The 750 kV project in Changbei, Xinjiang has started construction

On June 25, 2026, the 750 kV transmission and transformation project in Changbei, Xinjiang, with a total investment of 1.3125 billion yuan, began construction and is scheduled to be put into operation in 2028. The project involves the construction of a 750 kV substation and 56.8 kilometers of supporting lines, which can accommodate 10 million kilowatts of new energy and serve the local 20 million kilowatts of planned photovoltaics. The project aims to address the shortcomings of the new energy transmission network in the Gurbantunggut Desert, while also considering the growth of regional electricity consumption. In 2026, Xinjiang will promote 35 ultra-high voltage and extra high voltage power grid projects, continuously improve the local new power system, and help promote dual carbon development.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Zhejiang Tiantai Pumped Storage Power Station is fully put into operation

On June 25, 2026, the Zhejiang Tiantai Pumped Storage Power Station with a total installed capacity of 1.7 million kilowatts was put into operation. This power station is the world's highest rated head and the largest single unit capacity pumped storage power station in China. It is also the first pumped storage project to be put into operation during the 15th Five Year Plan period. Constructed by Three Gorges Group, we have overcome a series of ultra-high water head technologies and achieved breakthroughs in the localization of multiple materials and construction equipment. The power station can provide 1.7 billion kilowatt hours of clean electricity annually, strengthen the regulation capacity of Zhejiang power grid, and assist in the consumption of new energy and the green transformation of energy.Editor/Gong Ziwei

China's largest fusion reactor superconducting magnet successfully developed

On June 27, 2026, the artificial solar project of the Institute of Plasma Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences Hefei Institute of Material Sciences made the latest progress. Two sets of key superconducting magnets for fusion reactors, including the toroidal field superconducting magnet and the high-temperature superconducting center solenoid coil, have successively completed the development acceptance and full parameter testing. The core technology has achieved 100% localization, and the comprehensive performance has jumped to the forefront of the world. The magnet is 21 meters long, 12 meters wide, and 3.3 meters high, with a total weight of 582 tons. Its volume is 1.3 times that of the International Thermonuclear Reactor (ITER) TF magnet, and its energy storage capacity is three times that of it. It is currently the largest superconducting magnet for fusion reactors in the world.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Bozhun high-precision angle milling head project starts construction

On June 26, 2026, the key project of Bozhun Precision Technology in Lishui District, with an annual output of 5000 sets of high-precision angle milling head intelligent manufacturing project, started construction in Yongyang Street. The project focuses on the production of core components for machine tools, covering high-end fields such as aerospace, new energy, and semiconductors. After production, the annual output value is expected to be 110 million yuan, which will fill the gaps in key components of local CNC machine tools and improve the layout of the regional intelligent manufacturing equipment industry chain. Editor/Cheng Liting

Nanjing Ningchuang Intelligent Smart Factory starts construction in Lishui

On June 28, 2026, Nanjing Ningchuang Intelligent's high-end equipment manufacturing smart factory project with a total investment of 1 billion yuan started construction in Lishui Development Zone, which is a major project in Nanjing in 2026. The project covers an area of 69 acres and will introduce more than 100 sets of advanced intelligent production equipment. After completion in April 2027, it can achieve a large-scale production capacity of 20000 unmanned cleaning robots, 30000 industrial cleaning equipment and supporting precision components per year. Editor/Cheng Liting

The world's largest LNG ship starts construction in Zhonghua, eastern Shanghai

The world's first batch of 271000 cubic meters QC Max ultra large LNG transport ships has officially started construction at China Shipbuilding Hudong Zhonghua. The cargo capacity of this ship has increased by 57% compared to mainstream 174000 cubic meters, and its performance meets international top standards. Hudong Zhonghua holds nearly 60 LNG ship orders scheduled for delivery after 2030, with the first ship expected to be delivered in 2028, filling the global LNG capacity gap and showcasing China's high-end shipbuilding capabilities. Editor/Cheng Liting

Qatar's $5 billion oil field bidding sprint

Recently, the EPC project for the expansion of Qatar Energy's Medan Mazhem oil field has entered the commercial bidding stage, with a total investment of 4-5 billion US dollars, and giants such as CNOOC Engineering are competing.Editor/Gao Xue

