Major Order for Andritz in Laos

CompaniesTechnology ♦ Published: October 25, 2012; 15:32 ♦ (Vindobona)

The Austrian technology group has received an order from CH. Karnchang (Lao) Company Ltd. to supply the electromechanical equipment for the Xayaburi run-of-river hydropower station.

Major Order for Andritz in Laos / Picture: © Andritz

The order value is about € 250-300m and the order is planned to come into force during the next six months. Start-up is scheduled for the end of 2019.

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