Zijin Mining Approved to Offer Guarantee for TAZARA Revitalisation Project

The board of directors of Zijin Mining has approved a guarantee of 348 million yuan, and the Tanzan Railway Activation Project plans to apply for a total loan of 6.9608 billion yuan. The project company has not yet started actual operations, and the guarantee has been implemented to promote the financing process. Some projects have already started in the early stage of the project. Editor/Min Jing

China-Mongolia Power Grid Realizes First Network-To-Network Interconnection

On September 16, 2026, the China Mongolia power grid officially achieved cross-border interconnection between networks, and the project was included in the construction list of the China Mongolia Russia Economic Corridor. Both sides have overcome multiple technical challenges to ensure the electricity supply for Mongolia's industrial and mining sectors as well as people's livelihoods. They will also promote cross-border green power transactions and deepen energy cooperation between the two countries. Editor/Min Jing

400MW/1600MWh Shanxi Independent BESS Attains Full Grid Connection

The largest 400MW/1600MWh independent energy storage power station in Shanxi has completed full capacity grid connection, undertaking multiple tasks such as power grid peak regulation, adapting to local climate, assisting in the integration of wind and solar energy and energy transformation in northern Shanxi, and providing practical reference for similar projects in the region. Editor/Min Jing

Gansu to Zhejiang UHVDC Transmission Ningxia Section

On September 15, 2026, with the last wire pulled into place, the Gansu Zhejiang ± 800 kV high-voltage direct current transmission project (Ningxia section) successfully completed the task of laying the G22 Qinglan high-speed wire. This marks the completion of the entire Ningxia section of the project, laying a solid foundation for the smooth progress of the entire project. Editor/Cheng Liting

Fujian and Ningxia achieve full process linkage of computer and electronic collaboration

On September 16, 2026, Fujian and Ningxia will carry out the full process operation of cross provincial computing and electronic collaborative linkage for the first time. On that day, some computing power tasks of the pilot cabinets in Fuzhou and Xiamen were uniformly dispatched and transferred across provinces to the Ningxia Zhongwei Data Center for operation. The power departments of the two places synchronously rely on the new power load management system to coordinate and dynamically monitor the computing power load. Editor/Cheng Liting

China achieves nationwide production of krypton isotope thickness measurement sources

China National Nuclear Corporation's subsidiary, CNNC 404 Co., Ltd., has achieved breakthrough results in the field of radioactive isotope technology, marking China's leap from relying on imports to producing krypton isotope thickness measurement sources nationwide. This provides a solid guarantee for the sustainable and high-quality development of China's high-end manufacturing industry. Editor/Cheng Liting

Ha Electric completes key installation of Saudi gas turbine

In September 2026, Harbin Electric Power Group completed the hoisting and installation of the No.1 gas turbine at the Shatruma No.2 Combined Cycle Power Station, marking the full start of the project installation. The power station replaces fuel power generation with natural gas power generation, and is expected to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by over 5 million tons per year after completion. It is a landmark project of Saudi Arabia's 2030 vision for energy transformation.Editor/Gao Xue

18 central enterprises sign contracts for 50 projects in Qinghai

On September 15, 2026, Qinghai Province signed 50 project cooperation agreements with 18 central enterprises, with a total investment of 306.984 billion yuan, focusing on the layout of clean energy, power communication and other fields. After all are put into operation, it is expected to create 115800 new jobs.Editor/Gao Xue

Natural gas pipeline compressor units achieve nationwide production

On September 15, 2026, Dongfang Electric participated in the development of China's first domestically produced 20 MW natural gas pipeline compressor unit. Recently, it passed a 72 hour trial operation at the Shangluo Compressor Station of the National West East Gas Pipeline 3, marking the first time that China's natural gas pipeline compressor unit has been produced nationwide.Editor/Gao Xue

Azerbaijan's Gobstan 100 MW Photovoltaic Power Plant Project Connected to the Grid

The Gobstan 100 MW photovoltaic power station project, invested and constructed by Huantai Energy Co., Ltd., held its grid connection ceremony on September 16, 2026 in Baku, Azerbaijan. The Gobustan 100 MW photovoltaic power plant project is located in the Galadag district, consisting of approximately 200000 solar panels and supporting the construction of one 110 kV substation. After the project is put into operation, it is expected to generate approximately 200 million kilowatt hours of electricity annually, saving about 45 million cubic meters of natural gas consumption and reducing carbon emissions by about 97000 tons.Editor/Gong Ziwei

