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

CNPC new materials accelerate domestic substitution for overseas expansion

On August 7, 2026, CNPC's new material production from January to July was 3.134 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 59.9%, and the overall sales volume increased significantly. Faced with the sluggish global chemical production capacity, CNPC has improved its production, sales, research and application mechanism, tackled multiple high-end new materials, and achieved domestic substitution for multiple products. At the same time, seizing overseas opportunities, high-end chemical products have entered multiple countries overseas through China Europe freight trains, direct exports, and other means, continuously enhancing their competitiveness in the international market.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Envision Energy wins 200MW offshore wind power project in Vietnam

Envision Energy has partnered with REE Energy in Vietnam to secure an order for a 200MW offshore wind power project in the 1A and 1B offshore areas of Fuqiang City. The project will provide 25 wind turbines across the Taiwan Strait, covering the entire service process. The unit is expected to be delivered in the second quarter of 2027 and connected to the grid in October of the same year. This is the largest project of Far East Energy in Vietnam, and the two sides have previously cooperated in wind power. The project can provide a replicable model for wind power in ASEAN, helping Vietnam develop renewable energy and promote net zero emissions. REE Group is a leading local new energy operator in Vietnam.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Static acceptance of Changjiu section of Beijing Hong Kong high-speed railway started

Recently, the Changjiu high-speed railway has officially entered the static acceptance stage, and the main construction of the line has been completed. The railway department has established multiple professional teams to conduct item by item verification of track, bridge and tunnel, station building, four electricity and other engineering projects. The high-speed railway has a total length of 138 kilometers, a designed speed of 350 kilometers per hour, and 5 stations. After the static acceptance is completed, joint debugging and operation testing will be carried out. The project belongs to the Beijing Hong Kong (Taiwan) high-speed railway corridor, and after its opening, it will improve the high-speed railway network and help promote high-quality regional economic development.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Farview Energy advances France's 386MWh energy storage project

Farview Energy and Kallista Energy announced the start of a 386MWh energy storage project in France, located in the Upper France region with a scale of 193MW/386MWh. It is expected to be put into operation in the spring of 2028 and will use Farview Power's lithium iron phosphate battery cells to provide grid frequency regulation services.Editor/Gao Xue

Goldwind Technology signs contract for 89.7MW wind power project in Thailand

On August 4, 2026, Goldwind Technology signed a contract with Thailand's Wind Energy Holding for the DKT1 wind power project, providing 23 GWH182-3.9MW units with a total installed capacity of 89.7MW and supporting 156 meter hybrid tower structures. After the completion of the project, the annual carbon reduction will be about 120000 tons, and the mixed tower technology will be applied for the first time in Southeast Asia.Editor/Gao Xue

BYD Energy Storage signs contract for 11.3GWh project in UAE

On August 7, 2026, BYD Energy Storage signed a contract with Masdar in the United Arab Emirates to supply 11.275GWh of vast energy storage platform for the RTC project in Abu Dhabi. The project is equipped with 5.2GW of photovoltaic and 19GWh of energy storage, making it the world's first gigawatt level 24-hour green power project with a total investment of 6.1 billion US dollars.Editor/Gao Xue

Hengbao شيانغيانغ الطاقة الجديدة حديقة صناعية بدأت

في 10 آب / أغسطس 2026 ، هنغ باو شيانغيانغ الطاقة الجديدة حديقة صناعية للاستثمار توقيع المرحلة الأولى من حفل الافتتاح الذي عقد في شيانغيانغ منطقة التكنولوجيا الفائقة . مجموع مساحة المشروع 480 مو ، مع الانتهاء من 520 مو كه Chuangyuan تشكيل التجمعات الصناعية فدان . المرحلة الأولى تغطي مساحة 63 مو ، والاستثمار 200 مليون يوان ، مع التركيز على التصنيع الراقية ، والطاقة الجديدة والمواد الجديدة وغيرها من المسارات ، 6 شركات وقعت في الموقع . بارك سيتم تخطيط صناعة الاتصالات البصرية في طليعة من مليار إلى 2 مليار يوان لبناء التجمعات الصناعية الجديدة .Editor/Cheng Liting

Nanchang's first independent energy storage project starts construction in Xianxian

On August 7, 2026, the first phase of the 100MW/200MWh project of the independent energy storage power station in Jinxian County officially started construction. This is the first provincial-level new energy storage pilot demonstration project in Jiangxi Province and the first independent energy storage project to start construction in Nanchang City. The overall planned installed capacity of the project is 300MW/600MWh. After being put into operation, it will make up for the shortcomings of local photovoltaic wind power and energy storage, and enhance the reliability of regional power grid supply and the ability to absorb new energy. Editor/Cheng Liting

Hengbao Xiangyang New Energy Industrial Park starts construction

On August 10, 2026, the investment signing and first phase groundbreaking ceremony of Hengbao Xiangyang New Energy Industrial Park was held in Xiangyang High tech Zone. The project covers a total area of 480 acres, forming a thousand acre industrial cluster area with the already built 520 acre science and technology innovation park. The first phase covers an area of 63 acres with an investment of 200 million yuan, focusing on high-end manufacturing, new energy and new materials, and other tracks. Six companies signed contracts on-site to settle in. The park will lay out cutting-edge industries in optical communication and create an emerging industry cluster worth 1 billion to 2 billion yuan. Editor/Cheng Liting

Baotou Xiguitu Phase II Coal and Electricity Demonstration Project starts construction

On August 10, 2026, the Baotou Xiguitu Phase II 1 × 600000 kW new generation coal-fired power pilot demonstration project of Inner Mongolia Energy Group, with a total investment of 2.544 billion yuan, officially started construction. The project can meet the demand for 15% THA deep peak shaving, saving about 150000 tons of standard coal annually, and is expected to be put into operation by the end of 2028. Editor/Cheng Liting

Clean energy construction remains relatively prosperous in the second quarter of 2026

On August 10, 2026, the China Electric Power Construction Enterprise Association announced that in the second quarter of 2026, the China Clean Energy Construction Prosperity Index (CEPI) was 105.05, which is in a relatively prosperous range. As of the end of June 2026, the under construction scale of clean energy reached 799.42 million kilowatts, an increase of 3.09% year-on-year.Editor/Gong Ziwei

China Railway 19th Bureau plans to win the Laos gold mining service project

Chifeng Jilong Gold's indirectly controlled subsidiary, Wanxiang Mining, plans to sign an open-pit mining service contract with China Railway 19th Bureau Laos wholly-owned company to ensure the production capacity of the Saipan Gold Copper Mine and the development of the Kanon project in Laos. The provisional total amount is 220 million US dollars, approximately 1.501 billion yuan excluding taxes. The contract is for a period of six years and covers the entire process of open-pit mining operations. Monthly progress settlement is required, with additional performance guarantees, warranty periods, and multiple preconditions for effectiveness.Editor/Gong Ziwei