The Yunan High Voltage Expansion Project has started construction

On March 25, 2026, the first ultra-high voltage project of Henan Power Grid during the 15th Five Year Plan period, the main transformer expansion project of the 1000 kV Yunan Te High Voltage Substation, officially began construction. After the completion of the project, the power supply capacity can be increased by 50%, which will further enhance the safe operation of the power grid and the guarantee of power supply, and help promote the green and low-carbon transformation of energy.Editor/Gong Ziwei

500 kV Wuhu GIL pipe gallery project starts construction

On the morning of March 26, 2026, the "Wanmei Electric Power" shield machine of the 500 kV Wuhu GIL pipe gallery project was excavated in Nicha Town, Wuwei City, and the project officially started. This project provides support for the Yangtze River transmission channel of the Gansu Zhejiang ± 800 kV high-voltage project, relocating the original 500 kV line to the ground and reserving two 500 kV cross river channels. The project is the first 500 kV transmission pipeline crossing the Yangtze River in China, with a shield section length of 3554.4 meters and a tunnel outer diameter of 11.6 meters. It is equipped with customized large-diameter shield machines.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Sutong's second river crossing control project starts construction

On March 26, 2026, the mobilization activity for the construction of the second cross river channel between Suzhou and Nantong was held in Nantong, and Vice Governor Ma Shiguang announced the start of construction. The project starts from Xiaohai Hub, crosses the Yangtze River and connects to National Highway 204, with a total length of 42.951 kilometers, located between Sutong Bridge and Shanghai Sutong Bridge. The entire line is constructed according to high-speed standards, with eight lanes in both directions for the cross river section and six lanes in both directions for the connecting line, with a designed speed of 100 to 120 kilometers per hour. Jiangsu will build two cross river channels this year, and will accelerate the construction of projects such as the Zhangjinggao Yangtze River Bridge during the 15th Five Year Plan period.Editor/Gong Ziwei

10.7 billion! Naomaohu wutong Water Railway Starts

On March 23, 2026, the environmental assessment of the new Naomaohu wutong Water Railway Project will be released for the first time, and the feasibility study is to be approved. It is planned to start in 2026, with a construction period of three years. The project is located in Hami City, Xinjiang, with a total length of 241.745 kilometers and a total investment of 10.73 billion yuan. It has 7 stations and a bridge to rail ratio of 7.20%. As a key artery for the transportation of coal from Xinjiang to the north and one main and two wings of the road network, this line connects the Nao Railway and the Linha Railway, and is the core infrastructure for the development of coal fields such as Zhundong. After completion, the project will strongly support Xinjiang's goal of exporting 250 million tons of coal by 2030. Editor/Cheng Liting

The Yellow River will be introduced into Hebei to supplement the lake in 2026

The first water supply task for the year 2026, which involves diverting water from the Yellow River to supplement the lake in Hebei Province, has been fully launched. The Yellow River Diversion Project into Hebei to Supplement Lake is one of the 172 major water conservancy projects for water-saving and water supply in China, and it is also a key ecological channel connecting the Yellow River and Baiyangdian. Since the 14th Five Year Plan, with the continuous promotion of the Yellow River Diversion Project to supplement the ecological water supply of Baiyangdian, the water level of Baiyangdian has remained stable at around 7.2 meters, the water quality has reached the Class III standard, the number of bird species in the lake area has increased to 296, and the ecological environment has continued to improve. Editor/Cheng Liting

Anhui Chizhou governance project fully starts construction

On March 26, 2026, the Chizhou section of the Yangtze River, one of the 150 major water conservancy projects in China, officially began construction. The total investment of the project is 506 million yuan, with a total length of 162 kilometers to be treated. The focus is on the scraping and toxin treatment reinforcement of the 19.61 kilometer collapsed section, with a construction period of 16 months. As a key closed-loop of Anhui's flood control system, the project is constructed according to the 1954 flood standards, which will completely stabilize the river situation. Editor/Cheng Liting

