Xinjiang Emin 1,400 MW (4x350 MW) pumped-storage power station – construction launched (upper/lower reservoirs, underground powerhouse, switchyard, tunnels)
ترسية عقد – China
Northern Xinjiang's first GW-class pumped-storage plant starts works (cavern excavation from Nov 2026, 72-month build); tunnelling, concrete, steel penstock, turbine-generator and 500 kV switchyard suppliers should engage now.
| Type | Contract award |
|---|---|
| Status | Contract awarded – subcontracting open |
| Country | China · Emin County, Tacheng, Xinjiang |
| Client / owner | Emin pumped-storage project company (owner not named) |
| Value | CNY 10.5B |
| Announced | 18 Oct 2026 |
| Project type | Power plants & renewables |
Trades and packages needed
- Tunnelling & microtunnelling (main package)
- Earthworks, excavation & site grading (main package)
- Concrete works (in-situ) (main package)
- Mechanical erection & equipment installation (main package)
- MV/HV substations & transmission lines
- Rebar cutting, bending & fixing
- Ground improvement, grouting & shoring
- Heavy lifting, rigging & transport
- Equipment & crane rental
- Ready-mix concrete, cement & aggregates
- Electrical & instrumentation (E&I) installation
What to do
The contract has been awarded. The winner will now buy materials and subcontract packages – contact their procurement team.