The second day of the Schwartz Tennis Challenge was a tough, yet still successful one as several Boilermakers were burned by third set tiebreakers.
On Saturday morning, the Boilermakers faced the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, a team that finished last season ranked No. 13 in the nation and returns four seniors. At No. 1, Jennifer Rabot had things going well early for Purdue as she got out to a set lead with a 6-2 win. However, O'Neill, the No. 21 ranked individual nationally, bounced back in the second with a 6-4 win of her own to force a third set tiebreak. O'Neill was able to hold on and win the tiebreak 10-5.
Freshman Lynda Xepoleas put in a fantastic effort at No. 2 as she won the final eight games of her match over Kilborn to claim a 7-5, 6-0 victory. Sophomore Mara Schmidt went back and forth for her entire match against the No. 44 player in the country, Ngo. In the end, though, Schmidt fell in a heartbreaker, 6-3, 3-6, 10-7, at No. 3. Daniela Vidal also had a very tough, close match at No. 4 against the Blau, the No. 124 player in the country. After dropping the first set, 6-3, Vidal battled back and forth in the second before eventually falling in that one, too, 7-5.
Gisella Pere also fell victim to the misfortunes of a third set tiebreaker. The junior dropped the first set, 6-2, but rallied in the second to even it up with a 6-3 win. However, in the tiebreaker, she lost, 10-6, at No. 5. Imogen Golder also had her chances at No. 6 against the No. 81 ranked player in the country, Anghelescu. Golder battled tough for two sets, but dropped both, each with a score of 6-4.
In the afternoon, the Boilermakers faced Big Ten rival Illinois. Rabot battled at No. 1 against Lambropolous and quickly found herself down a set after dropping the first, 6-3. However, the senior from England bounced back in a big way, blanking the Fighting Illini fifth year senior, 6-0. The tiebreak went back and forth, but the pattern of the day for the Boilermakers continued as Rabot fell, 10-8.
Xepoleas found herself in a tiebreak after winning the first set, 6-4, and dropping the second, 3-6, at No. 2 against Kopinski. As the theme of the day continued, the Boilermaker freshman dropped a heartbreaker, 11-9, to lose the match. Schmidt found herself on the positive end of a first set tiebreak as she held on, 7-6 (4). The sophomore carried the momentum into the second set and finished off Allin at No. 2, 6-2. At No. 4, Illinois' Falkin topped Vidal, 6-1, 6-2. Pere was consistent at No. 5 as she knocked off Smutko, 6-3, 6-3. Dushkina put together a beautiful performance at No. 6 as she blanked Jamieson, 6-0, 6-0.
If the match were a true dual, the score between Illinois and Purdue would be knotted at three with doubles play to be the determining factor. That doubles match is scheduled to take place on Sunday at approximately 11:15 a.m. ET.
Purdue opens Sunday's play at 9 AM in doubles play against Big Ten foe, Iowa. He Boilermakers took five of the six singles matches against the Hawkeyes on Friday.
http://www.purduesports.com/sports/w-tennis/recaps/110511aab.html
Monday, November 7, 2011
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Three Rivers bans wood-burning boilers
Members of the Three Rivers City Commission have voted to ban outdoor solid fuel-fired boilers, which includes wood-burning boilers.
The move caps nearly a year of discussions regarding the devices, prompted by Fire Chief Dan Tomlinson. Tomlinson said his concerns centered less on fire safety and more on the smoke emitted from the boilers.
Commissioners who voted in favor of the ban agreed that considering the proximity of houses within the city limits, the boilers could become a nuisance if improper materials or unseasoned hardwood are placed in the burners.
http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2011/07/three_rivers_bans_wood-burning.html
The move caps nearly a year of discussions regarding the devices, prompted by Fire Chief Dan Tomlinson. Tomlinson said his concerns centered less on fire safety and more on the smoke emitted from the boilers.
Commissioners who voted in favor of the ban agreed that considering the proximity of houses within the city limits, the boilers could become a nuisance if improper materials or unseasoned hardwood are placed in the burners.
http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2011/07/three_rivers_bans_wood-burning.html
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
WKU Installs Natural Gas Boiler
Sustainability efforts at WKU are heating up with the installation of a second large natural gas boiler in as many years at the Central Heat Plant.
The boiler, constructed in West Point, Miss., weighs 93,600 pounds, is 27 feet long and can produce 75,000 pounds of steam per hour. Transported by a special heavy haul truck, the boiler arrived at WKU on Tuesday (March 29). A large crane was used to move the boiler into the heat plant.
