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.
Writing for CGTN's Decision Makers column, UAE Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdulla Balalaa highlighted expanding water diplomacy and technical collaboration between the UAE and China. The bilateral partnership encompasses major industrial infrastructure projects like the PowerChina-built Taweelah desalination facility as well as joint scientific research initiatives. The remarks come as Abu Dhabi prepares to host the 2026 UN Water Conference in December.
Power Construction Corporation of China is completing engineering, procurement, and construction works on the 1.5-gigawatt Abu Dhabi PV3 Al Ajban solar project. The facility spans approximately 20 square kilometers in northeastern Abu Dhabi and utilizes automated Chinese-made installation robots. Once operational, it is expected to generate 4.4 billion kilowatt-hours of clean electricity annually.
Chinese engineering contractors have expanded their presence across clean energy developments in the UAE, as highlighted during ADIPEC in Abu Dhabi. Projects include PowerChina's 1.5-gigawatt Al Ajban solar plant and an integrated 2.1-gigawatt PV project with 7.75 gigawatt-hours of battery storage. In addition, DEWA International and Shanghai Electric signed an MoU to explore global energy, water, and green hydrogen investments.
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