Colin Electric and Intelligent Interconnection Reached Strategic Cooperation

Colin Electric and Intelligent Communication Technology Co., Ltd. recently signed a strategic cooperation and mutual procurement framework agreement in Colin Industrial Park, Shijiazhuang. Both parties announced that they will carry out in-depth cooperation around AI high-precision sensing products, charging piles, and new energy products, integrate their respective technology and market advantages, and jointly explore the global new energy market. Liu Guojun, General Manager of Colin Electric's Intelligent Electricity Business Unit, and Zhang Dong, General Manager of the New Energy Business Unit, attended the signing ceremony.Editor/Yang Meiling

CEE6.9 billion centralized procurement and energy storage battery cells

China Electric Equipment Group recently launched a large-scale centralized procurement of energy storage batteries. The product purchased this time is 314 ampere hour lithium iron phosphate battery cells, with an estimated total purchase of approximately 19.80 gigawatt hours and a purchase amount of approximately 6.9 billion yuan. Based on this calculation, the purchase price of battery cells is approximately 0.3484 yuan/watt hour.Editor/Yang Meiling

Huadian 12GWh Energy Storage System Frame Procurement Results Announcement

Recently, the bidding candidates for the 2026 energy storage system framework procurement of China Huadian Group were announced. There are 10 companies shortlisted, with a quotation range of 0.4999 to 0.5458 yuan/watt hour, and an average price of 0.5238 yuan/watt hour. In order, seven candidates for winning the bid are Electrician Era, CRRC Zhuzhou Institute, TBEA New Energy, Dongfang Automation, Guodian Nanzi, Huadian Science and Technology, and Siyuan Qingneng; Sunshine Power, Haibosichuang, and Haichen Energy Storage are three candidate candidates.Editor/Yang Meiling

Shandong China Europe freight train accelerates and improves efficiency

The timetable of the Shandong China Europe freight train has reduced its operating efficiency by 30%, and the two major gathering centers in Jinan and Qingdao have become effective. Shandong has set an annual target of operating 2000 trains, building a three-dimensional open channel connecting Japan and South Korea to the east and Europe and Asia to the west, and helping the inland hinterland become an open frontier.Editor/Gao Xue

Chinese Enterprises Sign Contract for Vietnam Thermal Power Plant Project

China Tianchen Engineering Co., Ltd. and Vietnam PTSC have formed a joint venture and signed the T08 package contract for the Shuozhuang Longfu No.1 Thermal Power Plant, with an amount of approximately 7.8 trillion Vietnamese dong. The project has an installed capacity of 1200 megawatts and is expected to be completed in 2027, providing supplementary power supply to the Mekong Delta region.Editor/Gao Xue

China Power Construction signs 13.9 billion solar energy storage project

On March 12, 2026, PowerChina and Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company signed an EPC contract for the UAE RTC solar storage project, with a total amount of 13.962 billion yuan. The project has a photovoltaic installed capacity of 2.1GW and energy storage capacity of 7.75GWh, with a construction period of 21 months, to assist in the energy transformation of the Middle East.Editor/Gao Xue

The 140MW Aurora energy storage project in South Australia has received critical approval

Recently, Australian long-term thermal energy storage company 1414 Degrees announced that its 140MW Aurora battery energy storage system project in South Australia has successfully obtained full approval for generator performance standards from the Australian Energy Market Dispatch Centre and transmission operator ElectraNet.Editor/Yang Meiling

State Power Investment Hubei Company deepens cooperation with Linyang Energy

Recently, Liu Juntao, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of Hubei Electric Power Co., Ltd. of State Power Investment Corporation, led a team to visit Linyang Energy for inspection and exchange. Lu Yonghua, President of Linyang Group, and the company's executive team warmly welcomed him. During the meeting, both sides had in-depth discussions on multiple possibilities for cooperation in the energy sector.Editor/Yang Meiling

Shandong promotes a new energy storage model for transportation scenarios

Recently, the Department of Transportation of Shandong Province issued special implementation measures to promote the stable growth of the automotive industry from 2025 to 2026. The document clearly proposes to accelerate the construction of integrated facilities for photovoltaics, energy storage, and charging (swapping), and promote the on-site direct charging mode of green electricity for new energy vehicles.Editor/Yang Meiling

