The first amino acid base in Central Asia has been built in Kazakhstan

China Fufeng Group Shengtai Biotechnology is constructing the largest amino acid production project in Central Asia in the Jiangbu'er Oblast of Kazakhstan, with a total investment of 1.5 billion US dollars, and settling in the Silk Road Economic Zone. The first phase of the project has been completed, achieving a breakthrough in the production technology of essential amino acids in Central Asia. After reaching production capacity, the annual processing of corn is 3 million tons, providing more than a thousand job opportunities, and the products are exported to many countries. This project relies on local corn resources to fill the technological gap of high value-added products, help upgrade the manufacturing industry in Kazakhstan, create a cross-border industrial chain, and become a landmark project for China Kazakhstan capacity cooperation.Editor/Gong Ziwei

POWERCHINA INTL holds cooperation talks with Shengyu Group

Recently, Tang Yuhua, Chairman of POWERCHINA INTL, met with Singapore's Shengyu Group CEO Qiao Quansheng and his delegation to exchange ideas on global cooperation in the fields of energy, electricity, and infrastructure. Tang Yuhua introduced the company's international business and the "15th Five Year Plan", affirmed the other party's advantages, and hoped to deepen cooperation to achieve win-win results. Qiao Quansheng expressed the importance of strategic cooperation between the two sides, and is willing to leverage the advantages of planning, design, and project management to expand cooperation in energy, water, transportation, and other fields, and jointly promote global infrastructure construction.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Uzbekistan's target chemical industry exports 720 million US dollars annually

Uzbekistan plans to increase the export value of chemical products to 720 million US dollars by 2026 and expand fertilizer production to meet agricultural demand. In the same year, the plan was to attract $2.5 billion in investment through 133 projects, with a total investment scale of $9.5 billion, including $1.3 billion for 24 strategic projects and the construction of 7 new production facilities. The meeting reviewed the progress of key projects such as soda ash, fertilizers, and potassium fertilizers, and requested to accelerate the promotion of lagging projects to ensure timely completion and production.Editor/Gong Ziwei

MOL Group builds 40MWh battery energy storage system in Hungary

Recently, MOL Group announced that it has successfully built a 40MWh battery energy storage system in the MOL petrochemical plant in Tissa'uyvaros, Hungary. The project is located next to the end-user factory and is currently the largest battery energy storage facility in eastern Hungary. The operation of this system will directly serve the power consumption of the factory area, significantly improving energy efficiency and operational economy.Editor/Yang Meiling

Elo Energy's 5MWh energy storage system has passed UL's rigorous explosion test

SolaX Power recently announced that its ORI 5MWh energy storage system has successfully completed full-scale system level detonation testing under the guidance of UL Solutions. This test is conducted based on the UL 9540A: 2025 draft framework and is UL's first system level deflagration assessment worldwide. The test intentionally triggered thermal runaway of the battery cell in a controlled environment and kept the ventilation system closed, fully simulating the extreme process of combustible gas release, accumulation, and even detonation. The test scenario is designed based on high demand parameters, with the ignition point set at a location that may exacerbate pressure and flame turbulence. In the end, the system structure remained intact and successfully passed the strict thermal runaway safety verification.Editor/Yang Meiling

Shanxi Heshun 0.94 yuan/Wh grid type energy storage power station launches EPC bidding

A large-scale energy storage power station project in Heshun Economic and Technological Development Zone, Jinzhong City, Shanxi Province, has released an EPC bidding announcement. The project has a scale of 200MW/800MWh, with a total investment of 750 million yuan, equivalent to a unit price of 0.94 yuan/Wh. Jinzhong Xinruineng Technology Co., Ltd. is the bidder for the project, which plans to cover an area of 70 acres and build a new 220kV substation with one 200MVA main transformer installed inside. The booster station adopts a 380/220V single busbar connection, equipped with 2 station transformers. The main power supply is from the 35kV busbar, and the backup power supply is from the 10kV line outside the station.Editor/Yang Meiling

