Guangzhou Unveils Low-Altitude Economy List to Connect Supply and Demand of Scenarios

The Guangzhou Municipal Transportation Bureau has released a list of demand and supply capacity for local low altitude economic application scenarios, with a total of 77 items, including 30 demand items and 47 supply items, covering multiple fields such as public governance, low altitude transportation, and low altitude consumption, to assist in the implementation and construction of low altitude economic scenarios. Editor/Min Jing

SOEs Strengthen Docking to Promote High-end Energy Equipment Going Global

Recently, Sinomach Engineering Group and CAMCE teams visited China Aero Engine Gas Turbine, Aero Engine Power, and Shaangu Group for inspection and exchange. All parties have held in-depth talks on strategic coordination and industrial chain cooperation, reached a consensus, and will form a strong alliance to promote the development of domestic high-end energy equipment in the international market. Editor/Min Jing

China’s Northernmost High‑Speed Railway Readies for Launch, Crew & New Stations Unveiled

The Harbin Yichun high-speed railway, the northernmost high-speed railway in China, will be opened on September 28, 2026. The Harbin passenger transport section will set up its first crew, and all six newly built station buildings are ready. The total length of the line is 318 kilometers, with a designed speed of 250 kilometers per hour. Yichunxi Station is the highest latitude high-speed railway station in China. The new line will open up the transportation channel in northern Heilongjiang and promote the development of culture and tourism along the line. Editor/Min Jing

Progress has been made in supporting coal-fired power plants at the Shagehuang base

In September 2026, all four intercooling towers of the supporting coal-fired power project for the northern new energy base in Kubu, China's first 10 million kilowatt level Shagehuang base, will be installed at the top, adopting a four tower in one layout scheme. After the completion of the entire base, it can transmit approximately 40 billion kilowatt hours of electricity to the Beijing Tianjin Hebei region annually.Editor/Gao Xue

Progress of Sumeda Congo Data Center 82%

On September 22, 2026, Congolese Deputy Prime Minister Bouya inspected the Brazzaville National Data Center constructed by Sumeda, and the overall progress reached 82%. The project is jointly funded by the African Development Bank and the Congolese government, and is scheduled to be put into operation by the end of 2026, but power access and equipment debugging are still to be completed.Editor/Gao Xue

Yongchun 500 million yuan independent energy storage project signed a contract

On September 18, 2026, the independent energy storage project in Yongchun County, Fujian Province was signed and landed in Wulijie Town. The total planned investment is about 500 million yuan, mainly for the construction of independent energy storage power stations and supporting facilities. After the completion of the project, it will optimize the operation of the regional power grid, enhance the capacity of new energy consumption, and create local employment opportunities.Editor/Gao Xue

Exploring 100 billion cubic meters of deep coalbed methane fields in the Ordos Basin

On September 27, 2026, it was learned from China National Petroleum Corporation that the newly discovered geological reserves of coalbed methane in the Sanjiaobei block located in Lvliang, Shanxi exceeded 100 billion cubic meters, marking important progress in the exploration and development of deep coalbed methane in China and providing new support for ensuring national energy security. By the end of 2025, the cumulative proven geological reserves of deep coalbed methane in China have exceeded 1 trillion cubic meters.Editor/Gong Ziwei

The installed power generation capacity in China has exceeded 4.1 billion kilowatts

As of the end of August 2026, the cumulative installed power generation capacity in China is 4.103 billion kilowatts. On September 24th, the National Energy Administration released the national electricity statistics data from January to August. As of the end of August, the cumulative installed power generation capacity in China was 4.103 billion kilowatts, a year-on-year increase of 11.1%. Among them, the installed capacity of solar power generation was 1.299 billion kilowatts, a year-on-year increase of 16.3%; The installed capacity of wind power was 693 million kilowatts, a year-on-year increase of 19.6%. From January to August, the cumulative average utilization of power generation equipment in China was 1942 hours, a decrease of 163 hours compared to the same period last year.Editor/Gong Ziwei

The world's largest pile driver ships to Brazil

On September 27, 2026, the world's largest pile driving ship, Tiejian Bridge Pile 1, invested and built by China Railway Construction Bridge Bureau, was shipped from the Lusi Port Foreign Trade Terminal in Jiangsu Province to Wan Sheng Bay in Bahia, Brazil. It will participate in the construction of the largest cross sea cable-stayed bridge in Latin America - the El Salvador Cross Sea Bridge.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Hainan pipeline network has transported over 35 billion cubic meters of gas cumulatively

According to the National Pipeline Network Group, China's first natural gas pipeline network around the island, the Hainan Pipeline Network, has transported over 35 billion cubic meters of gas, equivalent to approximately 46.6 million tons of coal that can be replaced. This is equivalent to reducing dust emissions by over 25.4 million tons and carbon dioxide emissions by over 51.2 million tons, providing solid support for the construction of Hainan Free Trade Port and Clean Energy Island. Editor/Cheng Liting

