Forging ahead in a robust foundation of more than five decades of engineering excellence and embracing the glorious next phase of its growth, BHEL is an integrated manufacturer of power plant equipment and one of the largest engineering and manufacturing facilities in India In the design, Engineering, manufacturing, construction, testing, commissioning and maintenance of a wide range of products and services for central sectors of the economy, Energy, Transmission, Industry, Transportation (Railroads), Renewable Energies, Oil and Gas, Water and Defense with more than 180 products offered to meet the needs of these sectors. BHEL has been the base of the heavy electrical equipment industry in India since its incorporation in 1964.
The growth of BHEL has been synchronous with the achievement of self-sufficiency in the autochthonous manufacture of heavy electrical equipment. Of the available capacity of 35,000 MW per year for the manufacture of power plant equipment in the country, BHEL alone constitutes a gigantic capacity of 20,000 MW per year. An extensive network of 17 Manufacturing Divisions, 2 Repair Units, 4 Regional Offices, 8 Service Centers, 6 Offices, 6 Joint Ventures, 15 Regional Marketing Centers and the current execution of projects in more than 150 projects in the India and abroad corroborate the humungous scale and the size of its operations.
In addition to its achievements, BHEL has joined the elite club of select global giants with an installed base of more than 170 GW of power generating equipment worldwide. In the fiscal year 2015-16 the company has recorded the largest start-up of projects in its history. The greater focus on project execution has led BHEL to create a history by setting up / synchronizing a maximum of 15,059 MW of power throughout the year. This includes the highest power generation capacity in history, from 13,061 MW to the utilities segment of India, a quantum leap of 59% over the previous year. With this, BHEL has already reached 94% of the goal of capacity increase for Plan XII in the first 4 years. 55% of the supercritical assemblies commissioned in the country are contributed by BHEL, a testimony of their valuable contribution to the construction of the nation. BHEL also has an overseas presence in 80 countries with accumulated installed capacity abroad of the power plants manufactured by BHEL near 10,000 MW including Belarus, Bhutan, Egypt, Indonesia, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Oman, Rwanda, Sudan, Tajikistan and the United Arab Emirates.
The high level of quality and reliability of BHEL products is due to adherence to international standards through the acquisition and adaptation of some of the best technologies of leading companies in the world, including General Electric Company, Alstom SA, Siemens AG and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. With technologies developed in its own R & D centers. Most of its manufacturing units and other entities have been accredited to Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001: 2008), Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001: 2004) and Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSAS 18001: 2007).
The biggest strength of BHEL is its highly qualified and committed workforce of about 42,200 employees who have been the cornerstone of BHEL's journey that ensures success. In addition, the concept of sustainable development is embodied in the DNA of BHEL, which is clear from its mission statement: "Providing sustainable business solutions in the fields of energy, industry and infrastructure." BHEL is also engaging society with its social initiatives aimed at Community Development, Health and Hygiene, Education, Environmental Protection, Disaster Management and Talent Development.
The future is full of exciting opportunities and strenuous challenges. BHEL has embraced new business opportunities by expanding its offerings and increasing competitiveness in pursuit of its long-term vision. Creating new business avenues and maximizing the utilization of available infrastructure will be the key to future growth and the growth of stakeholder wealth.