Zhungeer Banner new energy project starts construction

Recently, the Haopu New Energy Heavy Truck Photovoltaic Storage and Charging Integration Demonstration Project in Zhungeer Banner, Inner Mongolia Power Group has officially started construction. The project is located in Zhangjiagedan Community, Youyi Street, covering an area of 54 acres, focusing on coal transportation in mining areas. It will construct 96 heavy-duty truck supercharging parking spaces according to the standards of first-class charging stations, introduce 960kW group charging and control equipment, and provide 2 battery swapping stations and photovoltaic energy storage facilities. By implementing an intelligent energy management system to achieve green power collaboration, the project can meet the energy replenishment needs of up to 1000 electric heavy-duty trucks in a single day after completion. Editor/Cheng Liting

Excavation of the East Anchor Pit of Huangjueping Yangtze River Bridge

On March 11, 2026, the excavation of the foundation pit for the east anchorage of the Huangjueping Yangtze River Bridge marked the official start of this world-class project. As a key node of Chongqing Expressway's Eighth Horizontal Line, the bridge has a total length of 2.9 kilometers and a main span of 550 meters. After completion, it will become the world's largest span anchor type public rail dual-use space cable surface suspension bridge. The design team innovatively adopts a double-layer bridge deck consisting of an upper six lane expressway and a lower six lane main road and rail transit, and achieves intensive land use by reducing the distance between main cables and sharing anchor bodies. In response to the problem of stress on the spatial cable surface, the bridge pioneered the design of suspension cables with large angle joint bearings, effectively releasing deformation stress and successfully solving the construction dilemma of tight shorelines and ecological protection in the urban core area, achieving the coordinated development of engineering and urban space. Editor/Cheng Liting

The Shanghai Suzhou Wuxi Changzhou intercity project has started construction

On March 10, 2026, the SG6-1 section of the Taicang pilot section of the Shanghai Suzhou Wuxi Changzhou intercity railway of China Railway Tenth Bureau officially started substantive construction. With the smooth progress of the first single axis mixing pile in the temporary repair wheel shed and the first pipe pile test pile in the traction substation, the project construction has been comprehensively accelerated. This section starts from Taicang Station in the north and ends at the border between Jiangsu and Shanghai provinces, seamlessly connecting with the northern extension of the Shanghai Jiamin Line, with a designed speed of 160 kilometers per hour. Editor/Cheng Liting

Jinan Linqing Expressway 7.5 billion project bidding

The bidding for investors of the Jinan section of the Jinan Linqing Expressway project has been launched. The estimated investment for the project is 7.5 billion yuan, with a total length of 19.5 kilometers, adopting a two-way six lane standard, and a planned construction period of 1260 days. As the core radiation of Jinan metropolitan area, a new westward cross Yellow River channel will be added after completion to promote the integration of the two banks of the Yellow River. The bidding deadline is May 15th.Editor/Gao Xue

China Road and Bridge Corporation undertakes irrigation project in Kyrgyzstan

China Road and Bridge Corporation has won the bid for the irrigation system renovation project in Jalal Abad, Kyrgyzstan, with a contract amount of 853 million som. The project will modernize and rebuild a 15.78-kilometer canal, expected to be completed by the end of 2028. After completion, it will ensure irrigation water for 8225 hectares of local land.Editor/Gao Xue

China independently builds Asia's largest offshore oil and gas plant

The largest cylindrical FPSO in Asia, independently designed and constructed by China, has started construction in Qingdao. The equipment has a full load displacement of over 170000 tons and an oil storage capacity of 122000 cubic meters, achieving the large-scale application of more than 10 domestically produced key equipment. After being put into use, it will be deployed in Kaipingnan Oilfield in the Pearl River Mouth Basin to help deep-sea oil and gas development and ensure national energy security.Editor/Gao Xue

