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Power China
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Power Construction Corporation of China
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2011
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POWERCHINA (Power Construction Corporation of China) is a Chinese state-owned enterprise and one of the world's largest vertically integrated engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractors and infrastructure investors, operating across more than 130 countries. The company is publicly listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange (601669), ranks 20th in the Fortune Global 500, and is 1st in ENR's Top 150 Global Design Firms. It delivers turnkey projects across power generation (solar, wind, hydro, pumped storage hydropower, thermal, nuclear, transmission, biomass, hydrogen), transportation infrastructure (railway, highway, urban rail, airport, port), building construction, water conservancy, and mining & metallurgy. Its go-to-market combines direct enterprise/government field sales with a six-region office network (regional HQs in Dubai, Belgrade, and Panama City) and consortium bidding with international developers such as ACWA Power, Masdar, ENGIE, LONGi, and Lilama.

The company's core technical edge is concentrated in hydropower and pumped storage hydropower (PSH), where it has more than 60 years of specialized engineering experience, has participated in construction of more than 90% of PSH stations in China, and holds more than 50% global market share in hydropower construction, with over 200 GW of installed capacity across 200+ stations. It has built world-record facilities including the 22,500 MW Three Gorges, 16,000 MW Baihetan, 305m Jinping I arch dam, 3,600 MW Hebei Fengning PSH, and 350 MW single-unit Changlongshan PSH. Beyond hydro, POWERCHINA executes utility-scale solar (~9 GW across ~30 countries, including 1.5 GW PV3 Abu Dhabi and Noor II/III CSP Morocco), onshore and offshore wind (~5 GW), thermal, transmission, BESS, and is expanding into hydrogen and mining infrastructure for critical minerals. The technology stack bundles Chinese design, standards, capital, and equipment as a single package (e.g., Ethiopian Adama Wind).

POWERCHINA's revenue model has four streams: (1) lump-sum EPC contracts negotiated bilaterally with sovereign clients and through competitive tenders, (2) multi-decade concession returns via BOT/BOOT/PPP equity stakes (28 overseas investment projects totaling approximately USD 32.721 billion as of September 2022, of which 18 are operational), (3) long-tail O&M and equipment manufacturing, and (4) mining and mineral resource extraction. Key customers include Saudi Electricity Company, Saudi Aramco, ACWA Power, Masdar, ENGIE, SOCAR, EVN, PLN, PGCB, Zijin Mining, Ganfeng Lithium, and AREVA. Pricing is quote-based per project, typically USD-denominated, with concession periods of 20-30 years. POWERCHINA is a flagship contractor for China's Belt and Road Initiative and operates through multiple sub-brands including POWERCHINA, SINOHYDRO, SEPCO, SEPCO III, and PowerChina Resources.

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Power China is a Chinese state-owned, vertically integrated EPC contractor and infrastructure investor delivering power, transportation, water, and mining projects across 130+ countries for sovereign clients and major IPPs, ranked 20th in the Fortune Global 500.

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HeadquartersBeijing, China
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Beijing
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Asia
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Serves global market

Offices11 records

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Keyword5 values
engineering procurement construction, hydropower construction services, renewable energy EPC, infrastructure project contracting, mining and metallurgy services
Industry5 codes
1Hydropower Plant EPC (Dam, Run-of-River, Pumped Hydro Civil Works)
CodeEUAEAAADPrimaryYes
2Wind Power Plant EPC (Onshore/Offshore)
CodeEUAEAAAFPrimaryNo
3Hydro BOP Civil & Water Conveyance (Dams, Spillways, Penstocks, Canals)
CodeEUAMAFAGPrimaryNo
4Hydro Balance-of-Plant EPC (Penstocks, Gates, Intake/Outfall, Auxiliaries)
CodeEUAEADAHPrimaryNo
5Temporary Construction Utilities & Logistics (Laydown Yards, Temporary Power, Transport)
CodeEUAMAFALPrimaryNo
NAICS code4 codes
  • Hydroelectric Power Generation221111
  • Electric Power Generation22111
  • Utility System Construction2371
  • Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction237130
SIC code2 codes
  • Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services4900
  • Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction1623
Product category
Infrastructure Engineering and Construction Services
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GTM motion4 records

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Revenue model4 records
1EPC project contracts (Engineering, Procurement, Construction)
TypeProfessional Services
Description

Core revenue stream: POWERCHINA executes turnkey EPC contracts for power, transportation, building, water conservancy, and mining projects worldwide. Contracts are negotiated per project with sovereign clients, state utilities, IPPs, and private developers. Cumulative contract values in major markets: ~USD 18.33 billion in Saudi Arabia (35 projects), ~USD 11.3 billion in Indonesia (135+ projects), ~USD 6 billion in Vietnam since 2018, USD 5 billion+ in Argentina (30+ projects), USD 4.38 billion completed in Laos.

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2Investment project returns (BOT/BOOT/PPP)
TypeManaged Services
Description

POWERCHINA invests equity in infrastructure projects and earns long-term returns through BOT/BOOT/PPP concessions. As of end September 2022, implemented 28 investment projects in 13 overseas countries with total investment ~USD 32.721 billion. Investment portfolio includes hydropower (Nam Ou 7-station cascade 1,272 MW, Upper Marsyangdi A 50 MW), wind (Dawood 49.5 MW Pakistan, Shelek 60 MW Kazakhstan, Cattle Hill 148.4 MW Australia, Ivovik 84 MW BiH), thermal (Bengkulu, Sulut-3, Kyauk Phyu 135 MW), transportation (China-Laos Railway BOT, Jakarta-Bandung HSR BOT, Dhaka Elevated Expressway PPP), mining (Vientiane Potash, SICOMINES Copper-Cobalt), and equity acquisitions.

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3Operation, maintenance, and equipment manufacturing
TypeManaged Services
Description

Long-tail revenue from operating and maintaining commissioned power plants and infrastructure. POWERCHINA Vietnam runs localized O&M, equipment manufacturing, and engineering construction businesses. Includes 2-year O&M scope on Cirata Floating Solar Project (192 MW Indonesia).

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4Mining and mineral resource extraction
TypeLicensing Royalties
Description

POWERCHINA holds equity in mining assets (copper-cobalt, potash, sand-gravel aggregate, lithium, bauxite, uranium, gold) and earns returns from mineral extraction. Examples: SICOMINES copper-cobalt in DR Congo (shareholder and main contractor), Vientiane Plain potash mine in Lao PDR (70% shares, operational since 2014), Letpadung copper mine in Myanmar, Aurora Gold Mine in Guyana, Imouraren Uranium in Niger, LMA Lithium project PV+storage (150 MWp) in Argentina, SPIC Bauxite in Guinea.

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Marketing channels8 records

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Distribution channels5 records

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Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Pricing details1 tier
1Quote-based / project-specific EPC and investment contracts, not publicly listed.
ModelOtherBilling cadenceMulti-year contract
Notes

Engagements are large multi-year, multi-million to multi-billion USD contracts awarded through sovereign tender, competitive IPP procurement, or bilateral agreement. Models include lump-sum EPC, BOT/BOOT with concession period (typically 20-30 years), PPP (e.g., Dhaka Elevated Expressway 25 years), and equity participation. Financial close targeted end-August 2026 for Nambala (Zambia, $235M); commercial operations Q4 2027. Examples: $1.9B Abu Dhabi solar+storage, $974M Quang Trach II LNG (Vietnam), $235M Nambala (Zambia), $2.4B Grand Basra Seawater Desalination (Iraq), $235M Zambia Nambala solar+storage, USD 133M Ivovik Wind Farm.

