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PowerCell Sweden receives order from South Korea

Nordic leading fuel cell company PowerCell Sweden AB has received an order for a prototype of the PowerCell S2 fuel cell stack. The customer is a strategically important global player that will initially use the PowerCell S2 on the South Korean market. It will use the prototype to micro-CHP (Combined Heat and Power) for housing on the South Korean market.

“The South Korean market is strategically important for PowerCell and we are naturally delighted that we received an order of our fuel cell stack PowerCell S2 from this important global customer,” said Per Wassén, CEO of PowerCell Sweden AB.

The PowerCell S2 complements the company’s first-generation fuel cell stack, the PowerCell S1 (1-5 kW). PowerCell S2’s power range of 5–25kW creates an attractive application field in stationary and mobile power supply as well as a range extender for electric and hybrid vehicles. Visit: www.powercell.se

Saab to supply Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport

Defence and security company Saab has been selected by Air Navigation and Weather Services (ANWS), a division of the Taiwan Civil Aeronautics Administration, to deliver a Tower Automation System for the Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport’s (TPE) new control tower.

Saab’s Integrated ATC Automation Suite combines numerous capabilities into a seamless controller working position that will help ANWS enhance flight services and support an increasing number of operations. The system builds on Saab’s proven tower automation components, such as its A3000 Advanced Surface Movement Guidance & Control Systems (A-SMGCS), electronic flight strips, and surveillance data fusion, to provide a new level of controller decision support tools. This includes advanced A-SMGCS functions like automated safety nets, integration with the airport ground lighting system, and future routing and guidance capabilities.

“Air Navigation and Weather Services is facing tremendous pressure to keep up with increasing traffic while simultaneously improving the safety and efficiency of operations. Saab’s Integrated ATC Automation Suite helps address these needs and provides controllers with a powerful toolset to enhance flight services,” says Anders Carp, head of Saab business unit Traffic Management. Visit: www.saabgroup.com

KAEFER Energy secures major contract with BP Norway

BP Norway has announced that its offshore ISS maintenance contract will be completed by KAEFER Energy in the next few years. The maintenance contract has a duration of three years plus the possibility for three more extensions of two years. The annual turnover is expected to be more than NOK 180 million.

“This is a huge contract,” says Bård Bjørshol, CEO of KAEFER Energy. “The contract comes at a time when the entire oil and gas industry faces major challenges, and so it contributes to increased job security for our employees. The contract is likely to involve around 200 people and will provide jobs for many of our employees for years to come. KAEFER Energy has worked actively to improve the operations and project execution. In this respect, an extensive Lean programme was implemented three years ago. As a direct result, we have experienced significant improvements in current contracts, which is also reflected in feedback from our customers.” Visit: www.kaefer.com

Vallourec supplies OCTG for deep geothermal power project

Vallourec is delivering close to 1500 tonnes of seamless OCTG to Geothermie Holzkirchen GmbH for the geothermal power project at Holzkirchen, in Bavaria, Germany, which is planned to start operating in 2017.

Most of the tubes were produced at the Vallourec mills in Mülheim and Düsseldorf. Geothermie Holzkirchen GmbH uses geothermal sources in the Alpine Foreland to generate clean, green energy and heat.

The project calls for the drilling of two wells to a depth of nearly 5000 metres, the first of which is now under way. This initial well will bring the geothermal water to the surface at a temperature of 140°C. A steam generator and heat exchanger will then transform this hot water to produce electricity and heat. Once cooled, the water will then follow its loop back down into the calcareous aquifer, descending through the second well.

Commissioning of the new geothermal plant is scheduled for 2017. It is expected to cover up to 80% of the heating needs for the town of Holzkirchen and will reduce annual CO2 emissions by nearly 10,000 metric tons when compared to the plant’s alternative energy source. Visit: www.vallourec.com

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Peikko delivers wind turbine technology to Metsälä wind park

Peikko Group’s Finnish subsidiary Peikko Finland Oy will deliver foundation components to the Metsälä wind park in Kristiinankaupunki, western Finland. The wind park will have 23 turbines with gravity foundations, to which Peikko will deliver anchor cages. In addition to these, Peikko will be responsible for foundation design and deliver anchoring components to the 11 turbines with rock foundations. The foundations will be completed by the end of 2016.

“We are glad that our foundation technology is being used in the large Metsälä wind park project. We have cooperated with EPV Tuulivoima in gravity foundations for a long time. Metsälä is the first project in which EPV will utilise Peikko’s new rock anchoring foundation,” says Esa Rusila, managing director of Peikko Finland Oy. Visit: www.peikko.com

Valmet Automotive purchases over 250 robots for GLC production

Valmet Automotive has signed an agreement with technology group ABB for the delivery of over 250 industrial robots to be installed in the new Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV body shop. The GLC production will start in Finland in early 2017.

The agreement is the largest robot deal ever in Finland. The robots will be delivered to Valmet Automotive during this year, increasing the robot total of Uusikaupunki plant to over 500 units. The deal further consolidates Valmet Automotive’s position as the pioneer of production automation and the leading robot user in Finland.

The current Mercedes-Benz A-Class body shop has 200 ABB robots. The greater robot number in the GLC body shop is due to different body structures and production processes, and increased production efficiency. The automation level will exceed 90%. Visit: www.valmetautomotive.com

Australian Government selects DCNS for Future Submarine programme

The Australian Government has selected DCNS as its preferred international partner for the design of 12 Future submarines for the Royal Australian Navy.

The Australian Government stated: “The decision was driven by DCNS’s ability to best meet all of the Australian Government’s requirements. These included superior sensor performance and stealth characteristics, as well as range and endurance similar to the Collins Class submarine. The Government’s considerations also included cost, schedule, programme execution, throughlife support and Australian industry involvement.”

“This success has been made possible thanks to the strong teamwork between the French authorities, DCNS and our industrial partners,” said DCNS chairman and CEO, Mr Herve Guillou.

“France and Australia have been allies for more than 100 years and we look forward to further strengthening this time honoured relationship and honouring the trust the Australian Commonwealth Government is placing in us for this ground breaking project,” Mr Guillou said.

Subject to discussions on commercial matters, the design of the Submarine will begin this year. Visit: www.dcnsgroup.com

Minesto orders turbine prototype from SCHOTTEL HYDRO

Minesto has together with German tidal turbine manufacturer SCHOTTEL HYDRO completed the turbine design of Minesto’s tidal power plant Deep Green. The Swedish marine energy company has now placed an order for a prototype of the turbine, with delivery in early 2017.

The order of the so-called Power Take Off system is the first result of the strategic technology partnership between Minesto and SCHOTTEL HYDRO. During 2016 and 2017, SCHOTTEL HYDRO will deliver a customised turbine solution which will optimally fit the requirements of Deep Green. “We are very pleased to have completed and verified the turbine design for Deep Green. The turbine’s performance has been improved by about 10%,” said Martin Edlund, CEO of Minesto. The development of the turbine has resulted in a larger rotor diameter. The design has been established and verified through model tests by German Schiffbau Versuchsanstalt in Potsdam. Visit: www.schottel.de