[Six Nordic countries have agreed to protect undersea energy infrastructure]On April 9, six Nordic countries - Denmark, Belgium, the United Kingdom, Germany, Norway and the Netherlands - signed an agreement to strengthen protection measures for underwater assets, including gas pipelines and power cables. The explosion of the Nord Stream pipeline in 2022 had a huge impact on Europe's energy supply, and the six countries that signed the contract all border the North Sea, and it is clear that the security of the North Sea is a major energy transit route for these countries are strongly concerned. The six-nation agreement underscores a shared commitment to protect important energy transit routes in the region. The North Sea, with its extensive network of pipelines and cables, plays a vital role in supplying energy to Europe, particularly in terms of oil and gas resources, as well as renewable energy in the future. Key provisions of the agreement include a comprehensive review of current protection and recovery measures and the establishment of a mechanism for sharing critical information among participating countries. By promoting cooperation and coordination, the signatories aim to mitigate the risks posed by potential threats to underwater energy infrastructure, thereby ensuring uninterrupted energy supply throughout the region.
Sri Lanka's largest rooftop photovoltaic power station successfully connected to the grid for power generation! The power station is constructed by Synogen company with an installed capacity of 6.4 megawatts and is located in a factory in Panara. The project is built according to international standards and equipped with an intelligent monitoring platform. It can generate millions of kilowatt hours of clean electricity annually, meeting most of the factory's daytime electricity needs. It not only reduces grid dependence and carbon emissions, but also injects new energy into Sri Lanka's export manufacturing industry's green transformation and energy security.Editor/Bian Wenjun
Heavy infrastructure! The expansion and renovation project of Taijiao Railway with a total investment of 2.7 billion yuan is about to start construction. The project involves 151.9 kilometers of railway lines in Shanxi and Henan provinces, including the renovation of 19 stations and yards. Core projects such as automatic block upgrade, extension of arrival and departure lines, and rectification of bridge and culvert diseases will be implemented. As a golden channel for Shanxi coal transportation, the completion of the project will significantly enhance freight capacity and safety, alleviate regional logistics bottlenecks, and inject strong momentum into the interconnection between Shanxi and Henan and the economic development along the route.Editor/Bian Wenjun