Tianfa Energy Storage Green Energy Equipment Base Landing in Tianjin

Recently, the Tianfa Energy Storage and Green Energy High end Equipment Manufacturing Base project started construction in Tianjin Future Science and Technology City, with a total land area of about 14700 square meters. It focuses on the manufacturing of hydro generator sets and supporting core components, covering high-end equipment fields such as pumped storage units, wind power, and solar energy. After the project reaches its production capacity, the annual output value is expected to exceed 300 million yuan, and the annual tax revenue will exceed 8 million yuan. It is planned to be put into operation within one year, which will fill the gap in high-end equipment manufacturing in Ninghe District. Editor/Cheng Liting

Qinhuangdao's first comprehensive energy station starts construction

Recently, the the Nanling Mountain East Road Comprehensive Energy Station jointly built by PetroChina and Qinhuangdao Environmental Protection Industry Group was officially started, with a total investment of 35 million yuan, and was located in the seaport area. The project integrates refueling, charging, energy storage, and car washing, with 14 charging stations, 3 refueling machines, and a photovoltaic system. It is planned to be put into use before the peak tourist season. Editor/Cheng Liting

Sinopec achieves breakthrough in exploration of ultra deep shale gas fields

On May 13, 2026, Sinopec Deep Ground Engineering achieved a new breakthrough in the Sichuan Chongqing Natural Gas Base, with the proven geological reserves of the Ziyang Dongfeng shale gas field in Sichuan reaching 235.687 billion cubic meters, marking the birth of China's ultra deep shale gas field with a capacity of billions of cubic meters. The gas field is buried over 4500 meters deep, and the research team has overcome multiple technical challenges, achieving a strategic leap from deep to ultra deep shale gas in China, which is of great significance for strengthening national energy security.Editor/Gong Ziwei

The world's first underwater data center is put into operation in Shanghai

The world's first sea breeze directly connected underwater data center has been put into operation in the East China Sea near Shanghai Port, with a total investment of 1.6 billion yuan and a first phase of 2.3 megawatts. It utilizes natural heat dissipation from seawater and nearby sea breeze for power supply, achieving low PUE and zero consumption of fresh water, saving a large amount of land resources, and overcoming the challenges of complex sea conditions in construction. It provides computing power support for AI, cross-border data, etc., and will promote large-scale deployment in the future to support the development of green computing power.Editor/Gong Ziwei

State Grid Shanxi promotes the development of the Jinbei New Energy Grid

In May 2026, State Grid Shanxi will promote the construction of supporting power grids for the new energy base in the mining subsidence area of northern Shanxi, including the Datong to Tianjin Nante high-voltage project. After completion, it will deliver 27 billion kilowatt hours of clean electricity annually to the Beijing Tianjin Hebei region.Editor/Gao Xue

Guangdong Data Center Cluster's First Cross Provincial Point to Point Green Power

On May 12, 2026, the first inter provincial point-to-point green power transaction for Guangdong data center cluster was officially completed. Wind and solar new energy from Yunnan, Guangxi and other places will be transported to Guangdong and Hainan, with a focus on ensuring the green electricity consumption needs of power users such as data centers and foreign trade enterprises, and promoting the optimization of regional green energy resources to a higher level.Editor/Gong Ziwei

The Chinese section of this cross-border railway has started construction

On May 14, 2026, the first prefabricated T-beam was successfully erected on the Chinese section of the China Mongolia Ganqimaodu to Gashusu Sea Map Cross border Railway Project, marking the beginning of the beam erection construction phase for the second cross-border railway between China and Mongolia. This railway is another important cross-border channel between China and Mongolia after nearly 70 years. The Chinese section is invested by the National Energy Group and is planned to be completed by 2027, with an annual freight capacity of 30 million tons. At present, about 26% of the offline main project in China has been completed, and it is expected to complete all beam erection tasks by October this year. The project is steadily progressing.Editor/Gong Ziwei

The Jiatong Railway Capacity Expansion and Renovation Project has been fully restarted

Recently, the expansion and renovation project of China Railway 23rd Bureau Jiatong Railway started the first three-level blockade construction in 2026 at Tongjiang Station. 210 builders used an 8.5-hour large skylight mode to complete the temporary platform construction between tracks I and II. Tongjiang Station is located adjacent to the Sino Russian border port and is a key logistics hub. Innovative and penetrating grid management mode for the project ensures that the entire construction process is controllable and traceable, and fully promotes the annual construction goals. Editor/Cheng Liting

