BHEL showcases commitment to providing One stop Power Solutions at the 55th Damascus International Fair and Exhibition

Committed to providing One-stop Power Generation and Transmission Solutions, Indias premier engineering enterprise Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited BHEL has established its presence in more than 70 countries in all the six continents of the world.

The company has showcased its prowess in the power sector at the 55th 'Damascus International Fair and Exhibition', an international exhibition, being held here from August 15th-22nd, 2008. The event was inaugurated today by Dr. Amer Hosni Lutfi, Minister of Economy and Trade, Government of Syria.

Reflecting the confidence of the Syrian government in BHELs proven technological excellence and project execution capabilities, the company has recently been awarded a turnkey contract for setting up a 400 MW Thermal Power Project in Syria.

With this order for Tishreen Thermal Power Plant Extension 2x200 MW, the company has also made its maiden entry in the Syrian Power Sector. The order has been placed on BHEL by Public Establishment of Electricity for Generation and Transmission (PEEGT), Ministry of Electricity, Syria.

BHELs scope of work in the contract includes design, engineering, manufacture, supply, erection and commissioning of Main Plant Equipment with associated Auxiliaries, Balance of Plant and Electricals, besides state-of-the-art Controls and Instrumentation C and I and civil works. The project will be executed by the company in a tight schedule of 33 months.

BHEL is taking long strides to become a major global player by enhancing its presence in international markets. It has identified overseas business as one of its thrust areas as part of its Strategic Plan 2012. The company is targeting a six fold increase in its physical exports by 2012.

BHEL has established its footprints in all the six continents of the world - spanning 70 countries and its technical competence has earned worldwide acclaim. Further stimulation in the growth of BHELs international business will be achieved through consolidation in existing markets, widening the export base through expansion of its existing basket of products and services, and by entering new markets, with EPC business being the key driver of its exponential growth plans.

BHELs pavilion at the exposition highlights the companys capabilities in the power sector, through pictorial displays of Thermal and Hydro Power Stations, Combined Cycle Power Plants and Gas Turbines, besides references, success stories and impressive track record in domestic and overseas markets.