The main project of Hubei Songzi Pumped Storage Power Station has started construction

Recently, the main project of Hubei Songzi Pumped Storage Power Station, which China Energy Engineering Gezhouba Group participated in, started construction. The power station is located in Songzi City, Jingzhou, with a total installed capacity of 1200 megawatts, and belongs to the first-class large (1) type project. Gezhouba Group undertakes the construction of the upper reservoir and the installation of metal structures, with a contract amount of 712 million yuan and a construction period of 48.5 months. After the completion of the power station, it will undertake tasks such as peak shaving, valley filling, energy storage, and frequency regulation, which is of great significance for ensuring the safety of the power grid and supporting the consumption of new energy.Editor/Cheng Liting

Guangzhou Eastern Central Energy Storage Power Station starts construction

On June 1, 2026, the Guangzhou Eastern Center Intelligent Fusion New Energy Storage Industry Demonstration Project invested and constructed by Zengtou Energy Company, a subsidiary of Zengcheng Urban Investment Group, officially started construction. The total investment of the project is nearly 467 million yuan, and a new 150MW/300MWh electrochemical independent energy storage power station will be built. It will adopt lithium iron phosphate battery technology and be connected to the power grid at 110kV, with the functions of peak shaving, frequency regulation, and promoting the consumption of new energy. The project is supported by a comprehensive operation and maintenance building, an electrical building, and auxiliary facilities such as fire protection, and is promoted through an integrated construction and operation model.Editor/Cheng Liting

Construction of Dabancheng Pumped Storage Power Station begins

In June 2026, the hydropower unit under China Communications Construction Corporation won the bid for the key section of the construction period of the Dabancheng Pumped Storage Power Station in Xinjiang. The total investment of this project is 11.4 billion yuan, and after completion, it will significantly enhance the regional new energy consumption capacity.Editor/Gao Xue

The growth of coal transportation from Xinjiang to other regions

In the first five months of 2026, the railway freight volume in Xinjiang exceeded 100 million tons, including over 41 million tons of coal transported from Xinjiang, a year-on-year increase of 9.1%. The railway department precisely allocates transportation capacity to ensure stable energy supply.Editor/Gao Xue

Lianyungang train breaks record

On May 31, 2026, the monthly freight volume of Lianyungang Zhongji Wuban exceeded 500 vehicles for the first time. This route innovatively adopts the railway public intermodal transportation mode, significantly reducing the waiting time at ports, effectively reducing logistics costs, and demonstrating the strong momentum of international channels.Editor/Gao Xue

Beijing's first space computing industry innovation center established

On June 1, 2026, the Beijing Satellite IoT Industry Development Conference was held in Haidian. The first space computing power industry innovation center in Beijing was approved and established, jointly built by Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications and industry leaders. The center focuses on tackling key technologies across the entire industry chain in six major directions, and plans to officially unveil and form an alliance by the end of June. Beijing has issued relevant plans, aiming to build a domestic satellite IoT demonstration city by 2030. Haidian has set a target of 100 billion yuan in anchored industries, relying on the center to tackle shortcomings and promote the large-scale landing of commercial aerospace.Editor/Gong Ziwei

The world's first new synthetic ammonia process has completed pilot testing

Recently, the world's first 100 ton photovoltaic catalytic synthesis ammonia industrial demonstration project completed pilot testing in Yulin. The project was jointly developed by the Xi'an Jiaotong University team and the United Nations Energy Yulin Chemical Industry. New technologies have revolutionized the traditional high-energy Haber method, resulting in stable operation of the device for over a thousand hours. Energy and water consumption have significantly decreased, and a single ton of ammonia has reduced carbon dioxide emissions by 3.1 tons. The project has developed a complete process package of 10000 tons, holding multiple patent papers and possessing independent intellectual property rights. This achievement fills the gap in domestic industrialization and helps Yulin's coal chemical industry achieve low-carbon transformation.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Western pumped storage power station enters main construction phase

