ANDRITZ to supply new generators for Bridge River 1 hydropower plant in Canada

by ahnationtalk on March 11, 202525 Views

Mar 11, 2025

International technology group ANDRITZ has received an order from the Canadian utility BC Hydro to supply four 60 MVA generators for the Bridge River 1 hydropower plant in British Columbia.

After more than 70 years of operation, the upgrade project will enhance the reliability of the plant and increase the installed generator capacity by 15%, contributing to British Columbia’s renewable energy goals.

The Bridge River 1 plant is located in the core St’át’imc territory, adjacent to the Tsal’alh community on Seton Lake. The upgrade project is expected to create jobs, stimulate economic growth, and ensure a reliable supply of clean energy for British Columbia residents. ANDRITZ looks forward to working with the local First Nations communities in the execution of the project, continuing its tradition of strong relationships with Indigenous peoples in renewable energy projects.

This contract demonstrates BC Hydro’s confidence in ANDRITZ’s capabilities and expertise and further strengthens the relationship between the two companies.

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Al Leonard, Executive Vice-President, Capital Infrastructure Project Delivery, BC Hydro, and Daniel Carrier, President & CEO, ANDRITZ Canada Inc.

Neil Kelly, Director, Capital Infrastructure Project Delivery, BC Hydro; Melissa Holland, Vice President, Capital Infrastructure Project Delivery, BC Hydro; Al Leonard, Executive Vice-President, Capital Infrastructure Project Delivery, BC Hydro; and Daniel Carrier, President & CEO ANDRITZ Canada Inc.; Hany Aoude, Regional Vice President, Sales & Business Development – North America, ANDRITZ Canada Inc.

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 489 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.

ANDRITZ GROUP
Susan Trast

susan.trast@andritz.com

ANDRITZ HYDRO
Alexander Schwab

alexander.schwab@andritz.com

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