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28.11.2008

Graz/Vienna, November 28, 2008. Andritz VA TECH HYDRO, a member of
the international technology Group Andritz, has received an order
from Madeira Energia S.A., Brazil for the supply of equipment,
erection and commissioning supervision for the Santo Antônio
hydropower plant to be built in Brazil. The order value amounts to
approximately 250 MEUR.

The Santo Antônio hydropower plant, which is part of the Madeira
River Complex, consisting of Santo Antônio (3,150 MW) and Jirau
(3,300 MW), will be built on the Madeira River and will contribute to
meeting the country´s strongly growing electricity demand.

The hydropower plant will feature 44 generating units including the
most powerful bulb type turbines in the world (72 MW each), of which
Andritz VA TECH HYDRO Brasil and recently acquired Andritz Hydro
Inepar do Brasil will supply 12 turbines and 12 generators as well as
24 voltage regulating systems for the generators. The first unit is
scheduled to start operation by mid-2012.

Bulb units are particularly suitable for low heads and thus for
hydroelectric projects that utilize large water flows, such as in the
Madeira River. These units provide high efficiency, since they remain
entirely submerged in the water, thus being capable of handling large
water flow variations.

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Andritz VA TECH HYDRO Andritz VA TECH HYDRO, a member of the Andritz
Group, is a global supplier of electromechanical systems and services
("water-to-wire") for hydropower plants. The company is a leader in
the world market for hydraulic power generation and has a top
position in the growing power plant refurbishment segment. This and
other press releases of Andritz VA TECH HYDRO are available for
download on our website www.vatech-hydro.com.

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 13,200
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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