[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
In the first five months of 2026, China's import and export to countries jointly building the the Belt and Road totaled 10.57 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 13.6%. The total value of China's goods trade during the same period was 20.68 trillion yuan, an increase of 15.3%.Editor/Gao Xue
The 100000 kilowatt solar thermal project of CGN Jixi Base has entered the stage of grid connection sprint. This is the first tower type molten salt solar thermal power station in Northeast China and the highest latitude in the world. After being put into operation, it generates 180 million kilowatt hours of electricity annually and reduces carbon dioxide emissions by 130000 tons annually.Editor/Gao Xue