Hebei Longyao large-scale energy storage project begins construction

On March 20, 2026, the EPC general contracting candidate for the second phase of the Guoshun New Independent Energy Storage Demonstration Project in Longyao County was publicly announced. The expansion scale of the project is 200MW/800MWh, and the unit price range of the three shortlisted bidding consortia is approximately 0.7055 to 0.7067 yuan/watt hour. The final plan for the energy storage demonstration project is 300MW/1000MWh, and the first phase of 100MW/200MWh has been completed. The energy storage units of the second phase project will be centrally arranged, and the power will be connected to existing facilities after being boosted. The project also plans to expand a 220MVA main transformer in the first phase of the substation to meet the access requirements.Editor/Yang Meiling

Nanzhong Bridge launches widening renovation

Recently, the widening renovation of the Nanzhong Bridge in the connecting section of the Lion Ocean Passage has started, and the bridge has entered closed construction. As the world's first large-span concrete cable-stayed bridge widening project with a central cable surface, the project has overcome technical bottlenecks such as the coordination of new and old structures through thousands of breakthroughs. We will overcome the challenges of millimeter level positioning of steel structures and on-site pouring of new lightweight concrete during construction, and implement environmental protection measures such as milling and dust reduction, and harmless treatment of solid waste and sewage. The project duration is about 300 days. Editor/Cheng Liting

Two high-speed railways have been approved with a total investment of 112.9 billion yuan

On March 24, 2026, the National Development and Reform Commission approved the proposal for the construction of the Qianjiang Jishou Railway and the Nanyang Xinyang Hefei Railway projects. The Qianjiang Jishou Railway has a total length of 222 kilometers and a total investment of 44.8 billion yuan; The railway from Nanyang to Xinyang to Hefei has a total length of 515 kilometers and a total investment of 68.1 billion yuan. Both high-speed railways have a standard speed of 350 kilometers per hour and are planned to start construction within this year.Editor/Gao Xue

Speed up the preliminary work of Zhanhai High speed Railway

On March 24, 2026, multiple evaluation services for the Zhanjiang Haikou Cross Sea Ferry Project (Guangdong section) were announced, and the preliminary design elements will be fully prepared. The feasibility study of the project has been approved, with a total investment of 39.97 billion yuan and a construction period of 4 years. The route includes a ferry section of 132.3 kilometers on land and 22.5 kilometers at sea, using a plan of crossing the sea by boat. Editor/Cheng Liting

Mudun High speed Railway Heilongjiang Section launches environmental impact assessment

On March 25, 2026, the Mudanjiang Dunhua Railway (Heilongjiang section) issued a bidding announcement for the preparation of environmental impact assessment reports. The feasibility study of the project is awaiting approval and is about to enter the approval stage. Jilin Province has explicitly listed it as a key project to be started in 2026. The total length of the line is about 195.6 kilometers, with a designed speed of 250 kilometers per hour and a total construction period of 4.5 years.Editor/Cheng Liting

Henan Luhun Irrigation District Renovation Project Approved

Recently, the Development and Reform Commission of Henan Province approved the feasibility study report of the modernization renovation project of Luhun Irrigation District in Henan Province, which benefits 7 counties (cities, districts) in Luoyang, Pingdingshan, and Zhengzhou. This place experiences nine droughts in ten years, making it difficult to irrigate with water. The total construction period of the renovation project is 36 months, which will upgrade the channels and water pipelines, build and renovate 24 new channels (pipes) and 214 buildings, improve the level of informatization, and improve the irrigation area after completion. Editor/Cheng Liting

Xinjiang's 150 billion yuan new materials project starts construction

On March 20, 2026, the first phase of the Turpan 100 billion level coal chemical spinning new material integration project began construction, with a total investment of 25.7 billion yuan to build a 2.4 million ton coal to ethylene glycol project, invested by Hengyi Group. The project plans to complete a total investment of 150 billion yuan within 5 to 8 years, and is expected to be put into operation by the end of 2028, with an annual new production value exceeding 12 billion yuan.Editor/Gao Xue

