New contracts in China reinforce Alstoms position as the countrys well established supplier of nuclear equipment

Alstom, partnering with Shaanxi Diesel Heavy Industry, has won a contract to supply emergency diesel generators (EDGs) for the Chinese Tianwan nuclear power plant, and at the same time secured contracts to supply gas stripping and evaporation unit equipments to the Ningde, Fangchenggang, Yangjiang, Fuqing and Tianwan nuclear power plants. The contracts reinforce Alstoms position as a key equipment supplier of nuclear equipment to China.
Worth approximately 40 million in total, the contracts were signed with CNPE, the EPC* contracting arm of the China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) and with CNPEC, the EPC contracting arm of China Guangdong Nuclear Power Corporation (CGNPC), respectively.

Under the terms of the agreements, Alstom will supply five EDGs to Tianwan (for the plants units 5 and 6) in Jiangsu, and will provide five nuclear plants (Ningdes units 3 and 4, Fangchenggangs units 1 and 2, Yangjiangs units 3 and 4, Fuqings units 3 and 4 as well as Tianwans units 5 and 6) with Liquid Purification Equipments (LPE) by evaporation-stripping. All these equipments will be used on CPR 1000 reactors, the pressurized reactors modified and improved by Chinese technology.

These latest contracts with CNNC and CGNPC demonstrate our clients confidence in Alstoms nuclear products and technology, further consolidating our position as a well established supplier of essential equipment to Chinese nuclear power plants. We are proud to further contribute to helping China meet its nuclear objectives , says Richard Yeung, Head of Alstom Power China.

As a leading supplier for Chinas nuclear industry, Alstom has been supporting the development of Chinas nuclear power industry ever since its involvement in the construction of Daya Bay, Chinas first major nuclear power plant, twenty years ago. Partnering with Dongfang, Alstom has been involved in most of Chinas major nuclear projects such as Taishan, Ling Ao I&II, Hongyanhe and many others by supplying key nuclear equipment, including Alstoms ARABELLE** turbine-generator package featuring the worlds most powerful steam turbine.

The projects equipment will mostly be manufactured in China by the Alstom Wuhan Engineering and Technology Company Ltd. (AWEC), which has a proven track record in high standard engineering, project management and procurement. In order to meet the stringent requirements of the nuclear Industry, the company has set up high standard sourcing and logistics processes as well as a strong project and quality management.

Editors Notes
*EPC Engineering, Procurement and Construction
**ARABELLE is a trademark of Alstom

About Alstom
Alstom is a global leader in the world of power generation, power transmission and rail infrastructure and sets the benchmark for innovative and environmentally friendly technologies. Alstom builds the fastest train and the highest capacity automated metro in the world, provides turnkey integrated power plant solutions and associated services for a wide variety of energy sources, including hydro, nuclear, gas, coal and wind, and it offers a wide range of solutions for power transmission, with a focus on smart grids. The Group employs 95,000 people in more than 70 countries, and had sales of over 23 billion* in 2009/10.
*Proforma figures

About Alstom China
Alstom China offers comprehensive rail transport, power generation as well as transmission solutions and is a long-term dedicated partner of Chinas rail transport, power and transmission infrastructure industry in the past 50 years. By joining hands with Chinese partners, Alstom enables customers to be more competitive, efficient and environmentally friendly. Alstom presents in China through more than 30 entities with around 10,000 employees.

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