The Sohar 1,718 MW Combined Cycle Gas Turbine Power Plant in Oman started commercial operations on May 4, 2019. To date, it has generated 23 billion kWh of electricity, which has greatly eased the shortage of the local power supply.

These projects have promoted the "going global" and industrial upgrading of China's power industry and improved the brand image of Chinese power companies in Oman and the Middle East.

Initiated in 2015, the Asian Power Awards identifies projects that represent the highest level of development in the power industry in Asia.

It has been widely recognized by the industry and the award-winning projects selected by it have made great contributions to promoting the development of the Asian power sector.