[China Power Construction Iraq 750MW Solar Energy Project Approved]On May 30, 2023, the Iraqi Cabinet stated in a foreign statement that it had approved China Power Construction's photovoltaic project in the southern province of Musana, with a total installed capacity of 750MW and a total investment of 520 million US dollars. In August 2021, China Power Construction Corporation signed a cooperation agreement with the Ministry of Electricity of Iraq to develop 2GW photovoltaic power generation projects within Iraq, with the first phase investing in the development of 750MW. The Iraqi government has set a renewable energy development goal and plans to achieve a total installed capacity of 10GW of solar power generation by 2030, mainly relying on investment and development by private sector enterprises. Editor/Ma Xue
In August 2026, PowerChina launched the bidding for the Gansu Dunhuang 300MW/1200MWh independent energy storage power station smart energy center, with the construction of 150MW/600MWh in this phase. The long-term plan for the project is a 2GW scale, which will help Dunhuang build a hub for energy storage distribution and trading in the Hexi Corridor. Editor/Min Jing
Customs data shows that Russia's gas supply to China through the Siberian Power Pipeline has rebounded to its winter peak level. In the same month, China's pipeline gas imports slightly decreased, while liquefied natural gas imports increased slightly. At the same time, imports of US Canada liquefied natural gas were resumed and transit trade was carried out, and the gas source structure continued to diversify. Editor/Min Jing