CR Suifenhe Port Pilot International Intermodal Electronic Waybill

On September 17, 2026, China Railway Group piloted the application of international intermodal electronic waybills at Suifenhe Port, replacing traditional paper waybills for cross-border transportation, effectively improving the operational quality and service level of China Railway International Logistics products such as the China Europe Railway Express.Editor/Gong Ziwei

The first Hualong No.1 unit in Hainan has been put into commercial operation

On September 17, 2026, the first Hualong 1 nuclear power unit in Hainan, Unit 3 of the Huaneng Changjiang Nuclear Power Phase II project, was officially put into commercial operation. The unit is equipped with China's fully independent intellectual property rights of the Hualong One third-generation pressurized water reactor nuclear power technology. After the completion of the project, the annual power generation can reach 18 billion kilowatt hours.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Dashixia Water Conservancy Hub Unit Power Generation

On September 13, 2026, the first unit of the Xinjiang Dashixia Water Conservancy Hub Project, invested and constructed by China Energy Engineering Gezhouba Group, successfully passed a 72 hour trial operation and was officially put into operation for power generation. As one of the 172 major water conservancy projects designated by the State Council for water-saving and water supply, the Dashixia Water Conservancy Hub Project in Xinjiang broke the world record for concrete faced gravel dams with a maximum dam height of 247 meters. The power station is equipped with three mixed flow water turbine generators with a single capacity of 250000 kilowatts, with a total installed capacity of 750000 kilowatts. Editor/Cheng Liting

The total production of lithium batteries increased by 44% year-on-year

According to data released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology on September 15, 2026, China's lithium-ion battery industry will continue to grow in the first half of 2026. According to relevant calculations, the total production of lithium batteries in China exceeded 1240GWh in the first half of the year, a year-on-year increase of 44%. Editor/Cheng Liting

Power consumption of Internet data service industry exceeds 60 billion kWh

Since 2026, new digital energy load represented by Internet data and charging and changing service industry has seen explosive growth. The power consumption of Internet data service industry nationwide has exceeded 60 billion kWh, an increase of more than 40% over the same period last year. Editor/Cheng Liting

Chinese Enterprise’s PV Power Station in Azerbaijan Achieves Grid Connection

On September 16, 2026, Chinese Ambassador to Azerbaijan Rumei accompanied President Aliyev to attend the grid connection ceremony of the local 100 MW photovoltaic power plant constructed by Universal Energy. The annual power generation of the project can reach 200 million kWh, with significant emission reduction effects, and continuous deepening of practical cooperation between China and Arab countries in green energy. Editor/Min Jing

Tengger Desert PV Project in Wuwei,Gansu Announces Module Bidding Results

The procurement of modules for the 800000 kW Shage Desert Photovoltaic Base in Hongshagang, Minqin, Wuwei, Gansu has been finalized, with a total scale of 640.9728MWp and a minimum bid price of 0.692 yuan/W, lower than the market average price during the same period, highlighting the potential application of N-type modules in large-scale desert bases. Editor/Min Jing

Two Intelligent Computing Centers in Heilongjiang Secure Registration

The two major intelligent computing center projects of Yuexinghan and Linkou Shuheng, the governor of Heilongjiang Province, have completed filing, with a total investment of 1.98 billion yuan. The Harbin project has a planned computing power of 6800P, and the Mudanjiang project has a total computing power of 2000P. It will build a domestic server cluster, improve regional computing infrastructure, and help promote the development of the digital economy in Northeast China. Editor/Min Jing

New model of direct conversion of pulp ships landed at Qingdao Port

On September 16, 2026, Qingdao Port in Shandong Province successfully implemented the international transfer of pulp and the direct transfer of ships to the full logistics mode. Imported pulp ships do not need to be landed and stored after unloading, and can be directly loaded onto adjacent berths and shipped overseas. This mode achieves synchronous unloading and loading, shortens the time for ships to stop at the port, and reduces transportation costs and quality damage risks.Editor/Gao Xue

Prime Minister Sonia supervises the battle for the Simiu Power Project

On September 15, 2026, Tanzanian Prime Minister Encemba requested the contractor of the Simiyu Power Project to work day and night in the Baridi region to ensure the project is completed on schedule. The project includes the Imalilo substation and the Ibadakuli to Baridi transmission line, with 80% and 60% completed respectively. The government funds have been fully disbursed.Editor/Gao Xue

