SFE Awards ANDRITZ Major Contract for New Øksenelvane Hydropower Plant in Norway

SFE Awards ANDRITZ Major Contract for New Øksenelvane Hydropower Plant in Norway

(IN BRIEF) SFE has awarded ANDRITZ a contract to supply advanced electromechanical equipment for the new Øksenelvane hydropower plant, which will significantly increase clean energy production in Norway. The project is set to play a key role in supporting Norway’s renewable energy expansion, with the new facility expected to generate 21 GWh more annually than the existing plant.

(PRESS RELEASE) GRAZ, 22-Jan-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Sogn og Fjordane Energi (SFE), a prominent renewable energy supplier in Western Norway, has awarded ANDRITZ a significant contract through its subsidiary Firdakraft AS for the supply of cutting-edge electromechanical equipment for the new Øksenelvane hydropower plant in Bremanger municipality. This new facility will be built alongside the existing Øksenelvane power plant, which will be decommissioned after over 70 years of service.

The scope of the contract includes engineering, manufacturing, and supply of advanced equipment, as well as its installation, testing, and commissioning at the project site. ANDRITZ will provide two state-of-the-art Pelton turbines, each with a capacity of 55 MW, along with associated turbine governors, main inlet valves, penstocks, cooling systems, generators, auxiliary equipment, excitation systems with transformers, and comprehensive automation and monitoring systems. The value of the contract has not been disclosed.

The new Øksenelvane hydropower plant is expected to generate 171 GWh of clean energy annually, an increase of 21 GWh compared to the current plant. The Pelton turbines are specifically designed to support grid stability and offer essential grid services, which played a crucial role in securing this contract.

Scheduled for completion by 2028, the Øksenelvane project will contribute significantly to SFE’s goal of expanding renewable energy production in Norway. Currently, SFE generates 2.4 TWh of renewable electricity each year, powering approximately 130,000 households across the country.

“We are thrilled to collaborate with SFE on this important hydropower project and are committed to supporting Norway’s transition to a sustainable energy future,” said Kjetil Toverud, Managing Director of ANDRITZ Hydro AS in Norway. “The Øksenelvane project exemplifies ANDRITZ’s dedication to providing high-performance hydropower solutions that promote clean energy and grid stability.”

ANDRITZ GROUP
International technology group ANDRITZ offers a broad portfolio of innovative plants, equipment, systems, services and digital solutions for a wide range of industries and end markets. Sustainability is an integral part of the company’s business strategy and corporate culture. With its extensive portfolio of sustainable products and solutions, ANDRITZ aims to make the greatest possible contribution to a sustainable future and help its customers achieve their sustainability goals. ANDRITZ is a global market leader in all four of its business areas – Pulp & Paper, Metals, Hydropower and Environment & Energy. Technological leadership and global presence are cornerstones of the group’s strategy, which is focused on long-term profitable growth. The publicly listed group has around 30,000 employees and over 280 locations in more than 80 countries.

ANDRITZ HYDROPOWER
ANDRITZ Hydropower is one of the world’s leading suppliers of electromechanical equipment and services for hydropower stations in the dynamically growing global renewable energy market. Based on 185 years of experience and a global installed capacity of 489 gigawatts, we offer innovative solutions for new and existing hydropower stations, from small hydropower to large-scale plants. State-of-the-art digital solutions, comprehensive services for the operation and maintenance of entire hydropower plants, and turbo generators for the thermal industry complete the portfolio.

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SOURCE: ANDRITZ