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Driving Sustainable Growth: Through Efficient Rotating Equipment Solutions

As the global energy landscape undergoes significant transformations, the steam turbine industry, known for its extensive manufacturing base, has witnessed a notable shift towards energy conservation and the utilisation of renewable sources. India, too, has been actively promoting sustainable initiatives, such as biomass power through co-generation programmes based on bagasse, as well as Waste Heat Recovery (WHR) and municipal solid waste power generation solutions.

At TTL, we have integrated sustainability into our long-term growth strategy. Recognising the emerging needs of our customers across sectors and geographies, we have aligned our business approach with the principles of sustainability. Our focus on innovation is centred around developing efficient products and solutions, in line with the industry’s increasing transition towards energy-efficient turbines, ultimately reducing carbon footprints.

We are dedicated to providing our customers with cutting-edge turbine technologies that not only optimise performance but also contribute to a greener future.

Enabling Sustainable Industrial Transition: Our Commitment to Green Energy

Developing products designed to support the industrial transition to green energy


Supplying turbine solutions to renewable energy space

  • Biomass (bagasse, palm oil, residues, wood pellets, rice husk)
  • Waste-to-energy (WtE) (Industrial and municipal waste) facilities
  • Waste Heat Recovery (WHR) (Steel, Cement)

~80% of the Company’s Order booking came from non-fossil or thermal renewable fuels

Driving Sustainable Growth in Key Segments

Our performance during FY 23 validated our sharp focus on sustainability-driven growth.

In the product segment, finalisation of orders from industrial customers and power producers, among others, led to the higher order booking growth during the year.

While industrial customers continued to contribute to the bulk of TTL’s orders, it was the renewable energy (RE) independent power producers (IPP) segment in this space that led to a higher enquiry base.

International market

Following the Independent Power Producer (IPP) segment, process industries emerged as the second-largest contributor to our international order bookings. The growing demand for steam turbines below 100 MW can be attributed to the increasing focus on renewable energy (RE) space. Consequently, a significant portion of our international order bookings are driven by non-fossil fuel or thermal renewable fuel-based solutions, further strengthening TTL’s position in the RE sector. Our proactive response to the energy transition initiatives led by European nations, resulted in ample funding for renewable power generation and augmented the presence of thermal renewable power generation projects in our portfolio.

Key Order Highlights

In Turkey, the first privately owned 35 MWe Waste to Energy plant located near Istanbul, in Corlu, Tekirdag is expected to be commissioned by the end-2023, positioning it as the second-largest Waste to Energy facility in Turkey. A prominent steam boiler producer in Turkey, has been awarded the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract for this project.

Triveni Turbines emerged as the winner for the steam turbine project despite stiff international competition. Triveni’s scope of work includes the supply of 35 MWe bleed cum condensing type Steam Turbine Generators, along with the Air-Cooled Condensing System.

Domestic market

The majority of the order intake in the domestic market came from Sugar, Distillery, Food Processing, Pulp & Paper, Chemicals and Waste Heat Recovery (comprising Steel and Cement) during the year. Segments such as waste heat recovery and waste to energy are receiving impetus from the central and state governments, translating into increasing demand for turbines in this space. Energy enhancement initiatives of this kind will continue to steer growth in segments such as cement, at the back of government policies, including the National Green Tribunal (NGT) restriction on certain types of fuels such as pet coke.

With a strong focus on sustainability and strategic alignment with market demands, we remain poised for continued growth across key segments, both domestically and internationally.

Key Order Highlights 01

A sugar facility located in the Northern Part of Karnataka State, currently has a plant capacity in the range of 10,000 TCD. To accommodate the surplus cane availability, the customer plans to increase the crushing capacity to 14,000 TCD for the upcoming season starting in October/November 2023.

We are proud to announce that we have secured an order for the Design, Engineering, Supply, Erection, and Commissioning of a 1 x 34.2 MW Steam Turbine Generator (STG) Set. The STG set is designed to operate with an inlet steam pressure of 120 ata, an inlet steam temperature of 540°C, and an inlet steam flow of 170 TPH.

Our challenge is to meet the customer’s steam demand and complete the commissioning of the STG set by October 2023. Additionally, we need to ensure seamless integration of the STG set with the existing boiler and Balance of Plant machineries.

To address these requirements, TTL has offered an Extraction Cum Backpressure Turbine Generator set, specifically designed to meet the steam demand during the sugar crushing season, which is scheduled to commence in November 2023.

TTL’s innovative design enables the STG set to operate continuously at full load capacity during the sugar crushing season and at partial load capacity during the off-season, effectively meeting the steam demand for distillery processing. This solution ensures optimal performance of the STG set and efficiently manages the varying steam requirements throughout the year.

Key Order Highlights 02

A leading steel producer from the mineral-rich region of Chandrapur, Maharashtra, required a steam turbine generator (STG) for their integrated steel plant, encompassing the sponge iron unit and ferro alloy unit in Chandrapur.

Initially, the project called for a 24 MW steel-WHR (Waste Heat Recovery) based power plant, determined based on the size of the sponge iron kiln and the power generation capabilities of the AFBC (Atmospheric Fluidized Bed Combustion) boiler. Additionally, there was an additional requirement of 8 MW power for a new ferro alloy plant. However, limited space at the existing project site posed a challenge in accommodating the power plant and the Air Cooled Condenser.

In response, Triveni Turbine Limited (TTL) proposed a highly efficient reaction design of a 32 MW STG set. By optimising the size of the WHR boiler and proposing an increase in the AFBC boiler capacity from 70 TPH to 100 TPH, the operation of the 32 MW STG set became feasible, effectively meeting the captive power needs of the integrated steel plant.

The proposed STG set not only satisfied the customer’s requirements within the given space limitations but also provided cost benefits in terms of reduced CAPEX (capital expenditure) and OPEX (operating expenditure) by suggesting a single STG set solution.

Energy Costs Drive Growth in Industrial Segment

The cement industry, like all producers, faces the impact of increasing energy costs, underscoring the significance of investing in energy enhancement technologies such as waste heat recovery. These initiatives effectively reduce energy expenses, making it more affordable for operating the businesses. Consequently, energy efficiency has emerged as a driving force for effectively addressing the challenges presented by the continuous increase in energy cost faced by the companies.

Innovating in the Renewable Energy Segment

Our commitment to innovation in the renewable energy segment is crucial for our sustainable growth. Through strategic partnerships with prestigious educational institutions in India, we are developing cutting-edge technologies for marine and industrial applications, specifically focussing on cooling, heating, and energy efficiency in power generation. These investments in innovation underscore our dedication to a sustainable future and position us as leaders in technological advancements within the industry.