[China National Offshore Oil Corporation invests 120 billion yuan to explore blue energy] In February 2026, China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) released its annual capital expenditure plan, with a total amount of 120 billion yuan, and for the first time, it explicitly stated that 30% would be invested in the new energy sector. About 84 billion yuan will be used for offshore oil and gas exploration and development to solidify the foundation of energy security; 36 billion yuan is being invested in green and low-carbon businesses such as offshore wind power, green electricity, green hydrogen, and CCUS. The company has simultaneously established new energy companies in Shanwei, Guangdong, Yancheng, Jiangsu and other places, and linked 18 MW ultra large wind turbine technology with Yuanjing Energy to accelerate the development of deep-sea offshore wind power. This is the first time that traditional oil and gas central enterprises have explicitly stated the proportion of new energy investment in their annual budget, marking the comprehensive implementation of the dual wheel drive strategy.Editor/Gao Xue

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• 2026.04.15 11:50
• [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

• 2026.04.15 11:43
• [The Zhongke Aerospace Power Arrow 1 successfully launched an eight star rocket]
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