[We will speed up the construction of large scenery bases in the desert]On November 15, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) issued a document saying it would speed up the planning and construction of a new energy system. We will promote the construction of a new type of power system, accelerate the construction of large-scale wind power and photovoltaic base projects focusing on deserts, Gobi and desert areas, strengthen the optimization of trans-provincial energy allocation, and support the accelerated large-scale development and flexible consumption of renewable energy with a high proportion. Editor/Xu Shengpeng
Recently, the Megchi Irrigation Dam in Ethiopia was completed and put into use, with a total storage capacity of 185 million cubic meters, ensuring irrigation of over 17000 hectares of farmland and benefiting tens of thousands of farmers.Editor/Gao Xue
In 2026, CNOOC Chemical approved the feasibility study report for the 1.2 million tons/year natural gas to methanol project, located in Dongfang, Hainan. The project is planned to start construction in December 2027 and be put into operation in December 2029.Editor/Gao Xue