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

CGN Unveils New Trough Collector Model Yuanyao No.1 in Xining

On July 16, 2026, China General Nuclear Power Corporation (CGN) released the world's first 8.6-meter open molten salt trough collector, Yuanyao No.1, in Xining. The product has multiple internationally leading indicators and all key components are domestically produced, suitable for complex domestic environments. It will be applied to large-scale solar thermal projects in Golmud, helping the domestic solar thermal industry to scale up and reduce costs. Editor/Min Jing

Chinalco Group lands 7 billion yuan Guinea alumina project

Chinalco Hong Kong (Chinalco Group) - Guinea's annual production of 1.2 million tons of alumina project plans to invest approximately 1 billion US dollars, equivalent to 7 billion yuan. Landing in the core production area of Guinea's bauxite resources, constructing a complete alumina smelting production line, supporting integrated mining transportation, smelting workshops, sewage treatment, warehousing and logistics; Deeply layout the upstream processing links of the African aluminum industry chain, establish stable import channels for electrolytic aluminum raw materials in China, and assist Chinese enterprises in developing overseas mineral resources.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Railway investment exceeds 363.2 billion yuan in the first half of 2026

In the first half of 2026, the national railway fixed assets investment was 363.2 billion yuan, with a year-on-year increase of 2.1%. 355.2 kilometers of new lines were put into production, and the construction of the 15th Five Year Plan began well. China Railway Group is coordinating the promotion of railway construction, and multiple lines such as the West Tenth High speed Railway have been opened; Multiple high-speed railway sections under construction are undergoing acceptance, joint debugging, and trial operation; A batch of railway renovation and new construction projects have started or accelerated preliminary approval. The next step will continue to promote project construction, complete the annual tasks with quality assurance, and help promote high-quality economic development.Editor/Gong Ziwei

China's solar thermal installed capacity ranks second in the world

On July 16, 2026, data showed that China's installed capacity of solar thermal power reached 2.1 million kilowatts, ranking second in the world, with 3.2 million kilowatts under construction. The localization rate of technology exceeds 95%, and the industry is accelerating its large-scale development.Editor/Gao Xue

Aktau Port Hub put into operation

On July 14, 2026, the first phase of the Aktau Port container hub jointly built by China and Kazakhstan was put into operation, and the first batch of 55 TEUs of Chinese commodity trains were completed. This node connects the China Europe railway with the Caspian Sea shipping, which will compress cross-border transportation efficiency and smooth the Asia Europe corridor.Editor/Gao Xue

Xinjiang builds a low-carbon project for the entire refining and chemical chain

On July 16, 2026, the Tarim 1.2 million tons/year Phase II ethylene and supporting green low-carbon demonstration project of PetroChina Dushanzi Petrochemical was successfully put into operation and fully entered the production and operation stage. The project is located in the Petroleum and Petrochemical Industrial Park of Korla Shangku High tech Industrial Development Zone, Bayingolin Mongol Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, on the northern edge of the Taklamakan Desert. It is the first pioneering project in China's refining industry to fully implement the concept of green and low-carbon development, and has built the world's first ethylene cracking carbon emission recycling demonstration base.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Yichang Baijiwashi Energy Storage Base put into operation

On July 15, 2026, Yuanjing Power Yichang 40GWh intelligent lithium battery project was put into operation, and the country's first 100 GWh level energy storage full industry chain base was officially put into operation. The first batch of 790Ah high-capacity battery cells will be delivered overseas as soon as they are offline. The battery cells have a cycle life of over 12000 times and a service life of 30 years, which will promote the technological upgrade of the global energy storage market.Editor/Gao Xue

The first deep-sea intelligent submarine cable ship is put into operation

On July 15, 2026, the first deep-sea and intelligent submarine cable construction ship "Tianyi Navigator" designed and built by China was officially listed in Shanghai. The captain is 116 meters long, with a full load displacement of 18000 tons. The cable hold can carry 8000 tons of submarine optical cables, ranking first in the world. Equipped with 5.5-meter submarine cable burial equipment, it can operate at depths of up to 1000 meters, breaking the domestic depth record. Integrating Beidou and GPS dual-mode positioning, equipped with an intelligent dynamic positioning system, stable operation can still be achieved under level 5 sea conditions. The ship will be involved in the construction of submarine cables between global computing hubs, supporting AI computing scheduling and deployment of underwater data centers, and becoming an important equipment support for China's computing infrastructure.Editor/Cheng Liting