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1SINOHYDRO
Description

One of the four brands under which POWERCHINA operates in Saudi Arabia and globally; EPC contractor for hydropower, thermal power and infrastructure.

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POWERCHINA is a vertically integrated engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractor delivering turnkey power, transportation, building, water conservancy, and mining infrastructure projects worldwide. The company executes projects on an EPC, BOT, BOOT, or PPP basis, providing end-to-end services spanning survey, design, financing, equipment supply, construction, commissioning, and long-term operations and maintenance. It operates across hydropower, pumped storage hydropower, solar PV, wind, thermal, nuclear, transmission, hydrogen, biomass, railway, highway, urban rail, airports, ports, real estate, water/wastewater, and mining/metallurgy sectors in 130+ countries.

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  • 160,000 homes powered and 2.4 million tons CO₂ reduction annually via PV3 Abu Dhabi Al Ajban 1.5 GW solar project
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POWERCHINA (Power Construction Corporation of China) is a Chinese state-owned engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) organization operating a portfolio of integrated business segments rather than a single unified software product. The portfolio centers on Power (with sub-segments including Solar, Wind, Hydro, Pumped Storage Hydropower, Nuclear, Thermal, Transmission, Biomass, and Hydrogen), Transportation Infrastructure (Railway, Highway, Urban Rail Transit, Airport, Port), Building Construction, Water Conservancy, Mining & Metallurgy, and Investment. The Power segment is the company's backbone, supported by more than 60 years of hydropower design/construction experience, a global pumped storage hydropower portfolio exceeding 60 GW, solar EPC across ~30 countries (~9 GW), and wind EPC across multiple countries (~5 GW). The Transportation segment delivers landmark projects such as the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway, the China-Laos Railway, and Serbian metro/bypass works. Building, Water Conservancy, and Mining extend the company's EPC capabilities into real estate, water/wastewater infrastructure, and mineral extraction. The Investment segment functions as a parallel platform deploying capital into hydropower, wind, railway, and mining assets across Belt and Road countries. The company ranks 20th in the Fortune Global 500, 1st among the ENR Top 150 Global Design Firms, and among the ENR Top 250 Global Contractors.

Product and service13 records
1Power EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction)
CategoryPower Infrastructure
Description

Turnkey EPC delivery of power generation and grid assets across all major technologies (thermal, hydro, solar, wind, PSH, nuclear, transmission, biomass, hydrogen), including survey, design, equipment procurement, construction, commissioning, and financing. Customers are sovereign utilities, ministries, and IPPs.

2Solar Power EPC
CategoryRenewable Energy
Description

Utility-scale solar PV and CSP EPC services including Noor II/III CSP in Morocco and the 1.5 GW PV3 Al Ajban project in Abu Dhabi. Approximately 9 GW total installed solar capacity delivered across ~30 countries.

3Wind Power EPC
CategoryRenewable Energy
Description

Onshore and offshore wind farm EPC services in countries including Pakistan, Thailand, Vietnam, Ukraine, Argentina, Kazakhstan, Ethiopia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Australia, with approximately 5 GW total installed capacity.

4Hydropower EPC
CategoryHydropower
Description

Global leading hydropower planning, design, and construction services with over 200 GW installed across 200+ large/medium-scale stations, >65% share of large/medium-scale hydropower in China, and >50% global market share. Includes world-record Three Gorges (22,500 MW), Baihetan (16,000 MW), and Jinping I (305m dam).

5Pumped Storage Hydropower EPC
CategoryHydropower
Description

End-to-end PSH services including site selection, survey, design, and construction, with 60+ years of experience, 90%+ of Chinese PSH stations, 50+ large-scale PSH stations built or under construction, total capacity over 60 GW. Includes Hebei Fengning 3,600 MW and Changlongshan 350 MW single unit (world's largest).

6Thermal Power EPC
CategoryPower Infrastructure
Description

Thermal power plant EPC services including coal-fired and gas-fired plants. Landmark projects: 2x660 MW Port Qasim (Pakistan), 730 MW Rumaila combined cycle (Iraq), 1,612 MW Quang Trach II LNG (Vietnam), 1,320 MW Rabigh (Saudi Arabia).

7Nuclear Power Engineering and Construction
CategoryPower Infrastructure
Description

Nuclear power engineering and construction services listed within POWERCHINA's Power business scope.

8Power Transmission and Grid Infrastructure EPC
CategoryPower Infrastructure
Description

Power transmission and grid infrastructure EPC services including power grid network strengthening projects in Bangladesh and high-voltage transmission line construction.

9Transportation Infrastructure EPC
CategoryTransportation Infrastructure
Description

Transportation infrastructure EPC services spanning railway, highway, urban rail transit, airport, and port projects. Landmark projects: Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway (Indonesia), China-Laos Railway, Belgrade Bypass Highway (Serbia), M'Banza Congo New Airport (Angola), Dhaka Elevated Expressway (Bangladesh).

10Building Construction
CategoryBuilding Construction
Description

Specialized building design, construction, and investment services with ongoing projects valued at over 220 billion RMB and total floor area over 70 million m², covering real estate, hospitality, healthcare, and educational facilities.

11Water Conservancy and Environmental EPC
CategoryWater Infrastructure
Description

Water conservancy, water supply, wastewater and solid waste disposal, and water environmental management EPC services. Landmark projects: Padma Multipurpose Bridge River Training Works (Bangladesh), Dhasherkandi Sewerage Treatment Plant (Bangladesh), Rabigh 3 IWP Desalination (Saudi Arabia, Guinness-record RO plant), Grand Basra Seawater Desalination (Iraq).

12Mining and Metallurgy EPC
CategoryMining and Metallurgy
Description

Mining and metallurgical engineering services across 90+ projects in 17+ countries covering energy minerals, metallic minerals, and non-metallic minerals. POWERCHINA holds world-class mining assets in copper-cobalt (SICOMINES, DRC), potash (Vientiane, Laos), lithium, bauxite, gold (Aurora, Guyana), and uranium (Imouraren, Niger).

13Overseas Investment Platform (BOT/BOOT/PPP)
CategoryProject Investment and Financing
Description

Overseas investment platform deploying capital into hydropower, thermal, wind, photovoltaic, railway, highway, building materials, and mineral resource projects on a BOT/BOOT/PPP basis. 28 projects in 13 countries, approximately USD 32.721 billion total investment, spanning concession periods of 20-30 years. PowerChina Resources Ltd. is the dedicated overseas investment vehicle.

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Partnership22 partners
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2026-05-20
Description

Stardust Solar Energy signed an MOU with POWERCHINA to collaborate on the Zambia 30 MW utility-scale solar project and broader international renewable energy expansion. Establishes framework for engineering collaboration, EPC participation, infrastructure planning, and execution strategy. POWERCHINA's recent completion of Zambia's 100 MW Kabwe Solar Project within ~10 months provides execution credibility. POWERCHINA operates in 130+ countries with deep financing relationships.

Strategic tierFlagshipTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2026-01-08
Description

POWERCHINA serves as general contractor for ACWA Power's flagship renewable energy projects across MENA and Central Asia. Examples: 240 MW Khizi-Absheron Wind Power Plant in Azerbaijan (officially opened January 8, 2026, largest wind facility in the Caucasus region, supplying 300,000+ households and reducing CO₂ by 400,000 tons/yr). POWERCHINA also partnered with ACWA Power for the $4.4 billion Saudi renewable energy contracts (2 GW solar + 3 GW wind) awarded by Afif Renewable Energy Company, ACWA Power, and Saudi Aramco. Joint mangrove planting initiative at Jebel Ali Wildlife Sanctuary for World Oceans Day 2026.

