[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 November 5, 2026, Unit 1 of Qinghai Huadian Golmud Phase I Thermal Power Project, the highest altitude ultra supercritical thermal power project in China, successfully completed a 168 hour trial operation and officially entered commercial operation. The project is located in Golmud City, Haixi Prefecture, Qinghai Province, with an average altitude of about 2850 meters. It will construct two 660MW ultra supercritical indirect air-cooled condensing thermal power units. Editor/Cheng Liting
Maersk announced its third quarter financial report for 2026 on November 5th, with revenue of $18.1 billion, a year-on-year increase of 27%; The profit before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization was $4.7 billion, and the profit before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization was $3.3 billion, both higher than the same period last year and the second quarter of this year. Maersk stated that, against the backdrop of maintaining trade resilience and limited capacity due to congestion, the company has achieved revenue growth and significant profit growth by leveraging its strong execution capabilities in business and operations while helping customers cope with ongoing supply chain challenges. Editor/Cheng Liting