Guangzhou power grid reaches three new highs in load within the year

At 13:46 on August 12, 2026, the load of the Guangzhou power grid system reached its historical peak for the third time this year, with a maximum load of 26.231 million kilowatts, a year-on-year increase of 4.46%. Faced with the dual challenges of sustained high temperatures and rising electricity demand, the Guangdong Guangzhou Power Supply Bureau of Southern Power Grid is working together to ensure the safe and stable operation of the power grid during peak hours through the coordination of source, grid, load, and storage.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Lianyi crude oil pipeline Lianhuai section put into operation

On August 13, 2026, the Lianyungang Huai'an section of the Lianyungang Yizheng crude oil pipeline project, a key national oil and gas infrastructure project, was successfully put into operation. This is the first 10 million ton crude oil pipeline put into operation at the beginning of China's 15th Five Year Plan, which is of great significance for optimizing the energy supply structure in the central and eastern regions of China and improving the national oil and gas network layout.Editor/Gong Ziwei

The Yawan high-speed railway will operate 10640 trains in the first half of 2026

On August 12th, Indonesia China High Speed Railway Co., Ltd. announced that a total of 10640 trains will be operated on the Jakarta Bandung high-speed railway in the first half of 2026, with 10574 trains running on time and a punctuality rate of 99.4%. The high-speed railway's high punctuality rate relies on an integrated operation system, and enterprises regularly conduct inspections and maintenance of facilities such as high-speed trains, lines, signals, and contact networks to ensure safe and stable operation. A customer survey conducted during the same period showed that the overall satisfaction rate of passengers reached 95.79%, with satisfaction rates of 97.35% and 97.18% for cabin crew services and safety assurance, respectively, which has been widely recognized by passengers.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Romania Grants Approval for Europe’s Largest 1.2GW PV Plant

The Dama Solar1.2GW photovoltaic project in Arad County, Romania has received official approval and is expected to be put into operation by 2028 with the support of contracts and financing from multiple institutions. After completion, it will become the largest photovoltaic power station in Europe and help expand clean energy supply in Southeast Europe. Editor/Min Jing

Mongolia Expands Fuel Imports to Alleviate Energy Crisis

Mongolia is facing a fuel supply crisis, and Prime Minister Oyun Erdene is coordinating efforts to alleviate the situation. Multiple parties are coordinating with Belarus, Kazakhstan, and other countries to purchase aviation kerosene. Coupled with tariff reduction policies to stabilize prices, local refineries have been postponed to 2028 for production. Editor/Min Jing

Yadea Exhibits Again in Casablanca for North African Layout

In 2026, Yadea will once again appear at the Casablanca Electric Vehicle Exhibition in Morocco, relying on global sales of over 100 million units to deeply cultivate the local blue ocean market. By leveraging Morocco's location and policy advantages, together with the collective landing of the domestic upstream and downstream new energy industry chain in North Africa, we will promote the shift of two wheeled electric vehicles from product exports to localized and deep operations when going global. Editor/Min Jing

The crude oil pipeline project from Lianyungang to Huai'an has been put into operation

The National Pipeline Network Group announced that the Lianyungang to Huai'an section of the Lianyungang Yizheng crude oil pipeline project, a key national oil and gas infrastructure project, has been successfully put into operation. This is the first 10 million ton crude oil pipeline to be put into operation at the beginning of China's 15th Five Year Plan period. After production, the daily transmission capacity can reach up to 70000 tons. Editor/Cheng Liting

Venezuela's public sector shortens working hours to alleviate electricity shortage

On August 12th local time, Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodriguez announced that the government will shorten public sector working hours to reduce electricity consumption. Rodriguez said that Venezuela's current electricity consumption has reached its highest level in 10 years. On the 11th, the national electricity demand reached its peak this year, about 15726 megawatts, while the current power supply is only about 12000 megawatts. The staff of the public sector will implement the alternate day work system; At the same time, except for personnel working in necessary service departments such as healthcare, half day shifts will be implemented. Editor/Cheng Liting

Langfang Thermal Power Phase II Project achieves full capacity production

On August 12, 2026, Unit 4 of Guodian Power Langfang Thermal Power Phase II 2 × 350MW and other capacity replacement projects passed the high standard 168 hour full load trial operation, and all performance indicators met the design requirements, officially entering commercial operation. At this point, the Langfang Thermal Power Phase II project has achieved full capacity production. Editor/Cheng Liting

Announcement of Bid Winning for Huaneng Hydropower Station Project

On August 13, 2026, the bidding candidates for the preliminary project of Huaneng Guxue Hydropower Station were announced. Gezhouba Group and Hydropower Bureau 8 were awarded two sections, namely the diversion tunnel and the sand and gravel system, with a total bid amount exceeding 1.3 billion yuan. The installed capacity of the power station is 2100MW, with a total investment of 31.7 billion yuan.Editor/Gao Xue

