BHEL has announced it is to work on the 900MW Arun-3 hydroelectric project in Nepal after winning a competitive order from SJVN Arun-3 Power Development Company (SAPDC). Once complete, the project will be the largest hydroelectric scheme in the country, BHEL said.
Located in the Sankhuwasabha district, Arun-3 will substantially enhance Nepal’s present installed power capacity and will contribute significantly to Nepal’s vision of utilizing its vast hydro potential for accelerated economic development.
Valued at Rs. 536 Crore., BHEL’s order envisages design, engineering, manufacturing, supply, erection and commissioning of Electro-Mechanical equipment involving supply of four Vertical Francis Turbines and Generator sets, each rated 225MW.
BHEL has previously worked in Nepal, including supplying and commissioning 2x30MW hydro generating sets for Kulekhani-I hydropower project. It als successfully completed set up of the 3x5MW Devighat project
