China Power Construction meets with South African Minister of Electricity

On August 3, 2026, Ding Yanzhang, Chairman of China Power Construction Corporation, met with South African Minister of Electricity and Energy Ramohampa in Beijing. Both sides have reached a consensus on deepening cooperation in clean energy development, power grid upgrading, and infrastructure in South Africa, promoting mutually beneficial and win-win development.Editor/Gao Xue

Sinoma International signs $476 million cement equipment contract with Nigeria

Recently, Sinoma International signed a $476 million equipment supply contract with Dangote Industries in Nigeria to provide core equipment, materials, and a 12-month warranty for two new clinker production lines at Itoli Cement Plant. The production line can produce 6000 tons of clinker per day, and it is planned to produce clinker within 24 months after equipment debugging. The project aligns with Dangote's development vision and will help expand local cement production capacity and increase exports, continuing the cooperation between the two parties and demonstrating the strength of Chinese enterprises' deep participation in African infrastructure.Editor/Gong Ziwei

South Korea's National Artificial Intelligence Computing Center starts construction

On August 3, 2026, the Ministry of Science, Technology, Information and Communications of South Korea held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Artificial Intelligence Computing Center at the Sorasido Data Center Park in Hainan County, Gwangju City, Jeollanam do. The total investment of this project is 2.5 trillion Korean won, covering an area of approximately 48000 square meters. It is planned to construct a two-story building and is expected to be completed and put into use in 2028. Editor/Cheng Liting

Sino-Kazakh Civil Aviation Cooperation Boosts Central Asia Air Network via C909

Kazakhstan's Deputy Minister of Transport Rastayev met with Zhang Liang, Vice President of Urumqi Airlines, to discuss the establishment of a joint venture airline and the opening of three new China Kazakhstan routes, with C909 as the main aircraft model. The route is expected to depart in September, helping domestic regional aircraft deepen their cultivation in Central Asia and improve the air passage between China and Kazakhstan. Editor/Min Jing

China Energy Construction enters Abu Dhabi

Recently, China Energy Engineering Corporation established a project office in Metal Park, Abu Dhabi, to undertake the EPC project of Taweelah C 2.6GW gas turbine power plant. The project is one of the largest power contracts in the Gulf region this year, with a construction period of approximately 32 months.Editor/Gao Xue

The sea rail intermodal special line is put into operation in Xiamen

On July 29, 2026, China's first vertical shoreline direct sea rail intermodal line was put into operation at Xiamen Far Sea Port. The railway line is 1586 meters long and has an annual throughput of 250000 TEUs. Goods can be directly loaded onto the train, eliminating intermediate transportation, reducing logistics costs by 15%, and shortening the time by 2 to 3 days.Editor/Gao Xue

Türkiye and Iraq Sign Crude Oil Transportation Agreement

Türkiye and Iraq signed an agreement on August 1 to ensure that crude oil will continue to be transported through the Kirkuk Ceyhan oil pipeline from Iraq to Türkiye. This agreement was signed on the same day by Türkiye National Petroleum Pipeline Company, Iraq's state-owned oil company - National Petroleum Marketing Organization and Northern Petroleum Company in Ankara, Türkiye's capital, for a period of one year.Editor/Gong Ziwei

CB&I wins Abu Dhabi offshore oil well contract

CB&I Asset Solutions has signed a contract with Cosmo E&P Albahriya to provide drilling, engineering design, and operational support services for Block 4 offshore in Abu Dhabi. This signing further consolidates CB&I's position in the Middle East market, and both parties commit to promoting block exploration and development in a safe and environmentally friendly manner.Editor/Gao Xue

EU plans to invest 10 billion euros to build 7 AI super factories

On July 30, 2026, the European Commission announced the start of bidding for the construction of up to seven AI super factories in various parts of Europe. This initiative is led by the industry and has received up to 10 billion euros in funding support from the European Union and member states, and is expected to drive at least 20 billion euros in private investment across the entire EU. The European Commission stated that it has signed letters of intent with AMD, Nvidia, and Qualcomm to ensure that the AI Gigafactory consortium can smoothly acquire the necessary hardware equipment. Editor/Gong Ziwei

Allseas wins Canadian LNG subsea pipeline contract

In July 2026, Swiss marine engineering giant Allseas won the installation contract for the underwater section of the Canadian PRGT natural gas pipeline, which will lay approximately 50 kilometers of pipelines connecting onshore systems with Ksi Lisims floating LNG facilities. The offshore operation plan is scheduled to start in 2029.Editor/Gao Xue

Sinoma Energy Saving signs contract for Uzi air separation plant EPC project

On July 17, 2026, Sinoma Energy Conservation signed an EPC general contract for an air separation unit in Navoi, Uzbekistan. The project is owned by Linde Joint Venture and Navoi Nitrogen Fertilizer Company, marking the company's expansion from clean energy to the field of chemical engineering.Editor/Gao Xue

