Greek shipowner Oceanbulk orders 3 Carlson class ships in China

Oceanbulk, a subsidiary of the well-known Greek shipowner Petros Pappas, recently ordered three Karsam type bulk carriers from a Chinese shipyard, becoming another Greek shipping company to choose a Chinese shipbuilding company. This move demonstrates the competitiveness and attractiveness of China's shipbuilding industry in the international market. In addition to Oceanbulk's three new ship orders, several Greek shipping companies have recently placed orders with Chinese shipyards. Among them, Efnav company ordered 6 Carl Sam type ships, and Eastern Mediterranean Maritime company also ordered 4 similar ships. It is worth noting that Petros Pappas also controls the bulk carrier giant Star Bulk Carriers. This week, the company also placed an additional order for 8 Carlson bulk carriers at Chinese shipyards, including 3 resale vessels that have already started construction and 5 new ships. These 82000 deadweight ton ships are equipped with desulfurization devices, with a single ship cost of approximately 35 million US dollars, and are scheduled to be delivered in 2026. At the same time, Oceanbulk is actively expanding into the container ship market and is in talks with Chinese shipyards to build two 3100TEU feeder container ships. If the order is fulfilled, it will be Petros Pappas' return to the container shipping industry after a 7-year hiatus. This ship type is becoming a popular choice in the current market due to its flexible route adaptability and efficient port operation capabilities. Chinese shipbuilding enterprises continue to gain the favor of international shipowners with advanced construction technology, reliable delivery capabilities, and competitive costs. The continuous orders placed by Greek shipowners this time further consolidate China's position as an important global shipbuilding center. Editor/Yang Beihua

Algeria restarts 5000 hectare cotton farm project in southern region

Algeria recently announced the restart of an important agricultural project in the southern province of Adrar - the "Cotton Agriculture Comprehensive Enterprise" covering an area of 5000 hectares. This measure marks a crucial step for the country in promoting localized production of important raw materials and achieving agricultural autonomy. Algerian Minister of Industry Yahya Bashir visited the project site on Monday for inspection. At present, the agricultural comprehensive facility is undergoing comprehensive restoration and technical research. The restoration plan includes multiple key steps: evaluating the capacity of water wells, repairing the water supply system, connecting to the national power grid, and completing detailed economic and technical feasibility studies. In order to enhance the technical level of the project and strengthen local talent cultivation, the project party has signed a cooperation agreement with the Spanish enterprise LS ALCANTARA system to introduce modern management and operation technology. Minister Bashir emphasized during the inspection that the government will make every effort to eliminate various obstacles in the project progress process, strictly carry out work according to the established schedule, and ensure that the farm and supporting industrial units are put into operation as soon as possible. The restart of this project reflects the Algerian government's firm determination to revitalize existing assets and enhance the autonomy of the agricultural industry. After the project is fully operational, it is expected to effectively promote the economic diversification process in the southern region of Algeria and create a large number of high skilled employment opportunities for the local area, which is of great significance for improving the regional economic development pattern. This project is also an important component of Algeria's national agricultural strategy, demonstrating the country's policy orientation in reducing import dependence and developing independent agricultural industries. With the advancement of the project, it is expected to bring new development opportunities to related agricultural technology, equipment, and service fields. Editor/Yang Beihua

Qiddiya Saudi Arabia launches bid for 980 million riyals of employee dormitories

Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC), a large entertainment project developer in Saudi Arabia, recently released a public tender for the construction of employee dormitories, with a contract amount of approximately 980 million Saudi riyals (approximately 261 million US dollars), marking a new stage for this giant entertainment city project. The bidding project covers an area of over 105000 square meters, and the deadline for bidding is November 30th. This is another significant development after QIC awarded a 5.2 billion riyal (approximately 1.4 billion US dollars) performance arts center construction contract to local contractor Nesma&Partners in October. The art center will have three theaters with a total seating capacity of over 3000, and will be equipped with a suspended open-air circular theater overlooking the city landscape, providing 500 suspended seats. As a key development strategy project in Saudi Arabia, Qiddiya Entertainment City plans to include multiple world-class entertainment facilities such as e-sports arena, Prince Mohammed bin Salman Stadium, racing track, Dragon Ball theme park, Six Flags theme park, and water park Aquarabia. According to GlobalData data, the Saudi leisure tourism market continues to grow rapidly. In 2023, the domestic leisure tourism volume in Saudi Arabia reached 33.76 million trips, more than double the 16.74 million trips in 2018; From 2018 to 2023, the leisure visit volume of international tourists will increase by about 600%. The promotion of the Qiddiya project will further enhance Saudi Arabia's competitiveness in the regional leisure tourism market and help achieve the goal of economic diversification. Editor/Yang Beihua

