Fangzheng Gaomi F6 AI project substation external line project starts construction

Recently, the 110KV substation external line project of Chongqing Fangzheng Gaomi F6 artificial intelligence expansion project has officially started, laying the foundation for the project to be put into operation on schedule. The AI computing power equipment has extremely strict requirements for power supply reliability. After the completion of this external project, it can fully meet the high load power demand after project expansion, ensure the stable operation of the computing power cluster, and improve the power supply safety level and redundancy reserve capacity. Editor/Cheng Liting

The Pearl River Coal Power Environmental Protection Replacement Project Started

As the first coal power and other capacity replacement and reconstruction project in Guangzhou and the first batch in Guangdong, the total investment scale of the 2x600MW coal power and environmental protection replacement project of the Pearl River Power Plant in Guangzhou is about 5.6 billion yuan. By adopting the old demolition and new construction mode, two 600MW ultra supercritical secondary reheat coal-fired power generation units will be built at the original site. Two units are expected to be completed and put into operation in 2028 and 2032 respectively, with an estimated annual power supply of over 5 billion kilowatt hours after commissioning. Editor/Cheng Liting

The first kilovolt substation in Changchun has been put into operation

The Jilin Changchun Welfare 220 kV substation has recently been officially completed and put into operation. The project added a new substation capacity of 720000 kVA, built 55 kilometers of new lines and 154 iron towers, and took 16 months to complete. It is the first 220 kV substation completed and put into operation in Changchun during the 15th Five Year Plan period. Editor/Cheng Liting

Gansu Jiulongchuan Coal Mine Approved, Coal Projects Roll Out Nationwide

The construction design of Jiulongchuan Coal Mine in Gansu Province with a total investment of 18.635 billion yuan has been reviewed and approved, with an annual production capacity of 8 million tons. Recently, coal mines in Inner Mongolia, Heilongjiang, Xinjiang, and Ningxia have completed approval, started construction, or increased production capacity. High quality production capacity continues to be released, easing the pressure of reducing imported coal and consolidating domestic energy security. Editor/Min Jing

9.2b Yuan Suining-Neijiang High-Speed Rail Contractors Named

The bidding for the construction of the Suining Neijiang section of the Mianyang Suining Ziyang Neijiang railway has ended. The total bid amount for the three sections is 9.242 billion yuan, and each section is won by a consortium of central enterprises and local state-owned enterprises in Sichuan. The total length of the line is 107.838 kilometers, with a speed of 250 kilometers per hour. After completion, it will improve the railway network of the Chengdu Chongqing economic circle in central and southern Sichuan. Editor/Min Jing

CRT Partners with Prasarana Malaysia for Monorail Operation Expertise Export

Recently, Chongqing Rail Transit signed a memorandum of cooperation with Malaysia's National Infrastructure Corporation, focusing on the operation and management of old monorails in Kuala Lumpur, digitalization of maintenance, and talent cultivation. Based on the experience of local large-scale straddle type monorail operation and maintenance, this cooperation marks the shift of China's rail transit going global from engineering equipment output to high value-added operation standard output. Editor/Min Jing

12 hydrogen ammonia transformers from Xidian have been put into operation

In July 2026, 12 electrolytic water to hydrogen rectifier transformers developed by China XD were fully put into operation in the world's largest zero carbon hydrogen ammonia project in Chifeng, marking the official installation of core equipment.Editor/Gao Xue

Romania implements 250 million euros of energy subsidies

On July 18, 2026, Romania announced the allocation of 250 million euros in EU funds for the deployment of 800000 smart meters and 2174MWh energy storage projects, with bidding starting in August.Editor/Gao Xue

SABIC plans to invest in Rongsheng

On July 16, 2026, Saudi Arabia's SABIC plans to invest 33 billion yuan in the Rongsheng New Materials Jintang project, adding to China's high-end new materials production capacity layout.Editor/Gao Xue

The total crude oil production of Bayan Oilfield has exceeded 6 million tons

On July 19, 2026, the total crude oil production of Bayan Oilfield located in Bayannur, Inner Mongolia exceeded 6 million tons. This is the second time in just 7 months to cross the million ton milestone, following the breakthrough of 5 million tons in December 2025.Editor/Gong Ziwei

China Huaneng Intelligent Operation and Maintenance Scene Debuts at WAIC 2026

On July 17, 2026, WAIC 2026 opened in Shanghai. On the afternoon of July 17, 2026, the State owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council held a forum on the high-quality development of artificial intelligence for intelligent empowerment, new quality, and comprehensive revitalization enterprises, and released excellent achievements in the strategic high-value scenarios of artificial intelligence for central enterprises in Baiye Zhijing and the high-quality dataset of industries for central enterprises in Baiye Zhishu. China Huaneng Group Co., Ltd.'s open-pit mine unmanned electric mining truck intelligent green fusion transportation scenario, large-scale wind turbine fault intelligent warning and maintenance decision-making scenario, two high-value scenario cases, and thermal power intelligent operation and maintenance multimodal dataset were successfully selected as excellent results of a high-quality dataset.Editor/Gong Ziwei

