Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd., a state-owned engineering company, announced that it has received a $300 billion order to upgrade the steam turbines at Gujarat's Ukai thermal power plant. According to a corporate release, Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Ltd. It has given BHEL an order for the rehabilitation and modernization of 200 MW Unit-3 and 210 MW Unit-5 that is estimated to be worth around Rs 300 crore. It further stated that the BHEL has won the order under competitive bidding. BHEL is also the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of these
turbine sets, which have been successfully operating for around 40 years. The R&M work being undertaken by BHEL will not only extend the life and reliability of Units-3 and 5 at the Ukai plant but also improve the efficiency levels of these turbines, addressing the problems of technical obsolescence, and thereby, making them more environmentally friendly. The BHEL's scope of work in the contract includes design, engineering, manufacturing, supply, dismantling, erection, testing and commissioning of the steam turbines and associated auxiliaries.
The equipment for the project will be supplied by the BHEL's manufacturing units at Haridwar, Trichy, Bengaluru and Bhopal, while the execution on site will be undertaken by the company's Power Sector - Western Region, Nagpur. BHEL has successfully executed R&M projects of over 35,000 MW thermal capacity till date.
With a sizable portfolio of more than 1,32,000 MW of installed coal-based power plants across the nation, BHEL is the indisputable market leader in thermal utility projects and a key player in the R&M of outdated sets for effective upgrade and extension of lifetime and reliability. The company, which has expertise dealing with a variety of clients, provides quality services, quick availability of replacement parts, and thorough R&M for both thermal and hydro sets.
