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CEEC Finalizes $1.627 Billion Procurement for Abu Dhabi Power Station at CIIE

At the 9th China International Import Expo in Shanghai, China Energy Engineering Corporation finalized a $1.627 billion procurement order for equipment at Abu Dhabi's Tejila C power station. The wider project involves a $1.687 billion EPC contract awarded to a CEEC consortium ahead of operations in 2029. UAE entities also showcased consumer, technological, and free zone initiatives targeting the Chinese market.

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Photo: UAE-China Chamber of Commerce (UECN)

At the 9th 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 agreement, CEEC will procure three Siemens SGT5-9000HL heavy-duty gas turbines for installation at the 2,600 MW Tejila C peak-shaving power station in Abu Dhabi.

The broader $1.687 billion engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract was awarded to a CEEC consortium to design, construct, and commission the Abu Dhabi facility. The plant is scheduled to commence commercial operations in 2029.

Concurrently, several Emirati entities highlighted commercial and technological ventures at the expo. Al Ain Farms Group presented plans for direct retail expansion into the Chinese consumer market, while artificial intelligence firm Sindan showcased a joint lunar rover project developed with Khalifa University.

In addition, representatives from Masdar City Free Zone engaged with Chinese industrial hubs to promote investment and corporate expansion into Abu Dhabi.

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