The Luanda Ring Expressway project has started construction

On May 12, 2026, the construction of the Mujima Zangu 2-B/3-B section of the Luanda Ring Expressway, which was undertaken by China Railway 20th Bureau Angola Company, officially began. The total length of the two roads is 19.4 kilometers, with a two-way 7-meter concrete pavement. After completion, the traffic capacity will be increased by more than three times. The travel time from Mujima to Zangu District 3 will be reduced from 40 to 60 minutes to 15 to 20 minutes. Nearly 800000 residents along the route will completely get rid of the mud and dirt road problems and be interconnected with the new airport passage in Luanda. Editor/Cheng Liting

The photovoltaic project of Henan Iron and Steel Zhoukou Base has started construction

On May 12, 2026, the 33MW rooftop distributed photovoltaic power generation project at Zhoukou Base of Henan Iron and Steel Group officially started construction, accompanied by 5MW/10MWh electrochemical energy storage facilities, creating an integrated photovoltaic and energy storage comprehensive energy solution. The project fully utilizes the roof space of the factory area to achieve spontaneous self use and nearby consumption of clean energy, empowering steel production with green electricity, and supporting the green and high-quality development of the regional economy. Editor/Cheng Liting

The main artery of West East power transmission is preparing for the peak summer season

On May 10, 2026, with the successful unlocking of the double poles of the ± 660 kV Yindong DC transmission system, all equipment resumed normal operation. This marks the end of the comprehensive maintenance work for the DC system of Yinchuan East Converter Station in 2026. The energy artery of the country's West East North Transmission Channel has entered a state of readiness, providing strong power support for the upcoming peak summer season.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Inner Mongolia builds a million kilowatt level green hydrogen demonstration project

The 200000 kW new energy hydrogen production project demonstration project located in Damao Banner, Baotou City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region is one of the first large-scale renewable energy green hydrogen production demonstration projects in China, including 120000 kW of wind power, 80000 kW of photovoltaic power, 20000 kWh of energy storage, and 12000 standard cubic meters per hour of hydrogen production through electrolysis of water. The project will be successfully operated in 2024, connecting the entire industry chain of hydrogen energy production, storage, operation, and utilization, achieving 100% green electricity hydrogen production, with an annual power generation of about 552 million kilowatt hours and an annual green hydrogen production of about 7800 tons.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Xi'an North Third Ring Road begins construction of urban super power bank

On May 12, 2026, the 400MW/1.2GWh new independent energy storage project in Weiyang District, Xi'an, invested and constructed by Shaanxi Construction Group, started construction along the North Third Ring Road. It adopts lithium iron phosphate and all vanadium liquid flow mixing technology, with an annual discharge capacity of 610 million kWh, which can meet the daily electricity needs of 60000 households. Editor/Cheng Liting

China Energy Construction's Karaganda wind storage project begins construction

Recently, the Karaganda 500MW wind storage project jointly developed by China Energy Engineering Corporation and Kazakhstan Samruk Energy Company has officially started construction, with a total investment of about 573 million US dollars and supporting 150MW/300MWh energy storage systems, generating over 1.7 billion kilowatt hours of electricity annually. This is another major new energy project implemented by China Energy Construction under the framework of China Kazakhstan cooperation. Currently, the total scale of its tracked and promoted projects in Kazakhstan has exceeded 8 billion US dollars.Editor/Cheng Liting

Hualong Unit 1 in the Greater Bay Area starts construction

On May 10, 2026, the first Hualong 1 nuclear power project in the Guangdong Hong Kong Macao Greater Bay Area, the nuclear island of Unit 4 of Guangdong Taipingling Nuclear Power Plant of China General Nuclear Power Corporation, began the first concrete pouring. This is another key milestone after the commissioning of Unit 1 and the loading of Unit 2 of the nuclear power project, marking the entry of the Taipingling Nuclear Power Phase II project into the comprehensive construction stage.Editor/Gong Ziwei

