Jizhong Energy Zhangjialiang Coal Mine Reconstruction Project Starts Construction

The Zhangjialiang coal mine renovation project of Jizhong Energy Zhangkuang Group has officially started construction recently, shifting from the procedural stage to the substantive construction stage. The project started to revitalize the resources of deep 5-1 coal seam to 6-2 coal seam to ensure the continuity of coal mine capacity. The special team completed the approval of the safety facility design after three months, obtained the environmental impact assessment approval on June 26th, and obtained the construction record receipt on July 27th. The project will continue the open-pit mining process and advance from the western boundary of the third mining area. After production, it can activate coal resources and stabilize annual production capacity. After the completion of earthwork stripping, it is expected that coal can be extracted in mid October. Editor/Cheng Liting

Saudi Aramco's Q2 net profit increased by 44% year-on-year

Saudi Arabian National Oil Company released its financial report on August 4, 2026, showing a net profit of 32.7 billion US dollars in the second quarter of 2026, higher than the 22.7 billion US dollars in the same period last year and a year-on-year increase of 44%. According to the financial report, Saudi Aramco's average crude oil sales price in the second quarter was $108.1 per barrel, up 41% month on month and 62% year-on-year. Editor/Cheng Liting

China successfully generates and identifies rare atomic nuclei

Recently, the scientific research team and collaborators of the Institute of Modern Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences successfully produced and identified the rare atomic nucleus: hafnium-153, relying on the newly built large scientific device - high current heavy ion accelerator. This is the first physical achievement obtained during the debugging period of the large device, which verifies that China's new generation of strong current heavy ion research device has the ability to explore unknown nuclides and expand the nuclide map. Editor/Cheng Liting

China Railway Chengdu Launches New Itinerary for Colorful Guizhou Tourist Train

China Railway Chengdu Group has launched a new summer tourism plan for the "Beautiful Mountains and Rivers Colorful Guizhou" train. The purple themed train is equipped with sightseeing KTV carriages, and the new line connects multiple areas in Sichuan, Chongqing, and Guizhou to support summer cultural and tourism consumption. The operation information is subject to the 12306 announcement. Editor/Min Jing

State Grid Shandong Builds Nation‑First Grid‑Friendly Heavy‑Duty Truck Charging Station

State Grid Shandong has put into operation the country's first grid friendly high-power heavy-duty truck charging demonstration station in Zhangqiu Service Area of Jinan Jinghu Expressway. The station has a maximum single gun power of 800 kilowatts and can achieve fast charging of heavy-duty trucks in 15-20 minutes. The project utilizes multiple grid adaptation technologies, and Shandong plans to build the first batch of 88 heavy-duty truck charging demonstration stations by the end of August 2026. Editor/Min Jing

Shanxi to Build 100 Low‑Altitude Flight Parks as Northern Benchmark

Shanxi has released a plan to construct 100 interstellar exploration low altitude flight parks across the province. As the first low altitude project in the province to cover all provinces, cities, and counties, 3 demonstration sites have been built, and 15 key sites have been signed and reserved. By leveraging external industrial resources, it aims to promote the standardized and large-scale development of the local low altitude economy. Editor/Min Jing

Yunda Holdings increases investment in Inner Mongolia New Energy

On August 3, 2026, Yunda Co., Ltd. announced that its subsidiary plans to invest 1.45 billion yuan to build the first phase of the 530000 kilowatt industrial park green power supply project in Fengzhen City. The project is located in Fengzhen, Ulanqab, with an installed capacity of 264500 kilowatts. It will adopt an integrated wind, solar, and photovoltaic energy storage mode, and be equipped with energy storage and a 220kV boosting station. 80% of the project funds are planned to be borrowed, and the rest will be self raised. The project has good conditions for wind and solar resources, with considerable expected returns, which will increase the company's cash flow, optimize its business structure, and overall controllable risks. This investment does not require approval from the shareholders' meeting.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Tianwan Nuclear Power Unit 8 has entered the commissioning phase

