BHEL wins Rs 1,023-cr contract from Neyveli Lignite Corp

NEW DELHI: State-run 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," BHEL said in a statement.

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

BHEL has earlier secured orders from NLC for their 2x500 MW Tuticorin, 2x250 MW Neyveli and 2x125 MW Barsingsar projects, the statement said.

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