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29.04.2008

Graz, Helsinki, 29 April 2008. International technology Group Andritz
has been entrusted with the supply of steam boilers based on
fluidized bed combustion technology for power plants in Spain and
Portugal using biomass as fuel. The value of the orders is over 80
million Euros.

To Grupo Empresarial ENCE, S.A., Spain, Andritz will supply a high
pressure steam boiler plant for their pulp mill in Huelva, Andalusia,
Spain. The 170 MW boiler will use energy cultivates and forest
residues as fuels. Start-up of the plant is scheduled for the end of
2009. When completed, the plant will be one of the largest green
electricity biomass power plants in Spain and will generate 50 MWe of
green electricity supplied to the grid.

To Portucel - Empresa Produtora de Pasta e Papel, S.A., Portugal,
Andritz will deliver steam boilers for their two power plants to be
built at the Cacia and Setúbal mills in Portugal. Electric power
output of the plants will be 15 MWe each. The boilers are based on
fluidized bed technology and the fuel used (50 MW/unit) is mainly
eucalyptus and pine. Start-up of both plants is scheduled for the end
of 2009.

Biomass-based electricity production plays an increasingly important
role in the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions worldwide. With the
state-of-the-art Andritz steam boilers, customers are able to
generate "green energy" in an efficient and environmentally friendly
way.

The Andritz product portfolio for green electricity production also
includes gasifiers and recovery boilers. These are mainly used by the
pulp and paper industry, but increasingly also by the power
generating industry.

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The Andritz Group The Andritz Group is a global market leader in the
supply of customized plants, systems, and services for the pulp and
paper industry, the hydropower industry, the steel industry, and
other specialized industries (solid/liquid separation, feed, and
biofuel). Headquartered in Graz, Austria, the Group has about 12,000
employees worldwide. It manufactures and sells its products and
services globally.

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Further inquiry note:

Dr. Michael Buchbauer

Head of Investor Relations

Tel.: +43 316 6902 2979

Fax: +43 316 6902 465

mailto:michael.buchbauer@andritz.com

Branche: Machine Manufacturing
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