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Saudi Ports Authority Mawani Launches Jeddah Al-Humrah Logistics Zone Investment Project
The Saudi Ports Authority Mawani has opened up investment in the development and operation of the Jeddah Humla Integrated Logistics Zone, which covers an area of 2.4 million square meters and is adjacent to Jeddah Islamic Port, radiating to the European, African, and Middle Eastern markets. This investment promotion aims to supplement the supporting facilities in the port area. Investors can submit their intentions online, but the details of the land parcel have not been announced yet. Editor/Min Jing
CNPC Deepens Oil and Gas Cooperation with Samruk‑Kazyna in Astana
Zakubov, Chairman of Kazakhstan's Samrukh Kazenana Sovereign Wealth Fund, and Zhou Huaixin, General Manager of CNPC, held talks in Astana to promote oil and gas projects such as Kashagan and Mangistau in the northern Caspian Sea. Kashagan exceeded its target of producing 12.8 million tons of oil in the first nine months of the year and will expand cooperation to renewable energy. They plan to implement a joint technology implementation plan from 2027 to 2030. Editor/Min Jing
MBEC Completes Pile Foundation Construction of Dongshan Sea-crossing Bridge
Recently, the last offshore pile foundation of the Dongshan Cross Sea Bridge in Section 4 of the Zhangshan High speed Railway, constructed by MBEC, has been successfully poured, and the construction of 2368 pile foundations for the entire bridge has come to an end. The bridge spans the sea area of Zhao'an Bay, with a total length of 10.724 kilometers. It took 588 days from the first pile drilling in March 2025, laying a solid foundation for the subsequent construction of the abutment and pier body. Editor/Min Jing
In 2026, Iraq will advance the Basra to Haditha oil pipeline, with a total investment of about 5 billion US dollars, a total length of about 700 kilometers, and a designed oil transportation capacity of 2.25 million to 2.5 million barrels per day.Editor/Gao Xue
Logistics data launch for hundreds of cities and thousands of enterprises
On October 24, 2026, China Data Union jointly launched the Action Plan for Logistics Data Connection of Hundred Cities and Thousand Enterprises, promoting the construction of a national logistics data network, and the simultaneous release of Data Union Treasure.Editor/Gao Xue
ADNOC contracts for 55 billion yuan over three years
In October 2026, ADNOC announced a $55 billion EPC contracting plan from 2026 to 2028, covering LNG and offshore gas development, with ICV local value as the hard threshold.Editor/Gao Xue
Xinjiang's power transmission continues to expand
According to Xinjiang Electric Power Trading Center Co., Ltd., the cumulative external power transmission in Xinjiang in the first three quarters of 2026 was 130.72 billion kilowatt hours, a year-on-year increase of 20.61%. Among them, the amount of new energy transmitted was 53.468 billion kilowatt hours, a year-on-year increase of 32.64%.Editor/Gong Ziwei
Jiaolong achieved iterative upgrade and successfully completed a 7000 meter sea trial
According to the Deep Sea One vessel, the manned submersible Jiaolong, which has achieved the second iteration upgrade, has recently conducted multiple 7000 meter diving tests in the Philippine Sea Basin and safely returned, successfully completing the national key research and development plan for improving the key operational technology capabilities and scientific applications of Jiaolong and conducting 7000 meter level sea trials.Editor/Gong Ziwei
Tianwan Photovoltaic Grid Connected Million Kilowatts
Recently, the country's largest offshore photovoltaic project, the CNNC Tianwan 2000000kW mudflat photovoltaic demonstration project, has a grid connected power generation capacity of more than one million kilowatts. The project is located in the warm water discharge sea area of Lianyungang Tianwan Nuclear Power Station, adopting a complementary model of nuclear power and new energy, and jointly building a clean energy base with a total installed capacity of over 10 million kilowatts with Tianwan Nuclear Power Station. After the completion of the project, it is expected to produce approximately 2.2 billion kilowatt hours of green electricity annually.Editor/Gong Ziwei
Wanhua Laizhou Green Power Industrial Park Phase II Project Starts Construction
On October 23, 2026, the second phase of Wanhua Laizhou Green Power Industrial Park officially started construction, and the Laizhou base entered a new stage of first phase production sprint and second phase co construction simultaneously. As a major project in Shandong Province, the industrial park covers an area of 557 acres, with a planned 650000 tons/year battery grade lithium iron phosphate plant, relying on the integrated wind solar energy storage green power system to achieve coupling of the green power industry. At present, Wanhua Lithium Iron Phosphate has achieved mass production and import of its fourth generation products, and its fifth generation products have been recognized by top customers, continuously improving the layout of the entire battery material chain. Editor/Cheng Liting
Shanghai Petrochemical's 1.2 million ton ethylene plant starts construction
