BHEL bags Rs 1,023-crore contract from Neyveli Lignite

Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) has bagged a Rs 1,023-crore contract from Neyveli Lignite Corporation for supplying turbine generator package at a thermal power project in Tamil Nadu.

"Valued at Rs 1,023 crore, the order has been secured by BHEL from Neyveli Lignite Corporation Limited (NLC), for their upcoming 1,000 MW Neyveli New Thermal Power Project (NNTPP) at Neyveli, Tamil Nadu," the state-run power plant equipment manufacturer said in a statement on Tuesday.

BHEL's scope of works includes manufacture, supply, erection, testing and commissioning of steam turbine generators and auxiliaries along with associated civil works.

The company has earlier secured orders from NLC for its 2x500-MW Tuticorin, 2x250-MW Neyveli and 2x125-MW Barsingsar projects, the statement added.

BHEL has established the capability to deliver power plant equipment of 20,000 MW per annum.