Chinese company wins another major photovoltaic order

Chinese companies have once again reported good news in the Saudi photovoltaic market, with companies such as Shangneng Electric and China Energy Construction winning heavyweight orders. Among them, Shangneng Electric won the Saudi PIF Phase 6 4GW photovoltaic inverter order, and China Energy Alliance won the bid for the $300 million Saudi Muta 600MW photovoltaic project. This series of collaborations has become an important footnote for China Saudi Arabia to implement the "2030 Vision".Editor/Bian Wenjun

CNOOC Shipyard Deepens the New Benchmark of China Qatar Energy Cooperation

China National Offshore Oil Corporation (COOEC) has partnered with Italy's Saipem to win the EPCI contract for the Qatar North Gas Field NFPS COMP5 project, with a total amount of 4 billion US dollars (approximately 28 billion yuan). This mega project is the core support of Qatar's 2030 LNG production capacity doubling plan, covering the construction of two offshore compression complexes with a total weight of over 136000 tons. As another breakthrough for Chinese offshore enterprises to deeply cultivate the Middle East market, the project relies on modular construction, deep-sea installation and other hardcore technologies to help stabilize and expand the production capacity of the world's largest unrelated gas field. This cross-border collaboration not only broke the contract record for Chinese enterprises in the Middle East offshore industry, but also set a new benchmark for China Kazakhstan energy cooperation through the "technology+collaboration" model.Editor/Bian Wenjun

Two key projects in Huize County have made new progress

Huize County has received significant positive news, as two key livelihood infrastructure projects with a total investment of 430 million yuan have officially confirmed their winning bidders, marking the acceleration of local infrastructure upgrades and the improvement of people's well-being. The two major projects that have been implemented this time focus on the urgent needs and concerns of the masses, covering two major areas: improving the quality of urban and rural road networks and expanding public service facilities. After the completion of the project, it will effectively connect the county's transportation microcirculation and alleviate regional travel pressure; At the same time, we will make up for the shortcomings in medical and educational support, and provide residents with better quality public services.Editor/Bian Wenjun

Hohhot Seeks Developers for 300 MW Independent Energy Storage Projects by 2026

On December 22, 2025, the Development and Reform Commission of Hohhot City announced the official launch of the competitive allocation of independent new energy storage projects for 2026. The total scale of this competitive energy storage construction is 300000 kilowatts, and the project can be connected to the 220 kV side of Wuchuan, Kezhen, and Hongquan. The declared project capacity must comply with the relevant regulations of the autonomous region, and all projects included in the scale must be put into operation before the end of 2026. Central enterprises, state-owned enterprises, and eligible private enterprises are welcome to participate in the application. The total assets of participating enterprises must meet the corresponding requirements for energy storage project construction.Editor/Yang Meiling

Lanshan County grid side energy storage power station starts construction

On December 19, 2025, the EPC project of the shared energy storage power station on the power grid side of Lanshan County held a groundbreaking ceremony in the Economic Development Zone of Tafeng Town, attended by personnel from relevant provincial and municipal departments and Deputy County Mayor Pan Zhipeng. The project was registered on November 21, 2025 and is planned to be put into operation before June 30, 2026. It covers an area of approximately 20191 square meters and will include a 100 MW/200 MWh energy storage system, a 110 kV booster station, etc. It will be promoted by Pengli Energy Storage Technology with a total dynamic investment of approximately 250 million yuan. At 10:26 am, Pan Zhipeng announced the start of construction. This power station is of great significance in optimizing the energy structure and enhancing the stability of the power grid. All parties will ensure its construction and promote its early effectiveness. Editor/Cheng Liting

