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BHEL Commissions First Two Units in Bhutan's Mega Hydroelectric Project

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Synopsis:

BHEL commissioned the first two units of Bhutan’s 6x170 MW Punatsangchhu-II hydroelectric project, boosting power generation. The BHEL share price dipped by 1.25% on BSE.

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State-owned Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) successfully commissioned the first two units of the 6x170 MW Punatsangchhu-II hydroelectric project (PHEP-II) in Bhutan’s Wangdue district. This greenfield project is a collaborative effort between the Indian and Bhutanese governments, designed to generate an annual output of 4,357 gigawatt-hours when fully operational.

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Key Takeaways

  • Project Capacity: 6x170 MW hydroelectric power project.

  • Units Commissioned: First two units operational since December 2024.

  • Expected Annual Output: 4,357 gigawatt-hours.

  • Technology Used: Francis turbines with a rated head of 241 metres.

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BHEL’s extensive scope in PHEP-II

BHEL’s role in PHEP-II includes the design, manufacturing, and commissioning of electro-mechanical works, such as vertical Francis turbines, synchronous generators, SCADA systems, generator transformers, and auxiliary equipment. Equipment was supplied by BHEL units in Bhopal, Jhansi, Rudrapur, and Bengaluru, while on-site work was executed by its power sector division in Kolkata.

The successful commissioning of these two units brings BHEL’s contribution to Bhutan’s total installed capacity to nearly 89%.

Bhutan Hydropower Projects by BHEL

Project Name

Capacity

Status

Chukha HEP

4x84 MW

Commissioned

Kurichhu HEP

4x15 MW

Commissioned

Tala HEP

6x170 MW

Commissioned

Mangdechhu HEP

4x180 MW

Commissioned

Punatsangchhu-II HEP

6x170 MW

Partially commissioned

BHEL share price shows slight decline

Following the announcement, the BHEL share price closed at ₹222.05, marking a 1.25% dip. Despite this, BHEL’s robust project execution across Bhutan and other regions underscores its continued dominance in the hydropower sector.

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