China National Heavy Machinery Industry Corporation wins Myanmar Railway Bureau project

On July 20, 2026, China National Heavy Machinery Industry Corporation won the bid for the remanufacturing of 2 battery electric multiple units and the renovation of 4 charging electric vehicles for the Myanmar Railway Bureau. This marks a further deepening of cooperation between the two parties, following the renovation of internal combustion locomotives in the 2025-2026 fiscal year.Editor/Gao Xue

Tajikistan invites China to invest in the construction of industrial parks

On July 27, 2026, Ahmadzada, Chairman of the Sogde region of Tajikistan, met with Song Qian, Chairman of China Antai Information Technology Co., Ltd. The two sides discussed the establishment of a mining and metallurgical industrial park in the Sogde region. The Chinese side has sent a delegation to conduct on-site inspections from July 12th to 18th this year. The construction of the park will introduce advanced technology, create employment, and enhance export potential.Editor/Gao Xue

Chinese made air taxis land in Kazakhstan

On July 24, 2026, Shanghai Fengfei Aviation's self-developed large electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft completed its maiden flight in Astana, Kazakhstan, as a supporting event for the 3rd Future Games. The unmanned demonstration flight had a maximum speed and range of 200 kilometers per hour. Kazakhstan has introduced regulations related to low altitude economy to regulate the development of eVTOL industry. The company plans to expand its logistics, rescue, cultural tourism and other applications in Central Asia by using Kazakhstan as its first stop. The aircraft will also be publicly exhibited on July 29-30, 2026.Editor/Gong Ziwei

$210 million logistics hub landing in Kazakhstan

On July 24, 2026, the foundation of the multimodal dry port logistics park was laid in Bakhti Village, Abay District, Kazakhstan. The project has an investment of 210 million US dollars and will be constructed from 2026 to 2028. It is the third railway port between Kazakhstan and China, with an annual designed container throughput of one million TEUs, 200 new positions, supporting docks, bonded warehouses, and employee facilities. It can increase the annual freight volume by 20 to 25 million tons and divert the existing port capacity. 41 investment projects are planned for 2026 in the local area, with copper processing plants starting construction during the same period, and plans to land in special economic zones.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Croatia's 1GW data center approved for access

On July 24, 2026, the Croatian transmission system operator HOPS officially approved the 1GW grid access plan for the Pantheon AI data center, and the project entered the stage of signing the power supply agreement. This data center located in Topsko is jointly built by the American company Pantheon Atlas and the local Kon č ar Group, with a total investment of 50 billion euros. It is planned to start construction in 2027 and be put into operation in 2029. The project will support the construction of a new 400kV substation and 280 kilometers of transmission lines, with an investment of over 500 million euros. After completion, it will be handed over to the Croatian government. Editor/Cheng Liting

Chinese enterprises negotiate two major hydroelectric power stations in Tajikistan

The Tajik Minister of Energy and representatives from China's Gezhouba held talks in Dushanbe to discuss the construction of the 160 MW Aini and 100 MW Yawan hydropower stations in the Zalavshan River basin. Both sides confirmed the deepening of energy cooperation and continued to promote project implementation.Editor/Gao Xue

Egypt officially awards Chinese wind power projects

On July 27, 2026, the Egyptian Minister of Labor inspected the China Electric Power Construction's Rasgarib wind power project and affirmed the project's performance and labor protection effectiveness. The total installed capacity of the project is 200 MW, with an average annual power generation of 800 million kilowatt hours. It is a landmark project for green energy cooperation along the the Belt and Road.Editor/Gao Xue

Two new ports will be built on the east coast of the United Arab Emirates

On July 22, 2026, Dubai Ports International signed a 50 year agreement with Fujairah to construct the Ruqarat Container Port and Diba Fujairah Port, with annual processing capacities of 2.5 million TEUs and 3.6 million tons of general cargo, respectively, to mitigate risks in the Strait of Hormuz.Editor/Gao Xue

China's electric vehicle production capacity accounts for nearly 75% of the global total

On July 21, 2026, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported that China's electric vehicle industry, with its long-term strategic layout, continuous technological innovation, and complete industrial chain advantages, has been at the forefront of the world's electric vehicle revolution. China is currently the undisputed leader in the global electric vehicle industry, producing nearly 75% of the world's electric vehicles. China's advantages are not only reflected in the production field, but also in the leading position in various links of the electric vehicle industry chain.Editor/Gong Ziwei

The world's first photovoltaic ship dual fuel roll on/roll off ship delivered

On July 21, 2026, CSSC Guangchuan International, in collaboration with CSSC Trading, successfully delivered 10800 LNG dual fuel vehicle transport ships to South Korean Ocean Commercial Company through online remote signing. This is the fourth 10000 vehicle class automobile transport ship delivered by China, and also the world's first 10000 vehicle class automobile transport ship equipped with a photovoltaic power generation system.Editor/Gong Ziwei

