Qinghai Opens Bidding for 2‑GW Stand‑Alone Energy‑Storage Batch‑1 2026

The Qinghai Provincial Development and Reform Commission has released the first batch of bidding for independent new energy storage projects on the grid side in 2026, with a total scale of 2GW and an energy storage duration of no less than 4 hours, to be implemented in 5 sections. The project is planned to be connected to the grid by the end of September 2027, and can enjoy an annual compensation of 185 yuan per kilowatt capacity to assist in the construction of new power systems in the province. Editor/Min Jing

Vietnam Upgrades China‑Vietnam Cross‑border Railway Standards With Major Investment Hike

The Vietnamese parliament has passed a resolution to increase the scale and configuration standards of the cross-border railway construction in Laojie, Hanoi, and Haiphong, and significantly increase investment. The railway is expected to be completed by 2030, optimizing cross-border trade logistics between China and Vietnam, connecting the China Europe transportation corridor, improving the layout of the Pan Asian Railway, and helping Vietnam enhance its position as a regional transportation hub. Editor/Min Jing

Levanta Renewables wins approval for 40MW wind power project in Gia Lai Province, Vietnam

Recently, Levanta Renewables, a subsidiary of Actis, has been granted an investment permit for a 40MW wind power project in Ia Dreng 1, Gia Lai Province, Vietnam. This project is in line with Vietnam's power development plan, with plans to start construction in the first half of 2027 and be put into operation in the second half of 2028. Clean power will be fully integrated into Vietnam's national grid. Editor/Min Jing

The retail penetration rate of new energy passenger cars in August was 65.7%

In August 2026, the retail sales of new energy vehicles in the national passenger car market reached 1.069 million units, a decrease of 4% compared to the same period last August and an increase of 12% compared to the same period last month. Since 2026, the cumulative retail sales of new energy vehicles in the passenger car market have reached 6.737 million units, a decrease of 11% compared to the same period last August; In August, the wholesale of new energy vehicles by passenger car manufacturers nationwide reached 1.506 million units, an increase of 16% year-on-year and 4% year-on-year. Since 2026, the cumulative wholesale of new energy vehicles by passenger car manufacturers has reached 9.754 million units, an increase of 9% year-on-year. In August, the retail penetration rate of new energy in the national passenger car market was 65.7%. Editor/Cheng Liting

Dalian Port's Bulk Cargo Arctic Route Resumes

At 18:00 on September 2, 2026, the "Haofeng" ship carrying 14000 tons of bagged chemicals set sail from Dalian Port and sailed along the Arctic route to Europe. This is the first voyage of the North China Port Bulk Cargo Arctic Route in 2026. This route has shortened the distance by nearly one-third compared to traditional waterways, saving about 30% in comprehensive logistics costs. Dalian Port has proactively collaborated with various parties to customize an integrated logistics solution, opening up a new cost-effective path for domestic bulk cargo exports to Europe. Editor/Cheng Liting

Shandong Port and Hisense Group signed a strategic cooperation agreement

Shandong Port and Hisense Group recently signed a strategic cooperation agreement, and the two sides will deepen cooperation in two directions: supply chain collaboration and digital transformation of ports. Relying on the global logistics hub advantages of Shandong Port and the accumulation of Hisense digital technology, we will jointly promote the upgrading of end-to-end logistics services and the landing of smart port scenarios, and create a demonstration benchmark for the integration of port and enterprise industries. Editor/Cheng Liting

Saudi Arabia's Red Sea Photovoltaic Storage Microgrid is fully operational

Recently, the world's largest off grid microgrid for solar energy storage, the Saudi Red Sea project, has been fully put into commercial operation. The project is equipped with 358MW photovoltaic and 1225MWh energy storage, contracted by Shandong Electric Power Construction Third Company, with inverter equipment provided by Huawei and components supplied by LONGi, providing independent energy security for the tourism resort and supporting Saudi Arabia's 2030 vision.Editor/Gao Xue

