Zhonggong International Layout in the New Hybrid Energy Storage Field

On June 22, 2026, Zhonggong International announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, China Zhongyuan International Engineering Co., Ltd., signed a general contract for the construction of a 100 MW/102 MW independent hybrid energy storage power station in Changfeng County, Hefei City, Anhui Province with Yuankong Storage and Charging. The contract amount was 1.127 billion yuan, accounting for 9.75% of Zhonggong International's total operating revenue in 2025. According to the announcement, the project construction mainly includes the survey and design, supply, construction, testing, commissioning, inspection, and acceptance of the energy storage power station. The project period is 244 days from the date of commencement. Yuankong Energy Storage is a subsidiary of Yuandian (Beijing) Flywheel Energy Storage Technology Co., Ltd., a technology-based enterprise specializing in the research and industrialization of magnetic levitation flywheel energy storage technology. Its business covers areas such as grid side frequency regulation, rail transit energy recovery, and new energy vehicle supercharging stations.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Full vanadium energy storage landing in Xinjiang

On June 22, 2026, the Three Gorges Group Xinjiang Jimsar Million Photovoltaic Supporting Vanadium Liquid Flow Energy Storage Project was fully put into commercial operation one month ahead of schedule. The project is located in Jimsar County, Changji, with an energy storage capacity of 200000 kilowatts/1 million kilowatt hours, making it the largest all vanadium liquid flow energy storage power station in China. Relying on long-term energy storage technology, the equipment is safe, durable, and easy to expand. The project generates an average of 1.72 billion kilowatt hours of electricity annually, saving 519000 tons of standard coal and reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 1.424 million tons.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Qinglongmen Extra Large Bridge Main Bridge Closure

On June 23, 2026, the main bridge of Qinglongmen Extra Large Bridge, the world's largest three tower steel box girder cable-stayed bridge, was completed and the main structure was fully completed, ensuring the timely opening of the second phase of Ningbo Zhoushan Port Liuheng Highway Bridge. The bridge is located in the waters of Qinglongmen in Zhoushan, connecting Fodu Island and Meishan Island. It has a total length of 2212 meters, dual main spans of 756 meters, and three 249 meter diamond shaped main towers. After its opening, the Three Islands Expressway will be opened up, the port collection and distribution system will be improved, and the coordinated development of island ports and industries will be promoted.Editor/Gong Ziwei

The China Europe freight train has grown tenfold in the past decade

In June 2026, the unified brand of China Europe freight trains will be in use for 10 years. The annual operating volume has increased from 1702 trains in 2016 to 20022 trains in 2025, a growth of 10.8 times. The transportation network covers the entire Asia Europe region, with 129 cities opened and 236 cities in 26 European countries connected. As of June 10, 2026, it has exceeded 10000 trains and one million TEUs, setting a new high for the same period. This steel silk road across Asia and Europe is becoming a landmark achievement of high-quality joint construction of the the Belt and Road with brand, digital and diversified operations. Editor/Cheng Liting

Italian energy storage: 42GWh or 104GWh?

Italian power grid operator Terna has provided two sets of energy storage predictions: a conservative scenario of 42GWh and a benchmark scenario of 104GWh. Behind the gap lies the logic of phased advancement. The cumulative 26GWh from 2028 to 2029 is just the beginning, while the installed capacity of wind, solar, and photovoltaic power has reached 57GW, leaving a huge gap from the target of 107GW by 2030. Although FER X's new policy revitalizes new energy projects, it cannot solve the problem of grid connection and consumption, and energy storage has become a rigid demand. Combined with the downward trend in battery costs and the pressure of power grid regulation, breaking through 100 GWh by 2030 is not a blind expansion, but an inevitable result of energy transformation. Editor/Cheng Liting

The largest pumped storage power station in Northeast China has started construction

Recently, the main project of the Taizihe Pumped Storage Power Station, which China Energy Engineering Gezhouba Group participated in, has officially started construction. The three core control projects of the lower reservoir, underground powerhouse, and tailwater system have been simultaneously launched. The power station is located in Benxi, Liaoning Province, with a total installed capacity of 1.8 million kilowatts and an annual power generation of 3.614 billion kilowatt hours. It is one of the largest pumped storage power stations in Northeast China and a key project of the 14th Five Year Plan of the National Energy Administration. After completion, it will undertake tasks such as peak shaving, valley filling, energy storage, and frequency regulation, providing strong support for the development of new energy in Liaoning and the safe and stable operation of the power grid. Editor/Cheng Liting

