[Sinopec signs Kazakhstan polyethylene project]During the state visit of President Tokayev of Kazakhstan to China, Sinopec and Kazakhstan National Oil and Gas Company signed an agreement on the key terms of the joint development of polyethylene project in the Atyrau region of Kazakhstan in Xi'an. The project is the largest natural gas chemical project in the region, and all parties are expected to make a final investment decision in 2024. Sinopec and Kazakhstan have cooperated for many years. The signing of this agreement will bring the cooperative relationship between the two parties to a new level. The combination of Sinopec's capabilities in engineering, marketing, production and operation, and Kazakhstan's strong local capabilities and resource advantages can promote cooperation and complementarity between the two parties and seek win-win development. Edit/Ma Xue
From January to August 2026, 419 China Europe freight trains will run through Kazakhstan, a year-on-year increase of 84%; The container transportation volume of the trans Caspian Sea route is about 44200 TEUs, a year-on-year increase of 58%, and Kazakhstan's role as an Asia Europe logistics hub continues to strengthen.Editor/Gao Xue
On October 11, 2026, the Gaosheng No.2 Tunnel of the West Chongqing High speed Railway, constructed by CRSG, was successfully completed in Kaizhou District, Chongqing. The tunnel has a total length of 7234 meters and is classified as a Class I high-risk tunnel, overcoming multiple geological challenges. The project has laid the foundation for the timely opening of the West Chongqing high-speed railway, improved the high-speed railway network in the central and western regions, and driven regional coordinated development. Editor/Min Jing