Kazakh and Chinese Foreign Ministries Discuss Strategic Priorities in Beijing

The foreign ministries of Kazakhstan and China held consultations in Beijing, co chaired by Deputy Foreign Minister Isagaliev of Kazakhstan and Assistant Foreign Minister Liu Bin of China. Both sides evaluate the progress of bilateral relations, finalize practical cooperation directions such as industry, energy, and transportation, and agree to continue multilateral coordination on international issues. Editor/Min Jing

Bohai Oilfield Pengbo Area Completes 100 Wells to Boost Crude Output

On September 28, 2026, CNOOC Tianjin Branch completed drilling operations for 100 wells in the booming area of Bohai Oilfield, with new well production exceeding the allocated capacity, resulting in an average daily increase of over 3000 cubic meters of crude oil in Penglai Oilfield Group. The project has overcome multiple drilling difficulties, optimized the process to speed up and increase efficiency, and the drilling plan in this area will increase by nearly 80% year-on-year in 2026. Editor/Min Jing

SGCC Holds Talks with China Huadian

On September 29, 2026, at SGCC headquarters, Zhang Zhigang and Zhang Wenfeng held talks with CHD Ye Xiangdong and Xu Shubiao. Both sides will deepen practical cooperation based on the 15th Five Year Plan, coordinate the implementation of power supply guarantee, work together to promote the construction of a new power system, and assist in the high-quality development of the energy and power industry. Several corporate executives will attend and exchange ideas. Editor/Min Jing

Cornex shortlisted for 4GWh energy storage centralized procurement

On September 28, 2026, Cornex was shortlisted for the national comprehensive green energy 4GWh energy storage centralized procurement, and the new orders for 2026 have exceeded 180GWh.Editor/Gao Xue

China's first 10 million kilowatt level Shage Wilderness Base has made key progress

By 2026, all four intercooling towers of the coal-fired power project supporting the new energy base in the northern part of Kubu will reach their peak. After the base is completed, it can transmit approximately 40 billion kilowatt hours of electricity to the Beijing Tianjin Hebei region annually.Editor/Gao Xue

China Laos Railway Moten Vientiane Intercity Train Launches

On September 28, 2026, the Boten Vientiane intercity train in Laos section of the China Laos Railway will be launched for the first time, with two trains running every day, so that people in the north can return on the same day.Editor/Gao Xue

The first phase of the 750 kV project in Jinchang, Gansu has been put into operation

On September 29, 2026, with the completion of the last transfer order, all equipment entered the trial operation stage, marking the smooth operation of the first phase of the Gansu Jinchang Water Source 750 kV Transmission and Transformation Project, laying the foundation for the project to be fully completed and put into operation on schedule. As a key energy project in Gansu Province, the Gansu Jinchang Water Source 750 kV Transmission and Transformation Project undertakes the important mission of integrating new energy into the grid, optimizing regional power grid structure, and enhancing power transmission capacity in Jinchang and Wuwei areas. At the same time, it provides strong grid support for the ± 800 kV high-voltage direct current transmission project from Gansu to Zhejiang.Editor/Gong Ziwei

The largest LNG receiving station in Northeast China has been completed

On September 29, 2026, the largest LNG receiving station in Northeast China, the Yingkou LNG receiving station, was completed in Yingkou, Liaoning and entered the stage of joint commissioning and production preparation. After the project reaches its production capacity, its annual LNG unloading capacity will reach 6.2 million tons, and its annual natural gas supply capacity will reach 8.7 billion cubic meters.Editor/Gong Ziwei

The world's tallest dam, Dashixia, welcomes unit power generation

The first batch of Units 1 and 2 of the Dashixia Water Conservancy Hub in Xinjiang, invested and constructed by China Energy Engineering Gezhouba Group, will be connected to the grid for power generation on September 29, 2026. As one of the major water-saving and water supply projects in China, the first batch of units put into operation marks the beginning of the comprehensive ecological, irrigation, flood control, and power generation benefits of this super project standing deep in the Tianshan Mountains. The Dashixia Water Conservancy Hub Project broke the world record for concrete faced gravel dams with a maximum dam height of 247 meters.Editor/Gong Ziwei

The world's largest pile driving ship sets sail for overseas use

The world's largest pile driver ship independently developed by China has been shipped from Jiangsu to Brazil to participate in the construction of the El Salvador Cross Sea Bridge, marking the official commissioning of the ship. China's high-end offshore equipment has made new breakthroughs in major infrastructure construction overseas. Editor/Cheng Liting

Hutuo River Water Supply Project connects 82 kilometers of Taiyuan water transmission line