Vietnam and Malaysia jointly establish a national UCO collection system

Recently, Malaysia's FatHopes Energy signed a contract with Vietnam's national oil company PVOIL to jointly build Vietnam's first national waste edible oil collection ecosystem. The project combines FatHopes digital traceability technology with PVOIL's network of thousands of gas stations, gathering over 200000 tons of raw materials annually, with the first station in Ho Chi Minh City, to assist in the supply of SAF raw materials.Editor/Gao Xue

National Pilot Free Trade Zone Work Conference Convened

On September 1, 2026, the on-site meeting for the construction of the National Pilot Free Trade Zone was held in Beijing. Assistant Minister of Commerce Yuan Xiaoming attended and delivered a speech at the meeting, conveying the central deployment requirements, analyzing the current situation, deploying key work for the next stage, and promoting high-quality development of the pilot free trade zone.Editor/Gao Xue

Shandong Chengwu wind power project starts construction

In 2026, the Heze Chengwu 100MW centralized wind power project officially started construction, which was built by Shandong Tietou Energy Investment Group and is the second batch of onshore wind power supply projects in Shandong. The project plans to install 16 6.25MW wind turbines, accompanied by a 110kV booster station. After the completion of the project, the annual power generation will be about 230 million kWh, saving 70000 tons of standard coal and reducing 175000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions. This will help optimize the energy structure in southwestern Shandong and also reflect the transformation of local state-owned enterprises towards the new energy track.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Grid connection of Jilin Oilfield Wind and Solar Project

On August 30, 2026, the 450000 kilowatt wind and solar power generation project of Jilin Oilfield achieved full capacity grid connection and operation. The project is located in Songyuan and adopts a wind photovoltaic composite layout to activate idle land resources in the oil field. The wind power section started construction on December 16, 2025, and after experiencing extremely cold construction and a hundred day battle, it was completed in only six and a half months. The annual power generation of the project can reach 875 million kilowatt hours, saving 260000 tons of standard coal and reducing 720000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions, marking important progress in the energy transformation of traditional oil and gas enterprises.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Zhengzhou 1.9 billion semiconductor project confirms winning bidder

In 2026, the Zhengzhou project with a total investment of 1.9 billion yuan to produce 3.6 million 8-inch semiconductor specialty silicon polishing wafers annually has announced the winning bidder candidates. China Construction Eighth Engineering Division First Construction Co., Ltd. won with a 0.7 point advantage, defeating multiple state-owned enterprises. The project is located in Zhengzhou High tech Zone, with a total construction area of 69867.31 square meters and a construction period of 486 days. It will start on September 1, 2026 and be completed on December 31, 2027. After completion, it will become the largest semiconductor silicon material production base in Central China, promoting the landing of the local semiconductor industry layout.Editor/Gong Ziwei

The Yellow River Cyclone Artificial Diamond Project is launched in Emin

On August 30, 2026, the Yellow River Cyclone project with an annual output of 450 million carats of synthetic diamonds was launched in Emin County, Tacheng, Xinjiang. The project covers an area of 107.88 acres, with a first phase investment of 300 million yuan, equipped with 60 six sided top press machines, and relying on local green power advantages to promote industrial green transformation. Our products cover the fields of industrial cutting tools and diamond cultivation, while also laying out semiconductor and AI computing power cooling tracks to fill the gap in the local superhard material industry. We plan to start trial production in December. Editor/Cheng Liting

Inner Mongolia Energy Group launches wind power project

Five wind power projects of Inner Mongolia Energy Group have recently been launched, with a total installed capacity of 2.25 million kilowatts, covering multiple areas such as Erlian and Siziwang Banner. The project customizes unit selection based on wind resource conditions, with the Erlian project using 35kV high-voltage direct hanging units to optimize grid access friendliness. After the completion of the project, the annual power generation will be 5.61 billion kilowatt hours, saving about 1.69 million tons of standard coal and reducing carbon dioxide emissions by about 5 million tons, which will greatly enhance the regional clean energy supply capacity. Editor/Cheng Liting

