Russian steelmaker
NLMK has announced that it has started hot testing at a new turbine generator at its Lipetsk production site. This new turbine generator will enable the company to increase electricity generation by 11 percent, or by over 370 million kWh, and will also reduce electricity expenses by 2.1 percent or by RUB 440 million per year ($12.9 million).
NLMK stated that the launch of this modern turbine generator, commissioned to replace the previous outdated one, will result in a significant increase in the Lipetsk production site's energy self-sufficiency, growing from 52 percent to 58 percent. In addition, the installed capacity of the facility's power station will increase by 50 MW to 482 MW.
NLMK has invested approximately RUB 1 billion ($29.3 million) in constructing the new turbine generator, which was manufactured at Kaluga Turbine Works in
Russia.