CR14G Opens Jinan Huanggang Road Yellow River Tunnel

On August 25, 2026, the world’s largest-diameter underwater shield tunnel, the Jinan Huanggang Road Yellow River Tunnel constructed by CR14G, was officially opened to traffic. Adopting a single-tube double-deck structure and overcoming multiple world-class technical challenges, the tunnel cuts the cross-river travel time from 40 minutes to merely five minutes.Editor/Min Jing

Jingtang Port Launches New Coal Freight Train Route to Shanxi

Recently, Jingtang Port in Tangshan launched its first open-top container freight train transporting Indonesian coking coal from Jingtang Port to Xiaonan, adding a new cargo type to its freight business. Targeting the coal demand of enterprises in Shanxi, the port has standardized operation procedures and strictly implemented environmental protection requirements, successfully opening up a new railway transportation channel for imported coking coal.Editor/Min Jing

CR1G Completes Key Track Connection for Chongqing-Wanzhou High-Speed Railway

On August 24, 2026, CR1G successfully completed the track connection of the Chongqing-Wanzhou high-speed railway to Chongqing East Station. Designed for a speed of 350 kilometers per hour, the railway has finished 93% of its track-laying work. The project adopts intelligent construction equipment and staggered construction methods to boost progress, laying a solid foundation for the scheduled full-line operation.Editor/Min Jing

The construction of the main bridge of Gongnaisi Extra Large Bridge in Xinjiang has begun

The first pile of the main bridge of G3033 Kuiduku Expressway Gongnaisi Extra Large Bridge has been drilled, and the bridge has officially entered the construction of the main bridge. The main span of the bridge is 390 meters, and after completion, it will surpass the Guozigou Bridge and become the cable-stayed bridge with the highest span and tower height in Xinjiang. The project crosses the hinterland of Tianshan Mountains, overcoming the challenges of short construction period and complex geological conditions due to high altitude, utilizing smart construction technology, and taking into account ecological protection. After the completion of Kui Duk Ku Expressway, all-weather traffic can be realized, the traffic duration can be significantly reduced, the north-south road network in Tianshan can be improved, and the border development and the the Belt and Road construction can be assisted.Editor/Gong Ziwei

HanGao Unicorn Hardware Intelligent Manufacturing Base Flat Top

On August 22, 2026, the HanGao Unicorn Hardware Intelligent Manufacturing Base was located in Pingding, Shunde, Foshan, with a total investment of over 1 billion yuan and a construction area of over 250000 square meters. The planned area for this base group exceeds 1 million square meters, and upon completion, it will become the largest home hardware intelligent manufacturing base in Asia.Editor/Gao Xue

Chinese-Korean Consortium Wins $683 Million Power Project in Oman

Recently, a consortium formed by Shandong Electric Power Construction and Doosan Energy of South Korea won the EPC contract for the Oman Misfa 1700 MW power generation project, with a total amount of 683 million US dollars. The project has started preliminary construction, and with the addition of the previous Dukum project, both parties have significantly deepened their involvement in the Oman energy infrastructure market. Editor/Min Jing

China-aided Chalvak Wind Power Project in Uzbekistan Completed

Recently, the Chinese assisted construction of the Uzbekistan Chalvak wind power project has been officially completed. The project is a green benchmark project of the the Belt and Road, with a total installed capacity of 20 MW. After completion, it can guarantee the power consumption of local residents, significantly save natural gas and reduce carbon dioxide emissions every year, and help the development of green energy in Central Asia. Editor/Min Jing

The first wind turbine hoisting of Xinjiang wind power project

On August 22, 2026, the first wind turbine of the 1.05 million kilowatt wind power project in Huadian Tacheng and Bukssar County, Xinjiang, was hoisted, and the project entered the equipment installation stage, laying the foundation for the subsequent full capacity grid connection.Editor/Gao Xue

Chinese-built Tanzania Hydropower Station Officially Operational

On August 22, 2026, the Julius Nyerere hydroelectric power station in Tanzania, which POWERCHINA participated in, was officially put into operation. The power supply of the project covers nearly half of the local electricity demand, effectively alleviating power shortages, improving people's electricity consumption, and helping Tanzania consolidate its advantages in energy development in the East African region. Editor/Min Jing

PowerChina Initiates Bidding for Dunhuang Smart Energy Center Project

In August 2026, PowerChina launched the bidding for the Gansu Dunhuang 300MW/1200MWh independent energy storage power station smart energy center, with the construction of 150MW/600MWh in this phase. The long-term plan for the project is a 2GW scale, which will help Dunhuang build a hub for energy storage distribution and trading in the Hexi Corridor. Editor/Min Jing