2.1 billion yuan new energy materials project landed in Fuping, Hebei Province

Recently, a new energy material project with a total investment of 2.1 billion yuan from Beijing Zhongcheng New Investment Energy was signed and settled in Fuping Economic Development Zone, Hebei Province. The project covers an area of 240 acres and has a construction period of 24 months. It will build workshops, research and development buildings, production lines, and silicon carbon experimental lines to create an intelligent green production and research system. Our main products include coconut shells, straw pre carbonized materials, hard carbon and silicon carbon electrode materials, which are used for energy storage and power batteries. The hard carbon negative electrode has both economic and safety advantages.Editor/Gong Ziwei

New unit of West Africa's largest biomass power plant put into operation

On July 14, 2026, the endurance test and performance test of Unit 2 of the 46 MW biomass power plant project in Ivory Coast, jointly contracted by China Energy Construction Engineering Group and China Energy International Group, were completed and officially put into operation. The total installed capacity of this project is 46 megawatts, making it the largest biomass power station under construction in West Africa and the world's first large-scale biomass power station primarily fueled by palm leaf stalks.Editor/Gong Ziwei

PetroChina Southwest Oil and Gas Field Oil and Gas Production Double Growth

The largest natural gas production enterprise in Southwest China, PetroChina Southwest Oil and Gas Field Company, achieved dual growth in oil and gas production in the first half of 2026, with a cumulative production of 25.31 billion cubic meters of natural gas and an oil and gas equivalent exceeding 20 million tons, setting a new historical high for the same period.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Xinjiang's power transmission reaches a new high

According to data from Xinjiang Electric Power Trading Center Co., Ltd., the cumulative external power transmission in Xinjiang reached 79.024 billion kilowatt hours in the first half of 2026, a year-on-year increase of 25.11%. Among them, the external power transmission of new energy was 27.84 billion kilowatt hours, a year-on-year increase of 33.92%. According to data from State Grid Xinjiang Electric Power Co., Ltd., as of the end of June 2026, the total installed capacity of the Xinjiang power grid has exceeded 267 million kilowatts, with 173 million kilowatts of new energy installed, accounting for 65%.Editor/Gong Ziwei

CECEP Unveils 878-Million-Yuan PV EPC Bidders for Delingha Project

CECEP Qinghai 500MW integrated photovoltaic EPC has completed candidate announcement. The project is located in Delingha, with an investment of 878 million yuan, excluding energy storage construction. It is planned to be fully connected to the grid by the end of the year. Three power design institutes are bidding, and the industry competition is gradually shifting from price competition to comprehensive scheme strength competition. Editor/Min Jing

Shanxi Installation Secures First Middle East Contract: RMB 1.5 Bln PV Project in Oman

In July 2026, Shanxi Installation signed a 500MW photovoltaic EPC contract with its French subsidiary, Electricit é de France, for a total amount of 1.5 billion yuan, making it the first project of the enterprise in the Middle East. Relying on strategic cooperation and passing international high standard audits, we fully undertake the construction and operation of power plants, providing reference for domestic local state-owned enterprises to go global in the Middle East for new energy. Editor/Min Jing

Fuyang-Huanggang High-Speed Railway Henan Section Drawing Review Candidates Released

The Henan section of the Fuhuang high-speed railway is 136.6 kilometers long, with a total investment of 19.652 billion yuan and a bridge tunnel ratio of 80.35%. Three candidate units were publicly announced for construction drawing review, and six railway design institutes participated in the bidding. CRDC scored first with credit bonus points, and the technical preparations for the entire line were basically in place. It is expected to be opened to traffic in 2030. Editor/Min Jing

yinman التعدين مشروع التوسعة بدأت

19 تموز / يوليه 2026 ، شينغ يه الفضة والقصدير التعدين تحت 2.97 مليون طن / سنة مشروع التوسعة بدأت رسميا . هذا التوسع هو مفتاح القدرة على تعزيز مشروع شينغ يه الفضة والقصدير ، بعد وضع حيز الانتاج ، وسوف تحسن بشكل ملحوظ قدرة التعدين والمناجم خلع الملابس ، والإفراج عن المزيد من القدرة على إنتاج المعادن مثل الفضة والقصدير ، وتعزيز حجم الانتاج من الموارد الأساسية للشركة .Editor/Cheng Liting

Yinman Mining expansion project starts construction

On July 19, 2026, the 2.97 million tons/year expansion project of Yinman Mining, a subsidiary of Xingye Yinxi, officially started construction. This expansion is a key production capacity improvement project for Xingye Silver Tin. After it is put into operation, it will significantly enhance the mining and processing capabilities, further release the production capacity of advantageous metals such as silver and tin, and strengthen the output scale of the company's core resources. Editor/Cheng Liting

Tanzan Railway Activation Project Groundbreaking

On July 17th, the comprehensive building of the High Skilled Talent Training Center and Modern Dispatch Command Center for the Tanzania Zambia Railway Activation Project was laid in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, marking the official entry of the project into the physical construction phase. The two centers cover a total area of 21800 square meters and have a total construction area of 9870 square meters. They integrate talent cultivation, operation management, dispatch command, and logistics support, and are equipped with five professional dispatch stations, as well as train dispatch communication and comprehensive monitoring systems. The project is constructed by China Civil Engineering Corporation and will support the modernization of the operation capacity of the Tanzania Zambia Railway after completion. Editor/Cheng Liting