China Power Construction won the bid for flood control project with 427 million yuan

Recently, the EPC general contracting project for ecological flood control and restoration in Anlan Honggou and Xigu Honggou has been announced as the winning bidder. The consortium formed by East China Survey and Design Institute Co., Ltd. of China Electric Power Construction Group and China Water Resources and Hydropower Sixth Engineering Bureau Co., Ltd. has successfully won the bid with a bid price of 427 million yuan. This project includes four major sections: main channel management, branch channel management, special improvement, and information technology engineering. The main ditch treatment will build a 3.4-kilometer flood channel slope protection and bottom protection, and a 0.8-kilometer embankment; The management of the tributary involves the construction of 6.57 kilometers of ecological revetment; The special upgrading project will build 18.135 kilometers of patrol roads; The information technology project will build a digital twin base plate and a flash flood warning system. Six companies participated in this bidding process, and after evaluation, four companies entered the final stage. The joint venture of China Electric Power Construction East China Institute is far ahead with a comprehensive score of 92.38 points. The joint venture of Gansu Provincial Water Resources and Hydropower Engineering Bureau and Yangtze River Survey, Planning, Design and Research Co., Ltd. in second place scored 70.04 points, while the joint venture of China Electric Power Construction Kunming Institute in third place quoted 421 million yuan. Industry analysis believes that the technological accumulation of Zhongdian Jianhua East Institute in the field of water conservancy informatization is the key factor for its victory. The winning bid of this project marks an important step forward in the construction of ecological governance and flood control system in Gansu Province by 2025, which will provide strong support for local water security. Editor/Yang Beihua

Water conservancy investment is expected to exceed 7 trillion yuan during

With the inclusion of water conservancy into the national security system in the 15th Five Year Plan, water conservancy construction is entering a new round of high-intensity investment cycle. According to estimates, the investment scale of water conservancy construction in China during the 15th Five Year Plan period will exceed 7 trillion yuan, a significant increase from the investment scale of 5.4 trillion yuan during the 14th Five Year Plan period. This expectation is based on solid project reserves in various regions. Sichuan Province has reserved over 4400 water conservancy projects with a total investment of approximately 870 billion yuan; Guangxi plans 211 major water safety projects during the 15th Five Year Plan period, with a total investment of 456.2 billion yuan. These provide solid support for the investment target of 7 trillion yuan. Local governments have demonstrated strong execution capabilities. Sichuan Province launches a "100 day campaign" to ensure the achievement of the water conservancy investment target of 70 billion yuan by 2025; In the first half of 2025, the growth rate of water conservancy investment in Guangxi will reach 45.3%, ranking first in the country. Industry insiders analyze that this round of investment will drive the development of the entire industry chain, including engineering construction, pipe materials, water pumps, and electromechanical equipment. Meanwhile, with a large number of projects completed and put into operation, the operation and maintenance market will usher in new opportunities. Water conservancy construction not only drives economic growth - from January to August 2025, Sichuan's water conservancy construction will drive the province's GDP growth to over 90 billion yuan, but more importantly, it will strengthen the foundation of national water security, food security, and ecological security, providing solid guarantees for coping with extreme weather conditions. Under the national security strategy positioning, the water conservancy industry is ushering in a true "golden decade". Editor/Yang Beihua

AVIC International signs contract for Laos National Highway Restoration Survey Project

Recently, AVIC International Project Engineering Company signed a memorandum of understanding with the government of Bolikhamxay Province and PSL Company in Laos regarding the survey and design work for the restoration and upgrading of some sections of National Highway 21 Phase II and National Highway 1D. This project covers the survey and design of National Highway 21 Phase II (from Pengmengkun Village to Daxi Village, with a total length of 56 kilometers) and National Highway 1D (from Daxi Village to the border of Saisongben Province, with a total length of 1.10 kilometers), laying the foundation for the restoration and upgrading to be launched in 2025. The total length of National Highway 21 is 81 kilometers, which is the core trunk line connecting the northern provinces of Laos and leading to Yong'an Port in Vietnam, and is crucial for regional socio-economic development. This cooperation marks new progress made by AVIC International in promoting infrastructure connectivity between China and Laos. Editor/Yang Beihua

Poland launches 19.3 billion yuan mega deepwater port project to create a new hub