The Shaya Textile Project in Xinjiang has made a strong start in its sprint

In the first quarter of 2026, 80 major projects in Shaya County, Xinjiang will resume work and start construction, with an annual planned investment of 5.172 billion yuan. Among them, Ruisai Textile's 300000 spindles intelligent spinning project has a total investment of 700 million yuan and will be completed and put into operation in October. It is expected to produce 35000 tons of high-end yarn annually and create more than 500 jobs. In Jiashi County, Shengli Textile's orders have been scheduled until September, and they are working hard to produce a large order of 1000 tons. Thanks to the comprehensive replacement of over 1400 intelligent twisting machines, the enterprise has achieved a production capacity of 50 new equipment to offset 80 old equipment, playing a passionate chapter in the opening of Xinjiang's textile industry while reducing costs and increasing efficiency. Editor/Cheng Liting

600 billion Uzi shilling special allocation! Uzbekistan reshapes its water network

On March 5, 2026, Uzbekistan finalized a special allocation of 600 billion Uzbek shillings, focusing on the modernization of canals and efficient utilization of water resources. The funds are divided into two major sectors: 480 billion yuan for the construction of concrete canals and irrigation networks, with a focus on rebuilding 389 kilometers of high leakage channels; 120 billion for water conservation and management. This move is expected to save 206 million cubic meters of water annually, 26 million kilowatt hours of electricity, and improve water supply to 158400 hectares of farmland. As a water poor country with a per capita capacity of only 702 cubic meters, this allocation is not only a short-term emergency response to agricultural irrigation pressure, but also a key long-term strategic step in achieving the goal of 85% of the population enjoying reliable water supply by 2030. Editor/Cheng Liting

Changsha Hexi's first smart rail line launches bidding

Recently, the survey and design bidding for the Yanghu Hanpu commuter test line project in Xiangjiang New Area, Hunan Province was released, marking the official launch of the first smart rail line in Hexi, Changsha. The total length of the line is about 10 kilometers, starting from Yanghu Wetland Park Station on Metro Line 3 and ending at Xiangjiang Zhigu Station. It is planned to build 10 new stations and is scheduled to start construction in April 2026 and be completed in April 2027. As the first smart rail in Hexi, it will fill the rail gap in the Hanpu and Xiangjiang Zhigu areas, connecting the three major areas of Yanghu, Hanpu, and Artificial Intelligence Technology City. After the opening of the line, seamless transfer to Metro Line 3 will be possible, departing at fixed intervals of 10 minutes. This will greatly improve the commuting, education, and travel efficiency of residents along the line, providing a more stable travel experience than conventional public transportation. Editor/Cheng Liting

National Energy Group's 214MW Photovoltaic Project Starts Construction

Recently, the main project of the 214MW photovoltaic section of the 314MW fully self owned project in Etuokeqian Banner, Inner Mongolia, has officially started construction. The project construction unit is National Energy Group Inner Mongolia Shanghai Temple Power Generation Co., Ltd.Editor/Yang Meiling

Ambassador Lv Jian meets with Deputy Minister of Commerce and Industry of Oman, Galib

On March 10, 2026, Ambassador Lv Jian met with the Deputy Minister of Commerce, Industry and Investment of Oman, Ghalib, to exchange views on practical cooperation in trade and investment between China and Oman.Editor/Yang Meiling

Coal rock gas field with an annual output of 4 billion cubic meters

The annual production capacity of China's largest coal and rock gas field, PetroChina Daji Gas Field, has exceeded 4 billion cubic meters, accounting for more than three-quarters of the country's total coal and rock gas production. The gas field is located in the southwest of Shanxi Province. Since the beginning of this year, PetroChina Coalbed Methane Company has drilled 16 new wells, with a new production capacity of 250 million cubic meters and a daily gas production exceeding 11 million cubic meters.Editor/Gao Xue

Huadian Shaanxi 100MW wind power project approved

Huadian Shaanxi New Energy Co., Ltd.'s Yuyang 100MW wind power project has been approved by the Shaanxi Provincial Development and Reform Commission. The project is located in Yulin area, and the preliminary procedures are being processed by the Yushen Operation and Maintenance Area Development Center. The project has been approved and is about to enter the construction phase.Editor/Gao Xue

Guofu Hydrogen Energy signs over 55 million orders for electrolytic cells

Guofu Hydrogen Energy announced that its subsidiary Xinjiang Guofu Mingzhi has signed a core equipment sales agreement with Hefei Zhongke Hecheng to supply 6 sets of 1000Nm ³/h alkaline electrolysis cell systems and supporting equipment, with a total contract amount exceeding 55 million yuan. This batch of equipment will be used for Zhongke He's annual production of 20000 tons of green electricity hydrogen flexible synthetic ammonia project.Editor/Gao Xue

