BHEL bags Rs 55cr contract in Bangla

State-run Bharat Heavy Electricals (BHEL) has bagged a Rs 55 crore contract for setting up a sub-station in Bangladesh.

The contract has been awarded by Power Grid Company of Bangaldesh for supply and installation of a 230kv substation at Baghabari Power Plant and extension of Ishurdi substation, 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 100MW power plant, but this would be the first order for substations.

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