China Power Construction wins bid for Guyana energy storage project

In May 2026, China Power Construction Corporation signed an EPC contract with Guyana Power Company for 30 MW/60 MWh battery energy storage, to build a 15 MW/30 MWh lithium-ion battery system at each of the two substations. After the completion of the project, it will enhance the stability of the capital's power grid and assist in the green upgrading of local electricity.Editor/Gao Xue

China's first deepwater oil and gas equipment intelligent production line enters debugging

On May 10, 2026, China's first intelligent production line for deepwater oil and gas equipment process pipelines was completed at the Zhuhai Deepwater Equipment Manufacturing Base of CNOOC Engineering and entered the commissioning stage. The innovative application of China's first fusion technology in this production line is of great significance for promoting the intelligent manufacturing of deepwater marine oil and gas equipment in China.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Xinjiang's future focuses on artificial intelligence and green hydrogen based energy

On May 9, 2026, a press conference was held to launch the 15th Five Year Plan for Xinjiang. It was revealed that during the 15th Five Year Plan period, Xinjiang will rely on its advantages in green electricity to promote industrial transformation and upgrading: undertake the transfer of industries from outside Xinjiang, expand the advantages of equipment such as power transmission and transformation, and new energy, cultivate the manufacturing industry chain of new energy storage and other characteristic equipment, and focus on fields such as artificial intelligence to build a future industrial layout with complementary characteristics.Editor/Gong Ziwei

G107 Leiyang Ring Road Dengjia Elevated Bridge First Pile Pouring Completed

Recently, the first pile foundation of the approach bridge of the G107 Leiyang Ring Road crossing the Beijing Guangzhou Railway was successfully poured, and the project officially entered physical construction. The total length of the approach bridge is 471.4 meters, with 68 pile foundations and 113 box girders. The foundation of the bridge site is composed of soluble limestone, with developed karst caves and dissolution fractures, making pile foundation treatment extremely difficult. The project department ensures the quality of the first pile through measures such as drawing review, equipment debugging, and on-site monitoring throughout the process. In the next stage, we will summarize our experience, strictly control progress and safety, and assist in the early completion of the ring road.Editor/Cheng Liting

Xishan Industrial Park Mohan Park starts construction

On May 8, 2026, the Mohan Industrial Park in Xishan Industrial Park, constructed by China Railway Assembly, officially started construction. The project is located in the Mohan Moding Economic Cooperation Zone, with a total construction area of nearly 30000 square meters. It will be built in two phases, with the first phase consisting of offices, factories, and supporting facilities, and the second phase expanding production capacity. After completion, it will fill the gap in the industrial carrying capacity of Mohan Port, strengthen the linkage between Kunming and Mohan, and provide hard support for cross-border industrial agglomeration and high-quality development of enclave economy. Editor/Cheng Liting

Shanxi Zefengda LNG Helium Extraction Phase II

The second phase of Shanxi Zefengda natural gas liquefaction and helium extraction project has officially started construction, with an investment of 1.3 billion yuan, covering an area of 256 acres, and constructing an annual production capacity of 480000 tons of LNG and an annual purification capacity of 370000 cubic meters of helium. It is expected to be put into operation in May 2027. The first phase was completed in 2023, with an annual output of 240000 tons of LNG and 198000 cubic meters of by-product helium. After both phases are fully operational, it will significantly enhance the domestic ability to independently guarantee helium gas and alleviate the long-term dependence on imports.Editor/Cheng Liting

Inner Mongolia 40 billion BDO project filing

On April 28, 2026, the annual production of 750000 tons of BDO project by Inner Mongolia Jushanyuan was registered in Alxa High tech Zone, with a total investment of 40 billion yuan and covering an area of 1500 acres. The project focuses on upstream biodegradable plastic raw materials.Editor/Gao Xue

China builds its largest carbon fiber production line

On May 8, 2026, the first phase of Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical's annual production of 30000 tons of large fiber bundle carbon fiber project was put into operation and qualified products were produced, with performance reaching the international advanced level. The completion of two production lines marks the launch of the 48K large fiber bundle carbon fiber production line, which has the largest single line capacity in China. The project has a high localization rate and a record breaking construction speed, and has also established a green electricity and high-end new material circular industry chain, supporting the high-quality development of the carbon fiber industry.Editor/Gong Ziwei

