The Yunan High Voltage Expansion Project has started construction

On March 25, 2026, the first ultra-high voltage project of Henan Power Grid during the 15th Five Year Plan period, the main transformer expansion project of the 1000 kV Yunan Te High Voltage Substation, officially began construction. After the completion of the project, the power supply capacity can be increased by 50%, which will further enhance the safe operation of the power grid and the guarantee of power supply, and help promote the green and low-carbon transformation of energy.Editor/Gong Ziwei

500 kV Wuhu GIL pipe gallery project starts construction

On the morning of March 26, 2026, the "Wanmei Electric Power" shield machine of the 500 kV Wuhu GIL pipe gallery project was excavated in Nicha Town, Wuwei City, and the project officially started. This project provides support for the Yangtze River transmission channel of the Gansu Zhejiang ± 800 kV high-voltage project, relocating the original 500 kV line to the ground and reserving two 500 kV cross river channels. The project is the first 500 kV transmission pipeline crossing the Yangtze River in China, with a shield section length of 3554.4 meters and a tunnel outer diameter of 11.6 meters. It is equipped with customized large-diameter shield machines.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Sutong's second river crossing control project starts construction

On March 26, 2026, the mobilization activity for the construction of the second cross river channel between Suzhou and Nantong was held in Nantong, and Vice Governor Ma Shiguang announced the start of construction. The project starts from Xiaohai Hub, crosses the Yangtze River and connects to National Highway 204, with a total length of 42.951 kilometers, located between Sutong Bridge and Shanghai Sutong Bridge. The entire line is constructed according to high-speed standards, with eight lanes in both directions for the cross river section and six lanes in both directions for the connecting line, with a designed speed of 100 to 120 kilometers per hour. Jiangsu will build two cross river channels this year, and will accelerate the construction of projects such as the Zhangjinggao Yangtze River Bridge during the 15th Five Year Plan period.Editor/Gong Ziwei

10.7 billion! Naomaohu wutong Water Railway Starts

On March 23, 2026, the environmental assessment of the new Naomaohu wutong Water Railway Project will be released for the first time, and the feasibility study is to be approved. It is planned to start in 2026, with a construction period of three years. The project is located in Hami City, Xinjiang, with a total length of 241.745 kilometers and a total investment of 10.73 billion yuan. It has 7 stations and a bridge to rail ratio of 7.20%. As a key artery for the transportation of coal from Xinjiang to the north and one main and two wings of the road network, this line connects the Nao Railway and the Linha Railway, and is the core infrastructure for the development of coal fields such as Zhundong. After completion, the project will strongly support Xinjiang's goal of exporting 250 million tons of coal by 2030. Editor/Cheng Liting

The Yellow River will be introduced into Hebei to supplement the lake in 2026

The first water supply task for the year 2026, which involves diverting water from the Yellow River to supplement the lake in Hebei Province, has been fully launched. The Yellow River Diversion Project into Hebei to Supplement Lake is one of the 172 major water conservancy projects for water-saving and water supply in China, and it is also a key ecological channel connecting the Yellow River and Baiyangdian. Since the 14th Five Year Plan, with the continuous promotion of the Yellow River Diversion Project to supplement the ecological water supply of Baiyangdian, the water level of Baiyangdian has remained stable at around 7.2 meters, the water quality has reached the Class III standard, the number of bird species in the lake area has increased to 296, and the ecological environment has continued to improve. Editor/Cheng Liting

Anhui Chizhou governance project fully starts construction

On March 26, 2026, the Chizhou section of the Yangtze River, one of the 150 major water conservancy projects in China, officially began construction. The total investment of the project is 506 million yuan, with a total length of 162 kilometers to be treated. The focus is on the scraping and toxin treatment reinforcement of the 19.61 kilometer collapsed section, with a construction period of 16 months. As a key closed-loop of Anhui's flood control system, the project is constructed according to the 1954 flood standards, which will completely stabilize the river situation. Editor/Cheng Liting

