EconomySunday, 15 February 2026·The Hindu / PIB
BHEL wins international refinery contract for Nigeria project; key PSU order for engineering sector
BHEL secured a major international contract linked to Nigeria’s refinery project, marking a notable PSU order in engineering and energy infrastructure.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In February 2026, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) won a major international contract for a refinery project in Nigeria, highlighting India’s role in overseas industrial engineering orders.
Key specifics
- BHEL is the public sector engineering company that secured the contract.
- The project is located in Nigeria, making it an international order.
- The contract is linked to a refinery project, a core oil-and-gas infrastructure segment.
- The news is dated February 2026, and it is relevant to India’s PSU export capability.
Exam lens
Question type: Economy and PSU current affairs, match-the-following on company and project location. Key facts: BHEL, Nigeria, refinery project, February 2026. TNPSC may ask which Indian PSU won an overseas refinery-related contract.