The Hutuo River Water Supply Project, an important component of the second horizontal part of Shanxi's modern water network, has officially supplied water to Taiyuan City. The project consists of two parts: the Qingshui River Water Source Project and the Water Supply Project. The total length of the water supply line is about 82 kilometers, spanning Wutai County, Dingxiang County, Xinfu District of Xinzhou City and Yangqu County of Taiyuan City. The annual water diversion capacity can reach 30 million cubic meters. Editor/Cheng Liting

Libya's main oil pipeline resumes transporting crude oil

On September 26, 2026, the valve of the main oil pipeline connecting the Sharala oil field with the Zawiya refinery and export terminal has reopened after being closed for several days, and crude oil transportation has resumed. The Libyan National Oil Company has issued a statement saying that it has resumed the transportation of crude oil through pipelines. The company has taken measures to safely restart operations to ensure a stable supply of crude oil to the Zawiye refinery and export terminals. Editor/Cheng Liting

The world's largest pile driver ship is set to sail for the Brazil Cross Sea Bridge

On September 27, 2026, the world's largest pile driving ship, Tiejian Bridge Pile 1, invested and built by China Railway Construction Bridge Bureau, was shipped from the Lusi Port Foreign Trade Terminal in Jiangsu Province to Wan Sheng Bay in Bahia, Brazil. It will participate in the construction of the largest cross sea cable-stayed bridge in Latin America - the El Salvador Cross Sea Bridge.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Sichuan Nanchong Jialing River Grand Bridge successfully closed

Recently, the Jialing River Extra Large Bridge on the Langying Expressway in Nanchong, Sichuan was successfully closed. This bridge has a total length of 1379 meters and a deck width of 32.5 meters. It is a double tower double cable plane cable-stayed bridge and a key control project of Langying Expressway.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Shaanxi has made breakthroughs in the field of green hydrogen electricity applications

Recently, at the Shaanxi Hydrogen Energy Quality Technology Innovation Base, Xi'an 1908 New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. officially delivered the country's first 100 kW wind/solar hydrogen production hydrogen storage hydrogen release power generation integrated system to Xuji Group. This system fills the gap in the field of solid-state hydrogen storage and multi energy coupling applications in China, demonstrating the original innovation and achievement transformation level of Shaanxi's hydrogen energy industry.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Gansu Jiuquan Gets National Hydrogen Comprehensive Application Pilot Status

Gansu Jiuquan has successfully been included in the Xinjiang Chengdu Chongqing hydrogen energy comprehensive application city cluster, becoming the only approved city or prefecture in Gansu. The pilot period is four years, with a focus on core areas such as green ammonia alcohol and hydrogen energy transportation. Leveraging wind and photovoltaic resources, we will build a green electricity green hydrogen green chemical product chain and construct the Hami Jiuquan Sichuan Chongqing hydrogen energy corridor, injecting strong momentum into regional development of new quality productivity and achieving dual carbon goals. Editor/Min Jing

First Arrays of CR21G-built Hetian Minfeng PV Sand Control Project Achieve Grid Connection

The project is located in Minfeng County, Hotan, Xinjiang, and is constructed by CR21G. It covers an area of approximately 22000 acres and is the largest photovoltaic sand control project in Hotan area. The project has successfully reversed power transmission and the first batch of grid connected power generation has entered the grid connected debugging stage. It is expected to generate 1.5 billion kilowatt hours of electricity in the first year, with an average annual transmission of clean electricity exceeding 1.18 billion kilowatt hours, which can meet the annual electricity consumption of about 400000 households in southern Xinjiang and help achieve regional energy conservation, emission reduction, and dual carbon goals. Editor/Min Jing

One Year On: Cha'erhan Lithium Project Delivers Stable High-Grade Output

The project has been in operation for one year, with a capacity ramp up exceeding expectations. The annual production plan has been completed by 104%, and the product quality has remained stable at 99.6%. The electricity consumption has decreased by more than 40% compared to the design value; Simultaneously promoting the construction of smart factories, the comprehensive lithium recovery rate has increased, injecting salt lake power into the national new energy supply chain. Editor/Min Jing

China leads the establishment of 7 international natural gas standards

In 2026, the International Organization for Standardization approved all seven international natural gas standards led by China, covering upstream areas such as shale gas, carbon footprint, core sampling, and hydrate testing.Editor/Gao Xue

Nigeria claims that cooperation with China brings development opportunities

On September 23, 2026, the Nigerian Minister of Electricity stated in Abuja that the power cooperation between Nigeria and China will help Nepal obtain reliable electricity, and the bilateral trade volume has reached 17 billion US dollars in the first half of 2026.Editor/Gao Xue

The freight volume at Khorgos Port exceeded 31.22 million tons in the first eight months

