The economy ministry described the talks as "intensive", but would not elaborate on details or a timeline. Quality problems emerged this year at the company's wind unit Siemens Gamesa centred on rotor blades and gears in newer onshore wind turbines, drawing the ire of top shareholder and former parent Siemens AG. Siemens Gamesa has booked billions in related losses. Siemens Energy Chief Executive Christian Bruch has been under pressure to present a convincing turnaround plan for Siemens Gamesa after detailing the far-reaching problems just a few months after assuming full ownership of the division. Siemens Energy has considered shutting down some Siemens Gamesa factories and sales offices as part of a review aimed at trimming losses.