Alstom is to provide electromechanical equipment and technical services to the largest hydropower plant in Uganda in a €58 million deal awarded by Chinese firm Sinohydro.
Under the terms of the deal, Alstom will provide six 100MW Francis turbine-generator sets and related equipment for the Karuma project, with Alstom Hydro China (AHC) responsible for the equipment design, manufacturing, supervision to the installation, commissioning, testing and site services.
Located along River Nile in the districts of Kiryadongo and Oyam, the 600MW Karuma plant will provide 40% of power supply for Uganda once complete.
"This contract further reinforces Alstom’s leading position in Africa’s hydropower market thanks to our advanced technology and long standing expertise in hydro power and we are honored to be able to contribute to Africa’s power development plan", said Jacques Hardelay, Hydro Senior Vice President in Alstom’s Renewable Energies.
"I also appreciate the confidence and trust that Sinohydro has towards Alstom’s products and solutions", added Fabio Nossaes, General Manager of Alstom Hydro China.
This is Alstom’s third contract awarded by Sinohydro after successful cooperation in the Bui hydropower project in Ghana and Soubre project in Côte d’lvoire.
