Chinese enterprise wins 900MW Ningxia photovoltaic project with 900 million yuan

China Power Construction Corporation has announced the candidates for the EPC bidding of two major photovoltaic composite projects with a total capacity of 900MW in Lingwu, Ningxia. The total bid amount is about 903.7 million yuan, and the cost per watt is about 1.004 yuan. The consortium of China Electric Power Construction Qinghai Institute, China Construction Third Engineering Bureau, and China Hydropower Tenth Engineering Bureau will take on two first places. The project is located in the Lingwu Gobi Desert, with a new technology demonstration test zone. It will start construction in July 2026 and be fully connected to the grid by the end of December, with a tight schedule. The contractor is responsible for the full cycle EPC and most of the land coordination work. The consortium of state-owned enterprises relies on design and construction advantages to control costs. After the power station is completed, it will be connected to the Ningxia high-voltage main network for external transmission of green electricity, helping local consumption indicators and the transmission of electricity from the west to the east.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Myanmar President visits China to deepen cooperation in energy and economic sectors

At the invitation of the President of the People's Republic of China, Myanmar President Myint Aung Hlaing will pay a state visit to the People's Republic of China from June 15 to 19, 2026. The statement states that both sides agree to continue to leverage the role of the China Myanmar oil and gas pipeline, steadily promote power interconnection, and explore the construction of an economically and environmentally sustainable energy partnership. Both sides agree to implement a direct settlement mechanism between RMB and Burmese kyat to promote trade, and support strengthening trade and investment cooperation in areas of common interest such as agricultural product processing, oil, and energy.Editor/Gong Ziwei

The Chairman of Abu Dhabi Energy Authority leads a delegation to China for negotiations

Abu Dhabi has introduced an energy development plan, with an annual increase of no less than 3 million kilowatts of photovoltaic installed capacity. The focus is on promoting cooperation in areas such as fast charging, energy storage, and energy AI, with the hope of completing technology transfer and strengthening local industries through cooperation. The installed capacity of renewable energy in the United Arab Emirates currently exceeds 7.7GW, and the total amount of projects under construction will exceed 23GW after completion in 2031. China Power Construction has signed the world's first all-weather power supply and solar energy storage project in the local area. Chinese enterprises have outstanding advantages in technology, production capacity, cost and other aspects, which can complement the UAE's capital and market resources. The space for new energy cooperation between the two sides is vast.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Chinese enterprises win Indonesian polypropylene project

Recently, China Chemical Fifth Ring Engineering Co., Ltd. successfully signed an EPC general contracting project for a 300000 ton annual polypropylene project in Indonesia. The project is located in Indramayu County, West Java Province, Indonesia, and the partner is Politama Company, a well-known local petrochemical enterprise in Indonesia. After the completion of the project, the cooperative enterprise will form a dual production line operation mode, significantly improving the local high-end polypropylene production capacity, filling the gaps in the petrochemical industry chain, and optimizing the overall structure of Indonesia's chemical industry. This cooperation is a new achievement of practical cooperation along the the Belt and Road. In the future, China will promote project construction with high standards and continue to cultivate overseas markets.Editor/Li Xiaohua

Bangladesh seeks infrastructure cooperation with China

Bangladesh plans to take advantage of the Prime Minister's visit to China to seek Chinese financing for nearly 20 transportation infrastructure projects, covering multiple fields such as bridges, railways, and subways. The focus of this project is on promoting the construction of nine bridges, including the second Padma Bridge, and the relevant feasibility studies have been completed. At the same time, we plan to restart multiple stalled double track railway renovation projects, purchase railway locomotives and vehicles, and build maintenance bases. In addition, Bangladesh plans a total length of 238 kilometers for the Dhaka Metro network, with an initial investment of approximately 340 billion taka in four lines. Chinese companies will participate deeply in Bangladesh's infrastructure construction for a long time, and the new round of planning will deepen cooperation between the two sides.Editor/Li Xiaohua

Sihua Construction won the bid for the Henan Waste Oil Recycling Project

Recently, in Gushi, Henan, the Design and Research Institute of China Chemical Engineering Fourth Construction Co., Ltd. successfully won the design project for the local Huayang Changqing 200000 ton waste mineral oil regeneration project. This project is a key industrial project for local industrial green transformation and dual carbon promotion, and also a key upgrade project for enterprises to improve the circular economy industrial chain. Sihua Construction will provide full process technical services to comprehensively ensure the progress of project construction. This winning bid is an important achievement of its deep cultivation in the field of green resource regeneration, which will continue to support the green and high-quality development of the chemical industry.Editor/Li Xiaohua

The intelligent manufacturing base project of energy storage system has settled in Liuyang

