Our journey through the years

An engineering log

Fifty years of our story, captured as a chronicle of thirty moments: first supplies, first exports, first indigenous replacements and the gearboxes that mark the high points of our power transmission journey.

  1. Our original facility at Mysuru, 1976

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    1976

    Where it all began

    Established in Mysuru to meet the captive gear requirements of Triveni Turbine Limited, a Group company.

  2. First non-captive steam turbine manufacturer supply, 1980

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    1980

    First non-captive manufacturer supply

    First gearbox supplied to a non-captive steam turbine manufacturer, the moment we stepped beyond internal consumption into the open industrial market.

  3. First hydro gearbox, 1982

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    1982

    First hydro gearbox supplied

    Marked the beginning of a long-standing association with hydroturbine generator OEMs and power generation programmes.

  4. First integrally geared internal replacement, 1991

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    1991

    First integrally geared internal replacement

    Marked a defining step in high-precision reverse engineering and the beginning of deeper capabilities in compressor gear applications.

  5. 15 MW steam turbine replacement gearbox, 1994

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    1994

    15 MW steam turbine gear set replacement

    Delivered a 15 MW drop-in gear set replacement for a Japanese-make gearbox in a fertiliser complex, demonstrating precision fitment on an installed base.

  6. First integrally geared compressor gear internals, 1995

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    1995

    First integrally geared compressor gear internals

    Supplied integrally geared compressor gear internals as a replacement for a Japanese OEM gearbox at a leading private refinery complex.

  7. First 6 MW gas turbine gearbox to USA, 1998

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    1998

    First 6 MW gas turbine gearbox to the USA

    Shipped the first 6 MW gas turbine gearbox to the United States, marking a key milestone in the export journey.

  8. Our first gearbox supplied to BHEL for a 10 MW steam turbine, 1998

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    1998

    First gearbox supplied to BHEL

    Supplied the first gearbox to BHEL for a 10 MW steam turbine-driven application, strengthening presence in sugar and industrial power sectors.

  9. First export of API gearbox, 2002

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    2002

    First export of an API gearbox

    Exported the first API gearbox, marking a strategic entry into oil & gas applications.

  10. First integrally geared compressor gearbox, 2005

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    2005

    First integrally geared compressor gearbox

    Delivered the first integrally geared compressor gearbox for the SRL Compressor, marking a breakthrough in high-speed, high-power compressor applications.

  11. Locally manufactured Frame-6 drop-in replacement, 2009

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    2009

    First locally manufactured Frame-6 drop-in replacement

    Delivered the first locally manufactured drop-in replacement for a Frame-6 gearbox, replacing an American brand at a leading Indian petrochemical complex.

  12. High-speed 70,000 RPM gearbox delivered to CVRDE Chennai (DRDO), 2009

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    2009

    70,000+ RPM gearbox for DRDO

    Delivered a specialised high-speed gearbox running at over 70,000 RPM to CVRDE, Chennai (DRDO), for a critical bearing endurance test facility supporting India's indigenous aerospace bearing development.

  13. Highest power gearbox, 38 MW for automotive, 2011

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    2011

    Highest-power gearbox

    Built a 38 MW gearbox, the highest-power gearbox delivered for an automotive company in India.

  14. LM6000 load gearbox, 2013

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    2013

    LM6000 load gearbox replacement

    Delivered the first indigenously manufactured drop-in replacement for an LM6000 aero-derivative gas turbine load gearbox, replacing a Japanese brand.

  15. Sugar mill planetary gearbox, 2013

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    2013

    Entry into sugar mill planetary gearboxes

    Developed and supplied an 850 kW planetary gearbox with floating ring design for a Triveni sugar mill, enhancing durability and performance through in-house R&D.

  16. Frame-6 gearbox replacement to USA, 2014

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    2014

    Frame-6 gearbox replacement to the USA

    Supplied a Frame-6 gearbox replacement to GE USA, replacing a European brand.

