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Contract signing for Khorlochhu hydropower project

ANDRITZ to equip new Khorlochhu hydropower plant in Bhutan

2026/10/01

Khorlochhu Hydro Power Limited has awarded international technology group ANDRITZ a contract to supply the four turbine-generator units for its 600 MW hydropower project in Trashiyangtse District, Bhutan.

The order has a value in the upper double-digit million-euro range and is included in ANDRITZ's order intake for the second quarter of 2026.

Hydropower is the backbone of Bhutan’s economy and a key contributor to the country’s energy supply. Khorlochhu will be one of Bhutan's larger hydropower projects and is expected to generate approximately 2.524 terawatt-hours of renewable electricity annually. It will play an important role in the country's energy planning and economic development.

ANDRITZ's scope of supply comprises the design, manufacture, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of four Pelton turbines, generators, auxiliary equipment, and balance of plant. The project will be executed using the company's manufacturing facilities in India, supported by its global network.

Khorlochhu Hydro Power Limited, a joint venture between Druk Green Power Corporation Limited and Tata Power Company Limited, stated: "With ANDRITZ as our technology partner, we are confident in delivering a world-class facility that supports Bhutan's green energy expansion and sustainability goals."

This order further strengthens ANDRITZ's position in Bhutan's hydropower market. The company is currently involved in several hydropower projects in the country and operates Bhutan Automation & Engineering Ltd, a joint venture with Druk Green Power Corporation Limited.

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Contract signing for Khorlochhu hydropower project

Contract signing for Khorlochhu hydropower project

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 technological energy solutions in the dynamically growing global renewable energy market. With over 185 years of innovation and more than 492 GW of installed capacity worldwide, we combine proven engineering expertise with modern technology to support a reliable supply of renewable energy. We supply customized hydropower solutions “from water-to-wire”, modern grid solutions, and advanced lifetime and digital services, enabling a stable, resilient, and sustainable energy future for generations to come.