[UK grid to spend £20.9bn to achieve net zero emissions] The UK power network operator will have a £20.9bn budget to expand the grid to connect millions of electric vehicles, smart systems and small renewable energy projects over the next five years. The budget will be used for service, maintenance, upgrades and repairs by six UK distribution network companies from April 2023, and has been approved by regulator Ofgem. The plan, which includes tree-cutting, flood protection and other energy security measures, aims to improve the resilience of the UK's 800,000km of overhead and underground transmission lines to deal with more severe weather events in the future. Editor/Xing Wentao

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• 2026.06.16 18:38
• [Completion of the construction section by Chinese enterprises！]
• Recently,in Taolanaru, Madagascar, the first section of the first phase of National Highway 12, which was constructed by China Railway 18th Bureau, was officially completed. Officials such as the interim head of state and prime minister of Malaysia attended the completion ceremony. The total length of this section is about 45 kilometers, with 5 supporting bridges built, and it is the core transportation artery in southeastern Malaysia. The implementation of the project greatly improves local travel conditions, reduces logistics costs, and supports the development of industries such as fishing, mining, and tourism along the route. At the same time, the second phase of the project has also been officially launched.Editor/Li Xiaohua

• 2026.06.16 18:28
• [Qingdao signs contract for Namibia Energy Port project]
• On June 16, 2026, China Chemical Engineering 14th Construction Co., Ltd. and Hong Kong HSBC Source International Co., Ltd. signed an EPC general contract for the Namibia Energy Hub Port project in Qingdao. The relevant enterprise leaders attended and witnessed the signing. This key livelihood project in Namibia will be built into an integrated large-scale energy hub base, which can effectively alleviate the local energy shortage and help regional development. Relying on the opportunity of the Namibian President's visit to China, this signing is the result of China Namibia the Belt and Road practical cooperation, and also opens a new journey for the 14th China National Chemical Construction Co., Ltd. to deeply cultivate the African market.Editor/Li Xiaohua