A 17-foot long boiler that produces 40,000 pounds of steam was installed last year and helped heat the WKU campus this winter. The two large Babcock & Wilcox boilers join an existing small natural gas boiler installed in 1992 and two large coal boilers, one installed in 1956 and the other in 1960.
“The installation of natural gas boilers is part of an overall effort to reduce WKU’s carbon footprint,” Sustainability Director Christian Ryan-Downing said.
The boilers will allow WKU to heat campus using natural gas instead of coal. WKU used only 300 tons of coal this winter compared to 1,700 tons last winter, according to Dale Dyer, plant operations manager for Facilities Management. At one time, WKU used as much as 6,000 tons of coal annually in the boilers at the heat plant, he said.
“The natural gas boilers will help our operations become more efficient as the new boilers are nearly 25 percent more efficient than the old coal boilers. They will also provide a cleaner environment inside our central heat plant,” Dyer said.
Natural gas is currently being supplied by Atmos Energy Marketing.
“The installation of the natural gas boilers is a compliment to our energy management and facilities staff who have been successful in conservation efforts across our campus,” said John Osborne, vice president for Campus Services and Facilities.
The two natural gas boiler projects were funded with utility savings from conservation and energy management efforts, Ryan-Downing said. “This is an accomplishment that everybody on campus can feel a part of,” she said. “But this project is really close to students’ hearts because many of them have been concerned about how we use coal on campus. They were pleased when our utility savings from campus conservation was being used for gas boilers.”
WKU is working with Johnson Controls on an Energy Savings Performance Contract that includes $9.7 million in energy-reducing and facility improvements to water systems, lighting fixtures and HVAC systems across the campus. The project will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 21,487 metric tons annually.
“We realize there are sustainability issues with natural gas,” Ryan-Downing said. “It’s not the perfect solution but it’s a great next step.”
The Central Heat Plant, built in 1927 as one of buildings designed by Brinton B. Davis, will become a stop on WKU’s green tour. “A steam plant that is more sustainable and more efficient is something we can be proud of,” Ryan-Downing said.
The plant supplies steam to most campus buildings through a piped distribution system nearly three miles long. Once steam is inside the buildings it is used to heat water for the building heat, domestic water for showers, cooking in dining service kitchens, dishwashing and humidification, Dyer said.
http://www.wbko.com/news/headlines/WKU_Installs_Natural_Gas_Boiler_118916259.html?ref=259
The boiler, constructed in West Point, Miss., weighs 93,600 pounds, is 27 feet long and can produce 75,000 pounds of steam per hour. Transported by a special heavy haul truck, the boiler arrived at WKU on Tuesday (March 29). A large crane was used to move the boiler into the heat plant.
“The installation of natural gas boilers is part of an overall effort to reduce WKU’s carbon footprint,” Sustainability Director Christian Ryan-Downing said.
The boilers will allow WKU to heat campus using natural gas instead of coal. WKU used only 300 tons of coal this winter compared to 1,700 tons last winter, according to Dale Dyer, plant operations manager for Facilities Management. At one time, WKU used as much as 6,000 tons of coal annually in the boilers at the heat plant, he said.
“The natural gas boilers will help our operations become more efficient as the new boilers are nearly 25 percent more efficient than the old coal boilers. They will also provide a cleaner environment inside our central heat plant,” Dyer said.
Natural gas is currently being supplied by Atmos Energy Marketing.
“The installation of the natural gas boilers is a compliment to our energy management and facilities staff who have been successful in conservation efforts across our campus,” said John Osborne, vice president for Campus Services and Facilities.
The two natural gas boiler projects were funded with utility savings from conservation and energy management efforts, Ryan-Downing said. “This is an accomplishment that everybody on campus can feel a part of,” she said. “But this project is really close to students’ hearts because many of them have been concerned about how we use coal on campus. They were pleased when our utility savings from campus conservation was being used for gas boilers.”
WKU is working with Johnson Controls on an Energy Savings Performance Contract that includes $9.7 million in energy-reducing and facility improvements to water systems, lighting fixtures and HVAC systems across the campus. The project will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 21,487 metric tons annually.
“We realize there are sustainability issues with natural gas,” Ryan-Downing said. “It’s not the perfect solution but it’s a great next step.”
The Central Heat Plant, built in 1927 as one of buildings designed by Brinton B. Davis, will become a stop on WKU’s green tour. “A steam plant that is more sustainable and more efficient is something we can be proud of,” Ryan-Downing said.
