Current Context: Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) has secured a ₹7,500 crore order to set up an 800 MW supercritical thermal power unit at Ukai plant, Gujarat.

Project Details:

• Awarding Authority: Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Ltd (GSECL).
• Location: Ukai Plant, Tapi District, Gujarat.
• Capacity: 800 MW

Execution:

• EPC Basis (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction).
• Includes design, supply, and commissioning of boilers, turbines, and generators.
• Timeline: Commercial operations to begin within 54 months from March 21, 2025.

Significance:

• Energy Sector Contribution:
• Highlights BHEL’s role in India’s energy sector with 1,70,000 MW installed capacity nationwide.
• Reinforces BHEL’s partnership with GSECL since the first Ukai unit in 1976.