Petrochemical Machinery Hydrogen Energy Innovation Park starts construction

On July 15, 2026, the Shuzhi Hydrogen Energy Machinery Innovation Park started construction in Dongxihu District, Wuhan, with an expansion of 120 acres. The total investment has not been disclosed, and the plan is to form an annual production capacity of 100 sets of hydrogen compressor sleds, 1GW PEM electrolysis cells, and 1.75GW ALK electrolysis cells for assembly and testing. The previous 55 acres of the park have been put into use as a data intelligence service center and a hydrogen production and refueling equipment quality inspection center. The new park covers the entire chain of research and development, intelligent manufacturing, and testing, deeply integrating AI and digital twin technologies. This move marks the official launch of the construction of China Petrochemical's hydrogen energy equipment industry cluster. Editor/Cheng Liting

Fule De Wuhan Base starts construction

On July 9, 2026, Fulide Precision Cleaning and Recycling Service Base started construction in Optics Valley, with a total investment of 203 million yuan and an area of 21 acres. From signing the contract in April to starting construction in July, it took less than 3 months, and the plan is to complete and put into operation within 12 months. After reaching production capacity, we can provide 30000 pieces of semiconductor cleaning services per month, covering supporting needs such as ceramic melting regeneration and equipment maintenance. Previously, core components such as the Optics Valley etching machine needed to be sent to other places for cleaning, resulting in long turnover cycles and high logistics costs. After the project is put into operation, this gap will be filled, and the Huazhong Pan Semiconductor industry chain will be more complete and efficient. Editor/Cheng Liting

Jiulongchuan Coal Mine Plan Passes Review in Gansu Ning County

The construction organization design of Jiulongchuan Coal Mine in Ning County, with a total investment of 18.635 billion yuan, passed the review on July 11th. The mine has an annual output of 8 million tons and adopts kilometer freezing construction. The implementation of the plan will provide technical support for the comprehensive construction of the mine and assist in the construction of the Longdong Energy Base. Editor/Min Jing

CSCEC Secures Over 1.63 Billion Yuan in Anhui Infrastructure Contracts

CSCEC has won two projects in Anhui, with a total bid amount exceeding 1.63 billion yuan, to build the Bengbu Meimei Rural Smart Agriculture Project and the Hefei Science and Technology Innovation Park Urban Renewal Project, simultaneously improving urban and rural supporting facilities, and promoting local rural revitalization and the development of science and technology innovation industries. Editor/Min Jing

Jiangxi Kicks Off Yuan River Waterway Upgrade Project Worth 13.76 Billion Yuan

The Yuanhe Waterway Upgrading Project, with a total investment of 13.76 billion yuan in Jiangxi Province, has been approved for construction and will be undertaken by the Provincial Port Group. The total length of the route is 103.5 kilometers, and it will be renovated according to the Class III waterway standard, connecting Xinyu Yichun, filling the water transportation gap in western Jiangxi, and opening up a waterway connecting the Ganjiang and Yangtze Rivers. Editor/Min Jing

Major breakthrough in domestic ethylene technology

On July 16, 2026, the 1.2 million tons/year ethylene project of Dushanzi Petrochemical Tarim was put into operation. The first set of three electromechanical drive device in China has been put into use, with a localization rate of 99%, and the world's first ethylene cracking carbon recycling demonstration base has been established.Editor/Gao Xue

China Energy Construction wins bid for Xinjiang's billion yuan coal-fired power plant

China Energy Engineering Northwest Institute has won the bid for pre service of 4 × 660MW coal-fired power plant from Huaneng Xinjiang for 15.47 million yuan. The total investment of the project exceeds 10 billion yuan and will serve as a supporting power source for the construction of the Shagehuang New Energy Base.Editor/Gao Xue

First launch of shield tunneling towards intelligent manufacturing

Recently, the world's largest diameter earth pressure balance shield tunneling machine, Jiaoping-1, started from the Mangshan Tunnel. This device is equipped with an AI control platform to achieve millimeter level settlement control, marking the comprehensive entry of China's tunnel construction into the intelligent era.Editor/Gao Xue

EU approves France's € 63 billion offshore wind power aid plan

On July 13th, the European Commission officially approved France's 63 billion euro national aid plan to support 11 offshore wind farm projects with a total installed capacity of 11.1GW and an annual power generation of 47.8 billion kilowatt hours, accounting for 10.6% of France's annual electricity consumption. The implementation period of the plan is 25 years, using a two-way price difference contract mechanism to stabilize electricity price fluctuations, and allocating assistance qualifications through bidding. This plan is formulated based on the Clean Industry Agreement National Assistance Framework, and is being promoted simultaneously in the three major sea areas of the North Sea, Atlantic, and Mediterranean. Three of the wind farms will replace the support arrangements prior to August 2025. Editor/Cheng Liting