The Polish government recently announced a major infrastructure plan to invest 2.35 billion euros (approximately 19.3 billion yuan) in the construction of the Pomeranian Point deepwater container hub. The project is located at the port of Szczecin Sivino Uygice and will fill the gap in the layout of ports in northern Poland, becoming the second deep-water port after Gdansk Port capable of accommodating the world's largest container ships. According to the plan, the project will reclaim 186 hectares of land and build a new 3-kilometer dock shoreline, including a 1.3-kilometer deep-water container dock shoreline and a harbor pool depth of 17 meters. After completion, it can dock three ultra large container ships simultaneously, with an annual designed throughput capacity of 2 million TEUs. The project is expected to determine the winning bidder in the fourth quarter of 2026, officially commence construction in 2027, and be put into operation in 2029. To support the new port facilities, the Polish government will simultaneously build a modern road and railway collection and distribution system, and adopt zero emission technology and shore power system, committed to creating a green and environmentally friendly port. The investment plan also includes a logistics park covering an area of 47 hectares. The Port Authority of Szczecin Sivino Ujisze stated that this is the most ambitious expansion plan for the port in 75 years, which will significantly enhance Poland's competitiveness in the Baltic shipping market. The advancement of this project will also provide new opportunities for Chinese enterprises to deepen cooperation with Poland in the field of infrastructure construction. Editor/Yang Beihua

Syria launches 5 GW gas solar complementary energy project

Recently, the Syrian Ministry of Energy signed an agreement with an international business alliance led by Qatar's UCC Holdings Group to collaborate on the construction of a power generation project with a total installed capacity of 5000 megawatts. The project innovatively adopts a hybrid power generation mode of natural gas and solar energy. According to a statement released by the Syrian Ministry of Energy through official channels, the project includes four main power plants and supporting solar energy projects: a new 1200 MW power plant in northern Aleppo, a 1000 MW power plant in Deir ez Zor province and the Zaitoun region, and an 800 MW power plant in the Mehadah region. In addition, the 1000 MW solar energy project will be distributed in four regions, forming a complementary energy layout of gas and light. This batch of projects is a key component of Syria's national power grid restoration plan, aimed at improving energy efficiency and ensuring stable power supply. The Syrian Ministry of Energy emphasizes that this is of decisive significance for achieving energy independence and reducing external dependence, and will provide lasting impetus for post-war economic recovery. Editor/Yang Beihua

Dubai launches a new phase of bidding for the world's largest photovoltaic park

Recently, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority in the United Arab Emirates officially launched the bidding for the seventh phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park project, planning to add 2 GW of photovoltaic installed capacity and supporting 1.4 GW/8.4 GWh battery energy storage systems. The project is developed using an independent power generation model. According to the bidding documents released in February 2025, the original plan was to construct 1.6-2 gigawatts of photovoltaic and 1 gigawatt/6-hour energy storage systems, but the latest plan will increase the energy storage scale to the current level. Currently, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority has received 49 letters of intent for bidding. The solar park currently has an installed capacity of 3860 megawatts, with an additional 800 megawatts under construction. The construction scale of each stage is as follows: Phase I 13 MW, Phase II 200 MW, Phase III 800 MW, Phase V 900 MW, and Phase VI 1.8 GW. After the completion of the seventh phase project, it is expected that the total installed capacity of the park will increase to 8060 megawatts by 2030, which can reduce carbon dioxide emissions by more than 8.5 million tons per year. This project will further deepen the cooperation between China and the United Arab Emirates in the field of clean energy. Editor/Yang Beihua

The 8th China Energy Engineering Import Expo signed a contrac billion US dollars

On November 6th, the signing ceremony for the China Energy Engineering Trading Group of the 8th CIIE was held at the Shanghai National Convention and Exhibition Center, with a total signing amount of 1.828 billion US dollars, setting a new historical high. At the centralized signing ceremony, companies affiliated with China Energy Engineering Corporation signed equipment procurement agreements with companies such as Hitachi Energy from Japan, Xiaoxing Group from South Korea, and Port Authority of Singapore. Among them, the wind turbines and photovoltaic modules purchased from German companies such as Siemens Energy will be used in Saudi Arabia's Shakira 1GW, Stella 2GW wind power projects, and Fries 2GW photovoltaic projects. It is reported that in the past eight years, the demand for contracts signed by subsidiaries of China Energy Construction Organization at the CIIE has been increasing year by year, reaching a total of 11.959 billion US dollars. Editor/Xu Shengpeng