China Energy Engineering Construction Group fully resumes work

On March 10, 2026, more than 150 ongoing projects of China Energy Construction Group resumed work, and nearly 30000 employees quickly returned to their positions. The group has established a preaching team and a safety inspection team to go to the front line, and has implemented five measures to ensure the return of resources and ten measures. Companies such as Huodong and Infrastructure have quickly implemented resource guarantees and penetrating inspections. Each project department strictly grasps safety disclosure and hidden danger rectification, and the youth assault team overcomes difficulties. At major construction sites such as Huainan Pingwei Million Power Plant, more than 1290 people are striving for the goal of dual commissioning of the units. Editor/Cheng Liting

CPCC Energy and Power signed new contracts worth nearly 60 billion yuan

China Power Construction Corporation recently released an announcement on its main business operations for January 2026. According to the data, the company signed a total of 661 new projects in January 2026, with a total contract amount of 89.436 billion yuan. Among them, the energy and power business sector has performed outstandingly, with 428 newly signed projects and a total of 59.324 billion yuan in newly signed contracts. According to the announcement, the scope of energy and power business is extensive, covering hydropower, wind power, solar power generation, thermal power, new energy storage, nuclear power, power grid, as well as various types such as hydrogen energy, geothermal energy, ocean energy, biomass energy, etc.Editor/Yang Meiling

Qinghai introduces new policies to support independent bidding for solar thermal projects

In order to promote the large-scale development of solar thermal power generation, the People's Government of Qinghai Province recently issued the "Several Measures for Promoting the Scale Development of Solar Thermal Power Generation in Qinghai Province". The document proposes to support incremental independent solar thermal projects included in the development and construction plan to independently conduct mechanism electricity price bidding one year before the prescribed completion deadline. The policy will comprehensively consider factors such as the comprehensive income of enterprises and the value of green electricity to set a reasonable upper limit for bidding, and set a lower limit for bidding based on the principle of not being lower than the project cost, with a starting lower limit of 0.55 yuan/kWh. The lower limit will moderately decrease year by year, with the goal of achieving comparable prices to coal-fired power by 2030.Editor/Yang Meiling

Procurement of reactive power compensation SVG for China Petroleum's start-up project

Recently, China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) initiated the procurement of equipment related to the 1 million kilowatt wind power collection station and energy storage EPC project in Turpan Shanshan, Tuha Oilfield. The company plans to purchase 6 sets of 35kV dynamic reactive power compensation devices (SVGs). The bidding documents specify that the SVG parameters of the reactive power compensation device must be ± 48Mvar 35kv, with a response time not exceeding 30ms, using parallel compensation type, and its harmonic control capability must meet the acceptance requirements of the Electric Power Research Institute and comply with the national standard GB/T15576-2020.Editor/Yang Meiling

China's super wind turbines connected to the grid for power generation

Dongfang Electric's 26 MW and Goldwind Technology's 20 MW, the world's largest offshore wind turbines, have been connected to the grid for power generation, with 100% localization of key components. This marks that China's offshore wind power technology is leading the world, laying the foundation for the development of deep sea areas.Editor/Gao Xue

The resumption of work on the Naba Highway in Xinjiang

The Nalati Baluntai Highway Project in Xinjiang has resumed work and production comprehensively. The personnel and machinery of each section have been assembled in place, and the control engineering Aiken Tunnel has resumed work first. The total length of the project is about 350 kilometers, and it is expected to be fully opened to traffic in 2027. After completion, it will greatly improve regional traffic efficiency.Editor/Gao Xue

Lanhai Expressway Lianxu section approved

The feasibility report for the G75 Lanhai Expressway Zhanjiang Lianjiang Xuwen section project has been approved by the Guangdong Provincial Development and Reform Commission, with a total investment of 18.074 billion yuan. The project has a total length of approximately 153.3 kilometers and adopts a two-way four lane standard, with a designed speed of 120 kilometers per hour. This section of the road will connect to the land route of Hainan Free Trade Port and help promote the high-quality development of Zhanjiang.Editor/Gao Xue