[Saudi Arabia to launch 93 utility infrastructure projects]Saudi Arabia has announced plans to launch 93 projects, mostly related to the development of the kingdom's utility infrastructure, with an investment of $2.26 billion. The projects are primarily aimed at boosting the region's environment, water and agricultural systems, according to senior government officials. They added that they will be implemented by the Brine Conversion Company, the National Water Company and the National Center for Vegetation Cover and Desertification Control in coordination with the Saudi Deputy Minister of Water. Editor/Xing Wentao
On May 10, 2026, China's first intelligent production line for deepwater oil and gas equipment process pipelines was completed at the Zhuhai Deepwater Equipment Manufacturing Base of CNOOC Engineering and entered the commissioning stage. The innovative application of China's first fusion technology in this production line is of great significance for promoting the intelligent manufacturing of deepwater marine oil and gas equipment in China.Editor/Gong Ziwei
On May 9, 2026, a press conference was held to launch the 15th Five Year Plan for Xinjiang. It was revealed that during the 15th Five Year Plan period, Xinjiang will rely on its advantages in green electricity to promote industrial transformation and upgrading: undertake the transfer of industries from outside Xinjiang, expand the advantages of equipment such as power transmission and transformation, and new energy, cultivate the manufacturing industry chain of new energy storage and other characteristic equipment, and focus on fields such as artificial intelligence to build a future industrial layout with complementary characteristics.Editor/Gong Ziwei