At the 9th China International Import Expo in Shanghai, China Energy Engineering Corporation (CEEC) finalized a $1.627 billion equipment procurement contract for Abu Dhabi's Tejila C power station.
The transaction covers the delivery of three heavy-duty gas turbines under an overall $1.687 billion engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract awarded to a CEEC consortium. The 2,600 MW project is scheduled to begin commercial operations in 2029.
Simultaneously in Dubai, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and China EV100 opened the inaugural Dubai International Electric Vehicle Exhibition and Conference (EV World 2026) at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The three-day event runs through November 12 under the theme "Driving a Smart and Sustainable Mobility Future."
EV World 2026 brought together more than 300 local and international organisations alongside approximately 120 speakers. Exhibits include electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, autonomous transport, and robotics, with RTA showcasing electric buses, battery-swapping stations, electric abras, and autonomous taxis.
Sources
- UAE-China Chamber of Commerce (UECN) · 2026-11-10
