[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
Recently,in Taolanaru, Madagascar, the first section of the first phase of National Highway 12, which was constructed by China Railway 18th Bureau, was officially completed. Officials such as the interim head of state and prime minister of Malaysia attended the completion ceremony. The total length of this section is about 45 kilometers, with 5 supporting bridges built, and it is the core transportation artery in southeastern Malaysia. The implementation of the project greatly improves local travel conditions, reduces logistics costs, and supports the development of industries such as fishing, mining, and tourism along the route. At the same time, the second phase of the project has also been officially launched.Editor/Li Xiaohua
On June 16, 2026, China Chemical Engineering 14th Construction Co., Ltd. and Hong Kong HSBC Source International Co., Ltd. signed an EPC general contract for the Namibia Energy Hub Port project in Qingdao. The relevant enterprise leaders attended and witnessed the signing. This key livelihood project in Namibia will be built into an integrated large-scale energy hub base, which can effectively alleviate the local energy shortage and help regional development. Relying on the opportunity of the Namibian President's visit to China, this signing is the result of China Namibia the Belt and Road practical cooperation, and also opens a new journey for the 14th China National Chemical Construction Co., Ltd. to deeply cultivate the African market.Editor/Li Xiaohua