# WEG to supply 45 MW steam turbine to Sappi Saiccor mill in South Africa

WEG will supply a 45 MW extraction backpressure steam turbine and a 50 MVA alternator to Sappi Saiccor's MgO3 plant at Umkomaas, KwaZulu-Natal, to increase energy generating capacity for internal consumption.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2024-08-21
- Where: Umkomaas, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
- Status: announced
- Capacity: 45 MW
- Products: steam turbine, alternator
- Sectors: [Power Generation Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/power-generation-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [WEG](https://endata.com/companies/1550.md) (supplier)
- [Sappi Saiccor](https://endata.com/companies/79302.md) (customer)

## Sources

- [kznindustrialnews.co.za](https://www.kznindustrialnews.co.za/2024/08/21/steam-turbine-will-add-to-sappi-saiccors-energy-generating-capacity/), 2024-08-21: "A 45 MW extraction backpressure steam turbine from WEG will be adding to Sappi Saiccor's energy generating capacity at its MgO3 plant."

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