On June 3, 2026, the construction of the largest installed capacity pumped storage power station in western China, the Warang Pumped Storage Power Station, shifted from construction preparation to the main construction phase. The total investment of this project is 15.94 billion yuan, with a total installed capacity of 2.8 million kilowatts. It is planned to achieve the first unit power generation in September 2030 and fully connect to the grid for operation in December 2031.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Yondr locks in power for European and American data centers

Yondr Group, a global developer of ultra large scale data centers, has completed two new financing rounds, consisting of a global letter of credit instrument and a European holding company financing instrument, respectively used to lock in power capacity for European and American projects and reduce leverage on European platforms. The current power generation has become a core bottleneck in data center development, and the surge in demand for AI and cloud computing has intensified this competition. The two financing rounds were participated by multiple institutions such as French Foreign Trade Bank, BNP Paribas, and IFM Investors, providing capital ammunition for Yondr's continued expansion. Editor/Cheng Liting

Hong Kong's first visit to Central Asia, signing seven cooperation agreements

Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam led 40 business leaders and 30 representatives of mainland enterprises to visit Kazakhstan, marking the first visit of the Chief Executive to Central Asia and receiving a high-level reception from President Tokayev. The two sides signed seven cross disciplinary agreements covering fields such as science and technology innovation, finance, and information technology, connecting the cooperation channel between the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and Astana International Financial Center. As the first place of the the Belt and Road and the largest trading partner of Hong Kong in Central Asia, Kazakhstan is accelerating its industrial transformation. Editor/Cheng Liting

Shanghai Anting welcomes a billion dollar solid-state battery project

Guoxiang Century New Energy Group has a total investment of about 10 billion yuan to build an industrial complex integrating production, research and development, and energy storage. The first phase of 3 billion yuan has been launched. The project focuses on high-capacity solid-state battery cells, suitable for scenarios such as new energy vehicles, heavy trucks, and ships, and is equipped with a 100MW/400MWh energy storage power station. Editor/Cheng Liting

The value of single container cargo on the China Europe freight train increased by 41%

On June 4, 2026, it was reported that the single container cargo value of the China Europe freight train increased by 41% year-on-year, the customs clearance efficiency improved by 30%, and the stable operation of connecting Asia and Europe was achieved, restructuring the cross-border supply chain system.Editor/Gao Xue

Chinese enterprises participate in the completion of Guinea Railway construction

Recently, SimFer, a joint venture between China Aluminum and Rio Tinto, has completed the construction of the Simandou iron ore branch railway. The 74 kilometer line connects the mining area with the main line and can transport 60 million tons of iron ore annually.Editor/Gao Xue

Dexin Steel Pipe Goes to Nigeria to Build Steel Plant

On May 28, 2026, Dexin Steel Pipe signed a contract to settle in the Lekki Free Trade Zone in Nigeria, intending to construct a pipe processing base in stages and invest in building 2 million tons of steelmaking capacity to create a competitive steel pipe industry base in West Africa.Editor/Gao Xue

Latest progress on the China Weishu high-speed railway to Qingdao line

On the early morning of June 3, 2026, the Weisu high-speed railway to Qingdao connecting line crossed the Great Wall continuous beam and successfully closed in Zhucheng, Shandong. The total length of the beam is over 237 meters, with a main span of 108 meters. Due to the fact that Liangxia Qi Great Wall is a national level cultural heritage site, the construction party optimized the construction plan and tackled key technologies to achieve precise closure while protecting cultural relics. This line is a key connecting project of the national high-speed railway network, expected to be opened in 2028. After opening, it will open up a fast high-speed railway channel from Jiaodong to Beijing Tianjin Hebei and the Yangtze River Delta.Editor/Gong Ziwei

China's first embodied engineering robot innovation center operates in physical form

