BHEL renovates, commissions Tajikistan plant

NEW DELHI: Strengthening its overseas footprint, state-run Bhel on Tuesday said a renovated hydro project with enhanced generation capacity has been commissioned in Tajikistan.

The power equipment major is also implementing hydro projects in Rwanda, Afghanistan, Vietnam, DR Congo and Bhutan.

Bhel has completed the renovation, modernisation & uprating (RMU) of the 2x4.75 MW Varjob hydro power plant of Barki Tojik in Tajikistan. The project is funded by the Indian government. Both the units have achieved uprated full load and are running successfully following the RMU job.

“The successful completion of this project by Bhel will help in strengthening business relations between India and Tajikistan and open a new market for India in Tajikistan,” Bhel said in a statement.