Dubai, Local Time, August 7th — China Energy Engineering Group International Corporation (hereinafter referred to as "China Energy Engineering International") and TotalEnergies (formerly Total) have officially signed an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract for the 1GW Latawi Photovoltaic Project in Iraq in Dubai. This project marks the successful kick-off of the first large-scale photovoltaic project under the Iraqi government's photovoltaic construction plan and represents a significant milestone for China Energy Engineering International in deepening international capacity cooperation, partnering with multinational corporations to explore overseas new energy markets, and promoting the global energy structure transformation.
The 1GW Latawi Photovoltaic Project is located in Basra Governorate in southern Iraq, approximately 70 kilometers from the city of Basra. The project's core components include the design, procurement, construction, and commissioning of the photovoltaic power plant site and a 132kV step-up substation, with an AC-side installed capacity of 1 gigawatt. Upon completion, the project is expected to generate approximately 2.9 billion kWh of electricity annually, effectively reducing carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 2.385 million tons. This will significantly contribute to meeting Iraq's growing electricity demand, optimizing its power mix, and accelerating economic reconstruction efforts.
The project will be jointly implemented by China Energy Engineering International, Tianjin Electric Power Construction Co., Ltd., and the Southwest Electric Power Design Institute of China Energy Engineering Group. Construction is expected to commence at the end of this year and be completed by early 2027. Throughout the project execution, China Energy Engineering International will adhere to a high localization rate, creating numerous job opportunities for the local community and fostering regional economic development.
Since entering the Iraqi market in 2011, China Energy Engineering has successfully designed and constructed a series of high-quality projects in the country, including the 650MW Gas Turbine Combined Cycle Power Plant Expansion Project in Basra, the Huashide 2X610MW Power Station, the Missan 2X47MW Gas-fired Power Station, the Missan Amara 2X125MW Simple Cycle to Combined Cycle Conversion Power Station, the Salahuddin 2X630MW Power Station, and the Suwayrah Wastewater Treatment Project. Looking ahead, China Energy Engineering International will leverage this contract signing as a new starting point, leveraging its industry-leading role to deeply implement the "Three Leads and One Cooperation" strategy. Collaborating with its member enterprises, the company will innovate its development approach, leveraging its robust professional capabilities and extensive project execution experience to further align the Belt and Road Initiative with Iraq's reconstruction plans and drive their synergistic development.
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