Bhutan procures Indian equipment for hydropower project

India's BHEL will provide electro-mechanical equipment package for a 720MW hydropower project in Bhutan.

Under the order, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited will manufacture, deliver, erect and commission the electro-mechanical equipment for the Mangdechhu Hydroelectric project.

BHEL will provide four Pelton turbines and generators of 170MW each, while the related equipment will be manufactured and supplied by the firm's facility in Bhopal, India.

The value of the contract is US$110.16 million plus 'Balance of Plant' on cost plus basis, which takes the total contract value between US$135.39 million and US$139.1 million.

The hydropower project is being established under a bilateral agreement between the Indian Government and the Royal Government of Bhutan.

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