1. technical advantages: manufacturers in some countries have a leading edge in thermal power generation technology, and their products are more efficient, more reliable or more environmentally friendly. For example, some companies in Europe and Japan have a good reputation in this respect.
2. Quality control: Overseas suppliers will provide higher standards of product quality and service level to ensure the long-term stable operation of power generation equipment.
3. Project requirements: It is a construction project under EPC mode, and the contractor will choose foreign suppliers who have cooperated with it to ensure the smooth progress of the project.
4. Cost consideration: Although overseas procurement will increase the transportation cost, it is still cost-effective sometimes considering the performance of the product and the operating cost within the life cycle.
5. Policy factors: The local government encourages the introduction of foreign capital and technology, which leads to the demand for foreign equipment.
6. International bidding: In order to ensure fair competition and transparency, large-scale projects usually adopt international bidding, which can attract high-quality suppliers from all over the world.
7. Market conditions: If the domestic market supply cannot meet the demand or the price is too high, overseas procurement becomes a feasible choice.