On August 3, 2026, Tianwan Nuclear Power Unit 8, controlled by China Nuclear Power Investment, under the China National Nuclear Corporation, completed its cold state functional test, marking the full transition from the installation phase to the commissioning phase, laying a solid foundation for subsequent hot state functional tests and loading work.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Chinese pure electric drive submarine cable ships move towards delivery stage

On August 4, 2026, China's largest self-propelled pure electric drive deep-sea cable laying ship, the Blue Ocean Navigation Wheel, completed its operations in Jishui, Jiangsu, marking a further step towards the delivery and operation of this major offshore wind power vehicle. It is reported that the Blue Ocean Navigation Wheel was independently designed by the China Shipbuilding and Ocean Engineering Design and Research Institute and constructed by Nantong Xiangyu Marine Equipment Co., Ltd. Its full load displacement is 35000 tons, and the maximum cable carrying capacity of the central turntable is 16000 tons, ranking among the top in Asia in terms of cable carrying capacity.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Announcement of Inner Mongolia Million Ton Ethylene Project

On August 4, 2026, the 1 million tons/year ethane light hydrocarbon to ethylene project of Hohhot Petrochemical was announced in Wushen Banner, with a total investment of approximately 19.86 billion yuan and a construction period from June 2027 to June 2029.Editor/Gao Xue

China Power Construction meets with South African Minister of Electricity

On August 3, 2026, Ding Yanzhang, Chairman of China Power Construction Corporation, met with South African Minister of Electricity and Energy Ramohampa in Beijing. Both sides have reached a consensus on deepening cooperation in clean energy development, power grid upgrading, and infrastructure in South Africa, promoting mutually beneficial and win-win development.Editor/Gao Xue

Shanghai Electric Power's two wind power projects are connected to the grid

Recently, Shanghai Electric Power South China Company's Dongxing Jiangping 150000 kW and Xinjiang Zhenyuan Tianzhu Kenmagou 100000 kW wind power projects have been fully connected to the grid. The two projects overcame harsh construction conditions and achieved an annual power generation of over 200 million kilowatt hours after being put into operation, with significant carbon reduction effects.Editor/Gao Xue

Saudi Aramco completes bidding for multiple offshore oil and gas EPCI projects

Saudi Aramco is advancing the construction of offshore oil and gas production capacity. The bidding documents for five offshore EPCI projects will be submitted on August 1, 2026, involving six major offshore oil and gas fields. The bidding has been delayed multiple times. The project covers the construction of pipeline racks, production deck modules, and the improvement of offshore production facilities. Saudi Aramco's recent offshore capital investment has continued to rise, having previously awarded multiple large contracts. CNOOC Engineering has won the relevant CRPO contract in April 2026, and the Saudi market continues to release opportunities for global engineering companies.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Sinoma International signs $476 million cement equipment contract with Nigeria

Recently, Sinoma International signed a $476 million equipment supply contract with Dangote Industries in Nigeria to provide core equipment, materials, and a 12-month warranty for two new clinker production lines at Itoli Cement Plant. The production line can produce 6000 tons of clinker per day, and it is planned to produce clinker within 24 months after equipment debugging. The project aligns with Dangote's development vision and will help expand local cement production capacity and increase exports, continuing the cooperation between the two parties and demonstrating the strength of Chinese enterprises' deep participation in African infrastructure.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Kuwait approves bid proposal for northern oilfield water treatment project

On August 3, 2026, Kuwait Oil Company approved the award proposal for the Rawdatain oilfield water separation facility project, with a contract of approximately $285 million, and the winning bidder has not yet been announced. This project is a supporting project for Kuwait to achieve its goal of producing 4 million barrels of crude oil per day by 2035, and can process a large amount of oilfield produced water. The project bidding has been delayed multiple times, and multiple domestic and foreign enterprises have participated in the bidding. Chinese funded Huibopu has entered the bidding ranks, highlighting the market opportunities in the local oilfield water treatment track.Editor/Gong Ziwei

