Over 50000 kilometers of 220 kV and above transmission lines in Xinjiang

As of the end of May 2026, the total length of 220 kV and above transmission lines in Xinjiang power grid has exceeded 50000 kilometers, forming a backbone network of ultra-high voltage AC/DC hybrid connection and coordinated internal supply and external transmission. Xinjiang Power Grid has built 39 750 kV substations with a total length of 14800 kilometers, 1113.92 kilometers of 800 kV and above ultra-high voltage transmission lines, and 182 220 kV substations, forming a modern power supply network that promotes mutual assistance between the north and south, east-west communication, safety and reliability, and flexible allocation.Editor/Gong Ziwei

China's domestically produced high-end carbon fiber achieves mass production

The Wuhan Institute of Technology laboratory has successfully produced tens of thousands of meters of large fiber bundles of carbon fibers, and China has achieved mass production of T1000 and above high-performance carbon fibers. This material has extremely high strength and has long been blocked by foreign technology. Zhongfu Shenying is the world's first enterprise to achieve mass production of 100 tons of T1200 grade carbon fiber, and China has completed decades of industrialization process abroad in a short period of time. The breakthrough in high-performance carbon fiber is not only a significant achievement in the field of new materials, but will also reshape the trillion dollar global supply chain.Editor/Gong Ziwei

China Domestic 103 gasoline race class debut ring rally

The domestically produced 103 race grade gasoline has been put into use in the Huanta Rally, which is the first domestically produced high-end racing fuel and fills the industry gap. This oil is blended with multiple refining components, with an octane rating exceeding 103 and a power explosion far exceeding that of 95 octane gasoline. The R&D team has optimized the composition and additive formula through thousands of experiments to ensure stable and clean fuel in extreme terrains. The Chinese oil standards have reached the international advanced level, and this racing oil is expected to empower civilian oil products and expand domestic and foreign markets in the future.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Egypt promotes 10 billion grid project Chinese enterprises usher in new opportunities

Recently, Egyptian President al-Sisi led the deployment of the second phase of the grid strengthening project, and Prime Minister Madburi signed an Egyptian pound 60 billion grid financing, landing 105 power conversion projects, with the goal of 45% of renewable energy supply by 2028. The country's existing grid is insufficient, and gas shortages have often led to limited electricity.Editor/Li Xiaohua

China Railway 16th Bureau Overseas Lianzhong Multiple Aid Projects

Recently, China Railway 16th Bureau has achieved multiple new results in its overseas aid business, successfully winning bids for multiple medical aid projects in Cote d'Ivoire and Tanzania. Since 2025, enterprises have continued to deepen their involvement in the foreign aid market, with increasingly diverse business types. Currently, they have won a total of 9 foreign aid projects and 7 new bids in 2026. At the beginning of 2026, China Railway 16th Bureau will complete multiple core professional qualifications and achieve full coverage of foreign aid business qualifications. Enterprises rely on complete qualifications and mature experience to build an integrated overseas development model, continuously implement overseas livelihood projects, and demonstrate the responsibility and commitment of central enterprises in foreign aid through practical actions.Editor/Li Xiaohua

In 2026, Harbin will launch the 12th round of oil and gas block auctions

On June 16, 2026, Kazakhstan began the twelfth round of oil and gas block sales, using a dual track model of auction and bilateral cooperation to attract foreign investment. Thirty oil and gas blocks have been launched this time, with estimated reserves exceeding 9 billion barrels of oil equivalent and a total area of 53000 square kilometers, covering six major provinces in China. The online auction is scheduled for July 29th and the deadline for enterprise applications is June 30th. The production capacity of the three major oil fields in the local area is concentrated in a single structure, and there is an urgent need to increase oil and gas reserves. Several international energy companies, including BP, Sinopec, and PetroChina, are interested in participating. Companies can bid separately for blocks or conduct joint exploration to help the country improve its medium - and long-term oil and gas supply layout.Editor/Li Xiaohua

