Completion of the construction section by Chinese enterprises！

Recently,in Taolanaru, Madagascar, the first section of the first phase of National Highway 12, which was constructed by China Railway 18th Bureau, was officially completed. Officials such as the interim head of state and prime minister of Malaysia attended the completion ceremony. The total length of this section is about 45 kilometers, with 5 supporting bridges built, and it is the core transportation artery in southeastern Malaysia. The implementation of the project greatly improves local travel conditions, reduces logistics costs, and supports the development of industries such as fishing, mining, and tourism along the route. At the same time, the second phase of the project has also been officially launched.Editor/Li Xiaohua

Qingdao signs contract for Namibia Energy Port project

On June 16, 2026, China Chemical Engineering 14th Construction Co., Ltd. and Hong Kong HSBC Source International Co., Ltd. signed an EPC general contract for the Namibia Energy Hub Port project in Qingdao. The relevant enterprise leaders attended and witnessed the signing. This key livelihood project in Namibia will be built into an integrated large-scale energy hub base, which can effectively alleviate the local energy shortage and help regional development. Relying on the opportunity of the Namibian President's visit to China, this signing is the result of China Namibia the Belt and Road practical cooperation, and also opens a new journey for the 14th China National Chemical Construction Co., Ltd. to deeply cultivate the African market.Editor/Li Xiaohua

Nantong, China starts construction of a 10000 ton deep-sea cable laying ship

On June 15, 2026, the groundbreaking ceremony for the 16000 ton deep-sea self propelled cable laying ship was held in Nantong. The ship was designed by China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation's 708 Research Institute and is expected to be delivered in the second half of 2027, meeting the classification standards of China Classification Society. The total length of the vessel is 161.8 meters, with a maximum cable carrying capacity of 16000 tons. It has unlimited navigation capacity and is equipped with a fully electric propulsion system, which can achieve DP2 level power positioning. The vessel supports the laying of 3000 meter ultra deep water submarine cables, which will help enterprises achieve full chain operation of deep and offshore engineering after being put into use, and explore the market of deepwater offshore engineering at home and abroad. Editor/Li Xiaohua

Golmud solar thermal demonstration project starts construction

On June 16, 2026, the CGN Golmud 350 MW solar thermal demonstration project officially started construction, breaking two global records: the largest single unit thermal storage capacity and the largest mirror field area. The project is equipped with a 15 hour molten salt thermal storage device with a thermal storage capacity of 11747 megawatt hours. The estimated annual power generation is 1 billion kilowatt hours, equivalent to saving 320000 tons of standard coal and reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 860000 tons. It will significantly enhance the new energy consumption and peak shaving capacity of Qinghai power grid. Editor/Cheng Liting

Guangxi power grid hits 500 kV backbone network with 18 billion yuan

On June 11, 2026, the first fully assembled 500 kV substation in Guangxi started construction in Guigang, and the new technology of steel structure with prefabricated components was fully applied. This year marks the beginning of the 15th Five Year Plan. Southern Power Grid Guangxi Power Grid has invested over 18 billion yuan to promote 238 key projects. As of the end of May, over 3200 projects have started construction and 2652 have been put into operation, with a total investment of 8.694 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of nearly 50%. Editor/Cheng Liting

Bosnia and Herzegovina high-speed construction begins

The Br č ko Bijelina Expressway in Bosnia and Herzegovina, jointly constructed by China Overseas Engineering Co., Ltd. and China Railway Fourth Bureau, has recently started construction, with a total length of 17 kilometers and a construction period of 3 years. This section is a key link of the high-speed network connecting Banja Luka, the capital of the Serbian Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Belgrade, the capital of Serbia. It is also another landing project of China Poland the Belt and Road cooperation and infrastructure interconnection under the framework of China Central and Eastern Europe. Editor/Cheng Liting

Renewable energy installed capacity exceeds 2.4 billion kilowatts by April 2026

In June 2026, the National Energy Administration held a monthly video conference on renewable energy scheduling. The conference reviewed the development of the industry in the first four months of 2026. As of the end of April, the installed capacity of renewable energy exceeded 2.4 billion kilowatts, accounting for 60.5% of the total installed capacity. The scale of wind and solar installed capacity continued to increase, highlighting the role of green power supply transformation. The meeting analyzed the existing development difficulties, deployed seven key tasks around the beginning of the 15th Five Year Plan, focused on new energy consumption, base construction, market mechanism improvement, enterprise transformation, and other contents. Multiple units participated in the meeting to jointly promote the high-quality development of renewable energy.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Gansu Energy invests 12.9 billion yuan to build large-scale wind and solar projects

