Static acceptance of Wenyu section of Hangzhou Taizhou high-speed railway begins

On April 16, 2026, the Wenyu section of the Hangzhou Taizhou high-speed railway officially started static acceptance, and the main project was basically completed. The main line of this section is 37 kilometers long, with a designed speed of 350 kilometers per hour and a bridge tunnel ratio of 90.34%. The Lijiashan Tunnel is a controlled project for the entire line. After acceptance, it will be transferred to joint debugging and testing, and is expected to be opened within the year. At that time, it will end the history of Yuhuan not being connected to railways and help Zhejiang build a 1-hour high-speed railway transportation circle. Editor/Cheng Liting

The Dashixia project is rushing to put 750000 kilowatts into operation

The rotor of Unit 3 of the Dashixia Water Conservancy Hub in Xinjiang has been successfully lifted, and the project has entered the final assembly and commissioning stage. The project has the world's tallest 247 meter concrete faced gravel dam with a total installed capacity of 750000 kilowatts. It is planned to be fully put into operation in the second half of 2026, benefiting 650000 households and 6.8 million acres of downstream irrigation areas. Editor/Cheng Liting

15.9 billion Laiqing Expressway Qingdao section launches franchise bidding

The bidding for franchise operators has been launched for the Laizhou Qingdao Expressway section in Qingdao. The total investment of the project exceeds 15.9 billion yuan, and the main line is 83.119 kilometers long. It is planned to start construction at the end of December 2026, with a construction period of 3 years. The route runs through the four districts of Pingdu, Laixi, Jimo, and Chengyang, and directly connects to the expressway from Langu to Jiaodong International Airport, which will greatly improve the north-south traffic efficiency of the Jiaodong Peninsula. Editor/Cheng Liting

Gansu Energy invests in the construction of one million kilowatts of wind and solar power

On April 11, 2026, Gansu Energy plans to invest 4.377 billion yuan to build a million kilowatt wind and photovoltaic project in Huan County, Qingyang, dedicated to the green power consumption of the East West Calculation Park, with a construction period of 15 months.Editor/Gao Xue

Songjiang G60 Curvature Engine Hard Technology Pioneer Park starts construction

The Songjiang G60 Curvature Engine Hard Technology Pioneer Technology Park has recently started construction in Jiuliting Street. As a key project in Shanghai in 2024, it has a total construction area of 141000 square meters and is expected to be completed in August 2028. The project is located adjacent to the Hongqiao Business District and will focus on semiconductor, photonics artificial intelligence, and intelligent manufacturing, creating an "incubation super factory" and a full chain innovation rainforest ecosystem, helping to promote the agglomeration of hard technology industries and the cultivation of new quality productivity in the Yangtze River Delta.Editor/Cheng Liting

Yinchuan Hedong Airport runway paving project approved

The runway overlay project at Yinchuan Hedong Airport has been approved and is scheduled to start construction in May 2026 and be put into operation in October. We will implement asphalt paving and update navigation facilities, adopting a night non-stop construction mode to significantly improve runway strength and smoothness, ensuring flight safety and stable hub operation. Editor/Cheng Liting

Guangxi offshore wind power project sets sail

In April 2026, Guangxi Energy Group's Fangchenggang 700000 kW offshore wind power demonstration project was fully launched, with a total investment of nearly 10 billion yuan and the planned installation of 83 high-power units.Editor/Gao Xue

Changsha West Station West Elevated Ramp Phase I started construction

On April 14, 2026, the first phase of the West Elevated Ramp Project of Changsha High speed Railway West Station officially started construction. The project includes interchange ramps, elevated main lines, and fire exits, with a total length of approximately 6.632 kilometers. The first phase of the project includes a bridge spanning Guoliang Road and multiple mainline bridges. At present, construction access road repair and equipment entry are underway, and pile foundation construction is expected to start on April 20th. The first pile foundation will use rotary drilling technology to ensure drilling accuracy and control geological disturbance.Editor/Cheng Liting

Botswana signs a large energy and mineral bill

On April 15, 2026, Botswana signed a 500MW photovoltaic energy storage and multi mineral exploration agreement with Oman. President Boko will personally preside over the commencement ceremony of the country's largest renewable energy project.Editor/Gao Xue

Two departments support the reinforcement and strengthening of freight hub chains

In April 2026, the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Transport jointly issued a document to selectively support the upgrading of comprehensive freight hubs in about 30 urban agglomerations within three years, and a single inter provincial joint project can receive up to 2 billion yuan in bonus funds.Editor/Gao Xue

Large scale water conservancy project starts in Cambodia

On April 11, 2026, the second phase of the Funan Dezuo Comprehensive Water Conservancy Project in Cambodia began construction in the province of Chajiao, marking the first overseas all water project in which Chinese enterprises participated in investment, construction, and operation.Editor/Gao Xue

Hunan Yongzhou Polyimide Film Green Electricity Direct Connection Project Signed Contract