New section of Xinxing Expressway starts construction

On September 1, 2026, the construction of Section 1-1 of the Xinxing Expressway Civil Engineering Project was unveiled, and the construction of the Xingan section of the Xingguo Expressway officially began. This section is constructed by Zhongjiao Road and Bridge Construction Co., Ltd., with a total length of 19.6 kilometers. It is built according to the standard of two-way four lane and 100 kilometer per hour, with one interchange and one service area. The total length of the entire line is 172.9 kilometers, with a total investment of 21.566 billion yuan and a construction period of 39 months. After its opening in 2028, the distance from Xingan to Xingguo can be shortened by 60 kilometers, with a direct travel time of 2 hours. Editor/Cheng Liting

CR16G Advances Construction of G22 Yuci Section in Ningbo

The construction of the Ningbo 228 National Highway from Cixi An Dong to Yuzhou in Yuyao, undertaken by CR16G, has been carried out simultaneously at multiple points. Multiple construction difficulties have been overcome in each section, and the project is progressing in an orderly manner. The key project of the coastal golden outer ring will help promote the high-quality development of the integration of the Yangtze River Delta. Editor/Min Jing

CNNC Rich Energy Speeds Up Jinta 1.6GW Clean‑Energy Project

In recent days, CNNC has been fully committed to promoting the construction of a 1.6 million kilowatt clean energy project in Jinta County, Gansu Province. This project is a key national project in the Shage Desert, adopting an integrated wind solar energy storage model. After completion, it will optimize the regional energy structure and help promote local green and low-carbon development. Editor/Min Jing

HEC Commissioned at Sunwu Wind Farm, Filling Global Gaps in Power‑Grid Equipment

Recently, HEC's world's first 35 kV air-cooled high-voltage direct adjustment camera was put into operation at the Sunwu wind power project in Heilongjiang. This domestically produced equipment can enhance the stability of the power grid, resist disturbances, assist in the construction of new power systems, and demonstrate China's independent innovation strength in high-end power equipment. Editor/Min Jing

The number of AI companies in the Sharjah Free Zone has exceeded a thousand

On August 21, 2026, the Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone announced the registration of over 1000 AI related enterprises, covering fields such as AI research, model training, solution development, and robotics. The free zone currently has over 20000 registered enterprises, covering 173 countries and involving industries such as e-commerce, digital marketing, and information technology.Editor/Gao Xue

Chongqing launches its first digital currency bridge business

Recently, ICBC Chongqing Branch successfully launched the city's first multilateral central bank digital currency bridge international forfeiting cross-border transfer business, with a scale of over 1 billion yuan. Relying on the real-time settlement advantage of digital currency bridge, funds can be quickly transferred to Macau, opening up an efficient new channel for cross-border settlement of the Western Land Sea New Channel and helping to internationalize the RMB.Editor/Gao Xue

Speed up of Karamay Future Industrial Science Park

On September 1, 2026, the occupancy rate of Karamay Future Industrial Science Park will exceed 70%, and more than 1000 enterprises have been connected. The park focuses on six future tracks including AI big models, hydrogen energy, and precision medicine, exploring the innovation model of disciplines+talents+industries, accelerating the transformation of scientific and technological achievements, and providing scientific and technological innovation support for the cultivation of regional new quality productivity.Editor/Gao Xue

The benefits of the Da Teng Xia project are highlighted

As of September 1, 2026, the cumulative power generation of the Datongxia Water Conservancy Hub has exceeded 30 billion kilowatt hours, and it has been operating safely for over 2300 consecutive days. The Datong Gorge Project is an important node of the national water network and a controlling project in the the Pearl River basin, integrating flood control, navigation, power generation, water supply and salt suppression, irrigation and other comprehensive benefits.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Yushu, Qinghai Province realizes 330 kV dual power supply and dual insurance power supply

According to State Grid Qinghai Electric Power Company, on August 31, 2026, with the successful electrification of the first 330 kV line from Dangjiang Rong to Yushu, the Dangjiang Rong 330 kV transmission and transformation project was completed and put into operation. At this point, Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Qinghai Province has built and put into operation the second 330 kV hub substation, establishing a 330 kV "dual power" and "dual insurance" power supply pattern in Yushu area, greatly improving the regional power supply guarantee capability and quality.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Optics Valley Layout Intelligent Terminal Industry