On June 1, 2026, Zhicheng Ruijin Robot Technology Co., Ltd. officially opened in Chengdu, and the Engineering Vehicle Intelligent Scene Alliance was simultaneously signed and unveiled. This means that the first central and local joint construction intelligent engineering robot innovation center in China has landed and operated as a physical operation carrier, adding another heavyweight demonstration to the integration of technological innovation and new industries.Editor/Gong Ziwei

China Energy Engineering Pingtan Wind Power Project Confirms Start of Construction Plan

The Pingtan A offshore wind farm project with a total investment of 6.59 billion yuan has completed the preliminary procedures adjustment and is scheduled to start construction in August 2026. The project is located in the northern sea area of Pingtan Island, with an installed capacity of 464MW and 29 16MW wind turbines. After completion, the annual power generation will be 1.89 billion kilowatt hours, with outstanding energy-saving and emission reduction benefits. The project has superior location conditions and adopts an integrated investment, construction, and operation model, operated by China Energy Engineering Group throughout the entire chain. This project is its first offshore wind power project of its kind, helping enterprises accumulate profound experience in offshore wind power technology and also promoting Fujian's green transformation, providing reference for industry development.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Excavation of the First Foundation of Dalat Mengxi kV Project

On May 31, 2026, the excavation of the first foundation of the Dalat Mengxi 1000 kV AC power transmission and transformation project marked the substantial construction stage of the supporting project for the external transmission channel of the national Shagehuang large base. The project investment is 4.374 billion yuan, and a new double circuit line of 124.4 kilometers will be built, which is a key supporting facility for the ± 800 kV high-voltage direct current project from Mengxi to Beijing Tianjin Hebei. After completion, it will solve the problem of new energy consumption in the Kubuqi Desert and the central and northern parts of Ordos, providing solid support for the extension of the North China ultra-high voltage network to western Mongolia and ensuring clean power transmission to the Beijing Tianjin Hebei region.Editor/Cheng Liting

Haikou East Station to welcome its largest expansion in 16 years

On June 1, 2026, the plan for the expansion project of Haikou East Station was publicly announced, with a total investment of 186 million yuan and an expansion area of 5970 square meters. The project will carry out a systematic renovation of the first and second floors of the station, adding barrier free facilities, expanding the waiting hall, optimizing the entry and exit flow lines, and simultaneously improving supporting facilities such as power supply and distribution, fire protection, etc. The construction adopts the "reverse edge construction" scheme to ensure uninterrupted operation.Editor/Cheng Liting

Petrobras signs two FPSOs, opening up new frontiers in oil and gas production

Recently, Petrobras and SBM Offshore of the Netherlands officially signed contracts for two floating production storage and offloading oil tankers to advance the production of two approved oil and gas development projects in the Sergipe Alagoas Basin. These two FPSOs will provide core production and storage facilities for deep-sea oil and gas fields along the northeast coast of Brazil, marking the country's official entry into a new stage of large-scale development in the basin. Editor/Cheng Liting

Chinese companies deeply cultivate Nigerian industries

On June 1, 2026, China Haicheng signed a cooperation agreement with Nigeria's sugar industry, and Dexin Steel Pipe settled in the Laiji Free Trade Zone to build a pipe industry base, accelerating the layout of non resource real estate by Chinese enterprises.Editor/Gao Xue

Cambodia unleashes infrastructure energy dividend

On May 31, 2026, Cambodia released a poll to recognize the achievements of the the Belt and Road, held an investment forum to promote reform, and launched energy storage projects to strengthen the clean energy system.Editor/Gao Xue

Dalian Shipbuilding wins large order for oil tankers

On May 28, 2026, CSSC Dalian Shipbuilding, in conjunction with CSSC Trading, signed a contract with Huaguang Shipping for 2+2 114000 ton product oil tankers. This type of ship reserves multiple green fuels and also has intelligent operation and maintenance functions.Editor/Gao Xue

