- Bharat Heavy Electricals (BHEL), a state-owned engineering corporation, has reached a critical milestone in Bangladesh with the Maitree Super Thermal Power Project.
- The 660-MW Unit-2 of the 1,320-MW Maitree Super Thermal Power Project (STPP) in Bangladesh has been successfully synchronised with the electrical system.
Maitree Super Thermal Power Project
- Location: The Maitree STPP is a 1,320-MW power plant situated at Rampal, Mongla, Bagerhat, Bangladesh.
- BHEL is in charge of constructing the power plant, which is a 50:50 joint venture between the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) and NTPC Ltd.
- Priority Infrastructure Development: The project represents successful collaboration between India and Bangladesh and is a priority infrastructure development programme for Bangladesh.
- The project’s major purpose is to develop a dependable and cost-effective base-load power generation infrastructure in Bangladesh.
Technological Prowess and Global Leadership at BHEL:
- The flawless synchronisation of the 660-MW Unit-2 demonstrates BHEL’s power industry knowledge and technological prowess.
- This achievement strengthens BHEL’s position as a global leader in providing dependable and sustainable energy solutions.
Source: https://www.bifpcl.com/