New unit of West Africa's largest biomass power plant put into operation

On July 14, 2026, the endurance test and performance test of Unit 2 of the 46 MW biomass power plant project in Ivory Coast, jointly contracted by China Energy Construction Engineering Group and China Energy International Group, were completed and officially put into operation. The total installed capacity of this project is 46 megawatts, making it the largest biomass power station under construction in West Africa and the world's first large-scale biomass power station primarily fueled by palm leaf stalks.Editor/Gong Ziwei

PetroChina Southwest Oil and Gas Field Oil and Gas Production Double Growth

The largest natural gas production enterprise in Southwest China, PetroChina Southwest Oil and Gas Field Company, achieved dual growth in oil and gas production in the first half of 2026, with a cumulative production of 25.31 billion cubic meters of natural gas and an oil and gas equivalent exceeding 20 million tons, setting a new historical high for the same period.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Xinjiang's power transmission reaches a new high

According to data from Xinjiang Electric Power Trading Center Co., Ltd., the cumulative external power transmission in Xinjiang reached 79.024 billion kilowatt hours in the first half of 2026, a year-on-year increase of 25.11%. Among them, the external power transmission of new energy was 27.84 billion kilowatt hours, a year-on-year increase of 33.92%. According to data from State Grid Xinjiang Electric Power Co., Ltd., as of the end of June 2026, the total installed capacity of the Xinjiang power grid has exceeded 267 million kilowatts, with 173 million kilowatts of new energy installed, accounting for 65%.Editor/Gong Ziwei

CECEP Unveils 878-Million-Yuan PV EPC Bidders for Delingha Project

CECEP Qinghai 500MW integrated photovoltaic EPC has completed candidate announcement. The project is located in Delingha, with an investment of 878 million yuan, excluding energy storage construction. It is planned to be fully connected to the grid by the end of the year. Three power design institutes are bidding, and the industry competition is gradually shifting from price competition to comprehensive scheme strength competition. Editor/Min Jing

Shanxi Installation Secures First Middle East Contract: RMB 1.5 Bln PV Project in Oman

In July 2026, Shanxi Installation signed a 500MW photovoltaic EPC contract with its French subsidiary, Electricit é de France, for a total amount of 1.5 billion yuan, making it the first project of the enterprise in the Middle East. Relying on strategic cooperation and passing international high standard audits, we fully undertake the construction and operation of power plants, providing reference for domestic local state-owned enterprises to go global in the Middle East for new energy. Editor/Min Jing

Fuyang-Huanggang High-Speed Railway Henan Section Drawing Review Candidates Released

The Henan section of the Fuhuang high-speed railway is 136.6 kilometers long, with a total investment of 19.652 billion yuan and a bridge tunnel ratio of 80.35%. Three candidate units were publicly announced for construction drawing review, and six railway design institutes participated in the bidding. CRDC scored first with credit bonus points, and the technical preparations for the entire line were basically in place. It is expected to be opened to traffic in 2030. Editor/Min Jing

yinman التعدين مشروع التوسعة بدأت

19 تموز / يوليه 2026 ، شينغ يه الفضة والقصدير التعدين تحت 2.97 مليون طن / سنة مشروع التوسعة بدأت رسميا . هذا التوسع هو مفتاح القدرة على تعزيز مشروع شينغ يه الفضة والقصدير ، بعد وضع حيز الانتاج ، وسوف تحسن بشكل ملحوظ قدرة التعدين والمناجم خلع الملابس ، والإفراج عن المزيد من القدرة على إنتاج المعادن مثل الفضة والقصدير ، وتعزيز حجم الانتاج من الموارد الأساسية للشركة .Editor/Cheng Liting

Yinman Mining expansion project starts construction

On July 19, 2026, the 2.97 million tons/year expansion project of Yinman Mining, a subsidiary of Xingye Yinxi, officially started construction. This expansion is a key production capacity improvement project for Xingye Silver Tin. After it is put into operation, it will significantly enhance the mining and processing capabilities, further release the production capacity of advantageous metals such as silver and tin, and strengthen the output scale of the company's core resources. Editor/Cheng Liting