Liaoning Xudabao Nuclear Power Unit 3 Successful Hot Test

On June 2, 2026, the latest progress was made in the Sino Russian nuclear energy cooperation project - the thermal performance test of Liaoning Xudabao Nuclear Power Unit 3, which is controlled by China Nuclear Power Investment under China National Nuclear Corporation, was successfully completed, laying a solid foundation for subsequent work such as nuclear fuel loading and grid connected power generation. The project plans to construct 6 million kilowatt pressurized water reactor nuclear power units, with a one-time planning and phased construction, with a total installed capacity of over 7.6 million kilowatts and a total investment of 140 billion yuan.Editor/Gong Ziwei

The world's first methanol ship conversion EPC project has been delivered

The world's largest independent container ship owner, Seaspan 10K series methanol dual fuel retrofit project, has successfully completed the entire retrofit project for the first ship, SEASPAN YANGTZE, at COSCO SHIPPING Heavy Industries in Shanghai ahead of schedule and delivered it for operation. This project is the world's largest independent container ship owner's first methanol dual fuel EPC general contracting project.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Hubei Institute wins the large order for wind power in Heilongjiang Province

On June 1, 2026, Hubei Institute won the bid for the 400MW wind power EPC general contracting project in Kedong County, Qiqihar, with a bid amount of 2.2288 billion yuan. The total investment of the project is about 2.3 billion yuan, with 64 wind turbines installed, supporting the construction of a new 220kV substation and about 88 kilometers of transmission lines. It is planned to start construction in August 2026 and be fully connected to the grid in June 2028. The project is a key new energy project in Heilongjiang Province. After being put into operation, it will assist in the expansion of clean energy and the green transformation of energy in the local area, highlighting the strength of the institute's high-altitude wind power construction and promoting the accelerated development of wind power in Heilongjiang Province.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Self propelled boundary river emergency rescue floating crane project

The China Russia border river emergency rescue floating crane project of Heilongjiang Provincial Water Traffic Rescue Center has started construction, with the addition of a 300 ton self-propelled floating crane and supporting work vessels, making it the largest self-propelled and fully revolving lifting vessel in the field of inland river rescue in the three provinces and one region of Northeast China. The ship integrates cutting-edge technologies such as full electric propulsion, intelligent search, and 300 ton lifting, filling the gap in modern salvage of large-scale accidents in the Jiehe River basin and building a fully chain intelligent salvage system. Editor/Cheng Liting

The construction of the northern section of Phase I of Beijing Metro R4 Line has started

On June 2, 2026, the mobilization and deployment meeting for the construction of the northern section of the first phase of Beijing Metro R4 Line was held, marking the official entry of this high-capacity and fast backbone line located in the northeast direction of the capital into the construction phase. As a major landmark project for implementing the 15th Five Year Plan in Beijing, the northern section of Phase I of R4 Line is 20.78 kilometers long, starting from Dongba in Chaoyang District in the south and ending at Yanjing Bridge in Shunyi District in the north, connecting Chaoyang, Tongzhou, and Shunyi districts. Editor/Cheng Liting

Sutong Bridge Safety Resilience Enhancement Project Starts Construction

Recently, the construction of Section 1 of the Shenhai Expressway Jiangsu Sutong Bridge Safety Resilience Enhancement Project began, marking the comprehensive launch of the first safety resilience enhancement project in Jiangsu Province. As the core river crossing channel in the Yangtze River Delta, the Sutong Bridge has an average daily traffic volume of over 100000 vehicles. The renovation project covers approximately 32.4 kilometers and focuses on four major goals: disaster resistance, rapid recovery, dynamic monitoring, and redundant support. Editor/Cheng Liting

Uzbekistan's cooperation with China

From May 21st to 25th, 2026, Uzbekistan will showcase its mineral advantages at the Xi'an Silk Road Exhibition and launch the Alibaba National Pavilion to deepen economic and trade cooperation between China and Uzbekistan.Editor/Gao Xue