Powering Progress: BHEL Wins Rs 5,000 Crore Thermal Contract From Madhya Pradesh Power Generating Company

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has secured a landmark Rs 5,000 crore contract from the Madhya Pradesh Power Generating Company Limited (MPPGCL), marking a major boost to India’s thermal infrastructure pipeline. The agreement, announced on September 30, 2025, involves the engineering, procurement, and construction of a supercritical thermal power unit, reinforcing BHEL’s leadership in indigenous power equipment manufacturing.

 

Key Highlights From The Project Award

 

- The contract covers the development of a 800 MW supercritical thermal unit at the upcoming Amarkantak Thermal Power Station in Anuppur district  

- BHEL will supply boilers, turbines, generators, and associated auxiliaries, all manufactured at its Haridwar, Trichy, and Bhopal facilities  

- The project includes advanced emission control systems to meet revised environmental norms, including flue gas desulphurisation and low-NOx burners  

- Execution will follow a 42-month timeline, with phased commissioning expected to begin in FY28  

- The order strengthens BHEL’s position in the central Indian power corridor and supports MPPGCL’s goal of expanding base-load capacity

 

Strategic Implications For Energy Security

 

- The new unit will help meet rising electricity demand in Madhya Pradesh and neighbouring states, especially during peak summer months  

- BHEL’s deployment of supercritical technology ensures higher efficiency and lower carbon footprint compared to conventional thermal units  

- The project aligns with India’s balanced energy mix strategy, combining renewables with modern thermal assets for grid stability

 

Looking Ahead

 

- BHEL is expected to pursue additional tenders in Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Rajasthan, leveraging its EPC track record  

- Analysts anticipate improved order book visibility and margin recovery in FY26, supported by domestic infrastructure momentum

 

Sources: Economic Times Energy Desk, Business Standard Infrastructure Tracker, BHEL Corporate Announcements, MPPGCL Tender Briefing, Reuters India Power Sector Updates