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02.02.2009

Graz/Vienna, February 2, 2009. ANDRITZ HYDRO received an order from
Limak Energy for supply of the complete electro-mechanical equipment
for the Alkumru hydropower plant. The order value is approximately 55
MEUR. This order again confirms ANDRITZ HYDRO´s excellent market
position in Turkey.

ANDRITZ HYDRO will supply the Alkumru hydropower plant in Southeast
Anatolia with three vertical Francis turbines, each with 88.5 MW
output, the generators as well as the complete electro-mechanical
equipment. Alkumru will start commercial operation in early 2011;
electrical energy supply will be over 900 GWh p.a.

Limak Energy - one of the large private energy suppliers in Turkey -
is a company of the privately-owned Limak Group, which is focusing on
renewable energy from hydropower in the course of the ongoing
privatization process of the Turkish energy sector.

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ANDRITZ HYDRO ANDRITZ HYDRO is a global supplier of
electro-mechanical systems and services ("water-to-wire") for hydro
power plants. The company is a leader in the world market for
hydraulic power generation. This and other press releases of ANDRITZ
HYDRO are available for download on our website
www.andritz-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. ANDRITZ 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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