Super Intelligent Computing 2606P Computing Center settles in Pingxiang, Guangxi

The Development and Reform Commission of Chongzuo City, Guangxi Province has agreed in principle to the energy-saving report for the first phase of the Super Intelligent Computing (Chongzuo) artificial intelligence computing power base project. The project is located in Pingxiang Industrial Park, Guangxi, renting factory buildings to build a computing power center. The total investment has not been disclosed, and the plan is to start construction in August 2026 and put into operation in December 2027. Set up 148 16kW cabinets, with a total power of 2606PFlops and a PUE not exceeding 1.1972. The annual power consumption is 19.8678 million kilowatt hours, and we promise to purchase 100% green electricity. The annual comprehensive energy consumption is 2461.41 tons of standard coal, and the carbon dioxide emissions are 42.43 tons. Editor/Cheng Liting

OneSubsea wins deepwater contract in Ivory Coast

OneSubsea and Eni have signed the EPC contract for Phase III of the Baleine project in Cote d'Ivoire, providing a complete set of subsea production systems for 13 wells, including Christmas trees, umbilical cables, manifolds, and control systems. After the third phase is put into operation, the daily production of the oil field will increase from 60000 barrels to 150000 barrels, and the daily production of natural gas will increase from 80 million cubic feet to 200 million cubic feet. Previously, China Wison Clean Energy had signed three FPSO EPCIC contracts, with a processing capacity of 90000 barrels of crude oil and 160 million cubic feet of natural gas per day. The final investment decision for this project was completed in May, and it is planned to become one of the largest offshore energy development projects in West Africa. Editor/Cheng Liting

The lifting of the world's tallest steel-concrete wind tower has been completed

Recently, the 204 meter ultra-high unit of the third phase of the Hebei Xinji wind power project, constructed by China Power Construction Hydroelectric 16th Bureau, was successfully installed, breaking the global record for the height of onshore steel-concrete wind turbine towers and contributing a replicable power construction solution for wind power development in low wind speed areas. It is reported that the third phase of Hebei Huadian Xinji 500 MW wind power project is located in Xinji City, Hebei Province, with a total installed capacity of 100 MW.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Two units at Shuangjiangkou have been connected to the grid in half a month

On July 13, 2026, the world's tallest dam, Unit 2 of the Dadu River Shuangjiangkou Hydropower Station, was successfully put into operation for power generation, achieving the goal of double commissioning within half a month, marking a crucial step towards full operation of this world-class hydropower project. The power station is a key energy project in China, with a total installed capacity of 2 million kilowatts and an average annual power generation of 7.7 billion kilowatt hours. Previously, the first unit of Shuangjiangkou Power Station was connected to the grid for power generation on June 26, 2026.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Director of the Palestinian Office pays a visit to Palestinian officials

On July 14, 2026, Sun Zhen, Director of the Palestinian Office, took office and paid a visit to Fatouh, Chairman of the Palestinian National Committee. Fattah warmly congratulated the 105th anniversary of the founding of the CPC, welcomed Director Sun Zhen to take office, highly appreciated China's development achievements and China's just position on the Palestinian issue, and looked forward to greater development of bilateral relations. Both sides exchanged views on China Pakistan relations, exchanges between the legislative bodies of the two countries, and the Palestinian issue.Editor/Gong Ziwei

TBEA’s First Self-Developed UHV High-Impedance AC Transformer Passes All Tests

TBEA has independently developed the first prototype of ultra-high voltage high impedance AC transformer in the manufacturing industry, and multiple parties have witnessed its one-time passing of all testing and trials. The product can suppress short-circuit current in the power grid, save equipment renovation investment, and comprehensively improve the safety and stability of power grid operation. Editor/Min Jing

Chinese Equipment Supplied to Zhanaozen Gas Processing Plant in Kazakhstan

The Zanaojin Natural Gas Processing Plant in Mangystau Oblast, Kazakhstan has invested 216 billion tenge in steady construction, with over 90% of the pending equipment produced in China and a manufacturing completion rate of 48.3%. The project will be put into operation in 2027, with both new and old gas plants operating simultaneously to expand local natural gas deep processing capacity. Editor/Min Jing

First Turbine Hoisted for CGN’s Ultra-High Altitude Wind Farm in Ali Xizang

CGN Alibaba has completed the lifting of the first wind turbine at an altitude of 4765 meters for its 50000 kW wind power project, breaking the enterprise's wind power altitude record. The total investment of the project is 280 million yuan to overcome the multiple construction problems in the plateau. It is expected to be connected to the grid by the end of 2026, with an annual power generation of 180 million kilowatt hours, helping the development of clean energy in Xizang. Editor/Min Jing