Guangzhou's computing power new infrastructure project fully starts construction

On April 3, 2026, the construction of new computing infrastructure and the computing power supply and demand meeting in Guangzhou will be held at the China Mobile Guangdong Hong Kong Macao (Guangzhou) data center. At the meeting, four approved computing power projects started construction collectively. Previously, in February 2026, four projects including Guangzhou Mobile, Guangzhou Unicom, Yunxia Technology, and Lianyun Big Data successfully passed the national approval for computing infrastructure construction, with a total investment of 4.839 billion yuan and an additional intelligent computing scale of over 40000 P.Editor/Cheng Liting

Sulin elected as President of Vietnam

On April 7, 2026, at the 16th National Assembly of Vietnam, Sulin was elected as the President of Vietnam. Sulin, born in July 1957 in the northern province of Xing'an, Vietnam, has been serving in the Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security for a long time. From April 2016 to May 2024, Su Lin served as the Minister of Public Security. In May 2024, Su Lin was elected as the President of the country. In August 2024, Su Lim was elected as the General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, and will no longer serve as the President of the country in October 2024.Editor/Cheng Liting

The highest trough solar thermal power station in the world was started in Xizang

On April 6, 2026, the 50 MW CGN Dangxiong Umatang project, the world's highest altitude trough solar thermal power plant contracted by Northwest Institute, officially started construction. This project adopts 6-hour molten salt heat storage technology and is the first commercial application of domestically produced 8.6-meter large open slot heat collectors. In the face of extreme environments such as high altitude and hypoxia, Northwest Institute will rely on its leading solar thermal performance and technological strength in China to carry out special research and development, and make every effort to create a benchmark project for high-altitude.Editor/Cheng Liting

China's first tension leg floating wind turbine is about to leave the dock

The welding of the floating body main body of the CNOOC Lufeng floating wind power project has been completed and entered the preparation stage for docking. This platform is the deepest and furthest offshore tension leg floating wind power platform in the world, planned to be put into operation in 2027, providing power for oil fields and promoting the green transformation of oil and gas production.Editor/Gao Xue

Inner Mongolia's photothermal technology continues to make breakthroughs

As a state-owned high-tech enterprise, Inner Mongolia Xinyuan Solar has 14 patents and has built the first 93000 square meter trough type heat collection demonstration project in China. The company focuses on solar thermal and multi energy complementarity, intelligent control, and green transformation, continuously improving the comprehensive utilization efficiency of solar energy and supporting the development of the clean energy industry.Editor/Gao Xue

China and Kazakhstan jointly build a new landmark for green energy in Central Asia

The 1GW wind power+600MWh energy storage project in Pavlodar Oblast, Kazakhstan has officially started, with a total investment of about 1.2 billion US dollars, and is planned to be put into operation in 2029. The project is jointly constructed by Samruk Energy Company and State Power Investment Corporation, with an estimated annual power generation of 3.4 billion kilowatt hours and an annual reduction of 2 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions.Editor/Gao Xue

The domestically produced largest diameter hard rock TBM is offline

On April 3, 2026, the domestically developed maximum diameter 13.2-meter hard rock TBM by CCCC Tianhe started construction in Changshu. The machine is equipped with 7600 domestically produced rare earth special steel main bearings developed by the Institute of Metals, Chinese Academy of Sciences, with a rated life of over 15000 hours and performance exceeding imports. This move marks China Communications Construction Corporation's first achievement of 100% localization of core components for ultra large diameter tunneling machines, completely bridging the last mile of national production of major underground engineering equipment in China.Editor/Cheng Liting

China Kazakhstan's $125 million large order landed

At the Export to China SCO Choice Forum, Kazakh companies signed a $125 million agricultural export agreement with Chinese partners. Changsha Kaliev, the Minister of Trade of Kazakhstan, led a delegation to visit Shandong to deepen industrial and logistics cooperation. As the largest trading partner, the bilateral trade volume between China and Kazakhstan is expected to increase from 41 billion US dollars in 2023 to 48.7 billion US dollars in 2025, with Shandong's trade volume reaching 2.2 billion US dollars. Both sides are shifting from scale expansion to quality and efficiency improvement, with a focus on promoting the export of high value-added, non resource, and green technology products to ensure supply chain stability.Editor/Cheng Liting

