Rolls-Royce and Triveni Engineering Collaborate to Explore Marine Gas Turbine Ventures

Triveni Engineering & Industries Ltd has entered into a significant collaboration with Rolls-Royce Marine North America Inc. to explore opportunities in marine gas turbine generators.

The company announced on Thursday that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rolls-Royce Marine North America Inc. to jointly develop 4MW marine gas turbine generators (GTG) for customers in India.

According to Triveni Engineering’s regulatory filing, the agreement aims to foster a partnership that would cover multiple aspects of marine GTG development, including design, manufacturing, sales, and after-market support.

This strategic collaboration aligns with India’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its indigenous naval defense capabilities and enhance self-reliance in defense manufacturing.

Rolls-Royce’s Proven Legacy in Naval Power

John Shade, Executive Vice President for U.S. Business Development and Future Programs at Rolls-Royce Defence, emphasized the company’s strong track record in powering advanced naval platforms worldwide. He stated:

"Rolls-Royce has a proven track record of powering some of the world's most advanced naval platforms, including the US Navy's DDG-51 destroyer."

He further highlighted India as a strategic growth market for Rolls-Royce and expressed confidence that their industry-leading marine gas turbine generators are well-suited for powering the future fleet of the Indian Navy.

Strategic Partnership to Strengthen India's Naval Defence Ecosystem

The MoU outlines key areas of collaboration, including:

• Design and development of cutting-edge marine GTGs

• Manufacturing and integration to meet the specific requirements of the Indian Navy

• Comprehensive support services, including installation, testing, and after-market maintenance

Abhishek Singh, Senior Vice President of Business Development and Future Programs for India and Southeast Asia at Rolls-Royce, highlighted the significance of the partnership:

"The MoU is significant, given the potential to establish end-to-end support for our marine gas turbine generator in India, from installation and testing to after-market support."

Triveni Engineering’s Commitment to Indigenous Naval Capabilities

Tarun Sawhney, Vice Chairman & Managing Director of Triveni Engineering & Industries Ltd, reiterated the strategic importance of this collaboration in strengthening India’s defense manufacturing ecosystem. He stated:

"Such a partnership can not only help us bring advanced technology to power India's naval defense requirements, but also help enhance the capability of indigenous naval defense ecosystem in the country."

Sawhney also emphasized Triveni Engineering’s extensive experience in rotary engineering and advanced engineered solutions. Over the past five decades, the company has emerged as a preferred supplier for the Indian Navy and the Indian Coast Guard, delivering superior technologies tailored for maritime defense applications.

Additionally, Triveni Engineering is in the process of setting up a state-of-the-art multi-modal defense facility equipped with large-scale infrastructure for the manufacture, integration, and testing of various naval marine equipment. This move aligns with India’s vision for Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) and aims to bolster the country's defense production capabilities.

Conclusion

The partnership between Rolls-Royce and Triveni Engineering marks a significant step toward enhancing India’s naval defense capabilities. By leveraging Rolls-Royce’s extensive expertise in marine gas turbines and Triveni Engineering’s commitment to indigenous defense manufacturing, the collaboration is poised to deliver advanced power solutions for the Indian Navy.

As global defense dynamics evolve, such partnerships will play a crucial role in ensuring India remains at the forefront of technological advancements in maritime defense.