The world's largest green hydrogen pipeline project starts construction

Recently, the world's largest green hydrogen transmission pipeline project, the Kangbao Caofeidian hydrogen long-distance pipeline, officially started construction in Zhangjiakou, Hebei. The project is constructed by Zhangjiakou Haitai Hydrogen Energy Technology Co., Ltd. with a total investment of 13.45 billion yuan and a total pipeline length of approximately 1038 kilometers. With its five "world records" in diameter, pressure, transmission capacity, distance, and steel grade, it has become a benchmark project in the global hydrogen energy transportation field. The pipeline starts from Zhangjiakou Kangbao Hydrogen Production Plant and ends at Tangshan Caofeidian Terminal Station, passing through 3 cities and 18 counties. It has a design pressure of 7.2 megapascals, a pipe diameter of 813 millimeters, and an annual hydrogen transmission capacity of over 1.5 million tons. This new energy artery will effectively solve the geographical separation problem between green hydrogen production and consumption markets, providing stable and reliable clean energy guarantees for the green hydrogen based energy industry cluster in the Beijing Tianjin Hebei region. It is reported that the project construction and operation party, Haitai Hydrogen Energy Technology, was established in 2023 and is the core platform under Haitai New Energy that focuses on hydrogen energy business. Faced with pressure on performance in the third quarter of 2025, Haitai New Energy is accelerating its strategic adjustment. While terminating its domestic 5 billion yuan photovoltaic cell project, it is actively expanding into the entire hydrogen energy industry chain and overseas markets, committed to building the most influential hydrogen energy supply and service provider in the Beijing Tianjin Hebei region. Editor/Yang Beihua

The construction of the largest hydroelectric power station in Rwanda with Chinese aid

Recently, the second hydroelectric power station project on the Nabaronga River in Rwanda, which was designed and constructed with preferential loans provided by China, has successfully started the key construction node of dam filling in 2025. This project is the largest preferential loan project in the economic and trade cooperation between China and Rwanda, with an installed capacity of 43.5 megawatts and a reservoir capacity of 803.8 million cubic meters. It is listed as a key project of the Forum on China Africa Cooperation. The project officially started construction in May 2022 and successfully completed river closure in July 2023, entering the main construction phase. Faced with a complex construction environment, the Chinese project team actively coordinated, conducted scientific experiments, and collaborated with multiple parties to overcome technical difficulties, effectively ensuring the smooth progress of the dam project. After the completion of the power station, it will greatly alleviate the power shortage problem in Rwanda and become another exemplary project of China Africa friendly cooperation. Editor/Yang Beihua

China Heavy Machinery signs energy storage project contract

Recently, China National Heavy Machinery Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "China National Heavy Machinery"), as the leading party, officially signed a contract for a 100MW/200MWh grid type energy storage project with Cambodia State Power Company (EDC). At the signing ceremony, EDC President Zhu Lhasa, Vice General Manager of China National Heavy Machinery Heavy Industry Corporation and Chairman and General Manager of China National Heavy Machinery Industry Corporation Xiao Ping, Vice General Manager of China National Heavy Machinery Industry Corporation Xu Jia, and representatives of the consortium members attended together. This project is one of Cambodia's important initiatives to promote energy infrastructure construction by 2025. After the completion of the project, it will significantly enhance the stability of Cambodia's regional power grid, effectively ensure the security of local power supply, and inject strong impetus into the country's energy green and low-carbon transformation. Editor/Yang Beihua

The first cross-border bus between China and Laos has been opened

On November 3, 2025, under the joint witness of representatives from China and Laos, the first cross-border bus route connecting Mohan Railway Station in China and Moding Railway Station in Laos was officially opened for operation. The total length of the line is about 16 kilometers, starting and ending at the railway stations of both countries, and passengers can stop at the ports of both sides midway. The route operates 5 trips per day, with a one-way travel time of approximately 50 minutes. The opening of this international passenger transport route is a beneficial exploration to promote the soft connectivity of rules and standards, improve port clearance efficiency, and optimize cross-border transportation services. It not only greatly improves the transportation convenience in the border areas between China and Laos, but also provides a safe, efficient, comfortable, and economical new choice for cross-border travel for passengers from both countries and the wider region. Editor/Yang Beihua

