Dalat Mengxit High Voltage Project Approved

The Dalat Mengxi 1000 kV AC transmission and transformation project has been approved by the National Development and Reform Commission. The project is scheduled to start construction in April 2026 and be put into operation in September 2027, with a total investment of 4.374 billion yuan. The project is a key supporting facility for the Mengxi Beijing Tianjin Hebei ultra-high voltage direct current project, which will enhance the power transmission capacity from Mengxi to the east and serve the clean energy consumption and coordinated development of the Beijing Tianjin Hebei region.Editor/Gao Xue

Investment and construction of photovoltaic manufacturing projects in India

Indian solar manufacturer Saatvik Green Energy announced an investment of 2.51 billion rupees to build a photovoltaic module manufacturing plant in Odisha state. The investment was completed through a wholly-owned subsidiary, with funding sourced from the company's IPO last year. The local photovoltaic manufacturing capacity in India continues to improve, and the current ALMM certified module production capacity has exceeded 109GW.Editor/Gao Xue

EU sets new high for battery energy storage installation by 2025

In 2025, the EU will add 27.1 gigawatt hours of battery energy storage capacity, a year-on-year increase of 45%, setting a historical record. Since 2021, the total scale of energy storage in the European Union has surged from 7.8 gigawatt hours to 77.3 gigawatt hours, an increase of nearly tenfold. The report points out that public utility scale projects have become the main force, accounting for 55% of the annual new installed capacity, indicating a significant shift in market structure. To meet the energy flexibility needs by 2030, the EU needs to increase its energy storage capacity tenfold to approximately 750 gigawatt hours to support large-scale integration of renewable energy.Editor/Yang Meiling

Ecological project in Xiangjiang source area, Hunan starts construction

On February 6, 2026, the second phase of the comprehensive ecological treatment project in the source area of the Xiangjiang River was started. Jianghua Xiangjiang River source phase II project is jointly declared by Yongzhou City and Chenzhou City, and has passed the national reply. The total task of the project implemented by the county is 181700 mu, accounting for 61.8% of the total task of the city. The project is constructed in two years with a total investment of 225.38 million yuan. Editor/chengliting

China ASEAN Cross border Transmission Channel for New Energy

On February 6, 2026, the technology upgrade of cross-border new energy transmission channels from China to Laos and Thailand was completed, with a 40% increase in transmission capacity. The channel is mainly used to transport clean electricity such as hydropower and photovoltaic, help ASEAN countries achieve carbon emission reduction goals, and further consolidate the basis for energy connectivity in the the Belt and Road region.Editor/Bian Wenjun

Chinese enterprises undertake grid connected Pakistan wind power projects

On February 7, 2026, the key new energy project of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor, the Pakistan Hubu Wind Power Project, achieved full capacity grid connection. The total installed capacity of the project is 150 MW, which can supply more than 400 million kilowatt hours of green power annually, greatly alleviating the problem of local power shortage. It is an important practice of green and low-carbon transformation of energy cooperation along the the Belt and Road.Editor/Bian Wenjun

Signing of a large-scale wind power cooperation project between China and Kazakhstan

On February 8, 2026, the 200 MW photovoltaic power station in Kazakhstan, a key new energy project jointly built by China and Kazakhstan along the the Belt and Road, was officially signed. The project is led by Chinese enterprises for investment and construction, with an average annual power generation of over 300 million kilowatt hours after completion. It will effectively optimize the energy structure of Kazakhstan and promote the large-scale development of clean energy in Central Asia.Editor/Bian Wenjun

Bid announcement for 1.22 billion data center project

The China Mobile Yangtze River Delta Yangzhou Data Center Electromechanical Engineering EPCO Procurement Project has announced its winning bid, with a consortium consisting of ZTE Technology Services and Xiangjiang System Engineering winning the bid for 1.22 billion yuan. The project will construct a data center with an IT capacity of 60 megawatts, adopting an integrated design, procurement, construction, and operation model. Editor/Gao Xue

Winning the bid for the renovation and expansion of the Shanghai Chongqing Expressway

The bidding results for the prefabrication and expansion project of G50 Shanghai Chongqing Expressway Anhui section have been announced, and China Railway Major Bridge Bureau has become the first candidate for winning the bid with 527 million yuan. The total investment of this project is 11.42 billion yuan, which will widen the original two-way four lane road to eight lane road. It is planned to be opened to traffic in 2027, helping to promote transportation interconnection and regional development between the Yangtze River Delta and the central and western regions.Editor/Gao Xue