From January to August 2026, the import and export freight volume of Khorgos Port will reach 31.229 million tons, an increase of 1.6% year on year, and the road rail multimodal transport will continue to release customs clearance efficiency.Editor/Gao Xue

Guangzhou Unveils Low-Altitude Economy List to Connect Supply and Demand of Scenarios

The Guangzhou Municipal Transportation Bureau has released a list of demand and supply capacity for local low altitude economic application scenarios, with a total of 77 items, including 30 demand items and 47 supply items, covering multiple fields such as public governance, low altitude transportation, and low altitude consumption, to assist in the implementation and construction of low altitude economic scenarios. Editor/Min Jing

SOEs Strengthen Docking to Promote High-end Energy Equipment Going Global

Recently, Sinomach Engineering Group and CAMCE teams visited China Aero Engine Gas Turbine, Aero Engine Power, and Shaangu Group for inspection and exchange. All parties have held in-depth talks on strategic coordination and industrial chain cooperation, reached a consensus, and will form a strong alliance to promote the development of domestic high-end energy equipment in the international market. Editor/Min Jing

China’s Northernmost High‑Speed Railway Readies for Launch, Crew & New Stations Unveiled

The Harbin Yichun high-speed railway, the northernmost high-speed railway in China, will be opened on September 28, 2026. The Harbin passenger transport section will set up its first crew, and all six newly built station buildings are ready. The total length of the line is 318 kilometers, with a designed speed of 250 kilometers per hour. Yichunxi Station is the highest latitude high-speed railway station in China. The new line will open up the transportation channel in northern Heilongjiang and promote the development of culture and tourism along the line. Editor/Min Jing

Progress has been made in supporting coal-fired power plants at the Shagehuang base

In September 2026, all four intercooling towers of the supporting coal-fired power project for the northern new energy base in Kubu, China's first 10 million kilowatt level Shagehuang base, will be installed at the top, adopting a four tower in one layout scheme. After the completion of the entire base, it can transmit approximately 40 billion kilowatt hours of electricity to the Beijing Tianjin Hebei region annually.Editor/Gao Xue

Progress of Sumeda Congo Data Center 82%

On September 22, 2026, Congolese Deputy Prime Minister Bouya inspected the Brazzaville National Data Center constructed by Sumeda, and the overall progress reached 82%. The project is jointly funded by the African Development Bank and the Congolese government, and is scheduled to be put into operation by the end of 2026, but power access and equipment debugging are still to be completed.Editor/Gao Xue

Yongchun 500 million yuan independent energy storage project signed a contract

On September 18, 2026, the independent energy storage project in Yongchun County, Fujian Province was signed and landed in Wulijie Town. The total planned investment is about 500 million yuan, mainly for the construction of independent energy storage power stations and supporting facilities. After the completion of the project, it will optimize the operation of the regional power grid, enhance the capacity of new energy consumption, and create local employment opportunities.Editor/Gao Xue

Exploring 100 billion cubic meters of deep coalbed methane fields in the Ordos Basin

On September 27, 2026, it was learned from China National Petroleum Corporation that the newly discovered geological reserves of coalbed methane in the Sanjiaobei block located in Lvliang, Shanxi exceeded 100 billion cubic meters, marking important progress in the exploration and development of deep coalbed methane in China and providing new support for ensuring national energy security. By the end of 2025, the cumulative proven geological reserves of deep coalbed methane in China have exceeded 1 trillion cubic meters.Editor/Gong Ziwei

The installed power generation capacity in China has exceeded 4.1 billion kilowatts

As of the end of August 2026, the cumulative installed power generation capacity in China is 4.103 billion kilowatts. On September 24th, the National Energy Administration released the national electricity statistics data from January to August. As of the end of August, the cumulative installed power generation capacity in China was 4.103 billion kilowatts, a year-on-year increase of 11.1%. Among them, the installed capacity of solar power generation was 1.299 billion kilowatts, a year-on-year increase of 16.3%; The installed capacity of wind power was 693 million kilowatts, a year-on-year increase of 19.6%. From January to August, the cumulative average utilization of power generation equipment in China was 1942 hours, a decrease of 163 hours compared to the same period last year.Editor/Gong Ziwei

The world's largest pile driver ships to Brazil

On September 27, 2026, the world's largest pile driving ship, Tiejian Bridge Pile 1, invested and built by China Railway Construction Bridge Bureau, was shipped from the Lusi Port Foreign Trade Terminal in Jiangsu Province to Wan Sheng Bay in Bahia, Brazil. It will participate in the construction of the largest cross sea cable-stayed bridge in Latin America - the El Salvador Cross Sea Bridge.Editor/Gong Ziwei