ZPMC transfers the conduit rack of Sanshan Island converter station

On March 28, 2026, the pipeline frame of the Sanshan Island offshore converter station, which was constructed by Zhenhua Heavy Industries, was successfully transferred. As the core component of China's first offshore wind power sea land integrated flexible DC project, this duct frame is 97 meters long, 75 meters wide, and 76 meters high, with a total weight of over 14000 tons, setting a record for the highest in the country. The project adopts 560 axis modular vehicle collaborative operation, overcoming the problem of over kilometer transportation. This successful implementation marks a new breakthrough for Zhenhua Heavy Industries in the field of ultra large component transportation, laying a solid foundation for subsequent offshore lifting.Editor/Cheng Liting

Chinese supply chain debuts at Egypt Energy Exhibition

The Egypt International Oil and Gas Exhibition opened in Cairo, with the Chinese supply chain national exhibition group making a concentrated appearance. The procurement session before the exhibition facilitated multiple cooperation intentions between Chinese and Egyptian enterprises, helping China's energy equipment expand into the North African market.Editor/Gao Xue

Chinese supply chain debuts at Egypt Energy Exhibition

The Egypt International Oil and Gas Exhibition opened in Cairo, with the Chinese supply chain national exhibition group making a concentrated appearance. The procurement session before the exhibition facilitated multiple cooperation intentions between Chinese and Egyptian enterprises, helping China's energy equipment expand into the North African market.Editor/Gao Xue

China Communications Construction Corporation Lianzhong Sanyuan

China Communications Construction Corporation recently won three consecutive highway projects in Guangdong, Xinjiang, and Tianjin, with a total amount exceeding 65.2 billion yuan. Among them, the Qingyuan Zhuhai Expressway in Guangdong is worth 34.2 billion yuan, the Duku Expressway in Xinjiang is worth 12.5 billion yuan, and the Tianjin Ring Expressway is worth 18.5 billion yuan. All three projects have entered the implementation stage.Editor/Gao Xue

Serbia's Frasinsk Cascade Hydropower Station launches upgrade and renovation

The Frasinsk cascade hydropower station in Serbia, which has been in service for 71 years, has started modernization and upgrading. Andritz is responsible for updating the unit equipment, and the total installed capacity will increase to 138MW after the renovation. The project adopts phased construction to achieve uninterrupted renovation and ensure stable regional power supply. This project has received loan support from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and is a key project of Serbia's energy transformation and hydropower renovation plan, aimed at improving efficiency, safety, and renewable energy generation capacity.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Iran denies any damage to its strength and says it will fight until the enemy surrenders

On April 2nd local time, a spokesperson for Iran's Hatam Abia Central Command stated that the United States and Israel do not have complete control over Iran's military strength, and the war will continue until the enemy surrenders, warning that more destructive strikes will be launched. On April 1st, Trump claimed a quick and decisive victory in the Iran conflict, stating that Iran's combat capabilities had been greatly weakened.Editor/Gong Ziwei

The UK will host a 35 country conference to discuss navigation in the Strait of Hormuz

British Prime Minister Stamer announced on April 1st that Foreign Secretary Cooper will host an international conference in the Strait of Hormuz this week, with 35 countries participating, to discuss plans for restoring navigation. The participating countries include France, Germany, Italy, and others. After the meeting, the British side will discuss matters related to ensuring the safe and smooth passage of the strait after the war. The UK is using all diplomatic channels to promote the resumption of cross-strait navigation, and claims that stabilizing the situation and opening up the strait will help alleviate the problem of rising domestic living costs.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Datang Inner Mongolia Wind Power Project Signed Contract

