Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd

Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) is an integrated power plant equipment manufacturer and one of the largest engineering and manufacturing companies in India. The company is engaged in the design, engineering, manufacture, construction, testing, commissioning, and servicing of a wide range of products and services for the core sectors of the economy, including Power, Transmission, Industry, Transportation, Renewable Energy, Oil & Gas, and Defence.

BHEL has a widespread network comprising 17 Manufacturing Divisions, 2 Repair Units, 4 Regional Offices, 8 Service Centres, 4 Overseas Offices, 6 Joint Ventures, and 15 Regional Marketing Centres. It has an extensive global footprint, with installed power plants in 82 countries, including Belarus, Bhutan, Egypt, Indonesia, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Oman, Rwanda, Sudan, Tajikistan, and the UAE.

History of BHEL

• Incorporated in 1964, marking the beginning of the indigenous heavy electrical equipment industry in India.
• Received the MOU Award for Excellence in Performance in 2004-05.
• Became the first engineering & manufacturing organization in India to win the International Asia Pacific Quality Award in 2005.
• Entered the Gas Insulated Substations (GIS) business in 2007.
• Signed multiple MoUs and joint ventures for various power projects with NTPC, UP Government, and others.
• Commissioned India's first Ultra High Voltage AC 1200 kV Transformer in 2012.
• Entered the renewable energy sector by setting up solar photovoltaic manufacturing units in 2017.
• Won its largest export order for 1,320 MW (2x660 MW) Maitree Super Thermal Power Project in Bangladesh in 2017.
• Became a key player in electric locomotives, substations, and HVDC projects in India and internationally.
• Commissioned India's largest floating solar PV plant (100MW) at NTPC Ramagundam in 2021.
• Expanded its footprint in methanol production and flue gas desulphurization technology in 2022.
• Commissioned Unit 1 of Maitree Thermal Power Project in Bangladesh in 2022 and Unit 2 in 2023.

Key Highlights of BHEL

• Global Presence: Power plants installed in 82 countries worldwide.
• Manufacturing Capacity: 17 manufacturing divisions and a robust supply chain.
• Power Sector Contributions: Commissioned multiple supercritical and ultra-supercritical power plants.
• Technological Advancements: Pioneered indigenous Gas Insulated Substations (GIS), high-efficiency turbines, and advanced locomotive propulsion systems.
• Renewable Energy: Installed and commissioned over 1.2 GW of solar power projects.
• Research & Development: Extensive investment in clean energy, electric mobility, and high-efficiency power solutions.
• Awards & Recognition: Winner of multiple national and international excellence awards in manufacturing, R&D, and cost management.
• Strategic Partnerships: Collaborations with leading global firms like Toshiba, ABB, GE, and ISRO for technology transfer and development.
• Infrastructure Projects: Executed large-scale hydro, thermal, and transmission projects across India and abroad.