Inner Mongolia builds six cross and six straight ultra-high voltage channels

The Energy Bureau of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region has released the "15th Five Year Plan" for energy, which includes the construction of 12 ultra-high voltage transmission projects, including "six AC and six DC", with a total power transmission capacity of 96.7 million kilowatts. During this period, the external power transmission capacity will exceed 1 trillion kilowatt hours. The two major bases in the Kubuqi Desert, with a total investment of 127.4 billion yuan, have been approved to achieve coordinated development of desert governance and energy development through the "integrated wind solar thermal storage" model.Editor/Gao Xue

Daikin Heavy Industries wins major wind power deal in Germany

Daikin Heavy Industries, a leading wind turbine tower manufacturer, announced that it has signed a supply contract with the Polish shipyard Wulkan in Szczecin to manufacture at least 40 sets of internal platform foundation components for the Nordseecluster B offshore wind power project in the North Sea of Germany. The contract value is approximately 11 million euros. The Phase B project has an installed capacity of 900MW and is planned to be put into operation in 2029. Production will start at the end of February 2026 in Poland, creating approximately 200 job opportunities for the local area.Editor/Gao Xue

Pakistan restarts Karachi Loop Railway

The government of Sindh Province in Pakistan has once again sought financing from the Asian Development Bank to restart the Karachi Loop Railway project, which has been on hold for many years. The project is approximately 43 kilometers long, with 24 stations and a total investment of about 2 billion US dollars. It was discontinued in the late 1990s. The Asian Development Bank agrees in principle to support and suggests that the provincial government submit the documents as soon as possible for the board of directors to review. The project was included in the China Pakistan Economic Corridor in 2016, but multiple attempts at revitalization have been hindered.Editor/Gao Xue

Four consecutive global rail transit contracts signed

The global rail transit market has ushered in a new wave of signing contracts. On the French side, RATP Dev signed a € 842 million contract to operate 10 regional lines in Caen, and Teleste received an order to upgrade railway passenger information display screens. Poland's PSE has signed a power supply contract for the Warsaw Łó d ź high-speed railway worth approximately 10.9 million euros. Advanced Rail Controls Private Limited in India has been awarded a contract to supply equipment for the retrofitting of 3100 horsepower hydrogen fuel cell hybrid locomotives.Editor/Gao Xue

Gansu Gaotai large-scale independent energy storage project enters critical stage

The 300MW/1200MWh grid type independent shared energy storage project in the northern part of Gaotai, Gansu is currently undergoing electrical equipment installation. The project is invested 1.32 billion yuan by Huaneng Jinshun Private Equity Fund Management Co., Ltd. and covers an area of 120 acres. The main construction content includes a 300MW/1200MWh energy storage power station, installation of 240 sets of lithium iron phosphate battery containers, and construction of a new 330kV booster station. At present, the main components such as the battery compartment and booster station have been completed, and the project has entered a critical stage.Editor/Yang Meiling

Guangdong Jiangmen Energy Storage Project officially starts construction

On February 26, 2026, the groundbreaking ceremony for the Jingshan 200 MW/400 MWh grid side independent energy storage project was held in Pengjiang District, Jiangmen City, Guangdong Province. The project is located next to the 220 kV Jingshan Substation in Duruan Town. It will construct a 200 MW/400 MWh lithium iron phosphate energy storage system, including a 10 MWh solid-liquid hybrid lithium-ion battery system, and simultaneously build a 220 kV energy storage booster station and substation expansion project. The EPC general contracting of this project had previously been won by a consortium for 381 million yuan, and the commencement of this project marks the entry into the substantive construction phase.Editor/Yang Meiling

Poland launches trillion dollar infrastructure investment plan

Poland plans to invest approximately 1 trillion zlotys or 280 billion US dollars in key infrastructure areas such as nuclear power and transportation over the next decade. The country's National Development Bank has financed 12 billion zlotys for nuclear power projects and reserved 10 billion zlotys for the 'Polish Port' project.Editor/Gao Xue

China and Kazakhstan hold the Energy Silk Road event

On February 25, 2026, the "Contemporary Energy Silk Road" themed open day was held in Almaty, Kazakhstan. The event focuses on major projects such as the China Kazakhstan natural gas pipeline, showcasing the achievements of energy interconnection and cultural exchange. The China Kazakhstan natural gas pipeline has become a pillar of regional energy security, ensuring the stable transmission of Central Asian natural gas to China, with an annual gas transmission capacity of more than 30 billion cubic meters, and is a model project for energy cooperation along the "the Belt and Road".Editor/Bian Wenjun

