Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has achieved a major milestone by receiving a Notification of Award (NOA) from NTPC Limited, a Government of India enterprise, for a large-scale thermal power project in Odisha. This new contract underscores BHEL’s leadership in India’s power equipment manufacturing and infrastructure execution space.
💰 Key Details of the NTPC Order
The newly awarded project is notable for its high value and technical depth.
Order Value: Over ₹6,650 crore (excluding GST)
Project Name: 1×800 MW Darlipali Supercritical Thermal Power Project – Stage II
Location: Sundargarh district, Odisha
Contract Type: EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) package
Scope of Work: Complete design, engineering, supply of equipment, along with erection, commissioning, and civil construction activities.
This project reinforces BHEL’s capability in delivering complex, large-scale thermal power infrastructure under tight execution timelines.
📅 Timeline and Bidding Process
Notification of Award Date: November 6, 2025
Execution Period: 48 months from the NOA date to achieve Completion of Facilities (COF)
Bidding Method: The order was secured through an International Competitive Bidding (ICB) process, highlighting the competitiveness of BHEL’s technical and commercial capabilities.
⚙️ Collaboration Between BHEL and NTPC
Both BHEL and NTPC Limited are Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) under the Government of India. Despite their shared public sector status, this transaction:
Does not fall under related party transactions
Involves no promoter or promoter group interest in the award or project execution
This ensures full compliance with corporate governance standards and SEBI regulations.
🔍 Key Takeaway
The ₹6,650 crore EPC order from NTPC marks another landmark achievement for BHEL, reaffirming its expertise in the thermal power sector and its ongoing contribution to India’s energy infrastructure. With a 48-month completion target, the Darlipali Supercritical Thermal Power Project (Stage II) will further strengthen India’s reliable power generation capacity.