On April 9, 2026, National Energy Group Yongzhou Power Generation and Hunan Zhongtai Technology signed a polyimide film green power direct connection project at Yongzhou Land Port, witnessed by the Yongzhou Municipal Bureau of Industry and Information Technology and representatives of State Grid. Yongzhou Power Generation is responsible for building a "wind solar storage" collaborative power supply system to achieve direct connection of green electricity. Zhongtai Technology will use this to reduce electricity costs, lock in price risks, and obtain traceable green electricity certificates to meet export carbon compliance and enhance ESG image, helping both parties achieve industrial synergy and green development.Editor/Cheng Liting

Qingyang Luozi Computer Integration Project

On April 10, 2026, Gansu Energy announced the construction of a million kilowatt new energy project in Qingyang, with an investment of 4.377 billion yuan, dedicated to the green power consumption of the East Digital West Computing Industrial Park.Editor/Gao Xue

China Railway Construction won the bid for Taishan Nuclear Power Supporting Facilities

Recently, China Railway 11th Bureau won the bid for the Taishan Nuclear Power Material Warehouse Project with 61.52 million yuan, and China Construction Fourth Bureau and China Nuclear Second and Third Construction ranked second and third among the candidates.Editor/Gao Xue

Hangzhou Chunkai Expressway Quzhou section approved

Recently, the Quzhou section of the Hangzhou Chunkai Expressway officially obtained the construction permit for the entire line, entering a new stage of construction for the entire line. 11 large-scale on-site stations have been built, 46 construction sites are accelerating construction, and more than 1100 builders are fighting on the front line. The project is a component of the G25 Changshen Expressway of China National High Speed Railway, with a total length of 61 kilometers in Quzhou and a total investment of 13.65 billion yuan. It is planned to be completed in 2029. Editor/Cheng Liting

Guizhou Kaiyang Mengyan Reservoir launches risk elimination and reinforcement measures

The Mengyan Reservoir in Kaiyang County, which has been in operation for 48 years, has been identified as a dangerous reservoir due to dam leakage, and recently officially launched a risk elimination and reinforcement project. The bureau is seeking provincial special funds of 2.36 million yuan to carry out overall maintenance of a reservoir with a total storage capacity of 205000 cubic meters. The project aims to completely eliminate safety hazards, restore flood control and water supply functions, ensure downstream life and property safety, and local agricultural irrigation water use. The Water Affairs Bureau will strengthen supervision to ensure timely and high-quality completion. Editor/Cheng Liting

United Energy Group signs contract for Egypt green hydrogen project

In April 2026, United Energy Group signed a memorandum of understanding with Egyptian companies to jointly build a green hydrogen hub along the Mediterranean coast, with a daily production capacity of approximately 480 tons of green ammonia, targeting the European energy market.Editor/Gao Xue

China's Deepest Sea Wind Power Project Full Capacity Grid Connection

On April 7, 2026, the deepest offshore wind power project of Huaneng Shandong Peninsula North L site in China was fully connected to the grid. The project is located in the Muping sea area of Yantai, with a water depth of 52-56 meters. It is equipped with 42 12 MW wind turbines and uses the highest four pile pipeline foundation in China. The annual power generation is 1.638 billion kilowatt hours. Yantai Power Supply Company ensures grid connection through the "Clear Wind and Warm Sun" service. The project has promoted the installed capacity of new energy in Yantai to reach 16.66 million kilowatts, ranking first in the province and assisting in the green and low-carbon transformation.Editor/Cheng Liting

Shandong Road and Bridge won the bid for Kenya Road

Shandong Road and Bridge International has won the bid for two road upgrade projects in Nakuru County, Kenya, with a bid amount of approximately 220 million yuan. The total length of the route is about 72 kilometers, and after completion, it will improve local traffic conditions and road network layout.Editor/Gao Xue

57.3 billion coal to oil project announced

The demonstration project of middling coal Tiaohu Coal to Liquid in Hami, Xinjiang started social stability risk publicity. The total investment of the project is about 57.287 billion yuan, and the entire process adopts green electricity supply and supporting green hydrogen equipment to produce gasoline, diesel, and aviation fuel.Editor/Gao Xue

China's high-voltage energy storage project enters comprehensive commissioning in Xinjiang

The Anhui Energy Minfeng Grid type Independent Energy Storage Project, the largest single unit cascaded high-voltage energy storage project in China, has recently completed the delivery of core equipment in Hotan, Xinjiang and entered the comprehensive commissioning stage. The project adopts a 35kV 200MW/800MWh cascaded high-voltage energy storage system, independently developed and produced by Guangzhou Zhiguang Energy Storage, with industry-leading technology. This system can effectively support the stability of the power grid, improve inertia and short-circuit capacity, help solve problems such as local power grid peak shaving and new energy consumption, and ensure the safe and stable operation of regional power.Editor/Gong Ziwei

