Rolls-Royce Marine North America Inc. and Triveni Engineering and Industries Limited (NSE: TRIVENI) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore opportunities for collaborating on 4MW marine gas turbine generators (GTGs) for Indian customers. The agreement covers several areas, including design, development, manufacturing, and comprehensive sales and support services for these marine GTGs.
John Shade, EVP for U.S. Business Development and Future Programs at Rolls-Royce Defence, highlighted the company’s extensive experience in naval propulsion, citing its role in powering advanced platforms like the U.S. Navy’s DDG-51 destroyer. Emphasizing India’s strategic importance, he stated that Rolls-Royce’s industry-leading marine gas turbine generators are well-suited to power the future fleet of the Indian Navy.
Abhishek Singh, SVP of Business Development and Future Programs for India and Southeast Asia at Rolls-Royce, underscored the significance of the company’s MoU with Triveni. He noted that this collaboration aims to integrate Rolls-Royce’s naval marine products with India’s defense ecosystem, ensuring end-to-end support for marine gas turbine generators—from installation and testing to aftermarket services. Rolls-Royce has been a long-term partner of India’s defense forces and continues to invest in localization and production capabilities to strengthen its presence in the country.
Tarun Sawhney, Vice Chairman & Managing Director of Triveni Engineering & Industries Ltd., expressed enthusiasm about the technology collaboration with Rolls-Royce for the indigenous manufacturing of marine gas turbine generators in India. He emphasized that this partnership will enhance India’s naval defense capabilities while strengthening the country’s self-reliant defense ecosystem. Triveni, with over five decades of expertise in rotary engineering and engineered solutions, has positioned itself as a preferred supplier to the Indian Navy and Coast Guard. The company is also investing in a multi-modal defense facility with large-scale infrastructure for manufacturing, integration, and testing of naval marine equipment.
With over 80 years of experience in naval propulsion, Rolls-Royce has been a leading global provider of power and propulsion solutions. Since launching the Allison 501-K17 gas turbine in 1972, Rolls-Royce has dominated the marine gas turbine generator market, with more than 350 units in service across global navies, including the British Royal Navy, Republic of Korea Navy, Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force, and U.S. Navy. Notably, over 280 units are deployed with the U.S. Navy alone.
The U.S. Navy’s DDG-51-class destroyers, part of the longest-running surface warship production program, have integrated over 200 Rolls-Royce AG9140 generator sets, each delivering 3MW of power. As power demands evolved, Rolls-Royce developed the AG9160 generator set, offering a 33% power increase to 4MW at 4160V, 60Hz, alongside enhanced controls, reliability, and efficiency.
In India, Rolls-Royce has built a strong aerospace and defense ecosystem, with mtu engines powering several Indian Navy and Coast Guard vessels. This positions the company as a key player in India’s naval defense modernization efforts.
Meanwhile, Triveni has established itself as a leading manufacturer of high-speed gears, with expertise in producing energy-efficient, high-power solutions for defense. The company’s global footprint spans over 80 countries, with a strong emphasis on international expansion. By leveraging India’s industrial growth and indigenization push, Triveni is enhancing its R&D capabilities and investing in new technologies, reinforcing its role in India’s defense and global markets.
Rolls-Royce specializes in developing and delivering advanced power and propulsion solutions for critical applications in the air, at sea, and on land. Its products and service packages support global connectivity by enabling people, societies, and economies to thrive. The company also plays a crucial role in power generation across industries and provides defense solutions to equip armed forces with reliable and efficient power systems.
With a presence in 48 countries and customers in over 150 nations, Rolls-Royce serves more than 250 commercial large aero engine customers, 160 armed forces and navies, and approximately 40,000 Power Systems clients. Committed to sustainability, the company has set a goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 while supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.
In 2023, Rolls-Royce reported an underlying revenue of £15.4 billion, an operating profit of £1.6 billion, and a free cash flow of £1.3 billion. The company is publicly traded on the London Stock Exchange (LSE: RR.) and the OTC market (ADR: RYCEY, LEI: 213800EC7997ZBLZJH69).
Triveni Engineering & Industries Limited (TEIL) is a diversified industrial conglomerate with core expertise in sugar and engineering. Within engineering, its Power Transmission division operates two key segments: Gears and Defense.
The company is a leading player in India’s engineered-to-order turbo gearbox industry, offering durable and reliable gear solutions across multiple industries. Triveni is a major supplier to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) across various industrial sectors, including Oil & Gas, where it adheres to international standards such as AGMA, API-613, and API-677.
Triveni is recognized as a market leader in high-speed gears and gearboxes with capacities of up to 70 MW and operating speeds of 70,000 rpm. Its product range includes steam turbines, gas turbines, and compressor gearboxes under the High-Power High-Speed category. The Low-Speed segment focuses on gearboxes for reciprocating pumps, compressors, hydropower turbines, mill and extruder drives in industries such as metal, sugar, rubber, plastics, and marine applications.
The company backs its products with comprehensive 360-degree service solutions, ensuring minimal downtime for customers. Triveni also provides health monitoring services for critical gearboxes and maintains an inventory of dimension-ready sites for immediate solutions.
In defense, Triveni is actively involved in the execution of key projects, including propulsion gearboxes, propulsion shafting, and gas turbine generators. The company is also expanding into new marine defense products, further strengthening its position in the industry. Both Rolls-Royce and Triveni Engineering continue to drive innovation in power, propulsion, and engineering solutions, shaping the future of industrial and defense applications worldwide.
