Bharat Heavy Electricals (BHEL), in partnership with ABB, has secured a landmark order from Power Grid Corporation of India (PGCIL). The company’s scope of work, is valued at Rs 1,360 crore, for setting up a +/- 800 kV, 6,000 MW HVDC Link between the Western Region Grid (Raigarh, Chattisgarh) and the Southern Region Grid (Pugalur, Tamil Nadu).
Significantly, this is the second Ultra High Voltage Direct Current (UHVDC) transmission project contract for company. The company is presently executing the North-East Agra +/- 800kV, 6,000 MW, Multi Terminal HVDC link, jointly with ABB. The company is proud to be associated in building this prestigious project of national importance, which will bring relief to the power deficit Southern Grid. The HVDC link is expected to be established by 2019.
BHEL is India’s largest engineering and manufacturing company of its kind. It is a power plant equipment manufacturer and operates as an engineering and manufacturing company.