The port has a single day and night container throughput of over 200000 TEUs

On August 1, 2026, the single day and night container throughput of Shanghai Port reached a record high of 203881 TEUs, an increase of 8.8% compared to the original record on June 9. Previously, Typhoon Bawei had an impact of about 4 days. Since the resumption of production on July 14th, all ports in Hong Kong have cooperated and maintained an average daily throughput of 172000 TEUs. On July 23rd, the Zhendong branch achieved a record breaking daily container volume of 32130TEU; On August 1st, Shangdong Branch recorded 29910TEU in a single day and night, while Luodong Company recorded 8373TEU, both breaking records. Editor/Cheng Liting Editor/Cheng Liting

Changsha North Cross Island Expressway fully starts construction

The construction drawing design of the Ningxiang to Liuyang Shashi section of the G9907 Changsha Zhuzhou Xiangtan metropolitan area ring expressway has passed the review, laying the foundation for the comprehensive construction of the project. It is reported that the Changsha North Cross Island Expressway starts from the Heshan Hub Interchange in Henglongqiao Town, Heshan District, Yiyang City, connects to the Ningshao Expressway, and ends at the Shashi South Hub Interchange in Shashi Town, Liuyang City, connecting to the Wushen Expressway, with a total length of 92.3 kilometers. The entire line is constructed according to the standard of a two-way six lane expressway, with a design speed of 120 kilometers per hour. There are a total of 13 interchanges (including 7 hub interchanges) along the route, and 2 service areas and 2 parking areas will be built to support the improvement of transportation engineering and facilities along the route. Editor/Cheng Liting

South Korea's National Artificial Intelligence Computing Center starts construction

On August 3, 2026, the Ministry of Science, Technology, Information and Communications of South Korea held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Artificial Intelligence Computing Center at the Sorasido Data Center Park in Hainan County, Gwangju City, Jeollanam do. The total investment of this project is 2.5 trillion Korean won, covering an area of approximately 48000 square meters. It is planned to construct a two-story building and is expected to be completed and put into use in 2028. Editor/Cheng Liting

CGN Ningde Offshore PV Project in Fujian Fuding Achieves Full‑Capacity Grid Connection

The CGN Ningde 200 MW offshore photovoltaic project has successfully connected to the grid at full capacity in Fuding, Fujian. It relies on the nuclear power sea area to carry out complementary development of nuclear and solar energy, and is equipped with energy storage and high cross sea iron towers. Multiple technological breakthroughs have been completed to assist local energy transformation and the implementation of dual carbon goals. Editor/Min Jing

Tangshan Receives World’s First Sodium‑Ion Battery Mining Truck

In July 2026, the world's first set of sodium ion battery pure electric mining trucks was delivered at Sanyou Mine in Tangshan. The mining truck is equipped with a starfish series battery system with a capacity of 676kWh, relying on the performance advantages of sodium batteries to assist in the electrification transformation of mining diesel equipment. Editor/Min Jing

Chinese Firms Complete Peruvian Plateau Highway Renovation for Local Communities

The road renovation and maintenance project in the Cajamarca Region of Peru, undertaken by CCECC, has been completed and handed over for inspection. This road, with an altitude of 1500-2800 meters and a total length of about 246 kilometers, connects remote mountain villages and benefits more than 200000 residents in 32 communities. The local mayor, Vargas, said that it effectively promotes the development of regional commerce, agriculture, and tourism. Editor/Min Jing

Hainan Hualong No.1 Nuclear Power Project Connected to the Grid

Recently, Unit 3 of Changjiang Nuclear Power Phase II in Hainan was connected to the grid for power generation, using China's independent Hualong One technology. Harbin Electric Power Group provides core equipment such as steam turbine generators. The annual power generation of the project can reach 18 billion kilowatt hours.Editor/Gao Xue

