Friday, November 30, 2012

BHEL to form quality circles at supervisor and executive level

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has initiated measures to form quality circles at the levels of supervisors and executives, Chairman and Managing Director B.Prasada Rao informed on Thursday. Though they are already involved indirectly in the quality circle movement through guidance, quality circles for officials will help in discussion of higher level of issues, Mr.Prasada Rao said inaugurating the 23 BHEL Annual Quality Circle Summit 2012 here. Enhancing productivity by increasing quality standards was vital for right pricing of products to sustain in a competitive scenario. “We must keep working on optimisation of cost, and talk, think and perform quality.” BHEL was continuously improving technology, he said, justifying the company’s high expenditure on research and development. Top technology must be developed indigenously as no country would part with its current technology, Mr.Prasada Rao explained. more at: http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Tiruchirapalli/bhel-to-form-quality-circles-at-supervisor-and-executive-level/article4150366.ece

Thursday, November 29, 2012

BHEL executing Rs 3,395-cr order for UP Vidyut Utpadan Nigam

The government today said state- run BHEL is executing a Rs 3,395 crore order in Uttar Pradesh for UP Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam. "BHEL is presently executing an order of Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam for two 500 units of Anpara thermal power station located in Sonebhadra district valued at Rs 3,395 crore," Praful Patel, Minister of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises, said in a written reply in Lok Sabha. The scope of work for BHEL includes design, engineering, manufacture, supply, erection and commissioning of Boiler, Turbine and Generator Package along with associated auxiliaries, some balance of plant and civil works," he said. However, he added that the order excludes building switchyard, water system and coal handling plant. BHEL has also received the following orders of Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam for Renovation & Modernisation (R&M) of Obra thermal power station in the state. ref: http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/bhel-executing-rs-3395-cr-order-forvidyut-utpadan-nigam/197742/on

Sunday, November 25, 2012

MR. B.P. RAO, CMD, BHEL WINS POWER MAN OF THE YEAR AWARD‏

Farooq Abdullah, Union Minister of New & Renewable Energy presenting Enertia ‘Power Man of the Year Award’ for individual contribution to the power sector to B.P. Rao, CMD, BHEL. ref: http://www.sarkaritel.com/farooq-abdullah-union-minister-of-new-renewable-energy-presenting-enertia-power-man-of-the-year-award-for-individual-contribution-to-the-power-sector-to-b-p-rao-cmd-bhel

Thursday, November 22, 2012

Cheap Chinese solar power gear threat to BHEL, others: Govt

The government today said that cheaper Chinese solar power equipment as well as overcapacity are posing a threat to domestic manufacturers, including Bharat Heavy Electricals . In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises Minister Praful Patel said the government is aware of the threat posed by cheap Chinese equipment for BHEL's solar power equipment project. Going by an estimate, Chinese entities have a share of about 57 per cent of solar equipment using crystalline technology. "This is affecting photo-voltaic manufacturers worldwide," the Minister said. According to him, it is estimated that the global production capacity for solar power items/equipment is in excess of the demand worldwide. "This overcapacity coupled with cheaper prices offered by the Chinese manufactured cells and modules is a threat for Indian solar equipment manufacturers including BHEL," the Minister said. State-run BHEL is a leading power equipment manufacturer. Patel said the government has initiated steps to protect the domestic solar power equipment manufacturing industry, under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM). Among others, companies developing solar power developers under Phase I of JNNSM using crystalline silicon technology are required to procure cells and modules manufactured in the country. ref: http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/cheap-chinese-solar-power-gear-threat-to-bhel-others-govt_786087.html