The plant supplies steam to most campus buildings through a piped distribution system nearly three miles long. Once steam is inside the buildings it is used to heat water for the building heat, domestic water for showers, cooking in dining service kitchens, dishwashing and humidification, Dyer said.
http://www.wbko.com/news/headlines/WKU_Installs_Natural_Gas_Boiler_118916259.html?ref=259
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Transfers eager to contribute for Boilers
Drey Mingo last played in a game that mattered at the end of the 2008-09 season.
For Antionette Howard, it's been longer.
Now members of the Purdue women's basketball team, Mingo and Howard are set to return to action tonight when the Boilermakers open the regular season against Austin Peay in the Preseason WNIT at Mackey Arena.
Both players sat out last season because of NCAA transfer rules. Mingo left Maryland to join the Boilermakers; Howard transferred from Florida State.
Mingo and Howard each showed signs of rust in the two exhibition games.
"Don't remind me," Howard joked about the last time she played in a game that counted, which came in the early stages of the 2008-09 season.
She admitted nerves played a role in her first exhibition game performance.
" 'How would I do?' " Howard asked herself. "I'm ready to get in the flow of things, and to get an actual game under my belt was good. In the second game, I wasn't as nervous and stuff came a little bit more natural."
The 6-foot-2 Mingo, a McDonald's All-American at Marist High School in Atlanta, tried to do too much in the first half of the first game. She settled down after halftime, scoring 17 of her game-best 19 points.
"I think I'm getting there," Mingo said. "I have a long way to go. I just have to get some game feel back. I think I'm making progress."
Both players are expected to provide significant contributions this season to help the Boilermakers erase the memory of last year's losing season -- the program's first since 1984-85.
Mingo needs to help Purdue rebound, a shortcoming in the first half of both exhibition games, and provide low-post scoring. Meanwhile, Howard has the ability to score off the dribble and attack the basket, an element that was missing last season.
"She can score for us, and we know that," coach Sharon Versyp said of Howard. "She knows she needs to continue to work on her defense and work on some of her conditioning. She's fun to watch and she likes to get her teammates involved."
http://www.jconline.com/article/20101112/SPORTS02010202/11120334/Transfers-eager-to-contribute-for-Boilers
For Antionette Howard, it's been longer.
Now members of the Purdue women's basketball team, Mingo and Howard are set to return to action tonight when the Boilermakers open the regular season against Austin Peay in the Preseason WNIT at Mackey Arena.
Both players sat out last season because of NCAA transfer rules. Mingo left Maryland to join the Boilermakers; Howard transferred from Florida State.
Mingo and Howard each showed signs of rust in the two exhibition games.
"Don't remind me," Howard joked about the last time she played in a game that counted, which came in the early stages of the 2008-09 season.
She admitted nerves played a role in her first exhibition game performance.
" 'How would I do?' " Howard asked herself. "I'm ready to get in the flow of things, and to get an actual game under my belt was good. In the second game, I wasn't as nervous and stuff came a little bit more natural."
The 6-foot-2 Mingo, a McDonald's All-American at Marist High School in Atlanta, tried to do too much in the first half of the first game. She settled down after halftime, scoring 17 of her game-best 19 points.
"I think I'm getting there," Mingo said. "I have a long way to go. I just have to get some game feel back. I think I'm making progress."
Both players are expected to provide significant contributions this season to help the Boilermakers erase the memory of last year's losing season -- the program's first since 1984-85.
Mingo needs to help Purdue rebound, a shortcoming in the first half of both exhibition games, and provide low-post scoring. Meanwhile, Howard has the ability to score off the dribble and attack the basket, an element that was missing last season.
"She can score for us, and we know that," coach Sharon Versyp said of Howard. "She knows she needs to continue to work on her defense and work on some of her conditioning. She's fun to watch and she likes to get her teammates involved."
http://www.jconline.com/article/20101112/SPORTS02010202/11120334/Transfers-eager-to-contribute-for-Boilers
Friday, August 13, 2010
BGR in Rs 4,400-cr tie up with Hitachi, plans boiler unit
BGR Energy Systems Ltd has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Hitachi Ltd of Japan and its subsidiary Hitachi Power Europe GmbH Germany, to set up boiler and turbine manufacturing facilities in Tamil Nadu. The two projects will entail an investment of around Rs 4,400 crore and are expected to create 3,500 jobs.
With the establishment of these two ventures, BGR Energy will be the third company in India (after BHEL and L&T) to be able to offer complete boiler-turbine-generator (BTG) solutions to the Indian power industry.