Guangzhou and Dongguan plan to build a new Dongjiang Channel project

On February 4, 2026, the Development and Reform Commission of Dongguan City released a public announcement before the evaluation of the "Social Stability Risk Analysis Report for the Dongjiang Channel Construction Project (Dongguan Side)". The Dongjiang Passage adopts the standard of first-class highway and urban trunk road, with six lanes in two directions, a design speed of 60km/h, and a total length of 3055m, including a tunnel section of 2535m. The construction content mainly includes road engineering, tunnel engineering, bridge and culvert engineering, water supply and drainage engineering, traffic engineering, lighting engineering, power pipe trench engineering, building engineering, greening engineering, etc. After the project joint review meeting, the total investment was 4.698 billion yuan. The plan is to start construction in January 2027 and open to traffic in June 2030, with a total construction period of 42 months. Editor/Cheng Liting

Shandong Rushan 500kV substation put into operation

On February 5th, the 500 kV substation in Rushan, Shandong was officially completed and put into operation, which will strongly support the large-scale grid connection and efficient consumption of new energy such as wind power and photovoltaics in the Jiaodong Peninsula. This project is the first 500 kV substation to be put into operation during the 15th Five Year Plan period of Shandong Power Grid. Its operation further improves the backbone network of Shandong Power Grid, enhances regional power supply reliability and clean energy transmission capacity.Editor/Yang Meiling

The bid for the renovation of the Southern Xinjiang Railway has been announced

The bidding results for the construction of the expansion and renovation project of the Aksu Bachu section of the Southern Xinjiang Railway have been announced, and the winning candidates for three sections have been determined, with a total amount of approximately 288 million yuan. The project will build 8 new passing stations to enhance the single line transportation capacity. The project is an important measure to improve the South Passage of the Eurasian Continental Bridge and serve the construction of the the Belt and Road.Editor/Gao Xue

The above ground engineering of high-end chemical projects will start construction

In 2026, Tianjin Xinhecheng High end Chemical New Materials Project made key progress. The project is located in Nangang Industrial Zone, with a total investment of about 10 billion yuan, and will construct a full industry chain production line for adiponitrile, hexamethylenediamine, and nylon 66. At present, the first phase of the project's above ground engineering has obtained construction permits and is ready for full commencement. It is expected to be completed and put into operation in 2027, and the products will be widely used in fields such as automobiles and new energy.Editor/Gao Xue

The first equipment of Xinjiang Green Power has been successfully connected to the grid

On January 31, 2026, Xinjiang Green Power's 500000 kW/2 million kWh energy storage project in Ruoqiang achieved the first equipment grid connected operation. The project is equipped with a 220 kV energy storage booster station, which is connected to the 220 kV Ruoqiangnan Photovoltaic Collection Station through the construction of a 1.429 km transmission line. It is the first energy storage project of Xinjiang Green Power in Xinjiang and a key new energy storage project in the whole region. The project started on October 25, 2025 and took 99 days to complete construction and grid connection.Editor/Yang Meiling

Publicity of EPC bidding results of Xizang Lhasa Unicom Hub Project

The bidding for the design and construction (EPC) general contracting project of the second communication hub building and new DC1 civil engineering project in Lhasa, Xizang was completed. Zhongxun Post and Telecommunications Design Institute and China Railway 16th Bureau Joint Venture have become the first candidate for winning the bid with 77.6 million yuan. The project is located in Liuwu New District, with a total construction area of approximately 11400 square meters. It is planned to build a communication hub building and a power center, which can install 526 racks. The project aims to enhance Lhasa's communication security capabilities and data processing level, and improve the local digital infrastructure.Editor/Gao Xue

Hainan announces major project construction plan for 2026

Hainan Province has released its 2026 major project investment plan, which includes 470 major projects with a total investment of 717.5 billion yuan. This year's planned investment is 128 billion yuan, covering areas such as infrastructure and industrial development. The newly started projects include key projects such as the Zhanjiang Haikou Railway and the Danzhou Yangpu Railway. This plan aims to serve the construction of Hainan Free Trade Port and consolidate the foundation for development.Editor/Gao Xue

The preliminary work of the Chongqing Guizhou high-speed railway has been promoted