Gansu Power Investment Runneng (Wuwei) New Energy Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Gansu Energy Holding, invested in the construction of two major new energy projects in Tengger Desert, with a total installed capacity of 4 million kilowatts and a total investment of 12.917 billion yuan. The company and China Resources Power hold 51% and 49% of the shares respectively, with the project capital accounting for 20%, and the rest relying on loans. The construction period is 24 months and will start in batches. Photovoltaic and wind power projects have been implemented in Liangzhou District and Minqin County respectively, with good revenue indicators and basic completion of relevant filing and approval procedures. The project belongs to the key project of Shagehuang. After completion, it will expand the scale of clean energy for the enterprise, enhance the supply of green electricity in the northwest, and help achieve the dual carbon goals.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Heilongjiang 2.75 billion wind power project enters the construction preparation stage

On June 13, 2026, the EPC bidding candidates for the 500MW wind power project in Qiqihar were announced. The project will be located in eight towns in Nehe, with a total installed capacity of 500MW and a newly built 220 kV booster station. The plan is to start construction at the end of September 2026 and complete it by the end of October 2028, with a construction period of 762 days. The leading unit of Hydroelectric Fourth Bureau ranked first with a quotation of 2.75 billion yuan, while two other enterprises ranked second and third respectively. This project is an important new energy project in western Heilongjiang. After completion, it will help promote the development of clean energy and dual carbon in the local area. The project announcement also indicates that Northeast wind power will usher in a new round of construction boom.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Global offshore wind power is expected to reach 420 gigawatts by 2035

Recently, the Global Wind Energy Council reported that the total installed capacity of offshore wind power worldwide is expected to reach 420 gigawatts by 2035, doubling from the current level. In the next decade, the compound annual growth rate will reach 24%, and China will lead the world for eight consecutive years.Editor/Gao Xue

China Mongolia sewage treatment plant put into operation in Ulaanbaatar

On June 15, 2026, the Ulaanbaatar Central Sewage Treatment Plant was officially put into operation. This project is constructed by Chinese enterprises using Chinese standards and is the largest and most advanced sewage treatment facility in Mongolia, which will greatly improve local water quality and people's livelihoods.Editor/Gao Xue

The first national hydrogen energy pipeline in the Netherlands has been opened

Recently, the first national level hydrogen energy pipeline in the Netherlands was officially opened, with a total length of 32 kilometers, connecting Masfrakert and Penis Industrial Zone. This pipeline fills the gap in large-scale hydrogen transmission in the Netherlands and marks the commercial operation stage of the hydrogen energy network.Editor/Gao Xue

The expansion project of Chengnan Expressway has been successfully opened to traffic

Revitalize old roads and speed up! China Construction Xinjiang Construction Engineering participated in the construction of the Chengnan Expressway expansion project, which was successfully opened to traffic The Chengnan Expressway, which has been in operation for over 20 years, has completed in-situ expansion and renovation. The entire line has been upgraded to a two-way eight lane highway, effectively clearing traffic congestion points and improving the road network in the Chengdu Chongqing region, injecting traffic momentum into regional development. The Chengnan Expressway has a total length of 240 kilometers and is the largest in-situ expansion project for highways in Sichuan. China Construction Xinjiang Engineering Group is responsible for the construction of a 19 kilometer road section, spanning two districts and counties, multiple rivers and villages, including 19 bridges, with complex construction conditions. The project adopts segmented construction, intelligent construction and other methods to overcome multiple technical difficulties, and will be completed and opened to traffic on December 31, 2025. After the road is widened, the traffic capacity is significantly improved, which not only facilitates people's travel, but also helps with the circulation of industries along the route and regional coordinated development.Editor / Li Xiaohua

Chinese enterprise delegation confirms new metal manufacturing project

Recently, Lin Mingxiang led a delegation of Chinese companies to visit the Fergana region of Uzbekistan, finalizing metal processing and manufacturing projects, effectively filling the local metallurgical capacity gap.After completing two days of on-site research, the delegation confirmed the investment direction with the local government, planned and constructed a manufacturing base, and carried out sheet metal processing and metal structure production. The local demand for metallurgical products is high but has long relied on imports. After the project is implemented, it will achieve product import substitution and expand overseas markets for Chinese enterprises, promoting deeper and more practical bilateral industrial cooperation.Editor / Li Xiaohua

Shandong Electric Power Construction won the bid for the Yanbu project in Saudi Arabia

Recently, Shandong Electric Power Construction successfully won the bid for the 380kV overhead power line project in Yanbu Industrial Park, Red Sea, Saudi Arabia. This line is the core power channel of the park, supporting the production and operation of the entire industry chain. The park is built by Saudi Red Sea Aluminum Industry, with a total investment of 1.835 billion US dollars in the first phase. It is planned to produce 2 million tons of alumina and 600000 tons of carbon annually, and the second phase will be launched within the year. This winning bid is also an important progress for the enterprise to explore the Middle East electricity market.Editor / Li Xiaohua

