ABU DHABI, 14th January, 2025 (WAM) -- Jin Huibin, Country Representative and Commercial Manager of PowerChina, reaffirmed the company's commitment to expanding its operations and increasing its investments in the renewable energy sector in the region.
He highlighted that the Middle East, and particularly the Gulf countries, are brimming with large-scale projects and major investment opportunities.
In statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) during his participation in the World Future Energy Summit, part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, he noted that the UAE and the wider Gulf region are strategic markets for PowerChina, emphasising the open investment environment that creates significant opportunities for global companies to contribute to the development of clean energy.
He pointed out that PowerChina is ranked among the world’s top 500 companies in the Fortune Global 500 list and is classified as one of the six largest construction companies globally, according to the ENR's Global Contractors rankings.
Regarding the company’s plans in the UAE, Jin highlighted that PowerChina is working on future projects with partners such as Masdar and EDF to enhance clean energy solutions. He explained that these projects contribute to the UAE’s vision of increasing the use of renewable energy and reducing emissions, positioning Power China as a key partner in achieving national sustainability goals.
Jin further explained that the company is focusing its efforts on supporting the transition to clean energy in the region through large-scale projects, including the establishment of solar power plants and other initiatives. He further noted that PowerChina had previously signed several agreements in the region, including a 1.5 GW solar energy project in the UAE.