Shipping activities in the Strait of Hormuz continue to resume

According to data from market service agency Kepler, 24 oil tankers and cargo ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz on June 29th, indicating the continued recovery of shipping activities in this globally important energy transportation channel. 24 ships, including crude oil carriers and liquefied natural gas carriers, passed through the Strait of Hormuz on the same day. The data also shows that on June 30th, shipping activities in the strait further increased, with a giant oil tanker and several small ships entering the Persian Gulf, reflecting a rebound in confidence in the shipping market's navigation conditions in the region. Editor/Min Jing

The export volume of foreign trade automobiles at Guangzhou Port increased year-on-year

On June 30, 2026, it was learned from the Guangzhou Maritime Safety Administration that the export volume of foreign trade vehicles at the Xinsha Port in Guangzhou increased by 169.7% year-on-year from January to June this year, with a year-on-year increase of 81.7% in the export volume of new energy vehicles. The scale of foreign trade vehicle exports continues to expand. Editor/Min Jing

The credit power index of the power industry increased year-on-year in the first quarter

The 2026 Electricity Industry Credit System Construction Work Conference held in Beijing learned that the first quarter monitoring report of the 2026 Electricity Industry Credit Power Index showed that the industry standard value of the credit power index for this quarter was 73.13 points, an increase of 0.22 points from the previous quarter. Among 725 groups, 341 enterprises scored above the industry standard value, accounting for 47.03%. Editor/Min Jing

The throughput of the Three Gorges Dam is 76.642 million tons

From January to June 2026, the throughput of the Three Gorges Dam reached 76.642 million tons. Among them, 22.0467 million tons of livelihood materials and 699500 tons of key emergency transportation materials were guaranteed to pass through the dam. In the first half of this year, the Three Gorges Ship Lock operated 4527 locks, with 17000 ships passing through and a throughput of 74.325 million tons; The Three Gorges ship lift operated a total of 2129 carriages, transported 328000 passengers through 2156 ships, and the number of passengers transported increased by 13.6% year-on-year. Editor/Cheng Liting

Inner Mongolia Meidai pumped storage power station project starts construction

Recently, the key implementation project of the 14th Five Year Plan for pumped storage in China, the Inner Mongolia Meidai Pumped Storage Power Station project, started construction in Tuyou Banner. The total investment of the project is 8.2 billion yuan, with a total installed capacity of 1.2 million kilowatts. It is equipped with four single unit 300000 kilowatt reversible water pump turbine generators, and the first unit is planned to be put into operation and generate electricity in 2032. The power station can operate at full capacity for up to 6 hours, with a designed annual power generation of 1.526 billion kilowatt hours, and can consume 2.6 billion kilowatt hours of new energy such as wind power and photovoltaics annually. Editor/Cheng Liting

The first zero carbon sea river intermodal hub route in China has been opened

On June 30, 2026, as the fully loaded containers of the "Ningyuan Dianpeng" ship slowly departed from Dushan Port Area of Jiaxing Port in Zhejiang Province and headed towards Jintang Port Area of Zhoushan Port in Ningbo, it marked the official opening of the first zero carbon sea river intermodal hub route in China. The "Ningyuan Dianpeng" ship has a total length of 127.8 meters and a width of 21.6 meters, and can carry 742 standard containers. It uses 10 standardized box type batteries as the core power source, with a total storage capacity of about 20000 kilowatt hours. It is expected to save about 800 tons of fuel and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by more than 2000 tons per year. Editor/Cheng Liting

The Pinglu Canal is currently undergoing water supply and commissioning

On June 30, 2026, the press conference of the State Council Information Office revealed that the Pinglu Canal has been basically completed and the entire line is open to water. The commissioning of ship locks is being promoted, and landmark water transport projects such as the Three Gorges Water Transport New Channel are accelerating.Editor/Gao Xue

Indian company invites Chinese enterprises to jointly build aluminum factory

On June 30, 2026, NALCO in India disclosed a 21.5 billion yuan expansion of a 500000 ton electrolytic aluminum project and plans to invite Chinese enterprises such as Guiyang Institute and China Aluminum to participate in technical cooperation.Editor/Gao Xue

China Saudi Arabia Joint Construction Maota Gas Power Plant

On June 30, 2026, Ambassador Tang Zhongdong attended the signing of the 230 MW gas-fired power generation project in Maota. The project is invested and constructed by ACWA Power and is a new achievement of energy cooperation along the the Belt and Road.Editor/Gao Xue

MCC wins 963 million yuan Science and Technology Innovation Center project

On July 1, 2026, the winning bid for the general contracting of the Xiong'an Science and Technology Innovation Center Pilot Base (Phase IV) with a total investment of 963 million yuan was announced. Nine companies participated in the bidding process, with three shortlisted candidates. MCC Construction Engineering and China Construction Third Engineering Bureau both received a comprehensive score of 99.99 points, with a price difference of only over 10000 yuan. In the end, MCC Construction Engineering successfully won the bid based on its experience in the construction of the second and third phases of the project. The project covers an area of 88000 square meters with a total construction area of 174000 square meters. It will create a comprehensive science and technology innovation park, and the original construction period will be postponed. After completion, it will enhance the industrial carrying capacity of the Yanggang area.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Xinjiang's billion dollar investment pumped storage power station starts construction

