BHEL is likely to set up a new piping plant at Thirumayam in Tamil Nadu and
expand its boiler division at an investment of Rs 690 crore.
The company's board on 1 April 2010 sanctioned Rs 250 crore for setting up
the piping plant. The balance Rs 440 crore is expected to be utilized in the
boiler plant located at Thirumayam. The piping plant will also look at new
sectors like refinery and nuclear power sectors.
The company has acquired 40 acre at Thirumayam and it has approached the
state government for an additional 40 acre.