Tag Archives: Alstom

Alstom signed €5.1M contract to renew Paks Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) generators in central Hungary

9-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ —  Alstom have secured the €5.1 million (1.5 billion HUF) contract to retrofit the generators at Paks Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) in central Hungary, thanks to the company’s strong international reputation and its local capabilities. Providing 40% … Read the full press release

ABB announced the acquisition of Alstom’s ring motor business based in Bilbao, Spain

Acquisition enables ABB to further strengthen gearless mill drive system business Zurich, Switzerland, 05-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, announced today the acquisition of Alstom’s ring motor business to enhance its gearless mill drive (GMD) … Read the full press release

Alstom launched 5,000-square-foot bogie manufacturing plant in Sorel-Tracy, Quebec

8-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Alstom today (05/07/2013) inaugurated its new 55,000-square-foot bogie manufacturing plant located in the cutting-edge industrial complex in Sorel-Tracy, Quebec.  Built to serve Alstom’s needs in the context of a $1.2 billion CA ($864 million €) contract between … Read the full press release

Alstom signed with Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited to supply components and services for 2×660 MW Suratgarh Super Thermal Power Project in India

4-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Alstom concludes contract1 with BHEL for 2×660 MW Suratgarh power plant Alstom has been awarded a contract1 by Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) to supply components and services for the 2×660 MW Suratgarh Super Thermal Power Project (STPP), located … Read the full press release

Alstom completed 3-year upgrade and overhaul process of Virgin Trains’ Pendolino fleet

4-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —To mark the end of a three year process to upgrade and overhaul Virgin Trains’ Pendolino fleet that will help make sure the sets continue to provide a reliable service on Europe’s busiest rail line, a special event … Read the full press release

Alstom signs with Harbin Turbine Corporation to license its GT13E2 gas turbine for manufacture, assembly and sales in China

1-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Alstom has signed a long term agreement to license its GT13E2 gas turbine for manufacture, assembly and sales in China through the Harbin Turbine Corporation (HTC).  By working in partnership with a leading power generation equipment supplier in China’s … Read the full press release

Alstom signed with LAZ Group filial City Transport Group to produce modern high speed tramways for the Ukrainian market

27-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Alstom and its Russian joint-venture, TramRus¹, have concluded an agreement with City Transport Group, a filial of the LAZ Group and the main bus manufacturer in Ukraine, to produce modern high speed tramways for the Ukrainian market. … Read the full press release

IBERDROLA’s British subsidiary ScottishPower Renewables completed the expansion of the biggest European wind farm Whitelee in Scotland

As part of its commitment to sustainable development Located south of Glasgow, this renewable energy complex has increased its installed capacity from 322 megawatts (MW) to 539 MW Annual output at Whitelee will be equivalent to the electricity consumption of … Read the full press release

Alstom delivered six Coradia Lint trains to Ottawa, first European-style commuter trains for North America

Company delivers six Coradia Lint regional trains to the City of Ottawa 26-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On June 22, Alstom delivered six new Coradia Lint diesel multi-unit (DMU) commuter trains to OC Transpo, the urban transit service for the City of Ottawa, Canada. … Read the full press release

Alstom to attend Atomexpo exhibition in St.Petersbourg, Russia, June 26–28, 2013, Mikhailovsky Manezh

25-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — AtomExpo is a three-day forum comprising international nuclear energy congress and exhibition. This event organized by the Russian State Nuclear Corporation (Rosatom) is currently the major international exhibition and business ground of the Russian nuclear industry, enterprises and … Read the full press release

Alstom successfully completes 110 MW Chuzachen Hydro Electric Project in Sikkim, India

21-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Alstom added another feather to its cap by successfully achieving the synchronization and full load of the two 55 MW units of the Chuzachen hydro power plant project located in east district of Sikkim on 24th … Read the full press release

Alstom introduced new solutions and optimised technologies to help implement the energy turnaround

20-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — At the 13th Technical Press Colloquium (TPC), conducted in Kiel at the end of May, Alstom presented the solutions it will use to help implement the energy turnaround. Toughening existing power plants will play a role here, … Read the full press release

Alstom selected by Greater Avignon Metropolitan Area to supply 24 Citadis Compact trams

18-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  On 18 June 2013, Alstom was selected by officials of the Greater Avignon Metropolitan Area to supply 24 Citadis Compact trams. The contract is worth about €45 million. Scheduled for delivery in the spring of 2016, … Read the full press release

