Rolls-Royce Marine North America Inc. and Triveni Engineering and Industries Limited (NSE: TRIVENI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore collaboration opportunities for 4MW marine gas turbine generators (GTGs) for Indian customers. This partnership will focus on designing, developing, and manufacturing marine GTGs, alongside comprehensive sales and support services.
John Shade, Executive Vice President for U.S. Business Development and Future Programs at Rolls-Royce Defence, emphasized the significance of this collaboration. He stated, “Rolls-Royce has a proven track record of powering some of the world’s most advanced naval platforms, including the U.S. Navy’s DDG-51 destroyer. India is a key strategic growth market for Rolls-Royce, and we are confident that our industry-leading marine gas turbine generators are an ideal choice to power the Indian Navy’s future fleet.”
Abhishek Singh, Senior Vice President of Business Development and Future Programs for India and Southeast Asia at Rolls-Royce, highlighted the benefits of localization. He remarked, “This MoU with Triveni is part of our efforts to bring the combined strengths of our naval marine products and services to the Indian market. This is significant, given the potential to establish end-to-end support for our marine gas turbine generators in India, from installation and testing to aftermarket support.”
Tarun Sawhney, Vice Chairman & Managing Director of Triveni Engineering & Industries Ltd., expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, stating, “We are excited about this technology collaboration with Rolls-Royce for indigenously manufacturing their cutting-edge marine gas turbine generators in India. This partnership will not only enhance India’s naval defence capabilities but also strengthen the indigenous naval defence ecosystem.”
Triveni Engineering has over five decades of expertise in rotary engineering and engineered solutions. The company has become a preferred supplier to the Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard, offering advanced technologies and capabilities. To support its defence initiatives, Triveni is setting up a new multi-modal defence facility with large-scale infrastructure for manufacturing, integration, and testing of various naval marine equipment.
With over 80 years of experience in naval markets, Rolls-Royce remains a leading provider of power and propulsion solutions for major global defence programs. Since introducing the Allison 501-K17 in 1972, Rolls-Royce has led the marine gas turbine generator market. Currently, over 350 Rolls-Royce gas turbine generators are in active operation worldwide, including with the British Royal Navy, the Republic of Korea Navy, the Japanese Maritime Self-Defence Force, and the U.S. Navy.
In the U.S., Rolls-Royce’s AG9140 generator sets have powered the DDG-51-class warships, with over 200 units installed. The next-generation AG9160 generator set, capable of delivering 4MW of power, represents a 33% increase in capacity over its predecessor.
In India, Rolls-Royce has a robust ecosystem for aerospace and defence, with MTU engines powering several vessels of the Indian Navy and Coast Guard. Triveni Engineering, a leader in India’s high-speed gears market, has extensive experience in manufacturing energy-efficient, high-power, high-speed products and solutions for defence applications.
The collaboration between Rolls-Royce and Triveni Engineering is a significant step in strengthening India’s defence manufacturing capabilities. By leveraging advanced technologies and local expertise, this partnership is poised to enhance India’s naval power and contribute to the country’s self-reliance in defence production.
Rolls-Royce develops and delivers complex power and propulsion solutions for critical applications in air, sea, and land environments. With a presence in 48 countries and customers in over 150 nations, Rolls-Royce serves 250 commercial large aero engine customers, 160 armed forces, and navies globally. The company is committed to becoming a net-zero enterprise by 2050.
Triveni Engineering & Industries Limited (TEIL) is a diversified industrial conglomerate with expertise in sugar and engineering. In the engineering sector, its Power Transmission business focuses on high-speed gears and gearboxes, serving industries such as oil and gas, defence, and marine applications. Triveni is a leading supplier to OEMs and industrial segments, delivering robust and reliable solutions with 360-degree service support. The company’s defence business continues to expand, contributing to propulsion gearboxes, propulsion shafting, and gas turbine generators for the Indian Navy and Coast Guard.
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