B G Raghupathy, chairman and managing director, BGR Energy Systems, said that the company entered into an agreement with Hitachi Power Europe GmbH, and floated a new company BGR Turbines Company (P) Ltd, which would set up a turbine manufacturing facility with an investment of around Rs 3,000 crore.
Equity portion in the company will be Rs 900 crore. "For 26 per cent stake in the new company, Hitachi has invested Rs 234 crore, while the remaining will be invested by BGR Energy Systems," he said.
The new facility will commence production in 2012 and will have a manufacturing capacity of five units per annum of 660 Mw, 800 Mw and 1,000 Mw.
Another MoU was singed with Hitachi Ltd, Japan, to float BGR Boilers Pvt Ltd, which will set up a boiler manufacturing unit with an investment of around Rs 1,400 crore. The plant will go on steam by 2012 and will have a capacity to manufacture five units per annum of 660 Mw, 800 Mw and 1,000 Mw.
Equity investment in the company will be Rs 420 crore, of which Hitachi's equity investment will be around Rs 126 crore, and the rest would be BGR Energy's equity investment, said Raghupathy.
"We have identified three locations in Tamil Nadu to set up the manufacturing facilities and moved the proposal to the state government and waiting for their approval. We prefer to set up the facility close to a port," he added.
"Our focus will be on the domestic market," added Hiraku Ikeda, deputy general manager, Hitachi Power Systems Company.
Raghupathy added that while the equity portion would be funded through internal accruals, the company was expecting to achieve financial closure over the next six months.
BGR Energy Systems Ltd is a Chennai-based company which is engaged in supplying systems and equipment as well as undertaking turnkey engineering projects.
http://sify.com/finance/bgr-in-rs-4-400-cr-tie-up-with-hitachi-plans-boiler-unit-news--news-kijbvjjejcb.html
With the establishment of these two ventures, BGR Energy will be the third company in India (after BHEL and L&T) to be able to offer complete boiler-turbine-generator (BTG) solutions to the Indian power industry.
B G Raghupathy, chairman and managing director, BGR Energy Systems, said that the company entered into an agreement with Hitachi Power Europe GmbH, and floated a new company BGR Turbines Company (P) Ltd, which would set up a turbine manufacturing facility with an investment of around Rs 3,000 crore.
Equity portion in the company will be Rs 900 crore. "For 26 per cent stake in the new company, Hitachi has invested Rs 234 crore, while the remaining will be invested by BGR Energy Systems," he said.
The new facility will commence production in 2012 and will have a manufacturing capacity of five units per annum of 660 Mw, 800 Mw and 1,000 Mw.
Another MoU was singed with Hitachi Ltd, Japan, to float BGR Boilers Pvt Ltd, which will set up a boiler manufacturing unit with an investment of around Rs 1,400 crore. The plant will go on steam by 2012 and will have a capacity to manufacture five units per annum of 660 Mw, 800 Mw and 1,000 Mw.
Equity investment in the company will be Rs 420 crore, of which Hitachi's equity investment will be around Rs 126 crore, and the rest would be BGR Energy's equity investment, said Raghupathy.
"We have identified three locations in Tamil Nadu to set up the manufacturing facilities and moved the proposal to the state government and waiting for their approval. We prefer to set up the facility close to a port," he added.
"Our focus will be on the domestic market," added Hiraku Ikeda, deputy general manager, Hitachi Power Systems Company.
Raghupathy added that while the equity portion would be funded through internal accruals, the company was expecting to achieve financial closure over the next six months.
BGR Energy Systems Ltd is a Chennai-based company which is engaged in supplying systems and equipment as well as undertaking turnkey engineering projects.
http://sify.com/finance/bgr-in-rs-4-400-cr-tie-up-with-hitachi-plans-boiler-unit-news--news-kijbvjjejcb.html
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
NTPC to re-tender nine boiler units of 800 MW each
NTPC has issued new tenders for boiler bulk orders. It has not issued fresh tenders for turbines. NTPC had disqualified Larsen & Toubro from the 11x660 MW bulk tender. It is likely to float turbines of higher capacity.
Commenting on the same, RS Sharma, Chairman and MD, NTPC, said the company has gone in for re-tendering of boiler orders. "We are going for nine units of 800 MW in the next 2-3 months. New bulk tendering will be completed this year itself."
NTPC, he stated, will go ahead with the turbine orders as well but declined to comment on L&T’s eligibility. "Both qualifying requirements inturbines and boilers will have to be met. There are no changes in the terms and conditions in the new tenders."
