Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has achieved another milestone. According to press release, state-run power equipment maker BHEL today commissioned the first 600 MW coal-based thermal power plant in the state of Telangana. Significantly, the unit, commissioned at Kakatiya Thermal Power Project (KTPP) at Chelpur in Warangal District of Telangana, is the highest rating unit in the state.

According to the company statement, one coal-based unit of 500 MW commissioned by BHEL in 2010 is already operational at Kakatiya TPP in Telangana.

So far, the company has contracted 21 sets of 600 MW each, out of which 14 have already been commissioned. BHEL has a major contribution in Telangana’s Power Sector, with 84% of the coal-based power stations, amounting to 4,580 MW, commissioned by the company.

Reposing confidence in BHEL’s capability of setting up power plants, proven technological excellence and superior performance of its equipment, TSGENCO recently placed orders on BHEL for executing around 6,000 MW of thermal power projects in the state, on Engineering Procurement Construction (EPC) basis.

BHEL has established its engineering prowess by successfully delivering higher-rated units such as 600 MW, 660 MW and 800 MW thermal sets, having a high degree of indigenization. As per a recent Central Electricity Authority (CEA) study on the performance of sub-critical sets in the country, BHEL supplied sets have demonstrated a better operating Heat rate resulting in less coal consumption per unit of power produced.

At 1321 hours, the shares of BHEL were trading up 1.15% or Rs 1.90 at Rs 167.00 per scrip intraday on the BSE.