Saturday, November 17, 2012

Seniors should help hone skills of fresh engineers: BHEL ED

Executive director of BHEL Bhopal, SS Gupta called upon the senior engineers to mentor and assist the new recruits so that they are comfortable and learn their job efficiently. Addressing the "Fifth People Development Program" organized by Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC) BHEL, on Saturday, Gupta said young technocrats need greater exposure and practical training. The programme was for the additional general managers (GMs) and head of departments (HoDs). D K Thakur, GM (SCR) said, "Fresh engineers should inculcate a positive attitude since they are the torch bearers of the organization in forthcoming days." Earlier G Prakash AGM, (HRD) welcomed the guests and participants. In his welcome address he conveyed director HR's message though a video film and highlighted on the need and design of this program. HRDC BHEL, Bhopal will be conducting 10 more programs of similar nature in the coming year, said Prakash. Faculty members A Mukherji senior DGM (CXX), Rajeev Sarna, senior DGM (FCX), Tarun Sehgal, senior DGM (SWM) and Mahendra Kurre, DGM (CIE) were also present. Hariom Piple, engineer (HRD) coordinated the programme while Umesh Savle, engineer (HRD) proposed the vote of thanks. ref: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhopal/Seniors-should-help-hone-skills-of-fresh-engineers-BHEL-ED/articleshow/17260969.cms

Friday, November 16, 2012

BHEL lowest bidder for equipment supply for Odisha plant

BHEL is believed to have emerged as the lowest bidder for supplying equipment for a 1,320 MW thermal power project to be set up in Odisha. "BHEL has emerged L1 (lowest bidder) for Odisha Power Generation Corporation's 2x660 MW thermal power project at Ib valley in the state," a source close to the development said. However, the financial details of the contract could not be ascertained. Three companies -- BHEL, Larsen & Toubro and Chinese firm Dong Fang had submitted final price bids. Meanwhile, an Odisha state government said BHEL seemed to have emerged as the lowest bidder for the project. more at: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/energy/power/bhel-lowest-bidder-for-equipment-supply-for-odisha-plant/articleshow/17240871.cms

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Change of Director

Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd has informed BSE that Shri V.K. Jairath, Part-time Non-official Director has ceased to be Director on the Board of BHEL, on completion of his tenure on November 11, 2012. ref: http://www.moneycontrol.com/stocks/stock_market/corp_notices.php?autono=616792

Friday, November 9, 2012

BHEL commissions another 500 MW unit at Jhajjar power plant

Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd today said it has executed the commissioning of another 500 MW unit at Indira Gandhi Super Thermal Power Project in Haryana, which is jointly run by NTPC and two other entities. The plant is owned by Aravali Power Company Pvt Ltd -- a joint venture of NTPC, Haryana Power Generation Corp and Indraprastha Power Generation Corp. The plant is located in Jhajjar, Haryana. In a statement, BHEL said it had earlier commissioned two 500 MW units at the project, which has a total capacity of 1,500 MW. The company has added a total of 3,000 MW to the grid during the financial year 2012-13, it added. The Boiler and Turbine Generators were manufactured at BHEL's Trichy and Haridwar plants, respectively. "For NTPC, BHEL is presently executing contracts at Barh (2X660 MW) and Mauda (2X660 MW) supercritical sets, Vallur (2X500 MW), Rihand (1X500 MW), Mauda (1X500 MW), Vindhyanchal (2x500 MW), Bongaigaon (3X250 MW), Muzaffarpur (2X195 MW) and Nabinagar (4X250 MW)," the statement said. ref: http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/bhel-commissions-another-500-mw-unit-at-jhajjar-power-plant/195427/on

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

BHEL sees Rs 10000cr revenue from overseas orders by 2017

State-run power equipment maker BHEL expects a revenue of Rs 10,000 crore from foreign contracts by 2017 even as domestic orders from private companies have taken a hit due to financing constraints. "We are expecting a revenue of Rs 1 lakh crore for the company by 2017 of which 10 per cent would come from exports... i.e Rs 10,000 crore," BHEL Chairman and Managing Director BP Rao told reporters on the sidelines of India Energy Forum here. "Overseas market has always been a focus of BHEL, irrespective of what is happening in India," Rao said, adding that some overseas markets like Syria and Yemen have political disturbances today. He said that Africa is a focussed market for BHEL and the PSU is looking at a number of projects there. The company is already executing some projects in the African continent and also looking at South-east Asia and Gulf countries. On the issue of diminishing orderbook, Rao said, "I am not seeing any tenders from private sector. Whatever orders are coming are from central or state public sector companies. This year, there is hardly any bulk deal coming." Rao said that during 2008-2010, tenders for more than 30,000-40,000 MW were floated every year. However, last year saw only orders for just 4,000 MW. more at: http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/bhel-sees-rs-10000cr-revenueoverseas-orders-by-2017_779013.html

