[PowerChina Newly Signed Zambia Photovoltaic Grid Connection Project]Recently, PowerChina Hydropower 11th Bureau signed a contract with Zambia Copper Strip Energy Company for the grid connection project of the Itingpi photovoltaic power station. This project is invested and developed by Copper Strip Energy Company, located in the Kitwei Itingpi area of Zambia's Economic and Electrical Load Copper Strip Province. It is a grid connected supporting facility for the Itingpi Photovoltaic Power Station under construction by the 11th Hydroelectric Bureau. The main work includes the design, procurement, and full process construction of the 50 MW photovoltaic power station grid connected transmission, including civil engineering, electromechanical, control and monitoring, and all other on-site engineering. After the completion of the project, it will provide guarantees for the smooth generation and grid connection of photovoltaic power stations, which is of great significance in alleviating regional electricity demand conflicts and enhancing green power supply capabilities. Editor/Ma Xue
On June 30, 2026, the construction of two SPA65 AHTS multi-purpose workboats by Jianglong Shipbuilding officially began. This type of ship is suitable for complex sea operations worldwide, with a total length of 64 meters. It is equipped with the DP-2 dynamic positioning system and integrates functions such as anchoring, towing, material supply, and maritime rescue. Editor/Cheng Liting
On June 30, 2026, the entire Yining Aksu railway officially started construction, and this national key project entered the comprehensive construction stage. The total length of the line is about 798 kilometers, with a newly built main line of 460 kilometers. It is a single track electrified mixed passenger and freight railway with a designed speed of 160 kilometers per hour. It is planned to be completed and opened to traffic in December 2032. Previously, traveling from Yining to Aksu required detours around Urumqi and Turpan, covering a total distance of 1616 kilometers and taking about 16 hours. After the completion of the project, the distance will be shortened to 800 kilometers and the travel time will be reduced to about 8 hours. Editor/Cheng Liting