Bharat Heavy Electricals Secures $2 Billion EPC Contract for Talabira Thermal Power Project

Bharat Heavy Electricals received a USD 2 billion EPC (engineering, procurement, and construction) contract from NLC India. BHEL will set up the 2400 MW NLC Talabira Thermal Power Project in Odisha’s Jharsuguda district. The contract scope of BHEL includes engineering, manufacturing, supply, erection, and commissioning of equipment such as boilers, turbines, and generators for the plant.

The USD 2 billion EPC contract is set to be executed within 64 months. The first unit is scheduled for commissioning in the years 2028–2029. The primary equipment will be produced in BHEL's production units, which are located in Varanasi, Bhopal, Haridwar, Hyderabad, Jhansi, Bengaluru, Ranipet, and Haridwar. Once operational, it will provide much-needed electricity to the eastern states of India.

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This is a significant win for BHEL, which has been facing financial difficulties in recent years. The company has been working to turn around its business, and this project is a major boost to its efforts.

The Talabira project is expected to significantly contribute to India's power generation capacity, addressing the growing electricity demand. The use of ultra-supercritical technology will also help improve energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact.

About BHEL

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) is an Indian state-owned engineering and manufacturing enterprise that ranks as the largest manufacturer of power generation equipment in India. They were established in 1956 with the help of Soviet technology and are based in New Delhi, India. 

BHEL has played a major role in the development of India's power sector, and its equipment is used in over 80% of the country's power plants. The company also has a significant international presence, with operations in over 60 countries. One of the upcoming projects executed by BHEL includes:

2,880 MW Dibang Multipurpose Hydropower Project

This project in Arunachal Pradesh will be India's largest hydropower project upon completion, generating clean energy and boosting the country's renewable energy goals. Awarded in September 2023, this prestigious order marks BHEL's involvement in India's largest-capacity hydropower project with 2,880 MW capacity. The company will be responsible for the electro-mechanical work of the project.

About NLC India

NLC India Limited (NLCIL) is a central public sector undertaking (CPSE) under the administrative control of the Ministry of Coal, Government of India. It is engaged in the mining and processing of lignite, low-rank coal, and the generation of power.

NLCIL operates three opencast lignite mines, two in Neyveli and one in Barsingsar, Rajasthan. The company also has two captive power plants, Neyveli I, and Neyveli II, with a total installed capacity of 2,340 MW. In addition to lignite mining and power generation, NLCIL is also involved in the production of lignite briquettes, sand, and clay. One of the projects executed by NLCIL includes:

• 150 MW Wind Power Project Pan India (SECI)

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