"Thermax Babcock Secures ₹513 Crore Order for Supply of 2 Boilers in Botswana"

Thermax Babcock & Wilcox Energy Solutions (TBWES), a subsidiary of Thermax, has secured a significant ₹513 crore order from a prominent industrial conglomerate for supplying two 550 TPH CFBC (circulating fluidised bed combustion) boilers. The boilers are designated for an expansive 600 MW greenfield energy project in Botswana, Southern Africa.

According to a statement released on Friday, TBWES will execute the project over a span of 23 months, facilitating the establishment of a 300 MW power station in the initial phase by the customer. The scope of work includes design, engineering, manufacturing, testing, supply, supervision of erection & commissioning, and performance testing.

The power generated from this project is intended to bolster the national utility power company's efforts in meeting Botswana's escalating energy demands.

"We are pleased to have been awarded this contract, which underscores our commitment to advancing power generation capabilities in Botswana," remarked Ashish Bhandari, Managing Director and CEO of Thermax. "TBWES' expertise in designing and manufacturing boilers that enhance efficiency, reduce emissions, and ensure reliability for the power sector has been pivotal in securing this opportunity."

TBWES specializes in providing comprehensive solutions for steam generation using a variety of fuels, including solid, liquid, and gaseous forms, as well as recovering heat from turbine/engine exhaust and industrial processes. Their offerings extend to heaters tailored for diverse applications in sectors such as chemicals, petrochemicals, and refineries.

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