2000 sets of heavy-duty truck battery packs signed a contract

Good news is once again spreading in the field of new energy commercial vehicles. Leading domestic battery companies have reached a heavyweight cooperation agreement with logistics leaders in the northwest region, signing a contract to deliver 2000 sets of heavy-duty truck battery packs suitable for heavy-duty conditions, targeting the green freight market in the northwest. The battery pack signed this time is tailored for complex working conditions such as high temperatures, long slopes, and sandstorms in the northwest. It is equipped with high-density battery cells and an intelligent thermal management system, achieving dual breakthroughs in range and durability, and can meet the heavy load transportation needs of multiple scenarios such as mining areas, infrastructure, and long-distance trunk lines.Editor/Bian Wenjun

9.04 billion yuan bid winning project, connecting the golden corridor from Luxi to Funing

Heavy news has come from the transportation construction in southeastern Yunnan. The winning bid for the Luxi Funing Expressway project has been officially announced, with a total investment of 9.04 billion yuan, marking that this major transportation artery connecting southeastern Yunnan is about to enter the substantive construction stage. The project starts from Luxi County in Honghe Prefecture, connecting counties such as Qiubei and Guangnan in Wenshan Prefecture, and ends in Funing County at the border of Yunnan and Guangxi. The total length of the main line is about 190 kilometers, and it is constructed according to the standard of a two-way four lane expressway with a design speed of 80 kilometers per hour. As a key component of Yunnan's border road network.Editor/Bian Wenjun

Shenzhen Energy Kazakhstan Waste Incineration Project is about to start construction

Billion tenge layout for environmental protection in Central Asia! The Shenzhen Energy Kazakhstan Waste Incineration Project is about to commence construction. The project has an investment of approximately 100 billion tenge (equivalent to 180 million US dollars) and is located in Astana, which is an important practice of China Kazakhstan joint construction of the "Green Silk Road". The project is designed to process 1500 tons of garbage per day, with an installed capacity of 50 megawatts. It is expected to start construction in the first quarter of 2026, with a construction period of 3 years. As a benchmark project for modern environmental protection in Central Asia, it will adopt EU emission standards and be equipped with an automatic emission monitoring system to achieve waste reduction and energy utilization.Editor/Bian Wenjun

Daxiang District Energy Storage Power Station Project Starts Construction

On the morning of December 19, 2025, the 100MW/200MWh shared energy storage power station project in Daxiang District, Guangdong Province officially started construction in Wuhua Village, Yuxi Street. The total investment of this project is about 193 million yuan, which is a key component of building a coordinated development industrial system for wind, solar, storage, and computing in the local area. The power station will adopt advanced battery energy storage technology and become a green power bank to support the stable operation of Shaoyang power grid. In the future, the project will collaborate with photovoltaic, wind power, and computing power centers to jointly build a new industrial development pattern that combines new energy generation, energy storage, and computing power application, aiming to effectively enhance the regional new energy consumption capacity and power grid security level. Editor/Yang Meiling

Building the top three with a total of 5 billion yuan in construction projects

The 5 billion new energy major order has been finalized, and China Construction Fourth Bureau, Fifth Bureau, and Sixth Bureau have jointly won, becoming a new growth signal for the new energy infrastructure market. This layout echoes China Construction Group's strategy of establishing new energy companies intensively in recent years, focusing on core areas such as photovoltaics and energy storage, and combining the advantages of "investment, construction, and operation" integration.Editor/Bian Wenjun

4.6 billion yuan Jingning Qin'an Expressway supports Longdong's "one hour economic circle"

The successful completion of the Jingning Qin'an Expressway with a total investment of 4.6 billion yuan marks the substantial stage of the construction of the "One Hour Economic Circle" in Longdong. As a key transportation project in Gansu Province during the 14th Five Year Plan period, the project has a total length of about 38 kilometers and adopts a two-way four lane highway standard. After completion, it will reduce the travel time between the two places from 2.5 hours to within 1 hour.Editor/Bian Wenjun