Guizhou Institute of Electric Power Construction won the bid for Jidongfeng Power

Recently, Hebei Huadian Qinglong 150MW wind power EPC bid was opened, and China Power Construction Guiyang Institute won the bid with a price of 313 million yuan, with a total investment of 1.19 billion yuan.Editor/Gao Xue

Sany wins 4GW wind power in Egypt

Recently, Sany Group signed a contract with Egypt for a 4GW wind power project, including a 2GW wind turbine plant and wind farm, which is a benchmark for green energy cooperation between China and Egypt.Editor/Gao Xue

Fengcheng Oilfield completes boiler ultra-low nitrogen transformation

Recently, the low nitrogen transformation of steam injection boilers in Fengcheng Oilfield, Xinjiang has been fully completed, with emissions meeting standards and a significant reduction in failure rates, achieving a win-win situation of green and stable production.Editor/Gao Xue

GCL's billion dollar intelligent computing base settled in Shaoguan

On June 23, 2026, GCL Energy Technology signed a contract with Shaoguan to invest in the construction of a billion dollar South China intelligent computing base, creating a zero carbon computing power base and empowering AI and low altitude economy in the Greater Bay Area.Editor/Gao Xue

The 9th Asia Europe Expo opens

On June 25, 2026, the 9th China Eurasia Expo opened in Urumqi, Ding Xuexiang attended the speech, 49 countries and organizations attended the meeting, and six special zones were set up to boost the construction of the the Belt and Road.Editor/Gao Xue

Fujian won the bid for 4.165 billion yuan offshore wind power transmission project

On June 24, 2026, Fujian Yili Construction Consortium won the bid for the EPC project of Changle Offshore Centralized and Unified Delivery for 4.165 billion yuan. As a landmark project in the province, the project has a rated transmission capacity of 2100MW. It will build a ± 525kV offshore converter station and an onshore centralized control station, lay 77.4km DC submarine cables, and be equipped with a 10%/2h energy storage system. The project serves five large wind farms and will apply large capacity units ranging from 16MW to 26MW in batches. This intensive transmission+large-scale development model provides an important Fujian model for the development of China's far-reaching offshore wind power.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Qatar to Expand Western Power Grid with $604 Million

In order to implement the 2030 vision and solve the bottleneck of the 2GW Duhan photovoltaic power station, Qatar General Electric Company has awarded the EPC contract for the expansion of the western transmission network to El Suvidi, Egypt, with a total contract amount of approximately 604 million US dollars. The project will build a new 132kV underground cable corridor, booster station, and smart grid system in the Duhan area, achieving the grid connection of 2 million kilowatts of photovoltaic power to the national backbone network, synchronously improving the reliability of power supply in western oil and gas producing areas, and providing core support for Qatar's energy transformation and summer peak shaving.Editor/Gong Ziwei

HKC Corporation Becomes Shenzhen's Billion Dollar Hard Technology New Giant

On June 26, 2026, HKC shares were listed on the main board of the Shenzhen Stock Exchange at an issue price of 10.12 yuan, with a maximum increase of about 640%. Its market value once exceeded 500 billion yuan and closed steadily at 350 billion yuan. As a global leader in large-size LCD, HKC has received investment support from state-owned assets such as Chongqing and Mianyang, as well as BOE. Founder Wang Zhiyong started assembling from Huaqiangbei and built his own high generation production line, breaking the monopoly of overseas panels. This listing marks the addition of a billion dollar giant to Shenzhen's hard technology enterprises.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Binzhou West Outer Ring Road starts renovation

On June 24, 2026, the renovation project of the West Outer Ring Road in Bincheng District, Binzhou was officially launched. This X010 Castle Sand Road, which has been in operation for over 15 years, has undergone its largest upgrade due to heavy vehicles and severe road damage. The total investment of the project is 31.98 million yuan. The standard of second-class highway is adopted. After milling the old pavement, the full depth cement cold recycling is implemented in place. 17 cm of cement stabilized macadam and 5 cm of asphalt concrete are paved in full width, and the pavement is raised by 14 cm. It is planned to be completed by the end of October. Editor/Cheng Liting

