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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
Hami liquid ammonia first export
In 2026, a batch of liquid ammonia will be exported to Kazakhstan through Alashankou, marking the first export of liquid ammonia from the Hami Customs jurisdiction and adding a new category of high value-added coal chemical products.Editor/Gao Xue
Shanxi installs Oman photovoltaic design
In 2026, IDOM was selected by Shanxi Installation to be responsible for the detailed design of the 500MW photovoltaic project in Oman, promoting the layout of the Middle East market.Editor/Gao Xue
Hanggang Cloud Data Center South Area
Recently, Hanggang Zhejiang Cloud Computing Data Center South District completed the survey and design bidding, with a total investment of 2.0059 billion yuan, planning about 5000 cabinets and 100000 servers, and is currently in the preliminary design stage.Editor/Gao Xue
Cross regional green power generation in East China exceeds 30 billion kilowatt hours
As of October 12, 2026, the East China Branch of State Grid Corporation of China disclosed that the cumulative power consumption of cross regional green power trading in East China Grid exceeded 30 billion kilowatt hours. Relying on multiple cross regional DC channels, clean electricity from 17 provinces flows into East China, covering five provinces and cities including Shanghai, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Anhui, and Fujian, forming a configuration pattern of multi-source supply and multi-point implementation. Editor/Cheng Liting
The second phase of the "Qinghe No.1" project has started construction
On October 20, 2026, the second phase of the "Green Hydrogen No.1" China Energy Engineering Songyuan Hydrogen Industrial Park, with a total investment of 10.828 billion yuan, started construction in Songyuan, Jilin. The first phase will be put into operation in December 2025 and has achieved stable operation at full capacity. The world's first green ammonia ship to ship refueling will be completed in October 2026. After the completion of the second phase, the first and second phases will have an annual production capacity of 600000 tons of green ammonia.Editor/Cheng Liting
Qinghai Qiangqiaoding power transmission and transformation project starts construction
On October 15, 2026, the Qiaoting 110 kV transmission and transformation project, as well as the supporting 10 kV distribution project, officially began construction in Nangqian County, Yushu, Qinghai Province. The total investment of the project is 427.69 million yuan, with the construction of one new substation, two 50 megavolt ampere main transformers, more than 190 kilometers of 110 kV transmission lines, and multiple 10 kV transmission and output lines. After the completion of the project, it will fill the gaps in the southern power grid of Nangqian, significantly improve the reliability of regional power supply, and provide solid power support for local clean heating, rural revitalization, and industrial development. Editor/Cheng Liting
Box Girder Hoisting Finished for Alu Middle Bridge on S314, Jiuquan
The Jiuquan Highway Development Center has implemented the hoisting of prefabricated box girders for the S314 Aliu Middle Bridge, and two bridges have been transferred to the upper structure construction. The project strictly reviewed the lifting plan, implemented safety inspections and traffic guarantees, started construction simultaneously on multiple work surfaces, closely monitored safety and quality, and promoted the orderly construction of the project according to plan. Editor/Min Jing
Cao Li Meets Ulaanbaatar Mayor Pürevdagva
On October 19, 2026, Cao Li, Acting Charg é d'affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Mongolia, met with the Mayor of Ulaanbaatar, Prybdagva, at the embassy. The two sides focused on deepening bilateral exchanges, promoting infrastructure project cooperation, facilitating sister city exchanges, and protecting the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese enterprises. Editor/Min Jing
CRSG Breaks Through Hangzhou Metro Tunnel Under Nanjing-Hangzhou HSR
CRSG successfully completed the construction of the Hangzhou Metro Line 15 section shield tunnel, innovatively adopting non clearing pile grinding technology to solve the problem of underpass under the composite working condition of elevated and sheet pile on the Ninghang high-speed railway. The construction process had zero warning and zero settlement exceeding the standard, forming replicable experience and creating a demonstration model for similar domestic high-speed railway underpass projects. Editor/Min Jing
China's power generation in the first three quarters increased by 3.15% year-on-year
