Fluor's scope of work includes full EPCM services using a design-build approach, which also includes the trichlorosilane plant, chemical vapor deposition reactors, converters, and associated utilities, offsites and infrastructure. The new facility will be located adjacent to LDK Solar's existing solar wafer manufacturing facilities at its Xinyu City headquarters.

"Fluor and LDK Solar are dedicated to bringing this fast-track project online to meet the increasing worldwide demand for polysilicon-based renewable energy sources," said David Seaton, president of Fluor's Energy and Chemicals Group. "With the increasing importance of the China market for Fluor's energy and chemicals clients, we expect this world-class, state-of-the-art polysilicon facility to set the stage to meet this growing demand."

Fluor's Greenville, S.C.; Manila, Philippines, and Shanghai operations are performing FEED, detailed design and procurement, with the construction management team located in Xinyu City.

Fluor is currently working on numerous polysilicon projects around the world and is the leader in providing engineering, procurement and construction services in this growing industry.

"We are pleased that Fluor will work with us to achieve high-quality construction management standards during this significant endeavor. Our partnership with a leading EPCM service provider reiterates our commitment to remaining on schedule and within budget in completing this polysilicon plant," said Xiaofeng Peng, chairman and chief executive officer, LDK Solar.

When the project is completed, it is expected to produce up to 15,000 metric tons per year of polysilicon and 90,000 metric tons per year of trichlorosilane. To date, the entire worldwide production of polysilicon is about 100,000 metric tons per year.

Construction at the site began in August 2007, with the mechanical completion of the first manufacturing line expected to be December 31, 2008. All three lines are scheduled to be completed by July 2009. The number of construction craft labor is expected to peak to as many as 8,000 workers.

The design and construction of the polysilicon plant will incorporate world-class recognized environmentally-friendly standards including the implementation of state-of-the-art western recycling technology.

LDK Solar Co., Ltd., is a leading manufacturer of multicrystalline solar wafers, which is the principal material used to produce solar cells. LDK Solar sells multicrystalline wafers globally to manufacturers of photovoltaic products, including solar cells and solar modules. In addition, the company provides wafer-processing services to monocrystalline and multicrystalline solar cell and module manufacturers.

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