329 National Highway Zhenhai Zhenpu Road Phase III starts bidding

On June 15, 2026, the pre announcement of the bidding for the construction of Zhenpu Road Phase III, from Zhenhai Wanghai North Road to Jiulong Avenue on National Highway 329, was made. The total length of the route is about 5.2 km, with a two-way six lane first-class highway, a design speed of 80 km/h, a total estimated investment of about 1.192 billion yuan, and a planned construction period of 26 months this year. This section is the third phase of the 329 National Highway Zhenhai section project. The first phase is under construction, and the second phase expropriation announcement was released in April this year. The third phase expropriation announcement was released in May last year, involving an area of approximately 12400 square meters. Editor/Cheng Liting

Liuzhou Chlorination New Materials Project Phase I Groundbreaking

On June 14, 2026, the first phase of the Liuzhou 320000 tons/year chlorinated new materials industrial cluster project with a total investment of over 1 billion yuan was laid in the Luzhai Economic Development Zone. The project is invested and constructed by Guangxi Liuhua Chlor Alkali, covering an area of approximately 117000 square meters with a construction period of 2 years. It covers eight sub projects including caustic soda and chlorinated polyethylene, and adopts ion membrane method and waste salt resource utilization technology to closely meet the needs of Guangxi's three major industries of alumina, papermaking, and new energy. After reaching production capacity, the annual revenue can reach 1.2 billion yuan, with both economic and ecological benefits. Editor/Cheng Liting

Liandong U Valley Dalian Bay Intelligent Manufacturing Industrial Park starts construction

On June 14, 2026, the Liandong U Valley Dalian Bay Intelligent Manufacturing Industrial Park officially started construction, focusing on the three core areas of port equipment support, precision manufacturing, and intelligent manufacturing, to create a specialized park integrating research and development incubation, pilot production, headquarters office, and supporting services. The project relies on the mature operation system of Liandong Group, builds a platform for industry university research integration, and connects the last mile of scientific and technological achievements transformation. Editor/Cheng Liting

Harbin Railway opens a new channel for Mongolian coal to move southward

On June 9, 2026, Harbin Railway launched a new channel for intermodal transportation of iron and steel. The first train of 4000 tons of coal was sent from Hailar South Station to Panjin Port for transfer along the coast, which was shortened by 3 to 4 days compared to the original transportation.Editor/Gao Xue

Far sighted won a major single in the South Wind University of Vietnam

Recently, Far East Energy signed a contract for a 128MW offshore wind power project in Vietnam, supplying 16 8.XMW units. This project is the first batch of Vietnam Power Planning VIII, which helps green energy cooperation along the the Belt and Road.Editor/Gao Xue

The passenger flow at Suifenhe Port has surged

On June 9, 2026, the number of inbound and outbound passengers at Suifenhe Highway Port exceeded 150000 in the first five months, a year-on-year increase of 60%. The customs optimized customs clearance and helped China Russia the Belt and Road cross-border exchanges to be efficient and smooth.Editor/Gao Xue

Completion of the construction section by Chinese enterprises！

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

Qingdao signs contract for Namibia Energy Port project

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

Nantong, China starts construction of a 10000 ton deep-sea cable laying ship

On June 15, 2026, the groundbreaking ceremony for the 16000 ton deep-sea self propelled cable laying ship was held in Nantong. The ship was designed by China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation's 708 Research Institute and is expected to be delivered in the second half of 2027, meeting the classification standards of China Classification Society. The total length of the vessel is 161.8 meters, with a maximum cable carrying capacity of 16000 tons. It has unlimited navigation capacity and is equipped with a fully electric propulsion system, which can achieve DP2 level power positioning. The vessel supports the laying of 3000 meter ultra deep water submarine cables, which will help enterprises achieve full chain operation of deep and offshore engineering after being put into use, and explore the market of deepwater offshore engineering at home and abroad. Editor/Li Xiaohua

Golmud solar thermal demonstration project starts construction

On June 16, 2026, the CGN Golmud 350 MW solar thermal demonstration project officially started construction, breaking two global records: the largest single unit thermal storage capacity and the largest mirror field area. The project is equipped with a 15 hour molten salt thermal storage device with a thermal storage capacity of 11747 megawatt hours. The estimated annual power generation is 1 billion kilowatt hours, equivalent to saving 320000 tons of standard coal and reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 860000 tons. It will significantly enhance the new energy consumption and peak shaving capacity of Qinghai power grid. Editor/Cheng Liting

