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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.
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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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 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%.
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 |
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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