Europe's largest liquid flow energy storage project starts construction

On June 22, 2026, the 800MW liquid flow energy storage project in Laufenburg, Switzerland was launched, integrating computing power and heating to build a zero carbon hub and help stabilize the European power grid.Editor/Gao Xue

BP initiates the first production of ACG gas field

On June 22, 2026, BP launched its first commercial natural gas production at the ACG gas field in the Caspian Sea. The recoverable reserves of this gas field are about 4 trillion cubic feet, which will help Azerbaijan expand its energy supply to Europe.Editor/Gao Xue

Hydrogen corridor selected as a case study in Chongqing

On June 22, 2026, the hydrogen corridor of the Western Land Sea New Corridor was selected as a typical case of green and low-carbon in Chongqing. This line connects 10 cities in 3 provinces and has operated over 8000 trains, promoting the integration of hydrogen energy logistics and international trade.Editor/Gao Xue

The first TIR assembly center in Manzhouli is under construction

The Manzhouli TIR Assembly Center has recently started construction, covering an area of 140000 square meters with a total investment of 150 million yuan. It is the first specialized TIR assembly center in Inner Mongolia. The project is located in the Manzhouli Digital Land Port Smart Hub Park. After completion, it is expected to handle an annual capacity of 500000 tons of TIR cargo and 100000 standard containers for distribution, with a 40% increase in customs clearance efficiency and a 15% reduction in logistics costs, promoting the transformation of the port from a traditional transit channel to a smart logistics hub. Editor/Cheng Liting

Dalat to Mengxi kV project starts construction

On June 18, 2026, the Inner Mongolia Dalate to Mengxi 1000 kV AC transmission and transformation project officially started construction, with a total investment of approximately 4.169 billion yuan, and is planned to be put into operation in December 2027. The project is invested and constructed by State Grid Corporation of China, with Inner Mongolia Electric Power Group responsible for on-site management. The content includes the construction of a new Dalate 1000 kV substation, expansion of Mengxi Station, construction of approximately 250 kilometers of double circuit transmission lines, and temporary relocation of a 500 kV line. Editor/Cheng Liting

China's high-altitude mountain wind power project put into operation

On June 19, 2026, the first batch of units in the expansion project of Datang Julongliang Wind Farm, the largest single unit capacity high-altitude mountain wind power project in China, were successfully connected to the grid for power generation, marking a new breakthrough in the large-scale application of large capacity wind turbines in high-altitude and high-altitude scenarios.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Significant breakthrough in intelligent mining of thin coal seams in China

Recently, China Coal Technology Ningxia Tiandi Benniu Industrial Group Co., Ltd. released key technologies and complete sets of equipment for high mining of thin coal seams, marking a major breakthrough in intelligent mining of thin coal seams in China. Due to the high mining height and narrow space, thin coal seam mining has long faced difficulties such as high labor intensity, low automation level, and poor economic benefits. This set of equipment has successfully solved the pain points of low efficiency, poor equipment adaptability, and high manual safety risks of traditional oblique cutting. Its promotion and application will effectively release the potential of thin coal seam resource mining and promote the transformation of the coal industry towards safety, efficiency, intelligence, and green direction.Editor/Gong Ziwei

HCC wins the Bodanwangchu water flow project

Hindustan Construction Company recently won a $0.133 million contract from Bhutan Wangchu Hydropower Co., Ltd. to be responsible for the construction of diversion tunnels, hydraulic machinery gates, and cofferdams, with a construction period of nine months. The project aims to promote the early commencement of the main project of Wangchu Hydropower. Bhutan is promoting hydropower expansion according to the 13th Five Year Plan, with the goal of increasing the installed capacity to 6000MW. Wangchu Hydropower has been deeply rooted in Bhutan for over 30 years and has participated in multiple large-scale hydropower projects such as Tala, Kurichu, and Punasanchu, making it a core participant in local hydropower development. Editor/Cheng Liting

Sino Australian school enterprise develops indium free stacked photovoltaic cells