Guangxi power grid hits 500 kV backbone network with 18 billion yuan

On June 11, 2026, the first fully assembled 500 kV substation in Guangxi started construction in Guigang, and the new technology of steel structure with prefabricated components was fully applied. This year marks the beginning of the 15th Five Year Plan. Southern Power Grid Guangxi Power Grid has invested over 18 billion yuan to promote 238 key projects. As of the end of May, over 3200 projects have started construction and 2652 have been put into operation, with a total investment of 8.694 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of nearly 50%. Editor/Cheng Liting

Bosnia and Herzegovina high-speed construction begins

The Br č ko Bijelina Expressway in Bosnia and Herzegovina, jointly constructed by China Overseas Engineering Co., Ltd. and China Railway Fourth Bureau, has recently started construction, with a total length of 17 kilometers and a construction period of 3 years. This section is a key link of the high-speed network connecting Banja Luka, the capital of the Serbian Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Belgrade, the capital of Serbia. It is also another landing project of China Poland the Belt and Road cooperation and infrastructure interconnection under the framework of China Central and Eastern Europe. Editor/Cheng Liting

Renewable energy installed capacity exceeds 2.4 billion kilowatts by April 2026

In June 2026, the National Energy Administration held a monthly video conference on renewable energy scheduling. The conference reviewed the development of the industry in the first four months of 2026. As of the end of April, the installed capacity of renewable energy exceeded 2.4 billion kilowatts, accounting for 60.5% of the total installed capacity. The scale of wind and solar installed capacity continued to increase, highlighting the role of green power supply transformation. The meeting analyzed the existing development difficulties, deployed seven key tasks around the beginning of the 15th Five Year Plan, focused on new energy consumption, base construction, market mechanism improvement, enterprise transformation, and other contents. Multiple units participated in the meeting to jointly promote the high-quality development of renewable energy.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Gansu Energy invests 12.9 billion yuan to build large-scale wind and solar projects

Gansu Power Investment Runneng (Wuwei) New Energy Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Gansu Energy Holding, invested in the construction of two major new energy projects in Tengger Desert, with a total installed capacity of 4 million kilowatts and a total investment of 12.917 billion yuan. The company and China Resources Power hold 51% and 49% of the shares respectively, with the project capital accounting for 20%, and the rest relying on loans. The construction period is 24 months and will start in batches. Photovoltaic and wind power projects have been implemented in Liangzhou District and Minqin County respectively, with good revenue indicators and basic completion of relevant filing and approval procedures. The project belongs to the key project of Shagehuang. After completion, it will expand the scale of clean energy for the enterprise, enhance the supply of green electricity in the northwest, and help achieve the dual carbon goals.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Heilongjiang 2.75 billion wind power project enters the construction preparation stage

On June 13, 2026, the EPC bidding candidates for the 500MW wind power project in Qiqihar were announced. The project will be located in eight towns in Nehe, with a total installed capacity of 500MW and a newly built 220 kV booster station. The plan is to start construction at the end of September 2026 and complete it by the end of October 2028, with a construction period of 762 days. The leading unit of Hydroelectric Fourth Bureau ranked first with a quotation of 2.75 billion yuan, while two other enterprises ranked second and third respectively. This project is an important new energy project in western Heilongjiang. After completion, it will help promote the development of clean energy and dual carbon in the local area. The project announcement also indicates that Northeast wind power will usher in a new round of construction boom.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Global offshore wind power is expected to reach 420 gigawatts by 2035

Recently, the Global Wind Energy Council reported that the total installed capacity of offshore wind power worldwide is expected to reach 420 gigawatts by 2035, doubling from the current level. In the next decade, the compound annual growth rate will reach 24%, and China will lead the world for eight consecutive years.Editor/Gao Xue

China Mongolia sewage treatment plant put into operation in Ulaanbaatar

On June 15, 2026, the Ulaanbaatar Central Sewage Treatment Plant was officially put into operation. This project is constructed by Chinese enterprises using Chinese standards and is the largest and most advanced sewage treatment facility in Mongolia, which will greatly improve local water quality and people's livelihoods.Editor/Gao Xue

The first national hydrogen energy pipeline in the Netherlands has been opened

Recently, the first national level hydrogen energy pipeline in the Netherlands was officially opened, with a total length of 32 kilometers, connecting Masfrakert and Penis Industrial Zone. This pipeline fills the gap in large-scale hydrogen transmission in the Netherlands and marks the commercial operation stage of the hydrogen energy network.Editor/Gao Xue