The expansion and renovation of Xining West Station has started

The expansion and renovation project of Xining West Station started on July 18th, with a total construction period of 12 months, and was undertaken by China Railway 21st Bureau. The project will add one arrival and departure line on the north side and relocate the existing line. After renovation, the number of arrival and departure lines will increase to 12; Build a new comprehensive building and signal building, upgrade the contact network, communication, and signal systems. After completion, it will form a highly efficient distribution bureau with 4 on the north side and 6 on the south side, filling in the aging and shortcomings of station facilities, greatly improving the train receiving and dispatching capabilities, effectively diverting the pressure of Xining Freight Station, smoothing the freight channels of Lanqing and Qinghai Tibet Railway, and consolidating the positioning of the logistics hub of Qinghai Silk Road. Editor/Cheng Liting

Saudi electric vehicle market welcomes billions of business opportunities

The wave of electrification in Saudi Arabia has fully begun, with plans to have electric vehicles account for 30% of the capital's market by 2030. The annual growth rate of the charging pile market is expected to exceed 22%, and the annual sales of new energy vehicles are expected to exceed 120000 units. Chinese car companies have seized the billion dollar blue ocean by leveraging their full industry chain and high-temperature adaptation advantages.Editor/Gao Xue

China Power Construction wins Hebei energy storage project

On July 16, 2026, China Power Construction Hydroelectric 11th Bureau won the bid for the Baoding 200MW/800MWh independent energy storage EPC project for 810 million yuan, using lithium iron phosphate and all vanadium liquid flow mixing technology, with a construction period of 8 months. This project will enhance the peak shaving capability of the Jizhong power grid and promote the large-scale application of long-term energy storage.Editor/Gao Xue

The longest water diversion tunnel in Sri Lanka has been completed

The 27.7-kilometer diversion tunnel of the Eleheile Canal in Sri Lanka has been fully connected. The project was undertaken by China Construction Fifth Engineering Bureau and took 5 years to overcome the difficult problem of ultra long hard rock excavation.Editor/Gao Xue

The high-level waterway in the Pearl River Delta has launched a digital upgrade

The digital transformation and upgrading project of high-grade waterways in the Guangdong Hong Kong Macao Greater Bay Area has recently started, covering an 868 kilometer high-grade waterway network in the Pearl River Delta. The project revolves around seven sub tasks, including an electronic navigation map, a water smart service area, analysis of navigation evolution, operation monitoring and early warning, intelligent emergency command and dispatch, and Beidou navigation services. Editor/Cheng Liting

Da Te Gas Electronic Special Gas Project starts construction in Nangang

The Da Te Gas Electronic Special Gas Project has recently started construction in the Nangang Industrial Zone of Tianjin, and pile foundation construction has been initiated. It is expected to be completed and put into operation in 2027, with an annual output value of about 150 million yuan after reaching full capacity. The total investment of the project is 105 million yuan, covering an area of about 20000 square meters. It is planned to construct an electronic special gas production line, with supporting layouts for laboratory special gas, medical mixed gas, and solid-state hydrogen storage capacity. Editor/Cheng Liting

China's aid to Lesotho's photovoltaic power plant phase II starts construction

The second phase of China's aid to the Mafuteng Photovoltaic Power Station in Lesotho has recently started construction, with a designed installed capacity of 50 megawatts. After completion, the total installed capacity will be increased to 80 megawatts, with an expected annual power generation of about 95 million kilowatt hours. Lesotho Prime Minister Matkane stated that the project will complement the 72 MW Mueela hydropower station, saving nearly 1 billion Marotti (approximately 56 million US dollars) in imported electricity bills annually. The first phase of the project will be completed in April 2023. After completion, the project will create over 1000 job opportunities and train photovoltaic technology talents for the local area. This is one of the important outcomes of the Beijing summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation of the Forum on China Africa Cooperation in 2018. Editor/Cheng Liting

Construction Begins on SF Smart Logistics Park in Urumqi

On July 16, 2026, SF Supply Chain Smart Logistics Park started construction in Urumqi High tech Zone. The park is equipped with digital twin, intelligent sorting and other systems, with an annual transit volume of 250 million pieces, absorbing more than a thousand jobs, improving cross-border multimodal transport networks for Central Asia and Europe, and empowering local foreign trade and export of characteristic agricultural products. Editor/Min Jing

China-Kazakhstan Aktau Port Container Hub Phase I Put into Operation

On July 14, 2026, the first phase of the Aktau Port container hub jointly built by Lianyungang Port and Harbin enterprises was officially put into operation, improving the multimodal transport system of the Trans Caspian International Transport Corridor. The project is equipped with railway loading and unloading lines and container yards to reduce the cost of Asia Europe freight transportation. In the future, the customs clearance and transit services will be upgraded to smooth the cross-border industrial chain. Editor/Min Jing