Ningde Times Saudi Service Center is now operational

On January 10, 2026, CATL's "Ningjia Service" Middle East's first experience center was opened in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, which is also its largest overseas new energy aftermarket service facility. The center covers an area of over 7000 square meters and provides full lifecycle services such as battery diagnosis, maintenance, and recycling, covering seven major categories including passenger cars and energy storage systems, and is suitable for the high-temperature sand and dust environment in the Middle East. Relying on a localized certification team and a global spare parts network, it will radiate to countries such as the United Arab Emirates and Qatar, helping Saudi Arabia's "2030 Vision" and injecting momentum into the energy transformation of the Middle East.Editor/Bian Wenjun

Saudi Basic Industries Company sells two major assets worth 6.6 billion yuan

On January 8, 2026, Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) announced the sale of two major assets for 6.6 billion yuan (950 million US dollars), selling its European petrochemical business to Aequita for 500 million US dollars and its European and American engineering plastics business to Mutares for 450 million US dollars. The sale of assets covers multiple countries' pharmaceutical production bases and various polymer facilities, aiming to divest non core businesses, alleviate high cost pressures in Europe, concentrate resources on high profit areas and growth markets such as China, and optimize capital returns and cash flow.Editor/Bian Wenjun

Saiding Design Hengyi Coal to Ethylene Glycol Industrial Park Project Starts Constructio

The design and construction of the Hengyi 2.4 million ton coal to ethylene glycol industrial park project with a total investment of 25.7 billion yuan has started, with Saiding Design undertaking the core design tasks. The project is located in Turpan Coal based New Materials Circular Industry Park, covering an area of 2.5375 million square meters with a construction period of 36 months. It will use advanced technology to transform local brown coal resources. After being put into operation, the annual production capacity of the project ranks first in the world, which can meet 60% of the ethylene glycol demand of Hengyi Group, drive employment of over 10000 people, build an integrated industrial chain of "coal ethylene glycol polyester", and help Xinjiang's new industrialization and green low-carbon developmen.Editor/Bian Wenjun

China Innovation Aviation Xinyang Power Battery Base officially starts constructio

On January 10, 2026, the Zhongchuang Aviation Xinyang Power Battery Base with a total investment of 12.7 billion yuan officially started construction in the Southeast Henan High tech Zone. The core investment of the project is 9.63 billion yuan, covering an area of 607 acres, and will build a 51GWh power and energy storage battery production capacity, reserving space for the iteration of new generation battery technology. As a leading global power battery enterprise, this project has only been signed and started for over four months. It is planned to be put into operation in October this year, with an annual revenue of up to 12 billion yuan and 3000 job opportunities after full production. It will drive the agglomeration of upstream and downstream industries, and help upgrade the Xinyang new energy industry chain and promote the green rise of revolutionary old areas.Editor/Bian Wenjun

The golden channel for short distance transportation of goods between China and Vietnam

As a core cross-border hub in northern Vietnam, Haiphong Port has become a golden channel for short distance transportation of dry bulk cargo between China and Vietnam, thanks to its comprehensive intermodal network of railways, highways, and water transport. The annual bulk cargo processing capacity of Xinwu Port Area reaches 8 million tons, accounting for over 50% of the total bulk cargo volume in Hong Kong, and undertaking the transportation of mineral, building materials and other goods. Relying on the advantage of direct flight routes of "two days to port and five days to door", combined with intelligent customs clearance technology, logistics costs and timeliness are significantly reduced, deeply linking the Hanoi Haiphong Economic Corridor with the South China market, injecting efficient logistics momentum into the synergy of the China Vietnam industrial chain.Editor/Bian Wenjun

3 billion yuan layout for 800MW/3.2GWh energy storage projects

The EPC of an 800MW/3.2GWh energy storage project with a total investment of 3 billion yuan has been implemented, creating a large-scale benchmark project for new energy storage. The project adopts an efficient liquid cooled energy storage system and intelligent EMS management technology, which can achieve peak shaving and valley filling, frequency and pressure regulation functions, and assist in the efficient consumption of new energy. After completion, it will significantly enhance the regional power grid regulation capacity, reduce a large amount of carbon emissions every year, respond to the requirements of the "Action Plan for Accelerating the Construction of a New Power System", inject strong momentum into green and low-carbon development, and demonstrate the trend of large-scale development of the energy storage industry.Editor/Bian Wenjun

