Recently, the Persian Gulf heat wave surged, and a $1.687 billion EPC contract was signed in Abu Dhabi. This is not only the prelude to the construction of a 2600 MW gas-fired power plant, but also another banner that China can plant in the energy highland of the Middle East - from single point breakthrough to comprehensive deep cultivation, China's infrastructure is redefining the entry ticket to the "high-end market" with hardcore performance.

A billion dollar large order has been locked onto the Tevila C station

China Energy Engineering Corporation has joined hands with Guangdong Thermal Power and Guangdong Institute to form a joint venture and officially won the general contracting rights for the Tevila C gas combined cycle power plant in Abu Dhabi. The net output of the project reaches 2600 MW, covering the entire process of design, supply, civil engineering, installation, and commissioning, with a total construction period of 32 months. This is one of the most expensive and technically challenging traditional energy EPC projects won by Chinese companies in the Middle East in 2026.

Middle Eastern chessboard with multiple blooming points

Since 2026, China Energy Construction has successively established partnerships in the Gulf and Two River basins: in April, it signed a contract for 125MW wind power and 400KV booster station in Zofar, Oman; in the same month, it partnered with Total to develop 1GW photovoltaic power in Latavi, Iraq; and in May, the 220KV substation in Suhar, Oman was successfully connected to the grid. Through diversified layout of wind, solar, and thermal storage, China is linking the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and Iraq into a stable regional business triangle. Keywords: Middle East news and information, power plants

Forge a golden signboard for going global

Returning to the high-end electricity market in the UAE after its early layout marks the recognition of China's technical standards and financing solutions by top homeowners in Gulf countries. This move not only consolidates China's leading position in overseas energy infrastructure, but also accumulates credit endorsement for future participation in large-scale clean energy transformation and power grid upgrading projects in the Middle East, promoting China's construction to climb up the value chain.Editor/Gao Xue