Tanzan Railway Activation Project Groundbreaking

On July 17th, the comprehensive building of the High Skilled Talent Training Center and Modern Dispatch Command Center for the Tanzania Zambia Railway Activation Project was laid in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, marking the official entry of the project into the physical construction phase. The two centers cover a total area of 21800 square meters and have a total construction area of 9870 square meters. They integrate talent cultivation, operation management, dispatch command, and logistics support, and are equipped with five professional dispatch stations, as well as train dispatch communication and comprehensive monitoring systems. The project is constructed by China Civil Engineering Corporation and will support the modernization of the operation capacity of the Tanzania Zambia Railway after completion. Editor/Cheng Liting

The expansion and renovation of Xining West Station has started

The expansion and renovation project of Xining West Station started on July 18th, with a total construction period of 12 months, and was undertaken by China Railway 21st Bureau. The project will add one arrival and departure line on the north side and relocate the existing line. After renovation, the number of arrival and departure lines will increase to 12; Build a new comprehensive building and signal building, upgrade the contact network, communication, and signal systems. After completion, it will form a highly efficient distribution bureau with 4 on the north side and 6 on the south side, filling in the aging and shortcomings of station facilities, greatly improving the train receiving and dispatching capabilities, effectively diverting the pressure of Xining Freight Station, smoothing the freight channels of Lanqing and Qinghai Tibet Railway, and consolidating the positioning of the logistics hub of Qinghai Silk Road. Editor/Cheng Liting

Saudi electric vehicle market welcomes billions of business opportunities

The wave of electrification in Saudi Arabia has fully begun, with plans to have electric vehicles account for 30% of the capital's market by 2030. The annual growth rate of the charging pile market is expected to exceed 22%, and the annual sales of new energy vehicles are expected to exceed 120000 units. Chinese car companies have seized the billion dollar blue ocean by leveraging their full industry chain and high-temperature adaptation advantages.Editor/Gao Xue

China Power Construction wins Hebei energy storage project

On July 16, 2026, China Power Construction Hydroelectric 11th Bureau won the bid for the Baoding 200MW/800MWh independent energy storage EPC project for 810 million yuan, using lithium iron phosphate and all vanadium liquid flow mixing technology, with a construction period of 8 months. This project will enhance the peak shaving capability of the Jizhong power grid and promote the large-scale application of long-term energy storage.Editor/Gao Xue

The longest water diversion tunnel in Sri Lanka has been completed

The 27.7-kilometer diversion tunnel of the Eleheile Canal in Sri Lanka has been fully connected. The project was undertaken by China Construction Fifth Engineering Bureau and took 5 years to overcome the difficult problem of ultra long hard rock excavation.Editor/Gao Xue

The high-level waterway in the Pearl River Delta has launched a digital upgrade

The digital transformation and upgrading project of high-grade waterways in the Guangdong Hong Kong Macao Greater Bay Area has recently started, covering an 868 kilometer high-grade waterway network in the Pearl River Delta. The project revolves around seven sub tasks, including an electronic navigation map, a water smart service area, analysis of navigation evolution, operation monitoring and early warning, intelligent emergency command and dispatch, and Beidou navigation services. Editor/Cheng Liting

Da Te Gas Electronic Special Gas Project starts construction in Nangang

The Da Te Gas Electronic Special Gas Project has recently started construction in the Nangang Industrial Zone of Tianjin, and pile foundation construction has been initiated. It is expected to be completed and put into operation in 2027, with an annual output value of about 150 million yuan after reaching full capacity. The total investment of the project is 105 million yuan, covering an area of about 20000 square meters. It is planned to construct an electronic special gas production line, with supporting layouts for laboratory special gas, medical mixed gas, and solid-state hydrogen storage capacity. Editor/Cheng Liting