Jiangsu Distributed Energy Storage Project Bidding

On January 13, 2026, Taizhou Runtai Industrial Investment Co., Ltd. issued a bidding announcement for the 80MW/160MWh distributed energy storage project in the Chemical New Materials Industrial Park of Taizhou Pharmaceutical High tech Zone. The total investment of the project is 155.0556 million yuan, equivalent to a unit price of approximately 0.969 yuan/Wh, and the funding comes from state-owned funds. The project is located in Gaogang District, Taizhou City, Jiangsu Province. The bidding party, Taizhou Runtai Industrial Investment Co., Ltd., is a state-owned enterprise and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Taizhou Runjiang Construction and Development Co., Ltd., which is under the management of Taizhou Pharmaceutical High tech Industrial Development Zone Management Committee.Editor/Yang Meiling

Hebei large-scale independent energy storage project launches construction bidding

On January 13th, Hebei Electric Power Survey and Design Institute Co., Ltd. of China Power Construction Group released a public negotiation and procurement announcement for the construction subcontracting of the Fengnan 200MW/400MWh independent energy storage project. The project is located in Lingang Economic Park, Fengnan Economic Development Zone, Hebei Province. The core will construct a 200MW/400MWh lithium iron phosphate energy storage system, consisting of 40 sets of 5MW/10MWh energy storage units, synchronously supporting electrical facilities such as battery units, PCS, BMS, etc. It will adopt a prefabricated cabin combined with a factory layout, and build a new energy storage power station and a 220kV transmission line. The project is scheduled to be completed before March 19, 2026.Editor/Yang Meiling

Hubei Expressway 8.3 Billion Project Calibration

In January 2026, the bidding results for the first phase of the renovation and expansion project of the Gucheng Liupi section of the Fuyin Expressway were announced. The consortium formed by Hubei Transportation Investment Group Co., Ltd. and China Construction Third Engineering Bureau Group Co., Ltd. has successfully won the bid, with a bid price of 8.3 billion yuan. The project is located in Shiyan City, Hubei Province, with a construction mileage of approximately 39.5 kilometers. The main content is the construction of a dual carriageway expressway with six lanes in both directions. After the completion of the project, it will effectively enhance the traffic capacity of this section of the Fuyin Expressway, which is of great significance for improving the regional road network structure and promoting development along the route. The project is implemented using an integrated investor model that combines investment, financing, construction, and operation. Editor/Gao Xue

The first energy storage factory in the Middle East has landed in Egypt

On January 13, 2026, according to foreign media reports, the Egyptian government signed agreements worth over $1.8 billion with Norwegian renewable energy developer Scatec and Chinese energy storage company Sunac. The agreement aims to build large-scale integrated solar and energy storage projects and promote localized manufacturing of battery energy storage systems. According to the agreement, Sunac Power will provide battery energy storage systems for Scatec's ultra large photovoltaic energy storage project in Minya Province, Egypt, marking the official landing of Sunac Power's first energy storage plant in the Middle East region.Editor/Yang Meiling

Nigeria's mining center reshapes the mineral processing pattern in Africa

The implementation of Nigeria's mining center development strategy is reshaping the mineral processing pattern in Africa. The country relies on abundant mineral resources such as lead, gold, silver, and copper, implements the policy of "no processing, no export of minerals", and constructs a complete value chain from mining to deep processing. At present, it has attracted over 1.3 billion US dollars from Chinese enterprises to invest in the construction of lithium processing facilities, supporting transportation and green energy infrastructure, promoting the transformation of the industry from raw material exports to high value-added products, and providing a new paradigm for the localization and value-added of mineral resources in Africa.Editor/Bian Wenjun

Dongfang Electric signs contract for large-scale energy storage project

First order landed! Dongfang International, a subsidiary of Dongfang Electric Group, has successfully signed a contract for the Bilecha energy storage project in Bosnia and Herzegovina, marking the official launch of the country's first large-scale power side energy storage project. The project adopts liquid cooling temperature control and flexible balanced charging and discharging technology to establish a closed-loop management mechanism throughout the entire lifecycle, which will enhance the regulation capability of the Bosnia and Herzegovina power system and promote the consumption of new energy. As a new achievement of Chinese enterprises deeply cultivating energy infrastructure in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the project will also be connected to the European power grid after completion, providing support for regional energy security.Editor/Bian Wenjun