Xinjiang over 20 billion coal to olefin project announced

The EPC bidding candidates for the polypropylene and high-density polyethylene core units of the 800000 ton coal to olefin project in Zhundong Wucaiwan, Xinjiang Shanneng Chemical Industry, have been announced. Companies such as Daqing Petrochemical Engineering and PetroChina Jilin Chemical have been shortlisted. The total investment of the project exceeds 20 billion yuan, with environmental protection investment accounting for 8%.Editor/Gao Xue

Huadian Guanyun Offshore Wind Power Project Environmental Impact Assessment Publicity

On March 24, 2026, the environmental impact assessment of Jiangsu Huadian Guanyun H6 # offshore wind power project was publicly announced. The project plans to install 325MW of wind turbines, 26 12.5MW wind turbines, and innovatively integrate with marine ranches to construct a fixed seawater aquaculture platform. Yuanjing Energy holds a 3% stake and has a designed annual power generation capacity of 869 million kilowatt hours.Editor/Gao Xue

Gansu releases list of major projects for 2026

On March 20th, the Development and Reform Commission of Gansu Province officially released the list of major construction projects listed in the province for 2026. Among numerous projects, energy storage related projects have become the highlight, with a total of 14 projects involving a total scale of 2.15 GW/8 GWh.Editor/Yang Meiling

Denmark's 39 billion offshore wind power project approved

The European Commission has approved a 5 billion euro national aid plan for Denmark to support two major offshore wind power projects, Hessel ø and North Sea I Mid, with a total installed capacity of 1.8GW and an annual power generation of 7.8TWh, accounting for 25% of Denmark's total electricity production. The project adopts a two-way contract for difference mechanism with a funding period of 20 years.Editor/Gao Xue

The bidding for the second phase of the Yongjin Quzhou Expressway has been launched

In March 2026, the construction bidding for three sections of the second phase of the Yongjin Quzhou Expressway will be launched, with a total length of 44 kilometers and an estimated total investment of 29.344 billion yuan. The project starts from Wucheng, Jinhua and ends at the border between Zhejiang and Jiangxi provinces, with six lanes in both directions. The first phase of 78 kilometers has started construction, and the second phase is the last section of the entire line that has not yet been opened. It is planned to be completed and opened to traffic by the end of 2029.Editor/Gao Xue

Guangdong Xuwen 230MW wind power replacement project launched

On March 19, 2026, the upgrade and renovation project of Xuwenyang Wind Farm in Guangdong Province was publicly announced before approval. The total investment of the project is 1.276 billion yuan. 33 old wind turbines will be dismantled and replaced with 230MW new units, and the booster station will be renovated synchronously. This is the first batch of large-scale demonstration projects for the upgrading and capacity expansion of old wind farms in Guangdong Province.Editor/Gao Xue

Approved over 400 billion projects

The National Development and Reform Commission has approved a batch of major projects with a total investment of over 400 billion yuan, covering three major fields: water conservancy and hydropower, scientific research supporting new infrastructure, and transportation tackling projects. Projects such as Liaodong Peninsula Water Resource Allocation, Dadu River Danba Hydropower Station, Huairou National Laboratory, Guangzhou New Airport, and Zhanhai Cross Sea Ferry have been selected, focusing precisely on key areas with high threshold and high demand.Editor/Gao Xue

The Zhuzhao high-speed railway has fully entered the construction of ballastless tracks

On March 18, 2026, the first piece of ballastless track project for the Jiangji section of the Zhuzhao high-speed railway passed the expert group's evaluation and acceptance in Mingcheng Town, Gaoming District, Foshan City. The acceptance project is located at the Mingcheng Extra Large Bridge on the 7th section of the Zhuzhao High speed Railway Jiangji Section, with a total length of 2596.9 meters. It is one of the key control node projects of the Zhuzhao High speed Railway Jiangji Section. Editor/Cheng Liting

Xinjiang's new air fast track officially launched

At 10:03 am on March 21, 2026, China Southern Airlines flight CZ6973 took off from Urumqi and flew directly to Lanzhou along the H140 new route, officially opening another air fast lane for entering and exiting Xinjiang. The new route directly transforms convenience into a travel experience that passengers can perceive. In terms of flight time, by avoiding congested segments and complex weather areas, the round-trip flight can save an average of 12 minutes. Editor/Cheng Liting