On June 19, 2026, the team of Professor Zhang Xiaohong and Professor Yang Xinbo from Soochow University, together with Monash University in Australia and several photovoltaic companies, jointly developed a new type of indium free stacked photovoltaic cell with a photovoltaic conversion efficiency of over 30%, which is expected to gradually promote the photovoltaic industry to get rid of indium, an expensive rare metal. The international academic journal Science published relevant research results online on the 19th.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Dange Specialty Fertilizer raises $600 million in financing

African financial companies provide $600 million in financing to Dangote's $7 billion fertilizer project, accelerating capacity expansion in Nigeria and Ethiopia.Editor/Gao Xue

Renewable projects in Australia surge to 32 gigawatts

The pipeline of clean energy projects in Australia surged to 32277 megawatts, with a record increase of 8315 megawatts per week, but the conversion of construction is lagging behind, with a shortfall of nearly 25 gigawatts.Editor/Gao Xue

Baicheng Wind Power won the bid

The consortium of China Energy Engineering Heilongjiang Institute won the bid for the Taonan 100000 kW wind power project for 443 million yuan, intensifying the competition in the Northeast new energy market.Editor/Gao Xue

Chinese enterprise wins 900MW Ningxia photovoltaic project with 900 million yuan

China Power Construction Corporation has announced the candidates for the EPC bidding of two major photovoltaic composite projects with a total capacity of 900MW in Lingwu, Ningxia. The total bid amount is about 903.7 million yuan, and the cost per watt is about 1.004 yuan. The consortium of China Electric Power Construction Qinghai Institute, China Construction Third Engineering Bureau, and China Hydropower Tenth Engineering Bureau will take on two first places. The project is located in the Lingwu Gobi Desert, with a new technology demonstration test zone. It will start construction in July 2026 and be fully connected to the grid by the end of December, with a tight schedule. The contractor is responsible for the full cycle EPC and most of the land coordination work. The consortium of state-owned enterprises relies on design and construction advantages to control costs. After the power station is completed, it will be connected to the Ningxia high-voltage main network for external transmission of green electricity, helping local consumption indicators and the transmission of electricity from the west to the east.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Myanmar President visits China to deepen cooperation in energy and economic sectors

At the invitation of the President of the People's Republic of China, Myanmar President Myint Aung Hlaing will pay a state visit to the People's Republic of China from June 15 to 19, 2026. The statement states that both sides agree to continue to leverage the role of the China Myanmar oil and gas pipeline, steadily promote power interconnection, and explore the construction of an economically and environmentally sustainable energy partnership. Both sides agree to implement a direct settlement mechanism between RMB and Burmese kyat to promote trade, and support strengthening trade and investment cooperation in areas of common interest such as agricultural product processing, oil, and energy.Editor/Gong Ziwei

The Chairman of Abu Dhabi Energy Authority leads a delegation to China for negotiations

Abu Dhabi has introduced an energy development plan, with an annual increase of no less than 3 million kilowatts of photovoltaic installed capacity. The focus is on promoting cooperation in areas such as fast charging, energy storage, and energy AI, with the hope of completing technology transfer and strengthening local industries through cooperation. The installed capacity of renewable energy in the United Arab Emirates currently exceeds 7.7GW, and the total amount of projects under construction will exceed 23GW after completion in 2031. China Power Construction has signed the world's first all-weather power supply and solar energy storage project in the local area. Chinese enterprises have outstanding advantages in technology, production capacity, cost and other aspects, which can complement the UAE's capital and market resources. The space for new energy cooperation between the two sides is vast.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Chinese enterprises win Indonesian polypropylene project

Recently, China Chemical Fifth Ring Engineering Co., Ltd. successfully signed an EPC general contracting project for a 300000 ton annual polypropylene project in Indonesia. The project is located in Indramayu County, West Java Province, Indonesia, and the partner is Politama Company, a well-known local petrochemical enterprise in Indonesia. After the completion of the project, the cooperative enterprise will form a dual production line operation mode, significantly improving the local high-end polypropylene production capacity, filling the gaps in the petrochemical industry chain, and optimizing the overall structure of Indonesia's chemical industry. This cooperation is a new achievement of practical cooperation along the the Belt and Road. In the future, China will promote project construction with high standards and continue to cultivate overseas markets.Editor/Li Xiaohua