5000 tons of green ammonia successfully shipped from "Qinghe No.1"

Recently, 5000 tons of green ammonia produced by China Energy Construction's "Green Hydrogen No.1" Songyuan Hydrogen Energy Industrial Park project have officially arrived at Nanjing Port. The batch of green ammonia will be transported by the world's first "Shenghang Yongle" ship with professional liquid ammonia fuel refueling function to the anchorage in Zhoushan, Zhejiang, as zero carbon fuel to carry out the world's first ship to ship ocean going vessel refueling operation. This move will achieve the first connection of the entire chain of production, storage, transportation, and refueling of marine green ammonia fuel. Editor/Cheng Liting

The first rotary wheel of "Oriental Blue Lotus" has been officially delivered

The first runner of "Dongfang Lanlian", the core component of the world's largest 500 MW impulse hydropower unit with a single unit capacity, independently developed by Dongfang Electric Machinery Co., Ltd. of Dongfang Electric Group, was officially delivered and will be applied to Datang Zala Hydropower Station in Xizang. At present, the complete set of equipment for the unit has been developed, marking a new breakthrough in China's core equipment field for high head and large capacity impulse hydropower units. Editor/Cheng Liting

Middling coal 3.89 billion green methanol project promotion

In September 2026, middling coal Linxi Bioenergy Co., Ltd. will make a total investment of 3.89 billion yuan in the prophase of the 200000 ton/year green methanol solar hydrogen production integration project. The 100000 ton Phase I project is planned to be completed and put into operation in September 2027, with supporting wind power of 290MW and photovoltaic power of 210MW.Editor/Gao Xue

China Energy Engineering won the bid for the Inner Mongolia project

Recently, China Energy Engineering Corporation won the bid for the EPC general contracting of the first phase of the Inner Mongolia large-scale integrated wind, solar and energy storage base with a total investment of 7.2 billion yuan. The project integrates wind power, photovoltaics, and large capacity energy storage, and is a key component of the national Shagehuang new energy base. After completion, it will support the demand for green electricity in the Beijing Tianjin Hebei region.Editor/Gao Xue

China’s NEV Production and Sales Top 10M in First 8 Months for Global Electrification

The relevant person in charge of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology stated at the 2026 World New Energy Vehicle Conference that the global sales of new energy vehicles have exceeded 25%, and the production and sales of new energy vehicles in China have exceeded 10 million units in the first eight months of 2026, providing a mature market sample for the global automotive industry's electrification transformation. Editor/Min Jing

CEEC Green Hydrogen One Green Ammonia for World’s First Ship-to-Ship Refueling

The 5000 tons of green ammonia produced by CEEC Green Hydrogen No.1 Songyuan Hydrogen Energy Industrial Park have been transported to Nanjing Port and will be transferred to Zhoushan Anchorage to complete the world's first ocean going ship to ship green ammonia refueling, achieving full chain connection of ship green ammonia production, storage, transportation, and refueling. Editor/Min Jing

Haiyan Beam Yard Finishes All 791 Box Girders for CR7G Tongyong High‑Speed Railway

On September 22, 2026, CR7G successfully completed the prefabrication of 791 hole box girders at the Haiyan beam yard of Section 9 in front of the Tongyong High speed Railway Station, marking the beginning of the beam erection sprint stage for the construction of the section. Currently, the overall progress of the section has reached 82%. Editor/Min Jing

China Europe freight train passes 3500 trains

On September 21, 2026, the 1293 China Europe freight train departed from the Erenhot railway port in Inner Mongolia and headed towards Europe, marking the milestone of the 2026 China Europe freight train's channel traffic volume exceeding 3500 trains. The port has 76 operating routes, connecting over 70 hub stations in more than 10 countries. The proportion of high value-added products such as new energy vehicles and accessories has been increasing year by year.Editor/Gao Xue

China and Pakistan Industry Discuss AI Empowering the Construction of New Power Systems

On September 21-22, the Forum on Empowering New Power Systems with Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technology and the 6th Technical Seminar of the China Pakistan Power Innovation Consortium were held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. China and Pakistan jointly explore the application and cooperation of AI in power system planning and operation, as well as enterprise digital transformation.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Dongfang Lanlian runner landed at Zala Hydropower Station in Xizang

On September 23, 2026, the first runner of Dongfang Lanlian, the core component of the world's largest 500 megawatt impact hydropower unit with a single unit capacity, independently developed by Dongfang Electric Machinery Co., Ltd., will be officially delivered and applied to Datang Zala Hydropower Station in Xizang.Editor/Gong Ziwei

China's electric vehicle charging infrastructure continues to expand

On September 23, 2026, the National Energy Administration released data on the national electric vehicle charging facilities for August 2026. According to data from the National Charging Facility Monitoring Service Platform, as of the end of August 2026, the total number of electric vehicle charging infrastructure (guns) in China reached 24.223 million, a year-on-year increase of 39.6%.Editor/Gong Ziwei