Sinohydro Bureau 9 won the bid for the 21.6 billion hydropower project in Xizang

On March 19, 2026, Hydropower Bureau 9 won the bid for the main dam project of Huaneng Lancang River BDa Hydropower Station for 3.49 billion yuan. The project is located in Changdu, with an installed capacity of 1.5 million kilowatts and a total investment of 21.684 billion yuan. It is a key cascade power station in the upper reaches of the Lancang River in Xizang.Editor/Gao Xue

Haili Wind Power Achieves a Large Order of 1.692 Billion RMB

Haili Wind Power announced that the company has signed a total of 1.692 billion yuan in contracts with domestic Far East Wind Power project customers, of which a single order of 1.085 billion yuan is for wind turbine foundation duct frames. The company's net profit is expected to increase by 394% to 504% in 2025, marking a turning point for the Far East Sea market.Editor/Gao Xue

The 100 billion yuan infrastructure project in Sangdao has been launched

Zanzibar, Tanzania has launched two major projects, the International Convention and Exhibition Center and the "City of the African Cup", with a total investment of over 700 billion shillings. The selection of the exhibition center in the Fumba area aims to create a regional trade hub; The "City of the African Cup" is accelerating its construction in preparation for the 2027 African Cup and supporting the dual wheel drive of sports and tourism.Editor/Gao Xue

Approval extension for Yangjiang offshore wind power project

The approval of the Three Seas Wind Power Project on Sanshan Island in Yangjiang has been postponed until May 2027. The total investment of the project is 5.444 billion yuan, with an installed capacity of 500MW. It is located in the southern sea area of Hailing Island and is currently in the pre construction preparation stage.Editor/Gao Xue

Aksu, Xinjiang will renovate 830 kilometers of rural roads within the year

Recently, a new round of rural road improvement action has been launched in Aksu, Xinjiang. In 2026, Aksu region plans to rebuild 830 kilometers of rural roads and renovate 7 dangerous bridges throughout the year. Currently, all related projects have started and are expected to be completed and open to traffic by the end of the year. The first batch of construction projects is steadily advancing. In Gaizilike Town, Keping County, the rural road construction project involves three administrative villages, with a total length of 2.83 km. It is constructed according to the standards of Class III and fourth-class highway, and the site construction is in order. The construction project in Shaya County includes the renovation of two dangerous bridges and the reconstruction of rural roads in Nurbagh Township and Toibao Ledi Town, with a total construction distance of over 25 kilometers. All construction materials have been fully allocated.Editor/Cheng Liting

The preliminary design of the Yia Railway has been approved

The preliminary design of the Yining Aksu Railway has been officially approved and is about to start construction comprehensively. The project will construct a new route of 455 kilometers with a designed speed of 160 kilometers per hour. After completion, the travel time from Yining to Aksu will be reduced from 16 hours to 8 hours.Editor/Gao Xue

Baotailong Donghui Coal Mine Project Commences Construction

On March 17, 2026, the construction project of Donghui Coal Mine in Heilongjiang Province officially broke ground in Jixian County. As a core key project of the 14th Five Year Plan in Heilongjiang Province, the total investment of this project is 3.007 billion yuan, with a designed annual output of 1.8 million tons. After years of procedures, the total construction period is 55.5 months. It is located in the 291 Farm area of Jixian County, with a well field area of approximately 46.33 square kilometers and abundant resource reserves. Supporting coal washing plants of the same scale, with a service life of 52.7 years. Editor/Cheng Liting

China Power Construction signs 13.9 billion yuan contract for UAE project

China Power Construction Corporation signed an EPC contract for a 2.1GW photovoltaic+7.75GWh energy storage project in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, with an amount of approximately 13.962 billion yuan. This project is one of the largest solar energy storage projects in the world, with a construction period of 21 months.Editor/Gao Xue