China Energy Conservation Hebei Xinji 200 MW wind power project starts construction

On May 8, 2026, the China Energy Conservation Hebei Xinji 200 MW wind power project officially started construction. This project installs 32 flagship 6.25-megawatt onshore wind power models, with multiple performance advantages over similar international products, and adopts multiple innovative technologies to improve operational reliability. The project is planned to be connected to the grid for power generation by the end of September, with an expected annual power generation of over 400 million kilowatt hours, which can meet the annual electricity demand of 160000 households. As the largest single energy project of China Energy Conservation in Hebei South Grid, it will help promote the transformation of regional energy structure and green and low-carbon development.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Construction of 200000 ton integrated casting and forging project breaks ground

On May 6, 2026, the 200000 ton high-quality alloy steel casting and forging integrated project jointly built by Yongyang Special Steel and Changxiang Special Steel started construction in Yongnian, Handan. The total investment is 5 billion yuan, covering the entire production line of mold casting, special smelting, forging, etc. The products are directly supplied to the aerospace, military and nuclear power fields. It is expected that the output value will be 50 billion yuan, the profit and tax will be 800 million yuan, and 2000 new jobs will be created within 5 years, adding another heavyweight chip to the high-end new material industry in Handan. Editor/Cheng Liting

Yongxiang Special Metallurgical Casting and Forging Project Commences Construction

On May 6, 2026, the annual production of 200000 tons of high-quality alloy steel castings and forgings project by Hebei Yongxiang Special Metallurgy started in Handan, with a total investment of 5 billion yuan and an expected revenue of over 50 billion yuan in five years.Editor/Gao Xue

China's fertilizer leader will build new energy and new materials projects

Recently, Xinyangfeng, a leading producer of phosphate compound fertilizers, plans to invest 6.2 billion yuan in Jingmen, Hubei Province to lay out phosphate based new energy and new material projects. The project will be divided into two major areas, Dongbao and Zhongxiang, and will construct production capacity facilities for lithium iron phosphate and supporting facilities, as well as fine phosphate chemical industry. Since 2021, the enterprise has transformed into new energy and new materials, forming a dual main business development pattern, and the existing iron phosphate production line operates stably. In 2025, the company's revenue, sales of phosphate compound fertilizers, and iron phosphate will all achieve steady growth, and its operating performance will be outstanding.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Zhongjin Lingnan Semiconductor Substrate Project to Mass Produce by 2026

Zhongjin Lingnan's performance in the first quarter of 2026 was impressive, with significant year-on-year growth in revenue and net profit. The company's annual production of 860000 high-purity semiconductor substrates project is progressing smoothly, with construction starting in 2023. Currently, it has entered the trial production stage and is expected to officially enter mass production in the second half of this year. The total investment of the project is 424 million yuan, covering three major categories of gallium arsenide, indium phosphide, and germanium. Relying on independent core technology, after production, it will fill the gap in domestic high-end substrate production capacity, break the overseas monopoly, and become a new performance growth point for the enterprise.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Pengyue Technology's Liuzhou Semiconductor Project Formally Starts Construction

On May 6, 2026, Pengyue Technology's Liuzhou semiconductor glass wafer and optical waveguide module project officially started construction. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Guangzhou Semiconductor, and the project is undertaken by Alco. This is the second cooperation between the two parties after the Wuxi project. Guangzhou Semiconductor is a high-tech, specialized, and innovative enterprise that deeply cultivates high-end optical semiconductor technologies such as optical waveguides. It has cooperated with several leading smart glasses companies. The company has established a production base in Wuxi with a total investment of over 300 million yuan. After reaching production capacity, the annual output of optical waveguide modules can reach 1 million sets.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Jingchuang Advanced 12 inch Semiconductor Packaging Project Signed Contract

On May 6, 2026, Jingchuang Advanced 12 inch Semiconductor Advanced Packaging Full Link Project signed a contract with Changshu Economic Development Zone, with a total investment of 500 million yuan, to build a new 13000 square meter base and three core production lines. After reaching production capacity, the annual output of equipment is 1200 sets, a significant increase from the original production capacity. As a national level specialized and innovative "little giant", our company's equipment fills the domestic gap and is exported overseas. This layout will help the regional semiconductor industry move towards the high-end.Editor/Cheng Liting