Monday, November 5, 2012

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited bans mobiles for contract labourers

Bhopal unit of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has banned use of mobile phones inside its factory for contractual labourers. The decision has come into effect on Monday. Labour organizations have flayed the move. Members of BHEL Karmchari Evam Theka Shramik Sanyukta Morcha, an organization, staged protest by burning copies of the order in front of gate number five of the factory on Monday. They have even moved labour commission seeking relief. The order dated October 29 is issued by the HR department of the public sector undertaking. Talking to TOI, president of the organization Madanlal Ranji termed the order as "draconian." "It is a draconian order that has been issued by the management only for contractual labourers. We had asked about the reasons but we did not get any reply. Besides, if any labourer is found in possession of a mobile phone, he would be terminated directly without even giving him an opportunity to reply." more at: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhopal/Bharat-Heavy-Electricals-Limited-bans-mobiles-for-contract-labourers/articleshow/17109541.cms

Sunday, November 4, 2012

Akhilesh upset at BHEL delay in power project works

Concerned at the delay in the construction of the 1,000-MW (2X500 MW) Anpara D thermal project in Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday directed Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited to complete the work by June 2013. The delay in the execution was causing cost-overrun and would hit power generation as well as development, Mr. Yadav said reviewing the progress of construction works undertaken by BHEL in the Anpara D, Obra and Harduaganj power projects. An official spokesman said BHEL has undertaken construction works, costing about Rs. 9,000 crore, for the State’s power projects. It was the Mayawati government, which approved the Central PSU’s offer to build the boiler, turbine and generator (BTG) of the Anpara D project in September 2007. Pointing out that the State was going through a serious power crisis, Mr. Yadav said though the agreement with BHEL on modernisation and expansion of the Obra thermal station was signed in 2006, work on only one unit had been completed. He was irked that owing to the delay the power plant was not running to its full capacity, the spokesman said. BHEL Chairman of Managing Director B.P. Rao, who was present at the meeting at the Chief Minister’s official residence here, assured him that the works, which include modernisation and expansion of the Harduaganj project, would be completed on time. ref: http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/akhilesh-airs-concern-over-delay-in-completion-of-power-projects/article4064806.ece

Saturday, November 3, 2012

BHEL achieves new milestones in AC EMU sets, electronic controller production

Rising above all odds Traction Control Gear department and Rectifier department, SCR Division BHEL, Bhopal have successfully manufactured 100th AC EMU sets and 1500th Electronic Controller respectively for this fiscal in a record breaking time. DK Thakur GM (SCR) conveyed his gratitude and congratulated SCR Team on the occasion. Sunil Tayde (SCR-Production) and Vijay Kumar Maurya (Engineer Trainee) handed over the 100th ACEMU set documents to SK Goyal of the Traffic department in presence of customer’s representative Pramod Kumar, ED RDSO, Santosh Kumar AGM (SCR-Manufacturing), MK Shrivastava, AGM (CEE), AK Das, AGM (TXS), Rupesh Telang, Sr DGM (SCR-manufacturing), other BHEL officers and workers along with RDSO Customer Representatives, RK Bhargava, SK Shukla and Vinod Kashyap. more at: http://www.dailypioneer.com/state-editions/bhopal/106461-bhel-achieves-new-milestones-in-ac-emu-sets-electronic-controller-production.html

Friday, November 2, 2012

BHEl holds free medical camp

Under Corporate Social Responsibility BHEL, Bhopal conducted a medical camp at Paderia village recently. The camp was conducted under the leadership of senior Medical Officer Varat Kasturba Hospital BHEL, Bhopal. Almost 400 villagers and school students were examined in the camp subsequently free medicines were also distributed. As many as 10 patients were found to be affected with hypertension and one with paralysis during the treatments. They were offered required medical advice. Low haemoglobin count was also detected among the children and the women. On this occasion officials of Town administration were also present. The villagers and the school officials thanked and appreciated the efforts of BHEL, Bhopal for such noble endeavours. ref: http://www.dailypioneer.com/state-editions/bhopal/106052-bhel-holds-free-medical-camp.html