[MENA to add 50GW of utility-scale solar by 2030]The MENA country plans to add 49.5GW of installed utility-scale solar capacity by 2030. With more than 30GW of development or construction projects announced between Oman, Morocco and Kuwait, these jurisdictions will lead the region in utility-scale solar PV this decade. All announced solar and wind projects will add more than five times the current renewable energy capacity in the MENA region, with utility-scale solar capacity currently standing at 7.4GW. In addition, Oman also plans to build a 12.5GW solar photovoltaic project, which will be operational by 2038. Editor/Xing Wentao
On October 11, 2026, the Gaosheng No.2 Tunnel of the West Chongqing High speed Railway, constructed by CRSG, was successfully completed in Kaizhou District, Chongqing. The tunnel has a total length of 7234 meters and is classified as a Class I high-risk tunnel, overcoming multiple geological challenges. The project has laid the foundation for the timely opening of the West Chongqing high-speed railway, improved the high-speed railway network in the central and western regions, and driven regional coordinated development. Editor/Min Jing
On October 10, 2026, the Yanwei 1000 kV High Voltage Project was completed and put into operation, which is also the first ultra-high voltage AC transmission and transformation project put into operation during China's 15th Five Year Plan period. The total length of the project line is 1197 kilometers. After it is put into operation, nuclear power from Haiyang, Laiyang and other places in Yantai, Shandong will be sent out through this channel, greatly improving the green power supply capacity in Shandong Province. Editor/Min Jing