Alstom Grid to provide SCADA pipeline management system for Marathon Pipe Line

13-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Building on Alstom Grid’s formal entry last year into the oil and gas market via its acquisition of EvolutionSCADA, the company recently announced that it will provide a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) pipeline management system for Marathon Pipe Line LLC … Read the full press release

Alstom introduced its new Citadis Spirit light-rail vehicle for the North American market

11-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Alstom today unveiled its new Citadis Spirit light-rail vehicle for the North American market during the 2013 American Public Transportation Association Rail Conference in Philadelphia. Company executives emphasized that the Citadis Spirit builds upon the experience of more than … Read the full press release

Alstom technical experts on Capitol Hill briefing

7-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Alstom technical experts, led by John Marion, Director of R&D execution for Boilers and Bob Hilton, Director Power Technology for US Government Affairs, recently took part in a day long briefing on Capitol Hill titled “Advanced Coal Technology … Read the full press release

2002-2011 data analysis reveals Alstom’s environmental measures saved 207 million tonnes of CO2 annually

6-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Alstom’s commitment to delivering cleaner energy across the world has saved more than the equivalent of three times Austria’s annual emissions over the last decade, new figures show. An in-depth analysis of data from 2002-2011 reveals that … Read the full press release

Alstom Switzerland supports ETH Zurich energy and sustainability projects

5-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Alstom (Switzerland) AG has agreed a collaboration with ETH Zurich and the ETH Zurich Foundation to support fundamental research projects in the field of energy and sustainability. Alstom has pledged a donation of 2.5 million Swiss francs … Read the full press release

EDF Energies Nouvelles et wpd offshore s’associent pour répondre au second appel d’offres français, en partenariat exclusif avec Alstom pour la fourniture des éoliennes

Paris, 3-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — EDF Energies Nouvelles et wpd offshore, acteurs majeurs de l’éolien en mer en Europe, annoncent la signature d’un accord de partenariat. Cet accord officialise la volonté des deux groupes d’associer à nouveau leurs expertises pour répondre … Read the full press release

Alstom to supply wind turbines in the partnership between EDF Energies Nouvelles and wpd offshore for the French government’s second call for tenders

EDF Energies Nouvelles and wpd offshore team up to jointly respond to the French government’s second call for tenders, in an exclusive partnership with Alstom for the supply of wind turbines Paris, 3-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — EDF Energies Nouvelles and wpd … Read the full press release

Alstom, Transmashholding to develop Russia’s first dual-voltage electric freight locomotive for the Russian Railways

31-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Alstom, its Russian partner Transmashholding (TMH) and the Russian Railways (RZD) have entered into an agreement for the development of the first Russian dual-voltage freight locomotive called “2ES20”. The dual-voltage, double-section mainline electric locomotive with asynchronous traction drive, will … Read the full press release

Alstom acquired Canadian substation automation solutions company ASAT Solutions Inc.

30-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Alstom Grid has closed the acquisition of ASAT Solutions Inc. (ASAT), a Calgary, Alberta, Canada based substation automation solutions provider. ASAT is a Smart Grid technology company that specializes in managing, securing, and delivering substation information for … Read the full press release

Jean-Yves Grandidier of French Wind Power Association: France to invest in large-scale offshore wind power off the coast of Normandy and Brittany

At the National Wind Energy Conference in Kalmar of 22-23 May Jean-Yves Grandidier, Secretary-General of FEE (French Wind Power Association), presented the French program for offshore wind power 30-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Under the theme “Offshore Wind Power Creates regional growth in France” … Read the full press release

RoSPA Awards for Alstom UK Thermal Services and Transport teams

27-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — UK Thermal Services and Transport have had their approach to occupational safety and health recognised in an awards scheme run by the safety charity, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA). Thermal Services were awarded the Order … Read the full press release

Alstom welcomes IMF’s report calling for additional spending in UK transport infrastructure and energy

24-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) suggestion that there should be additional spending on major infrastructure to stimulate growth has been welcomed by international engineering firm Alstom. The company, which employs more than 6,000 people in its Grid, … Read the full press release

Alstom delivers the first 3 trains to to the first metro line in Panama City

22-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — As part of the improvement programme to the transport sector in Latin America, Alstom has achieved an important milestone in the region. The company has delivered the first 3 trains to the first metro line in Panama … Read the full press release

Alstom welding apprentice Kurt Rodgers one step closer to the final of SkillWeld 2013

