses state-of-the-art ultra supercritical technology for lower emissions and a number of further steps have been taken to mitigate environmental impacts including installation and compulsory usage of flue gas desulphurization system to control SOx emission, installation of the tallest chimney in Bangladesh (275 mtr) for wider dispersion of emissions; electrostatic precipitator of efficiency above 99% to control ash particulate matter; covered coal shed and pipe conveyors to avoid coal particle pollution; closed cycle cooling water system and zero liquid discharge to minimize water consumption, among others. Sustainable energy solutions BHEL's team of dedicated professionals has worked relentlessly to ensure smooth execution of Maitree Super Thermal Power Project. The company's stringent quality control measures and adherence to international standards have been instrumental in delivering a power plant that not only meets the energy requirements of Bangladesh but also sets new benchmarks for operational efficiency and environmental responsibility. This project is a testament to BHEL's expertise and technological prowess in the power sector. This accomplishment further strengthens BHEL’s position as a global player in providing reliable and sustainable energy solutions.