The industrial logic behind the rise of Saudi energy storage giants

The connection of Saudi Arabia's 7.8GWh world's largest energy storage project to the grid is driven by the resonance of multiple industrial logics. The core driving force comes from the urgent need for energy transformation under the "2030 Vision". Saudi Arabia needs to use energy storage to solve the problem of new energy consumption such as photovoltaics, and support the goal of 50% clean energy supply. On the policy side, by opening up to foreign investment, implementing subsidy mechanisms, and bidding for mega projects, coupled with the capital support of sovereign funds (PIF), a strong market attraction has been established.Editor/Bian Wenjun

Brazil's over 100 billion yuan railway investment: unlocking logistics potential

Under the global economic and supply chain adjustment, emerging market countries are upgrading their infrastructure through public-private partnerships to enhance competitiveness. Brazil is struggling with an outdated logistics network and has recently announced a railway franchise plan to award eight contracts worth over 140 billion Brazilian reals (approximately 26.3 billion US dollars) within a year to build and upgrade over 9000 kilometers of railways, which is its key strategic layout. The government enhances the financing feasibility of projects through innovative financing and introduces policies to boost investor confidence. The eight major projects cover domestic food, industrial corridors, and international strategic channels. The significance of the Two Ocean Railway is significant, and Brazil is betting on railways, which may enter a new era of logistics driven growth. Editor/Cheng Liting

Silicon based green power park project starts construction in 96 days, setting a record

Against the backdrop of promoting the construction of a national new energy comprehensive demonstration zone in Ningxia, on December 18, 2025, the 500000 kW new energy project of China Resources Ningxia Zhongwei Silicon based Characteristic Advantage Industry Green Power Park started construction in Yongkang Town. The project has a total installed capacity of 500 megawatts and an investment of approximately 1.71 billion yuan. It took 96 days to complete from approval to commencement, setting a new record for China Resources Power's project promotion in Ning. Its rapid implementation is attributed to the strategy of Ningxia's characteristic advantageous industry green power park. The project generates 900 million kilowatt hours of electricity annually and supplies power to silicon-based enterprises, which is in line with the goal of increasing the proportion of green power. China Resources Power has cooperated with multiple parties and prepared in advance, with a rapid layout in Ningxia. This project will become an innovative sample of China's new energy industry and empower green development in the western region. Editor/Cheng Liting

Jiangsu Jianhu County Integrated Photovoltaic and Energy Storage Project Phase II Tender

On December 17, 2025, Jianhu County, Jiangsu Province issued a bidding announcement for the construction of the integrated project of new photovoltaic energy storage facilities (Phase II). The project is invested by Heding Engineering Co., Ltd. in Jianhu County. It utilizes approximately 119000 square meters of rooftop to construct a photovoltaic power generation system and is equipped with a 1MW/2MWh user side energy storage power station. The operation mode is self use and surplus electricity is connected to the grid. After the project is completed, it is expected to generate 19.4 million kilowatt hours of electricity annually, with a maximum bidding price of 56.2 million yuan. Editor/Yang Meiling

Chongqing Feilong Reservoir fully starts construction

On December 16, 2025, the Feilong Reservoir project in Fengdu County, Chongqing officially began comprehensive construction, which was undertaken by China Hydropower Fifth Bureau. The total investment of the reservoir is 1.02 billion yuan, with a total storage capacity of 13.16 million cubic meters. It is the largest backbone water source project in Fengdu County and is positioned as a "key strategic pivot" of the water network on the north bank of the Yangtze River. It can not only solve the problem of local engineering and seasonal water shortage, allowing more than 150000 people to drink safe water, but also provide irrigation guarantee for 26500 acres of farmland. The project adopts advanced dam types, with high construction standards and a construction period of 38 months. After completion, it will become a happy project and inject vitality into the high-quality development of the region. Editor/Cheng Liting

China Power Construction signs contract for 180MW photovoltaic EPC in the Philippines