CCTC Vice President Zhang Yang Meets Chongqing Construction Engineering Group

Recently, Zhang Yang, a member of the CCSIC Party Committee and Vice President, visited Chongqing Construction Engineering Group for a discussion. The two sides discussed deepening cooperation in areas such as urban renewal, overseas business, and Hami aid construction. Zhang Yang and his delegation also conducted grassroots research, safety inspections, and summer cooling and consolation activities. Editor/Min Jing

Multiple Nations Meet in Beijing on Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor Expansion

The high-level conference on the Trans Caspian International Transport Corridor, hosted by the Ministry of Transport, was held in Beijing. Representatives from multiple countries along the route attended and jointly released initiatives to expand capacity and increase efficiency. Two supporting guidelines were simultaneously launched, and all parties will work together to improve the channel facilities and create a benchmark channel for Asia Europe connectivity. Editor/Min Jing

State Grid Jiaxing Power Supply Co. Tests UAV Safety Shield

State Grid Jiaxing Power Supply Company completed on-site testing of a new unmanned aerial vehicle safety device in Jiaxing, Zhejiang. This module does not require any changes to the original system of the drone, and can achieve real-time abnormal alarm and sensitive image encryption and shielding, solving the problems of tampering with inspection instructions and data leakage. It will be expanded to multiple types of power grid operation and maintenance scenarios in the future. Editor/Min Jing

Shanghai Electric's first overseas regional headquarters officially launched

On the morning of September 21, 2026, the launch ceremony of Shanghai Electric Group's Southeast Asia regional headquarters was held in the core area of the Golden Triangle in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, marking the official landing of the group's Southeast Asia regional headquarters construction. The Southeast Asia Regional Headquarters radiates to 13 countries in Southeast Asia and Oceania, positioning itself as a regional coordination center, service hub, and ecological co construction platform. It is an important milestone in Shanghai Electric's 1+N+6 internationalization strategy.Editor/Gong Ziwei

The world's tallest wind measurement tower has been built in Xinjiang

Recently, it was learned from Xinjiang Wind Power Guochuang Technology Co., Ltd. that the 360 meter wind measurement tower of an 800000 kilowatt experimental wind farm has been successfully built and put into use in Mulei County, Xinjiang, becoming the highest wind measurement tower in the global wind power industry, marking a new stage for China in high-altitude wind observation and wind power standard technology verification. On the day of the completion of the 360 meter wind measurement tower, the wind power standard technology verification base recognized by the National Wind Power Standardization Technical Committee was also unveiled.Editor/Gong Ziwei

The first cross sea urban railway in China has been put into operation

On September 22, 2026, China's first cross sea urban railway, the Ningbo Xiangshan urban railway (Ningxiang Line), was put into operation. The Ningxiang Line starts from Xiaoyangjiang Station in Yinzhou District, Ningbo City in the north and ends at Damuwan Station in Xiangshan County in the south, with a total length of 61.45 kilometers and a maximum operating speed of 160 kilometers per hour. After the opening and operation of the line, Xiangshan Peninsula ended its history of not being connected to rail transit.Editor/Gong Ziwei

360 meters, the world's tallest wind measuring tower built in Xinjiang

Recently, the 360 meter wind measurement tower of an 800000 kilowatt experimental wind farm was successfully built and put into use in Mulei County, Xinjiang, becoming the tallest wind measurement tower in the global wind power industry, marking a new step for China in high-altitude wind observation and wind power standard technology verification. Editor/Cheng Liting

Alibaba releases Zhenwu V900 AI chip

On September 22, 2026, at the Hangzhou Yunqi Conference, Alibaba's Pingtou Brother officially released the new generation AI chip Zhenwu V900, which has three times the computing power compared to the previous generation M890. Based on this chip, a single cluster can be expanded to 500000 cards, which can efficiently support the training and inference of cutting-edge large models. Alibaba has simultaneously disclosed that the annual shipment volume of Pingtouge AI chips will significantly increase, with the goal of having a global data center scale of over 20GW operated by Alibaba Cloud by 2032, fully matching the current strong demand for AI computing power in the market. Editor/Cheng Liting

Shanxi 200MW Photovoltaic Project Starts Construction

On September 16, 2026, the Huaneng Yushe 1 million kilowatt wind and solar power base Ximazi project officially started construction in Yushe County, Jinzhong, Shanxi Province. The project is undertaken by Huaneng Shanxi Energy Service Co., Ltd., with an installed capacity of 200000 kilowatts and a total investment of approximately 680 million yuan. It is the leading project of the entire base. The total scale of Huaneng Yushe Wind and Solar Power Base is 1 million kilowatts, including 200000 kilowatts of wind power and 800000 kilowatts of photovoltaic power. It is progressing in an orderly manner in four sub projects, with the Ximazi project starting construction first, which will kick off the subsequent construction of the entire base. Editor/Cheng Liting