The progress of the Zhongsha Gulei Petrochemical Project has exceeded 90%

China and Saudi Arabia jointly built the landmark project of the "the Belt and Road" - Gulei Petrochemical Integration Project with a total investment of 42.07 billion yuan. In February, it entered a critical sprint stage, with the overall project progress exceeding 90%, and equipment installation and pipeline construction were comprehensively carried out. The project is jointly constructed by Saudi Arabia SABIC and Fujian Energy and Chemical Group, and is planned to be put into operation in the second half of 2026. After completion, it will become a new engine for the petrochemical industry in the southeast coast, deepening the cooperation of the entire energy and chemical industry chain between China and Saudi Arabia.Editor/Bian Wenjun

The first China Tajikistan multimodal transport train has arrived in Dushanbe

Recently, the first China Tajikistan multimodal transport pilot container train successfully arrived in Dushanbe. The train departed from the Irkeshtam Port in Xinjiang on February 11th, covering a total distance of about 3500 kilometers and passing through Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, with a travel time reduced by about 50% compared to traditional highways. This route is an important new logistics channel in the direction of the "the Belt and Road" in Central Asia, which will significantly improve the efficiency of trade between China and Tajikistan and the region, and help the two-way flow of agricultural products, building materials, and consumer goods.Editor/Bian Wenjun

Announcement of Winning Bid for Ordos Coal Liquefaction Project

On February 24, 2026, the bidding candidates for the comprehensive management services of the coal liquefaction upgrade demonstration project of Guoneng Energy Chemical Co., Ltd. were publicly announced. Zhongzi Engineering Co., Ltd., Huanqiu Engineering Project Management Co., Ltd., and Jiangsu Henghe Petrochemical Engineering Co., Ltd. have respectively become three candidates for winning the bid package. The total investment of this project is 42.6 billion yuan, adopting second-generation coal liquefaction technology, and building a new 2.2 million tons/year coal liquefaction production line and an 800000 tons/year coal indirect liquefaction production line.Editor/Gao Xue

Yiwu procurement peak season begins, African merchants rush to grab orders

On February 25, 2026, Yiwu International Trade City in Zhejiang Province welcomed a peak of concentrated orders from Kenyan procurement teams. Kenyan merchants focus on building materials, home appliances, and light industrial products, with single batch order amounts generally exceeding one million US dollars, and some enterprises have signed annual supply agreements. Relying on the dual channels of China Europe regular train and maritime transport, goods can quickly arrive at Mombasa Port and then be transferred to Kenya and the inland market of East Africa. The "the Belt and Road" trade facilitation continues to release dividends.Editor/BianWenjun

The China Laos 500 kV interconnection project is about to be put into operation

On February 25, 2026, the latest progress was that the China Laos 500 kV interconnection project has been fully connected and will soon be officially put into operation. The project is jointly constructed by China and Laos, which will realize the interconnection of power grids between the two countries, help Laos send hydropower to China, ensure Laos' energy security, and provide stable power support for major projects such as the China Laos railway. The China Laos Railway has been open for more than four years, with the accumulated passenger and cargo volume exceeding 66 million person times and 76 million tons respectively, and the "golden channel" effect continues to expand.Editor/Bian Wenjun

China Telecom's Guangdong Hong Kong Macao Greater Bay Area data center starts construction

On February 24, 2026, the second phase of China Telecom's Guangdong Hong Kong Macao Greater Bay Area data center project began construction in Shaoguan. The total investment of the project is 18 billion yuan. In this phase, one intelligent computing center and two parallel machine buildings will be constructed, with an IT capacity of 68MW. The PUE of the project is less than 1.20, and energy-saving technologies such as liquid cooling and heat dissipation will be integrated to create a national data transmission core node and Tianyi Cloud South China computing power hub, providing full stack data center services for the Guangdong Hong Kong Macao Greater Bay Area.Editor/Gao Xue

Inner Mongolia Saihan Energy Storage Power Station Passes Grid Connection Acceptance

A large independent energy storage power station project in Saihan District, Hohhot City, Inner Mongolia has successfully passed the grid connection compliance acceptance and is now ready for grid connection operation. The capacity of the power station is 300MW/1200MWh, and the project announcement period is from February 13, 2026 to February 26.Editor/Yang Meiling

Shanxi Shuozhou Independent Energy Storage Project is about to start bidding

Shanxi Shuozhou will release a bidding announcement for an independent energy storage project. The total investment of this project is 400 million yuan, with an energy storage unit price of approximately 1 yuan/Wh. The construction site is located in Pinglu District, Shuozhou City, covering an area of approximately 52.317 acres. The technical solution adopts lithium iron phosphate energy storage and is accompanied by the construction of a 220KV booster station and access system. The project plan includes an energy storage area, a booster station area, an auxiliary facility area, and an administrative service area, aiming to enhance the regional power grid's peak shaving and frequency regulation capabilities.Editor/Yang Meiling

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