[Saudi Arabia expands its mineral exploration with 377 mining complexes] Saudi Arabia's mining industry is experiencing unprecedented growth as the government is boosting the sector by increasing investment and upgrading laws to attract more private companies. According to the latest government data, the number of mining complexes in the Kingdom rose to 377 by the end of 2022, with an estimated area of 44,365 square kilometers. Editor/Xing Wentao

Click to see more live >>

• 2026.08.19 09:32
• [China's largest associated gas processing station upgrade completed]
• On August 10, 2026, CCTV reported that the No. 81 natural gas processing station in Xinjiang Oilfield, constructed by CPECC, has been put into operation. It can process 3.9 million cubic meters per day and reduce emissions by 550 million cubic meters per year, achieving intelligent control. It is the largest oilfield associated gas processing station in China.Editor/Gao Xue

• 2026.08.19 09:30
• [The world's first CO ₂ - based aviation fuel pilot test passed the assessment]
• On August 14, 2026, Sichuan Jinxiang and Tsinghua University jointly built the world's first 1000 ton carbon dioxide hydrogenation to produce sustainable aviation fuel pilot plant, which passed the 72 hour continuous operation assessment. The device has safely operated for over 2000 hours and meets the conditions for a 10000 ton industrial demonstration, opening up a new path for the low-carbon transformation of the aviation industry.Editor/Gao Xue