Siemens to upgrade and modernise Hindustan Zinc’s power asset fleet

• 4 years ago (2019-09-02)
• David Flin

Asia 846 Gas 371

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Siemens has announced that it will modernise and commission six 80MW steam turbines to Hindustan Zinc Ltd, India’s leading zinc-lead mining company. The modernisation of the power asset fleet of Hindustan Zinc includes new steam turbine components and digital technologies. Siemens will also provide on-site project services on a turnkey basis.

Six 80MW steam turbines will be upgraded. The turbines will be manufactured at Siemens’ Vadodara factory. These are designed to improve efficiency, and result in an estimated reduction of 1 million tons of carbon emission annually.

V. Jayaraman, Head of Power Plants for Hindustan Zinc, said: “We are pleased to partner with Siemens, a leading global technology provider for modernisation of captive power plants. We are aiming at higher efficiencies of power generation from steam turbines along with higher generation. Further, the modular execution will ensure lower outage. Operations will be more economical and using the latest technologies to help reduce carbon footprint, in accordance with our group’s philosophy.”

Gerd Deusser, Head of Gas & Power for Siemens, said: “We take great pride in partnering with Hindustan Zinc in the modernisation of their power asset fleet. The upgraded 90MW steam turbine is the best-in-industry solution, and ensures high flexibility, reduces emissions, and maintains high reliability. By leveraging our experiences and technological leadership, we will continue to work actively to provide highly efficient steam turbines to contribute to customers’ benefits.”