On June 30, 2026, the Dabancheng Pumped Storage Power Station in Xinjiang officially started construction. The total planned installed capacity of the project is 1.4 million kilowatts, and the annual power generation after operation can reach 1.983 billion kilowatt hours. The total investment of the project is 10.51 billion yuan, and the estimated construction period is 72 months. After the project is put into operation, it is expected to save about 705000 tons of standard coal and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by about 1.75 million tons per year.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Jinkong Power plans to invest 7.831 billion yuan in coal-fired power projects

On July 1, 2026, Jinneng Holdings Shanxi Electric Power Co., Ltd., a listed entity under the State owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of Shanxi Province, announced that in order to accelerate the layout of large capacity, high parameter, low-energy consumption advanced coal-fired power units and promote the clean, low-carbon and green transformation of coal-fired power, it plans to use its own funds to establish a wholly-owned subsidiary, Jinneng Electric Power (Datong) Power Generation Co., Ltd. (tentative name), to invest in the construction of the Tashan Phase III 2 × 1 million kilowatt coal-fired power project, with a total investment of approximately 7.831 billion yuan.Editor/Gong Ziwei

The Xudabao Nuclear Power Transmission Project has successfully delivered electricity

On June 30, 2026, the Xudabao Nuclear Power 500 kV Transmission Project successfully delivered power to the entire line. The project is designed for grid connected power transmission of Xudabao Nuclear Power Plant units. After the project is fully put into operation, it can deliver 10 billion kilowatt hours of green electricity annually, ensuring the electricity supply for a large number of enterprises while significantly reducing carbon emissions. Editor/Cheng Liting

Shaanxi Electric Power's Anhui Ultra High Voltage Project is officially put into operation

On June 30, 2026, the ± 800 kV high-voltage direct current transmission project from northern Shaanxi to Anhui was fully completed and put into operation. This is the first ultra-high voltage direct current transmission project put into operation in China during the 15th Five Year Plan period. After the project is put into operation, it can replace 5.5 million tons of coal consumption and reduce 14.2 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually. Editor/Cheng Liting

The full capacity production and power generation of China's F-class gas turbine project

On the early morning of June 30, 2026, China's first 550 MW F-class gas turbine project, the Huadian Chongqing Tongnan gas turbine project, achieved full capacity production and power generation, injecting clean energy momentum into the Chengdu Chongqing economic circle to meet peak summer electricity supply and promote green and low-carbon transformation. Editor/Cheng Liting

Romania's 700MWh energy storage has been finalized

Romanian power giant Electrica announced that it has obtained 17 grid connected energy storage projects with a total capacity of 700MWh. China's energy storage industry chain welcomes new opportunities for going global.Editor/Gao Xue

China firmly ranks in the top tier of clean energy

On June 24, 2026, at the Clean Energy Chain Conference of the Chain Expo, it was pointed out that China's energy industry has steadily ranked among the top tier of global clean energy, and the supporting facilities and equipment of the entire chain have achieved phased results.Editor/Gao Xue

The Energy Senior Officials' Meeting was held in Beijing

Recently, the Senior Officials' Meeting of the the Belt and Road Energy Cooperation Partnership was held in Beijing, which agreed on the establishment of the Council and the preparation of the Ministerial Meeting, laying the foundation for the Qingdao Conference in November.Editor/Gao Xue

Ecuador's solar energy storage project is put into operation for power generation

Recently, the power generation ceremony of the Guayasamin Museum's integrated solar and storage demonstration project, led and donated by the Chinese Embassy in Ecuador and supported by Chinese and Ecuadorian enterprises, was held in Quito, the capital of Ecuador. It is reported that the project is constructed by China Power Construction and equipped with Huawei's intelligent energy storage system, which can provide stable power supply of nearly 100000 kilowatt hours per year, equivalent to reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 70 to 80 tons per year.Editor/Gong Ziwei

PowerChina signs contract for Brazil nitrogen fertilizer plant general contracting project

Recently, China Power Construction Brazil Branch and Petrobras officially signed the EPC general contracting contract for sections 6, 8, and 10 of the UFN-III project in Brazil. In recent years, China Power Construction Corporation has continued to deepen its presence in the Brazilian market, extensively participating in the construction of energy and electricity, infrastructure, and industrial projects. This participation in the construction of the third nitrogen fertilizer plant project in Brazil is the first fertilizer plant project undertaken by China Electric Power Construction Corporation worldwide, covering core processes, and is another important practice for China Electric Power Construction Corporation to assist Brazil's industrialization process.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Anhui ultra-high voltage project completed and transmitted electricity

