BHEL bags Rs 55 cr contract in Bangladesh

The contract has been awarded for supply and installation of a 230 kV sub-station in the country.

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited has bagged a Rs 55 crore contract for setting up a sub-station in Bangladesh.

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The contract has been awarded by Power Grid Company of Bangaldesh for supply and installation of a 230 kV sub-station at Baghabari Power Plant and extension of Ishurdi sub-station, a company release said.

The contract is being funded by Asian Development Bank. The engineering major has executed several contracts in the neighbouring country, including a turnkey project for a 100 MW power plant, but this would be the first order for sub-stations.

BHEL would be involved in design, supply, construction and commissioning of 230 kV substation at Baghabari and expansion of Ishurdi substation.