On June 16, 2026, Liuyang Economic Development Zone officially introduced the Energy Storage System Intelligent Manufacturing China Base Project, which is invested and constructed by a global leading household energy storage system integration research and development and manufacturer. The products are exported to countries and regions such as Europe, America, Australia, and Africa. The project plans to invest 5.02 billion yuan and construct a 10GWh household and commercial energy storage system capacity in stages. Editor/Cheng Liting

The 10GWh sodium ion battery project has started construction

On June 15, 2026, the production project of Sodium Yuan Technology's 10GWh sodium ion battery in Yanchi County, Wuzhong City, Ningxia started construction in Gaoshawo Chemical Industrial Park. It is reported that the project will be constructed in two phases. The first phase will involve the construction of a production line for 60000 tons of composite sodium iron phosphate positive electrode materials and 30000 tons of bituminous coal based hard carbon negative electrode materials, as well as equipment and supporting facilities; The second phase of the project involves the purchase of equipment and construction of a 10GWh battery cell production line and PACK assembly production line. Editor/Cheng Liting

The Shanggong Flying Man Light Aircraft Manufacturing Project has started construction

On June 17, 2026, the carbon fiber composite structural components and light aircraft manufacturing project of Shanggong Feiren General Aviation (Weihai) Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Shanggong Shenbei Holdings, was officially laid in Weihai Torch High tech Industrial Development Zone. The project is jointly funded by Shanggong Shenbei Group and Weihai High tech Venture Capital Partnership, with a planned area of about 103 acres. It will build a headquarters base integrating the production of carbon fiber composite structural components, light aircraft assembly, research and development, and marketing, to help domestic general aviation extend into the high-end composite manufacturing field. Editor/Cheng Liting

Normalized operation of Beijing Central Asia freight trains

On June 14, 2026, the Beijing Tuding Central Asia freight train, fully loaded with auto parts and machinery, sailed towards Kazakhstan, marking the stable operation of the line once a week and the improvement of cross-border logistics channel efficiency.Editor/Gao Xue

Bangladesh's photovoltaic energy storage imports have zero tariffs

On June 11, 2026, Bangladesh announced zero tariffs on imports of photovoltaic modules, lithium batteries, and other products until 2035, and granted tax exemptions to solar power generation companies to activate the new energy market.Editor/Gao Xue

Kenya Konza power transmission project is electrified

In 2026, the Isinya Konza 400 kV transmission line and substation in Kenya will be officially electrified. It will be financed by the Export Import Bank of China and constructed by the Aerospace Construction Group to supply energy to Konza Science and Technology City and remove the battery neck.Editor/Gao Xue

Over 50000 kilometers of 220 kV and above transmission lines in Xinjiang

As of the end of May 2026, the total length of 220 kV and above transmission lines in Xinjiang power grid has exceeded 50000 kilometers, forming a backbone network of ultra-high voltage AC/DC hybrid connection and coordinated internal supply and external transmission. Xinjiang Power Grid has built 39 750 kV substations with a total length of 14800 kilometers, 1113.92 kilometers of 800 kV and above ultra-high voltage transmission lines, and 182 220 kV substations, forming a modern power supply network that promotes mutual assistance between the north and south, east-west communication, safety and reliability, and flexible allocation.Editor/Gong Ziwei

China's domestically produced high-end carbon fiber achieves mass production

The Wuhan Institute of Technology laboratory has successfully produced tens of thousands of meters of large fiber bundles of carbon fibers, and China has achieved mass production of T1000 and above high-performance carbon fibers. This material has extremely high strength and has long been blocked by foreign technology. Zhongfu Shenying is the world's first enterprise to achieve mass production of 100 tons of T1200 grade carbon fiber, and China has completed decades of industrialization process abroad in a short period of time. The breakthrough in high-performance carbon fiber is not only a significant achievement in the field of new materials, but will also reshape the trillion dollar global supply chain.Editor/Gong Ziwei

China Domestic 103 gasoline race class debut ring rally

The domestically produced 103 race grade gasoline has been put into use in the Huanta Rally, which is the first domestically produced high-end racing fuel and fills the industry gap. This oil is blended with multiple refining components, with an octane rating exceeding 103 and a power explosion far exceeding that of 95 octane gasoline. The R&D team has optimized the composition and additive formula through thousands of experiments to ensure stable and clean fuel in extreme terrains. The Chinese oil standards have reached the international advanced level, and this racing oil is expected to empower civilian oil products and expand domestic and foreign markets in the future.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Egypt promotes 10 billion grid project Chinese enterprises usher in new opportunities

Recently, Egyptian President al-Sisi led the deployment of the second phase of the grid strengthening project, and Prime Minister Madburi signed an Egyptian pound 60 billion grid financing, landing 105 power conversion projects, with the goal of 45% of renewable energy supply by 2028. The country's existing grid is insufficient, and gas shortages have often led to limited electricity.Editor/Li Xiaohua