On June 30, 2026, the Shaanbei Anhui ± 800 kV HVDC transmission project of State Grid Corporation of China was fully completed and put into operation. This project is the first ultra-high voltage direct current transmission project to be put into operation in China during the 15th Five Year Plan period. It is also another landmark project of State Grid Corporation of China to serve the national West East power transmission strategy. It has significant strategic significance for enhancing the country's energy security guarantee capability, promoting cross regional optimization of clean energy allocation, and promoting green and low-carbon energy transformation.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Lingang Xingang Integrated Wafer Manufacturing Project Starts Construction

On June 29, 2026, the groundbreaking ceremony of the Lingang New Area Xingang Integration Project was held at the project site in Xinlu Village, Wanxiang Town. The total construction area of the first phase of the project is about 620000 square meters. After completion, it will focus on the research and manufacturing of 55nm to 28nm planar process integrated circuits, providing professional integrated circuit outsourcing services to global customers. The first phase is planned to start construction in the third quarter of 2026 and be delivered for use by the end of 2027, further improving the integrated circuit industry ecosystem in Lingang. Editor/Cheng Liting

Guangdong promotes AI+electromechanical deep integration

Recently, the Guangdong Provincial Party Committee has clearly stated that it will focus on the development direction of AI+mechatronics deep integration in the current and future period, and make efforts in mechatronics integration and software hardware coordination, continuously consolidating the foundation of machines, strengthening the advantages of electricity, and deepening the guidance of intelligence. It will strive to build a world-class new mechatronics integration and artificial intelligence trillion yuan industrial cluster, accelerate the transition from a manufacturing province to a manufacturing strong province, and ensure that Guangdong always holds the initiative in the new round of global intelligent manufacturing competition.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Jilin High latitude Solar Thermal Power Station has been built to generate electricity

On June 29, 2026, the 100000 kW solar thermal power station of CGN Jixi Base, the highest latitude and first solar thermal power plant in Northeast China, was put into operation in Da'an City, Jilin Province, marking a major breakthrough in the application of solar thermal power technology in high latitude and cold regions in China. It provides a replicable and promotable model for the development and construction of solar thermal projects in similar regions of China.Editor/Gong Ziwei

The scale of market-oriented electricity trading in China continues to expand

In May 2026, China completed 626.8 billion kilowatt hours of electricity market transactions, a year-on-year increase of 23.6%. From the perspective of transaction scope, the province's traded electricity reached 490.6 billion kilowatt hours, a year-on-year increase of 26.9%; The amount of electricity traded across provinces and regions reached 136.2 billion kilowatt hours, a year-on-year increase of 12.9%. From the perspective of trading varieties, the medium and long-term trading electricity is 561.7 billion kilowatt hours; Spot trading electricity reached 65.1 billion kilowatt hours. The trading volume of green electricity reached 31.1 billion kilowatt hours, a year-on-year increase of 6.1%. The market-oriented agency purchase of electricity by power grid enterprises amounted to 66.6 billion kilowatt hours.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Huaneng Ningxia Company's photovoltaic project starts construction

On June 29, 2026, the mobilization ceremony for the commencement of the Longi Yongning 400 MW photovoltaic power generation project of Huaneng Ningxia Company was successfully held. The local competent department and representatives of various participating units jointly witnessed the project launch. The total investment of this project is about 1.1 billion yuan, which is a key project adapted to the renewable energy plan of Ningxia. After completion, it will strengthen the local energy supply capacity, optimize the regional power structure, and the project team will promote five major special actions to create a green and high-quality demonstration project. Editor/Cheng Liting

Shenzhen Jilian semi-solid battery cell project landed in Dezhou

On June 24, 2026, the Shenzhen Jilian semi-solid lithium-ion battery project was officially signed in Xiajin County, Dezhou, Shandong Province. The enterprise holds independent semi-solid core technology, and its products are superior to traditional liquid lithium batteries in terms of safety and cycle life. The transformation cost is low and the landing speed is fast. Previously, in October 2025, the company had already landed a similar project in Qihe, Texas. After signing this contract, a coordinated layout was formed between the two places, further improving the local energy storage industry chain. Editor/Cheng Liting

The cumulative operation of Henan China Europe freight trains has exceeded 19000

The total number of China Europe freight trains operated in Henan has exceeded 19000. In 2026, the new channel will accelerate its implementation, and a cross-border logistics network with 29 overseas stations and 10 entry and exit ports has been built.Editor/Gao Xue

Oman launches 1.5GW photovoltaic bidding

Oman PWP launches bidding for 1.5GW photovoltaic power station, including 1GW supporting energy storage project and 500MW power station, with a total investment of over 1 billion US dollars. The bidding deadline is July 27th, which will accelerate the expansion of Oman's new energy production.Editor/Gao Xue

The first sub mother substation project put into operation in Zhejiang

Recently, the first sub mother substation project in the province, consisting of the Xiubei 500 kV substation and Jiacheng 220 kV substation in Jiaxing, Zhejiang, has been officially put into operation. It is expected to deliver over 4.2 billion kilowatt hours of electricity annually, providing energy security for the integrated development of the Yangtze River Delta.Editor/Gao Xue