Recently, the 1,180MW combined-cycle power station project in Bhikki, Pakistan, constructed and operated by HEI, has won the 2026 International Safety Award granted by the British Safety Council and been rated at the Merit level. This honor once again demonstrates HEI's outstanding strength in international occupational health and safety management, marking that its relevant management standards have been highly recognized by global authoritative institutions.

As one of the most influential and credible awards in the global occupational health and safety sector, the International Safety Award is open to enterprises worldwide. It is renowned for stringent assessment criteria and standardized, rigorous procedures, focusing on evaluating enterprises' comprehensive performance in safety management system development, risk prevention and control capabilities, and employee health and well-being protection. The outstanding performance of the Bhikki Power Station Project in winning this award fully proves that the Company's safety management work has reached internationally advanced standards.

Behind this honor lies HEI's long-term commitment to the philosophy of "Safety First, Prevention Foremost". Throughout the construction, operation and maintenance of the Bhikki project, the Company has always prioritized safety management, steadily advanced the standardized and refined development of the safety management system, improved the dual mechanism of hierarchical risk control and hidden danger investigation & rectification, and fostered a safety culture featuring full staff participation, proactive prevention and whole-process control. It has comprehensively consolidated the bottom line of work safety, ensured the safe, stable and efficient operation of the project, and provided reliable support for local energy supply. Winning the International Safety Award is not only high recognition of the Company's past safety management achievements, but also a strong motivation for the continuous improvement of safety management capabilities in the future.

Going forward, taking this award as an opportunity, HEI will adhere to the international development philosophy, benchmark against world-class standards, and continuously elevate its health, safety and environmental management level to effectively protect employees' life and health as well as the stable operation of projects. Meanwhile, the Company will further explore overseas markets, strive to deliver safer, more reliable, and greener energy solutions for global clients, continuously enhance the reputation of "Made in China" in the international energy sector, and contribute Chinese wisdom and HEI's strength to global energy transition and sustainable development.