Dazhong Mining and Wanhua jointly build lithium salt project

On March 23, 2026, Dazhong Mining announced that it had signed an investment agreement with the Meishan High tech Industrial Park Management Committee and Wanhua Chemical (Sichuan) Battery Material Technology Co., Ltd. to cooperate in the construction of a lithium salt project with an annual output of 200000 tons in Meishan, Sichuan. According to the agreement, Dazhong Mining will also establish a joint venture subsidiary with Wanhua Battery Materials Company to jointly promote the construction of the first phase of the project.Editor/Yang Meiling

Hebei Longyao large-scale energy storage project begins construction

On March 20, 2026, the EPC general contracting candidate for the second phase of the Guoshun New Independent Energy Storage Demonstration Project in Longyao County was publicly announced. The expansion scale of the project is 200MW/800MWh, and the unit price range of the three shortlisted bidding consortia is approximately 0.7055 to 0.7067 yuan/watt hour. The final plan for the energy storage demonstration project is 300MW/1000MWh, and the first phase of 100MW/200MWh has been completed. The energy storage units of the second phase project will be centrally arranged, and the power will be connected to existing facilities after being boosted. The project also plans to expand a 220MVA main transformer in the first phase of the substation to meet the access requirements.Editor/Yang Meiling

The first batch of energy storage cabinets exported from Shanghai Nangang to Europe

On March 22nd, a large energy storage container made in China was successfully hoisted onto a Liberian cargo ship at Shanghai Nangang Port, marking the official launch of the port's energy storage container export business. A total of 46 energy storage cabinets were exported this time, each with a size equivalent to a standard container and weighing 43 tons per unit. They will be shipped to the European market along with a total of 717 pieces of equipment such as transformer radiators and wind turbines.Editor/Yang Meiling

Nanzhong Bridge launches widening renovation

Recently, the widening renovation of the Nanzhong Bridge in the connecting section of the Lion Ocean Passage has started, and the bridge has entered closed construction. As the world's first large-span concrete cable-stayed bridge widening project with a central cable surface, the project has overcome technical bottlenecks such as the coordination of new and old structures through thousands of breakthroughs. We will overcome the challenges of millimeter level positioning of steel structures and on-site pouring of new lightweight concrete during construction, and implement environmental protection measures such as milling and dust reduction, and harmless treatment of solid waste and sewage. The project duration is about 300 days. Editor/Cheng Liting

Huaneng International invests 30.5 billion yuan in wind power in 2026

On March 25, 2026, Huaneng International released its 2025 annual report, which showed that the investment in new energy in 2026 was 37.7 billion yuan, of which wind power was 30.5 billion yuan, accounting for 80.9%, a year-on-year increase of 27.3%. Solar energy investment has dropped to 7.2 billion yuan. The company focuses on the layout of deep-sea offshore wind power and large-scale wind and solar power bases, with an installed capacity of 5880 megawatts of offshore wind power.Editor/Gao Xue

Uzbekistan project approved

Uzbekistan approves the conceptual plan for the Tashkent to Nurafshan BRT project, with a total length of 23 kilometers and a total investment of approximately 120 million US dollars. The project plans to sign a loan agreement in the third quarter, select a contractor through bidding in the fourth quarter, and put it into operation by the end of 2028. After completion, it can transport more than 50000 people per day and shorten travel time by 30% to 40%.Editor/Gao Xue

Two high-speed railways have been approved with a total investment of 112.9 billion yuan

On March 24, 2026, the National Development and Reform Commission approved the proposal for the construction of the Qianjiang Jishou Railway and the Nanyang Xinyang Hefei Railway projects. The Qianjiang Jishou Railway has a total length of 222 kilometers and a total investment of 44.8 billion yuan; The railway from Nanyang to Xinyang to Hefei has a total length of 515 kilometers and a total investment of 68.1 billion yuan. Both high-speed railways have a standard speed of 350 kilometers per hour and are planned to start construction within this year.Editor/Gao Xue

Speed up the preliminary work of Zhanhai High speed Railway

On March 24, 2026, multiple evaluation services for the Zhanjiang Haikou Cross Sea Ferry Project (Guangdong section) were announced, and the preliminary design elements will be fully prepared. The feasibility study of the project has been approved, with a total investment of 39.97 billion yuan and a construction period of 4 years. The route includes a ferry section of 132.3 kilometers on land and 22.5 kilometers at sea, using a plan of crossing the sea by boat. Editor/Cheng Liting