The expansion project of Chengnan Expressway has been successfully opened to traffic

Revitalize old roads and speed up! China Construction Xinjiang Construction Engineering participated in the construction of the Chengnan Expressway expansion project, which was successfully opened to traffic The Chengnan Expressway, which has been in operation for over 20 years, has completed in-situ expansion and renovation. The entire line has been upgraded to a two-way eight lane highway, effectively clearing traffic congestion points and improving the road network in the Chengdu Chongqing region, injecting traffic momentum into regional development. The Chengnan Expressway has a total length of 240 kilometers and is the largest in-situ expansion project for highways in Sichuan. China Construction Xinjiang Engineering Group is responsible for the construction of a 19 kilometer road section, spanning two districts and counties, multiple rivers and villages, including 19 bridges, with complex construction conditions. The project adopts segmented construction, intelligent construction and other methods to overcome multiple technical difficulties, and will be completed and opened to traffic on December 31, 2025. After the road is widened, the traffic capacity is significantly improved, which not only facilitates people's travel, but also helps with the circulation of industries along the route and regional coordinated development.Editor / Li Xiaohua

Chinese enterprise delegation confirms new metal manufacturing project

Recently, Lin Mingxiang led a delegation of Chinese companies to visit the Fergana region of Uzbekistan, finalizing metal processing and manufacturing projects, effectively filling the local metallurgical capacity gap.After completing two days of on-site research, the delegation confirmed the investment direction with the local government, planned and constructed a manufacturing base, and carried out sheet metal processing and metal structure production. The local demand for metallurgical products is high but has long relied on imports. After the project is implemented, it will achieve product import substitution and expand overseas markets for Chinese enterprises, promoting deeper and more practical bilateral industrial cooperation.Editor / Li Xiaohua

Shandong Electric Power Construction won the bid for the Yanbu project in Saudi Arabia

Recently, Shandong Electric Power Construction successfully won the bid for the 380kV overhead power line project in Yanbu Industrial Park, Red Sea, Saudi Arabia. This line is the core power channel of the park, supporting the production and operation of the entire industry chain. The park is built by Saudi Red Sea Aluminum Industry, with a total investment of 1.835 billion US dollars in the first phase. It is planned to produce 2 million tons of alumina and 600000 tons of carbon annually, and the second phase will be launched within the year. This winning bid is also an important progress for the enterprise to explore the Middle East electricity market.Editor / Li Xiaohua

Speed up the construction of Guangxi power grid in 2026

On June 11, 2026, the 500 kV Bushan substation in Guigang, Guangxi officially started construction, ushering in a construction boom for the Guangxi power grid. As of the end of May, Southern Power Grid Guangxi Power Grid Company has started over 3200 projects, put 2652 into operation, and completed an investment of 8.694 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 49.9%. The Wuzhou 110 kV Temple Power Transmission and Transformation Project and other projects are being promoted simultaneously, with the promotion of mechanized construction and ESG management system during construction, striving for a win-win situation between engineering construction and ecological protection. Editor/Cheng Liting

The Xingang Joint Testing Project has started construction

On June 12, 2026, the Shanghai Xingang Liance Semiconductor Co., Ltd. project with a total investment of 2.55 billion yuan officially started construction. This is not only the first officially started project in the Dingke Community Laboratory area of Dishui Lake Qingchuang Bay, but also means that the Lingang New Area has completed a key piece in the puzzle of the entire semiconductor industry chain. It is reported that the project is jointly established by UNT Xinlian Integration and Lingang Investment Control Group's New Area Fund Company, and is equipped with industry-leading production level testing equipment. Editor/Cheng Liting

Lead zinc mining and beneficiation expansion project starts construction

The 1.65 million tons/year lead-zinc mining and beneficiation expansion project invested 1.741 billion yuan by Chifeng Zhongse Baiyinuoer Mining Co., Ltd. has officially started construction on June 13, 2026. The project construction period is 3 years, and the final construction situation shall prevail. After the completion and operation of this project, it will be conducive to expanding the mining and selection scale of Zhongse Baiyinnuoer Lead Zinc Mine, improving the company's mineral resource production capacity, enhancing profitability and comprehensive strength, and in line with the company's development strategy and the interests of all shareholders. Editor/Cheng Liting