Speed up the construction of Guangxi power grid in 2026

On June 11, 2026, the 500 kV Bushan substation in Guigang, Guangxi officially started construction, ushering in a construction boom for the Guangxi power grid. As of the end of May, Southern Power Grid Guangxi Power Grid Company has started over 3200 projects, put 2652 into operation, and completed an investment of 8.694 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 49.9%. The Wuzhou 110 kV Temple Power Transmission and Transformation Project and other projects are being promoted simultaneously, with the promotion of mechanized construction and ESG management system during construction, striving for a win-win situation between engineering construction and ecological protection. Editor/Cheng Liting

The Xingang Joint Testing Project has started construction

On June 12, 2026, the Shanghai Xingang Liance Semiconductor Co., Ltd. project with a total investment of 2.55 billion yuan officially started construction. This is not only the first officially started project in the Dingke Community Laboratory area of Dishui Lake Qingchuang Bay, but also means that the Lingang New Area has completed a key piece in the puzzle of the entire semiconductor industry chain. It is reported that the project is jointly established by UNT Xinlian Integration and Lingang Investment Control Group's New Area Fund Company, and is equipped with industry-leading production level testing equipment. Editor/Cheng Liting

Lead zinc mining and beneficiation expansion project starts construction

The 1.65 million tons/year lead-zinc mining and beneficiation expansion project invested 1.741 billion yuan by Chifeng Zhongse Baiyinuoer Mining Co., Ltd. has officially started construction on June 13, 2026. The project construction period is 3 years, and the final construction situation shall prevail. After the completion and operation of this project, it will be conducive to expanding the mining and selection scale of Zhongse Baiyinnuoer Lead Zinc Mine, improving the company's mineral resource production capacity, enhancing profitability and comprehensive strength, and in line with the company's development strategy and the interests of all shareholders. Editor/Cheng Liting

The three channels of China Europe freight trains maintain growth

In the first five months of 2026, the transmission volume of the China Europe freight train's East, Central, and West channels continued to grow, and the return capacity of the East channel led the country, accounting for 41.1% of the total return capacity.Editor/Gao Xue

Two major projects of Linha Railway will start construction within the year

On June 11, 2026, the capacity expansion and reconstruction project of Ejina Hami section of the Linha Railway and the new Naomaohu wutong Water project were announced to start within the year. After completion, the transportation capacity of the northern wing channel of Xinjiang Railway will be doubled.Editor/Gao Xue

The freight value of China Laos Railway increased by 62%

In the first five months of 2026, the value of cross-border import and export goods of the China Laos Railway will reach 6.81 billion yuan, with a year-on-year increase of 62.7%. It has sent 9.27 million passengers in total, with a year-on-year increase of 35.3% in cross-border passengers. Both passenger and freight lines will support the economic growth pole of the channel.Editor/Gao Xue

1.389 billion yuan wind power project landed in Yunnan, China

Recently, the investment promotion event for Kunming was held during the South China International Fair, and Xishan District signed a contract with China Electric Power Construction for the Shanchong Wind Farm project. The total investment of this project is 1.389 billion yuan, with an installed capacity of 243.75MW and equipped with 34 large MW wind turbines. It is a key onshore wind power project in Yunnan. After completion, the project can deliver clean energy, reduce carbon emissions, and optimize the local power structure. The signing of this contract will promote China Power Construction's deep cultivation of the Yunnan market and also assist in the development of new regional wind power models. All parties are accelerating the preliminary work, striving to connect to the grid as soon as possible, and supporting the local green and low-carbon transformation.Editor/Gong Ziwei

25.7 billion yuan project landing at the 10th South China International Fair

On the afternoon of June 13, 2026, the signing ceremony for key projects of the Green Energy Pavilion at the 10th China South Asia Expo was held in Kunming. The theme of the event is to build an energy corridor and share green new energy. 18 projects were signed on site, with a total amount exceeding 25.7 billion yuan. The highlights of this signing are diverse, with new breakthroughs in cross-border energy cooperation and China's first green certificate cooperation with overseas partners; Multiple pumped storage and headquarters economic projects have been implemented to solidify the investment foundation; A large number of wind power and photovoltaic projects have landed in rural areas of counties, helping to promote rural revitalization. This signing will promote the construction of the South Asia Southeast Asia Energy Corridor, deepen cross-border energy cooperation, and help Yunnan build a strong green energy province.Editor/Gong Ziwei