AIIB will establish an office in Hong Kong

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank announced on November 3 that it plans to establish an office in Hong Kong to meet its growing business needs. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government welcomed this decision on the same day and promised to fully assist the AIIB in promoting the sustainable development of Asian infrastructure. The Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury of Hong Kong, Xu Zhengyu, stated that the SAR government will actively cooperate with the needs of the AIIB and provide necessary support for the establishment of the office. As a member of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, Hong Kong will assist the bank in fully utilizing its thriving capital market, world-class professional services, and diversified financial products to support its operations in project financing, bond issuance, investment, and financial management. The AIIB officially opened and operated in January 2016, and Hong Kong became a member in June 2017. This multilateral development bank has always been committed to promoting sustainable economic development, creating wealth, and improving infrastructure connectivity in Asia through investments in infrastructure and other productive sectors. At the same time, the bank actively encourages private capital to participate in project investments that are beneficial to regional economic development, and maintains close cooperation with other multilateral and bilateral development agencies to jointly promote regional cooperation and partnerships. Editor/Yang Beihua

China Construction Fourth Engineering Bureau signs contract for Laos hospital project

Recently, China Construction Fourth Engineering Bureau (Cambodia) Co., Ltd. officially signed a contract with a 10% Korean company for the construction project of UHS Hospital in Laos. This project is the first medical construction project undertaken by China Construction Fourth Engineering Bureau in Laos, marking a new breakthrough for Chinese construction companies in the field of medical infrastructure in Southeast Asia. The construction project of UHS Hospital in Laos is located within the University of Health Sciences in Vientiane, with a total construction area of approximately 35000 square meters. The project construction covers the main structure of the hospital, the simulation center building, and related supporting facilities. As an important livelihood project, the project will significantly improve the level of local medical infrastructure after completion, and become a new model for deepening China Laos friendship and promoting people's livelihood cooperation along the the Belt and Road. At the signing ceremony, He Jipeng, Executive General Manager of China Construction Fourth Engineering Bureau (Cambodia) Co., Ltd., Tang Guoqi, Assistant General Manager, and Li Shangxuan, Director of One percent Company in South Korea, attended together with other guests. This cooperation not only demonstrates the professional strength of CSCEC Fourth Engineering Division in the field of overseas medical buildings, but also reflects the successful practice of international enterprises in jointly building the the Belt and Road livelihood project. Editor/Yang Beihua

China undertakes the construction and production of solar energy in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

The Zhongxin Bo Saudi Arabia Jeddah 5-GW solar power plant project, which is under the general contracting of China Energy Engineering Construction Group, was recently completed, put into operation and officially opened in 2025. The project is located in the Jeddah Third Industrial Park in Saudi Arabia, about 60 kilometers away from Jeddah Port, with a total construction area of 35679.72 square meters. The factory construction mainly includes 2 production workshops, 1 administrative office complex building, and multiple supporting facilities, including 2 distribution rooms, 2 air compressor rooms, fire water tanks, domestic water tanks and other structures, equipment foundations, and outdoor supporting projects. The smooth operation of this project has strongly supported the improvement of the photovoltaic industry chain in Saudi Arabia's 2030 vision, and promoted the further popularization of the new model of Chinese factories and Chinese construction in the Middle East, which has become another practical result of the cooperation in jointly building the the Belt and Road. Editor/Yang Beihua

China invests in the construction of a 50 MW photovoltaic project in Laos

On October 25th, the groundbreaking ceremony of the Kaiyuan Renjiang New Energy (50 MW Photovoltaic) project in Laos was held grandly. The project is invested and constructed by Jiangxi Renjiang Technology Co., Ltd., with an installed capacity of 50 megawatts. It is the core energy supporting project of Laos Kaiyuan Circular Economy Industrial Park and is expected to achieve full capacity grid connected power generation by January 2025. After the project is completed and put into operation, the average annual power generation can reach 60 million kilowatt hours. Through the "self use and surplus electricity grid connection" mode, it provides stable and reliable green electricity for the production of the park. According to calculations, the project can save about 20000 tons of standard coal and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by about 50000 tons annually, effectively promoting local green and low-carbon development. The implementation of this project demonstrates the investment and construction capabilities of Chinese enterprises in the field of clean energy, making positive contributions to promoting the transformation of Laos' energy structure and sustainable development. Editor/Yang Beihua

