Alstom gets $134.6M Chinese nuclear deal

Alstom will supply close to US$134.6 million equipment and services for three nuclear power plants in China.

The deal closed with Chinese industrial group Dong Fang Electric Limited or DECL is for Alstom to supply six 1000 MW steam turbine-generator packages to Units 3 and 4 of NingDe Phase II, Units 3 and 4 of FuQing Phase II, Units 5 and 6 of TianWan Phase III.

The order came after Chinese energy utilities China Guangdong Nuclear Power Co and China National Nuclear Corporation signed an agreement with DECL for the design, manufacture and supply of the steam turbine-generator packages.

The Alstom model selected for the three projects is based on the first unit of Ling Ao Phase II, which was delivered by Alstom and went into commercial production on September 20, 2010, after a remarkably short commissioning and start-up time.

The turbine-generator package includes the GIGATOP 4 pole turbogenerator, moisture separator reheater, the condenser, the low pressure heater and ARABELLE™ half-speed steam turbine, all designed by Alstom and supplied in partnership with DECL. Alstom’s ARABELLE™ turbine is suitable for all reactor types and is globally renowned for providing higher efficiency and reduced installation and maintenance costs.

Alstom has already provided its turbine-generator packages to the Chinese power plants Ling Ao Phase II, HongYanHe Phase I and II, Ningde Phase I, FuQing Phase I and Fangjiashan Phase I as well as Taishan, China’s first nuclear power plant to use the EPR.

“With nuclear energy experiencing an invigorating resurgence in both developed and emerging markets, our extensive experience and strong marketplace position put us at the forefront of this exciting trend. Our manufacturing and engineering sites in Beijing and Wuhan, coupled with our cooperation with local business partners in China, allow us to play an active role in shaping how China masters its growing energy needs,” said Guy Chardon, Senior Vice President, Alstom Power Thermal Products.