The Chongqing Municipal Political Consultative Conference recently focused on the construction of the Chongqing Guizhou high-speed railway. The high-speed railway is designed with a speed of 350 kilometers per hour and a total investment of approximately 62.3 billion yuan. It is an important part of the national high-speed railway network and has significant implications for connecting the Chengdu Chongqing region with the Guangdong Hong Kong Macao Greater Bay Area and enhancing the capacity of the Western Land Sea New Corridor. The project has entered the feasibility study stage and is striving to start construction in the early stage of the 15th Five Year Plan.Editor/Gao Xue

Ningxia Hongsibao Industrial Park Energy Storage Power Station completes bidding

Recently, the feasibility study report for the construction project of a 100MW/400MWh independent energy storage power station in Hongsibao Industrial Park and the evaluation results of the preliminary technical service bidding have been officially announced. The total investment of this project is about 309 million yuan, with plans to construct 20 containerized energy storage units and 1 110kV booster station. The service content covers more than 10 preliminary works such as feasibility study, power access, geological survey, environmental impact assessment and water conservation. The service period is 60 days after the contract is signed. After evaluation, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region Electric Power Design Institute Co., Ltd. became the first candidate for winning the bid with a price of 3.815 million yuan, while Qinghai Electric Power Design Institute and Gansu Electric Power Design Institute ranked second and third respectively.Editor/Yang Meiling

Beijing Erdaohe Reservoir enters the construction phase

Recently, the Erdaohe Reservoir in the upper reaches of the Dashihe River Basin in Fangshan District, Beijing has officially entered the construction phase and is expected to complete its main construction by the end of 2030. The Erdaohe Reservoir dam is 580 meters long and 100 meters high, and will become the tallest dam in Beijing after completion.Editor/Cheng Liting

Hubei Tianmen waste lithium battery recycling project started

On the morning of February 1st, 2026, the commencement ceremony of Chaowei force Weipu cycle and the 100000 ton waste lithium battery recycling project in Tianmen City, Hubei Province was grandly held in Hubei Tianmen Industrial Park of Lihe group. With an investment of 300million yuan and a planned area of 300 mu, the project will build a standardized plant with a total area of 150000 square meters. Editor/chengliting

Pakistan | Balochistan Province Counter Terrorism Corridor Security

Balochistan Province in Pakistan has suffered a large-scale terrorist attack, posing a threat to the security of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor. The Pakistani security forces quickly counterattacked, killing about 185 armed militants within 40 hours, setting a record for the most rapid annihilation of the enemy in counter-terrorism. Prime Minister Sharif and Army Chief of Staff Munir both expressed their strong commitment to counter-terrorism, and a large number of military and police reinforcements were provided to ensure the smooth progress of the flagship project of the "the Belt and Road".Editor/Bian Wenjun

Vietnam | Guizhou Tire Phase III PCR Project First Container Shipment

The first batch of products from Guizhou Tire Vietnam Phase III PCR project has been successfully shipped, marking the official entry of its passenger car tires into the international market. The total investment of the project is approximately 228 million US dollars, with a planned annual production capacity of 6 million units, filling the product gap. The Vietnam base has become the core fulcrum for the "the Belt and Road" to expand overseas markets. The company will also invest in the construction of an intelligent base with an annual output of 6 million semi steel tires in Morocco.Editor/Bian Wenjun

Serbia | New railway station lights up 'Chinese red'

The Xinweirbas Station of the Hunsei Railway welcomes the Chinese New Year with red lights, and the station plays a promotional video for the Spring Festival Gala in a loop. The Hungarian Serbian railway connects Belgrade and Budapest. The total length of the Serbian section is 183 kilometers. The whole line will be opened in October 2025, with a design speed of 200 kilometers per hour. It is a demonstration project of the "the Belt and Road" in Central and Eastern Europe, illuminating the road of China Serbia friendship and regional development.Editor/Bian Wenjun

The Ulanqab large-scale compressed air energy storage project has made key progress

The bidding and evaluation results for the EPC general contracting of the 1050MW/6300MWh compressed air energy storage project in Zhuozi County, Ulanqab, Inner Mongolia have been officially announced. The top three candidates for winning the bid are all from China Railway System: China Railway 11th Bureau Group Co., Ltd. (the leading unit of the consortium) ranks first, China Railway First Survey and Design Institute Group Co., Ltd. (the leading unit of the consortium) and China Railway 14th Bureau Group Co., Ltd. (the leading unit of the consortium) rank second and third respectively, with all three bidding rates being 100%. This project is a large-scale compressed air energy storage project. The announcement of the EPC bidding results marks a crucial step in the construction of the project, which is of great significance for optimizing the regional energy structure and promoting the development of China's energy storage industry.Editor/Yang Meiling

