Statkraft selects ANDRITZ to refurbish Svartisen hydropower plant in Norway

The 600-MW Svartisen plant, jointly owned by Statkraft and Nordland County Municipality, plays a vital role in Norway’s renewable energy landscape. Originally commissioned in 1993 and expanded in 2010, the plant harnesses glacier-fed water from Lake Storglomvatn to generate clean, renewable electricity.

Under the contract ANDRITZ will refurbish both Francis turbines (350 MW and 250 MW) and one main inlet valve. Advanced ceramic coatings will enhance wear resistance and extend service life of the turbines. Both units will be newly equipped with digital turbine governors. The contract also includes design, manufacturing, installation and commissioning of the refurbished components and training of Statkraft personnel. 

By upgrading critical infrastructure, ANDRITZ is helping ensure long-term operational efficiency, reliability, and a safe renewable energy supply for the people of Norway.

This project highlights ANDRITZ’s commitment to providing sustainable hydropower solutions and its role in supporting the energy transition. 

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ANDRITZ GROUP
International technology group ANDRITZ provides advanced plants, equipment, services, and digital solutions for a wide range of industries, including pulp and paper, metals, hydropower, environmental, and others. Founded in 1852 and headquartered in Austria, the publicly listed group employs about 30,000 people at 280 locations in over 80 countries.

As a global leader in technology and innovation, ANDRITZ is committed to fostering progress that benefits customers, partners, employees, society, and the environment. The company’s growth is driven by sustainable solutions enabling the green transition, advanced digitalization for highest industrial performance, and comprehensive services that maximize the value of customers’ plants over their entire life cycle. ANDRITZ. FOR GROWTH THAT MATTERS.

ANDRITZ HYDROPOWER
ANDRITZ Hydropower is one of the world's leading suppliers of electromechanical equipment and services for hydropower stations in the dynamically growing global renewable energy market. Based on 185 years of experience and a global installed capacity of 492 gigawatts, we offer innovative solutions for new and existing hydropower stations, from small hydropower to large-scale plants. State-of-the-art digital solutions, comprehensive services for the operation and maintenance of entire hydropower plants, and turbo generators for the thermal industry complete the portfolio.