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BHEL Secures $1 Billion EPC Contract to Expand Singrauli Thermal Power Project

Last Updated on 25th June 2024

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), a leading engineering and manufacturing enterprise, has secured a massive contract worth over USD 1 billion (INR 9,500 crore) from NTPC Limited. This deal pertains to the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) package of the Singrauli Super Thermal Power Project Stage-III, situated in Sonebhadra district, Uttar Pradesh.

 

BHEL Secures  $1 Billion EPC Contract to Develop Singrauli Thermal Power Project

 

Project Cost

The total project cost for the Singrauli Thermal Power Project Stage-III is estimated to be USD 2 billion (INR 17,195.31 crore). This information is based on the most recent approval by NTPC Ltd. for BHEL's EPC contract, which has a value of INR 9,500 crore. It's important to note that the remaining project costs likely cover aspects like land acquisition, environmental clearances, transmission infrastructure, and other associated expenses.

 

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Project Scope 

BHEL will design, manufacture, and supply key equipment (boiler, turbine, generator) and related systems for the Singrauli power plant (2x800 MW). The project also includes erection, commissioning, and civil works, making it a comprehensive EPC contract. This project aims to increase India's power generation capacity and contribute to economic development.

 

Read: PM Modi Will Launch Stage1 of NTPC’s $2 Billion Lara Thermal Power Station

 

Project Background

The Singrauli Super Thermal Power Project is the first power plant established by NTPC Limited, dating back to 1982. Stage-I comprised five units with a combined capacity of 1000 MW, commissioned between 1982 and 1984. Stage-II consisted of two units with a total capacity of 1000 MW, commissioned in 1986 and 1987. The initial proposal for Stage-III involved a single 500 MW unit, but later plans changed to two 800 MW units, totaling 1600 MW.

 

Project Objective

Increase Power Generation Capacity: The primary objective is to significantly contribute to India's growing electricity demands by adding 1600 MW (2x800 MW) of power generation capacity to the national grid.

 

Support Infrastructure Development: The project aligns with the government's goal of bolstering infrastructure development in the power sector, aiming to meet the rising energy needs of the population and economic activity.

 

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