BHEL wins order for R&M and uprating of Chilla HEP

New Delhi: Amidst stiff competitive bidding, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has won an order for Renovation, Modernisation & Uprating (RM&U) of Chilla Hydro Electric Plant. Valued at over Rs.200 Crore, BHEL has bagged the prestigious order from Uttarakhand Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited (UJVNL) for RM&U of the 4x36 MW Chilla HEP. Located in Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand, the plant comprises four units of 36 MW each, which will be uprated to 39 MW each.

BHEL's scope of work in the order envisages design, engineering, manufacturing, supply, dismantling, erection, testing and commissioning of critical parts of Turbines, Generators, Governors, Controls & Instrumentation, Protection and Balance of Plant. Major equipment for the contract will be manufactured and supplied by BHEL's plants at Bhopal, Jhansi, Rudrapur & Bengaluru, thereby providing impetus to the Government of India's 'Make in India' initiative. The installation activities on-site will be carried out by the company's Power Sector - Northern Region division, Noida.