Jiangsu's photovoltaic installed capacity ranks first in the country

On August 18, 2026, the cumulative installed capacity of photovoltaics in Jiangsu reached 100.08 million kilowatts, accounting for over 38% of the total installed capacity in the province, becoming the first province in China to exceed 100 million yuan in photovoltaic installed capacity. Photovoltaics have surpassed coal-fired power to become the largest power source, with distributed installed capacity accounting for nearly 70%.Editor/Gao Xue

Hydroelectric consortium wins bid for Philippine water supply tunnel construction project

Recently, a consortium led by hydropower won the bid for the 1B and 1C sections of the East Manila Water Supply Tunnel in the Philippines. The project will construct a water supply tunnel and supporting facilities with a total length of about 15 kilometers. After completion, it can increase the local water supply scale, improve the water supply system in the eastern part of Metro Manila, and help improve people's livelihoods and local economic development. Editor/Min Jing

Main Structure of Welfare Interchange Grand Bridge on Guizhong Expressway Completed

On August 17, 2026, CR1G was responsible for the construction of the Guizhong Expressway Welfare Interchange Main Line Extra Large Bridge, which completed the installation of all T-beams and the main structure was successfully completed. A total of 571 pieces of 30 meter T-beams were erected in the project, releasing the interconnection construction working face and creating favorable conditions for subsequent parallel construction of multiple sections. Editor/Min Jing

Saudi Arabia signs contract for Syria 760000 kW solar project

Saudi Arabia's Hafei Company has signed a 760MW photovoltaic plus 1077MWh energy storage purchase agreement with Syrian Electricity Company, with a term of 20 to 25 years and a starting price of 3 cents per kilowatt hour. It has also signed technical cooperation agreements with Saudi Electricity Company and Siemens Energy.Editor/Gao Xue

The Guangdong section of Nanzhan Expressway has entered construction

On August 19, 2026, the Guangdong section of the Nanning Zhanjiang Expressway under construction by Guangdong Transportation Group officially entered the comprehensive construction stage, and the entire line launched the "Fighting for the Golden Autumn and Gathering Strength to Open up a New Bureau" labor competition. The project has a total length of about 30 kilometers and is constructed with a standard of two-way four lane road and a speed of 120 kilometers per hour. It starts at the junction of Lianjiang, Guangdong and Guangxi and ends at the Yuzhan Expressway. Editor/Cheng Liting

China's largest associated gas processing station upgrade completed

On August 10, 2026, CCTV reported that the No. 81 natural gas processing station in Xinjiang Oilfield, constructed by CPECC, has been put into operation. It can process 3.9 million cubic meters per day and reduce emissions by 550 million cubic meters per year, achieving intelligent control. It is the largest oilfield associated gas processing station in China.Editor/Gao Xue

Guangxi Land Sea Transportation Hub Completed

Guangxi has released the 15th Five Year Plan for the development of marine economy, which specifies that by 2030, the cargo throughput of Beibu Gulf Port will exceed 700 million tons, 120 container shipping routes will be opened, the land and sea transportation hub will be basically completed, and the upgrading of Beibu Gulf International Gateway Port will be promoted. Editor/Gao Xue

Hunan Provincial and National Key Projects Approved

On August 10, 2026, the G354 Huangxing Avenue to Airport Central Axis Avenue railway section of the key provincial road project in Hunan's 15th Five Year Plan successfully obtained construction permits, and the project officially meets the conditions for full line construction. The previous five sections have been approved and the operation has been carried out one after another. This breakthrough in the railway related nodes has completely cleared the construction obstacles along the entire line. After the completion of the project, a 20 minute air transportation circle will be built to improve the transportation system of Huanghua Airport and empower the integrated development of Changsha Zhuzhou Xiangtan. Editor/Cheng Liting

POWERCHINA Secures Acceptance for Two Northwest China Pumped Storage Projects

On August 16, 2026, the two million kilowatt pumped storage power stations in Fukang, Xinjiang and Zhen'an, Shaanxi, designed and constructed by POWERCHINA, reached a critical milestone. The Fukang pumped storage power station in Xinjiang completed the project acceptance, and the Zhen'an pumped storage power station in Shaanxi passed the special acceptance of the hub project, helping to improve the energy storage capacity in Northwest China. Editor/Min Jing

Baowu and Algeria discuss green steel projects

China Baowu Group and Algerian National Steel Company are discussing a joint project to develop low-carbon steel, covering the entire industry chain from iron ore development to green steel production, with Sonatalak Company potentially providing energy support.Editor/Gao Xue

