EANS-Adhoc: ANDRITZ to supply major equipment for Belo Monte hydropower plant

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14.02.2011

Graz, February 14, 2011. International technology Group ANDRITZ has
received an order from Norte Energia, Brazil, to supply - as part of
a consortium composed of Alstom (consortium leader), ANDRITZ, and
Voith - three Francis turbines and generators, as well as 14
excitation systems for the main power house, as well as six bulb
turbines and six generators, all auxiliary equipment and other
hydro-mechanical equipment for the Pimental power house of the Belo
Monte project. The order value for ANDRITZ is approximately 330 MEUR.

With a planned capacity of 11,230 MW, Belo Monte will be the third
largest hydropower plant in the world. First electricity generation
is expected to start in 2014, completion of the project is scheduled
for 2019. Belo Monte hydropower plant is an important project for the
Brazilian government targeting to secure and support the fast growth
of the Brazilian economy and of its population. At full operation,
Belo Monte will supply electricity for approximately 35 million
people.

With this order, ANDRITZ HYDRO once again confirms its strong
competitive position in Brazil, which is one of the fastest growing
hydropower markets in the world - more than 80% of its electricity
production comes from hydropower. ANDRITZ already successfully
delivered major hydropower equipment for the Brazilian hydropower
plants in Tucurui, Serra da Mesa, and Capim Branco and is presently
executing the Jirau and San Antonio hydropower projects.

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The ANDRITZ GROUP The ANDRITZ GROUP is a global market leader for
supply of systems and services to the hydropower, pulp and paper,
metals, and other specialized industries (solid/liquid separation,
feed and biofuel). The Group is headquartered in Graz, Austria, and
has a staff of approximately 14,300 employees worldwide. ANDRITZ
operates over 120 production sites, service and sales companies all
around the world.

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Further inquiry note:

Dr. Michael Buchbauer
Head of Group Treasury, Corporate Communications & Investor Relations
Tel.: +43 316 6902 2979
Fax: +43 316 6902 465
mailto:michael.buchbauer@andritz.com

Branche: Machine Manufacturing
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