21-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — First year welding apprentice Kurt Rodgers is one step closer to reaching the final of SkillWeld 2013 after beating all-comers in the semi-final event held at Alstom Power in Stafford. The competition aims to find Britain’s most talented trainee welder and … Read the full press release

Successful IEC power performance measurement for Alstom’s 6MW offshore wind turbine

17-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Alstom’s new-generation Haliade™ 150 – 6MW offshore wind turbine has successfully obtained the IEC1 power performance measurement (power curve2) after 3 months of performance measurements at Le Carnet site, in France. This key milestone in the type testing … Read the full press release

Alstom awarded €60m contract to supply 14 regional trains to AKN Eisenbahn AG for Northern Germany network

14-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Alstom is awarded a contract worth around 60 million euros by the private operator AKN Eisenbahn AG for the supply of 14 Coradia Lint regional trains to run in the Northern Germany, connecting the cities of Hamburg, … Read the full press release

New Alstom service centre for tramways hydraulic brakes in Madrid

13-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Alstom has inaugurated in Madrid a Lead Service Centre specialised in tramway equipment overhauls and repairs within its business area Transport Life Services (TLS). This new centre will focus its industrial activities on overhauls and repairs of … Read the full press release

Alstom signs £200m agreement to re-wire East Coast of Scotland as part of consortium

10-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Alstom’s Stafford Grid business, together with consortium partner Enterprise, has successfully won a framework agreement from Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission plc (SHE Transmission) for a five-year framework deal to supply expertise and equipment to re-wire the East Coast of … Read the full press release

Terence Watson has been appointed as the new President of Alstom UK

7-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Terence Watson, who will also retain his current role as Managing Director of Transport for Alstom in the UK & Ireland, has been appointed as the new UK President for the engineering firm.  “These are exciting times for … Read the full press release

Alstom awarded a contract to supply ground-breaking energy recovery system for London Underground

6-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Alstom was awarded a contract by UK Power Networks Services  to supply its innovative Harmonic and Energy Saving Optimiser (HESOP) energy recovery system for the Victoria Line of the London Underground. The contract, worth about €1 million, … Read the full press release

Alstom Grid Spain approved by the Department of Industry for SF6 gas handling and recovery

3-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Alstom Grid in Spain has been approved by the Department of Industry in the Community of Madrid as a training centre for the course ” SF6 gas recovery in high voltage equipment”. Since January 2013, this course … Read the full press release

Alstom & Chela Ltd innovative cleaning method won highly commended award

1-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Alstom, working in partnership with Chela Ltd (one of the UK’s leading manufacturer of innovative industrial cleaning chemicals) has developed an award-winning environmentally considerate way of removing diesel and oil from track ballast and concrete. The solution, BioChela … Read the full press release

Uri II HEP success for Alstom in India

Four Francis turbines successfully spun within 24 hours  30-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Alstom in India today announced a major milestone that it achieved when all four 60 MW Francis vertical turbines being installed by Alstom at the Uri II HEP successfully … Read the full press release

Alstom & Transmashholding open new production facility in Russia for asynchronous traction drives for electric locomotives

30-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Alstom and its Russian partner, Transmashholding (TMH), today inaugurated a joint production site dedicated to asynchronous traction drives for electric locomotives in Novocherkassk, in southern Russia. This modern traction drive will equip the locomotives jointly developed and … Read the full press release

End of cooperation negotiations at ALSTOM Finland Oy’s Thermal Services unit

26-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The co-operation negotiations that started on 07.02.2013 in ALSTOM Finland Oy’s Thermal Services business unit, a provider of industrial and power plant solutions, have been concluded. As a result of the co-operation negotiations 45 employees will be … Read the full press release

Alstom to deliver new X’Trapolis train to Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya

Catalonian Regional Railways takes the first unit of the new X’Trapolis trains from Alstom 25-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Alstom has delivered to FGC (Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya) the first unit of the new X’Trapolis trains that will help the regional operator to modernize its fleet … Read the full press release

Energias do Brazil selects Alstom Renewable Power to supply all electromechanical equipment to Cachoeira Caldeirão in Brazil

25-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Alstom Renewable Power was selected by Energias do Brazil, to supply all electromechanical equipment to Cachoeira Caldeirão, a 220 MW hydro plant. Energias do Brazil is a subsidiary of the Portuguese EDP Group, one of the … Read the full press release