[Hubei 200000 ton polycrystalline silicon project starts construction]Recently, Longchang (Hubei) Silicon Industry Co., Ltd., located in Dawu County Economic Development Zone, Xiaogan City, Hubei Province, started construction of a 200000 ton annual polycrystalline silicon project. This project aims to process and produce high-purity industrial silicon through the recycling of discarded photovoltaic power panels and the purification and regeneration of waste silicon powder after photovoltaic crystal silicon cutting. The planned investment is 500 million yuan, covering an area of 110 acres and a factory building area of 80000 square meters. After all projects are put into operation, the expected annual output value is 2 billion yuan, the annual tax revenue is 60 million yuan, and 200 job opportunities are provided. The commencement of this project will further strengthen the recycling and utilization industry chain of waste photovoltaic modules, promote the efficient utilization of renewable energy, improve the resource utilization rate of the photovoltaic industry in Dawu County, and inject new vitality into the development of Dawu's green circular economy. Editor/Zhao E
Saudi Aramco is advancing the construction of offshore oil and gas production capacity. The bidding documents for five offshore EPCI projects will be submitted on August 1, 2026, involving six major offshore oil and gas fields. The bidding has been delayed multiple times. The project covers the construction of pipeline racks, production deck modules, and the improvement of offshore production facilities. Saudi Aramco's recent offshore capital investment has continued to rise, having previously awarded multiple large contracts. CNOOC Engineering has won the relevant CRPO contract in April 2026, and the Saudi market continues to release opportunities for global engineering companies.Editor/Gong Ziwei
Recently, Sinoma International signed a $476 million equipment supply contract with Dangote Industries in Nigeria to provide core equipment, materials, and a 12-month warranty for two new clinker production lines at Itoli Cement Plant. The production line can produce 6000 tons of clinker per day, and it is planned to produce clinker within 24 months after equipment debugging. The project aligns with Dangote's development vision and will help expand local cement production capacity and increase exports, continuing the cooperation between the two parties and demonstrating the strength of Chinese enterprises' deep participation in African infrastructure.Editor/Gong Ziwei