OHPC Schedule of Rates
About Odisha Hydro Power Corporation Ltd
OHPC operates Odisha's substantial hydropower portfolio — Hirakud (270 MW + 24 MW + 32 MW units, the oldest), Balimela (510 MW), Upper Indravati (600 MW), Rengali (250 MW), Upper Kolab (320 MW). Civil scope: dam rehabilitation civil, powerhouse civil + mechanical (turbine pits, generator floor, valve houses), penstock civil supports, switchyard civil, plus plant-area civic infrastructure. Major recent capital activity around plant-life-extension, electromechanical equipment replacement, and dam-safety-monitoring system upgrades. OHPC tenders use Works Dept SOR + DoWR mechanical schedules + project-specific specifications. No consolidated OHPC civil SOR is publicly hosted.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's OHPC's installed capacity?
Approximately 2,000 MW total across 5 major hydropower stations. Hirakud is the oldest; Upper Indravati is the largest single station at 600 MW.
Does OHPC publish its own civil SOR?
No standalone SOR. Dam + powerhouse civil tendered per-project. Rates from Works Dept SOR + DoWR mechanical + project-specific specifications.
What's the Hirakud system?
Hirakud Dam (commissioned 1957) on the Mahanadi — one of India's earliest major dams. The reservoir feeds the 270 MW main powerhouse + smaller stations. Periodic rehabilitation works (gate replacement, dam-safety upgrades) tendered through OHPC.
Are OHPC powerhouse civil rates comparable to NHPC?
NHPC (central PSU) sets industry hydropower civil benchmarks. State-PSU rates operate within similar range with state-specific labour and lead variations.
Where do I find OHPC tenders?
ohpcltd.com publishes active tenders. Both ohpcltd.com and ohpc.co.in are official portals; documents may be on either.