BHEL Secures Rs 6,650 Cr EPC Contract from NTPC for Odisha Thermal Power Project

Key Highlights

BHEL awarded EPC contract by NTPC Limited, a leading Government of India enterprise

Project is for 1x800 MW Daripalli Supercritical Thermal Power Project Stage-II, Odisha

EPC scope covers design, engineering, supply, erection, commissioning, and civil works

Contract awarded through international competitive bidding; entity awarding is domestic

Completion scheduled within 48 months of notification of award

Total contract value exceeds Rs 6,650 crore (exclusive of GST)

Both BHEL and NTPC are Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs)

No related party transaction; terms conducted at arm’s length

Detailed Report

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), a premier Government of India undertaking, has clinched a significant contract for executing the EPC package for NTPC Limited’s 1x800 MW Daripalli Supercritical Thermal Power Project Stage-II, located in Sundargarh, Odisha. The notification of award was issued on November 6, 2025, outlining the project’s EPC components: comprehensive design, detailed engineering, supply of equipment, erection, commissioning, and associated civil works.

The contract—secured via international competitive bidding—is noteworthy for its scale, valued at more than Rs 6,650 crore, exclusive of GST. This underscores BHEL’s leadership in delivering large-scale power infrastructure, reinforcing indigenous capabilities in critical energy projects.

The contract requires completion of facilities within 48 months from the award notification date, setting an ambitious but achievable timeline for project delivery. Both BHEL and NTPC are Central Public Sector Enterprises, ensuring robust project governance and synergy.

This order further cements BHEL’s position as a trusted partner in the power sector while supporting NTPC’s initiatives to expand energy capacity and infrastructure. The project will play a vital role in Odisha’s power generation landscape and India’s larger energy mission.

Sources: Official BHEL communication, bseindia.com