CCCC undertakes the construction of a large-scale warehousing hub in Indonesia

Recently, CCCC Third Harbor Engineering Co., Ltd. won consecutive bids in the Indonesian market for the civil engineering project and steel structure installation project of the expansion of the port warehouse at the Jinguang Pulp Mill. The project is located in the southern part of Sumatra Island, Indonesia, marking the successful landing of the first onshore project undertaken by Sanhang Bureau in the Jinguang factory area, achieving an important market breakthrough of "water to land". The project construction includes the construction of a steel structure harbor warehouse with a length of 136.95 meters and a width of 111 meters, a workshop with a length of 48 meters, a width of 33 meters, and a height of 10.03 meters, and a 2-story sewage treatment plant with a height of 14.5 meters and a 2-meter foundation pit inside. The project is divided into two parts: civil engineering and steel structure installation, with construction periods of 195 days and 180 days respectively. It is expected to be completed by 2025. After the completion of this project, it will significantly enhance the cargo transfer and storage capacity of the Jinguang Pulp Mill's seaport warehouse, providing strong support for subsequent pulp shipments. This winning bid demonstrates the professional strength of Chinese infrastructure enterprises in the international market and lays a solid foundation for deepening cooperation between China and Indonesia in the field of infrastructure construction. Editor/Yang Beihua

Monaco shipowner Transocean places another order with Chinese shipyard

Monaco based shipowner Transocean Maritime Agencies recently placed an order for two new 3100TEU container ships at a Chinese shipyard, with a single vessel cost of approximately $45 million, scheduled for delivery in 2028. So far, the company's container ship orders in Chinese shipyards by 2025 have reached 4, with a total value of approximately 160 million US dollars. Previously, Transocean had ordered two 1900 TEU container ships from another Chinese shipyard, with a single ship cost ranging from 32 million to 35 million US dollars, also scheduled for delivery in 2028. This move marks the official expansion of this family owned enterprise, which mainly operates bulk carriers and oil tankers, into the container shipping industry. According to Clarkson data, under the leadership of CEO Ruth McLoughlin, Transocean currently operates 16 vessels, mainly Panamax bulk carriers, and entered the oil tanker market in 2018, currently owning 5 MR type product oil tankers. Transocean's new orders have further boosted the total construction of 3000TEU class container ships by 2025. Recently, several European shipowners have placed orders for Panamax and below container ships, including both established companies such as Capital Maritime and new entrants transitioning from bulk carriers. According to Braemar, a ship brokerage company, this trend not only reflects the demand for fleet updates, but also reflects changes in the trade pattern - ports and shipping routes that were previously unable to accommodate large ships are becoming increasingly important, and medium-sized ships are better able to adapt to challenges such as trade fluctuations, supply chain transfers, and port capacity limitations. Editor/Yang Beihua

New Chinese enterprises join hands with Indonesia to build a 900MW solar storage project

ERA Singapore and China Atomic Energy Industry Corporation (CREI) have signed an agreement to collaborate on the development of a 900 megawatt solar power station and a supporting 1.2 gigawatt hour energy storage system in the Riau Islands of Indonesia. CREI is responsible for power station investment, construction, and operation, while ERA coordinates transmission and power consumption. The project is scheduled to be completed in 2029. As the first project of ERA's "New India Renewable Energy Plan", the project will deliver 400 megawatts of clean electricity to Singapore through submarine cables. ERA has obtained a conditional import permit from the Energy Market Authority of Singapore and is one of the six approved companies. Singapore plans to import approximately 6 gigawatts of low-carbon electricity by 2035 to meet one-third of its energy needs and support its net zero emissions target by 2050. ERA CEO Frank Phaun stated that this project is an important practice in realizing the low-carbon energy vision. In June 2025, Singapore and Indonesia reached a consensus to develop the solar energy industry in the Riau Islands and promote cross-border clean energy trade. The Energy Market Authority of Singapore previously approved the import of 1 GW of low-carbon hydropower from Malaysia by Shengke Public Utilities Company. The International Energy Agency and the International Solar Energy Society have pointed out that integrating solar and wind energy resources in Southeast Asia and using high-voltage direct current cables to achieve grid interconnection is a key path to meet regional electricity growth needs. Editor/Yang Beihua

JuSheng Technology signs contract for 152MW photovoltaic project in Thailand

Recently, Suzhou Jusheng Solar Energy Technology Co., Ltd. officially signed a 152MW photovoltaic project cooperation agreement with Thailand's leading independent power developer. According to the agreement, Jusheng Technology will provide a complete set of photovoltaic support systems for photovoltaic power plants located in Narathiwat and Shatun provinces of Thailand. This cooperation demonstrates the international competitiveness of Chinese enterprises in the field of photovoltaics. As a leading global supplier of photovoltaic bracket system solutions, JuSheng Technology has been awarded the Global Tracking Bracket Tier1 brand for three consecutive years, and its products are exported to multiple countries and regions including Europe, Africa, the Americas, the Middle East, and Asia. The smooth progress of this project will further deepen the cooperation between China and Thailand in the field of clean energy, injecting new impetus into regional green development. Editor/Yang Beihua

