BANGKOK, Thailand, March 9 — 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.
