[CNCEC signed a strategic agreement with Sonangol in Angola]On June 6, 2023, CNCEC General Manager Wen Gang held talks with Diamantino Azevedo, Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Natural Gas of Angola, at the group headquarters. The two sides had in-depth exchanges on promoting practical cooperation on key projects, and jointly witnessed the signing of a strategic cooperation agreement and a memorandum of project cooperation between CNCEC and Angolan National Oil Company. The two sides will build the Lobito Refinery in Benguela and strengthen in-depth cooperation in petrochemical, natural gas and chemical industries. Editor/Xue Ma
On August 1, 2026, the first "Hualong One" nuclear power project in Hainan Province, Unit 3 of the Huaneng Changjiang Nuclear Power Phase II project, was connected to the grid for power generation, marking the unit's official ability to transmit electricity to the grid and taking a crucial step towards commercial operation and production goals. The project plans to construct two 1.2 million kilowatt nuclear power units, equipped with China's proprietary intellectual property "Hualong One" third-generation pressurized water reactor nuclear power technology. Editor/Cheng Liting
On July 31, 2026, the National Development and Reform Commission held a press conference in July to disclose the infrastructure layout and key energy and power work during the 15th Five Year Plan period. The press conference revealed that as an important component of the six networks, the new power grid for the 15th Five Year Plan plans to invest over 5 trillion yuan and will adhere to the national strategy of scientifically planning and constructing the six networks. Editor/Cheng Liting