Monday, November 21, 2005
BHEL commissions 150 MW Gas Turbine generator in Libya
Press Trust of India
New Delhi, November 21, 2005
Continuing its success in the overseas markets, state run Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited has commissioned a 150 MW Gas Turbine Generator in Libya.
The unit has been commissioned by BHEL on turnkey basis for the Genela Electricity company of Libya at its upcoming 600 MW (4x150 MW) Gas Turbine-based Western Mountain power project.
"BHEL is in the process of installing three more units of similar rating at the Western Mountain power project, which on becoming fully operational by June 2006, will be the largest power plant set up by BHEL overseas," a company release said.
The Gas Turbine has been exported against an order for four such machines -- the single largest overseas order received by any capital goods manufacturer in India.
The 600 MW gas-based power station is being set up by BHEL on turnkey basis, BHEL said adding in addition to the setting up of the project, BHEL is also imparting training to Libyan engineers on the design, operation and maintenance of gas-based power stations.
Commissioning of this set assumes significance as it is the highest rating power plant equipment to be exported from India as well as the highest rating Gas Trubine commissioned by the company in overseas markets.
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