The EPC project for the first phase of the intelligent terminal industrial park in Wuhan Donghu High tech Zone, with a total investment of over 1 billion yuan, has been completed and awarded. This bidding adopts the evaluation separation mode, and the price difference between the three consortia is extremely small. The consortium of China Construction Third Engineering Bureau, a local state-owned enterprise, successfully won the bid with comprehensive strength and is responsible for the entire process of project design, procurement, and construction. The project will create a research and manufacturing base for smart homes and smart wearable devices, with supporting smart and low-carbon infrastructure. After completion, it will improve the Optics Valley intelligent terminal industry chain and enhance the competitiveness of the regional science and technology innovation industry.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Datang Xiong'an Chao 3.27 billion project announced the proposed winning bidder

The bidding candidates for the second two major sections of the construction general contracting of China Datang Group Xiong'an Headquarters have been announced, with a total bid amount exceeding 3.27 billion yuan. China Railway Construction Engineering Group Co., Ltd. and China Construction Third Engineering Bureau Co., Ltd. were respectively selected as the first candidates for two sections, and several leading construction companies were shortlisted. The project is located in the core of Xiong'an Start up Zone, with a total construction area of approximately 349000 square meters. It is a benchmark project for the relocation of central enterprises, constructing high-end headquarters buildings and supporting facilities, and implementing green and intelligent construction. The completion of the project will gather green energy science and technology innovation resources, improve the layout of Xiong'an headquarters economy, and help build a national level green energy industry highland.Editor/Gong Ziwei

The Xinjiang project has fully entered the construction phase of tackling difficulties

The Xinjiang Xinye Zhundong coal to natural gas project with an annual output of 2 billion cubic meters has entered the construction phase, and various equipment and devices have been gradually brought in and installed in an orderly manner. On August 31, 2026, Song Shijie, Chairman of Xinye Group, went to the project site for research, inspected the construction progress on site, listened to work reports on construction, supporting facilities, procurement, and safety management, and held an on-site promotion meeting to deploy key work. This project is the top priority project of the group, located in the national coal to oil and gas strategic base. It is of great significance to ensure national energy security and achieve clean and efficient utilization of coal. All parties are working hard to ensure that the project is put into operation on schedule.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Announcement of Bid Evaluation for Shaanxi's 8 Billion Investment Project

The evaluation results of the EPC general contracting project for the 2 × 1000MW units of Shaanxi Investment Zhaoshipan Power Plant Phase II have been announced, and the project has officially entered the full speed implementation stage. This project is a supporting power source for the national West East Power Transmission and a new generation coal-fired power demonstration project in Shaanxi, with a total dynamic investment of nearly 8 billion yuan. The project is located in Hengshan District, Yulin, with the expansion of two million kilowatt ultra supercritical air cooling units, supporting environmental protection facilities, and reserved CCUS interfaces, implementing coal electricity integration. The project will be put into operation in two phases, capable of delivering approximately 10 billion kilowatt hours of electricity to Henan each year, improving the utilization rate of ultra-high voltage channels, ensuring power supply to the Central China power grid, and supporting the green development of the energy base in northern Shaanxi.Editor/Gong Ziwei

China makes significant breakthrough in difficult to select iron ore resources

The world's largest difficult to select iron ore magnetization roasting project will be completed and accepted on September 1, 2026. This technology integrates multiple core innovations such as complex mineral directional transformation process, low-temperature reaction process strengthening theory, and particle residence time control method, which can produce iron concentrate products with iron element mass accounting for 65% after processing iron tailings with only 11% iron content. Editor/Cheng Liting

The cumulative transaction volume of Hubei carbon market has exceeded 10 billion yuan

As of August 31, 2026, the cumulative trading volume of Hubei carbon market is 425 million tons, with a trading volume of 10.567 billion yuan, both accounting for more than 40% of the national total, making it the first pilot carbon market with a trading volume exceeding 10 billion yuan. Editor/Cheng Liting

The world's first methanol dual fuel mineral sand ship has been completed

On September 1, 2026, the world's first 325000 deadweight ton methanol dual fuel mineral sand ship was completed and named the "Far Sea Silk Road" ship in Yangzhou, Jiangsu. The ship has broken through multiple key technologies for methanol fuel application during the construction process, and the cargo hold capacity has increased by more than 40% compared to traditional sand ships of the same scale. Editor/Cheng Liting