The Subulga Coal Mine Project in Ordos City is about to start construction

Recently, the Subulga coal mine project has successfully obtained the approval for commencement filing, marking the official entry of the project into the construction and implementation phase. The Subulga mining field covers an area of 79.3036 square kilometers and has a coal resource of 1.652 billion tons. The designed production capacity of the mine is 8 million tons per year, and a matching coal preparation plant of the same scale will be constructed. The project was approved by the National Development and Reform Commission on April 10, 2025, and took 12 months to efficiently complete all preliminary procedures. At present, the construction process of the Subulga coal mine has begun and is expected to be completed by 2029. Editor/Cheng Liting

Tajikistan's first large-scale photovoltaic power station signs contract and launches

Recently, TGEM signed an EPC contract with Ayon Energy for a 250MW photovoltaic power plant in Hatron state, marking the substantial construction phase of Tajikistan's first large-scale solar power plant. The project is required to be completed before August 2026, which will effectively alleviate the shortage of electricity during the winter water and electricity dry season. As part of the 500MW photovoltaic plan in Tajikistan, the Soghote State project is undertaken by China Construction Xinjiang Engineering Group. This move aims to promote energy diversification and help achieve the target of 1.5GW solar energy installation by 2030. Editor/Cheng Liting

Beijing strives to increase photovoltaic and wind power through the 15th Five Year Plan

The outline of the 15th Five Year Plan for Beijing has been released, aiming to increase the installed capacity of photovoltaic and wind power by 2 million kilowatts, and to expand the scale of external green power to 65 billion kilowatt hours. Deepen energy cooperation with Inner Mongolia and Jilin, promote the layout of new energy storage, build integrated hydrogen production and refueling stations, and promote the demonstration and implementation of hydrogen power generation.Editor/Gao Xue

China Construction Sixth Engineering Bureau consortium wins bid for Yantai project

China Construction Sixth Engineering Bureau Fifth Construction Co., Ltd. led a joint venture with three design units to win the bid for the EPC project of urban renewal along Beijing South Road in Yantai Free Trade Zone, with a bid amount of 1.44 billion yuan. The project covers an area of 296 acres and includes the construction of residential, commercial, and supporting service facilities.Editor/Gao Xue

Uzbekistan delegation visits China to promote educational cooperation

During the visit of the delegation from Sildario Province of Uzbekistan to China, Gulston National University and Tianjin Vocational and Technical College of Light Industry signed a cooperation agreement to jointly build the Luban workshop, focusing on the fields of artificial intelligence and information technology. Both parties plan to dispatch 10 professors to China for training from May to June 2026.Editor/Gao Xue

China's seawater hydrogen production project runs steadily for thousands of hours

The first factory based seawater direct hydrogen production project in China has achieved 1000 hours of continuous and stable operation in Qingdao. The project uses photovoltaic green electricity to produce hydrogen for use in hydrogen refueling stations, reducing hydrogen production costs by 50% and laying the foundation for large-scale production of green hydrogen.Editor/Gao Xue

Announcement of Xinjiang Coal to Olefins Coal Transportation Project

Environmental impact assessment announcement for the 800000 ton coal to olefin supporting coal transportation system of Dongming Plastics in Xinjiang. The project will construct a 2.2-kilometer coal transportation corridor with an annual transportation capacity of 12 million tons. The total investment of the main project is 18.96 billion yuan, and it is planned to be completed in April 2026, including 400000 tons of polypropylene, 400000 tons of polyethylene and other equipment.Editor/Gao Xue

Shanxi Heshun 0.94 yuan/Wh grid type energy storage power station launches EPC bidding

A large-scale energy storage power station project in Heshun Economic and Technological Development Zone, Jinzhong City, Shanxi Province, has released an EPC bidding announcement. The project has a scale of 200MW/800MWh, with a total investment of 750 million yuan, equivalent to a unit price of 0.94 yuan/Wh. Jinzhong Xinruineng Technology Co., Ltd. is the bidder for the project, which plans to cover an area of 70 acres and build a new 220kV substation with one 200MVA main transformer installed inside. The booster station adopts a 380/220V single busbar connection, equipped with 2 station transformers. The main power supply is from the 35kV busbar, and the backup power supply is from the 10kV line outside the station.Editor/Yang Meiling

Guangzhou's computing power new infrastructure project fully starts construction

On April 3, 2026, the construction of new computing infrastructure and the computing power supply and demand meeting in Guangzhou will be held at the China Mobile Guangdong Hong Kong Macao (Guangzhou) data center. At the meeting, four approved computing power projects started construction collectively. Previously, in February 2026, four projects including Guangzhou Mobile, Guangzhou Unicom, Yunxia Technology, and Lianyun Big Data successfully passed the national approval for computing infrastructure construction, with a total investment of 4.839 billion yuan and an additional intelligent computing scale of over 40000 P.Editor/Cheng Liting