The order has a value in the mid double-digit million-euro range and will be included in ANDRITZ’s order intake for the second quarter of 2026.
ANDRITZ will supply the electro- and hydromechanical equipment for unit 2G4, including a new turbine with a unique hydraulic propeller-type design, a new generator, auxiliary equipment, and the intake gate. Developed jointly with MESL, the innovative turbine design will enable deep part-load operation, increased efficiency, and higher power output, allowing MESL to optimize power generation performance and further strengthen its contribution to Nigeria's energy transition.
“When we took over the Jebba power plant in 2013, it required extensive modernization. With ANDRITZ’s help, we are not only rehabilitating the plant but optimizing it. This allows us to provide a reliable supply of renewable electricity to a growing number of people across Nigeria,” says Engr. Lamu Audu, Managing Director and CEO of Mainstream Energy Solutions Limited.
Originally commissioned in 1985, the Jebba plant comprises six 96.4 MW turbines with a total installed capacity of 578.4 MW. MESL, a privately owned power generation company, operates four major Nigerian hydroelectric facilities under concession agreements with the Federal Government of Nigeria. With 2,078 MW of total installed capacity, the company generates more than 25% of Nigeria’s electricity.
“Being selected for a third project at Jebba reflects the successful execution of the previous upgrades and the trust MESL places in our technology and project teams,” said Anton Schindele, Vice President Service and Rehab Austria of ANDRITZ. “Hydropower plays a central role in providing reliable renewable electricity, and we are pleased to continue supporting MESL in strengthening Nigeria’s power infrastructure.”
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