Huadian Xinjiang Company's grid connected installed capacity exceeds 40 million kilowatts

Huadian Xinjiang Company's grid connected installed capacity has officially exceeded 40 million kilowatts, reaching 41.128 million kilowatts, marking the successful achievement of the "14th Five Year Plan" green development goal. Among them, the installed capacity of clean energy accounts for nearly 60%, and the installed capacity of new energy exceeds 24 million kilowatts, a significant increase compared to the end of the 13th Five Year Plan. Relying on landmark projects such as the "Shage Wilderness" base at the northern foot of the Tianshan Mountains, combined with the flexibility transformation of thermal power units and the implementation of energy storage projects, not only has the foundation of regional energy supply been firmly established, but also strong green energy has been injected into the "Xinjiang Power Outward Transmission".Editor/Bian Wenjun

355 million euros! RENOVAL 2 project launched in Spain

The RENOVAL 2 program in Spain has officially launched, with funding sourced from the recovery plan under the NextGenEU framework of the European Union. The plan is led by the Ministry of Ecological Transformation and managed by IDAE, covering the entire manufacturing chain of clean energy equipment such as photovoltaics, wind energy, geothermal energy, and green hydrogen energy. Subsidies will be distributed through competitive bidding, with a maximum support of 150 million euros per project. Priority will be given to projects with strategic and environmental benefits, aiming to strengthen the local clean technology industry chain and contribute to energy security and industrial decarbonization. The application channel will be open from January 22nd to February 25th.Editor/Bian Wenjun

China 22MCC consortium wins bid for key project in Hebei province

China 22MCC and related enterprises have successfully won the bid for the urban renewal project of Hebei Tangshan Jingtang Smart Port Science and Technology Innovation Demonstration Park, with a total investment of 16.2 billion yuan. The project covers an area of approximately 4384 acres with a total construction area of over 4.41 million square meters, covering industrial facility construction, industrial introduction, and long-term operation and management. The cooperation period is 15 years. As a consortium led by central enterprises, we will leverage our strong construction capabilities and full chain service capabilities to promote high-quality project construction and assist in the transformation and upgrading of the Hebei region and urban renewa.Editor/Bian Wenjun

The world's largest steel air separation project has been launched

The largest single unit air separation project in the global steel industry, the liquefied air energy storage air separation project, has officially started construction in Zhangjiagang Metallurgical Park (Jinfeng Town). The project, funded by Air Liquide Group of France with a total investment of 150 million US dollars, will build a new 100000 level air separation unit, the largest and most advanced in the global steel industry, with an annual output of 1.34 million tons of oxygen, 2.39 million tons of nitrogen and other industrial gases. The project integrates advanced energy storage and air separation technologies, with a high degree of operational intelligence, and can achieve significant carbon reduction compared to traditional processes. On the day of construction, Air Liquide Group and Shagang Group also signed a low-carbon metallurgical strategic cooperation agreement. The two sides will deepen cooperation in four major areas: low-carbon technology research and development, energy optimization, supply chain collaboration, and talent exchange, and jointly promote the green transformation of the metallurgical industry. After the project reaches its production capacity, it is expected to increase annual sales revenue by approximately 1.5 billion yuan. Editor/Cheng Liting

Guoneng Fang Coal to Gas Project Feasibility Study Winning Bid

On January 12, 2026, Guoyuan Power Hami Coal and Electricity Company completed the bidding for the preparation of the feasibility study report for the 2 billion cubic meters/year coal to natural gas project, and Sinopec Ningbo Engineering Co., Ltd. won the bid. This project is a key project for clean coal conversion and strategic reserve in Hami area, with a planned annual production capacity of 2 billion cubic meters. The products are planned to be connected to the West East Gas Pipeline Network. The project will adopt mature coal to gas technology and plan green electricity and carbon capture devices to reduce emissions. The service contract period is 12 months. Editor/Gao Xue