  17. 15 MW test rig for a 1,000 MW generator, 2015

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    2015

    First gearbox for 1,000 MW generator test rig

    Supplied a 15 MW test rig gearbox for testing JSW-Toshiba generators up to 1,000 MW.

  18. 40 MW test rig for Japanese steel, 2016

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    2016

    Gearbox for 40 MW compressor test rig

    Supplied a 40 MW test rig gearbox for compressor testing to a Japanese steel company.

  19. Nitrogen expander planetary internals, 2018

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    2018

    Nitrogen expander planetary gear internals

    Supplied spare gear internals for a nitrogen expander planetary gearbox as a drop-in replacement for a European brand at a leading petrochemical complex.

  20. Indigenous 63.5 MW STG to West Africa, 2019

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    2019

    63.5 MW steam turbine generator gearbox to West Africa

    Built and installed an indigenous 63.5 MW steam turbine generator gearbox in West Africa, marking a major milestone in high-power export applications.

  21. Gearboxes for the Oldelval pipeline project, Argentina, 2019

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    2019

    Oldelval pipeline order, Argentina

    Supplied eight gearboxes to Flowserve Argentina for gas turbine-driven API pipeline pumps on the landmark Oldelval Pipeline Project, reinforcing our role in critical oil & gas infrastructure.

  22. Refurbished Global European make marine propulsion gearbox for INS Abhay, 2020

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    2020

    INS Abhay propulsion refurbishment

    Delivered a refurbishment and replacement solution for a European-make marine propulsion planetary gearbox aboard the Indian Navy's INS Abhay, underlining our ability to support critical naval propulsion through localisation.

  23. 4.5 MW planetary for fertiliser complex, 2022

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    2022

    4.5 MW planetary gearbox for a fertiliser complex

    Supplied a 4.5 MW high-speed planetary gearbox for a process air compressor, replacing a European brand at a fertiliser complex.

  24. Enlisted on the ADNOC Approved Vendor List, 2023

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    2023

    ADNOC vendor approval

    Qualified and enlisted on ADNOC's Approved Vendor List, reinforcing capability to serve critical oil & gas and energy projects across the Middle East.

  25. Highest power 27.5 MW compressor gearbox to China, 2024

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    2024

    Highest-power compressor gearbox to China

    Installed a 27.5 MW compressor gearbox in China through a European manufacturer, marking a pivotal milestone in high-power compressor applications.

  26. First major ADNOC project order, 21 gearboxes for the ADNOC Wave Project, 2024

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    2024

    First major ADNOC project order

    Secured the first major ADNOC project order and went on to supply 21 gearboxes for the ADNOC Wave Project through a leading UK pump manufacturer, a moment that reshaped the journey to the Middle East.

  27. TotalEnergies and Technip Energies vendor approval for offshore gearboxes, 2024

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    2024

    TotalEnergies & Technip vendor approval

    Enlisted on the approved vendor lists of TotalEnergies France and Technip Energies Malaysia for offshore gearboxes, following a joint technical and quality audit. This opened opportunities in FPSO projects, including orders for the TotalEnergies Suriname FPSO project.

  28. Landmark replacement order from Saudi Electricity Company, 2025

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    2025

    Landmark order from Saudi Electricity Company

    Secured an order from Saudi Electricity Company for two high-power Frame-6 load gearboxes as drop-in replacements for German-make gearboxes, strengthening presence in Middle East power generation.

  29. 57 MW API 613 gearbox supplied to Siemens Energy, 2026

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    2026

    57 MW API 613 gearbox for compressor application

    Supplied a 57 MW API 613-compliant gearbox to Siemens Energy for a steam turbine-driven compressor application at a leading steel complex, demonstrating capability in high-power, mission-critical gearboxes.

  30. Formation of Triveni Power Transmission Limited, 2026

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    2026

    Formation of Triveni Power Transmission Limited

    The Power Transmission business was demerged from Triveni Engineering & Industries Limited and incorporated as Triveni Power Transmission Limited, creating a dedicated power transmission company with sharper focus and growth agility.