(Pilsen, 29/5 2024) – Finnish energy company Fortum has decided to modernise low-pressure turbines in the Loviisa power plant. The modernisations, starting in 2026,are part of the lifetime extension-related investments consisting of continuous improvements to ensure reliable electricity production until the end of the plant's lifetime. The modernisation of the turbines will also increase the total capacity of the Loviisa power plant by about 38 megawatts.
”Fortum is our long-term customer and we are very proud to be part of this new important modernisation project at the Loviisa nuclear power plant. Nuclear power is a strategic segment for us, and this contract further confirms that we are on the right track," says Radek Trněný, Head of Sales Nuclear at Doosan Škoda Power.
In the turbine project, eight low-pressure turbine housings and their internal parts will be renewed. The project will significantly improve the efficiency of the turbine plant’s electricity production without increasing the thermal output of the reactor. The modernisation is targeting only the turbines, so it won’t impact the reactor plant or nuclear safety.
“Doosan Škoda Power is a seasoned turbine supplier, and we have good experience working with them. In our previous modernisation project, Doosan Škoda Power also supplied us with high-pressure turbines,” says Sasu Valkamo, Vice President of the Loviisa nuclear power plant.
Fortum’s Loviisa nuclear power plant’s low-pressure turbines will be carried out in conjunction with the normal annual outages. The total electricity production capacity of the units at the Loviisa power plant is currently 1014 megawatts. The modernization of the turbines will increase it by another 38 megawatts.
In February 2023, the Finnish Government granted a new operating license for the power plant until 2050. As a result, Finnish society will receive a stable, carbon-free and secure electricity supply from Loviisa well into the future. Over the course of the new license period, the power plant is expected to generate up to 170 terawatt-hours of emission-free electricity.
”Modernising the low-pressure turbines is our first significant investment in preparation for the lifetime extension. We aim for the power plant to operate during the new license period just as stably, reliably and safely as it has so far,” concludes Sasu Valkamo.
ABOUT DOOSAN ŠKODA POWER
Doosan Škoda Power is part of a strong group of companies united under the Doosan Group, which supplies leading technologies and services of the highest quality and value to customers all over the world.
Doosan Škoda Power is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of power plant machinery, especially steam turbine/generator sets with outputs between 3 and 1,200 MW. The company has extensive experience and references from applications for steam-driven and fossil-fuel fired power plants, CHPs, nuclear and solar power plants (CSPs), biomass incinerators, etc. As regards services, the company offers overhaul and replacement of worn components, long-term warranty service or retrofit or modernization of steam turbines manufactured by the company or third parties. Its annual R&D investments allow for development of high-quality products meeting specific customer requirements.
www.doosanskodapower.com
ABOUT FORTUM
Fortum is a Nordic energy company. Our purpose is to power a world where people, businesses and nature thrive together. We are one of the cleanest energy producers in Europe and our actions are guided by our ambitious environmental targets. We generate and deliver clean energy reliably and help industries to decarbonise their processes and grow. Our core operations in the Nordics comprise of efficient, CO2-free power generation as well as reliable supply of electricity and district heat to private and business customers. For our ~5 000 employees, we commit to be a safe, and inspiring workplace. Fortum's share is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.
www.fortum.com