Strategic tierFlagshipTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2025-11-28
Description

POWERCHINA, ENGIE, and LONGi signed a cooperation agreement in Beijing for the 1.5 GW PV4 Hazza 1 solar project in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The framework was originally signed in Paris in May 2025, with full implementation agreement signed in Beijing. ENGIE's largest globally solar park, supplying 160,000 homes under 30-year PPA with Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC); set for commercial operations in 2028; financed by seven international banks with Masdar 60% / ENGIE 40% equity split.

Strategic tierFlagshipTypeTechnology or IntegrationAnnounced on2025-11-28
Description

LONGi supplies 1.1 GW of its Hi-MO 9 high-efficiency BC modules for the 1.5 GW PV4 Hazza 1 solar project in Abu Dhabi, with POWERCHINA as EPC contractor and ENGIE as co-developer. LONGi also supplies high-efficiency modules to POWERCHINA for a 100 MW project in Oman developed by OQAE and TotalEnergies (per TaiyangNews Middle East Solar PV News Snippets). Chairman Zhong Baoshen emphasized leveraging technological innovation for successful commercial operation.

Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

JinkoSolar's 50 MW solar PV project in Shinyanga, Tanzania — Tanzania's first solar power plant — achieved full-capacity grid connection using JinkoSolar's high-efficiency PV modules with POWERCHINA as general contractor. The project generates approximately 72,000 MWh of electricity annually and reduces CO₂ emissions by about 57,000 tons per year. Sets benchmark for clean energy in African markets.

Strategic tierFlagshipTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
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PSI, a Zambian IPP, signed an EPC agreement with PowerChina for the Nambala solar power project in Zambia's Mumbwa district. Features 290 MWp solar PV + 50 MW/250 MWh battery energy storage system, total ~USD 235 million investment. Targeted financial close by end of August 2026; commercial operations expected Q4 2027. Generated electricity sold to Enpower under USD-denominated PPA with annual escalation mechanism.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Vietnam's state utility EVN awarded a USD 974 million contract to a PowerChina + Lilama consortium for the Quang Trach II LNG-fired power plant (1,612 MW) in Quang Tri province. Scheduled full operation by 2030, with turbines supplied by GE Vernova. Vietnam is pursuing rapid power generation growth to support 8% GDP expansion and net-zero by 2050.

Strategic tierFlagshipTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

POWERCHINA is EPC contractor for Masdar-led renewable projects including Cirata Floating Solar Project (192 MW) in West Java, Indonesia (jointly owned by Masdar and PT Pembangkitan Jawa-Bali), UAE Wind Program (117.5 MW Al Dhafra with 23 Goldwind turbines), and 500 MW Zarafshan wind farm in Uzbekistan (Masdar partnered with Chinese turbine manufacturer Goldwind and contractor PowerChina). Masdar also holds 60% equity in the 1.5 GW Khazna Solar PV project in Abu Dhabi (co-developed with ENGIE, with POWERCHINA involvement).

Strategic tierCoreTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor
Description

GCL SI is expanding internationally through partnerships with PowerChina Guiyang Engineering Corporation in Africa and Coexito in Latin America to develop off-grid solar-storage solutions and strengthen channel presence. POWERCHINA is one of 26 Chinese suppliers shortlisted for a 2026 solar tender with 31 GW total volume (alongside Trina Solar, LONGi, GCL SI).

Strategic tierFlagshipTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

POWERCHINA is engineering contractor for SDIC Power Holdings' 510 MW Batang Toru Hydropower Project in North Sumatra, Indonesia. Indonesian President Prabowo revoked forest-use permits for 28 companies including project owner PT North Sumatra Hydro Energy following late-2025 Sumatra floods/landslides that killed ~1,200 people; the project is under regulatory review. Both Chinese SOEs are expanding hydropower involvement in Southeast Asia since Xi Jinping's 2021 pledge to stop financing overseas coal.

Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

POWERCHINA partnered with Goldwind on Cattle Hill Wind Farm in Tasmania, Australia — PowerChina Resources 80% / Goldwind 20% joint venture, AUD 330 million investment, 148.4 MW total nameplate capacity (48 wind turbines), commercial operation since early 2020. Goldwind also supplied 23 turbines for the 117.5 MW UAE Wind Program in Al Dhafra where POWERCHINA Huadeng was EPC contractor. Goldwind + POWERCHINA contracted for 500 MW Zarafshan wind farm in Uzbekistan with Masdar.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

SOCAR established SOCAR Green Company in March 2024 and has partnered with international players including Masdar, ACWA Power, and PowerChina to execute Azerbaijan's green hydrogen and ammonia production pivot toward net zero by 2050. Discussed investment opportunities including Hajigabul district solar power plant project. 240 MW wind farm (largest in South Caucasus) developed in cooperation with ACWA Power and PowerChina, opened January 2026.

Strategic tierFlagshipTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

PowerChina Resources Ltd (PCR) is POWERCHINA's overseas investment arm, holding equity in 28 overseas investment projects (USD 32.721 billion). PCR holds 90% of Upper Marsyangdi A Hydropower Station (Nepal, 50 MW), 80% of Cattle Hill Wind Farm (Australia, 148.4 MW), 51% (later sold) of Ivovik Wind Farm (Bosnia, 84 MW), majority of Bengkulu Coal Plant (Indonesia, 2×110 MW), and 100% of Nam Ou Cascade (Laos, 1,272 MW) — first overseas hydropower project with whole-basin planning and investment by POWERCHINA.

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Description

POWERCHINA provides mining and stripping, transportation, road maintenance for Zijin Mining's Aurora Gold Mine in Guyana (170 km from Georgetown, largest and only active gold mine in Guyana) and Zhibula Copper Polymetallic Mine in Tibet (70 km from Lhasa, one of largest porphyry copper mines in China, developed by Tibet Julong Copper Co Ltd controlled by Zijin Mining).

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

POWERCHINA contracted for mining & stripping and infrastructure construction at the Imouraren Uranium Project in Niger's Agadez Region — the largest uranium deposit in Africa and the second-largest in the world. The project is invested by AREVA, a world-leading nuclear power developer.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

POWERCHINA is contracted to build the engineering of photovoltaic power (150 MWP installed capacity) and 90 MW/360 MWh energy storage system for LMA's lithium project in Mariana, Salta Province, northwestern Argentina. LMA is a subsidiary of Ganfeng Lithium Group; the mine is one of the largest lithium brine deposits in the world. Scope of work built in two phases.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Super Energy is project investor in POWERCHINA's Bac Lieu Phase III Offshore Wind Power Plant Project (Vietnam, 141 MW, 47 Chinese-brand WTGs) and Soc Trang Phase I Offshore Wind Power Plant Project (Vietnam, 30 MW, 10 Chinese-brand WTGs). EPC contract signed October 2019 — POWERCHINA's first overseas offshore wind plant. Long-term strategic cooperative partner of POWERCHINA International. Upon completion, expected to provide 577 million kWh of clean energy annually.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
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Chinese CNTIC Capital Co. holds 39% of VE Ivovik (project company for the 84 MW Ivovik Wind Farm in Canton 10 of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina), with Luxembourg-based Ivovik Wind Power holding 61%. Sinohydro Holding (PowerChina Resources subsidiary) previously held 51% but sold to Ivovik Wind Power in September 2022 with Herzeg-Bosnia Canton Government approval. Includes 30-year concession, EUR 133 million total investment.

