China Energy Engineering Signs $1.627B Siemens Turbine Deal for Abu Dhabi Plant

China Energy Engineering Corporation concluded a $1.627 billion procurement agreement at the China International Import Expo for Abu Dhabi's Tejila C power station. Under the agreement, CEEC will procure three Siemens SGT5-9000HL gas turbines for the 2,600 MW peak-shaving facility. The overall $1.687 billion EPC contract was signed in June 2026, aiming for commercial operation in 2029.

Published November 9, 2026 Source: 36Kr

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At the China International Import Expo in Shanghai, the trade delegation of China Energy Engineering Corporation (CEEC) finalized an international procurement order valued at $1.627 billion. Under the deal, CEEC is purchasing three SGT5-9000HL heavy-duty gas turbines from Siemens to be installed at the 2,600 MW Tejila C peak-shaving power station in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Tejila C is planned as a dual-fuel combined cycle peak-shaving power station equipped with supporting photovoltaic facilities to balance load fluctuations. The EPC contract was awarded to the CEEC consortium in June 2026 for $1.687 billion, covering design, supply, construction, installation, commissioning, and warranty maintenance. Commercial operation is scheduled for 2029.

The project marks the first introduction of HL-class gas turbines into the UAE. According to the report, the gas and steam turbines are being manufactured in Berlin and Mühlheim, Germany, while the generators will be produced in Charlotte, North Carolina, in the United States.

The procurement choice reflects owner technical criteria and overseas operational benchmarks required for high-end power bids in the Middle East. The source noted that while Chinese contractors dominate regional photovoltaic EPC, high-capacity gas turbine projects continue to specify internationally proven H-class units to satisfy project financing and technical approvals.