Astana Airlines opens Astana Guangzhou direct flight in June

Astana Airlines announced that it will open a direct flight from Astana to Guangzhou on June 2, 2026, with flights on Tuesdays and Thursdays and returns on Wednesdays and Fridays. The flight will be operated using the A321LR aircraft and will take approximately 6 hours and 45 minutes. This route is its second route in Guangzhou, which will strengthen the China Kazakhstan air passage, further facilitating economic, trade, cultural and tourism exchanges between the Guangdong Hong Kong Macao Greater Bay Area and Central Asia, and improving the South China Central Asia air corridor.Editor/Bian Wenjun

China Haicheng Guangzhou Company signs contract with Saudi refined sugar factory

China Haicheng Guangzhou Company has successfully signed a contract for the Saudi Arabia Refinery Project, providing one-stop full process services including technical evaluation, design optimization, and engineering management for the project. After completion, the project will become a modern large-scale benchmark sugar factory in the Middle East, effectively enhancing Saudi Arabia's local sugar processing and supply capabilities, and helping local industries upgrade. This signing is an important achievement for the company to deeply cultivate overseas markets and serve the construction of the "the Belt and Road".Editor/Bian Wenjun

International capital heavily invests in Morocco's green ammonia project

In February 2026, the ORNX International Consortium, composed of American, Spanish, and German companies, signed a contract with Morocco to invest $4.5 billion in the construction of a large-scale green ammonia project in Layoun. The project relies on renewable energy from wind and solar power, with an annual output of 100000 tons of green hydrogen and 560000 tons of green ammonia in the first phase. The products are available for domestic sales and export. This move will strengthen Morocco's position as a hub for green hydrogen in North Africa and accelerate the global layout of green hydrogen and clean ammonia industries.Editor/Bian Wenjun

Quanzhou partners with Ningde Times to jointly build a zero carbon battery factory

The Quanzhou Municipal Government and CATL have officially signed a cooperation agreement for the new energy battery production base project, and the two sides will carry out in-depth cooperation on battery research and development and manufacturing. The project plans to adopt advanced green manufacturing technology, build intelligent and zero carbon modern factories, and improve the industrial chain to drive the coordinated development of upstream and downstream, further strengthening the ecological cluster of new energy industry in southeastern China.Editor/Yang Meiling

Wenzhou Yongning Bridge is now open for operation

On February 6, 2026, the Wenzhou Yongning Bridge, the largest span dual-purpose multi tower rigid suspension bridge in China designed by China Railway Major Bridge Institute under China Railway Group, was put into operation. Yongning Bridge starts from Ruiguang Avenue in the north, crosses Feiyun River and ends at Weier Road in the south, with a length of about 3.1 kilometers. It is the first multi-functional composite river crossing channel in Zhejiang Province that integrates urban expressway, municipal railway, first-class highway and slow traffic system. The bridge adopts the double-layer layout of six lane expressway in the upper layer, two-way four lane first-class highway in the lower layer, and double track rail transit. The main bridge is 740 meters long, and the span of the main navigation hole is 260 meters. With the unique shape of 37 meter high steel structure gate tower and V-shaped pier, it has become a new landmark on both sides of the Feiyun River.Editor/Cheng Liting

Participate in the construction of the Abu Dhabi Dubai high-speed railway

In February 2026, Etihad Rail in the United Arab Emirates officially awarded the Abu Dhabi Dubai high-speed rail civil engineering and station design and construction contract, with a total investment of approximately 6.5 billion US dollars.China State Construction Corporation participates in the Abu Dhabi consortium, while China Harbour participates in the Dubai consortium. The maximum speed of high-speed rail is 350 kilometers per hour, and the travel time will be reduced to 30 minutes.Editor/Gao Xue

Chinese enterprises sign three consecutive overseas projects

China Energy Engineering Yunnan Institute won the bid for the 525.4 MW wind power survey and design project of the Laos Clean Energy Base Phase II, setting a new record for the institute's wind power scale. China Road and Bridge Corporation won the bid for the 300000 ton lime kiln plant project of Laos Wanxiang Conch. EICO, a subsidiary of Sinoma International, signed a construction contract with TBEA for the Saudi SEC Namria 380KV substation.Editor/Gao Xue

EPC bidding for Chongqing user side energy storage project

Recently, Pengshui County, Chongqing launched the EPC general contracting bidding for the user side energy storage project of public charging facilities. The estimated contract amount is about 120.2251 million yuan, equivalent to a unit price of 1.16 yuan/Wh. The total scale of the project is 51.672MW/103.344MWh, including 21.672MW/43.344MWh of supporting energy storage for public charging stations (serving 460 charging guns) and 30MW/60MWh of general industrial and commercial energy storage. The annual power supply capacity is 15.82056 million kWh and 21.9 million kWh respectively. The construction content covers municipal engineering such as site leveling, drainage, and enclosure, aiming to improve the energy efficiency of regional charging facilities.Editor/Yang Meiling

Intensive implementation of China Central Asia green energy cooperation projects

Since February, the Tashkent solar energy storage project in Uzbekistan has been connected to the grid, the waste incineration power generation project in Kyrgyzstan has been put into operation, and the wind power project in Kazakhstan has been running steadily. A number of green and low-carbon projects have come to fruition, promoting China Central Asia's joint construction of the "the Belt and Road" to a new green direction, and helping regional energy transformation.Editor/Bian Wenjun

Africa's first desert heavy-duty railway opens in Algeria

On February 1st local time, the heavy haul railway in the western desert of Algeria, constructed by China Railway Construction, was fully opened to traffic. This is Africa's first desert heavy-duty railway, with a total length of 950 kilometers, jointly built by Chinese and Arab builders, which will effectively drive mineral development and regional economic development, and become a new benchmark for China Africa infrastructure cooperation.Editor/Bian Wenjun

The 500 kV interconnection project between China and Laos has been fully connected

On February 5th, the China Laos 500 kV interconnection project was fully connected, and the China Laos line achieved physical connectivity at the junction of Mohan and Moding. This project is another landmark project after the China Laos Railway, which will significantly improve Laos' power supply capacity and cross-border power interconnection level, and inject new impetus into ASEAN regional energy cooperation.Editor/Bian Wenjun

منتصف العمر 500 كيلوفولت مشروع الربط الشبكي من خلال خط كامل

في 5 شباط / فبراير ، في منتصف العمر 500 كيلوفولت مشروع الربط الشبكي من خلال خط كامل ، في منتصف العمر القديم في خط mohan-moding مفرق لتحقيق الاتصال الجسدي . هذا المشروع هو آخر علامة على مشروع السكك الحديدية بين الصين ولاوس ، والتي سوف تعزز إلى حد كبير القدرة على توفير الطاقة في لاوس و الترابط عبر الحدود على مستوى الطاقة ، ضخ زخم جديد في رابطة أمم جنوب شرق آسيا للتعاون الإقليمي في مجال الطاقة Editor/Bian Wenjun

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