Sogn og Fjordane Energi (SFE), a leading renewable energy supplier in Western Norway, through its wholly owned subsidiary Firdakraft AS, has awarded ANDRITZ a major contract to supply advanced electromechanical equipment for the new Øksenelvane hydropower plant in Bremanger municipality.
The new plant will be constructed next to the existing Øksenelvane power plant, which will be decommissioned after more than 70 years of operation.
The contract includes the engineering, manufacturing, and supply of high-efficiency equipment, as well as its installation, testing, and commissioning at the project site. ANDRITZ will supply two state-of-the-art Pelton turbines, each with an installed capacity of 55 MW, including turbine governors, main inlet valves, penstocks and cooling systems. Two generators, auxiliary equipment, excitation systems with transformers, and complete automation and monitoring systems are also part of the scope of supply. The value of the order will not be disclosed.
Øksenelvane hydropower plant: 21 GWh increase in clean energy production
With an expected annual production of 171 GWh, the new Øksenelvane hydropower plant will generate 21 GWh more clean energy than the existing facility, marking a significant increase. The Pelton units are specifically designed to support grid stability and provide valuable grid services, a key factor in securing this contract.
Scheduled for completion in 2028, the project will play an important role in SFE's mission to expand renewable energy in Norway. Currently, SFE produces 2.4 TWh of renewable electricity annually, meeting the needs of approximately 130,000 Norwegian households.
"We are honored to partner with SFE in developing this new hydropower plant and look forward to contributing to Norway's sustainable energy future," said Kjetil Toverud, Managing Director of ANDRITZ Hydro AS in Norway. "The Øksenelvane project underlines ANDRITZ's commitment to delivering reliable, high-performance hydropower solutions that support a clean energy future and stable grids."
Contract signing for the new Øksenelvane power plant - left front: Knut Arild Flatjord, General Manager of SFE Produksjon AS; left back: Bjarte Lofnes Hauge, General Manager of Firdakraft AS; right front: Kjetil Toverud, Managing Director of ANDRITZ Hydro AS in Norway; right back: Ole Johnny Winther, Business Unit Manager Large Hydro of ANDRITZ Hydro AS © Sogn og Fjordane Energi (SFE)
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.