Strategic tierFlagshipTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

POWERCHINA and China Energy Engineering Corporation together secured approximately USD 4.4 billion in contracts from Saudi Arabia's Afif Renewable Energy Company, ACWA Power, and Saudi Aramco for 2 GW solar and 3 GW wind projects in Middle East and Africa region (per TaiyangNews Middle East & Africa Solar PV News Snippets). Both are major Chinese state-owned engineering firms operating in parallel.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

POWERCHINA formed a joint venture with PT Toba Bara Sejahtera Tbk (publicly listed company in Indonesia) to invest in Indonesian IPP projects. The JV holds shares in PT Minahasa Cahaya Lestari (MCL), which holds a 25-year PPA for the Sulut-3 2×50 MW Coal-fired Steam Power Plant in Manado, North Sulawesi. Sinohydro holds 10% of MCL shares with PT Toba Bara Energi; financing from Bank Mandiri Indonesia. COD unit 1 February 21, 2021; COD unit 2 July 1, 2021. Sinohydro's first IPP investment project in Indonesia.

Strategic tierFlagshipTypeOthers
Description

POWERCHINA is implementing several CPEC flagship projects including Port Qasim 2×660 MW Coal-fired Power Plant, Dawood Wind Power Project (49,500 kW, one of the first 14 key energy development projects under CPEC), Haveli Bahadur Shah 1,230 MW Combined Cycle Power Project, Tarbela 4th Extension Hydropower Station (Civil Works), Tarbela 5th Extension Hydropower Project, and Diamer Basha Dam Project (MW-1) Dam Part plus Tangir Hydropower Works. POWERCHINA entered Pakistan in 1987 with ~USD 2.2 billion total investment.

Strategic tierFlagshipTypeOthers
Description

POWERCHINA is a flagship EPC contractor and investor under China's Belt and Road Initiative, with 28 overseas investment projects in 13 countries (~USD 32.721 billion), 135+ projects in Indonesia (~USD 11.3B), 35 projects in Saudi Arabia (~USD 18.33B), and major engagements across Pakistan, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Laos, Serbia, UAE, Oman, Iraq, Kuwait, and dozens more BRI countries. Zhanatas Wind Farm (Kazakhstan, 100 MW) was a key BRI capacity cooperation project. PowerChina Resources is the dedicated investment vehicle for BRI-related opportunities.

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Peers10 records
TypeDirect peer
Description

Direct Chinese SOE peer in power EPC and investment. POWERCHINA and CEEC jointly secured the ~$4.4B Saudi renewable contracts (2 GW solar + 3 GW wind) and compete for the same global power tenders, including hydropower, thermal, and transmission.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Direct Chinese SOE peer and fellow Fortune Global 500 EPC. CCCC competes with POWERCHINA on transportation infrastructure (rail, ports, highways), water conservancy, and overseas BRI projects; both share access to Chinese policy bank financing.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Direct Chinese SOE peer in building, transportation, and infrastructure EPC. CSCEC is the world's largest construction company by revenue and competes with POWERCHINA on building construction, urban rail, and overseas mega-projects.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Direct Chinese SOE peer specializing in railway, urban rail, and bridge EPC. CREC competes with POWERCHINA on transportation and infrastructure tenders, including the same BRI-related rail corridors POWERCHINA targets (e.g., Jakarta-Bandung HSR adjacent work).

TypeDirect peer
Description

Direct Chinese SOE peer in railway and infrastructure EPC. CRCC competes head-to-head with POWERCHINA on overseas rail, metro, and HSR projects, including in BRI geographies such as Laos, Indonesia, and Serbia.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Global French infrastructure and concession incumbent. Vinci competes with POWERCHINA on transportation, energy, and water concessions worldwide, particularly in Europe, Africa, and the Americas where Vinci's concessions arm overlaps with POWERCHINA's BOT/PPP model.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

German global infrastructure EPC incumbent (ACS Group subsidiary). Hochtief competes with POWERCHINA on large-scale building, transportation, and energy projects, with comparable mega-project execution capability.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Spanish global infrastructure and concessions incumbent. ACS competes with POWERCHINA on large-scale transportation, energy, and industrial EPC, with a comparable concessions portfolio (Iridium, Abertis) to POWERCHINA's BOT/PPP book.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

US-headquartered private global EPC incumbent. Bechtel competes with POWERCHINA on gigawatt-scale power (nuclear, thermal, renewables), LNG, and rail projects, with comparable engineering depth and Western-financed access.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Indian global infrastructure and EPC incumbent. L&T competes with POWERCHINA on power (thermal, hydro, nuclear), transportation, and water projects across the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia, with comparable scale and engineering depth.

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Named customers12 records

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Segment6 records

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Ideal customer profile4 records

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Subsidiaries15 records

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Power China

Infrastructure Engineering and Construction Servicesen.powerchina.cn

Power China is a Chinese state-owned, vertically integrated EPC contractor and infrastructure investor delivering power, transportation, water, and mining projects across 130+ countries for sovereign clients and major IPPs, ranked 20th in the Fortune Global 500.

What Power China does

POWERCHINA (Power Construction Corporation of China) is a Chinese state-owned enterprise and one of the world's largest vertically integrated engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractors and infrastructure investors, operating across more than 130 countries. The company is publicly listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange (601669), ranks 20th in the Fortune Global 500, and is 1st in ENR's Top 150 Global Design Firms. It delivers turnkey projects across power generation (solar, wind, hydro, pumped storage hydropower, thermal, nuclear, transmission, biomass, hydrogen), transportation infrastructure (railway, highway, urban rail, airport, port), building construction, water conservancy, and mining & metallurgy. Its go-to-market combines direct enterprise/government field sales with a six-region office network (regional HQs in Dubai, Belgrade, and Panama City) and consortium bidding with international developers such as ACWA Power, Masdar, ENGIE, LONGi, and Lilama.

The company's core technical edge is concentrated in hydropower and pumped storage hydropower (PSH), where it has more than 60 years of specialized engineering experience, has participated in construction of more than 90% of PSH stations in China, and holds more than 50% global market share in hydropower construction, with over 200 GW of installed capacity across 200+ stations. It has built world-record facilities including the 22,500 MW Three Gorges, 16,000 MW Baihetan, 305m Jinping I arch dam, 3,600 MW Hebei Fengning PSH, and 350 MW single-unit Changlongshan PSH. Beyond hydro, POWERCHINA executes utility-scale solar (~9 GW across ~30 countries, including 1.5 GW PV3 Abu Dhabi and Noor II/III CSP Morocco), onshore and offshore wind (~5 GW), thermal, transmission, BESS, and is expanding into hydrogen and mining infrastructure for critical minerals. The technology stack bundles Chinese design, standards, capital, and equipment as a single package (e.g., Ethiopian Adama Wind).

POWERCHINA's revenue model has four streams: (1) lump-sum EPC contracts negotiated bilaterally with sovereign clients and through competitive tenders, (2) multi-decade concession returns via BOT/BOOT/PPP equity stakes (28 overseas investment projects totaling approximately USD 32.721 billion as of September 2022, of which 18 are operational), (3) long-tail O&M and equipment manufacturing, and (4) mining and mineral resource extraction. Key customers include Saudi Electricity Company, Saudi Aramco, ACWA Power, Masdar, ENGIE, SOCAR, EVN, PLN, PGCB, Zijin Mining, Ganfeng Lithium, and AREVA. Pricing is quote-based per project, typically USD-denominated, with concession periods of 20-30 years. POWERCHINA is a flagship contractor for China's Belt and Road Initiative and operates through multiple sub-brands including POWERCHINA, SINOHYDRO, SEPCO, SEPCO III, and PowerChina Resources.