China Railway 16th Bureau Overseas Lianzhong Multiple Aid Projects

Recently, China Railway 16th Bureau has achieved multiple new results in its overseas aid business, successfully winning bids for multiple medical aid projects in Cote d'Ivoire and Tanzania. Since 2025, enterprises have continued to deepen their involvement in the foreign aid market, with increasingly diverse business types. Currently, they have won a total of 9 foreign aid projects and 7 new bids in 2026. At the beginning of 2026, China Railway 16th Bureau will complete multiple core professional qualifications and achieve full coverage of foreign aid business qualifications. Enterprises rely on complete qualifications and mature experience to build an integrated overseas development model, continuously implement overseas livelihood projects, and demonstrate the responsibility and commitment of central enterprises in foreign aid through practical actions.Editor/Li Xiaohua

In 2026, Harbin will launch the 12th round of oil and gas block auctions

On June 16, 2026, Kazakhstan began the twelfth round of oil and gas block sales, using a dual track model of auction and bilateral cooperation to attract foreign investment. Thirty oil and gas blocks have been launched this time, with estimated reserves exceeding 9 billion barrels of oil equivalent and a total area of 53000 square kilometers, covering six major provinces in China. The online auction is scheduled for July 29th and the deadline for enterprise applications is June 30th. The production capacity of the three major oil fields in the local area is concentrated in a single structure, and there is an urgent need to increase oil and gas reserves. Several international energy companies, including BP, Sinopec, and PetroChina, are interested in participating. Companies can bid separately for blocks or conduct joint exploration to help the country improve its medium - and long-term oil and gas supply layout.Editor/Li Xiaohua

329 National Highway Zhenhai Zhenpu Road Phase III starts bidding

On June 15, 2026, the pre announcement of the bidding for the construction of Zhenpu Road Phase III, from Zhenhai Wanghai North Road to Jiulong Avenue on National Highway 329, was made. The total length of the route is about 5.2 km, with a two-way six lane first-class highway, a design speed of 80 km/h, a total estimated investment of about 1.192 billion yuan, and a planned construction period of 26 months this year. This section is the third phase of the 329 National Highway Zhenhai section project. The first phase is under construction, and the second phase expropriation announcement was released in April this year. The third phase expropriation announcement was released in May last year, involving an area of approximately 12400 square meters. Editor/Cheng Liting

Liuzhou Chlorination New Materials Project Phase I Groundbreaking

On June 14, 2026, the first phase of the Liuzhou 320000 tons/year chlorinated new materials industrial cluster project with a total investment of over 1 billion yuan was laid in the Luzhai Economic Development Zone. The project is invested and constructed by Guangxi Liuhua Chlor Alkali, covering an area of approximately 117000 square meters with a construction period of 2 years. It covers eight sub projects including caustic soda and chlorinated polyethylene, and adopts ion membrane method and waste salt resource utilization technology to closely meet the needs of Guangxi's three major industries of alumina, papermaking, and new energy. After reaching production capacity, the annual revenue can reach 1.2 billion yuan, with both economic and ecological benefits. Editor/Cheng Liting

Liandong U Valley Dalian Bay Intelligent Manufacturing Industrial Park starts construction

On June 14, 2026, the Liandong U Valley Dalian Bay Intelligent Manufacturing Industrial Park officially started construction, focusing on the three core areas of port equipment support, precision manufacturing, and intelligent manufacturing, to create a specialized park integrating research and development incubation, pilot production, headquarters office, and supporting services. The project relies on the mature operation system of Liandong Group, builds a platform for industry university research integration, and connects the last mile of scientific and technological achievements transformation. Editor/Cheng Liting

Harbin Railway opens a new channel for Mongolian coal to move southward

On June 9, 2026, Harbin Railway launched a new channel for intermodal transportation of iron and steel. The first train of 4000 tons of coal was sent from Hailar South Station to Panjin Port for transfer along the coast, which was shortened by 3 to 4 days compared to the original transportation.Editor/Gao Xue

Far sighted won a major single in the South Wind University of Vietnam

Recently, Far East Energy signed a contract for a 128MW offshore wind power project in Vietnam, supplying 16 8.XMW units. This project is the first batch of Vietnam Power Planning VIII, which helps green energy cooperation along the the Belt and Road.Editor/Gao Xue

The passenger flow at Suifenhe Port has surged

On June 9, 2026, the number of inbound and outbound passengers at Suifenhe Highway Port exceeded 150000 in the first five months, a year-on-year increase of 60%. The customs optimized customs clearance and helped China Russia the Belt and Road cross-border exchanges to be efficient and smooth.Editor/Gao Xue

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