BHEL receives a contract for the renovation and modernisation of steam turbines at Gujarat’s Ukai thermal power station.
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has been given the contract to renovate and modernise the steam turbines at Gujarat’s Ukai Thermal Power Station (TPS).
Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Limited has given BHEL an order for R&M of the 200 MW Unit-3 and the 210 MW Unit-5 that is estimated to be worth roughly ₹300 Crore. Notably, BHEL is also the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of these turbine sets, which were used for R&M after about 40 years of successful operations.
The R&M work being done by BHEL will increase the efficiency levels of these turbines, addressing the issue of technological obsolescence and making them more environmentally friendly while also extending the life and reliability of Units 3 and 5 at Ukai TPS.
Design, engineering, manufacturing, supply, disassembly, construction, testing, and commissioning of the steam turbines and related auxiliaries are all included in BHEL’s scope of work under the contract.
The project’s equipment will be provided by BHEL’s manufacturing facilities in Haridwar, Trichy, Bengaluru, and Bhopal, while the company’s Power Sector, Western Region, in Nagpur will manage on-site execution.
BHEL has completed R&M projects with a total thermal capacity of more than 35,000 MW with success. These projects included comprehensive R&M and retrofit works such as boiler retrofits, C&I retrofits, ESP retrofits, combustion modification packages, etc. All significant central and state utilities, such as NTPC, DVC, NLC, MAHAGENCO, RRVUNL, UPRVUNL, TANGEDCO, TSGENCO, APGENCO, etc., are among the company’s clients.
BHEL is the undisputed market leader in thermal utility projects and a key player in the repair and maintenance of old sets for attaining effective upgrade and improvement in lifetime as well as reliability. It has an extensive portfolio of 1,32,000+ MW of coal-based power plants established in the country 57 percent. Due to its experience working with a variety of clients, the company provides quality services, quick availability of spare parts, and thorough R&M for both thermal and hydro sets.
