In the distant and ancient Arabian Peninsula, a green transformation led by Chinese builders is quietly taking place. In early autumn 2025, good news came from the eastern coast of Oman - China Energy Engineering Group Co., Ltd. successfully won the bid for the JBB Ali wind power project in the country. This is not only a "zero breakthrough" for China Energy Engineering East China Electric Power Design Institute in the field of overseas wind power, but also another solid footprint for China's green infrastructure technology to move towards deep-sea and oceanic development.

Joint venture model takes another step forward

This winning bid is not a solo effort, but a model of sincere cooperation among the teams under China Energy Construction. The project is led by China Energy Engineering China Power Engineering International Co., Ltd., and jointly won the bid with a joint venture formed by East China Institute and China Energy Engineering Hunan Thermal Power Company. This model of "international company development+design institute support+construction unit landing" has become a successful paradigm for China Energy Construction to expand its overseas market.

Just last month, the same "golden combination" just signed the EPC contract for the 700MW photovoltaic and 150MWh energy storage power station in Ibri III in Oman. This joint venture's bid for the wind power project once again demonstrates its profound accumulation and strong competitiveness in the Middle East new energy market. According to the division of labor, China Electric Engineering International Corporation is responsible for overall planning and procurement, East China Institute provides core design and technical support, and Hunan Thermal Power takes the lead in on-site construction. The advantages of the three complement each other, forming a complete chain covering the early, middle, and later stages of the project.

Key projects to support Oman's 2040 vision

The JBB Ali wind power project is located on the eastern coast of Oman, approximately 25 kilometers from the coastline and 440 kilometers from the central port of Dukum. The planned grid connected capacity of the project is 105 megawatts, with an installed capacity of 120 megawatts. It is one of the key projects promoted by the Omani government to achieve the economic diversification and energy transformation goals of the "Vision 2040".

Of particular note is that the project adopts an advanced "EPC+O&M" general contracting model. This means that the China Energy Alliance will not only be responsible for the entire process of project construction from design to commissioning, but also undertake long-term operation and maintenance work after the project is completed. This full lifecycle service model helps ensure the long-term stable operation of projects and will also create more sustainable value returns for Chinese enterprises overseas.

Opportunities and challenges coexist, and the overseas journey is arduous and arduous

Although winning the bid is exciting, the journey of overseas projects has always been a combination of opportunities and challenges. Industry insiders analyze that, based on the cost level of similar projects in the Middle East in recent years and the relatively complex location and transportation conditions of the project, the total investment is conservatively estimated to be between 930 million and 1.02 billion US dollars. However, high investment does not directly equate to substantial profits.

Overseas projects usually have strict standards and high demands from owners, coupled with complex international environments and cost control pressures, resulting in many overseas projects having meager profits, and even situations of "losing money and making noise" from time to time. For the JBB Ali wind power project, the profit challenge during the construction period may not be small, but the long-term operation and maintenance phase is expected to provide a more stable source of revenue. Chinese enterprises must find a balance between winning market share and ensuring reasonable profits when going global. Only by achieving sustainable development can they establish a long-term foothold on the vast global infrastructure stage. Keywords: Wind Power New Energy News, Wind Power Energy Network

This breakthrough in the field of overseas new energy achieved by East China Institute through wind power projects not only adds a significant touch to China Energy Construction's international business picture, but also demonstrates China's comprehensive strength in green energy design, construction, and operation to the world. The industry will continue to pay attention to whether the project can also deliver outstanding economic benefits. But there is no doubt that Chinese builders are lighting up more light of clean energy with their wisdom and sweat in the vast world of joint construction of the the Belt and Road. Editor/Yang Beihua