Central African Aerospace Information Conference held in Kenya

On August 11, 2026, the China Africa Aerospace Information International Conference was held at the Kenya headquarters of the China Africa Center. More than 50 experts and scholars from China and Africa exchanged ideas on topics such as satellite remote sensing and disaster warning, empowering sustainable development in China and Africa.Editor/Gao Xue

Indonesian delegation visits Shanghai to explore cooperation in new energy testing

The government and enterprise delegation visited the New Energy Overseas Valley and SAIC Inspection to exchange ideas on topics such as new energy vehicle testing and compliance certification. China, India, and Nepal plan to jointly build a one-stop certification channel to lower the compliance threshold for overseas operations.Editor/Gao Xue

Guangzhou MiC Intelligent Construction Demonstration Base starts construction

Recently, China Construction Hailong Guangzhou Intelligent Construction Industry Base officially started construction in Baiyun Lake High tech Industrial Park. The project has a net land area of 130 acres and a total construction area of 225300 square meters. After gradually being put into operation in 2027, the annual output value is about 1.4 billion yuan. Editor/Cheng Liting

Inner Mongolia's first new generation coal-fired power pilot starts construction

In August 2026, Inner Mongolia Energy Group Baotou Xiguitu Power Generation Phase II 1 × 600000 kW new generation coal-fired power pilot demonstration project officially started construction. The total investment of this project is 2.544 billion yuan, and it is the first unit in the autonomous region to receive national approval for thermal power energy conservation. It is planned to be put into operation in 2028. As the core regulating support power source of Mengxi Power Grid, the project will solve the problem of large-scale wind and solar power consumption and promote the integration of wind, solar, thermal and storage. Editor/Cheng Liting

The first ISO international standard for fusion feeding in China has been released

On August 11, 2026, it was learned from China National Nuclear Corporation that the international standard ISO 19991:2026 "Fusion Technology - Experimental Magnetic Constrained Fusion Facilities - Ultrasonic Molecular Beam Injection Feeding Technology for Fusion Devices", led by China, was officially released. This is the first ISO international standard in the field of fusion feeding. Ultrasonic molecular beam injection feeding technology is a key fuel supply technology for controllable nuclear fusion devices. This technology is an advanced fusion feeding technology originally developed in China, which has the characteristics of fast speed, strong directionality, high feeding efficiency, and low particle recycling. It can significantly improve the fuel control capability of fusion devices and has been applied in more than ten magnetic confinement fusion experimental devices at home and abroad. Editor/Cheng Liting

Seven new cogeneration facilities will be built in Tashkent

Tashkent plans to lay out 7 cogeneration facilities with a total investment of 173 million US dollars. Some sites will be put into operation in December 2026, while the rest will be put into use in the summer of 2027. The project is supported by the construction of a power grid and heating pipeline network, ensuring energy consumption for residential and public facilities, saving natural gas and water resources, and creating employment opportunities.Editor/Gong Ziwei

The Kenya Border Road Project has been completed and put into use

Kenya, in collaboration with the World Bank, has completed the completion of the Ketale Lodwar National Highway with an investment of approximately $775 million, providing direct access to the South Sudan border. The travel time has been significantly reduced, and transportation costs have significantly decreased. The project also provides electricity and solar street lights for over a thousand households along the route, enabling some towns to achieve all-weather power supply and improving local transportation and living conditions.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Thailand's high-speed rail diversified cooperation layout continues to be implemented

The Thai Ministry of Transport has announced that the Bangkok Pangsilo high-speed railway, a joint venture between Japan and Thailand, is scheduled for annual review in 2027, with construction starting in 2030 and operation in 2036. It will be the first phase of the Bangkok Chiang Mai high-speed railway. Thailand's high-speed rail selects partners in different directions, with the northern line connecting to Japan and the northeast Bangkok Langkai project being a Sino Thai cooperation project that can cross-border connect Laos and China. The first phase of the China Thailand high-speed railway is under construction, and negotiations are underway for the second phase. The northern route focuses on local passenger transportation in northern Thailand and has no cross-border function. The implementation cycle of multiple high-speed rail plans in Thailand is long, and the projects still face practical challenges.Editor/Gong Ziwei

CEEC Takes EPC Lead on 166MW PV-ESS Project in Philippines

On August 10, 2026, the 166MW photovoltaic power station in the Philippines officially started construction, accompanied by an 80MWh energy storage system. It was developed by a Singaporean company, with CEEC as the general contractor responsible for the entire construction process. The project is planned to be put into commercial operation in the second quarter of 2027. Editor/Min Jing

