Hydropower isn’t just legacy infrastructure—it’s the backbone of a resilient, low-carbon grid. And when that infrastructure reaches mid-life, smart upgrades can extend its value for decades. That’s exactly the opportunity ANDRITZ is seizing in New Zealand: a major contract to deliver comprehensive upgrades for three hydropower plants, enhancing efficiency, reliability, and grid-support capabilities for one […]
India’s renewable energy ambitions just got a major boost. ANDRITZ has been selected to supply core electromechanical equipment for the Saidongar-1 Karjat Pumped Storage Plant—a landmark 3,000 MW facility in Maharashtra that will become India’s largest pumped storage hydro project upon completion. Announced on April 21, 2026, this contract isn’t just about turbines and generators. […]
When unexpected equipment failure threatens critical wastewater infrastructure, every minute counts. At **St Nicholas Sewage Pumping Station **(SPS) in St Andrews, Scotland, a routine maintenance job turned into a high-stakes operation—but thanks to real-time digital monitoring, Scottish Water and Xylem turned potential crisis into a textbook example of adaptive, data-driven asset management. 🎯 The Challenge: […]
✨ Ensures consistent lubrication without manual intervention✨ Reduces friction-induced wear across the entire drive train✨ Extends service intervals and lowers lifecycle costs 📡 Control Flexibility: Today’s Needs, Tomorrow’s Upgrades The installed actuators feature: • Standard parallel control with 24 V DC commands• 4–20 mA position feedback for seamless SCADA integration• Profibus interface (pre-wired, ready for […]
Engine development pushes components to the limit—especially when measuring exhaust pressures in extreme heat. That’s why Kistler just leveled up its flagship 4017A miniature absolute pressure sensor with a game-changing addition: a water-cooled adapter that keeps precision intact, even when temperatures soar. 🎯 The Challenge: Accuracy in the Heat Zone Piezoresistive absolute pressure sensors are […]
When extreme chemistry meets extreme engineering, only the most specialized solutions will do. That’s exactly why RheinHütte Pumpen (part of ITT Inc.) was selected to supply a critical pump package for a landmark zinc smelting facility in Central Asia—a project that showcases the cutting edge of corrosion-resistant fluid handling technology.🔥 Why This Project MattersZinc production […]
Imagine a piece of machinery that has been running smoothly since 1955. That is impressive. But even the hardiest equipment needs a major refresh eventually. That is exactly what is happening with the Vlasinske hydropower plants in southern Serbia. And the company trusted with this important job is ANDRITZ. Energotehnika Južna Bačka has selected ANDRITZ to supply ten new […]
For most people, offshore platforms in the North Sea are remote and extreme environments. But for a service technician from Busch Vacuum Solutions, it’s just another day on the job—filled with challenges, precision, and adventure. 🚁 Journey to the Offshore Platform The mission begins with a helicopter ride over the North Sea, transporting the technician […]
In a major move to strengthen Brazil’s renewable energy infrastructure, ANDRITZ has secured a contract from AXIA Energia to modernize the Itumbiara hydropower plant—one of the largest in the country. 🌍 A Major Hydropower Asset The Itumbiara plant, located between Goiás and Minas Gerais, has been in operation since 1980 and has a total installed […]
The Mühlacker biomethane plant in Germany has taken a major step forward in improving efficiency by introducing an innovative substrate preparation system, helping it handle complex organic materials more effectively. 🌱 The Challenge: Handling Complex Feedstocks Modern biogas plants are no longer limited to simple inputs like maize or grass. Today, they process a wide […]
The pump industry is an enormous industry and plays a critical role in almost every facet of our lives. Water supply, fire protection, oil & gas, power plants, waste water treatment, sump pumps at homes, processing chemicals, foods & pharmaceuticals, and many more.
