[The Canal, China's super-large-diameter shield machine, is put into use]The "Canal", a mud-water balance shield machine with the largest diameter domestically developed, designed and manufactured by China, was put into use in the Beijing East Sixth Ring Road Transformation Project recently. The "Canal", a super large-diameter shield machine tailored for the reconstruction of the East Sixth Ring Road, consists of a cutter head, a shield body and 5 sets of trolleys, with a total weight of about 4,500 tons. Editor/Xu Shengpeng
Saudi Aramco is advancing the construction of offshore oil and gas production capacity. The bidding documents for five offshore EPCI projects will be submitted on August 1, 2026, involving six major offshore oil and gas fields. The bidding has been delayed multiple times. The project covers the construction of pipeline racks, production deck modules, and the improvement of offshore production facilities. Saudi Aramco's recent offshore capital investment has continued to rise, having previously awarded multiple large contracts. CNOOC Engineering has won the relevant CRPO contract in April 2026, and the Saudi market continues to release opportunities for global engineering companies.Editor/Gong Ziwei
Recently, Sinoma International signed a $476 million equipment supply contract with Dangote Industries in Nigeria to provide core equipment, materials, and a 12-month warranty for two new clinker production lines at Itoli Cement Plant. The production line can produce 6000 tons of clinker per day, and it is planned to produce clinker within 24 months after equipment debugging. The project aligns with Dangote's development vision and will help expand local cement production capacity and increase exports, continuing the cooperation between the two parties and demonstrating the strength of Chinese enterprises' deep participation in African infrastructure.Editor/Gong Ziwei