Chinese enterprises start construction on Georgia's first new energy project

In September 2026, the Imeile Monsoon Power Project, invested by Sichuan Energy International Investment Co., Ltd., held a groundbreaking ceremony in Tbilisi, Georgia. The first phase is planned to have an installed capacity of 104 megawatts, and the expected annual power generation after completion is about 340 million kilowatt hours, which can meet the daily electricity demand of over 90000 households.Editor/Gao Xue

SPIC's total installed power generation exceeds 300 million kilowatts

On September 16, 2026, with a batch of projects connected to the grid, the total installed capacity of power generation by State Power Investment Corporation exceeded 300 million kilowatts, and by the end of August 2026, it had surpassed 313 million kilowatts. This milestone not only marks a new level of energy supply capacity for the State Power Investment Corporation, but also provides a solid answer for building a new type of power system and building an energy powerhouse.Editor/Gong Ziwei

China's lithium-ion battery industry continues to grow in 2026

According to data released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology on September 15, 2026, China's lithium-ion battery industry will continue to grow in the first half of 2026. According to relevant calculations, the total production of lithium batteries in China exceeded 1240GWh in the first half of the year, a year-on-year increase of 44%.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Huaneng Rui Carbon Project starts construction in Shandong

On September 16, 2026, China Huaneng announced that the first demonstration project in China that combines molten salt energy storage with carbon dioxide power generation, the Rui Carbon, would start construction at Huaneng Shandong Bajiao Power Plant on the same day. This is currently the largest project of its kind in China, with the first phase constructing one 50 MW supercritical carbon dioxide generator unit and supporting a 100 MW/400 MWh molten salt energy storage system.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Sarat Ratanavadi Restarts Vietnam’s Ninh Thuan Gas Project

Sarat Ratanavadi, founder and CEO of Thai Gulf Energy, has confirmed the restart of the LNG terminal project supporting the Vietnam Nanning Shun 6 GW gas power station. The company plans to invest a total of 140 billion Thai baht by 2030, of which 14 billion Thai baht will be invested in cloud computing and AI infrastructure. Editor/Min Jing

Liao Jiasheng Signs Green Cooperation Deals During Qinghai Visit

CECEP Chairman Liao Jiasheng went to Xining to attend the conference on promoting high-quality development in Qinghai Province with the support of state-owned enterprises. He signed a 1.482 billion yuan agreement with the Qinghai Provincial Government for the Delinghayuan Net Energy Storage Project, witnessed the signing of contracts by subordinate enterprises, and conducted research on cooperation related to the Haidong Zero Carbon Park. Editor/Min Jing

China Finishes 6th Batch Drivers’ Homes Upgrade on Expressways

The Ministry of Transport, in conjunction with the All China Federation of Trade Unions, has completed the construction of the sixth batch of 158 driver's homes in high-speed service areas, providing five free basic services to truck drivers. Shanghai, Fujian, Hunan, Qinghai and other places optimize supporting facilities according to local conditions, improve safety guarantees and rights services, and improve the rest conditions for long-distance freight drivers. Editor/Min Jing

Energy production situation in August 2026

The National Bureau of Statistics released the energy production situation for August 2026. In August, the decline in raw coal production in large-scale industries narrowed, crude oil production steadily increased, natural gas production shifted from decline to increase, and electricity production remained stable. In August, the production of industrial raw coal above designated size was 360 million tons, a year-on-year decrease of 7.7%; The production of industrial crude oil above designated size was 18.43 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 0.8%; The natural gas production of industrial enterprises above designated size was 21.4 billion cubic meters, a year-on-year increase of 0.8%; The industrial power generation capacity above designated size was 943.8 billion kilowatt hours, a year-on-year decrease of 0.8%.Editor/Cheng Liting

The cumulative trading volume of China's carbon market exceeds 900 million tons

The 2026 China Carbon Market Conference will be held in Wuhan, Hubei, and the National Carbon Market Development Report (2026) will be released at the conference. As of the end of August, the national carbon emission trading market has accumulated over 900 million tons of transactions, with a turnover of over 60 billion yuan. The national carbon market has grown from scratch and played an important role in promoting the achievement of carbon peak and carbon neutrality goals. Editor/Cheng Liting

Signed a contract for a 410 million yuan green intelligent computing project

Xinruipu Intelligent Computing Center project of the Kuitun Tianbei Economic Development Zone of the Xinjiang Seventh Division was officially signed. The total investment of the project is 410 million yuan, with a total output of 2250P. The proportion of green electricity exceeds 70%, and the PUE is controlled within 1.11. It will make up for the shortage of regional green computing power supply and drive the agglomeration of AI upstream and downstream industries. Editor/Cheng Liting