[Yuewang Expressway Jinlong Interchange Project Started]On May 28, 2023, the start of construction of Yuewang Expressway Jinlong Interchange, Xiangjiang North Road Xiangwang Connection Line and the launching ceremony of infrastructure supporting projects in Hunan Xiangjiang New Area Jinlong Pilot Area were held in Xiangyin District of Hunan Xiangjiang New Area. At that time, the main urban area of Changsha and Xiangyin will achieve a 15-minute commute and a 29-kilometer expressway. The line is about 10 kilometers away from Xiangyin South Interchange and about 5 kilometers away from Changsha Wangcheng Tea Pavilion Interchange. It is expected to be completed by the end of 2024. Edit/Ma Xue
On April 29, 2026, the Chongqing Guizhou Back to Back Interconnection Project (Guizhou side) started construction in Xishui, Zunyi. Southern Power Grid invested 580 million yuan and plans to put it into operation in June 2027. The project involves the construction of 87.9 kilometers of transmission lines and 179 iron towers, connecting the national and southern power grids. The project is located in the mountainous area of northern Guizhou, and needs to overcome karst geology and 352 crossing difficulties. After being put into operation, it will meet the annual growth demand of 6.4% and 7.8% of the load in Chongqing and Guizhou. Editor/Cheng Liting
On April 27, 2026, the cumulative sales volume of natural gas in the Sichuan Chongqing exploration area of Daqing Oilfield has exceeded 5 billion cubic meters, reaching 5.03 billion cubic meters, and the daily gas production has remained stable at 5.7 million cubic meters, injecting strong momentum into the construction of the Chengdu Chongqing economic circle and national energy supply guarantee. Editor/Cheng Liting