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Wärtsilä Corporation, Trade and Technical Press release, 29 September 2010

The inauguration of the world's largest gas-fired power plant based on
combustion engines, the Aliaga power plant in Aliaga, Turkey, takes place today
September 29(th.)

The ceremony will be conducted by Wärtsilä CFO, Executive Vice President Raimo
Lind, accompanied by Finland's Ambassador to Turkey, Kirsti Eskelinen. Also
presiding will be Mr N. Atil Akkan, who is Chairman of Cakmaktepe Energy, owners
of the plant, and also Chairman of the Aliaga Industrial Park (ALOSBI) where the
plant is situated. At the same time, a 25,000 m(2) 'Wärtsilä forest' will be
officially opened marking the planting of 2000 pine trees in the ALOSBI Park.

The Aliaga combined cycle power plant has been built in three phases. The first
phase was contracted in 2006, with two extensions added later in 2008. Wärtsilä
equipment was specified for all three stages of the plant's development, and
altogether the power plant has today 28 Wärtsilä 20V34SG gas-fired generating
sets, with the capability to produce more than 270 MW of electricity in combined
cycle mode.

"This journey was started with one bright idea, to which was added the world's
best power plant technology - made possible by Wärtsilä. Hard work and great
courage is why we are here today," says Sukru Akkan, CEO of AliaÄŸa Cakmaktepe
Energy.

"This is a proud day for Wärtsilä," commented Vesa Riihimäki, Group Vice
President, Wärtsilä Power Plants. "The Aliaga Cakmaktepe power plant is the
world's biggest gas-fired power plant based on combustion engines, and stands as
testimony to the efficiency and reliability of Wärtsilä's power plant
technology. We are committed to fully supporting Turkey's rapid economic growth
with efficient electricity generating solutions, and this commitment is
evidenced by the fact that we already have two offices employing 110 people
established in the country."

At the time of the inauguration, 6 of the Wärtsilä engines will be running, with
the remainder to come on stream as soon as the transmission line investment
serving the plant has been completed. The electricity produced by the Aliaga
plant will then be sold to the Turkish spot market through the balancing
mechanism, and will serve around 350,000 households.

Wärtsilä has a workshop located on the site to provide full service support to
the plant's operations, and also maintains the first phase (4 engines producing
35 MW of energy) of the Aliaga Cakmaktepe power plant under a maintenance
agreement.


Powering Turkey's economic growth

Turkey's economic growth since the 1980s has been rapid, triggered by a shift in
government strategy to open up markets and increase private participation.
Consequently, during the first years of the 21st century, the national economy
grew faster than new energy-production capacity.

An efficient and reliable energy supply is seen as being a vital factor in the
further growth of the country's economy. The European Bank for Reconstruction
and Development (EBRD) has selected Turkey as one of its major investment
targets, with the power and energy sector being a strong focus area.

Wärtsilä has been present in Turkey since 1991, helping to power this rapid
economic growth. Wärtsilä currently has more than 260 Wärtsilä engines installed
or on order in power plants throughout the country. By the end of 2011, Wärtsilä
will have almost 3000 MW of generating capacity operating in Turkey.

Photo of Aliaga power plant
Caption: The Aliaga combined cycle gas power plant producing more than 270 MW of
electricity is based on 28 Wärtsilä 20V34SG gas engines.

For further information, please contact:

Ufuk Berk
Managing Director,
Wärtsilä Enpa Dış Tic A.Ş.
Tel: +90 216 494 50 50
e-mail:[e-mail]


Maria Nystrand
Publicity Manager,
Wärtsilä Power Plants
Direct tel: [phone]
e-mail:[e-mail]

Wärtsilä in brief
Wärtsilä is a global leader in complete lifecycle power solutions for the marine
and energy markets. By emphasising technological innovation and total
efficiency, Wärtsilä maximises the environmental and economic performance of the
vessels and power plants of its customers. In 2009, Wärtsilä's net sales
totalled EUR 5.3 billion with more than 18,000 employees. The company has
operations in 160 locations in 70 countries around the world. Wärtsilä is listed
on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki, Finland.

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