Petrochemical giants advance westward to lay out coal chemical industry

Since 2025, several large private petrochemical enterprises have accelerated their layout of the coal chemical industry in the western region. Rongsheng Petrochemical has launched a green coalification integration project with an investment of about 160 billion yuan in Inner Mongolia, Hengyi Petrochemical has promoted a 25.7 billion yuan coal to ethylene glycol project in Xinjiang, and Tongkun Group has also laid out upstream resources in related areas. This move aims to leverage the advantages of coal resources in the western region, reduce dependence on international crude oil, and upgrade to the field of high value-added chemical new materials, promoting the industry's transformation from traditional fuels to high-end materials.Editor/Gao Xue

Winning the bid for the Shanghai Chongqing Expressway renovation and expansion project

In 2026, new progress will be made in the renovation and expansion project of the G50 Shanghai Chongqing Expressway Anhui section. China Railway Major Bridge Corporation won the bid for the prefabricated component project with 527 million yuan. The total investment for this renovation and expansion project is 11.42 billion yuan, which will widen the original two-way four lane road to eight lane road, and plan to renovate and expand seven interchanges and enhance service area facilities. After the completion of the project, it will significantly improve the logistics efficiency from the Yangtze River Delta to the central and western regions, and strengthen regional transportation connections.Editor/Gao Xue

Jiangxi launches the first batch of virtual power plant pilot applications

On January 29, 2026, Jiangxi Provincial Energy Bureau officially launched the first batch of virtual power plant pilot application work. According to the notice, the application must be recommended by the electricity regulatory department of the prefecture level city or the provincial company of the power enterprise. Each unit is limited to recommending one pilot project, and the materials must be submitted before March 15th. The applicant should possess technical capabilities, financial strength, and experience in power industry operation and management, and have in-depth research on pilot business models, architectures, and strategies. At the same time, they should have plans and capabilities to participate in power demand response, energy trading, or auxiliary services. This pilot program encourages various market entities such as power grid enterprises, power generation enterprises, electricity sales companies, energy service companies, and load aggregators to actively participate.Editor/Yang Meiling

Liaoyuan will welcome its first high-speed railway

On January 29, 2026, Jilin Province announced that the route and station location of the Liaoyuan section of the Changsi Liaotong high-speed railway have been determined. The project is designed with a speed of 350 kilometers per hour and a total length of approximately 334 kilometers, which will end the history of Liaoyuan not being connected to high-speed railways. The Provincial Development and Reform Commission stated that it is making every effort to promote the approval of pre feasibility studies and ensure their completion and opening to traffic by the end of the 15th Five Year Plan period. At that time, the travel time from Changchun to Liaoyuan will be shortened to about 45 minutes, and it will help Jilin achieve the goal of "connecting cities with high-speed rail".Editor/Gao Xue

BYD Eastern Europe Energy Storage Project put into operation

On January 29, 2026, BYD's 500MWh energy storage project in Bulgaria, in collaboration with European companies, was officially put into operation, making it the largest standalone energy storage project in Eastern Europe. The project adopts lithium iron phosphate blade batteries and modular design, with 110 modular units deployed in just 9 months. It can provide 202MW peak shaving and frequency regulation services, providing emergency power for 200000 households. This project has become a new benchmark for China's energy storage technology to go global, helping Eastern Europe's energy transformation and grid stability, and accelerating the expansion of the European market.Editor/Bian Wenjun

Photovoltaic project fully started construction

On January 29, 2026, the Khazna photovoltaic project in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, in which Longi and China Electric Power Construction participated, began construction comprehensively. The project is undertaken by China Electric Power Construction as the EPC contractor, with Longi supplying 1.1GW of high-efficiency BC components, equipped with automated cleaning systems and intelligent tracking brackets. It is planned to generate electricity annually to meet the needs of 160000 households and reduce carbon emissions by 2.4 million tons after being put into operation in 2028. This construction highlights the technological and engineering strength of Chinese enterprises in the field of large-scale photovoltaic projects overseas, further strengthening their global market layout.Editor/Bian Wenjun