As infrastructure development and energy demand continue to accelerate across Southeast Asia under the Belt and Road Initiative, an increasing number of Chinese engineering and technical service companies are expanding overseas and participating in international energy and infrastructure projects.

Among them, Guangzhou Good Young Power Engineering Design Co Ltd has emerged as one of South China’s notable private-sector power engineering consultancies. In recent years, the company has actively expanded its international footprint, participating in energy projects in the Philippines, Fiji, and other emerging markets.


 

Building.hk spoke with Mr. Eric Liang, CEO of Guangzhou Good Young Power Engineering Design Co., Ltd., to discuss the company’s development journey, overseas project experience, and his outlook on opportunities in the Philippines and the wider ASEAN region.

From Regional Design Consultancy to International Technical Service Provider

Building.hk:

Could you introduce your company to our readers, including its core business activities, areas of expertise, and overseas development strategy?

Eric Liang:

Founded in 2005, Guangzhou Good Young Power Engineering Design Co., Ltd. is a national high-tech enterprise specializing in power engineering design and technical services. Over nearly two decades of development, the company has become an influential power engineering service provider in South China.
    Our services cover transmission and distribution engineering design up to 220kV, power consultancy, grid planning, renewable energy EPC projects, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and related technical services.
    In recent years, we have actively pursued international expansion under the Belt and Road Initiative. As one of Guangdong’s earlier private power engineering firms to venture overseas, we have participated in energy projects across Southeast Asia, East Africa, and Oceania through design subcontracting and EPC collaboration models.
    We have also established a permanent service office in Nadi, Fiji, to provide localized technical support. As our international business continues to grow, the company is gradually transforming from a regional engineering consultancy into an international power engineering and technical services provider.

Building.hk:

Your company has been actively involved in overseas energy and engineering projects. Could you share some representative international projects, particularly in ASEAN and other emerging markets?

Eric Liang:

Over the past few years, we have focused on ASEAN countries and Pacific island markets while participating in several international energy developments.
    One notable project is the 24MW Solar PV and 45MWh Battery Energy Storage Project on Luzon Island in the Philippines. Our team was responsible for grid interconnection and distribution network optimization design. By optimizing the energy storage integration scheme, we enhanced the local grid’s ability to absorb renewable energy while helping deliver a more stable and sustainable power supply.
    Another key project is the Nadi Grid Upgrade Project in Fiji. To address aging infrastructure and reliability issues, we carried out transmission line optimization and distribution network planning works, significantly improving local power supply reliability and providing valuable experience for our continued expansion into Pacific island markets.
    These projects demonstrate the growing demand for Chinese power engineering expertise in emerging markets and highlight the value that specialized technical services can bring to local energy development.

Building.hk:

How do you assess the opportunities and challenges facing Chinese engineering companies expanding overseas today?

Eric Liang:

Chinese engineering companies currently face both significant opportunities and challenges in overseas markets.
    On the opportunity side, infrastructure and energy demand continue to grow across ASEAN, the Middle East, and Africa. In particular, the global transition toward renewable energy has created substantial opportunities for Chinese companies, which possess strong technological and cost advantages in solar, wind, and energy storage solutions.
    At the same time, geopolitical uncertainties, intensifying international competition, and the need for stronger localization capabilities remain important challenges.
    For private technical enterprises like ours, collaborating with large state-owned enterprises offers a practical and effective model. By focusing on our strengths in design and engineering services, we can contribute specialized expertise while enhancing the overall competitiveness of Chinese companies abroad.

The Philippines: One of ASEAN’s Most Promising Energy Markets

Building.hk:

The Philippines has attracted increasing attention from Chinese energy and engineering companies. How do you view the market’s future potential?

Eric Liang:

The Philippines is one of the ASEAN markets we are most optimistic about. The country’s economy continues to grow steadily, driving strong increases in electricity demand. However, supply shortages remain a challenge, creating significant opportunities for power generation, transmission, distribution, and renewable energy development.
    Equally important, the Philippine government is actively pursuing energy transition policies, targeting a renewable energy share of 35% by 2030 while promoting green energy auction programs and opening the sector further to foreign investment.
    For Chinese companies, substantial opportunities exist in solar power, battery storage, and grid infrastructure. Supported by a comprehensive industrial supply chain and extensive engineering experience, Chinese enterprises are well-positioned to play a larger role in the country’s renewable energy development.

Building.hk:

Looking ahead, what are your views on future cooperation between China and ASEAN countries in infrastructure and energy development?

Eric Liang:

I am highly optimistic about the future of China–ASEAN cooperation in energy and infrastructure.
    ASEAN countries are experiencing rapid industrialization and urbanization, creating substantial demand for infrastructure and energy investment. China, meanwhile, possesses strong capabilities in technology, engineering expertise, manufacturing, and supply chain integration. This creates a highly complementary partnership.
    Cooperation has already evolved beyond traditional equipment exports toward a more comprehensive model that integrates engineering construction, investment, operations, and technical services. Renewable energy projects, regional grid interconnections, and cross-border electricity cooperation are expected to become major growth drivers in the years ahead.
    As the Belt and Road Initiative continues to align with ASEAN development strategies, both sides have an opportunity to build a greener, more resilient, and better-connected regional energy network. We will continue to deepen our presence in ASEAN and bring Chinese power engineering expertise and technical services to more countries across the region.

Interviewee Profile

Eric Liang, CEO

Guangzhou Good Young Power Engineering Design Co Ltd

Eric Liang has extensive experience in power engineering design, grid planning, and renewable energy project development. He has been actively involved in promoting the company’s international expansion strategy and has participated in major overseas energy projects in the Philippines, Fiji, and other emerging markets. Under his leadership, the company continues to expand its presence across ASEAN and Belt and Road markets, providing specialized power engineering and technical services to support regional energy development.
 

(Reported by Building.hk)