ALSTOM awarded 250 million euro contract in Sudan

ALSTOM has just been awarded a contract by the Ministry of
Irrigation and Water Resources of the Republic of the Sudan to
supply the electro-mechanical equipment for the Merowe Dam
Project, located on the Nile River.  The value of the
contract is in excess of 250 million euro. 

ALSTOMs scope of supply includes 10 hydro turbines
and generators, each with an output of 125 MW, the balance of
plant, control system and engineering.  The scope also
includes erection and commissioning.  One of the key
factors in ALSTOM winning this contract has been its unrivalled
experience in the field of hydro power .  This new
contract confirms ALSTOMs No. 1 position in this
world-wide market.

This contract marks a milestone in the economic progress of
Sudan.  On completion of this project, the power
generation capacity will be more than doubled.  The
project, due to commence in December 2003 will be executed over
a period of five years and will involve several engineering and
manufacturing units in ALSTOM including Brazil, Switzerland,
France and Germany.

Philippe Soulié, President of ALSTOMs Power
Environment Sector said winning this contract represents
a major success for us. At this particular point in
ALSTOMs recovery plan, we regard this award as a strong
and encouraging demonstration of confidence on the part of our
Customer and we are proud to be associated with this
prestigious project

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