The state-run firm is aggressively looking for coal blocks abroad. Reports suggest that NTPC has dropped its plans to acquire Griffin assets. Commenting on the same, Sharma said the coal block acquisitions will be via a joint venture or equity purchase.
Currently, NTPC has a requirement of 240 million tonne of coal. Its coal requirement is expected to go up by 10-15% per annum. Coal India supplies 80-85% of NTPC's coal requirement. NTPC has been allocated nine mines with estimated reserves of 5.9 billion tonne of coal. The Pakri-Barwadih captive coal plant has delayed commissioning by one year.
NTPC's current power capacity stands at 31,500 MW. The company is targeting 45,000 MW by FY12 end. Under construction power capacity stands at 17,500 MW.
Of its total capacity, 3,955 MW is gas-based. Reliance Industries and NTPC are fighting it out in the courts over the pricing of gas. The next date for hearing is July 26. NTPC has sought the Power Ministry help in lobbing with the Petroleum Ministry to protect its interests.
Here is a verbatim transcript of the exclusive interview with RS Sharma on CNBC-TV18. Also watch the accompanying video.
Q: Can you just give us clarity on that large boiler plus tender offer, where things stand at now after you disqualified L&T? For what has new tenders been asked for and what is the update for turbine front as well?
A: So far the boiler is concerned, we have already gone for re-tendering of that. We have got 11 units of 660 megawatt there; already we have given two months time for the bidders to respond. So far as turbine is concerned, we are going ahead on 660 megawatt.
http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/ntpc-to-re-tender-nine-boiler-units800-mw-each_469673.html
Commenting on the same, RS Sharma, Chairman and MD, NTPC, said the company has gone in for re-tendering of boiler orders. "We are going for nine units of 800 MW in the next 2-3 months. New bulk tendering will be completed this year itself."
NTPC, he stated, will go ahead with the turbine orders as well but declined to comment on L&T’s eligibility. "Both qualifying requirements inturbines and boilers will have to be met. There are no changes in the terms and conditions in the new tenders."
The state-run firm is aggressively looking for coal blocks abroad. Reports suggest that NTPC has dropped its plans to acquire Griffin assets. Commenting on the same, Sharma said the coal block acquisitions will be via a joint venture or equity purchase.
Currently, NTPC has a requirement of 240 million tonne of coal. Its coal requirement is expected to go up by 10-15% per annum. Coal India supplies 80-85% of NTPC's coal requirement. NTPC has been allocated nine mines with estimated reserves of 5.9 billion tonne of coal. The Pakri-Barwadih captive coal plant has delayed commissioning by one year.
NTPC's current power capacity stands at 31,500 MW. The company is targeting 45,000 MW by FY12 end. Under construction power capacity stands at 17,500 MW.
Of its total capacity, 3,955 MW is gas-based. Reliance Industries and NTPC are fighting it out in the courts over the pricing of gas. The next date for hearing is July 26. NTPC has sought the Power Ministry help in lobbing with the Petroleum Ministry to protect its interests.
Here is a verbatim transcript of the exclusive interview with RS Sharma on CNBC-TV18. Also watch the accompanying video.
Q: Can you just give us clarity on that large boiler plus tender offer, where things stand at now after you disqualified L&T? For what has new tenders been asked for and what is the update for turbine front as well?
A: So far the boiler is concerned, we have already gone for re-tendering of that. We have got 11 units of 660 megawatt there; already we have given two months time for the bidders to respond. So far as turbine is concerned, we are going ahead on 660 megawatt.
http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/ntpc-to-re-tender-nine-boiler-units800-mw-each_469673.html
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
NTPC reissues boiler tender; L&T may bid along with others
State-run power utility NTPC Ltd has reissued a tender for boilers on 24 June after Larsen and Toubro Ltd (L&T) said on 17 June that it would take responsibility for the bids submitted by a joint venture it has with Japan’sMitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd.
The tender for so-called supercritical boilers and turbines had run into controversy after NTPC disqualified bids by a venture of Larsen and Toubro Power Ltd, a unit of L&T, and Mitsubishi.
“The decision to go for re-tendering was taken at our 21 June board meeting. If the (L&T PowerMitsubishi) JV (joint venture) meets the tender conditions, they can re-bid,” said an NTPC executive, who did not want to be named.
Supercritical equipment such as boilers and turbines improve the efficiency of power plants.
