Hitachi’s possible involvement emerged today in Japan, less than a day after MHI confirmed it had been asked by Siemens to consider a joint bid.

MHI and Hitachi are already allies in the power equipment sector via their joint venture, Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems.

A report in Japan’s Nikkei said the pair will set up a new joint venture to bid for Alstom’s steam turbine operation.

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