Rabigh 2 CCGT expansion (~2,400 MW, gas-fired combined cycle) – full EPC contract signed with POWERCHINA, Elsewedy Electric & Sinohydro
توسعة محطة رابغ 2 للدورة المركبة (نحو 2,400 ميغاواط) – توقيع عقد الهندسة والتوريد والإنشاء الكامل مع باور تشاينا والسويدي إلكتريك وسينوهيدرو
Turbine-island, HRSG, piping, HV switchyard and civil subcontractors should approach the POWERCHINA-Elsewedy-Sinohydro EPC team now that the Rabigh 2 contract is signed.
| Type | Contract award |
|---|---|
| Status | Contract awarded – subcontracting open |
| Country | Saudi Arabia · Rabigh |
| Client / owner | ACWA Power (developer) |
| Awarded to | POWERCHINA / Elsewedy Electric / Sinohydro (consortium) |
| Announced | 12 Oct 2026 |
| Project type | Power plants & renewables, Substations & transmission grids |
Trades and packages needed
- Mechanical erection & equipment installation (main package)
- Process piping fabrication & welding (main package)
- MV/HV substations & transmission lines (main package)
- Electrical & instrumentation (E&I) installation (main package)
- Concrete works (in-situ) (main package)
- Heavy lifting, rigging & transport (main package)
- Structural steel fabrication & erection
- Piling & deep foundations
- Industrial hot & cold insulation
- Industrial blasting, coating & painting
- NDT, inspection & certification
- Scaffolding & access
- Cables, switchgear & electrical materials
- Pipes, valves & fittings supply
- Manpower supply
What to do
The contract has been awarded. The winner will now buy materials and subcontract packages – contact their procurement team.