NTPC’s Rs40,000 crore tender invited manufacturers to supply 11 supercritical boilers and an equal number of supercritical turbines of 660MW each, to be built locally.
There were two bidders for the boiler tender—state-run Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (Bhel) and L&T Power-Mitsubishi.
The joint venture was also among five bidders for the supply of turbines, along with Bhel, Russia’s Power Machines, and joint ventures of Alstom SA and Bharat Forge Ltd, and Toshiba Corp. of Japan and JSW Group.
NTPC’s board disqualified L&T Power-Mitsubishi’s bid, saying L&T should have formed the venture withMitsubishi and not its subsidiary.
To mollify the utility’s board, L&T has submitted a modified joint deed of undertaking, assuming complete responsibility for the contract.
“By submitting the modified joint deed as per the tender requirement, it made L&T liable,” the NTPC executive said. “By doing so, L&T took the whole commercial and technical risk.”
An L&T spokesperson declined to comment.
The bid documents were put up for sale on Monday. The last date for submission is 25 August.
“We have gone for a notice inviting tender (NIT). The NIT was issued some days back,” said R.S. Sharma, chairman and managing director, NTPC.
The lowest bidder for boilers will be given an order for six units. If Bhel is not the lowest bidder, the government will award it the order for the remaining five units,provided it agrees to match the lowest bid. If it does not, the option will be given to others in the order of bid ranking.
“With the retendering for boilers, more people will bid. However, this will delay the process,” said the chief executive at one of the equipment firms, who has bid for the equipment contract but who did not wish to be identified due to commercial considerations.
The tender said the winner would have to set up factories in India to develop the local power generation equipment manufacturing industry. Such projects tend to be capital intensive, with investment running into several thousand crores of rupees.
India expects to add 62,000MW to its current power generation capacity of 153,000MW by 2012. Orders for 42,431.58MW have been placed with Bhel, the country’s largest power equipment maker, which has an annual capacity of 10,000MW.
http://www.livemint.com/2010/06/28215934/NTPC-reissues-boiler-tender-L.html?atype=tp
The tender for so-called supercritical boilers and turbines had run into controversy after NTPC disqualified bids by a venture of Larsen and Toubro Power Ltd, a unit of L&T, and Mitsubishi.
“The decision to go for re-tendering was taken at our 21 June board meeting. If the (L&T PowerMitsubishi) JV (joint venture) meets the tender conditions, they can re-bid,” said an NTPC executive, who did not want to be named.
Supercritical equipment such as boilers and turbines improve the efficiency of power plants.
NTPC’s Rs40,000 crore tender invited manufacturers to supply 11 supercritical boilers and an equal number of supercritical turbines of 660MW each, to be built locally.
There were two bidders for the boiler tender—state-run Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (Bhel) and L&T Power-Mitsubishi.
The joint venture was also among five bidders for the supply of turbines, along with Bhel, Russia’s Power Machines, and joint ventures of Alstom SA and Bharat Forge Ltd, and Toshiba Corp. of Japan and JSW Group.
NTPC’s board disqualified L&T Power-Mitsubishi’s bid, saying L&T should have formed the venture withMitsubishi and not its subsidiary.
To mollify the utility’s board, L&T has submitted a modified joint deed of undertaking, assuming complete responsibility for the contract.
“By submitting the modified joint deed as per the tender requirement, it made L&T liable,” the NTPC executive said. “By doing so, L&T took the whole commercial and technical risk.”
An L&T spokesperson declined to comment.
The bid documents were put up for sale on Monday. The last date for submission is 25 August.
“We have gone for a notice inviting tender (NIT). The NIT was issued some days back,” said R.S. Sharma, chairman and managing director, NTPC.
The lowest bidder for boilers will be given an order for six units. If Bhel is not the lowest bidder, the government will award it the order for the remaining five units,provided it agrees to match the lowest bid. If it does not, the option will be given to others in the order of bid ranking.
“With the retendering for boilers, more people will bid. However, this will delay the process,” said the chief executive at one of the equipment firms, who has bid for the equipment contract but who did not wish to be identified due to commercial considerations.
The tender said the winner would have to set up factories in India to develop the local power generation equipment manufacturing industry. Such projects tend to be capital intensive, with investment running into several thousand crores of rupees.
India expects to add 62,000MW to its current power generation capacity of 153,000MW by 2012. Orders for 42,431.58MW have been placed with Bhel, the country’s largest power equipment maker, which has an annual capacity of 10,000MW.
http://www.livemint.com/2010/06/28215934/NTPC-reissues-boiler-tender-L.html?atype=tp
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