On March 27, 2026, Datang Hulu Aluminum Power Company signed a contract with Qingshuihe County to invest 1.86 billion yuan in the construction of a 300MW wind power project. The green power line will directly supply electrolytic aluminum production, replacing coal-fired thermal power. The project reduces carbon dioxide emissions by 540000 tons annually, with green electricity accounting for 18%, helping to reduce carbon emissions and costs in electrolytic aluminum, and enhancing the green competitiveness of products.Editor/Gao Xue

Tajikistan plans to build a 500 MW solar power station

Negotiations are underway to construct a 500 MW solar power station in the Khatlon region of Tajikistan. If the project is implemented, it will become one of the largest renewable energy projects in the country, alleviating the problem of power shortage. Tajikistan is dominated by hydropower, with seasonal supply imbalances, and new energy is the key to breaking through.Editor/Gao Xue

Yunnan Lijiang 133MW wind power project approved

On March 30, 2026, the Shali Wind Power Project in Ninglang County, Lijiang City, Yunnan Province was approved by the Provincial Development and Reform Commission. The total installed capacity is 133MW, and 23 wind turbines will be built with a total investment of approximately 612 million yuan. The project is developed by Huadian Investment, with an annual power generation of about 300 million kilowatt hours and an annual reduction of 240000 tons of carbon dioxide, helping to optimize Yunnan's energy structure.Editor/Gao Xue

Liantang 1000 kV Substation Main Transformer Expansion Project

The first ultra-high voltage project in Shanghai during the 15th Five Year Plan period, the main transformer expansion project of Liantang 1000 kV substation, has recently started construction. As the core hub for East China Power's entry into Shanghai, the project has a total investment of 350 million yuan and is planned to be put into operation in June 2027. It will add 3 million kVA main transformers and increase Shanghai's external power receiving capacity by 50%. This expansion will be connected with the Mongolian Electric Power's Shanghai Ultra High Voltage Direct Current Project, which is expected to introduce 40 billion kilowatt hours of clean electricity from Inner Mongolia annually, with green electricity accounting for over 50%.Editor/Cheng Liting

Tashkent International Financial Center officially established

Uzbekistan's President Mirziyoyev signed a decree officially establishing the Tashkent International Financial Center and the International Commercial Court. The center covers the entire financial chain including banking, investment, securities, digital assets, and Islamic green finance, and is subject to special legal systems. The central management agency has the authority to issue normative documents in multiple fields and directly apply the principles of English common law and equity in the Ukrainian legal system for the first time. The commercial court has two levels of first instance and appeal, providing new legal protection for international capital.Editor/Cheng Liting

The situation in the Strait of Hormuz has escalated

On March 31st local time, the current large-scale military conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran entered its 32nd day. Iran launched a new round of strikes, and Israel and the United States continued to carry out airstrikes on targets within Iran. The war also spread to the Gulf shipping and energy sectors, and the regional security situation remains highly tense. Editor/Cheng Liting

Gansu releases new energy+action plan

On March 31, 2026, Gansu Province released the Implementation Plan for New Energy+Action, which specifies that by 2030, the installed capacity of new energy will reach 160 million kilowatts, and an additional 80 million kilowatts will be added during the 15th Five Year Plan period. Ten major actions, including multi energy complementarity, green parks, and green hydrogen corridors, will be deployed to promote the integration of coal and new energy, build zero carbon parks, and create the Hexi Green Hydrogen Corridor.Editor/Gao Xue

Chinese company to build solar power plant in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan's Alat Free Economic Zone has provided 138 hectares of land to China's SunSync company, of which 23 hectares will be used for the construction of a solar panel production line. The product will be used for bidding within the region and nationwide, and the generated green electricity can be sold to enterprises within the region. The wind turbine manufacturing project is also underway.Editor/Gao Xue

TBM excavation of Gaoligongshan Tunnel on Darui Railway breaks through 8000 meters

The Caiyun TBM excavation of the main tunnel of Gaoligongshan Tunnel on the Darui Railway has exceeded 8000 meters, with only 990 meters left from the No.1 vertical shaft. The tunnel has a total length of 34.5 kilometers and extremely complex geology. After completion, the travel time from Dali to Ruili will be reduced to 2 hours.Editor/Gao Xue