Dongfang Electric wins Serbia's largest wind power project

On January 5, 2026, Dongfang Wind Power, a subsidiary of China Eastern Electric Group, signed a contract with Serbia for the supply of the main engine for the Vitello 300 MW wind power project. This project is not only the largest new energy project in Serbia to date, but also the largest wind power project under construction in Eastern Europe. The total investment of the project is about 495 million euros, and 48 6.25-megawatt wind turbines will be installed, which will be invested and constructed by China Power Construction Group. After completion, the project is expected to provide approximately 774 million kilowatt hours of clean electricity annually, with an operating period of 30 years. It will strongly support Serbia's energy structure transformation and become a landmark project for energy cooperation between China and Central and Eastern European countries. Editor/Gao Xue

Micron plans to build a factory worth billions of dollars and commence construction

On January 16, 2026, storage chip giant Micron Technology officially started construction of its giant wafer fab in New York State, USA. The total investment of this project is as high as 100 billion US dollars, making it the largest private investment project in the history of New York State. The factory will include four advanced manufacturing facilities aimed at meeting the demand for storage chips in rapidly growing fields such as artificial intelligence. According to reports, the plan was delayed for about a year and a half due to environmental assessment. According to the latest plan, the first factory is scheduled to start production in 2030, and it is expected to create approximately 9000 job opportunities after completion by 2045. Micron's move aims to expand its market share in the global high bandwidth storage and DRAM markets, challenging the current landscape dominated by Samsung and Hynix. Editor/Gao Xue

Guangdong's first independent energy storage power station starts construction!

On January 8, 2026, the first large-scale grid connected independent energy storage power station in Guangdong Province with a voltage level of 220 kV connected to the main power grid, the Nankong Yueming Shishan 200 MW/400 MWh independent energy storage project, officially started construction in Shishan Town, Nanhai District, Foshan City. The total investment of the project is about 600 million yuan, located in Songxia Industrial Park, covering an area of about 35 acres. As an independent energy storage facility on the grid side, it will provide important support for the stable operation of the regional power grid after completion, and is expected to be put into commercial operation in 2026.Editor/Yang Meiling

Xinjiang's new energy storage construction enters the fast lane

The milestone of 20 million kilowatts has been achieved! The scale of new energy storage installed capacity in Xinjiang has broken through the major hurdle and remains among the top in the country. Relying on its unique scenic resources, Xinjiang has built a diversified energy storage system, covering technical routes such as lithium iron phosphate, all vanadium liquid flow, and compressed air, and solving the problem of new energy consumption through peak shaving and frequency regulation. The main grid structure of "seven ring network for internal supply and five channels for external transmission" is working together to ensure the stable delivery of green electricity to 22 provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities, laying a solid foundation for the construction of a new power system and sounding the "Xinjiang Strong Voice" of energy transformation.Editor/Bian Wenjun

Billions of new lines are ready to launc

The new line project with a total investment of 10.125 billion yuan is about to start construction. This new transportation artery that connects the region is not only a key project to stabilize investment and promote growth, but also a key link to activate development momentum. The project will adopt green construction and intelligent construction technology, connect industrial nodes and resource endowments along the line, significantly improve logistics efficiency, and shorten time and space distance. After being put into operation, it can not only break through the bottlenecks of regional coordinated development and drive the agglomeration of upstream and downstream industries, but also accelerate the flow of talent, capital and other factors, injecting lasting momentum into regional coordinated development and improvement of people's livelihoods.Editor/Bian Wenjun

Vietnam plans to build a waste incineration power plant in Qinghe Province

Vietnam's Qinghe Province is promoting the construction of waste incineration power plants to help promote green development through "turning waste into treasure". The project will adopt advanced technology that complies with Vietnam's environmental standards, and achieve harmless, reduced, and resourceful utilization of waste by incinerating household waste and recovering thermal energy for power generation. This move not only solves the problem of local garbage disposal and saves land resources, but also supplements green electricity, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, injects new momentum into regional ecological environment improvement and sustainable development, and is in line with Vietnam's development direction of promoting environmental protection industry upgrading.Editor/Bian Wenjun

The Fuhuang section of the Beijing Hong Kong high-speed railway has been approved

