CC is named on the Top 25 EPC Contractors for 2025, reflecting its significant contribution to major infrastructure and energy developments in the region.
Over the past year, UCC Holding has solidified its position as a leading global contractor in the energy, concessions, and construction sectors. Headquartered in Qatar and ranked #41 on ENR’s Top 250 International Contractors for 2025, the company continues to invest and deliver large-scale, complex projects across the Middle East, Africa, and beyond.
Leveraging world-class EPCF and Concessions capabilities, UCC Holding executes energy, major infrastructure, aviation, and marine projects, integrating advanced engineering, efficient procurement, and precise construction execution to ensure timely delivery to the highest standards of quality and safety.
In Syria, UCC Holding is advancing one of the region’s most ambitious power development programs, including Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) plants at Traifawi (1,500 MW), Zayzoun (750 MW), Deir Alzour (750 MW), and Mehardeh (1,000 MW). Alongside these, the 1,000 MW Wedian Alrabee solar project represents the company’s commitment to renewable energy, collectively adding over 5,000 MW to Syria’s national grid.
Beyond Syria, UCC Holding is actively engaged in upstream and gas-to-power projects in Iraq and Libya. These initiatives aim to strengthen national energy systems, enhance power generation capacity, and ensure greater energy security. By leveraging its expertise across the energy value chain, UCC is contributing to the region’s industrial growth and supporting a balanced transition toward cleaner and more reliable energy solutions.
UCC Holding’s portfolio extends into Kazakhstan, where it is delivering a 1,100 MW CCGT plant in the Kyzylorda region and developing multiple Kashagan gas processing plants with capacities of 1, 2.5, and 6 BCMA. The company is also constructing major pipeline projects, including the 1,450 km Beineu–Bozoi–Shymkent pipeline and a 635 km northern pipeline across the Aktobe and Kostanay regions. These projects demonstrate UCC’s ability to integrate EPC expertise with large-scale energy infrastructure, supporting both national development goals and regional energy security.
Aviation infrastructure is another cornerstone of UCC’s operations. Over the last 12 months, the company has been involved in redevelopment projects for Tripoli International Airport in Libya and Bugesera International Airport in Rwanda, while UCC led a consortium of 5 companies to build, operate, and transfer Damascus International Airport to reach a capacity of 31 million passengers in the last phase. Each project combines modern design, efficient construction, and long-term operational considerations, thereby reflecting UCC’s capacity to deliver transformational infrastructure across multiple sectors.
In addition, UCC Holding is pioneering sustainability initiatives. In Qatar, the company is leading the world’s largest 3D construction printing program in a PPP project, currently printing schools to reduce material waste, cut carbon emissions, and accelerate project delivery. Renewable energy integration forms a central pillar of UCC’s strategy, with large-scale solar installations in Libya and Syria and solar-ready designs incorporated into conventional power plants. Green construction practices, modular techniques, and digital tools such as Building Information Modelling and AI-driven planning further enhance efficiency, resource optimisation, and environmental performance.
Safety and workforce wellbeing are integral to UCC Holding’s operations. The company implements internationally certified Health, Safety, and Environment systems, including ISO 45001 and ISO 14001, guided by a Zero Harm policy. Comprehensive training, proactive risk assessments, and digital monitoring systems ensure safe execution across all projects, while employee wellness initiatives support occupational health and community engagement.
UCC Holding is expanding with projects in Syria, Iraq, Libya, and Kazakhstan, as well as power plants, gas facilities, and pipelines. Guided by its “Building for Generations” ethos, the company delivers sustainable infrastructure that powers economies, connects communities, and builds resilient futures across the Middle East and beyond.
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