Black & Veatch Awarded Engineering Design for Major Combined Cycle Power Development in Taiwan

BANGKOK, Thailand--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Black & Veatch, a global leader in human critical infrastructure, has been selected by Formosa Heavy Industry Corporation (FHI) to deliver the full engineering design scope for a 2 × 1200MW H class combined cycle power plant being developed by the Mai-Liao Power Corporation (MPC) in the Mailiao area, Taiwan. This follows MPC being awarded a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) in 2025. Upon completion, the plant will have the capacity to provide electricity for approximately 1.8 million homes and enhances the region’s generation efficiency, improves energy system resilience and supports industrial demand growth.

The prior 25-year term PPA of two coal-fired units expired in 2025 and the units will be dismantled as part of the new project. Black & Veatch is leading the region in the delivery of new gas-fired facilities with more than 160 GW of global combustion turbine experience and a track record of supporting clients in repurposing coal-fired assets.

“Black & Veatch’s selection by MPC and FHI demonstrates the strong technical capabilities and deep project experience we bring to major energy developments across the APAC region,” said Jerin Raj, Senior Vice President & Managing Director for APAC & India, Black & Veatch. “Our engineering team is committed to delivering high quality design and technical expertise that will enable efficient, reliable power generation for the Mailiao area. We look forward to continuing our close collaboration throughout the project’s lifecycle.”

Black & Veatch’s Scope

Black & Veatch was selected following a competitive process in which MPC and FHI looked for a partner with the technical depth and delivery experience needed for a project of this scale.

Under a selective bidding process, FHI awarded Black & Veatch responsibility for:

• Conceptual design
• Basic engineering design
• Detailed engineering design
• Technical support for critical equipment procurement

Supporting regional decarbonization goals

The project reinforces the region’s strategy of modernizing legacy generation assets with cleaner, more efficient technologies, providing improved operational flexibility and supporting long term power system reliability.

Further, the announcement today is a demonstration of the region’s ongoing shift toward lower carbon power, aligning with long term plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance energy efficiency. When completed, the facility will support efforts to meet the government’s 2050 net zero emissions pathway and interim regulatory targets, which include strengthened reduction milestones for 2030–2035.

Strengthening Long Term Partnerships

The project aligns with Black & Veatch’s strategy of supporting clients through the full lifecycle of energy transition initiatives — from planning and advisory through to engineering and execution.

About Black & Veatch

Black & Veatch is a 100-percent employee-owned global engineering, procurement, consulting and construction company with a more than 100-year track record of innovation in sustainable infrastructure. Since 1915, we have helped our clients improve the lives of people around the world by addressing the resilience and reliability of our most important infrastructure and energy assets.

Black & Veatch has operated in Asia Pacific since the 1960s, delivering innovative, reliable, and resilient projects across the region. Today, Black & Veatch employs approximately 1,500 professionals in the region, spread across offices in The Philippines, Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand. The company is focused on delivering the region’s next generation of human critical infrastructure. Learn more about us at the Black & Veatch newsroom, and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.

About MPC

Mai-Liao Power Corporation (MPC) is an independent power producer based in MaiLiao Township, Yunlin County, Taiwan. Founded in 1996, the company operates with an installed capacity of 1,800 megawatts, generated primarily through thermal power production. MPC is part of the Formosa Plastics Group, one of Taiwan’s largest industrial conglomerates.

About Formosa Heavy Industries

Formosa Heavy Industries Corporation (FHI), established in 1991, is a leading Taiwanese engineering and heavy manufacturing company within the Formosa Plastics Group. Leveraging decades of industrial construction experience, FHI offers comprehensive capabilities in engineering design, cold working, arc welding, large-scale machining, and the lifting and installation of heavy equipment.

FHI delivers engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services across multiple sectors, including refinery, petrochemical, plastics, artificial fiber and steel industries. The company also provides EPC services for power plants and cogeneration facilities, including environmental control systems, and manufactures high precision gear reducers and increasers. FHI additionally supports intelligent logistics and automated warehouse systems for industrial clients, reflecting its broad technical expertise and long-standing track record in complex industrial projects.