BeijingJune 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Siemens Energy will supply advanced gas turbine and steam turbine technology for the Taweelah C Independent Power Project (IPP) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. This marks the third power plant on the site to utilize Siemens Energy equipment. Under the contract, Siemens Energy will provide three gas turbines, two steam turbines, five generators, and auxiliary systems for the combined-cycle power plant. The project has a planned total installed capacity of 2.6 gigawatts.
Siemens Energy SGT5-9000HL Gas Turbine
Once operational, the new power plant will serve as a key flexible power source for the Abu Dhabi emirate’s electricity system, enhancing grid stability and facilitating the integration of large-scale renewable energy. The plant has been designed with provisions for future deployment of carbon capture and storage facilities, supporting the UAE’s goal of achieving climate neutrality by 2050.
The project is being developed by an international consortium comprising Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA), Saudi Arabia’s Al Jomaih Energy & Water Company, and Singapore’s Sembcorp Industries. A consortium led by China Energy International Group Co., Ltd., China Energy Engineering Group Guangdong Electric Power Design Institute Co., Ltd., and China Energy Engineering Group Guangdong Fire Power Engineering Co., Ltd. serves as the project’s general contractor, responsible for engineering, procurement, and construction. All electricity generated by the plant will be purchased by the Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC).
Karim Amin, Member of the Global Executive Committee of Siemens Energy AG, stated: “As global energy systems face the dual challenges of rising demand and the need to balance reliability with flexibility, the role of dispatchable gas-fired power generation is becoming increasingly important. We are proud to support the Taweelah C project with our technological expertise and capabilities, and to deliver the first HL-class gas turbine to the UAE. This model features industry-leading performance. Siemens Energy has long been committed to supporting the UAE’s energy security and economic development. The Taweelah C project represents a significant milestone in this long-standing partnership and further demonstrates our continued commitment to helping the UAE achieve its development vision through strategic collaboration.”
The equipment for the new plant will be manufactured using Siemens Energy’s global production network. The SGT5-9000HL gas turbines and SST5-5000 steam turbines will be produced in Berlin and Mülheim, Germany; the SGen5-3000W and SGen5-2000P generators will be manufactured at the Charlotte, USA facility.
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