[Saipem wins $1.25 billion onshore and offshore contracts in Middle East]Saipem has secured US$1.25 billion worth of onshore and offshore contracts in the Middle East. The first group deals with the extension of onshore drilling contracts in the Middle East with a total value of approximately US$600 million. The award relates to a ten-year extension of existing contracts for four onshore drilling rigs located in the Middle East. Editor/Xing Wentao
On April 29, 2026, the Chongqing Guizhou Back to Back Interconnection Project (Guizhou side) started construction in Xishui, Zunyi. Southern Power Grid invested 580 million yuan and plans to put it into operation in June 2027. The project involves the construction of 87.9 kilometers of transmission lines and 179 iron towers, connecting the national and southern power grids. The project is located in the mountainous area of northern Guizhou, and needs to overcome karst geology and 352 crossing difficulties. After being put into operation, it will meet the annual growth demand of 6.4% and 7.8% of the load in Chongqing and Guizhou. Editor/Cheng Liting
On April 27, 2026, the cumulative sales volume of natural gas in the Sichuan Chongqing exploration area of Daqing Oilfield has exceeded 5 billion cubic meters, reaching 5.03 billion cubic meters, and the daily gas production has remained stable at 5.7 million cubic meters, injecting strong momentum into the construction of the Chengdu Chongqing economic circle and national energy supply guarantee. Editor/Cheng Liting