China's aid to Lesotho's photovoltaic power plant phase II starts construction

The second phase of China's aid to the Mafuteng Photovoltaic Power Station in Lesotho has recently started construction, with a designed installed capacity of 50 megawatts. After completion, the total installed capacity will be increased to 80 megawatts, with an expected annual power generation of about 95 million kilowatt hours. Lesotho Prime Minister Matkane stated that the project will complement the 72 MW Mueela hydropower station, saving nearly 1 billion Marotti (approximately 56 million US dollars) in imported electricity bills annually. The first phase of the project will be completed in April 2023. After completion, the project will create over 1000 job opportunities and train photovoltaic technology talents for the local area. This is one of the important outcomes of the Beijing summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation of the Forum on China Africa Cooperation in 2018. Editor/Cheng Liting

Construction Begins on SF Smart Logistics Park in Urumqi

On July 16, 2026, SF Supply Chain Smart Logistics Park started construction in Urumqi High tech Zone. The park is equipped with digital twin, intelligent sorting and other systems, with an annual transit volume of 250 million pieces, absorbing more than a thousand jobs, improving cross-border multimodal transport networks for Central Asia and Europe, and empowering local foreign trade and export of characteristic agricultural products. Editor/Min Jing

China-Kazakhstan Aktau Port Container Hub Phase I Put into Operation

On July 14, 2026, the first phase of the Aktau Port container hub jointly built by Lianyungang Port and Harbin enterprises was officially put into operation, improving the multimodal transport system of the Trans Caspian International Transport Corridor. The project is equipped with railway loading and unloading lines and container yards to reduce the cost of Asia Europe freight transportation. In the future, the customs clearance and transit services will be upgraded to smooth the cross-border industrial chain. Editor/Min Jing

CGN Unveils New Trough Collector Model Yuanyao No.1 in Xining

On July 16, 2026, China General Nuclear Power Corporation (CGN) released the world's first 8.6-meter open molten salt trough collector, Yuanyao No.1, in Xining. The product has multiple internationally leading indicators and all key components are domestically produced, suitable for complex domestic environments. It will be applied to large-scale solar thermal projects in Golmud, helping the domestic solar thermal industry to scale up and reduce costs. Editor/Min Jing

Chinalco Group lands 7 billion yuan Guinea alumina project

Chinalco Hong Kong (Chinalco Group) - Guinea's annual production of 1.2 million tons of alumina project plans to invest approximately 1 billion US dollars, equivalent to 7 billion yuan. Landing in the core production area of Guinea's bauxite resources, constructing a complete alumina smelting production line, supporting integrated mining transportation, smelting workshops, sewage treatment, warehousing and logistics; Deeply layout the upstream processing links of the African aluminum industry chain, establish stable import channels for electrolytic aluminum raw materials in China, and assist Chinese enterprises in developing overseas mineral resources.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Railway investment exceeds 363.2 billion yuan in the first half of 2026

In the first half of 2026, the national railway fixed assets investment was 363.2 billion yuan, with a year-on-year increase of 2.1%. 355.2 kilometers of new lines were put into production, and the construction of the 15th Five Year Plan began well. China Railway Group is coordinating the promotion of railway construction, and multiple lines such as the West Tenth High speed Railway have been opened; Multiple high-speed railway sections under construction are undergoing acceptance, joint debugging, and trial operation; A batch of railway renovation and new construction projects have started or accelerated preliminary approval. The next step will continue to promote project construction, complete the annual tasks with quality assurance, and help promote high-quality economic development.Editor/Gong Ziwei

China's solar thermal installed capacity ranks second in the world

On July 16, 2026, data showed that China's installed capacity of solar thermal power reached 2.1 million kilowatts, ranking second in the world, with 3.2 million kilowatts under construction. The localization rate of technology exceeds 95%, and the industry is accelerating its large-scale development.Editor/Gao Xue

Aktau Port Hub put into operation

On July 14, 2026, the first phase of the Aktau Port container hub jointly built by China and Kazakhstan was put into operation, and the first batch of 55 TEUs of Chinese commodity trains were completed. This node connects the China Europe railway with the Caspian Sea shipping, which will compress cross-border transportation efficiency and smooth the Asia Europe corridor.Editor/Gao Xue