Power China firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Power China
Legal name
Power Construction Corporation of China
Website
https://en.powerchina.cn
Company type
Private
Founded year
2011
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
5,001–10,000 employees
Short description
Power China is a Chinese state-owned, vertically integrated EPC contractor and infrastructure investor delivering power, transportation, water, and mining projects across 130+ countries for sovereign clients and major IPPs, ranked 20th in the Fortune Global 500.
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Power China industry classification

Industry
Product category
Infrastructure Engineering and Construction Services
NAICS
Hydroelectric Power Generation (221111), Electric Power Generation (22111), Utility System Construction (2371), Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction (237130)
SIC
Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900), Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)
akta.pro primary industry
Hydropower Plant EPC (Dam, Run-of-River, Pumped Hydro Civil Works) (EUAEAAAD)
akta.pro secondary industries
Wind Power Plant EPC (Onshore/Offshore) (EUAEAAAF), Hydro BOP Civil & Water Conveyance (Dams, Spillways, Penstocks, Canals) (EUAMAFAG), Hydro Balance-of-Plant EPC (Penstocks, Gates, Intake/Outfall, Auxiliaries) (EUAEADAH), Temporary Construction Utilities & Logistics (Laydown Yards, Temporary Power, Transport) (EUAMAFAL)

Keywords

  • Engineering procurement construction
  • Hydropower construction services
  • Renewable energy EPC
  • Infrastructure project contracting
  • Mining and metallurgy services

Where Power China is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Beijing
HQ country
China
HQ region
Asia

Offices11 records

Markets served

Power China business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

  1. EPC project contracts (Engineering, Procurement, Construction): Core revenue stream: POWERCHINA executes turnkey EPC contracts for power, transportation, building, water conservancy, and mining projects worldwide. Contracts are negotiated per project with sovereign clients, state utilities, IPPs, and private developers. Cumulative contract values in major markets: ~USD 18.33 billion in Saudi Arabia (35 projects), ~USD 11.3 billion in Indonesia (135+ projects), ~USD 6 billion in Vietnam since 2018, USD 5 billion+ in Argentina (30+ projects), USD 4.38 billion completed in Laos.
  2. Investment project returns (BOT/BOOT/PPP): POWERCHINA invests equity in infrastructure projects and earns long-term returns through BOT/BOOT/PPP concessions. As of end September 2022, implemented 28 investment projects in 13 overseas countries with total investment ~USD 32.721 billion. Investment portfolio includes hydropower (Nam Ou 7-station cascade 1,272 MW, Upper Marsyangdi A 50 MW), wind (Dawood 49.5 MW Pakistan, Shelek 60 MW Kazakhstan, Cattle Hill 148.4 MW Australia, Ivovik 84 MW BiH), thermal (Bengkulu, Sulut-3, Kyauk Phyu 135 MW), transportation (China-Laos Railway BOT, Jakarta-Bandung HSR BOT, Dhaka Elevated Expressway PPP), mining (Vientiane Potash, SICOMINES Copper-Cobalt), and equity acquisitions.
  3. Operation, maintenance, and equipment manufacturing: Long-tail revenue from operating and maintaining commissioned power plants and infrastructure. POWERCHINA Vietnam runs localized O&M, equipment manufacturing, and engineering construction businesses. Includes 2-year O&M scope on Cirata Floating Solar Project (192 MW Indonesia).
  4. Mining and mineral resource extraction: POWERCHINA holds equity in mining assets (copper-cobalt, potash, sand-gravel aggregate, lithium, bauxite, uranium, gold) and earns returns from mineral extraction. Examples: SICOMINES copper-cobalt in DR Congo (shareholder and main contractor), Vientiane Plain potash mine in Lao PDR (70% shares, operational since 2014), Letpadung copper mine in Myanmar, Aurora Gold Mine in Guyana, Imouraren Uranium in Niger, LMA Lithium project PV+storage (150 MWp) in Argentina, SPIC Bauxite in Guinea.

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
OtherMulti-year contractQuote-based / project-specific EPC and investment contracts, not publicly listed.

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Power China product offering

Product offering

Core offering

POWERCHINA is a vertically integrated engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractor delivering turnkey power, transportation, building, water conservancy, and mining infrastructure projects worldwide. The company executes projects on an EPC, BOT, BOOT, or PPP basis, providing end-to-end services spanning survey, design, financing, equipment supply, construction, commissioning, and long-term operations and maintenance. It operates across hydropower, pumped storage hydropower, solar PV, wind, thermal, nuclear, transmission, hydrogen, biomass, railway, highway, urban rail, airports, ports, real estate, water/wastewater, and mining/metallurgy sectors in 130+ countries.

Product overview

POWERCHINA (Power Construction Corporation of China) is a Chinese state-owned engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) organization operating a portfolio of integrated business segments rather than a single unified software product. The portfolio centers on Power (with sub-segments including Solar, Wind, Hydro, Pumped Storage Hydropower, Nuclear, Thermal, Transmission, Biomass, and Hydrogen), Transportation Infrastructure (Railway, Highway, Urban Rail Transit, Airport, Port), Building Construction, Water Conservancy, Mining & Metallurgy, and Investment. The Power segment is the company's backbone, supported by more than 60 years of hydropower design/construction experience, a global pumped storage hydropower portfolio exceeding 60 GW, solar EPC across ~30 countries (~9 GW), and wind EPC across multiple countries (~5 GW). The Transportation segment delivers landmark projects such as the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway, the China-Laos Railway, and Serbian metro/bypass works. Building, Water Conservancy, and Mining extend the company's EPC capabilities into real estate, water/wastewater infrastructure, and mineral extraction. The Investment segment functions as a parallel platform deploying capital into hydropower, wind, railway, and mining assets across Belt and Road countries. The company ranks 20th in the Fortune Global 500, 1st among the ENR Top 150 Global Design Firms, and among the ENR Top 250 Global Contractors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

  • SINOHYDRO: One of the four brands under which POWERCHINA operates in Saudi Arabia and globally; EPC contractor for hydropower, thermal power and infrastructure.
  • SEPCO III
  • SEPCO