On December 16, 2025, PowerChina and ACCIONA Energ í a of Spain officially signed a contract in Manila, winning the EPC general contracting contract for the 180MWp photovoltaic project in Danbantayan, Cebu Province, Philippines. The project, invested approximately $120 million by ACCIONA Energ í a, is the first large-scale photovoltaic PPP project led by a local government in the Philippines and currently the largest photovoltaic power station in the Visayas region.Editor/Bian Wenjun

Yihuatong invests 30 million yuan to embarkjourney of "hydrogen storage" collaboration

Recently, hydrogen fuel cell leader Yihuatong invested 30 million yuan to establish a wholly-owned energy storage subsidiary, marking its official entry into the energy storage field and embarking on a new journey of "hydrogen storage" collaborative development. The new company focuses on core businesses such as energy storage technology services and hydrogen storage facility sales, and will connect the entire industry chain of "hydrogen production hydrogen storage hydrogen consumption energy storage". Based on years of technological accumulation, Yihuatong has mastered core technologies such as PEM electrolysis for hydrogen production and distributed hydrogen energy storage. Previously, it has landed multiple demonstration projects such as Zhangjiakou wind hydrogen integration and Xinjiang hydrogen energy production, storage, and utilization. This layout closely follows policy guidance and can solve the problem of renewable energy consumption, providing long-term energy storage solutions for industrial, microgrid and other scenarios.Editor/Bian Wenjun

Tunisia's first 225 kV grid connected photovoltaic project put into operation

Recently, the Tunisian Keruwan 100 MW photovoltaic power station, jointly constructed by China Energy Engineering Tianjin Electric Power Construction and Northwest Institute, has officially entered commercial operation. This is the country's first renewable energy project to connect to the 225 kV power grid. The project covers an area of 200 hectares and has an operation period of 25 years. After completion, the annual power generation can meet the electricity needs of over 100000 households in the local area, reducing natural gas import expenses by about 22 million US dollars annually and reducing carbon dioxide emissions by more than 200000 tons. During the construction period, the project created nearly 900 job opportunities for the local area, trained over 300 local technicians, and introduced Chinese photovoltaic tracking bracket technology, translating industry standards into French and Arabic for promotion.Editor/Bian Wenjun

Bidding for Xi'an Artificial Intelligence Energy Storage and Sales Integration Project

On December 16, 2025, Xi'an Future Artificial Intelligence Computing Center issued a competitive negotiation announcement for the integration of energy storage and electricity sales project. It is reported that the project adopts an innovative cooperation model. In terms of energy storage business, the supplier will be responsible for full investment, construction, and subsequent operation and maintenance, while the purchaser Xi'an Future Industrial City New Infrastructure Development Co., Ltd. will provide the required site and pay the total electricity bill as agreed. The electricity sales business will be represented by the winning supplier through the electricity sales agreement, and the purchaser will only bear the payment of the total electricity bill. The project is funded by self raised funds from the enterprise, marking a substantial step forward for China in promoting the deep integration of digital infrastructure and smart energy.Editor/Yang Meiling

China Kazakhstan joint construction of solar power station officially starts construction

On December 15, 2025, a special ceremony was held in Turkestan, Kazakhstan. Local government officials and representatives of China Energy Construction Group buried the time capsule recording the project vision, marking the official commencement of the largest 300 MW solar power plant project in Central Asia and Kazakhstan to date. This is the result of the deep integration of China's "the Belt and Road" initiative and Kazakhstan's "Bright Road" new economic policy in the energy field, and also a milestone in the new stage of China Kazakhstan energy cooperation. The groundbreaking ceremony attracted widespread participation from the political and business sectors of China and Kazakhstan, with multiple parties witnessing through video conferencing. This project is highly anticipated as a key factor in the local energy transformation and investment attraction enhancement. Its installed capacity and energy storage system have a demonstration effect in Central Asia, and the site selection is in line with the local electricity demand. After completion, it will provide clean electricity and promote the achievement of Kazakhstan's 2030 renewable energy proportion target, which is in line with its strategy of attracting foreign investment and promoting technology transfer. The project adopts advanced technology, and China Energy Engineering will share its experience and assist in cultivating talents in Harbin. It will also collaborate with the promotion of water-saving technology to support regional green transformation. The project has an investment of approximately 160 billion tenge and is expected to create 500 local jobs. China and Kazakhstan are expanding from traditional oil and gas cooperation to renewable energy, with plans to complete and put into operation by 2027, laying the foundation for new energy cooperation between the two sides. Editor/Cheng Liting

