Overview: The document provides a comprehensive review of Ansaldo Energia's activities and achievements in 2007, focusing on sports participation, financial performance, strategic initiatives, and various projects.

Sports Participation: Ansaldo Energia excelled in the UISP A2 Workers’ Championship, securing a top-ranking status with 48 points out of 60. The team is preparing for the A1 championship, which includes former Italian Serie A players. They also participated in the Finmeccanica tournament with notable performances.

Financial Performance: In 2007, Ansaldo Energia experienced a 50% increase in net profit, reaching 50 million euros. The operating result (EBIT) was 96.4 million euros, a 61% increase from the previous year. New orders totaled 1,705 million euros, with a significant portion in the service segment.

Strategic Initiatives: The company invested heavily in research and development, with costs rising to 18.3 million euros. Ansaldo Energia aims to grow its service sector, manage plant orders carefully, and optimize cost factors.

Editorial Committee: An all-Dutch editorial committee was established to enhance the involvement of Thomassen colleagues in Ansaldo Energia's activities, ensuring comprehensive coverage in the Power Generation News.

Group Overview: The Ansaldo Energia Group includes several subsidiaries, both Italian and international, operating in the energy sector, including nuclear and service activities.

Group Financial Performance (2007): The Group reported new orders of €1.801 million and an order backlog of €3.177 million. Revenue totaled €1.049 million, with an operating result of €93 million. Research and development costs were €20 million, and the Group employed 2,980 people.

Recent Contracts and Projects: Ansaldo Energia secured significant contracts, including a €250 million order in France and a €225 million contract in Italy. In Chile, they received orders worth €75 million for steam turbines.

Service Contracts: Thomassen Turbine Systems acquired a contract in Morocco for major overhauls on six General Electric gas turbines, valued at €5.3 million. In Italy, service activities resulted in new orders exceeding €50 million.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Initiatives: Ansaldo Energia emphasizes workplace safety and environmental compliance, maintaining UNI ISO 14001 certification for ten years.

Project Overview: The document outlines the re-qualification of Building 79 and the construction of a new road and access area for the Genoa Municipality.

Facility Specifications: The AEN production facility covers 210,000 sq m, with 125,000 sq m under cover.

Company Background: The head office is located in Rheden, Netherlands, with a significant presence in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Historical Context: Thomassen Turbine Systems has a rich history dating back to 1886, culminating in its acquisition by Ansaldo Energia in 2006.

Integration and Achievements: Post-acquisition, Ansaldo Energia focused on integrating TTS into its operations, emphasizing sales and R&D.

Product and Service Offerings: TTS offers performance optimization, cost reduction, maintenance support, and emission control services.

Decommissioning Experience: Ansaldo Nucleare has been involved in nuclear plant decommissioning since 1999, focusing on dismantling and waste treatment.

Development of Decommissioning Tools: Special 3D CAD models and the Integrated Decommissioning Management Tool (IDMT) have been developed for managing decommissioning operations.

Implementation at Specific Sites: Ansaldo Nucleare prepared the Global Plant Deactivation Project for decommissioning at SOGIN power stations.

International Presence and Projects: Ansaldo Nucleare is involved in international decommissioning projects, including studies for the Cernavoda nuclear power station.

Radioactive Waste Management: Decommissioning includes the treatment of radioactive waste from past operations, with international projects in Chernobyl and Ignalina.

Emergency Response and Expertise: Ansaldo Nucleare has developed capabilities for managing radioactive waste emergencies.

Fuel Cell Technology Development: Ansaldo Fuel Cells focuses on developing industrial products based on molten carbonate fuel cell technology.

Introduction of VeLoNOx™ System: Ansaldo Energia developed the VeLoNOx™ system for its V94.3A gas turbine to meet EU emission standards.

Specifications and Design: The VeLoNOx™ system features a partially premixed pilot configuration, optimizing fuel premixing and dynamic stability.

Development and Testing: The system was validated through CFD analysis, aerodynamic tests, and experimental campaigns.

Benefits: The VeLoNOx™ system offers reduced environmental impact and improved efficiency, with over 12,000 operating hours accumulated.

Rizziconi Power Station: The Rizziconi power station uses combined cycle technology, achieving high efficiency and low emissions.

Historical Context: Ansaldo's first gas turbines entered service in 1996, with significant advancements since then.

Collaboration with Pama: Ansaldo Energia and Pama collaborated on integrating advanced boring machines into existing infrastructure.

Technical Specifications: The new plant configuration includes a boring mandrel with advanced features for precision and efficiency.

Technological Features: The machines are equipped with systems to compensate for thermal expansion, improving product quality and cost efficiency.

Applications: The machines support various machining operations for turbine components.

Event Highlights: Ansaldo Energia was a "Diamond Sponsor" at the Power Gen Europe event, presenting papers and receiving nominations for awards.

Awards and Recognition: The Stella al Merito del Lavoro awards ceremony celebrated employees with significant years of service.

Exhibition Overview: The photographic exhibition "A Legacy for the Future" is part of Finmeccanica's 60th anniversary celebrations, highlighting technological evolution.

DIAGEN System: Ansaldo Energia's DIAGEN system won third prize at the NIDays 08 conference for its remote diagnostics capabilities.

Photo Competition: Finmeccanica's photographic project concluded with a selection of winning photographs exhibited in Rome.

Football Achievements: Ansaldo Energia's football team achieved top positions in various championships, preparing for more competitive leagues.