Amu Darya gas field digitalization demonstration zone put into operation

The digital intelligence demonstration zone project of the Amu Darya East Gas Field, which was contracted by CPECC, was put into operation and completed in 10 months. It achieved intelligent control, panoramic visualization, and collaborative linkage, promoting the transformation of the gas field from experience driven to data-driven, and providing a model for overseas smart gas field construction.Editor/Gao Xue

Live commissioning of 96.9MW photovoltaic project in Vaira, Peru

The first collection line of the Vaira Photovoltaic Project in Peru, undertaken by China Power Construction, has been successfully commissioned and entered the stage of grid connection sprint. The project will form a 400MW wind solar complementary base with a wind farm, generating 250 million kilowatt hours of electricity annually and meeting the electricity needs of 230000 households.Editor/Gao Xue

Announcement of Bid Winning for Huaneng Hydropower Station Project

On August 13, 2026, the bidding candidates for the preliminary project of Huaneng Guxue Hydropower Station were announced. Gezhouba Group and Hydropower Bureau 8 were awarded two sections, namely the diversion tunnel and the sand and gravel system, with a total bid amount exceeding 1.3 billion yuan. The installed capacity of the power station is 2100MW, with a total investment of 31.7 billion yuan.Editor/Gao Xue

The Kenya Border Road Project has been completed and put into use

Kenya, in collaboration with the World Bank, has completed the completion of the Ketale Lodwar National Highway with an investment of approximately $775 million, providing direct access to the South Sudan border. The travel time has been significantly reduced, and transportation costs have significantly decreased. The project also provides electricity and solar street lights for over a thousand households along the route, enabling some towns to achieve all-weather power supply and improving local transportation and living conditions.Editor/Gong Ziwei

Main Structure of Nanning Aggregate Mine Control Building Topped Out

On August 5, 2026, the office control building of the Nanning Granite Aggregate Mining Project, constructed by CR1G, completed its topping out. The project has an annual output of 2 million tons of aggregate and a comprehensive utilization rate of over 95%. The team overcame multiple difficulties such as typhoons and high temperatures during the flood season, and will accelerate the construction of the main mining project to help ensure the supply of local sand and gravel. Editor/Min Jing

Static acceptance of Changjiu section of Beijing Hong Kong high-speed railway started

Recently, the Changjiu high-speed railway has officially entered the static acceptance stage, and the main construction of the line has been completed. The railway department has established multiple professional teams to conduct item by item verification of track, bridge and tunnel, station building, four electricity and other engineering projects. The high-speed railway has a total length of 138 kilometers, a designed speed of 350 kilometers per hour, and 5 stations. After the static acceptance is completed, joint debugging and operation testing will be carried out. The project belongs to the Beijing Hong Kong (Taiwan) high-speed railway corridor, and after its opening, it will improve the high-speed railway network and help promote high-quality regional economic development.Editor/Gong Ziwei

CR21G Completes Left Tube of Shixiakou Tunnel on Yongjing Expressway, Gansu

On August 5, 2026, CR21G undertook the construction of the left line of the Shixiakou Tunnel on the Yongjing Jingping Expressway in Gansu Province, which is a key control project of the project. The project team has overcome complex geological challenges and applied digital control and new technologies to ensure construction safety and quality. The completion of the project will improve the road network in Linxia and contribute to the high-quality development of the Yellow River Basin. Editor/Min Jing

Jiulishan Tunnel on Yanyu High-Speed Railway Excavation Tops 7km

On August 8, 2026, the Jiulishan Tunnel of Yanyu High speed Railway, constructed by China Railway 14th Bureau, excavated over 7000 meters. The geological conditions of the tunnel are complex, and the construction party uses various techniques to ensure excavation safety. After the opening of this 350 kilometer per hour high-speed railway, the travel time from Xi'an to Yulin will be significantly reduced, improving the Shaanxi high-speed railway network and driving regional economic development. Editor/Min Jing

Sinoma International guarantees Uganda project

Sinoma International issued a US $515000 letter of guarantee for its Ethiopian subsidiary to support the Uganda grinding station project, holding 99% of the guarantee and helping to promote the the Belt and Road overseas projects.Editor/Gao Xue

Gobi Million Computing Power Base put into operation

Ulanqab Gobi million calorie AI computing unit is put into use today, relying on green power and intelligent dispatching to solve the bottleneck of overseas power grids, and provide new samples for domestic cluster deployment for the the Belt and Road East to West calculation.Editor/Gao Xue