Shanghai Electric secures gas turbine project in Sarawak Malaysia
Shanghai Electric signed a contract for Unit 3 of the Samalaju Combined Cycle Gas Turbine project in Sarawak marking its heavy duty turbine deployment in Malaysia
China's Shanghai Electric has secured a significant gas turbine project in Sarawak, Malaysia, marking the company's first overseas deployment of a heavy-duty gas turbine. The contract, awarded for Unit 3 of the Samalaju Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) Project, highlights China's growing influence in international heavy-duty gas turbine technology.
Shanghai Electric will supply a complete package of major equipment, including gas and steam turbines, generators, heat recovery steam generators (HRSGs), and an air-cooled system, as well as provide engineering, procurement, construction (EPC) services and long-term lifecycle support. Li Wenkai, deputy head of the Power Generation Engineering Consultancy Department, emphasized that this is a substantial breakthrough for China's heavy-duty gas turbines in international competition.
The Malaysian market values technology, delivery, and full lifecycle costs in equipment selection, and Shanghai Electric's success in this mature market signifies the company's growing commercial validation. The Samalaju project demonstrates Shanghai Electric's competitiveness in overseas engineering and core equipment capabilities, signaling a shift from equipment going overseas with engineering projects to direct exports of complete equipment and solutions.
The move aligns with changing demand in international power markets, where overseas developers increasingly seek turnkey solutions backed by long-term services. As the global gas turbine market faces tight supply, with global orders reaching 90-100 GW in 2025 and manufacturing capacity at 55-60 GW, Shanghai Electric's approach of offering integrated solutions and full lifecycle support may appeal to overseas developers seeking shorter delivery times and alternative providers.
Shanghai Electric aims to expand globally during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), shifting from engineering project overseas development to equipment exports, international investment in production capacity and industrial supply chains, and broader coordinated overseas development.
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