Products and services

  • Power EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) Turnkey EPC delivery of power generation and grid assets across all major technologies (thermal, hydro, solar, wind, PSH, nuclear, transmission, biomass, hydrogen), including survey, design, equipment procurement, construction, commissioning, and financing. Customers are sovereign utilities, ministries, and IPPs.
  • Solar Power EPC Utility-scale solar PV and CSP EPC services including Noor II/III CSP in Morocco and the 1.5 GW PV3 Al Ajban project in Abu Dhabi. Approximately 9 GW total installed solar capacity delivered across ~30 countries.
  • Wind Power EPC Onshore and offshore wind farm EPC services in countries including Pakistan, Thailand, Vietnam, Ukraine, Argentina, Kazakhstan, Ethiopia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Australia, with approximately 5 GW total installed capacity.
  • Hydropower EPC Global leading hydropower planning, design, and construction services with over 200 GW installed across 200+ large/medium-scale stations, >65% share of large/medium-scale hydropower in China, and >50% global market share. Includes world-record Three Gorges (22,500 MW), Baihetan (16,000 MW), and Jinping I (305m dam).
  • Pumped Storage Hydropower EPC End-to-end PSH services including site selection, survey, design, and construction, with 60+ years of experience, 90%+ of Chinese PSH stations, 50+ large-scale PSH stations built or under construction, total capacity over 60 GW. Includes Hebei Fengning 3,600 MW and Changlongshan 350 MW single unit (world's largest).
  • Thermal Power EPC Thermal power plant EPC services including coal-fired and gas-fired plants. Landmark projects: 2x660 MW Port Qasim (Pakistan), 730 MW Rumaila combined cycle (Iraq), 1,612 MW Quang Trach II LNG (Vietnam), 1,320 MW Rabigh (Saudi Arabia).
  • Nuclear Power Engineering and Construction Nuclear power engineering and construction services listed within POWERCHINA's Power business scope.
  • Power Transmission and Grid Infrastructure EPC Power transmission and grid infrastructure EPC services including power grid network strengthening projects in Bangladesh and high-voltage transmission line construction.
  • Transportation Infrastructure EPC Transportation infrastructure EPC services spanning railway, highway, urban rail transit, airport, and port projects. Landmark projects: Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway (Indonesia), China-Laos Railway, Belgrade Bypass Highway (Serbia), M'Banza Congo New Airport (Angola), Dhaka Elevated Expressway (Bangladesh).
  • Building Construction Specialized building design, construction, and investment services with ongoing projects valued at over 220 billion RMB and total floor area over 70 million m², covering real estate, hospitality, healthcare, and educational facilities.
  • Water Conservancy and Environmental EPC Water conservancy, water supply, wastewater and solid waste disposal, and water environmental management EPC services. Landmark projects: Padma Multipurpose Bridge River Training Works (Bangladesh), Dhasherkandi Sewerage Treatment Plant (Bangladesh), Rabigh 3 IWP Desalination (Saudi Arabia, Guinness-record RO plant), Grand Basra Seawater Desalination (Iraq).
  • Mining and Metallurgy EPC Mining and metallurgical engineering services across 90+ projects in 17+ countries covering energy minerals, metallic minerals, and non-metallic minerals. POWERCHINA holds world-class mining assets in copper-cobalt (SICOMINES, DRC), potash (Vientiane, Laos), lithium, bauxite, gold (Aurora, Guyana), and uranium (Imouraren, Niger).
  • Overseas Investment Platform (BOT/BOOT/PPP) Overseas investment platform deploying capital into hydropower, thermal, wind, photovoltaic, railway, highway, building materials, and mineral resource projects on a BOT/BOOT/PPP basis. 28 projects in 13 countries, approximately USD 32.721 billion total investment, spanning concession periods of 20-30 years. PowerChina Resources Ltd. is the dedicated overseas investment vehicle.

Quantifiable outcome

  • 160,000 homes powered and 2.4 million tons CO₂ reduction annually via PV3 Abu Dhabi Al Ajban 1.5 GW solar project
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Companies that use Power China

Customer profile

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Ideal customer profiles4 records

Power China technology and API

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Feature7 records

Power China partnerships and signals

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Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

