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BHEL Wins ₹15,000 Cr Thermal Power Orders in MP, to Build 2×660 MW Plants for MPPGCL

EPC Packages for Two Supercritical Thermal Power Projects in Madhya Pradesh
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New Delhi: Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), a leading state-run engineering and manufacturing enterprise, on Tuesday announced that it has secured two major power sector contracts valued between ₹13,000 crore and ₹15,000 crore. The orders have been awarded by Madhya Pradesh Power Generating Company Ltd. (MPPGCL) for two supercritical thermal power projects in the state.

In an exchange filing, BHEL confirmed that the notifications of award (NoA) were received on Monday for Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) packages for:

  • 1×660 MW Amarkantak Thermal Power Project (Unit No. 6)
  • 1×660 MW Satpura Thermal Power Project (Unit No. 12)

Both projects are classified as supercritical thermal power plants, which are designed to improve efficiency and reduce emissions in comparison to subcritical technologies.

Scope of Work and Timelines

The scope of work under the EPC packages includes:

  • Supply of critical equipment
  • Erection and commissioning
  • Civil construction activities

As per the contract terms, each plant is scheduled for completion within 57 months from the date of issuance of the notification of award.

These high-value orders reinforce BHEL’s position as a leading EPC contractor in India’s power generation sector and demonstrate continued trust from state utilities in BHEL’s project execution capabilities.

Read also: Meet V Shrinivas Rao and Ajay Kumar, Appointed to Senior Leadership Roles in BHEL’s Power Division

Significance for Power Sector and BHEL

The announcement is a strong positive for BHEL’s order book, especially at a time when the power sector is witnessing renewed momentum in the wake of rising energy demand across the country. The order also underscores the government’s focus on augmenting domestic thermal power capacity using advanced supercritical technology, even as India pushes toward its long-term renewable energy targets.

These projects are also expected to generate significant employment during construction and contribute to the local economy in Madhya Pradesh.

About BHEL

BHEL stands for Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited, a large Indian central public sector undertaking established in 1964, specializing in design, engineering, manufacturing, construction, testing, and servicing for a wide range of products and services in the energy, industry, and infrastructure sectors. The company plays a significant role in India’s power generation capacity, with a global presence across various sectors, including transmission, transportation, defence, aerospace, and renewable energy.

About MPPGCL

The Madhya Pradesh Power Generating Company Ltd. (MPPGCL) is a state-owned Indian company, incorporated in 2001, that generates electricity in Madhya Pradesh. As a wholly owned government company, it was formed after the restructuring of the erstwhile Madhya Pradesh State Electricity Board (MPSEB). MPPGCL is responsible for operating existing power plants and constructing new ones to increase the state’s electricity capacity.

Read also: BHEL Wins Top Honour at Rajbhasha Kirti Awards 2024–25 for Excellence in Official Language Implementation


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