CEEC and France's TotalEnergies signed an EPC contract for Iraq's Artawi 1 GW photovoltaic (PV) project in Dubai on August 7, local time.

This project is the first large-scale project in the Iraqi government's PV construction plan, and serves as a significant milestone in CEEC's commitment to international capacity cooperation and its collaboration with multinational companies to tap into overseas renewable energy markets and drive global energy transformation.

The project is situated in the Basra Province in southern Iraq, approximately 70 kilometers away from the city of Basra. The EPC service encompasses the design, procurement, construction, and commissioning of the PV power plant site and a 132 kV booster station, with an AC side capacity of 1 GW.

Once completed, it is projected to generate 2.9 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 2.385 million tons.

The project will meet Iraq's growing electricity demands, facilitate the optimization of its power structure, and accelerate its economic reconstruction.

The project will be jointly promoted and implemented by China Energy International Group Co., Ltd., Tianjin Electric Power Construction Co., Ltd., and CPECC Southwest Electric Power Design Institute, Co., Ltd.

It is expected to officially start construction by the end of this year and be completed in early 2027. The project will adhere to a high degree of localization, creating ample employment opportunities and stimulating regional economic development.

CEEC has been involved in numerous high-quality projects in Iraq since entering the Iraqi market in 2011. These projects include the 650 MW Combined Cycle Power Plant Expansion Project in Al-Basra, the 2X610 MW Power Plant in Wasit, the 2X47 MW Gas Power Plant in Maysan, the 2X125 MW Combined Cycle Power Plant in Amarah, Maysan, the 2X630 MW Power Plant in Salahaddin, and the Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) project in Suwaira.

Moving forward, China Energy International Group Co., Ltd. will take the signing of the project to actively take a leading and coordinating role, collaborate with member companies, innovate development strategies, leverage its strong professional capabilities and extensive experience in project delivery, and promote the alignment between the Belt and Road cooperation and Iraq's reconstruction plan.