The 1.2 million tons/year ethylene plant of Shanghai Petrochemical officially started construction on October 25, 2026. As a major project in Shanghai, the total investment of the project is about 21.3 billion yuan, and it is expected to be completed by the end of October 2028. The new facility adopts Sinopec's independent intellectual property low-energy ethylene separation technology. After it is put into operation, the existing 700000 tons/year ethylene plant will be shut down, and the annual ethylene production capacity will jump to 1.2 million tons. It can provide nearly 3 million tons of high-end chemical raw materials for downstream and help promote Shanghai's new industrialization and north-south transformation. Editor/Cheng Liting
Hezi Expressway officially enters the construction phase
On October 26, 2026, the highway from Heyuan Zijin to Jiangdong New Area officially entered the comprehensive construction stage. The project starts from Huanghua Village in Zicheng Town, Zijin County, connecting to National Highway G236, and ends at Nianfeng Village in Linjiang Town, Jiangdong New District, connecting to National Highway G355. The total length of the main line is 48.22 kilometers, constructed according to the standard of a two-way four lane expressway, with a design speed of 100 kilometers per hour. As a key east-west channel for promoting the integration of deep and deep rivers in Heyuan, the project is planned to be completed and opened to traffic in 2029, which will fill the gap in the high-speed connection from Zijin to the city center. Editor/Cheng Liting
The West East Power Transmission Channel welcomes another node
On October 26, 2026, in Wuhu City, Anhui Province, the key project of China's West East Power Transmission - Gansu Zhejiang ± 800 kV High Voltage Direct Current Transmission Project - completed the installation of the Yangtze River Crossing. The Gansu Zhejiang Ultra High Voltage Project is a key project in the national power development plan. It starts in Wuwei City, Gansu Province and ends in Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province, with a total length of 2370 kilometers. After being put into operation, it can transmit over 36 billion kilowatt hours of electricity to Zhejiang Province annually.Editor/Gong Ziwei
In the first three quarters, Guangxi's power generation exceeded 60 billion kilowatt hours
From January to September 2026, the new energy power generation in Guangxi exceeded 60 billion kilowatt hours, reaching 60.23 billion kilowatt hours, a year-on-year increase of 17.4%, equivalent to saving 18.09 million tons of standard coal and reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 49.68 million tons. New energy continues to maintain its position as the largest power source and the main body of incremental power generation in Guangxi, and the green content of the energy structure continues to increase.Editor/Gong Ziwei
China Myanmar crude oil pipeline delivers over 100 million tons of oil
The cumulative oil transportation through the China Myanmar crude oil pipeline has exceeded 100 million tons, laying a solid energy foundation for optimizing oil and gas resource allocation and promoting high-quality economic and social development in Yunnan and surrounding areas.Editor/Gong Ziwei
The three major indicators of China's shipbuilding industry have seen comprehensive growth
In the first nine months of 2026, China's shipbuilding industry saw comprehensive growth in its three major indicators, while maintaining a leading global market share. Data shows that in the first nine months, China's shipbuilding completion reached 58.05 million deadweight tons, a year-on-year increase of 50.7%, accounting for 63.6% of the world's total; The newly received order volume was 175.29 million deadweight tons, a year-on-year increase of 163.2%, accounting for 81.8% of the world total. As of the end of September, the volume of orders held was 399.13 million deadweight tons, a year-on-year increase of 64.8%, accounting for 72.4% of the world's total.Editor/Cheng Liting
Shenhai Hydrogen Energy No.1 has been successfully launched
The world's first semi submersible wind power hydrogen production platform, Shenhai Hydrogen Energy No.1, was successfully launched in Jiangmen, Guangdong recently. The platform explores the integrated application of offshore wind power for hydrogen production and methanol production, providing a new path for the development and utilization of clean energy in the ocean.Editor/Cheng Liting
Cuba extends daylight saving time to address power shortages
On October 24, 2026 local time, the Cuban government announced that it will maintain daylight saving time until November 7, 2027, to alleviate the country's energy and electricity shortages caused by the intensified US blockade. The Ministry of Energy and Mining and the Ministry of Labor and Social Security jointly issued a notice stating that extending daylight saving time aims to avoid an increase in power supply pressure during the evening peak demand period, saving approximately 126 megawatts of electricity. During this period, the working hours of schools and workplaces nationwide will be postponed by 30 minutes.Editor/Cheng Liting
Local Standard for Traceability of Green Electricity in Qinghai Province
After three months of verification, on October 22, 2026, Qinghai Province officially implemented the special local standard of "Green Power Traceability Method for Electricity Enterprises", marking a new breakthrough in Qinghai's quantitative control of green power consumption and the construction of a full process traceability system.Editor/Cheng Liting