Mudun High speed Railway Heilongjiang Section launches environmental impact assessment

On March 25, 2026, the Mudanjiang Dunhua Railway (Heilongjiang section) issued a bidding announcement for the preparation of environmental impact assessment reports. The feasibility study of the project is awaiting approval and is about to enter the approval stage. Jilin Province has explicitly listed it as a key project to be started in 2026. The total length of the line is about 195.6 kilometers, with a designed speed of 250 kilometers per hour and a total construction period of 4.5 years.Editor/Cheng Liting

Construction machinery exports surge 33.4% at the beginning of 2026

In the first two months of 2026, the export of construction machinery reached US $10.69 billion, a sharp increase of 33.4%. Latin America and Africa became new engines of growth, and the the Belt and Road contributed significantly. Growth momentum switching: Electric loaders surged 112.7%, with high value-added products leading the way. Enterprises upgrade from selling products to building ecosystems: Zoomlion Hungary factory is established, and Shantui Co., Ltd. is deeply cultivating regional differentiation. More importantly, the industry is shifting from exporting individual products to collaborating with the entire industry chain to go global. By building deep barriers through localized factories and supporting services, China's construction machinery is accelerating towards a new stage of global manufacturing. Editor/Cheng Liting

Henan Luhun Irrigation District Renovation Project Approved

Recently, the Development and Reform Commission of Henan Province approved the feasibility study report of the modernization renovation project of Luhun Irrigation District in Henan Province, which benefits 7 counties (cities, districts) in Luoyang, Pingdingshan, and Zhengzhou. This place experiences nine droughts in ten years, making it difficult to irrigate with water. The total construction period of the renovation project is 36 months, which will upgrade the channels and water pipelines, build and renovate 24 new channels (pipes) and 214 buildings, improve the level of informatization, and improve the irrigation area after completion. Editor/Cheng Liting

Xinjiang's 150 billion yuan new materials project starts construction

On March 20, 2026, the first phase of the Turpan 100 billion level coal chemical spinning new material integration project began construction, with a total investment of 25.7 billion yuan to build a 2.4 million ton coal to ethylene glycol project, invested by Hengyi Group. The project plans to complete a total investment of 150 billion yuan within 5 to 8 years, and is expected to be put into operation by the end of 2028, with an annual new production value exceeding 12 billion yuan.Editor/Gao Xue

Xinjiang over 20 billion coal to olefin project announced

The EPC bidding candidates for the polypropylene and high-density polyethylene core units of the 800000 ton coal to olefin project in Zhundong Wucaiwan, Xinjiang Shanneng Chemical Industry, have been announced. Companies such as Daqing Petrochemical Engineering and PetroChina Jilin Chemical have been shortlisted. The total investment of the project exceeds 20 billion yuan, with environmental protection investment accounting for 8%.Editor/Gao Xue

Huadian Guanyun Offshore Wind Power Project Environmental Impact Assessment Publicity

On March 24, 2026, the environmental impact assessment of Jiangsu Huadian Guanyun H6 # offshore wind power project was publicly announced. The project plans to install 325MW of wind turbines, 26 12.5MW wind turbines, and innovatively integrate with marine ranches to construct a fixed seawater aquaculture platform. Yuanjing Energy holds a 3% stake and has a designed annual power generation capacity of 869 million kilowatt hours.Editor/Gao Xue

Global PPP ranking: Kazakhstan ranks 36th

According to the latest ranking by the data analysis platform Visual Capitalist, Kazakhstan ranks 36th in the world in terms of GDP calculated by purchasing power parity, with a GDP of approximately 973 billion US dollars, between Singapore and Romania, similar to countries such as the United Arab Emirates, and still the largest economy in Central Asia. The total PPP of the world's largest economy reached $219.2 trillion, with nearly half coming from Asia, led by China, the United States, and India. PPP can more accurately compare economic scale, consider price differences, reflect real production levels, and objectively evaluate economic volume. Editor/Cheng Liting