CCCC Second Highway Bureau breaks through the bidding for Guangtai Expressway

CCCC Second Highway Engineering Co., Ltd. successfully broke through the fierce competition, winning the bid of TJ1 section of Kaiping Taishan section of Guangzhou Tainan Expressway with 269 million yuan, and undertaking the core of Luohan Mountain Hub Interchange Project. This section serves as a key starting point for the project, with a total length of 1.8 kilometers and a dual six lane standard. The design speed is 120 kilometers per hour, and a new 1467.5 meter bridge and five ramp bridges will be built to achieve a cross connection between Guangtai Expressway and Kaichun and Zhongkai Expressways. After the completion of the project, it will inject strong impetus into regional industrial synergy and tourism development.Editor/Bian Wenjun

1.447 billion yuan in the Greater Bay Area!

Poly Changda Engineering Co., Ltd. has successfully won the TJ2 bid for the renovation and expansion project of the Shenzhen section of the Beijing Hong Kong Macau Expressway, with a bid amount of 1.447 billion yuan, surpassing strong competitors such as CCCC and CRCC. The total length of this section is 4.94 kilometers, located in Bao'an District, Shenzhen. It will be renovated and expanded according to the two-way ten lane standard, including 3 super large bridges and 1 interchange. The planned construction period is 66 months. This winning bid is not only a demonstration of the company's core strength, but also injects strong impetus into the construction of a world-class transportation hub in the Greater Bay Area.Editor/Bian Wenjun

China Construction Second Engineering Bureau won the bid for the energy storage projec

Recently, China Construction Second Engineering Bureau stood out in fierce bidding, surpassing strong competitors such as China Electric Power Construction, and successfully won a large-scale energy storage project worth 1 billion yuan. This breakthrough marks a restructuring of the competitive landscape of state-owned construction enterprises in the energy infrastructure field. This project is positioned as a key node for regional power grid peak shaving and frequency regulation, and plans to construct a large capacity prefabricated cabin energy storage system that combines efficient energy storage and rapid response capabilities. China Construction Second Engineering Bureau has achieved a leap from a traditional builder to an energy comprehensive service provider by leveraging its modular construction technology, full cycle project management experience, and rapid transformation layout in the field of new energy infrastructure.Editor/Bian Wenjun

The first hybrid energy storage station in the country has been put into operation

The first large-scale lithium sodium hybrid grid type energy storage station in China, Qiubei Baochi Energy Storage Station, has been officially put into operation in Wenshan Prefecture, Yunnan Province, marking a key leap from technological research and development to engineering application of sodium ion battery energy storage in China. The total installed capacity of the station is 400000 kilowatts, with green electricity accounting for as much as 98%. It is expected to be able to regulate approximately 580 million kilowatt hours of electricity per year, equivalent to the annual electricity consumption of 270000 households. The power station can provide stable regulation support for more than 30 new energy projects such as Jinping Xifeng Electric Field and Honghuashan Photovoltaic Power Station. As of December 2025, the power station has completed 612 charging and discharging cycles, with a cumulative charging and discharging capacity of 210 million kilowatt hours, and an expected annual output value of 68 million yuan.Editor/Yang Meiling

Kaisheng New Materials suspends 550 million yuan lithium battery material project

