Abu Dhabi state offtaker Emirates Water and Electricity Company (Ewec) received three proposals for the 2.5GW Taweelah C independent power project which it is looking to award by 4Q 2025 and bring online in 4Q 2028.

Consortia that delivered proposals include one of Saudi firm Al Jomaih and Singapore’s Sembcorp, another grouping Japan’s Sumitomo, Korea Overseas Infrastructure & Urban Development Corporation, and Korean Midland Power, as well as a consortium of Korea Western Power, Etihad Water, and Japan’s Kyuden. The announcement follows a request for proposal for another “carbon-capture-ready” 3.3GW Al Nouf plant in August (MEES, 22 August). (CONTINUED - 124 WORDS)