In the first three quarters of 2026, the company's consolidated financial statements achieved a power generation of 360.257 billion kilowatt hours and an on grid electricity generation of 342.594 billion kilowatt hours, an increase of 3.15% year-on-year, with an average on grid electricity price of 380.30 yuan per kilowatt hour; In the third quarter, the completed power generation was 141.347 billion kilowatt hours and the on grid electricity was 134.722 billion kilowatt hours, a year-on-year decrease of 1.30% and 1.18% respectively, with an average on grid electricity price of 360.23 yuan/kWh. As of September 30, 2026, the company's controlled installed capacity was 132.0246 million kilowatts, with an additional installed capacity of 1.7334 million kilowatts in the third quarter.Editor/Gong Ziwei
The South to North Water Diversion Project has once again begun
On October 20, 2026, the first phase of the East Route of the South to North Water Diversion Project began the 2026-2027 full line water transfer. This is the earliest start of water diversion in the 14 year history of the East Route of the South to North Water Diversion Project. The annual plan for this water diversion project is to provide a net increase of 561 million cubic meters of water to Jiangsu Province, 42 million cubic meters of water to Anhui Province, and 665 million cubic meters of water to Shandong Province. The Taierzhuang pumping station of the Sulu inter provincial project plans to transfer 1.007 billion cubic meters of water to Shandong Province.Editor/Gong Ziwei
The second phase of the Qinghe No.1 Songyuan project has started construction
On October 20, 2026, the second phase of the world's largest green hydrogen ammonia alcohol integration project - Qinghe No.1 Songyuan Project - started construction in Songyuan, Jilin. After completion, the annual production capacity of green ammonia will reach 600000 tons, marking a new stage of commercial and large-scale development of China's large-scale wind solar coupling green hydrogen to green ammonia industry from demonstration and verification.Editor/Gong Ziwei
Tokayev praises the contribution of Chinese enterprises
In October 2026, Tokayev met with Wen Gang, Chairman of China Nonferrous Metals Mining Group, and appreciated the contributions of Chinese enterprises to the development of Kazakhstan's industry. He emphasized the importance of the Aktogai Copper Smelter for the economy of the Abay region.Editor/Gao Xue
Maiyue Sunshine signs energy storage cooperation agreement with Vietnam
On October 17, 2026, Maiyue Sunshine, a subsidiary of West China Energy, signed a strategic cooperation agreement with SAIGON Energy in Chengdu, Vietnam. SAIGON Energy became its exclusive partner in the Vietnamese market, jointly exploring the markets of household energy storage, industrial and commercial energy storage, and lithium battery recycling.Editor/Gao Xue
China Arab oil and gas equipment docking will begin
On November 5, 2026, the CSSOPE UAE Procurement Session will be held in Abu Dhabi to connect with Middle Eastern energy purchasers such as ADNOC and organize visits to NMDC headquarters.Editor/Gao Xue
Tianjin Port Group Unveils All-Link Full-Chain Logistics Service Brand
Tianjin Port Group has officially launched the All Link brand of full chain logistics services, relying on the advantages of two chains and four full chains to create a land sea linkage supply chain system, helping enterprises transform into comprehensive logistics service providers, and supporting the coordinated development and opening-up layout of Beijing Tianjin Hebei region. Editor/Min Jing
CR21G Finishes Catenary Hot-running Test for Yinba Branch Line’s Inner Mongolia Section
The thermal sliding test of the overhead contact system for the Inner Mongolia section of the Baotou Yinchuan high-speed railway Yinba branch line, undertaken by CR21G, has successfully concluded, and the project has entered the stage of joint debugging and testing. The opening of the line will end the history of no high-speed railway in Alxa League, open up the Ningmeng high-speed passenger transport channel, promote the development of border economy, trade, culture and tourism, and improve the layout of the national high-speed railway network. Editor/Min Jing
NBS Xinjiang Survey Office Releases September Industrial Price Data for Xinjiang
The Xinjiang Survey Team of the National Bureau of Statistics has released industrial price data for Xinjiang. In September 2026, the ex factory prices of local industrial producers increased by 8.0% year-on-year and 3.2% month on month, with the growth rate expanding. The purchase prices also rose synchronously, and the prices of mining and non-ferrous fuel products were significantly boosted, reflecting the improvement of regional industrial production vitality. Editor/Min Jing