The environmental impact assessment of Shanxi 500MW solar storage base has been approved

On July 29, 2026, the Ecology and Environment Bureau of Datong City approved the environmental impact assessment report for the 500MW integrated solar energy storage base in Jinkong Tianzhen. The total investment of the project is 2.197 billion yuan, with supporting 500000 kilowatts/1.5 million kilowatt hours of energy storage, and an average annual power generation of 667 million kilowatt hours.Editor/Gao Xue

Chinese enterprises launch the three electricity project for the African desert railway

On August 2, 2026, the communication signal and power project for the mining line of the western railway in Algeria, which was constructed by Chinese enterprises, was launched. The desert heavy-duty railway has a total length of 950 kilometers and is constructed by Chinese enterprises for 575 kilometers. After its opening, it will transport 50 million tons of iron ore annually.Editor/Gao Xue

China's nuclear power installed capacity jumps to the world's first place

At present, there are 120 nuclear power units in operation and under construction approved in Chinese Mainland, with an installed capacity of 135 million kilowatts, ranking first in the world in terms of total scale. Among them, there are 62 operating units and 58 approved under construction units. According to the "15th Five Year Plan for Carbon Peak Action", the target for the installed capacity of nuclear power operation by 2030 is about 110 million kilowatts. Nuclear power has the advantages of low carbon, high energy density, and stable power supply, which will balance power growth and carbon reduction needs, ensure energy supply, and support a high proportion of new energy grid connection.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Tianjin power grid load exceeds 20 million kilowatts for the first time

On August 3, 2026, the maximum load of Tianjin power grid climbed to 20.949 million kilowatts, breaking through the 20 million kilowatt mark for the first time, an increase of 1.579 million kilowatts from the highest load of 19.37 million kilowatts last year, a year-on-year increase of 8.15%. Editor/Cheng Liting

Ningxia's green power transmission has increased to 22 provinces and cities

On August 3, 2026, State Grid Ningxia Electric Power Co., Ltd. received news that with the smooth opening of the new channel for green electricity to cross the power grid operation area and directly deliver to Guangdong and Ningxia to Fujian for the first time, the medium and long-term transmission range of Ningxia's power grid has increased from 19 provinces (cities) to 22, accelerating the flow of green electricity to the north and south of the country. Editor/Cheng Liting

The number of new orders received by Chinese ships has increased by 105.2%

In the first half of 2026, the number of new orders, completed orders, and orders held by Chinese ships will all increase comprehensively, and their international market share will remain leading, with a year-on-year growth of 105.2% in new orders. The product structure of Chinese sea vessels continues to be optimized, and the delivery level, quantity, and quality have both improved. In the first half of the year, more than 40 large container ships, ultra large crude oil ships, and large liquefied natural gas transport ships with a capacity of over 10000 containers were delivered. Multiple shipping companies have full production tasks, with some orders scheduled after 2029. Editor/Cheng Liting

Sino-Kazakh Civil Aviation Cooperation Boosts Central Asia Air Network via C909

Kazakhstan's Deputy Minister of Transport Rastayev met with Zhang Liang, Vice President of Urumqi Airlines, to discuss the establishment of a joint venture airline and the opening of three new China Kazakhstan routes, with C909 as the main aircraft model. The route is expected to depart in September, helping domestic regional aircraft deepen their cultivation in Central Asia and improve the air passage between China and Kazakhstan. Editor/Min Jing

First China-Russia Cross-Border Cableway Completed, Boosting Border Opening

On August 2, 2026, Zhang Qijun announced at the annual meeting of Sun Island that the main body of the Heihe to Blagoveshchensk cross-border cableway had been completed, and the project would be completed within the year. The one-way travel time of the cableway is only 6 to 8 minutes. After completion, it will improve the three-dimensional cross-border transportation system in Heihe and promote the coordinated development of cultural, tourism, and commercial trade on the China Russia border. Editor/Min Jing