  • Stardust Solar EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 May 2026Stardust Solar Energy signed an MOU with POWERCHINA to collaborate on the Zambia 30 MW utility-scale solar project and broader international renewable energy expansion. Establishes framework for engineering collaboration, EPC participation, infrastructure planning, and execution strategy. POWERCHINA's recent completion of Zambia's 100 MW Kabwe Solar Project within ~10 months provides execution credibility. POWERCHINA operates in 130+ countries with deep financing relationships.
  • ACWA PowerflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 January 2026POWERCHINA serves as general contractor for ACWA Power's flagship renewable energy projects across MENA and Central Asia. Examples: 240 MW Khizi-Absheron Wind Power Plant in Azerbaijan (officially opened January 8, 2026, largest wind facility in the Caucasus region, supplying 300,000+ households and reducing CO₂ by 400,000 tons/yr). POWERCHINA also partnered with ACWA Power for the $4.4 billion Saudi renewable energy contracts (2 GW solar + 3 GW wind) awarded by Afif Renewable Energy Company, ACWA Power, and Saudi Aramco. Joint mangrove planting initiative at Jebel Ali Wildlife Sanctuary for World Oceans Day 2026.
  • ENGIEflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 November 2025POWERCHINA, ENGIE, and LONGi signed a cooperation agreement in Beijing for the 1.5 GW PV4 Hazza 1 solar project in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The framework was originally signed in Paris in May 2025, with full implementation agreement signed in Beijing. ENGIE's largest globally solar park, supplying 160,000 homes under 30-year PPA with Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC); set for commercial operations in 2028; financed by seven international banks with Masdar 60% / ENGIE 40% equity split.
  • LONGi Green Energy Technology Co., Ltd.flagshipTechnology or Integration · 28 November 2025LONGi supplies 1.1 GW of its Hi-MO 9 high-efficiency BC modules for the 1.5 GW PV4 Hazza 1 solar project in Abu Dhabi, with POWERCHINA as EPC contractor and ENGIE as co-developer. LONGi also supplies high-efficiency modules to POWERCHINA for a 100 MW project in Oman developed by OQAE and TotalEnergies (per TaiyangNews Middle East Solar PV News Snippets). Chairman Zhong Baoshen emphasized leveraging technological innovation for successful commercial operation.
  • JinkoSolarcoreTechnology or IntegrationJinkoSolar's 50 MW solar PV project in Shinyanga, Tanzania — Tanzania's first solar power plant — achieved full-capacity grid connection using JinkoSolar's high-efficiency PV modules with POWERCHINA as general contractor. The project generates approximately 72,000 MWh of electricity annually and reduces CO₂ emissions by about 57,000 tons per year. Sets benchmark for clean energy in African markets.
  • Power Systems Investment and Construction (PSI)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPSI, a Zambian IPP, signed an EPC agreement with PowerChina for the Nambala solar power project in Zambia's Mumbwa district. Features 290 MWp solar PV + 50 MW/250 MWh battery energy storage system, total ~USD 235 million investment. Targeted financial close by end of August 2026; commercial operations expected Q4 2027. Generated electricity sold to Enpower under USD-denominated PPA with annual escalation mechanism.
  • LilamacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVietnam's state utility EVN awarded a USD 974 million contract to a PowerChina + Lilama consortium for the Quang Trach II LNG-fired power plant (1,612 MW) in Quang Tri province. Scheduled full operation by 2030, with turbines supplied by GE Vernova. Vietnam is pursuing rapid power generation growth to support 8% GDP expansion and net-zero by 2050.
  • Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPOWERCHINA is EPC contractor for Masdar-led renewable projects including Cirata Floating Solar Project (192 MW) in West Java, Indonesia (jointly owned by Masdar and PT Pembangkitan Jawa-Bali), UAE Wind Program (117.5 MW Al Dhafra with 23 Goldwind turbines), and 500 MW Zarafshan wind farm in Uzbekistan (Masdar partnered with Chinese turbine manufacturer Goldwind and contractor PowerChina). Masdar also holds 60% equity in the 1.5 GW Khazna Solar PV project in Abu Dhabi (co-developed with ENGIE, with POWERCHINA involvement).
  • GCL System Integration Technology (GCL SI)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGCL SI is expanding internationally through partnerships with PowerChina Guiyang Engineering Corporation in Africa and Coexito in Latin America to develop off-grid solar-storage solutions and strengthen channel presence. POWERCHINA is one of 26 Chinese suppliers shortlisted for a 2026 solar tender with 31 GW total volume (alongside Trina Solar, LONGi, GCL SI).
  • SDIC Power HoldingsflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPOWERCHINA is engineering contractor for SDIC Power Holdings' 510 MW Batang Toru Hydropower Project in North Sumatra, Indonesia. Indonesian President Prabowo revoked forest-use permits for 28 companies including project owner PT North Sumatra Hydro Energy following late-2025 Sumatra floods/landslides that killed ~1,200 people; the project is under regulatory review. Both Chinese SOEs are expanding hydropower involvement in Southeast Asia since Xi Jinping's 2021 pledge to stop financing overseas coal.
  • Goldwind (Xinjiang Gold Wind Sci & Tech)coreTechnology or IntegrationPOWERCHINA partnered with Goldwind on Cattle Hill Wind Farm in Tasmania, Australia — PowerChina Resources 80% / Goldwind 20% joint venture, AUD 330 million investment, 148.4 MW total nameplate capacity (48 wind turbines), commercial operation since early 2020. Goldwind also supplied 23 turbines for the 117.5 MW UAE Wind Program in Al Dhafra where POWERCHINA Huadeng was EPC contractor. Goldwind + POWERCHINA contracted for 500 MW Zarafshan wind farm in Uzbekistan with Masdar.
  • SOCAR Green (subsidiary of SOCAR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSOCAR established SOCAR Green Company in March 2024 and has partnered with international players including Masdar, ACWA Power, and PowerChina to execute Azerbaijan's green hydrogen and ammonia production pivot toward net zero by 2050. Discussed investment opportunities including Hajigabul district solar power plant project. 240 MW wind farm (largest in South Caucasus) developed in cooperation with ACWA Power and PowerChina, opened January 2026.
  • PowerChina Resources Ltd (PCR)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPowerChina Resources Ltd (PCR) is POWERCHINA's overseas investment arm, holding equity in 28 overseas investment projects (USD 32.721 billion). PCR holds 90% of Upper Marsyangdi A Hydropower Station (Nepal, 50 MW), 80% of Cattle Hill Wind Farm (Australia, 148.4 MW), 51% (later sold) of Ivovik Wind Farm (Bosnia, 84 MW), majority of Bengkulu Coal Plant (Indonesia, 2×110 MW), and 100% of Nam Ou Cascade (Laos, 1,272 MW) — first overseas hydropower project with whole-basin planning and investment by POWERCHINA.
  • Zijin MiningcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPOWERCHINA provides mining and stripping, transportation, road maintenance for Zijin Mining's Aurora Gold Mine in Guyana (170 km from Georgetown, largest and only active gold mine in Guyana) and Zhibula Copper Polymetallic Mine in Tibet (70 km from Lhasa, one of largest porphyry copper mines in China, developed by Tibet Julong Copper Co Ltd controlled by Zijin Mining).
  • AREVA (France)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPOWERCHINA contracted for mining & stripping and infrastructure construction at the Imouraren Uranium Project in Niger's Agadez Region — the largest uranium deposit in Africa and the second-largest in the world. The project is invested by AREVA, a world-leading nuclear power developer.
  • Ganfeng Lithium GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPOWERCHINA is contracted to build the engineering of photovoltaic power (150 MWP installed capacity) and 90 MW/360 MWh energy storage system for LMA's lithium project in Mariana, Salta Province, northwestern Argentina. LMA is a subsidiary of Ganfeng Lithium Group; the mine is one of the largest lithium brine deposits in the world. Scope of work built in two phases.
  • Super Energy (Thailand)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSuper Energy is project investor in POWERCHINA's Bac Lieu Phase III Offshore Wind Power Plant Project (Vietnam, 141 MW, 47 Chinese-brand WTGs) and Soc Trang Phase I Offshore Wind Power Plant Project (Vietnam, 30 MW, 10 Chinese-brand WTGs). EPC contract signed October 2019 — POWERCHINA's first overseas offshore wind plant. Long-term strategic cooperative partner of POWERCHINA International. Upon completion, expected to provide 577 million kWh of clean energy annually.
  • CNTIC Capital Co.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChinese CNTIC Capital Co. holds 39% of VE Ivovik (project company for the 84 MW Ivovik Wind Farm in Canton 10 of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina), with Luxembourg-based Ivovik Wind Power holding 61%. Sinohydro Holding (PowerChina Resources subsidiary) previously held 51% but sold to Ivovik Wind Power in September 2022 with Herzeg-Bosnia Canton Government approval. Includes 30-year concession, EUR 133 million total investment.
  • China Energy Engineering Corporation (CEEC)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPOWERCHINA and China Energy Engineering Corporation together secured approximately USD 4.4 billion in contracts from Saudi Arabia's Afif Renewable Energy Company, ACWA Power, and Saudi Aramco for 2 GW solar and 3 GW wind projects in Middle East and Africa region (per TaiyangNews Middle East & Africa Solar PV News Snippets). Both are major Chinese state-owned engineering firms operating in parallel.
  • PT Toba Bara Energi / PT Minahasa Cahaya Lestari (MCL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPOWERCHINA formed a joint venture with PT Toba Bara Sejahtera Tbk (publicly listed company in Indonesia) to invest in Indonesian IPP projects. The JV holds shares in PT Minahasa Cahaya Lestari (MCL), which holds a 25-year PPA for the Sulut-3 2×50 MW Coal-fired Steam Power Plant in Manado, North Sulawesi. Sinohydro holds 10% of MCL shares with PT Toba Bara Energi; financing from Bank Mandiri Indonesia. COD unit 1 February 21, 2021; COD unit 2 July 1, 2021. Sinohydro's first IPP investment project in Indonesia.
  • China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)flagshipOthersPOWERCHINA is implementing several CPEC flagship projects including Port Qasim 2×660 MW Coal-fired Power Plant, Dawood Wind Power Project (49,500 kW, one of the first 14 key energy development projects under CPEC), Haveli Bahadur Shah 1,230 MW Combined Cycle Power Project, Tarbela 4th Extension Hydropower Station (Civil Works), Tarbela 5th Extension Hydropower Project, and Diamer Basha Dam Project (MW-1) Dam Part plus Tangir Hydropower Works. POWERCHINA entered Pakistan in 1987 with ~USD 2.2 billion total investment.
  • Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)flagshipOthersPOWERCHINA is a flagship EPC contractor and investor under China's Belt and Road Initiative, with 28 overseas investment projects in 13 countries (~USD 32.721 billion), 135+ projects in Indonesia (~USD 11.3B), 35 projects in Saudi Arabia (~USD 18.33B), and major engagements across Pakistan, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Laos, Serbia, UAE, Oman, Iraq, Kuwait, and dozens more BRI countries. Zhanatas Wind Farm (Kazakhstan, 100 MW) was a key BRI capacity cooperation project. PowerChina Resources is the dedicated investment vehicle for BRI-related opportunities.

Scale indicators22 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Power China competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • China Energy Engineering Corporation (CEEC): Direct Chinese SOE peer in power EPC and investment. POWERCHINA and CEEC jointly secured the ~$4.4B Saudi renewable contracts (2 GW solar + 3 GW wind) and compete for the same global power tenders, including hydropower, thermal, and transmission.
  • China Communications Construction Company (CCCC): Direct Chinese SOE peer and fellow Fortune Global 500 EPC. CCCC competes with POWERCHINA on transportation infrastructure (rail, ports, highways), water conservancy, and overseas BRI projects; both share access to Chinese policy bank financing.
  • China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC): Direct Chinese SOE peer in building, transportation, and infrastructure EPC. CSCEC is the world's largest construction company by revenue and competes with POWERCHINA on building construction, urban rail, and overseas mega-projects.
  • China Railway Group Limited (CREC): Direct Chinese SOE peer specializing in railway, urban rail, and bridge EPC. CREC competes with POWERCHINA on transportation and infrastructure tenders, including the same BRI-related rail corridors POWERCHINA targets (e.g., Jakarta-Bandung HSR adjacent work).
  • China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC): Direct Chinese SOE peer in railway and infrastructure EPC. CRCC competes head-to-head with POWERCHINA on overseas rail, metro, and HSR projects, including in BRI geographies such as Laos, Indonesia, and Serbia.