Xinjiang builds a low-carbon project for the entire refining and chemical chain

On July 16, 2026, the Tarim 1.2 million tons/year Phase II ethylene and supporting green low-carbon demonstration project of PetroChina Dushanzi Petrochemical was successfully put into operation and fully entered the production and operation stage. The project is located in the Petroleum and Petrochemical Industrial Park of Korla Shangku High tech Industrial Development Zone, Bayingolin Mongol Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, on the northern edge of the Taklamakan Desert. It is the first pioneering project in China's refining industry to fully implement the concept of green and low-carbon development, and has built the world's first ethylene cracking carbon emission recycling demonstration base.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Yichang Baijiwashi Energy Storage Base put into operation

On July 15, 2026, Yuanjing Power Yichang 40GWh intelligent lithium battery project was put into operation, and the country's first 100 GWh level energy storage full industry chain base was officially put into operation. The first batch of 790Ah high-capacity battery cells will be delivered overseas as soon as they are offline. The battery cells have a cycle life of over 12000 times and a service life of 30 years, which will promote the technological upgrade of the global energy storage market.Editor/Gao Xue

The first deep-sea intelligent submarine cable ship is put into operation

On July 15, 2026, the first deep-sea and intelligent submarine cable construction ship "Tianyi Navigator" designed and built by China was officially listed in Shanghai. The captain is 116 meters long, with a full load displacement of 18000 tons. The cable hold can carry 8000 tons of submarine optical cables, ranking first in the world. Equipped with 5.5-meter submarine cable burial equipment, it can operate at depths of up to 1000 meters, breaking the domestic depth record. Integrating Beidou and GPS dual-mode positioning, equipped with an intelligent dynamic positioning system, stable operation can still be achieved under level 5 sea conditions. The ship will be involved in the construction of submarine cables between global computing hubs, supporting AI computing scheduling and deployment of underwater data centers, and becoming an important equipment support for China's computing infrastructure.Editor/Cheng Liting

Petrochemical Machinery Hydrogen Energy Innovation Park starts construction

On July 15, 2026, the Shuzhi Hydrogen Energy Machinery Innovation Park started construction in Dongxihu District, Wuhan, with an expansion of 120 acres. The total investment has not been disclosed, and the plan is to form an annual production capacity of 100 sets of hydrogen compressor sleds, 1GW PEM electrolysis cells, and 1.75GW ALK electrolysis cells for assembly and testing. The previous 55 acres of the park have been put into use as a data intelligence service center and a hydrogen production and refueling equipment quality inspection center. The new park covers the entire chain of research and development, intelligent manufacturing, and testing, deeply integrating AI and digital twin technologies. This move marks the official launch of the construction of China Petrochemical's hydrogen energy equipment industry cluster. Editor/Cheng Liting

Fule De Wuhan Base starts construction

On July 9, 2026, Fulide Precision Cleaning and Recycling Service Base started construction in Optics Valley, with a total investment of 203 million yuan and an area of 21 acres. From signing the contract in April to starting construction in July, it took less than 3 months, and the plan is to complete and put into operation within 12 months. After reaching production capacity, we can provide 30000 pieces of semiconductor cleaning services per month, covering supporting needs such as ceramic melting regeneration and equipment maintenance. Previously, core components such as the Optics Valley etching machine needed to be sent to other places for cleaning, resulting in long turnover cycles and high logistics costs. After the project is put into operation, this gap will be filled, and the Huazhong Pan Semiconductor industry chain will be more complete and efficient. Editor/Cheng Liting

Jiulongchuan Coal Mine Plan Passes Review in Gansu Ning County

The construction organization design of Jiulongchuan Coal Mine in Ning County, with a total investment of 18.635 billion yuan, passed the review on July 11th. The mine has an annual output of 8 million tons and adopts kilometer freezing construction. The implementation of the plan will provide technical support for the comprehensive construction of the mine and assist in the construction of the Longdong Energy Base. Editor/Min Jing

CSCEC Secures Over 1.63 Billion Yuan in Anhui Infrastructure Contracts

CSCEC has won two projects in Anhui, with a total bid amount exceeding 1.63 billion yuan, to build the Bengbu Meimei Rural Smart Agriculture Project and the Hefei Science and Technology Innovation Park Urban Renewal Project, simultaneously improving urban and rural supporting facilities, and promoting local rural revitalization and the development of science and technology innovation industries. Editor/Min Jing