Shanxi's unconventional natural gas production reaches a new high
In the first three quarters of 2026, the cumulative production of unconventional natural gas in Shanxi reached 14.99 billion cubic meters, a year-on-year increase of 10.1%, setting a new record for the same period in history. This provides strong support for ensuring clean heating this winter and next spring and stabilizing regional energy supply. Editor/Cheng Liting
The 15th completion of 175 meter water storage in the Three Gorges Reservoir
On the afternoon of October 22, 2026, the Three Gorges Reservoir reached its normal water level of 175 meters. This is the 15th time that the Three Gorges Reservoir has achieved its full storage target, marking the successful completion of the annual water storage task of the upper reaches of the Yangtze River reservoir group centered on the Three Gorges Reservoir. The effective water storage capacity of the controlled reservoirs in the Yangtze River Basin has exceeded 100 billion cubic meters. Editor/Cheng Liting
Chinese and foreign media visit Hunan
In 2026, journalists from multiple countries will visit Changsha, Shaoyang, and Xiangxi in Hunan Province to explore hybrid rice, smart factories, cultural and tourism landmarks, and Shibadong Village, experiencing China's development and poverty reduction practices.Editor/Gao Xue
In 2026, Saudi Arabia's HUMAIN launched the Riyadh Al Saad 100MW AI data center EPC bidding, with a contract of approximately 1 billion US dollars, and the bidding deadline is November 8, 2026.Editor/Gao Xue
Sinochem Engineering plans to finance Nigeria's fertilizer project
On October 16, 2026, China Chemical Engineering Group signed a memorandum of understanding with Nigeria for a $3.5 billion methanol fertilizer project, intending to undertake approximately 80% of the financing, which is $2.8 billion, and be responsible for EPC execution.Editor/Gao Xue
The trading volume of carbon emissions trading in China has exceeded 1 billion tons
On October 21, 2026, Vice Minister of Ecology and Environment Li Gao announced at a press conference held by the State Council Information Office that the national carbon emission trading market has been online for more than five years, and has built the world's largest carbon emission trading market. Currently, the controlled carbon dioxide emissions are about 8.3 billion tons, accounting for more than 65% of the total national carbon dioxide emissions. Recently, the cumulative trading volume of quotas has exceeded 1 billion tons. Editor/Cheng Liting
The total electricity consumption in September increased by 1.2% year-on-year
In September 2026, the total electricity consumption of the society reached 899.7 billion kilowatt hours, a year-on-year increase of 1.2%. From January to September, the total electricity consumption of the whole society reached 807.34 billion kilowatt hours, a year-on-year increase of 3.9%. Editor/Cheng Liting
The largest mining new energy power system in Africa has been put into operation
Recently, the Phase II of the Congo (Kinshasa) Kaipeng Mining New Energy Power System, provided by Nanrui Jibao for overall planning and core equipment, has been officially put into operation, making it the largest mining new energy power system currently in operation in African mining areas. The project has a network energy storage capacity of 300MW/900MWh, supported by 440MWp photovoltaics, forming a complementary system of photovoltaic energy storage and diesel multiple power sources, which can adapt to the operating conditions of weak grid mining areas in Africa and create a benchmark sample for photovoltaic energy storage applications in African mines. Editor/Cheng Liting
Huangjuetuo Bridge main bridge closure
On October 21, 2026, the steel truss of the main bridge of Chongqing Huangjuetuo Yangtze River Bridge, constructed by China Railway Construction Bridge Bureau, was successfully closed. This bridge is the world's largest under construction public rail dual-use suspension bridge, with a total length of 1260 meters and a main span of 765 meters. It adopts a double-layer bridge deck layout. The project relies on digital technology to ensure millimeter level lifting accuracy. After completion, it will divert cross river traffic and improve the Chongqing expressway network.Editor/Gong Ziwei
The Longdian project entering Sichuan has been approved and approved
Recently, it was learned from State Grid Gansu Electric Power Company that the Sichuan Ultra High Voltage Direct Current Project for the Badain Jaran Desert Base in Gansu Province has been approved by the National Development and Reform Commission, marking a breakthrough in the preliminary work of the project. The project starts in Jinta County, Jiuquan City, Gansu Province and ends in Lezhi County, Ziyang City, Sichuan Province, with a rated transmission capacity of 8 million kilowatts.Editor/Gong Ziwei
National carbon market transactions exceed 1 billion tons
On October 21, 2026, Vice Minister of Ecology and Environment Li Gao announced at a press conference held by the State Council Information Office that the national carbon emission trading market has been online for more than five years, and has built the world's largest carbon emission trading market. Currently, the controlled carbon dioxide emissions are about 8.3 billion tons, accounting for more than 65% of China's total carbon dioxide emissions. Recently, the cumulative trading volume of quotas has exceeded 1 billion tons.Editor/Gong Ziwei