China-Kazakhstan Pipeline Sees Steady Oil Transport Growth in H1 2026

In the first half of 2026, the cumulative oil transportation through pipelines between China and Kazakhstan reached 9.76 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 2%. The export volume of pipelines has significantly increased, and the growth rates of oil transportation and exports on the two main trunk lines have shown a differentiated trend. The overall turnover has also slightly increased, and the proportion of crude oil transportation to China continues to increase. Editor/Min Jing

Harbin Electric Group Wins World’s Largest Thermal Storage CSP Project

Recently, Harbin Electric Power Group Boiler Company won the bid for the steam generation system of CGN's 350 MW solar thermal demonstration project in Golmud, Qinghai. The single unit heat storage capacity of the power station is 11747 megawatt hours, which is the world's largest, and can provide long-term energy storage and stable power generation, helping to build a new type of power system. Editor/Min Jing

China Kazakhstan Deputy Foreign Ministers Meeting

On August 10, 2026, Ambassador to Kazakhstan Han Chunlin met with the First Deputy Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan, Achibayev, and exchanged views on close bilateral coordination, deepening cooperation on multilateral platforms such as the United Nations, and international and regional issues of common concern.Editor/Gao Xue

Chinese enterprises sign contracts for photovoltaic projects in Kyrgyzstan

China Energy Engineering Xinjiang Institute has signed an EPC contract for a 144MW photovoltaic power station in Naren Oblast, Kyrgyzstan, which is the first photovoltaic project in the state. It is equipped with a booster station and will alleviate the local power supply pressure after completion.Editor/Gao Xue

Chinese Enterprises Sign Contract for Congo Photovoltaic Storage Project

In August 2026, Hunan Institute of China Electric Power Engineering signed an EPC contract for the off grid photovoltaic storage power station of Congo Jinkamaoh Phase II, with a contract amount of 1.38 billion yuan, equipped with 235MW photovoltaic and 581MWh energy storage to ensure power supply in the mining area.Editor/Gao Xue

CRCC Secures 1.66B Yuan New Energy Contracts Across Three Northwest Provinces

CRCC has won three EPC general contracting projects, including Gansu Independent Energy Storage, Ningxia Mountain Wind Power, and Shanxi Flywheel Hybrid Energy Storage, with a total amount exceeding 1.66 billion yuan. The project serves the peak shaving and consumption of the three power grids respectively, providing solid support for the construction of new regional power systems. Editor/Min Jing

Main Structure of Nanning Aggregate Mine Control Building Topped Out

On August 5, 2026, the office control building of the Nanning Granite Aggregate Mining Project, constructed by CR1G, completed its topping out. The project has an annual output of 2 million tons of aggregate and a comprehensive utilization rate of over 95%. The team overcame multiple difficulties such as typhoons and high temperatures during the flood season, and will accelerate the construction of the main mining project to help ensure the supply of local sand and gravel. Editor/Min Jing

First Domestic 660MW Opposed Combustion Tower Boiler Completed in Yili

On August 11, 2026, DFBC successfully completed the hydrostatic test of the 660 MW opposed combustion tower boiler for Unit 1 of the Yili Thermal Power Project, filling the gap in the application of similar equipment in China. This device is designed to meet the complementary peak shaving needs of multiple energy sources in Xinjiang, and after being put into operation, it will help ensure local power supply and promote low-carbon energy transformation. Editor/Min Jing

Hoisting of wind power projects under construction in Xizang is completed

The 40 wind turbines of the 200 MW wind power project in Quguogamu, Xizang, contracted by Powerchina, have all been hoisted recently, marking a critical step towards the goal of full capacity grid connection of the largest wind power project under construction in Xizang. The average altitude of the project site exceeds 4800 meters, with the highest machine position reaching 4850 meters, which is recognized as the industry's restricted area for wind power construction. After the project is fully put into operation, the annual on grid electricity is expected to exceed 436 million kilowatt hours, equivalent to saving 131500 tons of standard coal and reducing carbon dioxide emissions by about 359400 tons per year. Editor/Cheng Liting

Hungary's Baokesh Nuclear Power Plant gradually resumes power supply

The water level of the Danube River has been slowly rising recently, and the cooling water conditions have improved. The Baokesh Nuclear Power Plant will gradually resume power supply from August 10, 2026, and has begun to increase the power generation of Unit 2. Previously, due to the low water level of the Danube River and insufficient cooling water sources, Units 1, 3, and 4 of the Baokesh Nuclear Power Plant were shut down, while Unit 2 operated at 50% power for 11 days. Editor/Cheng Liting

The world's largest impact hydroelectric unit successfully completes rotor hoisting

On August 11, 2026, the world's largest impact hydropower unit successfully completed rotor hoisting at Datang Zhala Hydropower Station, marking China's core technology of ultra-high head and large capacity impact hydropower equipment entering the world's leading ranks, and contributing to the construction of the Southeast Tibet Clean Energy Base. Editor/Cheng Liting