Broad incumbents

  • Vinci SA: Global French infrastructure and concession incumbent. Vinci competes with POWERCHINA on transportation, energy, and water concessions worldwide, particularly in Europe, Africa, and the Americas where Vinci's concessions arm overlaps with POWERCHINA's BOT/PPP model.
  • Hochtief AG: German global infrastructure EPC incumbent (ACS Group subsidiary). Hochtief competes with POWERCHINA on large-scale building, transportation, and energy projects, with comparable mega-project execution capability.
  • ACS Group (Actividades de Construcción y Servicios): Spanish global infrastructure and concessions incumbent. ACS competes with POWERCHINA on large-scale transportation, energy, and industrial EPC, with a comparable concessions portfolio (Iridium, Abertis) to POWERCHINA's BOT/PPP book.
  • Bechtel Corporation: US-headquartered private global EPC incumbent. Bechtel competes with POWERCHINA on gigawatt-scale power (nuclear, thermal, renewables), LNG, and rail projects, with comparable engineering depth and Western-financed access.
  • Larsen & Toubro (L&T): Indian global infrastructure and EPC incumbent. L&T competes with POWERCHINA on power (thermal, hydro, nuclear), transportation, and water projects across the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia, with comparable scale and engineering depth.

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Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

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Frequently asked questions about Power China

What does Power China do?

POWERCHINA is a vertically integrated engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractor delivering turnkey power, transportation, building, water conservancy, and mining infrastructure projects worldwide. The company executes projects on an EPC, BOT, BOOT, or PPP basis, providing end-to-end services spanning survey, design, financing, equipment supply, construction, commissioning, and long-term operations and maintenance. It operates across hydropower, pumped storage hydropower, solar PV, wind, thermal, nuclear, transmission, hydrogen, biomass, railway, highway, urban rail, airports, ports, real estate, water/wastewater, and mining/metallurgy sectors in 130+ countries.

Is Power China a public or private company?

Power China is a private company. It is classified as state government owned and is currently operating.

When was Power China founded?

Power China was founded in 2011. It employs 5,001 to 10,000 people.

Where is Power China based?

Power China is headquartered in Beijing, China, in the Asia region.

How does Power China make money?

Four revenue lines are on record. EPC project contracts (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) is the primary driver. The others are investment project returns (BOT/BOOT/PPP), operation, maintenance, and equipment manufacturing and mining and mineral resource extraction.

Who are Power China's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are China Energy Engineering Corporation (CEEC), China Communications Construction Company (CCCC), China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC), China Railway Group Limited (CREC) and China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC). Broad incumbents are Vinci SA, Hochtief AG, ACS Group (Actividades de Construcción y Servicios), Bechtel Corporation and Larsen & Toubro (L&T).

Does Power China have an API?

No public API is recorded for Power China.

What industry is Power China in?

Power China's product category is Infrastructure Engineering and Construction Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUAEAAAD, Hydropower Plant EPC (Dam, Run-of-River, Pumped Hydro Civil Works), with a secondary code of EUAEAAAF, Wind Power Plant EPC (Onshore/Offshore). Its NAICS code is 221111 and its SIC code is 4900.

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PandailyPOWERCHINA Connects 1-GW Gonghe Solar PV and Molten-Salt Tower Project in Qinghai to the GridPOWERCHINA's 1-GW Gonghe project in Qinghai, combining 900 MW PV and 100 MW molten-salt tower, was connected to the grid on October 1. The project is expected to deliver about 2.2 billion kWh annually, saving 690,000 tons of coal and cutting CO2 emissions by 2.07 million tons. It is part of China's second batch of large-scale wind and solar bases.SemanaNuevo estadio El Campín tendrá que esperar: Galán revela las razones del retrasoBogotá's mayor Carlos Fernando Galán confirmed on September 29 that the new El Campín stadium will miss its initial deadline, with a new date to be announced soon. The project, now managed by PowerChina, aims for a 60,000-seat venue, and Galán cited administrative and technical adjustments as reasons for the delay.LarepublicaLa firma PowerChina será la encargada de construir el nuevo estadio El CampínPowerChina was selected to build the new El Campín stadium in Bogotá under an EPC contract covering engineering, procurement, and construction. The company has experience in infrastructure projects, including a 35,000-seat stadium in Angola. The stadium's final capacity is still under study, with expansion to 60,000 seats considered.Portafolio.coNuevo estadio El Campín ya tiene constructor: PowerChina asumirá la obra y estudian mayor aforoPowerChina was selected as the main contractor for the new El Campín stadium in Bogotá, under an EPC contract covering engineering, procurement, and construction. The project is studying a capacity increase to 60,000 spectators, though the final number is not yet set. Construction could begin in about two months pending administrative approvals.SeeNewsSerbia signs 102 mln euro road construction contract with PowerChinaSerbia signed a 102 million euro contract with PowerChina for a 6.28 km road between Uzice and Bajina Basta, including a 1.26 km tunnel and six bridges. The tunnel has two traffic lanes and an evacuation tube, with completion due in 42 months.Nikkei AsiaChina's exit from utility sales hints at declining interest in PakistanA subsidiary of PowerChina withdrew from bidding to acquire Pakistan's largest electricity distribution company, signaling a decline in Chinese interest in the country's power sector. The move comes despite decade-old ties under the Belt and Road Initiative.ZawyaPowerChina expands Egypt footprint with 1.8GW wind power projectsPowerChina is advancing over 1.8GW of wind projects in Egypt, including the operational 500MW Amunet Gulf of Suez project and two under-construction projects. The company is also expanding into energy storage, having kicked off work on a Sungrow battery manufacturing facility in Ain Sokhna. Since 2012, PowerChina has created over 2,000 direct jobs in Egypt.AInvestEgypt's Biggest Wind Farm Is a China Headline — Here's Who Actually Gets PaidPowerChina is installing turbines at Egypt's 1.1-gigawatt wind farm, but it is a construction contractor, not the owner. The owner, Suez Wind Energy, holds the 25-year power-purchase agreement and receives the electricity revenue. The project is not investable through a U.S. retail investor channel.Third NewsPOWERCHINA Expands Wind Power and Energy Storage in Egypt Amid Sustainable TransitionPOWERCHINA is expanding wind power and energy storage in Egypt, with projects exceeding 1.8 GW, including the operational 500 MW Amunet Gulf of Suez Wind Project and the 1.1 GW Gulf of Suez project. The company also initiated a 50,000-square-meter energy storage manufacturing facility in Ain Sokhna in August 2026, marking Sungrow's first battery storage base in the region.Third NewsPOWERCHINA's Commitment to Egypt's Wind Power and Energy Storage InitiativesPOWERCHINA is advancing Egypt's renewable energy with wind projects exceeding 1.8 GW and a new energy storage manufacturing facility in Ain Sokhna. The company has created over 2,000 direct and 10,000 indirect jobs since 2012, and plans to continue collaborating with Egyptian and international stakeholders.