The world's first integrated computing platform for AI infrastructure has been released

Recently, the New Generation Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure · Advanced Computing Network and Computing Collaboration Forum was held in Shanghai. At the meeting, Hefei Zhongke Brain Intelligence Technology Co., Ltd. released three industrial achievements, namely, the world's first computing and electronics integration platform for AI infrastructure, led the first "the Belt and Road" Token strategic alliance in China, shared practical experience of the optimal path of computing and electronics collaboration, and built a complete landing framework for the green and global development of China's AI infrastructure from the technology base to cross-border ecology.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Angola's 1.717 billion yuan electrolytic aluminum phase II project signed and landed

Recently, Zhonggong International Engineering (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Zhonggong International Engineering Co., Ltd., signed a business contract with Huatong Angola Industrial Co., Ltd. for the Angola Huatong Electrolytic Aluminum Production Line Phase II project (Sections 1-6) at the 17th International Infrastructure Investment and Construction Summit and Exhibition. The contract amount is approximately 1.717 billion yuan. The project is located in Dande Industrial Park, Dande City, Bengo Province, Angola, and will build a new electrolytic aluminum production line with an annual output of 120000 tons. Zhonggong International Jiangsu is responsible for project design, equipment procurement, installation and commissioning, with a contract period of 24 months from the start of construction.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Türkiye Enterprise Starts Kyrgyz Kazalman Large Hydropower Station

Recently, Türkiye Ihras Holding launched the construction of Kyrgyz Kazalman Hydropower Station. The project has an investment of over 10 billion US dollars and a total installed capacity of 912 megawatts. It is planned to be completed within six years, with an annual power generation of over 3.75 billion kilowatt hours after completion, which can guarantee electricity supply for 2 million households. Editor/Min Jing

Chongqing Monorail Operation Experience Export to Malaysia

On July 9, 2026, Chongqing Rail Transit signed a memorandum of cooperation with Prasarana, Malaysia, to export systematic experience in operation management, digital maintenance, and other areas to Kuala Lumpur Monorail. The internationalization of Chinese owned rail transit will extend from construction to operation.Editor/Gao Xue

SABIC plans to invest in Rongsheng

On July 16, 2026, Saudi Arabia's SABIC plans to invest 33 billion yuan in the Rongsheng New Materials Jintang project, adding to China's high-end new materials production capacity layout.Editor/Gao Xue

Tanzan Railway Activation Project Groundbreaking

On July 17th, the comprehensive building of the High Skilled Talent Training Center and Modern Dispatch Command Center for the Tanzania Zambia Railway Activation Project was laid in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, marking the official entry of the project into the physical construction phase. The two centers cover a total area of 21800 square meters and have a total construction area of 9870 square meters. They integrate talent cultivation, operation management, dispatch command, and logistics support, and are equipped with five professional dispatch stations, as well as train dispatch communication and comprehensive monitoring systems. The project is constructed by China Civil Engineering Corporation and will support the modernization of the operation capacity of the Tanzania Zambia Railway after completion. Editor/Cheng Liting

Saudi electric vehicle market welcomes billions of business opportunities

The wave of electrification in Saudi Arabia has fully begun, with plans to have electric vehicles account for 30% of the capital's market by 2030. The annual growth rate of the charging pile market is expected to exceed 22%, and the annual sales of new energy vehicles are expected to exceed 120000 units. Chinese car companies have seized the billion dollar blue ocean by leveraging their full industry chain and high-temperature adaptation advantages.Editor/Gao Xue

Aktau Port Hub put into operation

On July 14, 2026, the first phase of the Aktau Port container hub jointly built by China and Kazakhstan was put into operation, and the first batch of 55 TEUs of Chinese commodity trains were completed. This node connects the China Europe railway with the Caspian Sea shipping, which will compress cross-border transportation efficiency and smooth the Asia Europe corridor.Editor/Gao Xue

OneSubsea wins deepwater contract in Ivory Coast

OneSubsea and Eni have signed the EPC contract for Phase III of the Baleine project in Cote d'Ivoire, providing a complete set of subsea production systems for 13 wells, including Christmas trees, umbilical cables, manifolds, and control systems. After the third phase is put into operation, the daily production of the oil field will increase from 60000 barrels to 150000 barrels, and the daily production of natural gas will increase from 80 million cubic feet to 200 million cubic feet. Previously, China Wison Clean Energy had signed three FPSO EPCIC contracts, with a processing capacity of 90000 barrels of crude oil and 160 million cubic feet of natural gas per day. The final investment decision for this project was completed in May, and it is planned to become one of the largest offshore energy development projects in West Africa. Editor/Cheng Liting