ALSTOM wins hydroelectric contract in China

The contract, signed with Guangxi Fangyuan Power Co., Ltd.,
is for the delivery of four 57MW bulb turbine/generator units
and associated accessories. With runner diameter measuring 7.4
meters, the bulb units will be among the largest in the
world.

ALSTOM s hydro factory in Tianjin, China, is in charge of
the project management and manufacture of the equipment. The
first unit is scheduled for operation in 2008 and the last in
2009.

Wan Duan Yang, Deputy General Manager of the Tianjin
factory, said: We have established an unrivalled track record
in winning bulb orders in China, thanks to ALSTOM s solid
design and manufacturing technology in this field. In the last
few years, we have sold 34 units ranging in output from 9MW to
57MW for projects such as Nina, Zhi Gang La Ka and Tongwan.

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through its activities in the field of power generation and the
transport market through its activities in rail and marine.
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