Huantai Energy Kazakhstan wind power full capacity grid connection

On June 24, 2026, Huantai Energy fully connected two 50MW wind power projects, Mars and Jupiter, in Kustana Oblast, Kazakhstan, with a total installed capacity of 100MW, an annual power generation of 400 million kWh, and an annual emission reduction of 400000 tons. The project is located at the same latitude as Mohe, covered in snow for half a year, and the effective construction period is extremely tight. The team overcame multiple challenges such as extreme cold, long-distance transportation, and local ESG, and completed the installation of 16 6.25MW units on schedule. This is also another clean energy project built by the company in Harbin. Editor/Cheng Liting

Dubai Gold Line launches bidding process

Dubai RTA has officially released the RFQ for the new metro gold line, and contractors must submit documents before August 17th. The total investment of the project is about 34 billion dirhams (9.2 billion US dollars), with a total length of over 42 kilometers, all of which are laid underground, and 18 stations crossing 15 areas, benefiting 1.5 million residents. It is planned to be completed in September 2032. The starting point of the line is Al Ghubaiba Station in the old town area, and the endpoint is Jumeirah Golf Estate. After completion, it will be connected to the Red Green Line and Etihad Railway for transfer. The project adopts a design build model, with Aecom serving as a consultant. As the core infrastructure of Dubai's 2040 plan, the Golden Line will increase the total length of the subway network by approximately 35%. Editor/Cheng Liting

Key sections of Dubai Road and Bridge Project have been completed ahead of schedule

Recently, China Construction Middle East undertook the construction of the Salman King Street viaduct and Nasim Street renovation project in Dubai, and the new bridge towards Dubai Port was completed ahead of schedule, attracting attention from local officials and media. The bridge has four lanes in both directions and can accommodate 6000 vehicles per hour, significantly reducing the travel time to and from the port. The construction team overcame difficulties such as heavy traffic, complex pipelines, and uninterrupted traffic construction to efficiently complete the project. This project is a key infrastructure project in the local area, which aims to improve the port road network. China Construction Middle East will continue to promote the remaining projects to assist Dubai's urban transportation construction.Editor/Gong Ziwei

8.5 billion project landed in Urad Middle Banner, Inner Mongolia

Urad Middle Banner in Inner Mongolia signed an 8.5 billion yuan wind solar hydrogen ammonia integration project with Ates, which will be implemented in the Ganqimaodu Port Park. The project will be supported by 1 million kilowatts of wind power and produce 50000 tons of green hydrogen and 260000 tons of green ammonia annually, using green electricity throughout the entire process. The project uses wind hydrogen ammonia conversion to solve the problem of wind power consumption and contribute to dual carbon. At present, the preliminary work is progressing in an orderly manner, and the plan is to complete the preliminary review and start construction by December 2026. This project promotes the transformation of enterprises into comprehensive energy service providers, providing a demonstration for the coordinated development of new energy and high energy consuming industries in Shagehuang.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Yunnan, China introduces low altitude economy implementation plan

Yunnan has introduced an implementation plan for expanding low altitude economic scenarios, specifying 18 tasks in seven major areas and development goals for 2027. Local innovation builds a provincial-level unified low altitude governance platform, relying on nine functional modules and over a hundred AI algorithms, to achieve collaborative operation and data sharing of unmanned aerial vehicles across the entire region. This model effectively reduces the cost of grassroots governance, improves the efficiency of inspection and disposal, and also drives the iteration of local high-altitude drone technology. At the same time, Yunnan actively lays out low altitude logistics, cultural tourism, agricultural and forestry operations and other scenarios, expands overseas markets in South Asia and Southeast Asia, improves regulatory support, and assists in the standardized and high-quality development of low altitude economy.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Grand blasting open-pit mine overall management project

In mid June 2026, the first open-pit mine overall management project of Hongda Blasting, Hubei Zhongxiang, with an annual output of 9 million tons of building stone limestone mine, officially started construction. The reserves of the mining area exceed 129 million tons, with a total investment of approximately 560 million yuan, creating a new model of integrated mining custody services throughout the entire process. Editor/Cheng Liting