New breakthroughs in scientific research in China

Recently, a joint research team consisting of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation 811 Institute and Nankai University announced that they have successfully developed a new type of hydrofluorocarbon electrolyte. This technology is expected to significantly improve the energy density and extreme low temperature adaptability of lithium batteries. The team has overcome technical challenges such as the inability of fluorine to dissolve lithium salts and synthesized a new electrolyte solvent containing monofluorinated alkanes.Editor/Yang Meiling

Taisu Energy, Brazilian Firms Partner to Explore South American Energy Storage Market

Recently, Chinese energy storage company Yongtai Shuneng officially signed a strategic cooperation agreement with a leading local enterprise in Brazil, and the two sides will work together to explore the energy storage market in Brazil and even the entire South America. According to the agreement, the Brazilian company will become the exclusive agent of Yongtai Shuneng in the local area, and the two parties will focus on in-depth cooperation around optical storage integrated machines and industrial and commercial energy storage products.Editor/Yang Meiling

Gansu releases list of major projects for 2026

On March 20th, the Development and Reform Commission of Gansu Province officially released the list of major construction projects listed in the province for 2026. Among numerous projects, energy storage related projects have become the highlight, with a total of 14 projects involving a total scale of 2.15 GW/8 GWh.Editor/Yang Meiling

Morocco NOOR Atlas Photovoltaic Project Fully Launched

The Moroccan National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water and the Sustainable Energy Agency have officially signed a power purchase agreement for the NOOR Atlas project and started construction. The total installed capacity of the project is about 305 megawatts, covering six photovoltaic power stations in the east, southeast, and south. It adopts the EPC mode and is constructed by the MoU Enterprise Consortium, with MASEN responsible for operation and maintenance. The project integrates preferential loans from the German Renaissance Credit Bank, the European Investment Bank, and commercial loans from the Moroccan African Bank, and is planned to be connected to the grid starting from July 2027. After being put into operation, it will significantly increase the proportion of renewable energy in Morocco, strongly support the national strategic goal of achieving 52% renewable energy installed capacity by 2030, and drive the regional green economy transformation.Editor/Cheng Liting

Tarim River launches 27th downstream ecological water transfer

On March 22, 2026, the Tarim River, the longest inland river in China, launched the first phase of the 27th ecological water transfer downstream. It is reported that the spring water supply launched this time will last for 15 days, with a discharge of 20 million cubic meters, accurately matching the critical period of spring vegetation germination and providing timely water support for vegetation growth. The second phase of high flow water transportation is expected to start during the flood season in August this year. Editor/Cheng Liting

By 2025, China's unconventional water use will exceed 25 billion cubic meters

On March 22, 2026, the 2026 Water saving China Tour themed promotional event was held in Hefei, Anhui Province. It is reported that by 2025, the water consumption per 10000 yuan of GDP and industrial added value in China will decrease by more than 20% and 25% respectively compared to 2020. The irrigation water utilization coefficient for farmland will increase from 0.565 to 0.583, and the utilization of unconventional water will exceed 25 billion cubic meters. Editor/Cheng Liting

Slovakia plans to invest 3 billion euros to build high-speed rail network

In March 2026, Slovakia announced a feasibility study for its high-speed rail network, with plans to invest over 3 billion euros to construct a new 320 kilometer per hour line connecting the Czech Republic and Austria in two phases, integrating into the China Europe high-speed railway network.Editor/Gao Xue

South Africa's largest single photovoltaic power station starts construction

In March 2026, the Notsi solar project in South Africa began construction with a total investment of 3.7 billion yuan, an installed capacity of 475MW, and an annual power generation of 1.5TWh, which can meet the electricity needs of 140000 households. It is expected to be put into operation in 2028.Editor/Gao Xue

Denmark's 39 billion offshore wind power project approved

The European Commission has approved a 5 billion euro national aid plan for Denmark to support two major offshore wind power projects, Hessel ø and North Sea I Mid, with a total installed capacity of 1.8GW and an annual power generation of 7.8TWh, accounting for 25% of Denmark's total electricity production. The project adopts a two-way contract for difference mechanism with a funding period of 20 years.Editor/Gao Xue