Mengdigou Hydropower Station successfully intercepted the flow

On October 28th, as the last stone material was filled into Longkou, the flow of the Yalong River was successfully diverted through a diversion tunnel, and the Mengdigou Hydropower Station on the Yalong River, which was jointly built by China Energy Engineering Gezhouba Group, successfully achieved the interception of the river. This move marks the official transition of the power station into the construction phase of the main projects such as the dam and factory building, and also signifies significant progress in the construction of the country's first integrated water, wind, and solar base. The Mengdigou Hydropower Station is located at the border of Jiulong County in Garze Prefecture and Muli County in Liangshan Prefecture, Sichuan Province. It is currently the largest hydropower project under construction in the Yalong River basin, with an installed capacity of 2.4 million kilowatts. As the fifth level power station developed for the "one reservoir and seven levels" in the middle reaches of the Yalong River, it is not only the core supporting power source of the Yazhong project group, which is a demonstration base for the integration of water, wind, and solar energy in the basin, but its construction can also drive the coordinated development of new energy such as wind power and photovoltaics, which is 1.6 times its own installed capacity. After the power station is completed and put into operation, it is expected to generate an average of 10.4 billion kilowatt hours of electricity per year, which can meet the clean electricity needs of about 4.75 million households for one year. Approximately 3.136 million tons of standard coal can be saved annually, resulting in a corresponding reduction of approximately 8.278 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions. This has profound significance for optimizing regional energy structure, promoting rural revitalization, and promoting sustainable economic and social development in Tibetan areas. Editor/Yang Beihua

China Saudi Arabia Business Roundtable held in Riyadh

The China Saudi Arabia Enterprise Roundtable, co hosted by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade and the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Investment, was successfully held on October 29th in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. More than 150 representatives from the business communities of the two countries attended. The Chinese representative pointed out that under the guidance of the the Belt and Road Initiative, China Saudi Arabia economic and trade cooperation has yielded fruitful results, with bilateral trade volume exceeding 100 billion US dollars for two consecutive years. The China Council for the Promotion of International Trade is willing to work together with Saudi Arabia to continuously build a high-quality cooperation platform. While consolidating cooperation in traditional fields such as petrochemicals and infrastructure construction, it actively expands cooperation in high-tech fields such as new energy vehicles, digital economy, and artificial intelligence, and promotes the continuous deepening of the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Saudi Arabia. The Saudi representative stated that the strength, scale, and long-term vision possessed by Chinese enterprises are highly in line with the needs of Saudi Arabia's economic transformation. The synergy between Saudi Arabia's 2030 vision and the the Belt and Road Initiative will create unprecedented development opportunities for cross regional cooperation and investment. Representatives of the participating enterprises carried out practical exchanges around new energy, communications, infrastructure, investment, industrial chain supply chain cooperation and other topics, and carried out in-depth discussions on deepening the strategic docking between the the Belt and Road and Saudi Arabia's 2030 vision to achieve mutual benefit and win-win results. Editor/Yang Beihua

Dafei Shipping partners with Moroccan port giant to invest in port container terminals

French shipping giant Daffy Shipping has signed a cooperation agreement with Moroccan company Marsa Maroc through its subsidiary CMA Terminals to jointly develop and operate the West Container Terminal at the port of Nador. The cooperation is awaiting regulatory approval, with Marsa Maroc holding 51% and Dafei holding 49%. According to the plan, the dock has a coastline of 900 meters, a front water depth of 18 meters, equipped with 8 shore bridges, and an annual designed throughput capacity of 1.8 million TEUs. It is expected to be put into operation in stages starting from 2027. The project will be developed in stages, and the first phase of the project has been initiated through a 25 year sub franchise agreement. This cooperation will integrate Dafei's global shipping network with Marsa Maroc's local operational experience, aiming to build the Port of Nador into an important hub in the Mediterranean. Its location advantage adjacent to the Strait of Gibraltar will enhance Dafei's market competitiveness in the Western Mediterranean. It is worth noting that Marsa Maroc has ordered 18 container cranes from China Zhenhua Heavy Industry in 2025, expected to be delivered by the end of 2026 to support the port operation plan. This cooperation is a key link in the overall development of Nador West Port, which will further consolidate Morocco's position as a node in the global shipping network. Editor/Yang Beihua

