Bharat Heavy Electrical Limited (BHEL) today said it has commissioned steam turbine and generator (STG) unit at a power plant in Ethiopia. This is the New Delhi company's first ever undertaking in Africa.

The steam turbine generator set of 12 MW capacity has been commissioned at the Finchaa Sugar Factory for the plant's own use.

The company did not disclose the financial details of the project. It added that the plant will supply process steam and power to the sugar factory and the excess power will be supplied to the Ethiopian Electricity Power Company.

An Indian State run company, BHEL will supply Steam Turbine Generator units from its Hyderabad Plant and has control system from its Bangalore works. The civil works, erection and commissioning of the plant has also been executed by BHEL.

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