Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has secured a contract from Singareni Collieries Company Ltd. (SCCL) to build a 1×800 MW supercritical thermal power plant in Mancherial district, Telangana. The project will be completed on an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) basis, meaning BHEL will manage the design, engineering, manufacturing, supply, erection, commissioning, and civil work for the plant.
This new unit will be located next to the existing 2×600 MW units in the area, which were also supplied and commissioned by BHEL in 2016. The contract also includes the supply of advanced emission control equipment to improve the plant’s efficiency.
BHEL has played a significant role in Telangana’s energy sector, having contributed to over 75% of the coal-based power generation units in the state. On a national scale, BHEL has installed more than 170,000 MW of utility power capacity, helping to strengthen India’s energy security and move towards self-reliance in power generation.
Founded in 1964, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited is a major state-owned engineering and manufacturing company in India, focusing on power generation, transmission, and industrial equipment. The company has been a key player in the development of India’s infrastructure, particularly in the energy sector. BHEL’s work spans thermal, hydro, nuclear, and renewable power, and it is a leader in energy transition technologies, including high-voltage transmission systems and renewable energy integration.