On December 10, 2025, Kaisheng New Materials (301069. SZ) announced the suspension of the implementation of the "10000 tons/year new lithium salt project for lithium batteries" with a total investment of 550 million yuan, and will re evaluate the project's market returns. This project is the core project of the company's convertible bond fundraising in 2023, intending to produce high-end lithium battery material LiFSI. As of now, it has not started construction and has not invested in fundraising. The announcement pointed out that the main reason for the suspension is that the new energy industry is in a period of adjustment, with frequent iterations of lithium battery technology and drastic market changes, coupled with the pressure of overcapacity in the industry. The company has made prudent decisions to avoid resource waste and improve the efficiency of fundraising. This adjustment has been approved by the board of directors and independent directors, and the sponsor Southwest Securities has no objections. It will not have a significant impact on the company's existing production and operation.Editor/Bian Wenjun

650 million yuan silicon carbon anode project signed contract in Sichuan

On December 11, 2025, at the signing ceremony for key projects in the fourth quarter of 2025 in the Yantan District of Zigong, Sichuan, Luoyang Ronghui Chemical Technology Co., Ltd. officially signed a contract for the annual production of 2000 tons of silicon carbon negative electrode materials with an investment of 650 million yuan, and settled in the South Sichuan New Materials Chemical Industrial Park in Zigong. This project focuses on the production of high-quality new silicon carbon negative electrode materials, which will break through the technological bottlenecks of high investment, high energy consumption, and poor stability in traditional processes, and promote the extension of the park from fluorine silicon basic materials to high value-added terminal materials. After the project reaches full production capacity, it is expected to have an annual output value of about 800 million yuan, providing key material support for new energy fields such as power batteries and energy storage. At the same time, it will help improve the "salt chlor alkali chemical fluorosilicon new materials" industry chain in the coastal areas and strengthen the competitiveness of the new materials industry cluster in southern Sichuan.Editor/Bian Wenjun

100MW/120.33MWh Hybrid Energy Storage Project EPC Winning Bid

On December 16, 2025, the candidate for the EPC general contracting of Xiaxian 100MW/120.33MWh hybrid energy storage power station project of Xiaxin Hengsheng (Shanxi) New Energy Co., Ltd. was officially announced. The project is located in Shuitou Industrial Park, Xia County, Yuncheng City, with a total investment of 520 million yuan. It adopts a hybrid energy storage configuration of 40MW/30S supercapacitors+60MW/120MWh lithium iron phosphate batteries, including 12 sets of lithium battery energy storage systems and 11 sets of supercapacitor energy storage systems, and supporting facilities such as booster stations.Editor/Bian Wenjun

13.6 billion yuan highway Quzhou section under construction

The Quzhou section of the Hangzhou Chunkai Expressway has recently started construction, with a total investment of over 13.6 billion yuan. This 61 kilometer highway will help Quzhou achieve the goal of "connecting every township with a highway", significantly reducing the transportation time for agricultural products and tourism, and is a key project driving regional prosperity. The project adheres to ecological priority, protects the forest at the source of Qiantang River through innovative design, and introduces an intelligent "black light factory" to ensure construction quality and efficiency.Editor/Cheng Liting

India begins construction of 465 kilometers of key sea lanes

India is building a 465 kilometer highway with a total investment of 1.83 billion US dollars in its eastern region, aiming to efficiently connect inland resource areas with coastal ports. The project (NH-130CD) connects the capital of Chhattisgarh, Raipur, with the Visakhapatnam Port in Andhra Pradesh, and is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2026, significantly reducing travel time from 12 hours to 5 hours. This highway is not only a transportation artery, but also a strategic 'economic corridor'. It will open up the most convenient eastward seaport for the inland state of Chhattisgarh, promoting mineral and agricultural product trade by reducing logistics costs, enhancing industrial competitiveness. At the same time, the highway will systematically drive the interconnection and development of the three states along the route, aiming to attract industrial investment and cultivate new growth poles. It is an important measure for India to strengthen internal connections and balance regional development.Editor/Cheng Liting