[Azerbaijan targets clean energy for 30% of total power generation by 2030]Abu Dhabi-based clean energy company Masdar has opened an office in Azerbaijan's capital, Baku, and has pledged to step up support for renewable energy initiatives in Central Asia. Founded by Mubadala in 2006, Masdar has played a global leadership role in clean energy and has also helped advance the country's economic diversification and climate action agenda. Masdar is active in more than 40 countries and has invested or committed to invest in projects worth more than US$30 billion. The company aims to increase its capacity to at least 100 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030. Editor/Xing Wentao
The bidding for the design and construction (EPC) general contracting project of the second communication hub building and new DC1 civil engineering project in Lhasa, Xizang was completed. Zhongxun Post and Telecommunications Design Institute and China Railway 16th Bureau Joint Venture have become the first candidate for winning the bid with 77.6 million yuan. The project is located in Liuwu New District, with a total construction area of approximately 11400 square meters. It is planned to build a communication hub building and a power center, which can install 526 racks. The project aims to enhance Lhasa's communication security capabilities and data processing level, and improve the local digital infrastructure.Editor/Gao Xue
Hainan Province has released its 2026 major project investment plan, which includes 470 major projects with a total investment of 717.5 billion yuan. This year's planned investment is 128 billion yuan, covering areas such as infrastructure and industrial development. The newly started projects include key projects such as the Zhanjiang Haikou Railway and the Danzhou Yangpu Railway. This plan aims to serve the construction of Hainan Free Trade Port and consolidate the foundation for development.Editor/Gao Xue