China's first batch of offshore flexible intelligent welding robots put into use

Recently, the first batch of independently developed flexible manufacturing intelligent welding robot equipment systems for marine engineering in China were put into use in Tianjin, providing equipment support for the cultivation of new quality productivity in the field of marine energy. This equipment system is specially developed for high difficulty and customized heavy welding scenarios such as offshore oil and gas platform module nodes, deepwater pipeline frame reinforcement rings, and crush rings. It has a design life of 20 years and a maximum bearing capacity of 30 tons. The core software and process library have achieved 100% localization.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Saban wins Saudi Arabia 's EPC contract for more than $ 1 billion gas plant

Recently, the Italian oilfield service giant Seban Group has won a large list of overseas energy engineering projects, and the Saudi billion-level gas plant project has landed, consolidating its position in the Middle East market and broadening the layout of global oil and gas infrastructure. It is reported that the Saipan Group has won the bid for the Saudi Usmaniyah natural gas compression plant project through a Saudi joint venture. The contract value is USD 1.04 billion, and the project cycle is 42 months. It is responsible for the overall project, procurement and construction work, which can extend the production life of the local gas field and ensure the supply of Saudi energy. In addition, in April this year, the company won a USD 400 million offshore water injection facility contract for the Safaniya Oilfield in Saudi Arabia.At the same time, it won a USD 150 million pre-project order for the offshore project in Guyana, and made more efforts to expand the overseas oil and gas engineering market.Editor / Li Xiaohua

New shipping route from Yangpu to India opened

On June 9, 2026, the Xintaicang ship departed from Yangpu International Container Terminal, and the new container shipping route from Yangpu to India was officially opened. The route passes through the South Vietnam Sea Defense Port, Singapore Port, and India's Mundra Port, making it the second sea freight channel connecting Yangpu and South Asia. Hainan rapeseed oil, chemical products, etc. can be directly transported to India, and domestic goods can also be transshipped through Yangpu to South Asia, forming a two-way logistics pattern between the north and south. Yangpu Maritime Bureau provides full escort throughout the process, simplifies inspection procedures, and effectively reduces logistics costs. Editor/Cheng Liting

Acceptance of the Huaihe River estuary flood control underwater project

On June 10, 2026, the second phase of the Huaihe River estuary waterway project, the second river hub section, successfully passed the underwater engineering stage acceptance for the flood control gate of the estuary waterway. The flood control gate of the Huaihe River estuary is an important component of the second level hub of the second phase of the Huaihe River estuary project. After completion, it will work together with the flood control gate to jointly discharge the floodwaters of Hongze Lake, increasing the designed flood discharge from the original 2270 cubic meters per second to 7000 cubic meters per second, further enhancing the downstream flood discharge capacity. Editor/Cheng Liting

Tarim River officially enters flood season

On June 9, 2026, the Tarim River, the longest inland river in China, experienced its first flood of 2026 on the edge of the Taklamakan Desert in Xinjiang. This flood will comprehensively replenish the water and soil resources along the line, nourish the Populus euphratica forests and desert vegetation on both sides of the Tarim River, effectively improve the soil moisture of farmland along the line, and replenish the regional groundwater reserves. Editor/Cheng Liting

Drilling of the first well in the second phase of the Bohai large-scale gas field

On June 9, 2026, the first well G10 on the WHPG pilot platform of the Bohai Bay's first 100 billion cubic meter gas field - Bozhong 19-6 gas field Phase II development project - was successfully drilled, marking the full start of the drilling engineering for the gas field Phase II development project. The gas field is located in the central Bohai Sea, with an average depth of about 20 meters. Currently, the proven geological reserves of natural gas exceed 200 billion cubic meters, and the geological reserves of condensate oil exceed 200 million cubic meters. The Phase I development project of the gas field will be put into operation in November 2023, and the Phase II development project will build three wellhead platforms and three pipeline racks.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Shaanxi exported 7.4 billion yuan of solar cells in the first five months

In the first five months of 2026, the total import and export value of Shaanxi Province was 371.32 billion yuan, ranking twelfth in the country, with a year-on-year growth rate of 83.6%, ranking first in the country in terms of growth rate. The export growth of integrated circuits, automatic data processing equipment, and their components is strong. The export of electromechanical products reached 267.83 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 120%. Mainly including integrated circuit exports of 154.68 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 201.5%; The export of automatic data processing equipment and its components reached 53.13 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 339.4%; Automobile (including chassis) exports amounted to 23.91 billion yuan; The export of solar cells reached 7.4 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 36.1%; Lithium battery exports amounted to 2.55 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 125.2%.Editor/Gong Ziwei