State Grid Brazil UHVDC project starts construction

On June 24th local time in Brazil, the Northeast New Energy Transmission ± 800 kV High Voltage Direct Current Transmission Project, independently invested and constructed by State Grid Brazil Holding Company, started construction on its entire line, making it the largest transmission concession project in Brazil's history. The project adopts China's ultra-high voltage direct current transmission technology, with a rated transmission capacity of 5 million kilowatts, spanning four states. Editor/Cheng Liting

The tenth ultra-high voltage project in Inner Mongolia has started construction

On June 18, 2026, the tenth ultra-high voltage project in Inner Mongolia, the 1000 kV Dalat Mengxi AC transmission and transformation project, officially started construction in Zhungeer Banner, Ordos. The total investment of this project is 4.246 billion yuan, which will build one new ultra-high voltage substation, 2 × 124.4 kilometers of transmission lines, and 393 iron towers. The project is the first approved project in the two-point three channel extension of the North China ultra-high voltage power grid to the Mengxi power grid. After completion, it will support the safe and stable transmission of the ± 800 kV Mengxi Beijing Tianjin Hebei ultra-high voltage direct current project. Editor/Cheng Liting

Hengshui won the bid for 5.3 billion coal-fired power plant

Recently, the survey and design of Guoneng Hebei Hengfeng 2 × 660MW cogeneration expansion project was announced as the winning bidder. Zhongneng Jianhua North Institute won with 13.86 million yuan, with a total investment of 5.387 billion yuan.Editor/Gao Xue

Zambia 500MW Photovoltaic

Industry news: Zambia has signed a PPA with South Korea to land a 500MW centralized photovoltaic project, which is the country's largest renewable project. After grid connection, State Grid will fully purchase the electricity and enhance energy security.Editor/Gao Xue

ASEAN Power Grid Interconnection

On June 24, 2026, Philippine media reported that the Philippines is seeking to build power connections with Indonesia through islands such as Tawi Tawi to promote the ASEAN power grid. The Asian Development Bank has promised to invest billions of dollars, and the first phase of regional interconnection has been launched.Editor/Gao Xue

CIMC Raffles signs overseas new shipbuilding contract

CIMC Raffles and Norwegian Dutch joint venture companies have signed a contract to build a new generation of deep-water multifunctional offshore installation ships, and the project has entered the implementation stage. The vessel was built at Haiyang Base in Shandong Province, with a length of 132.6 meters and a width of 32 meters. It has a capacity of 100 people and a maximum operating depth of 4000 meters. It is equipped with multiple professional operating equipment and meets the methanol reservation and DP2 power positioning standards. It is classified as DNV. The joint venture company is jointly owned by Solstad and SBM, and the ship will be operated by the Norwegian side after delivery, with the Dutch side enjoying priority use rights. This signing highlights the strong international competitiveness of Chinese offshore shipbuilding enterprises.Editor/Gong Ziwei

New breakthrough in new energy development in Nyingchi, Xizang

On June 23, 2026, a press conference was held in Lhasa on the high-quality development achievements of Linzhi City, Xizang during the 14th Five Year Plan period and the planning work during the 15th Five Year Plan period. At the meeting, it was introduced that the total installed capacity of clean energy in the city has increased from 356800 kilowatts to 450800 kilowatts by 2025, and the installed capacity of hydropower under construction has reached 4.9292 million kilowatts, achieving zero breakthrough in the large-scale development and application of new energy.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Hainan Guangdong Cross Sea Transmission Project Achieves Breakthrough

Recently, key progress has been made in the construction of the Hainan Guangdong Power Flexible Mutual Aid Project, and the survey of submarine cable routes has been fully completed. After the completion of the project, the transmission channel between Hainan Power Grid and Southern Power Grid's main grid will increase from the current dual channel to three channel, with a total transmission capacity of 1.8 million kilowatts, and the power mutual assistance capacity between the two provinces will be greatly improved by 50%.Editor/Gong Ziwei