Bangladesh seeks infrastructure cooperation with China

Bangladesh plans to take advantage of the Prime Minister's visit to China to seek Chinese financing for nearly 20 transportation infrastructure projects, covering multiple fields such as bridges, railways, and subways. The focus of this project is on promoting the construction of nine bridges, including the second Padma Bridge, and the relevant feasibility studies have been completed. At the same time, we plan to restart multiple stalled double track railway renovation projects, purchase railway locomotives and vehicles, and build maintenance bases. In addition, Bangladesh plans a total length of 238 kilometers for the Dhaka Metro network, with an initial investment of approximately 340 billion taka in four lines. Chinese companies will participate deeply in Bangladesh's infrastructure construction for a long time, and the new round of planning will deepen cooperation between the two sides.Editor/Li Xiaohua

Sihua Construction won the bid for the Henan Waste Oil Recycling Project

Recently, in Gushi, Henan, the Design and Research Institute of China Chemical Engineering Fourth Construction Co., Ltd. successfully won the design project for the local Huayang Changqing 200000 ton waste mineral oil regeneration project. This project is a key industrial project for local industrial green transformation and dual carbon promotion, and also a key upgrade project for enterprises to improve the circular economy industrial chain. Sihua Construction will provide full process technical services to comprehensively ensure the progress of project construction. This winning bid is an important achievement of its deep cultivation in the field of green resource regeneration, which will continue to support the green and high-quality development of the chemical industry.Editor/Li Xiaohua

The intelligent manufacturing base project of energy storage system has settled in Liuyang

On June 16, 2026, Liuyang Economic Development Zone officially introduced the Energy Storage System Intelligent Manufacturing China Base Project, which is invested and constructed by a global leading household energy storage system integration research and development and manufacturer. The products are exported to countries and regions such as Europe, America, Australia, and Africa. The project plans to invest 5.02 billion yuan and construct a 10GWh household and commercial energy storage system capacity in stages. Editor/Cheng Liting

The 10GWh sodium ion battery project has started construction

On June 15, 2026, the production project of Sodium Yuan Technology's 10GWh sodium ion battery in Yanchi County, Wuzhong City, Ningxia started construction in Gaoshawo Chemical Industrial Park. It is reported that the project will be constructed in two phases. The first phase will involve the construction of a production line for 60000 tons of composite sodium iron phosphate positive electrode materials and 30000 tons of bituminous coal based hard carbon negative electrode materials, as well as equipment and supporting facilities; The second phase of the project involves the purchase of equipment and construction of a 10GWh battery cell production line and PACK assembly production line. Editor/Cheng Liting

The Shanggong Flying Man Light Aircraft Manufacturing Project has started construction

On June 17, 2026, the carbon fiber composite structural components and light aircraft manufacturing project of Shanggong Feiren General Aviation (Weihai) Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Shanggong Shenbei Holdings, was officially laid in Weihai Torch High tech Industrial Development Zone. The project is jointly funded by Shanggong Shenbei Group and Weihai High tech Venture Capital Partnership, with a planned area of about 103 acres. It will build a headquarters base integrating the production of carbon fiber composite structural components, light aircraft assembly, research and development, and marketing, to help domestic general aviation extend into the high-end composite manufacturing field. Editor/Cheng Liting

Normalized operation of Beijing Central Asia freight trains

On June 14, 2026, the Beijing Tuding Central Asia freight train, fully loaded with auto parts and machinery, sailed towards Kazakhstan, marking the stable operation of the line once a week and the improvement of cross-border logistics channel efficiency.Editor/Gao Xue

Bangladesh's photovoltaic energy storage imports have zero tariffs

On June 11, 2026, Bangladesh announced zero tariffs on imports of photovoltaic modules, lithium batteries, and other products until 2035, and granted tax exemptions to solar power generation companies to activate the new energy market.Editor/Gao Xue

Kenya Konza power transmission project is electrified

In 2026, the Isinya Konza 400 kV transmission line and substation in Kenya will be officially electrified. It will be financed by the Export Import Bank of China and constructed by the Aerospace Construction Group to supply energy to Konza Science and Technology City and remove the battery neck.Editor/Gao Xue