Siemens recently signed an agreement with Shanghai Shenergy Energy Technology Co., Ltd. (Shenergy Technology) to implement a high-temperature subcritical upgrade for a 320MW steam turbine unit at Xuzhou Power Plant, a subsidiary of China Resources Power Holdings Co., Ltd (CR Power) in Jiangsu province. It is estimated that the upgrade will enhance the unit’s power output efficiency up to 42.9 percent, reduce its emissions by more than 10 percent and extend its overhaul interval from six to 12 years. This will increase the generation revenue of the plant while reducing maintenance costs significantly. The project is expected to be concluded in mid 2019.

"We are glad to bring proven technologies and experience in steam turbine modernization and upgrades to China for making the thermal power of the country more efficient and contribute to the emission reduction targets set by the government," said Gery Nocker, Executive Vice President of Siemens Ltd., China and General Manager of the Power Generation Services Division. "The contract also marks another milestone in the 20 years partnership between Siemens and Shenergy Group. In the past 20 years, for example, together with Shenergy Group, we helped launch China’s first 1,000MW power plant and provided the most efficient coal-fired power generation technology in China with our cutting-edge technology. We look forward again to achieving new breakthroughs with Shenergy Technology."