UPGRADE OF EIGHT SUBSTATIONS TO INCREASE POWER SUPPLY CAPACITY

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UPGRADE OF EIGHT SUBSTATIONS TO INCREASE POWER SUPPLY CAPACITY
29 October 2004 - ABB (Power Technologies)

ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, today announced the winning of a turnkey contract worth US$ 25 million to upgrade eight existing substations in Algeria.

The contract, signed with gestionnaire du réseau transport électricité, formerly called Sonelgaz, is designed to meet the growing demand for energy in the area of the capital Alger and comprises extensions as well as upgrades of various 220/60/30 and 10kV substations. The challenge of the Ben Aknoun project is to manage the upgrade with minimal power interruptions for the consumers and to meet the short delivery time of just 15 months.

'Our ability to complete the project in a short execution time and the reliability of our technology were decisive to win the order,' said Peter Smits, head of ABB's Power Technologies division. 'In addition, we proofed to be a reliable partner for GRTE in Algeria in recent similar projects.'

The project involves the design, manufacture, testing, erection and commissioning of the switchgear, new transformers and associated equipment. ABB will supply power transformers, various high-voltage equipment as well as control and protection panels, including substation automation and telecommunication systems.

A major part of the project is the replacement of 125 medium voltage switchgear cubicles whereby installation has to done step by step in order to maintain the power supply to the customers. The first bays are scheduled to be delivered in March 2005.

It is the latest contract in a series of orders from GRTE. Including the Ben Aknoun contract, ABB has already won contracts worth $105 million in 2004.

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About: ABB (Power Technologies)
ABB is a leader in power and automation technologies that enable utility and industry customers to improve performance while lowering environmental impacts. ABB in the UK operates from more than 20 locations nationally and employs around 2,500 people. The ABB Group of companies operates in around 100 countries and employs about 105,000 people.

Power Technologies
The Power Technologies division serves industrial and commercial customers, as well as electric, gas and water utilities, with a broad range of products, services and solutions for power transmission and distribution. The portfolio includes transformers, switchgear, breakers, capacitors and cables, as well as high- and medium-voltage applications, many of which are also sold through external channel partners like distributors, system integrators, contractors and original equipment manufacturers.

Automation Technologies
The Automation Technologies division serves the automotive, building, chemicals, consumer, electronics, life sciences, manufacturing, marine, metals, minerals, paper, petroleum, transportation, turbocharging and utility industries. Key technologies include control, drives, enterprise software, instrumentation, low-voltage products, motors, robots and turbochargers. These offerings are supported by field maintenance and asset management services, and are sold both directly and through channel partners.

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