Total Energy decides to restart Mozambique's $20 billion LNG project

Recently, Total Energy announced that it will restart the Mozambique liquefied natural gas project, which had been stalled for four years due to safety reasons. The project has a total investment of 20 billion US dollars and has been on hold since the terrorist attacks in 2021. The consortium composed of Total Energy and its partners has officially decided to lift the force majeure clause and notified the Mozambican government accordingly. This decision indicates that all parties have regained confidence in the security situation in the project area. The LNG project is located in Cabo Delgado Province, Mozambique, with a designed annual production capacity of up to 43 million tons. The project has also received support from international energy companies such as Mitsui&Co. in Japan and is considered a key project to promote Mozambique's economic development. After the 2021 attacks, the Mozambican military collaborated with Rwandan forces to restore security and order in the project area, particularly in the Afengji Peninsula, which houses both the Total project and ExxonMobil's $30 billion project. However, approval from the Mozambican government for the updated budget is still required before the project can be restarted. This project has previously received loan support from multiple countries, including the US government. Despite the promising prospects of the project, it also faces some controversies. In 2025, there are reports that the UK government is seeking the possibility of withdrawing $1.15 billion in funding support and conducting a human rights review of the project. Editor/Yang Beihua

Indian L&T Heavy Engineering Company has won multiple orders from multiple countries

Recently, the heavy engineering department of L&T Group in India has received multiple important orders in both international and domestic markets, covering multiple fields such as energy, petrochemicals, and nuclear power. In the international market, the company has received orders from the United States to manufacture containers for an NGL fractionation tower project in Louisiana and produce reactor cores for the local Blue Ammonia project. At the same time, the company has also received orders for ammonia and urea processing equipment from two fertilizer plants in Mexico, as well as key heat exchanger orders for the replacement market in Brazil. In the Middle East market, L&T has won important orders from Saudi Arabian refineries and integrated petrochemical complexes, responsible for key contract revisions for the HOFCC reactor and regenerator retrofit project. These orders fully demonstrate L&T's technical strength and reliability in providing high-performance engineering solutions. In the field of nuclear power equipment, the company has also obtained orders to supply key equipment for international and Chinese nuclear power projects. In the domestic market of India, L&T has obtained orders for 4 units of 2RK65 heat exchanger units from important customers, which will be used for a 3 million ton PTA7 project in Daheji, Gujarat, using proprietary materials. The acquisition of these orders confirms the high trust of global customers in L&T's cutting-edge manufacturing capabilities, reflecting the company's comprehensive strength in providing high-quality, fully equipped equipment to customers around the world. Editor/Yang Beihua

Abu Dhabi lays foundation for the world's largest integrated solar energy storage project

Recently, the world's most anticipated integrated solar energy storage project held a grand groundbreaking ceremony in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. This project is jointly developed by Masdar Company and UAE Hydro, with a grand scale and leading technology. It covers a photovoltaic power station with an installed capacity of up to 5.2 gigawatts and is equipped with an energy storage system with a total storage capacity of 19 gigawatt hours. It is currently one of the largest and most technologically advanced projects of its kind in the world. The entire project is carefully planned into two blocks, north and south. Among them, China Electric Power Construction is responsible for the construction task of the north block with strong strength and rich experience, which includes a 2.1 GW photovoltaic power station and a 7.6 GWh energy storage system. Editor/Cheng Liting

Fujian Construction Investment Installation Company won the bid

Recently, Fujian Construction Investment Installation Company won the bid for the Qibin project in Sabah, Malaysia. The project is located in the factory of Qibin Photovoltaic New Materials (Malaysia) Co., Ltd. in Sabah. The construction content of the project includes the construction of a new 18MW dual fuel unit and system, the renovation of three units in the first phase, and the addition of a waste heat small boiler. After the renovation, the steam produced will be connected to the waste heat steam turbine for secondary power generation, which will effectively ensure the stability of the factory's energy supply and avoid the risk of production interruption caused by local power grid fluctuations; At the same time, by optimizing the energy structure to lock in energy costs, accurately matching the special energy needs of enterprises, and comprehensively enhancing the comprehensive competitiveness of enterprises in the local market.Editor/Bian Wenjun

Guangdong Shunde Institute signs contract for Malaysia's new energy design project

The signing of the Malaysian photovoltaic project is the second international business of Shunde Institute to land in the Southeast Asian market after successfully signing the Dongling Technology Smart Park project in Indonesia in May 2025, further consolidating the company's international business matrix. The Malaysia factory of Xingyuan Material is a benchmark project for Chinese companies' overseas diaphragm production, with a total investment of nearly 5 billion yuan. After completion, it will become the world's largest production and manufacturing base for lithium-ion battery separators and solid-state battery rigid frames.Editor/Bian Wenjun