The National Development and Reform Commission has officially approved the feasibility study report for the construction of the Fuyang Huanggang section of the Beijing Hong Kong high-speed railway. The main line of the project is 318.1 kilometers long, with a total investment of approximately 52.1 billion yuan and a designed speed of 350 kilometers per hour. This line is a key component of the "Eight Verticals and Eight Horizontals" high-speed railway network Beijing Hong Kong (Taiwan) corridor, passing through Anhui, Henan, and Hubei provinces, and will build six new stations. After the completion of the project, it is of great significance to improve the national high-speed railway network and promote the development of the revolutionary old areas in the Dabie Mountains.Editor/Gao Xue

The consortium of Hydroelectric Fourth Bureau won the bid for the wind power project

Announcement of Successful Candidates for EPC General Contracting of Haixi Golmud 600MW Wind Power Project for South to North Water Diversion Project. The consortium consisting of Zhongshui North, China Hydropower Fourth Bureau, and Qinghai Provincial Water Resources Institute ranked first among the winning bidders with a bid of approximately 731 million yuan. The project is located in Golmud, Qinghai and is a key project for the integration of national water network backbone engineering and clean energy development. The total installed capacity is 600MW and the planned construction period is 18 months. During the same period, the Fourth Hydropower Bureau also won consecutive bids for photovoltaic and pumped storage projects in Guizhou and Shanxi, demonstrating its comprehensive strength in the field of new energy infrastructure.Editor/Gao Xue

Everbright Environment wins dual EPC projects for waste incineration in Uzbekistan

Everbright Environment has successfully won the EPC dual project for waste incineration in Fergana and Namangan regions of Uzbekistan, with a total investment of approximately 2 billion yuan, marking a zero breakthrough in its Central Asian market. Both projects process 1500 tons of waste per day, equipped with mechanical grate furnaces and 45MW generator sets, with an annual waste processing capacity of over 1.09 million tons and a power supply of 455 million kilowatt hours. The project will solve the problem of local landfill pollution, help optimize the energy structure, and is a practical example of green cooperation in the joint construction of the "the Belt and Road".Editor/Bian Wenjun

Construction of integrated wind, solar and energy storage cluster in Uzbekistan begin

The development of green power in Central Asia has reached a milestone! The Artemisya integrated wind, solar and energy storage cluster in Bukhara, Uzbekistan has officially started construction. This is the first comprehensive energy project in Central Asia that integrates wind, solar and energy storage. The project includes 300MW wind power, 126MW photovoltaic power, and 100MW/200MWh energy storage system, adopting an innovative layered PPA contract structure. After completion, it will help the country achieve its goal of installing 12GW of renewable energy by 2030, strengthen the stability of the power grid, and set a replicable benchmark for energy transformation in Central Asia.Editor/Bian Wenjun

Hami Shichengzi Vanadium Liquid Flow Energy Storage Project is put into operation

As the first all vanadium liquid flow independent energy storage benchmark project in Hami, the 100000 kW/400000 kWh Shichengzi project has been officially put into operation. The project adopts outdoor prefabricated cabin design and advanced vanadium liquid flow technology, which has the advantages of safety, no thermal runaway, and a cycle life of over 10000, and can respond to power grid demand in milliseconds. Every year, it can consume an additional 360 million kilowatt hours of green electricity, reduce carbon emissions by 300000 tons, and build a stable barrier for the "Xinjiang power transmission", helping to promote the consumption of new energy and the construction of a new power system in Northwest China..Editor/Bian Wenjun

The headquarters building of Funana has started construction in Shenzhen

On January 5, 2025, the construction of the Funana headquarters building project officially began in Nanshan District, Shenzhen. The project is located in the Nanyou area, with a total investment of 505 million yuan and a total construction area of approximately 60000 square meters. The planned construction period is 4 years. The building takes "weaving" as its design inspiration, integrates home textile art and architectural language, and creates a corporate headquarters that integrates research and development, supporting facilities, and public spaces. As a leading enterprise in the home textile industry, Funana's move will further enhance its brand image and innovation synergy. Editor/Gao Xue

Vietnam's Qinghe Province plans to build 860 million yuan garbage incineration power plant

Vietnam's Qinghe Province plans to invest approximately 863 million yuan to build a waste incineration power plant project, and the environmental impact assessment has been completed. The implementation of this project aims to address local waste management pressure by incinerating household waste and generating electricity, while promoting energy structure optimization. If the project is successfully implemented, it is expected to improve the level of waste resource utilization in Qinghe Province, provide clean electricity for the local area, and help promote regional sustainable development.Editor/Gao Xue